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June 10, 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
June 10, 2025 I 8:30 a.m.
CALL TO ORDER
The Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners convened at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 10, 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 Mortenson, second by Bucholz and
unanimously carried to approve the Board of Commissioners' agenda of June 10, 2025, with the following
additions:
General Discussion: Board of Appeal and Equalization & Financial Reporting
FPLM Committee: Highway Engineer Vehicle Purchase Discussion
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Lahman, second by Sullivan and unanimously carried to approve the consent agenda items as
presented:
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1. May 20, 2025, Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
2. Warrants/Bills for June 10, 2025 (Exhibit A)
3. Human Services and Public Health Warrants/Bills for June 10, 2025 (Exhibit A)
4. Warrants/Bills, as Approved for Payment by the County Auditor-Treasurer, for May 16,
22, 23 & 30, 2025.
5. Resolution No. 2025-61 WCA Enforcement -City of Vergas
6. Capital Improvement Reimbursement -Stertil-Koni Truck Hoist & Traverse Beams
7. Approval of the renewal On/Off Sale 3.2 Malt Liquor Application for Vacationland Resort
LLC dba Vacationland Resort for the period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026.
8. Approval of a new On Sale Wine Application for Vacationland Resort LLC dba
Vacationland Resort for the period of May 1, 2025 through June 30, 2025.
9. Approval of the renewal application for an On-Sale Liquor License and Sunday Liquor
for J2M LLC dba Spanky's Stone Hearth for the period of July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026.
10. Approval of the renewal application for an On-Sale Liquor License for Rhonda Bell dba
Bells Resort Bar and Grill for the period of July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026.
11. Approval of the renewal application for an On-Sale Liquor License and Sunday Liquor
for Blackboard LLC dba Blackboard for the period of July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026.
Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
June 10, 2025
12. Approval of an On/Off Sale 3.2 Malt Liquor Application for Jeremiah Bladow dba Bladow
Beach Resort & Campground for the period of July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026.
13. Approval of an application for an On-Sale Liquor License and Sunday Liquor for H&K
Industries dba The Cactus for the period of July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2026.
LAND AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
OTTER TAIL COUNTY RESOLUTION NO. 2025-62
BE IT RESOLVED by the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners that, as Project Sponsor and Loan
Sponsor, on March 12, 2024 the Board passed a Resolution to enter into the Minnesota Clean Water
Partnership Project Implementation Loan Agreement along with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency to
conduct the Otter Tail County SSTS Loan Program Phase 2 project.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners that the Director of Land &
Resource Management, Chris LeClair, or designee was authorized by resolution of the Board, to serve as
Project Representative and represent the County in all matters which, according to the conditions of the
Minnesota Clean Water Partnership Project Implementation Loan Agreement, do not specifically require action
by the Board.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners that the Director of Land &
Resource Management, Chris LeClair was authorized by resolution to execute loan disbursement requests
for the above referenced project to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency on behalf of the Board.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners that Chris LeClair be
authorized to execute the Minnesota Clean Water Partnership Project Implementation Loan Agreement
Amendment No. 1 for the above referenced Project on behalf of the Board, as Project and Loan Sponsor. This
is retroactive to and amends the previous Resolution with respect to the SRF0357 Clean Water Partnership
Project Implementation Loan Agreement.
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
on a roll call vote as follows:
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS YEA
Dan Bucholz X
Wayne Johnson
Kurt Mortenson X
Bob Lahman X
Sean Sullivan X
Adopted at Fergus Falls, MN this 10th day of June 2025.
OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
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NAY ABSENT ABSTAIN
X
Dated: June 24, 2025
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June 10, 2025
NUISANCE PROPERTY ASSESSMENT
Assistant Land and Resource Director Kyle Westergard provided a brief update on the Schleske Nuisance
Property confirming Oberg Fence Company received the downpayment and have ordered materials for the
fence construction. Interim Deputy Administrator Kris Vipond asked that all documentation regarding
communications with the property owner and all expenses be compiled and submitted to the County Auditor-
Treasurer for assessment.
POLICY REGARDING BUILDABLE AREA FOR GD LAKES
Motion by Lahman, second by Bucholz and unanimously carried to adopt a new policy regarding the Buildable
Area for Platted Lots on General Development Lakes, effective June 10, 2025, to remedy a mathematical
conflict in the Sanitation Code and Shoreland Management Ordinance pertaining to subsurface sewage
treatment systems (SSTS) as presented by Land and Resource Management Director Chris LeClair.
RECESS & RECONVENE
At 8:30 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 8:50 a.m.
SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER AGREEMENT
Motion by Sullivan, second by Mortenson and unanimously carried to authorize appropriate County Officials'
signatures to execute the agreement between the Otter Tail County Sheritrs Department and Underwood
Independent School District #550 for a School Resource Officer (SRO) effective September 1, 2025 through
June 1, 2026.
HEAL TH AND WELLNESS ANNUAL REPORTS
Deputy Administrator Lynne Penke Valdes provided the Board with Health and Wellness Annual Report
summaries highlighting programming, data, and outreach pertaining to Veterans Service, Human Services
and Public Health Departments.
DUAL STATUS YOUTH INITIATIVE IMPLEMENTATION GRANT
Deputy Administrator Lynne Penke Valdes informed the Board that the Otter Tail County Health and Wellness
Team has been awarded a Dual Status Youth Initiative Implementation Grant. The goal of the funding is to
enhance the likelihood of successful outcomes for youth who are dually engaged in the child welfare and
juvenile justice systems through enhanced coordination of services. These grant dollars will provide for
training, technical assistance, development of processes, software, and fund a project manager to lead this
initiative. Penke Valdes will bring the agreement to the Board for formal approval.
COMMUNITY FACILITY PROJECTS GRANTS -FAMILY RESOURCE CENTERS
Motion by Lahman, second by Mortenson and unanimously carried to authorize appropriate County Officials'
signatures to execute two (2) grant contract agreements between Otter Tail County and the Minnesota
Department of Education for Community Facility Project Grants for the New York Mills Family Resource Center
and for the Bridge Center Family Resource Center.
OPIOID SETTLEMENT FUNDS ALLOCATION TO FAMILY RESOURCE CENTERS
OTTER TAIL COUNTY RESOLUTION NO. 2025-63
WHEREAS, the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners previously opted in to the multistate settlements
with McKesson, Cardinal Health, and AmerisourceBergen, and with Johnson & Johnson; and
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June 10, 2025
WHEREAS, the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners adopted Resolution Nos. 2021-183 and 2023-25
for Participation in the Multistate Settlements relating to Opioid Supply Chain Participants, and in the
Minnesota Opioids State-Subdivision Memorandum of Agreements with opioid settlement funds to be
distributed over 18-years; and
WHEREAS, the opioid settlement funds must be used for abatement strategies, including prevention such as
creating or supporting community-based education or intervention services for families, youth, and
adolescents at risk for substance abuse and substance abuse co-occurring with mental health conditions; and
WHEREAS, prevention strategies also include supporting greater access to mental health services and
supports for young people; and
WHEREAS, parental substance use is a key factor associated with infants and children (particularly young
children) coming into foster care and the opioid epidemic and rising substance related deaths have led to more
families needing child protective services and more children entering foster care; and
WHEREAS, Family Resource Centers are community-engaged hubs for all families to strengthen
relationships, enhance parenting skills, and foster the healthy development and well-being of children, youth,
and families; and
WHEREAS, supporting Family Resource Centers across Otter Tail County constitutes an investment in a
systems-wide approach that is research-based, strengthens families, reduces child maltreatment, and
supports thriving communities; and
WHEREAS, the Opioid Settlement Advisory Council supports the recommendation to allocate funds to the
development and implementation of Family Resource Centers in Otter Tail County.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT, the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners hereby approves
the following transfer over three years to support the investment in Family Resource Centers:
• From Opioid Settlement Funds to the Family Resource Center account: $319,985
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 10th day of June 2025.
OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Dated: June 24, 2025
RECESS & RECONVENE
At 9: 15 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 9:25 a.m.
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WCI GRANT FOR EMPOWERED WORKER PROGRAM
Motion by Bucholz, second by Sullivan and unanimously carried to authorize appropriate County Officials'
signatures on an agreement accepting a grant from West Central Initiative in the amount of $8,000.00 in
support of the Empowered Worker Program as presented by Community Development Director Amy Baldwin.
2025 MCIT REPORT TO MEMBERS
MCIT Risk Management Consultant Joe Cieminski provided a report on Risk Management through Minnesota
Counties Intergovernmental Trust (MCIT). MCIT provides Minnesota Counties and associated members cost-
effective coverage with comprehensive and quality risk management services. Cieminski briefed the Board on
coverages, rates, claims, dividends, cybersecurity, workers compensation and highlighted and congratulated
the County on a mod rate factor of 0.898 for 2025, down from 1.049 in 2024. A low mod rate factor indicates
that a business has a better-than-average safety record and fewer workplace injuries. Cieminski also touched
on resources and programs that are also available with MCIT membership.
FINANCIAL REPORTING
Commissioner Sullivan held a brief discussion regarding monthly financial reports. Going forward, monthly
financial reports will be sent to the full Board rather than only the Finance, Property and License Management
Committee.
BOARD OF APPEAL AND EQUALIZATION
County Assessor Heather Jacobson stated that the Board Appeal and Equalization is scheduled for 9:00 a.m.
on Monday, June 16, 2025. The schedule will be forwarded to the Commissioners for review prior to Monday,
however, Jacobson noted that the schedule is subject to change as the Assessor's Office is still accepting
appointments.
RECESS & RECONVENE
At 10:00 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 10: 17 a.m.
RECOMMENDATION FOR AWARD AND CONTRACTS & BONDS
Motion by Mortenson, second by Lahman and motion carried with Bucholz opposed to award Project S.P.
056-652-016 MN Proj. No. STBG 5625(238) to Mark Sand & Gravel Co. of Fergus Falls, MN with the low bid
amount of $4,776,755.98 and authorize appropriate County Officials' signatures to execute the contract
between Otter Tail County and Mark Sand & Gravel Co. of Fergus Falls for Project S.P. 056-652-016.
NINE-COUNTY REGIONAL CONSTRUCTION & DEMOLITION PLANNING GRANT
Motion by Bucholz, second by Sullivan and unanimously carried to authorize appropriate County Officials'
signatures on a grant agreement between Otter Tail County and the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
(MPCA) for a Construction and Demolition Planning Grant upon receipt from the MPCA and pending staff
review. The accelerated approval is due to an MPCA grant execution deadline of June 20, 2025.
REGIONAL DEMOLITION WASTE PLANNING PSAs
Motion by Mortenson, second by Lahman and unanimously carried to authorize appropriate County Officials'
signatures to execute agreements, contingent upon MPCA approval and staff review, between Otter Tail
County Solid Waste and Stantec for Professional Services, not-to-exceed an amount of $280,000.00, and
between Otter Tail County Solid Waste and Husch Blackwell, in the amount of $50,000.00, both related to the
MPCA Construction & Demolition Management Planning Grant.
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RECESS & RECONVENE
At 10:27 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 10:35 a.m.
HEART OF THE LAKES TRAIL -CHANGE ORDERS #3 AND #4
Motion by Sullivan, second by Mortenson and unanimously carried to authorize Change Order #3 for the Heart
of the Lakes (HOTL} Trail -Maplewood Segment, in the amount of $7,709.45, for a change in unit pricing for
materials and authorize Change Order #4 to reset the project completion date to June 30, 2025 as described
by Parks & Trails Director Kevin Fellbaum.
OTTER EXPRESS JOINT POWERS BOARD (JPB) UPDATE
Deputy Administrator Nick Leonard provided an update on the first meeting of the Otter Express Joint Powers
Board with representatives from Wilkin County, Otter Tail County, the City of Fergus Falls and the City of
Perham attending. The MnDOT start up grant will be available by the 4th quarter to support the transition from
Productive Alternatives to the new Joint Powers Board. Otter Tail County will provide funding for transition
activities which will be reimbursed by the Mn DOT grant. Leonard also noted that the Joint Powers Board has
formed a personnel committee to oversee the hiring of the Director. The Joint Powers Board requested that
the Otter Tail County Human Resources staff support the JPB personnel committee in hiring the Director.
CANNABIS ORDINANCE FEE SCHEDULE
Motion by Sullivan, second by Mortenson and unanimously carried to approve the addition of Cannabis and
Lower-Potency Hemp Edible Business Ordinance fees to the Otter Tail County Fee Schedule as presented
by County Administrator Nicole Hansen. Fees related to the Otter Tail County Cannabis Ordinance are
determined as set forth under Minnesota Statutes §342.11 and §342.22.
ADJOURNMENT
At 10:54 a.m., Chair Johnson declared the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners meeting adjourned with
a closed session to follow. The next regular Board meeting is scheduled at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, June 24,
2025, at the Government Services Center in Fergus Falls and via livestream.
CLOSED SESSION
At 10:54 a.m., Chair Johnson declared the Board of Commissioners meeting closed to the public. The closed
session is authorized under Minnesota Statute §13.D05, Subd. 3(c)(1) to discuss the sale or purchase of
property at 2001 W Lincoln Ave, Fergus Falls, MN 56537. Present in the room were Commissioners Wayne
Johnson, Bob Lahman, Kurt Mortenson, Dan Bucholz and Sean Sullivan, County Administrator Nicole
Hansen, County Attorney Michelle Eldien, Deputy Administrator Nick Leonard, Community Development
Director Amy Baldwin, Facilities Operations Manager Doug Cannell and County Board Secretary Hannah
Anderson. The closed session ended at 11 :27 a.m.
OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Dated: June 24, 2025
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Vendor Name
210 TIRES&. TOWING Ll.:C
A-1 LOCK & KEY
A-OX WELDING SUPPLY CO INC
A&A RECYCLING LLC
ALBANY RECYCLING CENTER
ALEX RUBBISH & RECYCLING INC
AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES INC
AMERICAN SOLUTIONS FOR BUSINESS
AMERICAN WELDING & GAS INC
AUTO VALUE FERGUS FALLS
AUTO VALUE PERHAM
AXON ENTERPRISE INC
BACHELDER/JARED
BARR ENGINEERING CO
BATTERIES PLUS BULBS
BATll.E LAKE AREA FIRE ASSN
BERG'S WELDING & REPAIR LLC
BER1S TRUCK EQUIPMENT OF MHD INC
BEYER BODY SHOP INC
BRANDBUILOERS LLC
BRANDON COMMUNJCATIONS INC
BREDESONt'KIMBERL Y
BUY-MOR PARTS & SERVICE LLC
CANINE ACRES INC
CAROLINA SOFTu'I/ARE INC
CENTRAL STA TES WIRE PRODUCTS
CERTIFIED AUTO REPAIR
CHARL YS CLEANING SERVICES LLC
CITIZEN'S ADVOCATE
CODE 4 SERVICES INC
COLUMN SOFTWARE PBC
COMMISSIONER OF lRANSPORTATION
COMPASS MINERALS AMERICA INC
COOPER'S OFFICE SUPPLY INC
CULLIGAN OF WADENA
CUMMINS SAl.ES & SERVICE
CUTTING EDGE OF PERHAM INC
DACOTAH PAPER CO
DAHUSHEILA
DAIKIN APPLIED
DEAN/CAMERON
DOUBLE A CATERING
Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
June 10, 2025 (Exhibit A)
Amount
330.00
336.22
140.16
1,470.00
1,533.15
641.16
7,566.64
15,141.73
1,755.21
2,828.97
13.98
3,250.00
187.20
10,054.00
447.23
400.00
2,483.25
360.00
860.00
11,592.00
4,467.18
193.66
2,702.05
162.36
500.00
3,346.62
560.00
120.00
530.04
2,100:98
45.65
7,278.28
95,108.63
104.05
13.50
H~B.00
S,000.00
3,511.51
37.82
220.00
21.02
661.15
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Vendor Name
DOUGLAS CO PUBLIC WORKS
EARL STRANDE EXCAVATING
EDWARDS/JEFF
EGGE CONSTRUCTION INC
EHLERT/ROBERT
EIFERT/ZACH
EISCHENSJNATHAN
ELDIEN/MICHELLE
ERHARD/CITY OF
EVERTS LUMBER CO
EXITCERTIFIED LLC
EZ OPEN GARAGE DOOR
FERGUS FALLS DAILY JOURNAL
FERGUS FALLS/CITY OF
FERGUS POWER PUMP INC
FERGUS TIRE CENTER INC
FIDLAR TECHNOLOGIES INC
FISCHER/JUDD
FRANZ REPROGRAPHICS INC
FRAZIER/BRENT
FRONTIER MARINE & POWERSPORTS
GALLSLLC
GAPPA OIL COMPANY fNC
GATBYAY BUILDING SYSTEMS INC
GILSON COMPANY INC
GODEUDAWN
GRAINGER INC
GREYSTONE CONSTRUCTION CO
HAUKOS SALES LLC
HAWES SEPTIC TANK PUMPING LLC
HOHRMAN/JEFF
HOUSTON ENGlNEERING INC
IDEAL SERVICE INC
INNOVATNE OFFICE SOLUTIONS LlC
INTERSTATE POWER SYSTEMS INC
JAKE'S JOHNS LLC
JK SPORTS INC
JOE RILEY CONSTRUCTION INC
JOHNSON CONTROLS FIRE PROTECTIOI\
KARTTA GROUP LLC
KIMBALL MIDWEST
KNOWINKLLC
Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
June 10, 2025 (Exhibit A)
Amount
450.00
176.18
245.00
2,767.01
250.00
96.41
297.98
84.16
5,000.00
24.92
10,000.00
195.00
386.31
24.00
31,806.25
37.00
11,358.67
445.70
35.23
364.10
229.58
4,880.41
187.68
426.02
522.85
15.00
2,604.04
139,48122
14.21
160.00
227.19
95,558.30
2,058.00
143.49
300.06
650.00
655.00
3,475.00
9,398.00
2,000.00
327.93
43,862.50
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Vendor Name
KRONEMANN CONSTRUCTION INC
LAKE REGION HEALTHCARE
LAKES COUNTRY SERVICE COOPERATIV
LANGUEISTEVEN
LARRY OTT JNC
LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING SERVICE
LEADERS DISTRIBUTING
LEADSONLINE LLC
LEAF RIVER AG SERVICE
LEE/NICOLE
LEGAL SERVICES OF NW MINNESOTA
LEIGHTON MEOlA -FERGUS FALLS
LEROY MOTORSPORTS LLC
LOCATORS & SUPPLIES INC
M-R SIGN CO INC
MARCO TECHNOLOGIES LLC
MARK SANO & GRAVEL CO
MCIT
MED COMPASS
MEYERMN/SAMANTHA
MID\IVEST MACHINERY CO
MIDWEST PRINTING CO
MINER LTD
MINNESOTA MOTOR COMPANY
MINNKOTA ENVIRO SERVICES INC
MN ASSOCIATION OF COUNTY OFFICERS
MN CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION
MN STATE AUDITOR
MN STATE COMMUNITY & TECHNICAL CC
MOENCH BODY SHOP
MONROE TOWMASTER LLC
MOTION INDUSTRIES INC
NAPA CENTRAL
NA TURES GARDEN WORLD
NELCO FIRST AID INC
NELSON OYEN lORVIK PlLP
NETuVORK SERVICES COMPANY
NF FIELD ABSTRACT CO LLC
NORTHLAND DRAINAGE & TlLE
NORTHWEST TlRE INC
NUSS TRUCK & EQUIPMENT
OFFICE OF MNIT SERVICES
Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
June 10, 2025 (Exhibit A)
Amount
34,398.55
335.00
462.00
938.70
7,900.00
300.00
228.55
1,045.41
2,502.30
904.33
1,050.00
1,906.00
307.98
1,598.41
25,597.42
2,149.33
39,422.15
546.00
825.00
13.28
489.76
3,805.85
23,097.28
2,539.45
29.50
100.00
248.00
68,253.50
44.00
19.99
4,946.98
5,469.17
934.51
112.98
2,899.55
2,213.64
1,178.17
2,325.00
32,380.00
1,306.69
27,158.64
t,473.15
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Vendor Name
OK TIRE STORE -WAHPETON
OLSEN CHAIN & CABLE CO INC
OLSON OILCO INC
OLSON TIRE & OIL
OTTER TAIL CO TREASURER
OTTER TAil FAMILY SERVICES COI..LABO
OTTERTAIL MINN-DAKOTA COACHES INC
PACE ANALYTICAL SERVICES INC
PARKERS PRAIRIE/CITY OF
PAW PUBLICATIONS LLC
PC PARTS & SUPPLIES
PEUCAN RAPIDS/CITY OF
PEMBERTON LAW PLLP
PERFORMANCE PAVING & SEALCOATINE
PERHAM STEEL & WELDING
PETE'S AUTOBODY LLC
PLUNKETT'S VARMENT GUARD
POWERPLAN 01B
PRAIRIE LAKES MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE
PRECISE MRM LLC
PREMIUM WATERS INC
PRO AG FARMERS CO OP
OUADIENT FINANCE USA INC
QUALITY RADIOLOGIC CONSULTANTS IN
QUICK'S NAPA AUTO PARTS
RAY'S SPORT & MARINIE -PERHAM
RDO EQUIPMENT CO
RDO TRUCK CENTERS LLC
RED DOT PEST CONTROL
RENTAL STORE/THE
ROTHSAY REGIONAL REPORT
RYDELL CONSULTING INC
SCHAEFFER MFG COMPANY
SIGNWORKS SIGNS & BANNERS INC
SOEBY/JAMES & MARIA
STEINS INC
STONEBROOKE ENGINEERING INC
STRAND ACE HARDWARE
SUMMIT FOOD SERVICE LLC
SUPER SEPTIC INC
SWANSTON EQUIPMENT CORP
T&KTIRES
Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
June 10, 2025 (Exhibit A)
Amount
45.66
1,128.32
510.00
1,870.12
667.79
725.00
1,308.60
900.00
130.00
62.00
8,158.00
53.69
2,693.50
6,886.00
295.00
3,030.00
491.68
1,069.92
14.00
2,500.00
25.59
408.43
4,569.95
4,995.00
41.98
94.48
2,840.34
4,254.27
876.50
3,700.00
72.00
2,000.00
656.40
39.99
1,000.00
3,258.62
14,797.88
284.53
14,435.92
1,089.00
10,6SB.84
18-0.00
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Vendor Name
TERMINAL SUPPLY CO
THIS WEEKS SHOPPING NE\l'\IS
THOEN/DAVID
THOMSON REUTERS -WEST
TNT REPAIR INC
TOTAL RESPONSE
TRANSPORTATION COLLABORATIVE &
TRITESIDAVID
TSCHIDA/CRAIG
UNUMlTED AUTOGLASS INC
VERG.AS AUTO REPAIR LLC
VESTIS
VICTOR LUNDEEN COMP.ANY
VIKING COCA-COLA
WADENA ASPHALT INC
WALVATNE/DOUGLAS
WASSl'OAVIDF
WEUER'S GARAGE
WELLPATH LLC
WILSONM'ARREN R
WM CORPORATE SERVICES INC
WSB & ASSOCIATES INC
YMCA OF THE NORTHERN SKY
ZlEGLERINC
Final Total:
Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
June 10, 2025 (Exhibit A)
Amount
469.53
324.60
526.18
4,381.12
3,104.41
3,185.50
10,634.50
348.70
36.63
1,162.93
97.52
269.03
110.00
520.00
93,960.00
1,575.00
883.00
669.04
54,879.50
468.10
42,874.65
6,071.75
702.00
6,,168.82
"1,202,221.53
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Vendor Name
AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES INC
ELLIS/MARIAH
KLOEK/ASHLEY
LAKES COUNTRY SERVICE COOPERATIV
MN STATE AUDITOR
OTTER TAIL CO ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
OTTER TAIL CO HUMAN SERVICES
OTTER TAIL CO SHERIFF
RARICK/JESSICA
SCHOOL DIST 542 -BATTLE LAKE
SCHOOL DIST 544 -FERGUS FALLS
SCHOOL DIST 545 -HENNING
SCHOOL DIST 547 -PARKERS PRAIRIE
SCHOOL DIST 548 -PEUCAN RAPIDS
SCHOOL DIST 549 -PERHAM
SCHOOL DIST 550 -UNDERWOOD
SCHOOL DIST 553 -NEW YORK M!U ... S
ULSCHMID/UZA
VERIZON WIRELESS
WEILANDfMEGAN
WEST CENTRAL REG JUVENILE CTR
Final Total:
Vendor Name
AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES INC
CLARK/LINDSEY
CLAY CO HEALTH DEPT
FRUSTOUANNE
GEORGESON/ANTHONY
INDEPENDENT CONTRACT SERVICES OF
LEIGHTON MEDIA --DETROIT LAKES
LYSNE CONSULTING & COUNSELING U:C
OTTER TAIL CO TREASURER
OTTER TAIL FAMILY SERVICES COLLABO
SOLAND/MIRANDA
VAN SANTEN/DANA
VERIZON WIRELESS
V..'ESIBY/LINDA
Final Total:
Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
June 10, 2025 (Exhibit A)
Amount
90.60
18.43
51.95
16,914.82
15,174.50
3,156.25
1,000.00
139.40
16.11
6,181.00
43,582.00
5,304,00
7,792.00
12,338.00
24,774.00
8,521.00
11,958.00
121.28
2,763.85
67.10
11,063.00
171,027.29
Amount
1,215.88
62.20
193.44
22.40
1.60.60
5,964.93
250.00
600.00
85.60
3,470.30
24.82
26.88
812.26
88.20
12,977.51
Drainage Authority Meeting Minutes
June 10, 2025
OTTER TAIL COUNTY -MINNESOTA
DRAI NAGE AUTHORITY MIN UTES
Government Services Center, Commissioners' Room & Via Livestream
515 West Fir Avenue, Fergus Falls, MN
June 10, 2025112:29 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER
The Otter Tail County Drainage Authority convened at 12:29 p.m. Tuesday, June 10, 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
Lahman, second by Mortenson and unanimously carried to approve the Drainage Authority Agenda of June
10, 2025 and the Consent Agenda of June 10, 2025 as follows:
1. May 20, 2025, Drainage Authority Meeting Minutes
2. Warrants/Bills for June 10, 2025 (Exhibit A)
DITCH 32 -REDETERMINATION OF BENEFITS
Drainage Inspector Colby Palmersheim provided background and submitted reports, noting that there were
no reexamination requests, for the Redetermination of Benefits for County Ditch 32.
Motion by Mortenson, second by Sullivan to adopt the Final Findings and Order Approving the
Redetermination of Benefits, Acquiring Grass Buffer, Confirming Damages, and Directing Payment for County
Ditch 32, and, after discussion thereof, and upon vote being taken thereon, the motion passed unanimously
on a roll call vote as follows:
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS YEA NAY ABSENT ABSTAIN
Dan Bucholz X
Wayne Johnson X
Kurt Mortenson X
Bob Lahman X
Sean Sullivan X
DITCH 44 -ORDER TO APPOINT ENGINEER
Motion by Bucholz, second by Lahman to adopt the Findings and Order to appoint Chris Otterness, P .E. as
engineer for the County Ditch 44 -Head Lake Repair, and, after discussion thereof, and upon vote being
taken thereon, the motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote as follows:
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BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS YEA
Dan Bucholz
Wayne Johnson
Kurt Mortenson
Bob Lahman
Sean Sullivan
X
X
X
X
X
Drainage Authority Meeting Minutes
June 10, 2025
NAY ABSENT ABSTAIN
ADJOURNMENT
At 12:36 p.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, June 24, 2025,
at the Government Services Center in Fergus Falls and via livestream.
OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Dated: June 24, 2025
Wayne J
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Vendor Name
KUGLERfDOUGLA.S
NELSON/MIKE
OLSON/TYLER
OTTER TAil CO TREASURER
Final Total;
Drainage Authority Meeting Minutes
June 10, 2025 (Exhibit A)
Amount
900.00
1,200.00
1,100.00
1,236.54
4,436.54