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Home My WebLink AboutCommunity Development Agency - CDA-Packet-11-05-2025 Supporting Documents - 11/05/2025 OTTER TAIL COUNTY – MINNESOTA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY AGENDA Government Services Center, Otter Tail Lake Room 515 West Fir Avenue, Fergus Falls, MN November 5, 2025 | 11:00 am Commissioners may participate in the meeting by interactive technology. 1. Call to Order 2. Approval of Agenda 3. Approval of Consent Agenda A. October 1, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes B. September 2025 Financial Reports 4. Reports and Presentations A. Director Status Report B. Committee Reports Housing and Development Workforce Support and Digital Equity Business Development C. ‘On the Map’ Report Placer.ai Report D. Board Member Updates 5. Regular Business A. Community Growth Partnership Grant Application: Clitherall Township Application Commercial Rehabilitation 6. Discussion and Communications A. Tax Forfeit Property Review B. Review of CDA One Time Housing Appropriation Uses and Balance C. December Board Meeting and 2026 Board Meeting Schedule D. Project Updates: a. Pinewood Estates, Pelican Rapids E. Other Communications F. Upcoming Meetings: a. December Board meeting dates being discussed b. Workforce Summit, December 11, M State Fergus Falls, Legacy Hall 7. Adjourn 1/17 2/17 MINUTES OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF OTTER TAIL COUNTY Government Services Center, County Board Room 515 W Fir Ave, Fergus Falls MN 56537 October 1, 2025 1. Call to Order The Otter Tail County Community Development Agency convened at 11:00 am, Wednesday, October 1, 2025. Dave Schornack, CDA Board Chair led the meeting. Attendance was as follows: Present in person Present via Technology Absent Board Members: Jeff Ackerson X Dena Johnson X Val Martin X Kurt Mortenson X Betsy Roder X Heidi Samuelson X Bob Schempp Jr. X Dave Schornack X Sean Sullivan X Staff: Amy Baldwin, CDA Director X Tanya Westra, Housing Program Supervisor X Sarah Schake, Project Manager X Erik Osberg, Rural Rebound Initiative Coordinator X Julie Bakken, HRA Accountant X Paula Grunewald, HRA Administrative Assistant X 2. Approval of Agenda The agenda was to stand as presented. 3. Approval of Consent Agenda Motion by Sean Sullivan, second by Dena Johnson to approve the Consent Agenda. Motion passed unanimously. 4. Reports and Presentations A. Director’s Status Report:  CDA has partnered with Elevate to house four Manufacturing Month tours in October. The tours will be at Showcase Homes in Parkers Prairie, Bongards in Perham, Sted Foods and Re- Ewe’able, both in Fergus Falls.  The Empowered Worker Program has been busy this fall. Staff met with M State regarding continuing the training partnership. An application for grant funds was submitted to DEED for another round of Drive for 5 funding to support the Empowered Worker Program.  Information on preliminary analysis of the Empowered Work Program’s return on investment was reviewed. 3/17 OTTERTAIL COUNTY -MINNESOTA  The Workforce Summit has been moved to December 11. A “Save the Date” has been distributed.  Discussion on tax-forfeited property; board members requested inventory on tax-forfeited properties. B. Committee Reports were included in the meeting packet C. On the Map Report Erik Osberg, Rural Rebound Initiative Coordinator shared updates on the Rural Rebound Initiative. D. Board Member Updates None. 5. Public Hearing to Consider the Sale and Conveyance of Real Property Chairperson Dave Schornack opened the Public Hearing at 12:03pm, in regard to the Sale and Conveyance of Real Property. No additional individuals were present in person and no written communication had been received. The meeting was closed to the public at 12:05pm. 6. Regular Business Items A. Resolution No. 2025-03 Approving and Authorizing the Sale of Real Property and Declaration and Form of Deed for Pinewood Estates. This resolution formally authorizes sales of properties in Pinewood Estates; a deed restriction will be placed for a 15-year period on the three single family homes. The MN Housing funding award is for use in the construction of workforce and affordable, single-family homes. Future sales includes a requirement that restricts buyers to households whose income does not exceed 115% of the State Median Income for 15 years. The vacant lots are not subject to the restriction. Motion by Sean Sullivan, second by Dena Johnson to approve pending with contingency. Motion passed unanimously. 7. Discussion and Communications A. Project Updates: a. Pinewood Estates, Pelican Rapids  Final lift on road will be completed this month and the City will take the excess fill.  Gas and fiber lines are being installed.  Closing is scheduled for October 31 on one of the single-family homes and October 24 on a lot. b. Westridge Mall, Fergus Falls  Westridge Cinema 5 Theater started the work of separation. B. Other Communications: None C. Upcoming meeting: Wednesday, November 5, 2025 @ 11:00 am, Otter Tail Lake Room, Government Services Center with HRA Board meeting @ 12:45 pm. 8. Adjourned 4/17 Pct 21 Accounts 9:07:27AM Achristoph 01/2025 09/2025Cash 23 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY 09/2025 Copyright 2010-2025 Integrated Financial Systems 23 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY 705 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT/TOURISM 000 ... 6140 PER DIEM 4,530.00 62810.00 7,470.00 6240 PUBLISHING & ADVERTISING 9,000.00 00.00 0.00 6241 MEMBERSHIP DUES 785.00 840.00 4,215.00 6242 REGISTRATION FEES 1,080.00 460.00 920.00 6266 AUDIT COST 1,676.00 330.00 824.00 6290 CONTRACTED SERVICES.201,057.29 430.00 148,942.71 6330 MILEAGE 525.50 82165.20 2,474.50 6331 TRAVEL EXPENSES 5,687.02 1930.77 1,312.98 6333 MEETING/EVENT COSTS 1,585.50 092.25 1,585.50 6355 LIABILITY INSURANCE 127.00 1040.00 3,127.00 6369 MISCELLANEOUS CHARGES 270,799.40 00.00 270,799.40 6822 COMMUNITY GROWTH PARTNERSHIP GRANT 190,000.00 50.00 10,000.00 6828 SITE DEVELOPMENT (TIF)6,546.74 871,260.00 43,453.26 6829 IMPACT FUND EXPENSES 411,808.03 66180,233.50 788,191.97 706 NON SPECIAL BENEFIT LEVY PROGRAMMING 000 ... 6240 PUBLISHING & ADVERTISING 1,000.00 00.00 0.00 6290 CONTRACTED SERVICES 14,600.00 1735,745.00 34,600.00 6369 MISCELLANEOUS CHARGES 18.00 00.00 18.00 6822 COMMUNITY GROWTH PARTNERSHIP GRANT 100,000.00 00.00 0.00 807 SPECIAL ALLOCATION HOUSING PROGRAM 6825 DOWN PAYMENT ASSISTANCE 4,650.00 8114,100.00 19,350.00 6830 HOUSING REHABILITATION 39,905.00 095.00 95.00 6832 LOAN ASSISTANCE PROGRAM 495,049.00 095.00 495,049.00 ...1,283,316.32 70182,591.72 560,183.68 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT/TOURISM 1,283,316.32 70182,591.72 560,183.681,843,500.00 ...34,618.00 295,745.00 86,382.00 SPECIAL ALLOCATION HOUSING PROGRAM 514,494.00 80414,290.00 450,494.00 NON SPECIAL BENEFIT LEVY PROGRAMMING 549,112.00 29720,035.00 364,112.00185,000.00 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY 2,028,500.00 1,832,428.32 90202,626.72 196,071.68 90 202,626.72 1,832,428.32 2,028,500.00 196,071.68 Page 2 Report For: ToReport Basis: FUND Percent of Year: Actual For Account Description Actual For BDGT - ACT Difference01/2025 - 09/2025 - - - TOTAL TOTAL - - TOTAL - TOTAL - TOTAL - TOTAL Final Totals 10/6/2025 75 EXPENDITURE GUIDELINE - YTD SUMMARY 12,000.00 9,000.00 5,000.00 2,000.00 2,500.00 350,000.00 3,000.00 7,000.00 0.00 3,000.00 0.00 200,000.00 50,000.00 1,200,000.00 1,000.00 20,000.00 0.00 100,000.00 24,000.00 40,000.00 0.00 1,843,500.00 121,000.00 64,000.00 2025 BUDGET Otter Tail County Auditor 5/17 PctReportCode1 2:38:14PM Achristoph 09/2025 09/2025Cash 8% 09/2025War# 8 Char Invoice# Description Copyright 2010-2025 Integrated Financial Systems 23 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY 705 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT/TOURISM 000 ... 23-705-000-0000-6140 11,190.00 712,000 810.00Per Diem 810.00 COM 9/23/2025 90.00 307201 8/18/25 CDA - PER DIEM COM 9/23/2025 90.00 307207 8/18/25 CDA - PER DIEM COM 9/23/2025 90.00 307205 8/21/25 CDA - PER DIEM COM 9/23/2025 90.00 307204 8/18/25 CDA - PER DIEM COM 9/23/2025 90.00 307207 9/3/25 CDA - PER DIEM COM 9/23/2025 90.00 196490 8/21/25 CDA - PER DIEM COM 9/23/2025 90.00 196490 9/3/25 CDA - PER DIEM COM 9/23/2025 90.00 307206 9/3/25 CDA - PER DIEM COM 9/23/2025 90.00 307204 9/3/25 CDA - PER DIEM 23-705-000-0000-6240 9,000.00 09,000 0.00Publishing & Advertising 0.00 23-705-000-0000-6241 5,000.00 05,000 0.00Membership Dues 0.00 23-705-000-0000-6242 2,000.00 02,000 0.00Registration Fees 0.00 23-705-000-0000-6266 2,500.00 02,500 0.00Audit Cost 0.00 23-705-000-0000-6290 350,000.00 0350,000 0.00Contracted Services.0.00 23-705-000-0000-6330 2,834.80 63,000 165.20Mileage165.20 COM 9/23/2025 56.00 196490 9/3/25 CDA - MILEAGE COM 9/23/2025 26.60 307204 8/18/25 CDA - MILEAGE COM 9/23/2025 56.00 307207 9/3/25 CDA - MILEAGE COM 9/23/2025 26.60 307204 9/3/25 CDA - MILEAGE 23-705-000-0000-6331 6,969.23 07,000 30.77Travel Expenses 30.77 COM 9/9/2025 30.77 196155 8/13/25 EV CHARGE - EDA CONVENING CONF 23-705-000-0000-6333 92.25 0092.25Meeting/Event Costs 92.25 COM 9/23/2025 92.25 196378 9/3/25 MEALS FOR BOARD MTG 9/3/25 23-705-000-0000-6355 3,000.00 03,000 0.00Liability Insurance 0.00 23-705-000-0000-6822 200,000.00 0200,000 0.00Community Growth Partnership Grant 0.00 23-705-000-7001-6828 48,740.00 350,000 1,260.00Site Development (TIF)1,260.00 COM 9/9/2025 460.00 196186 7/7 & 7/29 PINEWOOD MOWING JUL 2025 COM 9/9/2025 340.00 196193 6408 24-10428 PINEWOOD ESTATES COM 9/30/2025 460.00 196645 8/12 & 9/1 PINEWOOD MOWING 23-705-000-7001-6829 1,019,766.50 151,200,000 180,233.50Impact Fund Expenses 180,233.50 AUD 9/12/2025 179,690.18 196295 9/12/25 PINEWOOD ESTATES DRAW #4 COM 9/23/2025 500.00 196508 25-OTC-002I INSULATION INSPECTION AUD 9/26/2025 43.32 196554 9/21/25 AB - OPEN HOUSE SUPPLIES ...10182,591.72 182,591.721,843,500.00 1,660,908.28 Page 2 Report For: ToReport Basis:Percent of Year: Actual For Tran Date Bdgt - Act Difference09/2025 - 09/2025 - PROGRAM 10/30/2025 000 Actual ForType2025 BUDGET EXPENDITURE GUIDELINE - DETAIL MTD Otter Tail County Auditor 6/17 EAt R-023674-000-22 R-023674-000-15 R-023674-000-23 BB-DPA-2025-02 PctReportCode1 2:38:14PM Achristoph 09/2025 09/2025Cash 8% 09/2025War# 8 Char Invoice# Description Copyright 2010-2025 Integrated Financial Systems 706 NON SPECIAL BENEFIT LEVY PROGRAMMING 000 ... 23-706-000-0000-6240 1,000.00 01,000 0.00Publishing & Advertising 0.00 23-706-000-0000-6290 14,255.00 2920,000 5,745.00Contracted Services 5,745.00 COM 9/9/2025 1,000.00 196272 GRANT PROGRAM MGMT JUL 2025 COM 9/9/2025 2,745.00 196163 102591 TAX ABATEMENT CALCULATIONS COM 9/9/2025 1,000.00 196272 GRANT PROGRAM MGMT DEC 2024 COM 9/23/2025 1,000.00 196535 GRANT PROGRAM MGMT AUG 2025 23-706-000-0000-6822 100,000.00 0100,000 0.00Community Growth Partnership Grant 0.00 807 SPECIAL ALLOCATION HOUSING PROGRAM 23-706-807-0000-6825 9,900.00 5924,000 14,100.00Down Payment Assistance 14,100.00 AUD 9/12/2025 14,100.00 196308 DOWN PYMT ASSIST - KURTZ 23-706-807-0000-6830 39,905.00 040,000 95.00Housing Rehabilitation 95.00 COM 9/23/2025 95.00 196450 112534 O & E REPORT PAINE'S ADDITION 23-706-807-0000-6832 95.00 0095.00Loan Assistance Program 95.00 COM 9/30/2025 95.00 196671 112596 O & E REPORT GROW PERHAM LOAN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT/TOURISM 10182,591.72 182,591.721,843,500.00 1,660,908.28 ...55,745.00 5,745.00121,000.00 115,255.00 SPECIAL ALLOCATION HOUSING PROGRAM 2214,290.00 14,290.0064,000.00 49,710.00 NON SPECIAL BENEFIT LEVY PROGRAMMING 1120,035.00 20,035.00185,000.00 164,965.00 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY 10202,626.72 202,626.722,028,500.00 1,825,873.28 10202,626.72 202,626.722,028,500.00 1,825,873.28 Page 3 Report For: ToReport Basis:Percent of Year: Actual For Tran Date Bdgt - Act Difference09/2025 - 09/2025 DEPT PROGRAM - PROGRAM DEPT FUND Final Totals 19 Accounts 10/30/2025 705 000 807 706 23 Actual ForType2025 BUDGET EXPENDITURE GUIDELINE - DETAIL MTD Otter Tail County Auditor 7/17 EAt DATE: October 30, 2025 TO: CDA Board of Directors FROM: Amy Baldwin, Community Development Director SUBJECT: Director Status Report Housing Growth Initiative / The Big Build: Committee met at Pinewood Estates home tours. The Lincoln in Battle Lake is nearing completion with an expected occupancy yet this year. Workforce Support Strategy / OTC Works: The Empowered Worker Program has received 131 referrals to date. 49 participants are actively engaged. Notification was received that the application to the DEED Growing Careers Agriculture Grant was funded in the requested amount of $96,000. A Request for Qualifications for contracted workforce navigation services will be issued that will add capacity to support the Workforce Navigator and the Empowered Worker Program. (see attached monthly report). Workforce Summit registration is at 44 and promotion of the summit and Poverty Simulation will increase this week. Child Care: Family child care expansion project led by PioneerCare requested tax abatement for the future three duplex structures to be constructed in Fergus Falls. Project partners were interviewed by MPR and the project was highlighted in the following article: https://www.mprnews.org/story/2025/10/24/fergus-falls-day-care-pods-takes-offStaff West Central Initiative has provided an additional $20,000 to support the contracted Child Care project managers. This is likely the last round of funding as WCI is receiving less State funding to support this type of work. Business Development: Quarterly business development newsletter was distributed to more than 1,220 recipients with highlights on the Workforce Summit, Manufacturing Month tours, Paid Leave resources, succession planning resources: https://members.ottertaillakescountry.com/ap/EmailViewer/rkv92dXL Attachments: Empowered Worker Program Report 8/17 > > > > > > > 218-998-8060 ® COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY OTTER TAIL COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER LIVE YOUR best life HERE. Government Services Center 520 West Fir Avenue Fergus Falls, MN 56537 @ ottertailcounty.gov CDA Workforce Committee Update Empowered Worker Program Report Date: October 21, 2025 Program Referrals: Program referrals are accepted from the following: •Otter Tail County social workers, case workers, eligibility representatives, & probation agents. •General Public. Needs to meet at least one of the following eligibility requirements: o Housing instability o Under 200% Federal Poverty Guideline o Criminal Record o Limited English Proficiency •Employer Workforce Support (Healthcare, Trades, Manufacturing) 131 referrals received to date Active Participants on case load: 49 9/17 90 85 z 80 0 iii 70 ~ C > cc 60 w 50 (.) a: ::, 40 0 (J) ■Total ...J < 30 a: a: 16 w 20 14 u.. w I I a: 10 7 1 1 2 2 3 ■ 0 - --Salvation Friend Public External Family MN DOC Self Probation Human Army Health Mem ber Services REFERRAL SOURCE '1 S"1te/WDS -1 I TClJnit -1 frie11d -1 P9thv-,ayot Hope -Lnkc Region Recover/ Home -1 ... z Public Health -1 w :!: ... c:: Home Vls!tlnP; -~ ADU -2 w Cl ~ PSOP -2 w f ilmilytvle1tll~f -3 c.., c:: ::, Child Support -4 0 Cl) -' Children & rariily G < c:: Dioab1lity a: 6 w lL w DOC 7 c:: Income Maintenance 9 Chi Id & Family 12 Selr 15 Prnhn1ion 16 ~ehovioral Health ,t? 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 REFERRAL COUNT Drive for Five Expenditures Summary (July 1, 2024, to Oct 20, 2025) Direct Services Direct Customer Training Support Services Outreach Placement / Retention TOTAL D45 Budget $106,000 $79,200 $39,340 $460 $25,000 $250,000 Remaining Funds $41,143 $673** $13,321 $80 $25,000 $80,218 **Initiated a budget amendment to move money from the Direct Services category to the Direct Customer Training category. Navigating the Road Ahead Expenditures Summary (July 1, 2024, to Oct 20, 2025) Direct Services Direct Customer Training Support Services Outreach Placement / Retention TOTAL NTRA Expended - $15,851 $11,206 - - $27,057 Direct Services: Workforce Navigator’s time & professional development costs. Direct Customer Training: tuition, books, fees, materials required for schooling (i.e. laptop, scrubs). Support Services: transportation, childcare, rent/mortgage, monthly bills for utilities, internet & cell phone, school supplies, government documents, clothing, vehicle repair, emergency assistance and incentive vendor cards. Outreach: to employers, community partners, referring agents, participants, etc. to educate or promote the program. Placement/Retention: a grant specific incentive for the grant holder that have participants obtain a desired credential and then land a job in that field for $25/hour or more. Empowered Worker Case Story: Michelle was self-referred in June of 2025. She heard about the program from a friend and was immediately intrigued. Michelle’s barriers to employment and training are a criminal record and a disability. She has a history of substance abuse and is committed to her sobriety. She volunteers her time to speak to inmates in the Otter Tail County Jail and engages in speaking opportunities in the cities to religiously affiliated audiences, speaking alongside her former prison cellmate. Most recently, Michelle managed a fast- food chain restaurant that recently closed down. She managed the transition, ensuring that her subordinates found employment and succeeded the transition of closure, as well as herself. She is also a Veteran of the Navy, having served for nine years. Michelle is currently in college full-time at M State working toward being a Licensed Alcohol & Drug Counselor (LADC). She is also continuing to build her network in the recovery realm, as she is actively pursuing work in the field. She gives credit to herself post prison, identifying what it took to break free from the pattern of addiction and the life she wanted out of. She thrives helping others overcome addiction and can’t wait until she enters the career of LADC. 10/17 Workforce Support & Digital Equity Committee Meeting Notes Date/Time: October 21 @ 3:00pm Committee members: Kurt Mortenson (in person), Bob Schempp (virtual), Betsy Roder (virtual) Outline of key actions discussed: 1. Empowered Worker Program update a. 131 referrals to date and 49 active on case load, which is the largest number to date. The Navigator shared that self referrals have increased and feel these are quality participants being referred by word of mouth. b. Awarded $96,000 from DEED Growing Careers Agriculture Grant to expand the Empowered Worker Program into agriculture and ag-related training and job placements. Committee members reviewed a Request for Qualifications for a contracted partner to provider workforce navigation services including case management and employer engagement. c. Staff is working on a significant Drive for 5 budget amendment to shift Direct Services funds to Direct Customer Training category. Committee discussed appropriate amount to retain in Direct Services to dedicate contracted capacity shared with the DEED Growing Careers Agriculture Grant. 2. Workforce Summit planning a. Confirmed speakers including President Brimhall from M State and Labor Market Analyst from DEED to present on impacts of AI on the workforce. b. Empowered Worker Program participant testimonial videos are in progress and will be shared at the summit. c. Promotion of the summit and Poverty Simulation will increase the beginning of November following partner planning meetings. 3. Child care project managers a. Awarded $20,000 from WCI to continue work with contracted Child Care Project Managers. Anticipated to be the last round of project manager funding available, so staff will be meeting with project managers to lay out expectations and goals to accomplish with remaining funds. 4. Review tax abatement request for PioneerCare child care expansion project a. PioneerCare and community partners are leading an expansion of special family child care sites in Fergus Falls. The project will add 3 duplexes (6 providers) dedicated to child care to be constructed from 2026-2028 with Habitat for Humanity as the building partner. b. To keep rents affordable to providers who will locate at these sites, PioneerCare is requesting tax abatement. The sites are likely to be taxable because for-profit child care providers will be leasing space to operate in the units that PioneerCare will own and manage. c. Committee was supportive of the project and advancing the tax abatement request to the County Board of Commissioners for review and approval. d. Committee members were supportive of further exploration and requested more details about the amount the County could commit and the requirements of establishing the fund. Next meeting: Tuesday, November 18 @3pm 11/17 218-998-8060 ® COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY OTTER TAIL COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER LIVE YOUR best life HERE. Government Services Center 520 West Fir Avenue Fergus Falls, MN 56537 @ ottertailcounty.gov Business Development Committee Meeting Notes Date/Time: October 16 @ 1pm Committee members: Val Martin (virtual) Outline of key actions discussed: 1. Manufacturing Month tours a. Collaborating with Elevate to offer manufacturer tours across the county at Showcase Homes, Bongards, Sted Foods, and Re-Ewe’able. Registration is at 22, 20, 48, and 15 respectively. b. Showcase Homes tour led to interest in a home sale from one of the attendees. 2. Workforce Summit planning a. Confirmed speakers including President Brimhall from M State and Labor Market Analyst from DEED to present on impacts of AI on the workforce in the Northwest MN region b. Empowered Worker Program participant testimonial videos are in progress and will be shared at the summit. c. Promotion of the summit and Poverty Simulation will increase the beginning of November following partner planning meetings. 3. Review Community Growth Partnership Grant application from Clitherall Township a. Commercial rehabilitation grant request for $8,000 for exterior refacing and improvements of Vinta (formerly Lakes Vintage) b. Business owner working on updated project bids and Clitherall Township passed their resolution of support on October 15 c. Committee was supportive and provided a recommendation for approval to the full CDA Board. Next meeting: November 20 at 1pm 12/17 218-998-8060 ® COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY OTTER TAIL COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER LIVE YOUR best life HERE. Government Services Center 520 West Fir Avenue Fergus Falls, MN 56537 @ ottertailcounty.gov OTTER TAIL COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION November 5, 2025 BOARD MEETING DATE AGENDA ITEM #5A Amy Baldwin 10/30/2025 REQUESTOR’S SIGNATURE/DATE BOARD ACTION REQUESTED Authorize approval of the grant request and direct staff to prepare necessary agreement with the Clitherall Township for signature PROPOSED REQUEST/JUSTIFICATION An application has been submitted for the CDA’s Community Growth Partnership Grant Program from Clitherall Township. This is the first application from a township for this program. Following is a summary of the application; attached is the application and the Township resolution authorizing application.  Clitherall Township – Vinta / Ice Cream and Candy o Project overview: The property located at 21485 374th Ave at the SE corner of the Hwys 78 and 210 was purchased in 2024 by the current owner, who are currently operating Lakes Vintage and The Warehouse. The ice cream and candy component of the project will be an additional business concept to the current vendor market. o Requested Grant Amount: Requested amount is $8,000 o Total project cost: Total project approximately $163,000 o Use of Funds: Building refacing portion of the project and accessibility improvements. o Sources of Funds: Balance of the project would be funded by owner cash and a bank loan. The exterior and accessibility improvements of a commercial building is a permitted use of the funds. The Business Development Committee reviewed this request and recommends the Board approve the grant request as presented. Staff also recommends approval. PREVIOUS ACTION ON REQUEST/OTHER PARTIES ADVISED: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR DATE: Amy Baldwin 10/30/2025 ATTACHMENT LIST: a. Application b. Resolution of Support FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: N/A BUDGETED: YES NO FUNDING: Community Growth Partnership Program Funds COMMENTS 13/17 - D 14/17 CLITHERALL TOWNSHIP OTTER TAIL COUNTY, MINNESOTA Resolution No. 2025-1 RESOLUTION APPROVING AN APPLICATION FOR FUNDING FROM THE OTTER TAIL COUNTY CDA COMMUNITY GROWTH PARTNERSHIP GRANT PROGRAM WHEREAS, Clitherall Township has identified and reviewed a proposed project of Vi' n+a., within the Township that meets the Otter Tail County Community Development Agency (CDA) Community Growth Partnership Grant program's purposes and criteria; and WHEREAS, Clitherall Township has the capability and capacity to ensure the proposed project to be completed and administered within the Community Growth Partnership Grant program guildelines; and WHEREAS, Clitherall Township has the legal authority to apply for financial assistance; and NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Clitherall Township approves the application for funding from the Otter Tail County CDA Community Growth Partnership Grant program. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that upon approval of its application by the Otter Tail County CDA, 5ec..JL,8 {o\l.. , the Cle.r/L , is hereby authorized to execute such agreements as are necessary to receive and use the funding for the proposed project. Adopted this 1'5-i!'.:-day of OcJ-obef, 2025. BY THE TOWN BOARD Town Chairperson Attest: ~cJua= (01/-. Town Clerk 1 OTTER TAIL COUNTY - MINNESOTA Community Growth Partnership Grant Application GENERAL INFORMATION Project Name: Project Type: Planning Activity Affordable Housing Redevelopment Commercial Rehabilitation Public Infrastructure Applicant City/Township: City/Township Address: Application Contact: Application Contact Email Address: Phone Number: Project Contact (if different): Project Contact Email Address: Phone Number: Authorized City/Township Official(s) for Execution of Contract (name and title): How much funding is being requested? $ Please provide a brief statement summarizing the proposal that will be reviewed as part of the approval process. Include in the summary where this project is in the process (i.e., City process, site control, etc.). 15/17 218-998-8730 ® □ □ COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY □ □ □ OTTER TAIL COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Government Services Center 520 West Fir Avenue Fergus Falls, MN 56537 @ ottertailcounty.gov COMMERCIAL REHABILITATION GRANT QUESTIONS 1. Is the application for a locally administered rehab program or private commercial rehab project? Locally administered rehab program Private commercial rehab project 2. If a locally administered program: Describe the rehabilitation program for which funds are being requested. Who will administer the program? Is this an existing program? Please attach proposed program guidelines. 3. If a private commercial rehab project: Describe the rehabilitation project for which funds are being requested. Describe the work planned. Please attach estimates for the proposed project. 16/17 □ 218-998-8730 ® COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY □ OTTER TAIL COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Government Services Center 520 West Fir Avenue Fergus Falls, MN 56537 @ ottertailcounty.gov 4. Describe how the proposed program/project will benefit the community or area in which it is located, including direct and indirect employment benefits, effects on the tax base (if any), and benefits to other businesses. 5. Leverage: List all sources and uses of funding for the Commercial Rehabilitation request. Source of Funds Amount Committed Pending $ $ $ $ Total: $ Itemized Use of Funds/Expenses Amount Funding Source $ $ $ $ Total: $ 17/17 218-998-8730 ® COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY OTTER TAIL COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Government Services Center 520 West Fir Avenue Fergus Falls, MN 56537 @ ottertailcounty.gov