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Home My WebLink AboutBoard of Commissioners - Minutes - 10/28/2025Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes October 28, 2025 OTTER TAIL COUNTY-MINNESOTA BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS' MINUTES Government Services Center, Commissioners' Room & Via Livestream 515 West Fir Avenue, Fergus Falls, MN October 28, 2025 I 8:30 a.m. CALL TO ORDER The Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners convened at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at the Government Services Center in Fergus Falls, MN. Commissioners Wayne Johnson, Chair; Bob Lahman, Vice Chair; Kurt Mortenson, Dan Bucholz, and Sean Sullivan were present. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Chair Johnson called for approval of the Board Agenda. Motion by Sullivan, second by Mortenson and unanimously carried to approve the Board of Commissioners' Agenda of October 28, 2025, with the following changes and additions: Open Forum General Discussion: Conservation Committee & DNR Letter APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Bucholz, second by Lahman and unanimously carried to approve the consent agenda items as presented: 1. October 14, 2025, Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes 2. Warrants/Bills for October 28, 2025 (Exhibit A) 3. Amazon Warrants/Bills for October 28, 2025 (Exhibit A) 4. Human Services and Public Health Warrants/Bills for October 28, 2025 (Exhibit A) 5. Warrants/Bills, as Approved for Payment by the County Auditor-Treasurer, for October 10 & 17, 2025 6. LRIP Sponsor Resolution No. 2025-98 -Everts Township 7. LRIP Sponsor Resolution No. 2025-99 -Fergus Falls Township 8. LRIP Sponsor Resolution No. 2025-100 -Nidaros Township 9. LRIP Sponsor Resolution No. 2025-101 -City of Vergas 10. Approval of the issuance of an Otter Tail County Purchasing Card, with a 30-day limit of $5,000 for Jodi Teich, Otter Tail County Engineer, as requested by Nick Leonard, Deputy Administrator. OUT-OF-STATE TRAVEL Motion by Mortenson, second by Sullivan and unanimously carried to approve out-of-state travel for Assistant Public Health Director Kristi Goos to travel to Baltimore, MD from April 13-16, 2026 to attend the 2026 Preparedness Summit, "Protecting Our Communities: State and Local Preparedness in Action". Costs are fully covered under the Response Sustainability Grant (RSG). Page 1 of 14 Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes October 28, 2025 VOLUNTEER DRIVER PROGRAM COORDINATION CONTRACT Motion by Lahman, second by Mortenson and unanimously carried to authorize appropriate County Officials' signatures to execute a contract between Otter Tail County Department of Human Services and Wilkin County to purchase Volunteer Transportation Services from Wilkin County, effective October 1, 2025 through December 31, 2026, as presented by Human Services Director Deb Sjostrom. CALL FOR PUBLIC HEARING Motion by Mortenson, second by Sullivan and unanimously carried to schedule a Public Hearing to consider a Property Tax Abatement Request for Parcel No. 71001990738000 on November 18, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. during the regular Board of Commissioners meeting. HRA TAX FORFEIT LOT REQUEST Motion by Lahman, second by Bucholz and unanimously carried to authorize the Housing & Redevelopment Authority (HRA) to purchase a Tax Forfeited Lot, Parcel No. 67000990093000, at a reduced purchase price in the amount of $1,250.00 plus fees, for a proposed affordable home ownership opportunity in Deer Creek, MN , as outlined by Community Development Director Amy Baldwin. DATA ANALYST Motion by Mortenson, second by Sullivan and unanimously carried to reclassify the vacant GIS Administrative Assistant position (A 12/A 13) to a Technology Analyst (C41 /C42/C43) to serve as a Data Analyst to enhance countywide project management in data collection and analysis as described by Assistant Human Resources Director Stephanie Retzlaff. This position is included in the remainder of the 2025 budget and in the proposed 2026 budget. MOU FOR PROPERTY TAX SPECIALIST Motion by Bucholz, second by Lahman and unanimously carried to authorize appropriate County Officials' signatures to execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Otter Tail County and Minnesota Teamsters Employee's Union, Local No. 320 for the addition of a Property Tax Specialist position assignment to the Government Services Technical collective bargaining unit. CLOSED SESSION At 9:00 a.m., Chair Johnson declared the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners meeting closed to the public. The closed session is authorized under Minnesota Statute §130.05, Subd. 3(b) for Attorney-Client Privilege regarding Otter Tail County Jail Litigation. Present in the room were Commissioners Wayne Johnson, Kurt Mortenson, Dan Bucholz, Bob Lahman and Sean Sullivan, Chief Deputy Sheriff Reed Reinbold, County Administrator Nicole Hansen, County Attorney Michelle Eldien, County Board Secretary Hannah Anderson and Stephanie Angolkar with Iverson Reuvers Law Firm joined virtually. The closed session ended at 9:19 a.m. RESOLUTION FOR OTTER TAIL COUNTY TO DECLARE NOVEMBER 4-11 , 2025 OPERATION GREEN LIGHTS FOR VETERANS WEEK OTTER TAIL COUNTY RESOLUTION NO. 2025-102 WHEREAS, the residents of Otter Tail County have great respect, admiration, and the utmost gratitude for all the men and women who have selflessly served our country and this community in the Armed Forces; and Page 2 of 14 Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes October 28, 2025 WHEREAS, the contributions and sacrifices of those who served in the Armed Forces have been vital in maintaining the freedom and way of life enjoyed by our citizens; and WHEREAS, Otter Tail County seeks to honor individuals who have made countless sacrifices for freedom by placing themselves in harm's way for the good of all; and WHEREAS, approximately 200,000 service members transition to civilian communities annually; and an estimated 20 percent increase of service members will transition to civilian life in the near future; and WHEREAS, the National Association of Counties encourages all counties, parishes and boroughs to recognize Operation Green Light for Veterans; and WHEREAS, Otter Tail County appreciates the sacrifices of our United States military personnel and believes specific recognition should be granted. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT, with designation as a Green Light for Veterans County, Otter Tail County hereby declares November 4-11, 2025, as a time to salute and honor the service and sacrifices of those transitioning from active service; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that in observance of Operation Green Light, Otter Tail County will light its buildings green; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Otter Tail County encourages its citizens to recognize the importance of honoring all those who made sacrifices to preserve freedom by displaying green lights at their place of business or residence from November 4-11, 2025. 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 28th day of October 2025. OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Dated: November 4, 2025 Attest: \~/' {Xii( H~ Nicole Hansen, Clerk LG230 APPLICATION TO CONDUCT OFF-SITE GAMBLING ABATE OF MN OTTER TAIL COUNTY RESOLUTION NO. 2025-103 WHEREAS the responsibility for the regulation of lawful gambling and the issuance of licenses and permits for the conduct of lawful gambling lies with the Minnesota Gambling Control Board; and WHEREAS ABATE of MN, will be submitting to the Gambling Control Board an LG230 Application to Conduct Off-Site Gambling on December 13, 2025, at the Silver Moon Lounge & Steakhouse, which is located at the 1117 W Main St, Perham Township of Otter Tail County; and Page 3 of 14 Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes October 28, 2025 WHEREAS the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners is aware of no reason to oppose the conduct of lawful gambling on December 13, 2025, by ABATE of MN at the Silver Moon Lounge & Steakhouse, which is located at the 1117 W Main St, Perham Township of Otter Tail County. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners hereby approves the conduct of lawful gambling by ABATE of MN on December 13, 2025, at the Silver Moon Lounge & Steakhouse which is located at the 1117 W Main St, Perham Township of Otter Tail County, provided the applicant meets all the necessary criteria for the licenses and permits as required by the Gambling Control Board . IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that notice of this application and approval shall be provided to the Township of Perham by sending them a copy of this resolution. The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was introduced by Commissioner Bucholz, duly seconded by Commissioner Sullivan and, after discussion thereof and upon vote being taken thereon, passed unanimously. Adopted at Fergus Falls, MN this 28th day of October 2025. OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Dated: November 4, 2025 Attest: ___.\, ...... ~....;.........a( (;i)"'---k_'-=--il--_..W)'-"--f,L-/L.r-,c._ __ _ Nicole Hansen, Clerk RECESS & RECONVENE At 9:34 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 9:40 a.m . PHELPS MILL PARK BENCH DONATION RESOLUTION OTTER TAIL COUNTY RESOLUTION NO. 2025-104 Resolution approving the donation of Memorial Benches for Phelps Mill Park WHEREAS, Otter Tail County (Recipient) will be receiving three Concrete Family Memorial Benches donated by the following, Friends of Phelps Mill, Duane and Helen Berry Family, Paul and Laurie Lekanng, (Donors) for the permanent installation and use at Phelps Mill County Park; and WHEREAS, The Donors as part of their donation to the Recipient agrees to pay for the purchase of 1 Concrete Memorial Bench each which will include engraving of their family names on the back rest to be installed as part of the Phelps Mill Park Phase 2 construction project to take place in 2026. The Bench dimensions are 72"L x 22"W x 32"H and the Benches will be completed with a Dove Gray LSB Finish. The Concrete Memorial Benches will be initially purchased by the Otter Tail County Parks and Trails Dept and stored at Phelps Mill and reimbursed by the Donors. The Benches will be professionally installed by the Contractor who is the Prime Contractor for the Phelps Mill Park Phase 2 construction project; and WHEREAS, The Donors have worked with the County Parks and Trails Dept. to establish a permanent location for installation of the Benches as part of the Phase 2 Construction Project. Page 4 of 14 Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes October 28, 2025 THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Recipient is willing to accept the donation from the Donors of three Concrete Memorial Benches. Installation of the benches will be apart of the County's Parks and Trails Departments Phase 2 construction project. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that each Donor will be responsible for the individual cost of each one of their benches, the cost of the memorial engraving, and shipping and handling to be determined at time of order as follows; • Friends of Phelps Mill: • Duane & Helen Barry: • Paul & Laurie Lekang: Bench: $1217.00 Bench: $1217.00 Bench: $1217.00 Engraving: $266.00 Engraving: $214.00 Engraving: $238.00 Shipping: TBD Shipping: TBD Shipping: TBD BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that relative to this donation, the Recipient, on behalf of the citizens of Otter Tail County whom it represents, hereby expresses its appreciation and gratefulness for the kindness and generosity of the Friends of Phelps Mill Group, Duane & Helen Barry Family, and Paul & Laurie Lekang for this donation. BE IT FURTHER UNDERSTOOD, that the Recipient authorizes the County Parks and Trails Director to sign and represent Otter Tail County in all transactions related to this donation. 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. Adopted at Fergus Falls, MN this 28th day of October, 2025. OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Dated: November 4, 2025 Attes&( COi& i:J-Cvw Nicole Hansen, Clerk CONSERVATION COMMITTEE Commissioner Wayne Johnson noted that there will be a quorum at the upcoming Conservation Committee meeting on November 24, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. at the Prairie Wetlands Learning Center. The Committee requested that Commissioners from Districts 3 and 5 be in attendance. DNR LETTER Commissioner Wayne Johnson received a letter from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) notifying the Board that Otter Tail County has the authority to limit firearms for deer hunting by adopting an ordinance. Commissioners were in consensus that Otter Tail County will not create an ordinance that limits firearm types. RECESS & RECONVENE At 9:48 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. Page 5 of 14 PUBLIC HEARING Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes October 28, 2025 Land and Resource Management Director Chris LeClair and Otter Tail Water Management District Administrator Alex Kvidt provided background on the proposed expansion of the Otter Tail Water Management District. The expansion considers the addition of four (4) parcels to the Otter Tail Water Management District: Parcel Nos. 02-000-99-0916-000, 02-000-22-0157-003, 25-000-99-1285-000 and 02-000-99-0795-000. At 10:03 a.m., Chair Johnson opened the Public Hearing to Consider the Expansion of the Otter Tail Water Management District. Chair Johnson asked for comments from the public and no comments were received. The Public Hearing was closed at 10:04 a.m. The Land & Resource Management Office will bring the expansion proposal to the next regular Board of Commissioners meeting for final consideration. CANNABIS REGISTRATION APPLICATION -ELEVATED DISPENSARIES Land and Resource Management Director Chris LeClair held discussion on a Cannabis Registration Application from Scott Dahms for a retail cannabis business in Pelican Rapids, MN. This application was previously reviewed and tabled at the September 23, 2025 Board of Commissioners Meeting. Discussion continued regarding the language of "regularly used by minors" in reference to a park as detailed in the County's Ordinance to Regulate Cannabis and Lower-Potency Hemp Businesses. Motion by Lahman, second by Mortenson and unanimously carried to deny the Cannabis Registration Application "Elevated Dispensaries" from Scott Dahms for a retail cannabis business at 40 2nd St, Pelican Rapids, MN 56572 because the buffer requirement of 500 feet of an attraction within a public state, county or city park that is regularly used by minors was not met. The Board noted that it had not received evidence, nor could it provide a factual basis to suggest that the park was not regularly used by minors. Additionally, the Board relied on the intent in adoption of the ordinance pursuant to Minnesota Statutes §342 and §145A related to the protections of public health and safety to limit access to minors. FINAL PLAT -CENTURY FARMS SUBDIVISION Motion by Mortenson, second by Sullivan and unanimously carried to approve the Final Plat known as "Century Farms Subdivision", consisting of 10 Single Family Residential Riparian Lots and d12 Single Family Residential Non-Riparian Lots, 1 Block, located East of 31130 317th St., Underwood, MN 56586, Section 16, Maine Township, Maine (Round) Lake (56-476), NE and Main Lake (56-1520), NE. LOWER POTENCY HEMP EDIBLE RETAIL REGISTRATIONS Land and Resource Management Director Chris LeClair informed the Board that on October 1, 2025, the Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) began accepting license applications for establishments that sell Lower-Potency Hemp Edibles. Leclair noted that applications need to go through the local unit of government for the approval process. Three (3) registration applications were received and considered as follows: Crossroads Convenience Motion by Mortenson, second by Bucholz and unanimously carried to return the Lower-Potency Hemp Edible Registration Application for Crossroads Convenience Center, located at 21136 County Hwy 5, Clitherall, MN 56524, to applicant Jeffrey Olson as the City of Clitherall has not delegated registration authority to Otter Tail County. Ottertail Liquors Motion by Lahman, second by Sullivan and motion carried with Bucholz opposed to approve the Lower- Potency Hemp Edible Registration Application for Ottertail Liquors from Tyler Currie and Currie Ottertail Prop, LLC, to sell Lower-Potency Hemp Edibles (LPHE), located at 328 MN Hwy 78, Ottertail, MN 56571 . Page 6 of 14 ~] '?a!J,E~N!~~~ Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes October 28, 2025 Loonies Pub & Campground, LLP Motion by Sullivan, second by Lahman and motion carried with Bucholz opposed to approve the Lower- Potency Hemp Edible Registration Application for Loonies Pub & Campground, LLP from Vickie Ludwig, to sell Lower-Potency Hemp Edibles (LPHE), located at 31870 County Hwy 130, Vergas, MN 56587 (Candor Township). Candor Township has delegated registration authority to Otter Tail County. CANNABIS REGISTRATION APPLICATION -MARY JANE'S DISPENSARIES Land and Resource Management Director Chris LeClair held discussion on a Cannabis Registration Application from Todd Larson for a retail cannabis business in Clitherall Township. Discussion continued with the Board reviewing the requirements detailed in the County's Ordinance to Regulate Cannabis and Lower- Potency Hemp Businesses. Motion by Mortenson, second by Sullivan and motion carried with Bucholz opposed to approve the Cannabis Registration Application "Mary Jane's Dispensaries" from Todd Larson for a retail cannabis business at 21564 State Hwy 78 , Battle Lake, MN 56515 (Clitherall Township) as the location meets requirements for operation. LONG LAKE IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT Land and Resource Management Director Chris LeClair presented the Findings and Order to Establish the Long Lake Improvement District (LID). Discussion continued with an overview of the LID establishment process. Motion by Sullivan, second by Bucholz and unanimously carried to establish the Long Lake (56-784) Improvement District as outlined in the Order Establishing Long Lake Improvement District. CANCELLATION OF CONTRACT FOR REPURCHASE OF TAX-FORFEITED LAND (THOMAS RUNNINGEN) OTTER TAIL COUNTY RESOLUTION NO. 2025-105 WHEREAS, Parcel 76000990480001 was forfeited to the State of Minnesota for nonpayment of taxes on July 29,2014;and WHEREAS, Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners adopted Otter Tail County Resolution No. 2016-31 on May 10, 2016 approving the repurchase of tax forfeited property in Pelican Rapids City, Parcel 76000990480001, Frazee's 2nd Addn, E ½ of Lots 1, 2 & 3 Blk 11 addressed as 418 pt Avenue SE, Pelican Rapids, MN 56572; and WHEREAS, Contract Number 2016-001 for Repurchase of Tax-Forfeited Land Between Otter Tail County and Thomas Runningen was signed by Thomas Runningen and the Otter Tail County Auditor on May 17, 2016 creating an initial payment plus 1 O equal installment payment repurchase plan; and WHEREAS, The former owner Thomas Runningen defaulted on the agreement by failing to meet the terms by not making full payment on the installments due December 31 , 2018 and beyond; and WHEREAS, The former owner was mailed formal Notice of Default and Pending Board Action Due to Non- Payment Related to Parcel ID 76000990480001 on May 27, 2025, a second notice on June 25, 2025 and served a final notice on July 28, 2025 and has failed to make the required payment by 4:30 p.m. on October 27, 2025; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT, the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners officially cancels the Repurchase Contract Number 2016-001 and terminates all rights of the former owner in the property and instructs the County Auditor-Treasurer to make the appropriate changes to property and tax records. Thomas Page 7 of 14 WJ 9c,!J,E~N!~~~ Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes October 28, 2025 Runningen will be notified of the cancellation by service of this Resolution. The property will revert to its tax- forfeited status, making it available for future disposition as required by law. This Resolution also serves to provide two months written notice to the former owner to vacate the premises pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 504B.285, subd. 1 b. 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 28th day of October 2025. OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS By: --+,<-.Io.£..,,,,...,.~~,l<'--,,...,,._-1--,-<-~~;q,...<~-+----- Wa rs Chair Dated: November 4, 2025 Attest: & ~b<(yJ_; Nicole Hansen, Clerk CANCELLATION OF CONTRACT FOR REPURCHASE OF TAX-FORFEITED LAND (TEEPLE TRUST) OTTER TAIL COUNTY RESOLUTION NO. 2025-106 WHEREAS, Parcel 20000990697000 was forfeited to the State of Minnesota for nonpayment of taxes on August 7, 2023; and WHEREAS, Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners adopted Otter Tail County Resolution No. 2023-57 on September 12, 2023 approving the repurchase of tax forfeited property in the Township of Edna Parcel 20000990697000 Section 18 Township 136 Range 40 Engstrom Beach 5th Addition Lot Sixteen (16) Block One (1) addressed as 34399 Engstrom Beach Lane, Dent MN 56528; and WHEREAS, Contract Number 2023-001 for Repurchase of Tax-Forfeited Land Between Otter Tail County and Teeple Trust was signed by Steve and Bob Teeple, Trustees and the Otter Tail County Auditor on December 20, 2023 creating a three payment repurchase plan; and WHEREAS, The former owner Teeple Trust defaulted on the agreement by failing to meet the terms by not making the full second payment due December 31 , 2024; and WHEREAS, The former owner was mailed formal Notice of Default and Pending Board Action Due to Non- Payment Related to Parcel ID 20000990697000 on May 22, 2025, a second notice on June 25 , 2025 and served a final notice on July 28 , 2025 and has failed to make the required payment by 4:30 p.m. on October 27, 2025. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT, the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners officially cancels the Repurchase Contract Number 2023-001 and terminates all rights of the former owner in the property and instructs the County Auditor-Treasurer to make the appropriate changes to property and tax records. Teeple Trust will be notified of the cancellation by service of this Resolution. The property will revert to its tax-forfeited status, making it available for future disposition as required by law. This Resolution also serves to provide two month's written notice to the former owner to vacate the premises pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 5048.285, subd. 1b. Page 8 of 14 Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes October 28, 2025 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 28th day of October 2025. OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Dated: November 4, 2025 Attest: \i' &J kH lv,/1---' Nicole Hansen, Clerk PAID FAMILY & MEDICAL LEAVE POLICY Motion by Lahman, second by Mortenson and unanimously carried to adopt the Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML) Policy to fulfill statutory requirements as set forth in Chapter 268B, effective January 1, 2026, as presented by County Administrator Nicole Hansen. ADJOURNMENT At 10:56 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, November 4, 2025, at the Government Services Center in Fergus Falls and via livestream. OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Page 9 of 14 Dated: November 4, 2025 Attest:&· C,DLt_J.i-uti'l~ Nicole Hansen, Clerk Page 10 of 14 210 TIRES & 01.•\ll·NG LLC . .\-OX VVELOING SUPPLY CO INC A&A RECYCLING LLC ALBANY RECYCLING CENTER ALLEN'S AU O BODY & TO'NING Ar~ E ICA W'ELDING & G . .\S INC ANOKA CO TREAS RY OFFICE APEX EQUIPMENT LLC ASSOCIATION OF MN COUNTIES AlJTO VAL E BA TILE LAKE AXON ENTERPRISE INC B-RODS \t\o'ELD & FAB B,.\CHELDERIJARED BAN-KOE SYSTEMS INC BA TILE L.\KElCITY OF BEYER BODY S OP I C Bl!..ADOV\11 INA BOVVERSJROB ERT BRANDON COMMUNICA IONS INC BRAUN VENDING INC BURE.\ OF CRIMINAL APP EHENSION BUSHM,.\N.1 OHN BUY-MOR PARTS & SERVICE LLC CERTIFIED AUTO REPAIR CODE 4 SERVICES INC COLLEGE WAY AUTO COOPER'S OFF:ICE SUPPLY INC CUSTOM RUCK ONE SOURCE LP D & TVENTURES LLC DACOTAH PAPER CO DEM-CON MATERtAtS RECOVERY LLC OENZEL'S REGION 'INASTE INC DONOHOJMICHAEL ECKHARDTJK,IMBERL Y ERGOMETRICS INC EVCO PE ROLEUM PRODUCTS INC FASTENA.L COMPANY FERG JS FALLS DAILY JOURNAL FERGUS FALLS SCHOOL DIST 544 FERG S FALLSJCITY OF FERG S POVVER PUfij P INC FIDLAR TECHNOLOGIES INC Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes October 28, 2025 (Exhibit A) Amount 320.00 122.50 ·t ,340.00 1,629.56 271.00 151.45 14,02.5.00 126.30 4,050.00 184.99 98.25 2,500.00 55 .9.S 1,89 0.00 425.00 1,960.00 48 1.80 392.40 10,002.69 58.00 2,640.00 13.00 687.74 69'4.25 2,408.05 38 5.04 323.6 1 2,788.12 1,186.19 '123.87 2,815.77 238.6,9, 397.40 E,75.00 189.42 160.10 66.14 ·1,004_34 175.00 '1,800.00 24 ,245.00 4,e.50.00 Page 11 of 14 Vendor Name FIRST LU HERAN CHURCH FISCHER/JUDD FORUM COMM !CATIONS COMPANY FOTH INFRASTRUCT IRE & ENVIRONMEI' FRAZIER/BRENT G.ALLS LlC GU,4.RDIA FLEET SUPPLY HA\•VES SEP IC TANK PUMPING LLC HELLAND/KRISTINE IMAGING SPECl.4.L TIES LLC INI ERSTATE ENGINEERING INC INITERSTATE POWER SYSTEMS INC AKE'S JOHNS LLC ET-lNAY MULTIPLE SERVIICES INC 0 NSON CON ROLS FIRE PROTECTIOt-. OHNSON/MARK T KOEP'S SEPTJC LLC KRONH.1ANN CONSTRUCTION INC LAKES COMMUNI COOPERATIVE LANGLlE/STEVEN LA\1\l'SON PRODUCTS INC LEE PROPERTY CARE LEE.ITHOr, AS LEGAL SERVICES OF N'N MINNESOTA LEIGHTON MEDIA -DETROIT LAKES LEIGHTON MEOLA. -FERGUS FALLS LIBERTY IRE SERVICES LLC LOCATORS & SUPPLIES INC M-R SIGN CO INC MAPA MARCO TECHNOLOGIES LLC I\, ARTHAlERfTERENCE MCCONN/CHRISTOPHER MINNESOTA MOTOR COi\, PANY MINNESOTA SHERIFFS' .ASSOClATION MJNNKOT A ENVIRO SERVICES INC MN TRANSPOR ,ATION ALLIANCE MNCCC LOCKBOX MUDGE/JAMES NAPA CENTRA.l NELSO OYEN TORVtK PLLP NELSON/CHAD Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes October 28, 2025 (Exhibit A) Amount 2,520.00 259.80 26,7 .50 59 ,776.53 269.60 2,43-6.91 15 ,522.76 160.00 1,000.00 1,450.00 11,060.90 212.44 310.00 3,655.00 697.00 393.20 150.00 140.00 339.49 582.60 804.79 390.00 397.40 1,25{)_00 174.00 833.00 4,16,1.80 485.62 1,53-7.28 270.00 17,423.48 919.40 357.22 223.69 175.00 1.86.00 95.00 8,713.69 26.79 168.47 380.00 10.80 Page 12 of 14 Vendor Name NE'tlVILLEJ'DARREN NORTHERN SAFE1Y TECHNOLOGY INC NORTHL4.ND AREA SERVICES NORTH'•NEST IRON FIREM.A INC NORTH'WEST TIRE INC NOVA FIRE PROTECTfON INC NUSS TRI CK & EOUlPMENT OFFICE OF r NIT SERVICES OK TIRE STORE -MOTLEY OLSON TIRE & OIL OTTER TAIL CO AUDITOR OTTER TAIL CO PUBUC HEAL TH OTTER T,4.IL CO TREASURER PA'N PUBLICATIONS LLC PERHAMi'CffY OF PE E'S AMOCO PLM LAKE & LAND f11 ANAGEMENT CORP PRAIRIE LAKES MUNICIPAL SOLID VVASTE PRIMADAT A LLC PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMEN ACADEfJ PSICK CAPITOL SOLUTIONS INC PUBUC GROUP LLC/THE QUINCER AMUSEMENT CORP QUINLIVAN & HUGHES PA RDO EQUIPMENT CO RDO TRUCK CENTERS LLC REHRIG PACIFIC COMPANY RIPLEY'S J C ROSENGRENlRUTH SCHOENEBERGER FUNERAL & CREMA I S:IGN'NORKS SIGNS & BANNERS INC SPECIAL TY CLEANING & RESTORATION SRF CONSUL ING GRO P INC STEINS INC STONEBROOKE ENGINEERING INC SUMMIT FOOD SERVICE LLC SUPER SEPTIC INC SvVANSTO EQU:IPMEN CORP THOMSON REUTERS -WES OM FORD/TRAVIS TRANSPORTATION COLLABORATIVE & TRITESJ'DAVID Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes October 28, 2025 (Exhibit A) Amount 468.10 1,033.39 11,239.00 667.99 123.56 380.00 3,048.11 3,512.74 304.89 769.50 473.00 184.00 220,077.01 209.00 204.99 180.00 284.70 306 .50 25,000.00 3,5,00.00 3,708.33 8,934.23 90,000.00 110.00 96 .59 1,963.63 231,429.00 250.00 163.80 60 0.00 314.00 24,406.50 37,375.46 1,435.5 1 18,975.79 13,856.90 99.00 24,598.16 3,271.55 13.00 1,976.50 303.90 Page 13 of 14 Vendor ame TSCHIDA/CRAIG ULTIMA.TE AUTO SAFETY INC NIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA NM,A.NNED SYS EMS RESEA.RCH \/ES IS VES IS VJ.NCO I ,C 'N.A,DENA.A.SPHALT INC 'N.ALLVVORK R IC!< CENTER WASSID,A.VJD F 'NEST/RIC ARD WIDSE SMITH NOL TING & ASSOCIATE! vVILSON.NV'ARREN R ZIEGLER INC Final Total: Vendor Name AMAZON C,A.PIT AL SERVICES INC Final Total: Vendor Name BEEBOUTlLA'vVANA COUN IES • ROVIOING TECHNO LOGY FERG S IRE CENTER INC HAUGE/LESLIE HEGLUND/EMfL Y JACOBS. AYLOR 0 NSON/'KARI rv A.HUBE-OT',iVA CAP INC MICHAEUJOLENE MN DEPT OF UMAN SERVICES OTTER TAIL CO SHERIFF PENKE VALDES/LYNNE PETERSON/T IM PREMIER BIOTECH LABS LLC ROOUCTJVE AL ERNATIVES INC QUALITY TOYOTA RE1NIND INC SCHOOL DIST 544 -FERGUS FALLS SCHOOL DIST 547 -PARKERS PRAIRIE SEVEN COUN PROCESS SERVERS LLC Final Total: Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes October 28, 2025 (Exhibit A) Amount 102.41 139.44 250.00 1,199.00 80.05 205.85 136.00 18,380.00 41'1.52 296.20 420.50 6,013.90 266.80 1,793.0-B 994,181.88 Amount 7,435.72 7,435.72 Amount '1 35.00 25,5.00 777.1 5 122.49 15.06 104.86 75.69 17,732.50 140.79 176,35,5.90 86.80 36.50 15.74 2,734.10 3,137.50 293.02 2,920.00 7,f,00.00 7,f,00.00 75.00 220,013.10 Page 14 of 14 Vendor Name ELLISON/REESE FERGUS POVVER PUMP INC FERGUS TIRE CENTER INC GEORGESON/ANTHONY HEAL HCARE ENVIRO r~ ENTAL SERVICE LAKE REGION HEALTHCARE LIEN.IJ0DY MAGNUSSON/LA.NE t\l CKESS0N MEDICAL-SURGICAL GOV SC MilNNES0 TA MOTOR COMPANY MORTENSON OUTDOOR SIGN OTTER TAIL CO TREASURER PELICA RAPIDS PRESS SAN0FIPASTEUR INC SCREEINVISI0N MEDIA Final Total: Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes October 28, 2025 (Exhibit A) Amount 24.37 188.41 27.00 119.00 351.85 667.67 22.00 86.83 95.80 110.46 795.00 256.00 695.3.B 1,709.72 145.8:, 5,295.34 Drainage Authority Meeting Minutes October 28, 2025 OTTER TAIL COUNTY-MINNESOTA DRAINAGE AUTHORITY MINUTES Government Services Center, Commissioners' Room & Via Livestream 515 West Fir Avenue, Fergus Falls, MN October 28, 2025110:56 a.m. CALL TO ORDER The Otter Tail County Drainage Authority convened at 10:56 a.m. Tuesday, October 28, 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 October 28, 2025 and the Consent Agenda of October 28, 2025 as follows: 1. October 14, 2025, Drainage Authority Meeting Minutes 2. Warrants/Bills for October 28, 2025 (Exhibit A) ADJOURNMENT At 10:57 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, November 4, 2025, at the Government Services Center in Fergus Falls and via livestream. OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Dated: November 4, 2025 Attest ~• tQk_U t1r\4-'----: Nicole Hansen, Clerk Page 1 of 2 Page 2 of 2 Vendor Name BORDERLAND CONTRACTING LLC GEERDES/GREG OUSTON ENGINEERING IINC OLSON.HYLER OTTER TAIL CO TREASURER Final Total: Drainage Authority Meeting Minutes October 28, 2025 (Exhibit A) Amount 800.00 200.00 4,003.70 200 .00 1,131.58 6,335.28