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September 9, 2025
OTTER TAIL COUNTY-MINNESOTA
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS' MINUTES
Government Services Center, Commissioners' Room & Via Livestream
515 West Fir Avenue, Fergus Falls, MN
September 9, 202518:30 a.m.
CALL TO ORDER
The Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners convened at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, September 9, 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 Lahman, second by Sullivan and
unanimously carried to approve the Board of Commissioners' agenda of September 9, 2025, with the following
addition:
General Discussion: Out-of-State Conference
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Mortenson, second by Bucholz and unanimously carried to approve the consent agenda items as
presented:
1. August 26, 2025, Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
2. Warrants/Bills for September 9, 2025 (Exhibit A)
3. Human Services and Public Health Warrants/Bills for September 9, 2025 (Exhibit A)
4. Warrants/Bills, as Approved for Payment by the County Auditor-Treasurer, for August
22 & 29, 2025.
5. Market Price Resolution
6. WCA Enforcement Resolution for the City of Deer Creek
7. Approval of the issuance of an Otter Tail County Purchasing Card, with a 30-Day Limit
of $1,000 for Paul Ness, Otter Tail County Sheriff Department, as requested by Chief
Deputy Sheriff Reed Reinbold.
8. Approval of the issuance of a Departmental Otter Tail County Purchasing Card, with a
30-Day Limit of $5,000 to the Human Services Accounting Department, as requested by
Human Services Director Deb Sjostrom.
9. Approval of the issuance of a Temporary Liquor License for the New York Mills Lions
Club for an event to be held on October 18 & 19, 2025, at Otter Berry Farm-38132 470th
Ave, New York Mills, MN 56567.
TOWARD ZERO DEATHS UPDATE
Health Educator Emily Frustol provided an update on the Toward Zero Deaths (TZD) traffic safety program
through the Otter Tail County Safe Communities Coalition. The mission is to drive Otter Tail County, MN
towards zero deaths on our highways with a vision to educate and empower everyone to make safe choices
while driving. Priority areas for 2025-2026 include: Impaired driving, Older Adults, Seat Belt Use and
Pedestrian Safety. Frustol emphasized the importance of inviting community members to make personal
changes to model safe behaviors as traffic fatalities and serious injuries are preventable.
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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT
OTTER TAIL COUNTY PUBLIC HEAL TH
OTTER TAIL COUNTY RESOLUTION NO. 2025-82
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT, Otter Tail County Public Health enter into a grant agreement with
the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, for traffic safety projects during the period from October 1, 2025
through September 30, 2026; and
THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT, the Otter Tail County Public Health Director is hereby
authorized to execute such agreements and amendments as are necessary to implement the project on behalf
of Otter Tail County Public Health and to be the fiscal agent and administer the grant.
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 9th day of September 2025.
OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Dated: September 23, 2025
Attest:LX:/ • f'i)lc 1--r~
Nicole Hansen, Clerk
PROBATION AGENT -SCHOOL ENGAGEMENT
Motion by Lahman, second by Mortenson and unanimously carried to approve the addition of a 1.0 full-time
equivalent (FTE) Probation Agent to the County structure to expand capacity in order to provide case
management to support the School Engagement program . This position is in the 2026 budget.
HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE RESTRUCTURE
Motion by Bucholz, second by Sullivan and unanimously carried to restructure supervisory responsibilities
within the Highway Maintenance Team with the Asset Management Supervisor to be retitled to Highway
Maintenance Superintendent and the Highway Maintenance Supervisor (C42) to be reclassified as a Highway
Maintenance Coordinator (B24), with an effective date of September 15, 2025.
SOLID WASTE RECLASSIFICATION
Motion by Sullivan, second by Mortenson and unanimously carried to approve the reclassification of the Solid
Waste Director from a D64 to a D65 on the classification and compensation structure due to the complex and
technical nature of modern solid waste management systems and to align with other director level positions
requiring a high level of expertise.
AGREEMENT WITH WILKIN COUNTY
Motion by Lahman, second by Bucholz and unanimously carried to authorize appropriate County Officials'
signatures to execute an Intergovernmental Agreement between Otter Tail County and Wilkin County for
contracted services to fulfill the statutory functions of a Human Services Director within Wilkin County, effective
September 1, 2025.
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PUBLIC HEARING
Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
September 9, 2025
County Administrator Nicole Hansen provided a brief overview of the updated Animal Bite and Dangerous
Dog Ordinance and noted that language was revised to provide better clarity and direction to the public. At
9:00 a.m., Chair Johnson opened the Public Hearing regarding the Intent to Adopt the Updated Animal Bite
and Danger9us Dog Ordinance. Chair Johnson asked for comments from the public and no comments were
received. The Public Hearing was closed at 9:01 a.m.
Motion by Lahman, second by Mortenson and unanimously carried to adopt the updated Animal Bite and
Dangerous Dog Ordinance with an effective date of October 1, 2025. This Ordinance rescinds the prior Otter
Tail County Animal Bite and Dangerous Dog Ordinance.
RECESS & RECONVENE
At 9:04 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: 10 a.m.
FINAL PLAT
Land and Resource Management Director noted that the Final Plat Mylar for "Tucker Estates" lacked signature
lines for the Board of Commissioners' approval. Motion by Mortenson, second by Bucholz and unanimously
carried to authorize County Officials' signatures on the Final Plat known as, "Tucker Estates", consisting of 6
Riparian Single Family Residential Riparian Lots and 5 Single Family Residential Non-Riparian Lots, 2 Blocks,
located at 21297 Broadwater Dr., Pelican Rapids, MN, Section 12, Scambler Township, Pelican Lake (56-
786), GD.
SET PUBLIC HEARING FOR CONSIDERATION OF FORMING LONG LAKE LID
Interim Deputy Administrator Kris Vipond informed the Board that the Auditor's Office received a petition from
Long Lake (56-784) property owners with a request for a Lake Improvement District (LID) with a main purpose
to control the lake wide growth of Curly Leaf Pondweed. Vipond noted that the petitioners submitted all
required items for the establishment of a LID. Motion by Mortenson, second by Lahman and unanimously
carried to schedule a Public Hearing to Consider the Establishment of Long Lake (56-784) Improvement
District on October 27, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. in the Otter Tail Lake Room at the Government Services Center.
Motion by Sullivan, second by Lahman and unanimously carried to amend the prior motion, due to statutory
requirements, and reschedule the Public Hearing to Consider the Establishment of Long Lake (56-784)
Improvement District to October 6, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. in the Otter Tail Lake Room at the Government Services
Center. A public hearing scheduled on October 6, 2025, will meet the statutory requirement that it must be
held within 30 days of the Board receiving a petition.
RECESS & RECONVENE
At 9: 18 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 9:28 a.m.
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE TRUCK-PLOW
Motion by Sullivan, second by Mortenson and unanimously carried to authorize the Solid Waste Department
to purchase a new truck from Nelson Auto Center and a V-plow and attachments from Minnesota Motor Auto
Glass & Accessories, in the total quoted amount of $65,158.20, excluding taxes and licensing, to replace the
HHW mobile collection/recycling plow truck, as presented by HHW Manager Nick Heeter, as well as transfer
the current HHW truck (Asset #18630) to the Sheriffs Department at no cost.
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September 9, 2025
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A GUARANTEED ENERGY SAVINGS PROJECT IN
ACCORDANCE WITH MINNESOTA STATUTE 471 .345, SUBD. 13
OTTER TAIL COUNTY RESOLUTION NO. 2025-83
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statute 471.345, Subdivision 13 authorizes political subdivisions, including counties,
to contract for energy conservation measures through a guaranteed energy savings program; and
WHEREAS, Otter Tail County recognizes the importance of implementing energy efficiency, sustainability, and
operational cost-saving measures to preserve taxpayer resources and reduce the County's environmental
footprint; and
WHEREAS, McKinstry Essention, LLC has completed an Investment Grade Audit for Otter Tail County, which
identifies specific projects and opportunities for cost savings, efficiency improvements, and long-term facility
performance enhancements; and
WHEREAS, the proposed Guaranteed Energy Savings Project will support the County's goals of reducing
energy consumption, lowering utility costs, extending the useful life of County facilities, and aligning with
broader County sustainability objectives; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners has reviewed the audit findings and project recommendations, and
has received additional scope modifications requested by the County and presented to the Board on August
26,2025;and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of Otter Tail County and its residents to proceed with the Guaranteed
Energy Savings Project in order to ensure financial savings, operational efficiencies, and a healthier built
environment.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes and
selects McKinstry Essention, LLC through use of Minnesota Statute 471.345 Subd. 13 to conduct a
Guaranteed Energy Savings Project as outlined in "Option B" and as presented to the Board on August 26,
2025;and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board further authorizes the County Administrator and County Attorney,
and any of their designees, to complete final contract negotiations with McKinstry Essention, LLC, ensure the
final contractual agreement is in accordance with the presented materials and the information in the Otter Tail
County Investment Grade Audit provided by McKinstry Essention, LLC to Otter County and in accordance with
scope changes requested by the County and presented to the Board on August 26, 2025; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board further authorizes the County Administrator and County Attorney,
and any of their designees, to work with Otter Tail Power Company, CERTs, other related organizations to
complete two 40 kW solar arrays (1 at the Government Services Center and 1 at the Operations Center) using
the MN Department of Commerce's Solar on Public Buildings grant program and all other appropriate grants
and/or rebates.
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.
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September 9, 2025
Adopted at Fergus Falls, MN this 9th day of September 2025.
OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Dated: September 23, 2025
Attest:~/ °(),Qlt_,/_.j ~
Nicole Hansen, Clerk
OUT-OF-STATE CONFERENCE
Commissioner Mortenson informed the Board that he will be attending an out-of-state conference through
Minnesota Policy Fellowship and the Center for Policy and Design in Washington D.C. from September 16-
19, 2025, at no cost to the County.
RECESS & RECONVENE
At 9:44 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 10:00 a.m.
PUBLIC HEARING
Community Development Director Amy Baldwin provided a brief overview of the Ordinance Amending the
Otter Tail County Housing Trust Fund and noted that updates to the ordinance include creating consistency
across programs with updates to definitions and added clarifying language. At 10:05 a.m., Chair Johnson
opened the Public Hearing regarding the Ordinance Amending the Otter Tail County Housing Trust Fund.
Chair Johnson asked for comments from the public and no comments were received. The Public Hearing was
closed at 10:05 a.m. Baldwin will bring the ordinance to the next regular Board meeting for final consideration.
MFIP EMPLOYMENT SERVICES TRANSITION
Motion by Mortenson, second by Lahman and unanimously carried to approve the recommendation to
transition from contracting for the Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP) employment services to
offering the services internally with an effective date of July 1, 2026 as described by Human Services Director
Deb Sjostrom and Community Development Director Amy Baldwin. This transition will include working to
develop a partnership with Wilkin County to also provide these services on their behalf.
FINAL PAYMENT -NEOT FINAL COVER CONSTRUCTION
Motion by Sullivan, second by Bucholz and unanimously carried to approve final payment, in the amount of
$59,658.82, to Burski Excavating for construction of final covers at the Northeast Otter Tail (NEOT) Landfill
as presented by Solid Waste Director Chris Mcconn.
RECOMMENDATION FOR AWARD
Motion by Bucholz, second by Lahman and unanimously carried to award the Henning Demolition Landfill
Final Cover Construction Project to North Central, Inc., for a contract amount of $136,210.77, as
recommended by Solid Waste Director Chris Mcconn.
DESIGN SERVICES AGREEMENT
Motion by Sullivan, second by Bucholz and unanimously carried to authorize appropriate County Officials'
signatures to execute an engineering design services agreement with Foss Architecture, for the quoted
amount of $27,000.00, for renovations to the Solid Waste Office restrooms.
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September 9, 2025
MNDOT TH 210 DETOUR AGREEMENT RESOLUTION
OTTER TAIL COUNTY RESOLUTION NO . 2025-84
IT IS RESOLVED THAT, Otter Tail County enter into MnDOT Agreement No. 1060615 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 as a detour
route during the construction to be performed upon, along, and adjacent to Trunk Highway No. 210 from 1,250
feet west of Redwood Lane in Fergus Falls to Western Avenue in Fergus Falls under State Project No . 5601-
35 (T.H . 210=3).
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED THAT, the County Board Chair and the County Board Clerk are authorized to
execute the Ag reement and any amendments to the Agreement.
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 9th day of September 2025.
OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Dated: September 23, 2025
Attest:v~7 ' l,o u__ l-/-CvvL.--,
Nicole Hansen, Clerk
RELEASE OF RIGHT OF WAY -CSAH 9
OTTER TAIL COUNTY RESOLUTION NO. 2025-85
WHEREAS, THE County of Otter Tail has found the need for the release of a portion of right-of-way on County
State Aid Highway 9 as shown on Otter Tail County Right of Way Plat No. 26, and which property is no longer
required for right-of-way purposes; and
WHEREAS, there remains adequate right-of-way for highway purposes; and
WHEREAS, the following parcels from Otter Tail County Right of Way Plat No. 26 are to have the right-of-way
released with areas designated in the turn back column on their respective sheets of the plat which is recorded
as Document 1159267 in the Office of the Otter Tail County Recorder:
Parcels 54, 55, 56, 90, 92, 93, and 94 with locations designated on the Right of Way Plat as follows:
Parcel 54: Pelican Beach Lot 16, Block 3, Section 2, Township 137, Range 43
(PIN 55-000-99-0422-000), turnback of 17 square feet
Parcel 55: Pelican Beach Lot 17, Block 3, Section 2, Township 137, Range 43
(then PIN 55-000-99-0423-000, now PIN 55-000-99-0409-000), turn back of 103 square feet
Parcel 56: Vacated street on Pelican Beach between Blocks 2 & 3, Section 2, Township 137 , Rg. 43
(PIN 55-000-99-0401 -000), turnback of 46 square feet
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Parcel 90: King's Addition Reserve A & Erickson's Addition Lot 1, Section 1, Township 137, Range 43
(PIN 55-000-99-0270-000, 55-000-99-0293-000, 55-000-99-0282-001 ), turnback of 669 square feet
Parcel 92: Section 1, Township 137, Range 43, Gov't Lot 6
(PIN 55-000-01-0007-001), turnback of 614 square feet
Parcel 93: Section 1, Township 137, Range 43, SE ¼ -NW ¼
(PIN 55-000-01-0009-002), turnback of 2,503 square feet
Parcel 94: Section 1, Township 137, Range 43, SE¼ -NW¼ & Gov't Lot 3
(PIN 55-000-01-0009-001), turn back of 9,121 square feet
IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED THAT, the portions of existing highway easement beyond the platted right of way
boundaries for County State Aid Highway 9 are hereby released .
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was introduced by Commissioner Sullivan, duly
seconded by Commissioner Bucholz and, after discussion thereof and upon vote being taken thereon, passed
unanimously.
Adopted at Fergus Falls, MN this 9th day of September 2025.
OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Dated: September 23, 2025
Attest: J;, f>olc.J--1.~
Nicole Hansen, Clerk
RELEASE OF RIGHT OF WAY -CSAH 34
OTTER TAIL COUNTY RESOLUTION NO. 2025-86
WHEREAS, THE County of Otter Tail has found the need for the release of a portion of right-of-way on County
State Aid Highway 34 as shown on Otter Tail County Right of Way Plat No. 31, and which property is no longer
required for right-of-way purposes; and
WHEREAS, there remains adequate right-of-way for highway purposes; and
WHEREAS, the following parcels from Otter Tail County Right of Way Plat No. 31 are to have the right-of-way
released with areas designated in the turn back column on their respective sheets of the plat which is recorded
as Document 1219948 in the Office of the Otter Tail County Recorder:
Parcels 42 and 43, with locations designated on the Right of Way Plat as follows:
Parcel 42: S ½ of the SE¼, Section 12, Township 136, Range 40
(PIN 20-000-12-0071-000), turnback of 0.12 aces
Parcel 43: Gov't Lot 1, Section 13, Township 136, Range 40
(PIN 20-000-13-0077-002), turn back of 0.31 acres as stated on plat sheet 7. There was approximately
0.29 acres acquired by permanent easement document 396365 in 1955 but omitted on sheet 6. The
total turnback of both is approximately 0.60 acres.
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IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED THAT, the portions of existing highway easement beyond the platted right of way
boundaries for County State Aid Highway 34 are hereby released .
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 9th day of September 2025.
OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Dated: September 23, 2025
Attest: &1. Ul ]U Id~
Nicole Hansen, Clerk
RELEASE OF RIGHT OF WAY -CSAH 38
OTTER TAIL COUNTY RESOLUTION NO. 2025-87
WHEREAS, THE County of Otter Tail has found the need for the release of a portion of right-of-way on County
State Aid Highway 38 as shown on Otter Tail County Right of Way Plat No. 28, and which property is no longer
required for right-of-way purposes; and
WHEREAS, there remains adequate right-of-way for highway purposes; and
WHEREAS, the following parcels from Otter Tail County Right of Way Plat No. 28 are to have the right-of-way
released with areas designated in the turn back column on their respective sheets of the plat which is recorded
as Document 1158498 in the Office of the Otter Tail County Recorder:
Parcels 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 37, 38, 39, and 40, with locations designated on Right of Way Plat No.
28 as follows:
Parcel 27: SE¼, Section 27, Township 131, Range 38
(PIN 21-000-27-0191-000), turnback of 3.26 acres, reserving existing easement for T-493 (110th St)
Releasing part of easement (Parcel 2) quitclaimed from the State of Mn to OTC by Doc 1189424
Parcel 28: Tract in N ½, Section 34, Township 131, Range 38
(PIN 21-000-34-0235-000), turnback of 0.14 acres owned by OTC by Deed Doc 204606
Parcel 29: Part of NE¼, Section 34, Township 131, Range 38
(PIN 21-000-34-0234-002), turnback of 0.09 acres
Releasing part of easement (Parcel 1) quitclaimed from the State of Mn to OTC by Doc 1189424
Parcel 30: NE¼-NE¼, Section 34, Township 131 , Range 38
(No PIN, existing CSAH 38 Right of Way), turnback of 0.14 acres owned by OTC by Doc 204606
Parcel 31: NE¼ except tracts, Section 34, Township 131, Range 38
(PIN 21-000-34-0234-001), turnback of 0.15 acres
Releasing part of easement (Parcel 1) quitclaimed from the State of Mn to OTC by Doc 1189424
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Parcel 32: SW¼-SW¼, Section 26, Township 131, Range 38
(PIN 21-000-26-0186-001), turnback of 0.51 acres
Releasing part of easement (Parcel 3) quitclaimed from the State of Mn to OTC by Doc 1189424
This release is not considering land deeded to Otter Tail County in 1922 by Deed Doc 201810
Parcel 37: Part of SE¼-SE¼, Section 22, Township 131, Range 38
(PIN 21-000-22-0154-000), turnback of 0.31 acres
Releasing part of easement (Parcel 6) quitclaimed from the State of Mn to OTC by Doc 1189424
Parcel 38: S ½-SW¼ except tract, Section 23, Township 131, Range 38
(PIN 21-000-23-0161-000), turnback of 1.37 acres, reserving existing easement for T-482 (505th Av)
Releasing part of easement (Parcel 5) quitclaimed from the State of Mn to OTC by Doc 1189424
Parcel 39: Tract in SW¼ -SW¼, Section 23, Township 131, Range 38
(PIN 21-000-23-0161-001), turnback of 1.36 acres, reserving existing easement for T-482 (505th Av)
Releasing part of easement (Parcel 5) quitclaimed from the State of Mn to OTC by Doc 1189424
Parcel 40: N 1/2 -SW¼ & SW¼-NE¼ & NW¼-SE¼, Section 23, Township 131, Range 38
(PIN 21-000-23-0160-000), turnbackof0.44 acres
Releasing part of easement (Parcel 7) quitclaimed from the State of Mn to OTC by Doc 1189424
IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED THAT, the portions of existing highway easement beyond the platted right of way
boundaries for County State Aid Highway 38 are hereby released.
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 9th day of September 2025.
OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Dated: September 23, 2025
Attest~·/'.'ol<JJ~
Nicole Hansen, Clerk
RELEASE OF RIGHT OF WAY -CSAH 50
OTTER TAIL COUNTY RESOLUTION NO. 2025-88
WHEREAS, THE County of Otter Tail has found the need for the release of a portion of right-of-way on County
State Aid Highway 50 as shown on Otter Tail County Right of Way Plat No. 25, and which property is no longer
required for right-of-way purposes; and
WHEREAS, there remains adequate right-of-way for highway purposes; and
WHEREAS, the following parcels from Otter Tail County Right of Way Plat No. 25 are to have the right-of-way
released with areas designated in the turn back column on their respective sheets of the plat which is recorded
as Document 1128975 in the Office of the Otter Tail County Recorder:
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Parcels 4. 4A. 8. and 9. with locations designated on the Right of Way Plat as follows:
Parcel 4: SE ¼ except tracts, Section 25, Township 134, Range 38
(PIN 35-000-25-0218-029), turnback of 2.62 acres
This amount differs from the plat because Parcel 4 contained a property line error.
Releases part of easement Docs 413832 & 384200. Parcel line has been corrected on GIS map.
Parcel "4A": Parts of GL 4 & NE ¼ -SE ¼, Section 25, Township 134, Range 38
(PIN 35-000-25-0218-021), turnback of about 0.2 acres
This parcel was not reported on the plat since Parcel 4 contained land owned by Parcel "4A"
Releases part of easement Doc. 384200. Parcel line has been corrected on GIS map.
Parcel 8: NW¼ of the SW¼, Section 30, Township 134, Range 37
(PIN 15-000-30-0236-003), turnback of 2.36 acres
Releases part of easement Doc. 383605
Parcel 9: SE ¼ of the NW¼ & Gov't Lot 2, Section 30, Township 134, Range 37
(PIN 15-000-30-0238-900), turnback of 0.75 acres
Releases part of easement Doc.384210
IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED THAT, the portions of existing highway easement beyond the platted right of way
boundaries for County State Aid Highway 50 are hereby released .
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was introduced by Commissioner Sullivan, duly
seconded by Commissioner Lahman and, after discussion thereof and upon vote being taken thereon, passed
unanimously.
Adopted at Fergus Falls, MN this 9th day of September 2025.
OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Dated: September 23, 2025
Attest: l2 J° C,olc J./ vf.cv1.---
Nicole Hansen, Clerk
ADJOURNMENT
At 10:31 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, September 23, 2025, at the Government
Services Center in Fergus Falls and via livestream.
OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
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Dated: September 23, 2025
Attest: lXi ' {),JI... J+&v, "'
Nicole Hansen, Clerk
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HOUSTON ENGINEERING INC
HOYERIZ.A.CH
USCH BLACK\NElL LLP
HUSEBY/RY.A.N
'I OXIMETERS INC
KSPOR S INC
OHNSCN CONTROLS FIRE PROTECTIOt\
ONES LAW OFFICE
KARKELA HUNT & CHESHJRE PLLP
KRONEMANN CONSTRUCTIO INC
LAKES AREA TRUCK REPAIR INC
LAKES COUN RY SERVICE COOPER.ATIV
LEAF RIVER AG SERVICE
LECLAIR,'CHRISTOPHER
LEIGHTON MEDtA -DETROIT LA.KES
LEIGHTON MEDIA -FERGUS FALLS
LIFTOFF LLC
UNDER/tv AIZY
LOCATORS & SUPPLIES INC
LONG 'iNEEKEND SPORTSWEA.R
rv-R SIG. CO IINC
rv ACPZA
MARCO TECHNOLOGIES LLC
MARCO TECHNOLOGIES LLC
MCI
MID-CEN R.A.L EO IIPMENT I C
MINNESOTA MOTOR COMPANY
MN STATE AUDI OR
t, ORRIS/ ASON
NAPA CENTRAL
NAT IRE'S CALL SEPTIC SERVICE INC
NELSON .AUTO CEN ER INC
NE\1V YORK MILLS/CITY OF
NEWMAN SIGNS I C
Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
September 9, 2025 (Exhibit A)
Amount
,050.00
3,050.7'1
133.70
6,050.00
1,000.00
160.00
18,f,24.00
323.72
4,500.00
460.00
·125.00
310.00
927.40
345.00
·t,440.00
90.00
340.00
280.00
191.'19
26,f,44.00
2,460.00
287.00
608.00
2,900.50
5,175.00
1,000.00
190.85
32.00
10,132.96
450.00
2,149.33
975.22
432.00
46.99
1,297.25
24,872.99
352.8'1
49.54
200.00
52,827.13
20,000.00
630.00
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Vendor Name
NORTHL-\ND FIRE · RO ECTION
NO TH'1NEST TIRE INC
OK TIRE. S ORE -MOTLEY
OLSON FUNERAL ot E
OLSON OIL CO INC
OLSON IRE & OIL
OTTER TAIL CO PIJBUC HEAL TH
OTTER T,4.IL CO TREASURER
OTTER T:\IL PO'JVER COMPA Y
OUTDOOR RENOVATIONS U\NDSC.A.PE &
PACE SYSTEr S INC
PARKERS PR.A.IRIE INDEPENDENT LLClTf-
PARKERS PRAIRIE/CITY OF
PELICAN RA.P.IDS!'CITY OF
PETE'S AUTOBODY LLC
PHOENIX S PPL Y
PLUNKETT S V.A.RMEN • GUARD
POPE DOUGLAS SOLID 1NASTE MANAGE!
POlNER LAN 01B
PRAIRIE SCALE SYSTEMS .INC
PRECISE MRM LLC
PREMIER SPECIAL VEHICLES INC
PRO .A.G FARM ERS CO OP
OLALITY TOYOTA
RENTAL STORE/THE
RHOMAR IND STRIES I C
ROllTEVVARE GLOB.A.L .INC
RUNNING S ITCHES EMBROIDERY
S,4.NDBERGJDEBIA
S,4.NIITA ION RO DUCTS INC
SIGEU AN STEEL & RECYCLING INC
SIGN'NORKS SIGNS & BANNERS INC
SQUEEGEE SQU,A.D
SRF CONSULTING GROUP INC
STEINS INC
S EVE'S SANITATION INC
S OCK FARMS FAMILY LLC
S REICHERS
SUMMIT FOOD SERVl:CE LLC
TACTICAL SOL TfONS
T IS 1NEEKS SHOPPING NE·NS
K ELEVATOR CORP
Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
September 9, 2025 (Exhibit A)
Amount
-;95 _00
710.73
1,769.-1 4
795.00
240.00
743.89
184.00
188.33
136.67
250.00
6,350.00
55.00
130.00
31,682.29
1,515.00
1,960.50
470.00
::;27.50
1,366.20
42,,8,02.55
2,340.00
2,.e.42.62
296.64
216.00
1,,~-50.00
3,603.03
6,920.88
120.00
176.21
230.90
315.58
48.00
4,519.25
13,748.06
1,425.32
176.2.3
250.00
355.97
10,496.47
1,520.00
116.40
1,804.91
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TYLER TECHNOLOGIES INC
UHRl'CH/COREY
UNLIMITED AUTOGI..ASS INC
VERGAS AU TO REPAIR LLC
VES IS
VICTOR LUNDEEN COMPA Y
VIKING COC,A-COLA.
~'\I.ADENA ASPHALT INC
VVALVATNE./00 GU\S
1/\/EHKING FARM
WEST CE TRAL ENV CONSU LTANTS
'N IDSE H SMITH NOL TING & ASSOCIATE:
VVM CORPORA TE SERVICES .I .C
WSB & ASSOCIATES INC
Vendor Name
AOAMSlME.GAN
Final Total:
Ar AZO C.4.PITAL SERVICES INC
.A.SSOCIATION OF MN COUNTIES
FERG S TIRE CENTER INC
FURE/ALLISON
HEALTHEC LLC
KLOEK,'ASHLEY
LAKES COUNTRY SERVICE COOPERATIV
r~ IN DEPT OF u~ AN SERVICES
r N STA E AU DI OR
NEXT CHAPTER TECHNOLOGY INC
NIELSONlC.ARI
OTTER TA,IL CO ATTORNEY'S OFFlCE
OTTER TAIL CO RECORDER
OTTER TAIL CO SHERIFF
REMIER BtOTECH LABS LLC
RODI CTIIVE ALTERNATIVES INC
QL AUTY TOYOTA
RUPPfMARY
SCHOOL DIST 542 -BA TILE LAKE
T IS '•NEEKS SHOPPING NE1NS
ULSCHMIDlLIZ.4.
'NEST CE NTRAL REG UVE ILE C R
Final Total:
Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
September 9, 2025 (Exhibit A)
Amount
256.4'1
2,975.00
67.11
175.00
81.13
2139.03
5,639.45
520 .00
8,400 .00
1,050.00
250.00
25 0.00
956.75
4ri,334.88
2,00 0.00
529,63 8.1 0
Amount
14.96
609.45,
2,622.7.S
773.15
14.82
1,000.00
33.3.S
16,383.25
371.00
3,079.00
4,729.00
207.50
36.46
7,590.00
33.00
188.60
1,962.40
1,728.75
762.84
12.59
80,000 .00
58.20
'163.72
11,063 .00
133,437.85
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Vendor Name
A.MP..Z.O CAPITAL SERVICES INC
RU STOL/ANNE
HEMOCIJE AMERICA
INDEPEN ENT CO NTRACT SERVICES OF
K GLERIJOSEPHI NE
LA.KES ADVERTISING LLC
LAKES COUN R' v ERVlC:E COOPERATIV
LYSNE CONS L TING & COUNSEL! G LLC
~ CKESSON MEDJCAL-SURGICAL GOV SC
MINNESOTA MOTOR c:or PANY
OTTERTAIL P0\1VER COMP.A.NY
RNC CONSUL TING PA
SCHID.AiBRIANNA
VAN SANTEN/DANA
WESTBY/LI NDA
Final Total:
Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
September 9, 2025 (Exhibit A)
Amount
161.06
15.40
918.62
6,057.33
80.00
750.00
928.00
450.00
106.40
72.82
69.85
2,59'1.62
16.80
11.62
4.90
12,234.42
Drainage Authority Meeting Minutes
September 9, 2025
OTTER TA·IL COUNTY-MINNESOTA
DRAINAGE AUTHORITY MINUTES
Government Services Center, Commissioners' Room & Via Livestream
515 West Fir Avenue, Fergus Falls, MN
September 9, 2025 110:39 a.m.
CALL TO ORDER
The Otter Tail County Drainage Authority convened at 10:39 a.m. Tuesday, September 9, 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
September 9, 2025 and the Consent Agenda of September 9, 2025 as follows:
1. August 26, 2025, Drainage Authority Meeting Minutes
2. Warrants/Bills for September 9, 2025 (Exhibit A)
ADJOURNMENT
At 10:40 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, September
23, 2025, at the Government Services Center in Fergus Falls and via livestream .
OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Dated: September 23, 2025
Attest~ • /A:iJ..40:'.J.=
Nicole Hansen, Clerk
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Vendor Name
FRIEDS.AM,'KEITH
GEERDESi'GREG
JE JSEN/I\J1ATT
NELSONil~ IKE
Fina.I Total:
Drainage Authority Meeting Minutes
September 9, 2025 (Exhibit A)
Arnount
500.00
550)30
363.00
600.00
2,01 3.80