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November 18, 2025
OTTER TAIL COUNTY-MINNESOTA
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS' MINUTES
Government Services Center, Commissioners' Room & Via Livestream
515 West Fir Avenue, Fergus Falls, MN
November 18, 20251 8:30 a.m.
CALL TO ORDER
The Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners convened at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at the
Government Services Center in Fergus Falls, MN. Commissioners Wayne Johnson, Chair; Bob Lahman, Vice
Chair; Kurt Mortenson, Dan Bucholz, and Sean Sullivan were present.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Chair Johnson called for approval of the Board Agenda. Motion by Mortenson, second by Bucholz and
unanimously carried to approve the Board of Commissioners' Agenda of November 18, 2025, with the
following additions:
A/O Committee: OTWMD Appointments Discussion & BWSR Commissioner Seat Opening
EGCI Committee: Township LRIP Letters of Support
APPROVALOFCONSENTAGENDA
Motion by Sullivan, second by Lahman and unanimously carried to approve the consent agenda items as
presented:
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1. November 4, 2025, Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
2. Warrants/Bills for November 18, 2025 (Exhibit A)
3. Amazon Warrants/Bills for November 18, 2025 (Exhibit A)
4. Human Services and Public Health Warrants/Bills for November 18, 2025 (Exhibit A)
5. Warrants/Bills, as Approved for Payment by the County Auditor-Treasurer, for October
31, 2025 and November 7, 2025
6. Correction to LRIP Sponsor Resolution No. 2025-99 -Fergus Falls Township
7. LRIP Sponsor Resolution No. 2025-111 -Perham Township
8. LRIP Sponsor Resolution No. 2025-112 -Tordenskjold & St. Olaf Townships
9. LRIP Sponsor Resolution No. 2025-113 -Tumuli Township
10. CSAH 50 LRIP Fund Request Resolution No. 2025-114
11. CSAH 82 LRIP Fund Request Resolution No. 2025-115
12. Approval of the renewal for a Tobacco License for the Elizabeth General Store licensed
by Steven Olson, Olson Oil Co. for the period of January 1, 2026, through December
31 , 2026.
13. Approval of the renewal for a Tobacco License for the Big Chief licensed by Big Chief
Inc, Patrick Hofer, for the period of January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026.
Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
November 18, 2025
14. Approval of the renewal for a Tobacco License for Undermart licensed by Steven Olson,
Olson Oil Co for the period of January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026.
15. Approval of the renewal for a Tobacco License for the City of Battle Lake Municipal
Liquor Store, City of Battle Lake, Clerk Valerie Martin for the period of January 1, 2026,
through December 31, 2026.
16. Approval of the renewal for a Tobacco License for Carr's Lake Country Supermarket,
Licensed by Eric Carr for the period of January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026.
17. Approval of the renewal for a Tobacco License for Lakeland General Store, licensed by
ECR Assets LLC, Bobby J Schempp Jr for the period of January 1, 2026, through
December 31, 2026.
18. Approval of the renewal for a Tobacco License for Crossroads Convenience Center,
licensed by Jeffrey S Scott for the period of January 1, 2026, through December 31,
2026.
19. Approval of the renewal for a Tobacco License for Wagon Wheel, licensed by Olson Oil
Co Inc, by Steven Olson for the period of January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026.
20. Approval of the renewal for a Tobacco License for LCC Dent Oasis, licensed by Lakes
Community Cooperative for the period of January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026.
21 . Approval of the renewal for a Tobacco License for the LCC Ottertail Oasis, licensed by
Lakes Community Cooperative for the period January 1, 2026, through December 31,
2026.
22 . Approval of the renewal for a Tobacco License for the LLC Perham Oasis, licensed by
Lakes Community Cooperative for the period January 1, 2026, through December 31,
2026.
23. Approval of the renewal for a Tobacco License for Rahn's Oil & Propane, Inc dba North
Star Gas & Grocery, Dave Rahn owner for the period of January 1, 2026, through
December 31, 2026.
24. Approval of the renewal for a Tobacco License for Rahn's Oil & Propane, Inc dba Big
Foot Gas & Grocery, Dave Rahn owner for the period of January 1, 2026, through
December 31, 2026.
LG230 APPLICATION TO CONDUCT OFF-SITE GAMBLING
ERHARD 4TH OF JULY
OTTER TAIL COUNTY RESOLUTION NO. 2025-116
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 Erhard 4th of July, will be submitting to the Gambling Control Board an LG230 Application to
Conduct Off-Site Gambling for Twelve events beginning January 2, 2026, through February 28, 2026, dates
as follows: Jan 2nd & 3rd . Jan 9th & 10th, Jan 16th & 17th, Jan 23rd & 24th, Jan 30th & 31st, Feb 6th & 7th,
Feb 13th & 14th, Feb 20th & 21st, Feb 27th & 28th, for the Erhard 4th of July at the Ice Hole Portable Bar Ice
House, which is located at the Public access on Lake Lida County Highway 4, Pelican Rapids, MN 56572,
Otter Tail County; and
WHEREAS the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners is aware of no reason to oppose the conduct of
lawful gambling for Twelve events beginning January 2, 2026, through February 28, 2026, dates as follows:
Jan 2nd & 3rd. Jan 9th & 10th, Jan 16th & 17th, Jan 23rd & 24th, Jan 30th & 31st, Feb 6th & 7th, Feb 13th &
14th, Feb 20th & 21st, Feb 27th & 28th, for the Erhard 4th of July at the Ice Hole Portable Bar Ice House,
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which is located at the Public access on Lake Lida County Highway 4, Pelican Rapids, MN 56572, Otter Tail
County.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners hereby approves
the conduct of lawful gambling by Erhard 4th of July for Twelve events beginning January 2, 2026, through
February 28, 2026, dates as follows: Jan 2nd & 3rd. Jan 9th & 10th, Jan 16th & 17th, Jan 23rd & 24th, Jan
30th & 31st, Feb 6th & 7th , Feb 13th & 14th, Feb 20th & 21st, Feb 27th & 28th, for the Erhard 4th of July at
the Ice Hole Portable Bar Ice House, which is located at the Public access on Lake Lida County Highway 4,
Pelican Rapids, MN 56572, 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 Mortenson, duly
seconded by Commissioner Sullivan and, after discussion thereof and upon vote being taken thereon, passed
unanimously.
Adopted at Fergus Falls, MN this 18th day of November 2025.
OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Dated: December 2, 2025
Attest: Jy 1· {\JCu.., l.\-01,<V
Nicole Hansen, Clerk
RECESS & RECONVENE
At 8:35 a.m., Chair Johnson declared the meeting of the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners recessed
for a short break. The Board of Commissioners meeting was reconvened at 8:40 a.m.
SIGNATORY AUTHORITY
Motion by Sullivan, second by Bucholz and unanimously carried to authorize signatory authority to Human
Services Director Deb Sjostrom, or successor, to sign on behalf of Otter Tail County for the annual Child
Support Cooperative Agreement and to authorize signatory authority to Human Services Director Deb
Sjostrom to sign on behalf of Otter Tail County the, one-time, contract with the Improve Group for the Becker,
Clay, Otter Tail, and Wilken (BCOW) Adult Mental Health Initiative Needs Assessment.
RECESS & RECONVENE
At 8:45 a.m., Chair Johnson declared the meeting of the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners recessed
for a short break. The Board of Commissioners meeting was reconvened at 8:51 a.m.
NCIC TECHNOLOGY GRANT
Motion by Mortenson, second by Lahman and unanimously carried for the Sheriffs Office to accept a grant
from the jail communications provider, NCIC, in the amount of $5,000.00, for the Inmate Welfare Fund, as
presented by County Sheriff Barry Fitzgibbons.
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RECESS & RECONVENE
At 8:52 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 9:00 a.m.
PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS
Brian & Angie Fosse
Motion by Mortenson, second by Sullivan and motic;m carried with Johnson abstaining to approve a Conditional
Use Permit for shoreland alterations within the bluff/bluff impact zone consisting of 287 cubic yards of
earthmoving to accommodate the building and expansion of an existing structure, as recommended by the
Planning Commission, with the following conditions: 1) Submission of an updated erosion control plan, 2) the
project state date shall be after April 15, 2026, as weather permits, 3) installation of gutters and implementation
of topographical alterations to help prevent water and runoff from flowing toward the lake, 4) verification and
further definition of the retention pond area to ensure adequate capture of stormwater runoff, and 5) the
Planning Commission's recommendation is contingent upon approval by the Board of Adjustment prior to the
start of the project. This proposal is located in Section 26, Lida Township, Lida Lake (56-747), GD.
RECESS & RECONVENE
At 9:08 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: 15 a.m.
PRAIRIE LAKES CHB JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT
Motion by Mortenson, second by Lahman and unanimously carried to approve changes to the Prairie Lakes
Community Health Board (CHB) Joint Powers Agreement (JPA), which includes the removal of all references
to proxy voting to comply with state statutes, and to authorize appropriate County Officials' signatures on the
updated Joint Powers Agreement between Otter Tail County and Wilkin County.
VACATING A PORTION OF AN ARCHIVE COUNTY ROAD KNOWN AS
COUNTY ROAD NUMBER 82
OTTER TAIL COUNTY RESOLUTION NO. 2025-117
WHEREAS, because of the completed construction of County State Aid Highway Number 20 in Government
Lot Four (4), Section Six (6), Township One Hundred Thirty-seven (137) North, Range Forty-two (42) West,
in Otter Tail County, which takes the place of and serves the same purpose as the old portion of the right of
way of County Road number 82, a portion of that pre-existing right of way is no longer used or necessary; and
WHEREAS, the Otter Tail County Highway Engineer recommends vacating the rights of the public in the said
old portion of the right of way of County Road number 82 no longer used or necessary; and
WHEREAS, the original right of way interest was part of the archive County Road 82, established by a Board
of County Commissioners Road Order on March 27th, 1893, and changed on January 3rd, 1923 to go through
portions of Lots 3 & 4 of Liberty Beach, according to the certified Plat thereof on file and of record in the office
of the Recorder in and for Otter Tail County; and
WHEREAS, the original right of way interest was established more than 40 years ago, was not fee title and
was not recorded with the Otter Tail County Recorder; and
WHEREAS, no highway improvement has been constructed on the subject right of way and no maintenance
has occurred within the last 40 years.
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Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
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NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 163.11, subdivision 4, Otter
Tail County hereby vacates the right of way southerly of the County State Aid Highway Number 20 corridor in
the area described as follows:
That part of Lots 3, 4, 5 and 6 of LIBERTY BEACH, said plat is on file and of record in the office of the Recorder
in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, as shown on Meadowland Surveying, lnc.'s Certificate of Survey 10654-15R
dated October 1, 2025, described as follows:
Commencing at the northwesterly corner of said Lot 6; thence South 00 degrees 36 minutes 01 second
East 234.00 feet on an assumed bearing along the westerly line of said Lot 6 to the southwesterly corner of
said Lot 6; thence North 84 degrees 02 minutes 52 seconds East 35.00 feet along the southerly line of said
Lot 6 to the point of beginning; thence North 04 degrees 31 minutes 11 seconds West 167 .03 feet on a straight
line between said point of beginning and a point on the northerly line of said Lot 6 which is 19.00 feet easterly
of the northwesterly corner of said Lot 6 as measured along the northerly line of said Lot 6; thence North 84
degrees 04 minutes 39 seconds East 122.73 feet; thence easterly on a curve concave to the south, having a
central angle of 03 degrees 28 minutes 15 seconds and a radius of 919.87 feet, for a distance of 55.72 feet
(chord bearing South 86 degrees 54 minutes 59 seconds East) to the easterly line of said Lot 3; thence South
00 degrees 19 minutes 25 seconds East 158.93 feet along the easterly line of said Lot 3 to the southeasterly
corner of said Lot 3; thence South 84 degrees 02 minutes 52 seconds West 166.35 feet along the southerly
line of said LIBERTY BEACH to the point of beginning.
The names of the parties known by the Board to be owners and occupants or interested in the above-described
land are as follows:
Michael J. Sundquist and Kathy J. Sundquist (PIN 17-000-99-0668-000)
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 18th day of November 2025.
OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Dated: December 2, 2025
Attest: l i' OOLJ..\.tvv.u
Nicole Hansen, Clerk
OUT-OF-STATE TRAVEL
Motion by Sullivan, second by Mortenson and unanimously carried to approve out-of-state travel for County
Engineer Jodi Teich to attend the National Association of County Engineers (NACE) Annual Conference in
Arlington, TX from April 10-16, 2026 and to attend the NACE Legislative Fly-In in Washington, DC. from
February 18-22, 2026.
DRUG COURT COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT
Motion by Sullivan, second by Lahman and unanimously carried to authorize appropriate County Officials'
signatures on the Cooperative Agreement between Otter Tail County Probation and the Otter Tail County
Adult Drug Treatment Court for the Adult Drug Treatment Court program.
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Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
November 18, 2025
RECESS & RECONVENE
At 9:37 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 9:59 a.m.
PUBLIC HEARING
At 10:01 a.m., Chair Johnson opened the Public Hearing regarding a Property Tax Abatement for Parcel No.
71001990738000. Chair Johnson asked for comments from the public and no comments were received. The
Public Hearing closed at 10:02 a.m. Community Development Director Amy Baldwin will bring the resolution
to an upcoming meeting for final consideration.
ADJOURNMENT
At 10:03 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, December 2, 2025, at the Government
Services Center in Fergus Falls and via livestream.
OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Dated: December 2, 2025
Attest:~-6o/,U4WV}/
Nicole Hansen, Clerk
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Vendor Name
,!\-OX '.\''ELDING SI PPL Y CO INC
,\CME TOOLS
ADAM FIX PAINTING LLC
ADVANCED AUTO CARE
ADVANCED BUSI ESS MET ODS
AL'S REFRIGERATION
ALBANY RECYCLING CENTER
.4.LLIAN ENGINE.ERi G INC
ALVSTAD &ASSOCllA.TES
AQUA LA\l\i'N
,4.UTO VALUE FERG S FALLS
A TO VAL E ERHAM
AVERY, ATTORNEY AT LA\1\1'.IJILl
BANCORP BAN NA E
BARR ENGINEERING CO
BUT MECHA: ICAL LLC
BRAUN I ER . CCORPORATIO
BRAUN VENDING INC
BREDENBERG.IALEXIS
CERTIFIED LA.BORATORIES
CHARM-TEX INC
CHS INC
CLAY CO SHERIFF
CLEAN PLUS INC
CLEAN s•~VEEP COMMERCIAL SERVICES
CODE 4 SERVICES INC
COOPER'S OFFICE SUPPLY l1NC
CORNFIELD C.A.FE INC
COSSETTE ELECTRIC LLC
CULLIGAN OF 'NADENA
DACO:T AH PAPER CO
DAKOTA BUSINESS SOLUTIONS INC
DEANS DISTRIBU ING
DOUBLE A CATERI .G
DOUGLAS CO All
EHLERS & ASSOCIATES I C
FARMERS CO-OP OIL
FERGUS FALLS DAILY JO RNAL
FERGUS FAU_S_1'CITY OF
FERGUS HOME & HARDVVARE INC
FERGUS POVVER PUMP INC
FERGUS TIRE CENTER INC
Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
November 18, 2025 (Exhibit A)
Amount
303.74
539.00
2,135.00
5,224.76
1,162.91
1,861.00
3,262.00
1,277.76
848.00
17,350.00
259.58
27.48
774.78
80.00
2,144.50
2,145.09
9,155.25
9.00
22.50
606.95
71.93
216.17
52.90
1,020.00
1,395.00
18,029.88
12,570.95
795.00
7,042.67
78.50
1,0 15.78
1,205.00
1,11 1.89
152.00
26,585:06
533.75
·1,379.66
·1,726.80
6.00
573.98
31,895.00
27.00
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Vendor Name
FLEET SI PPL Y
FORTR,\ LLC
FORUM COMM !CATIONS COMPANY
FRANZ REPROGRAP ICS INC
G &. R CONTROLS INC
GALLS LLC
GANOE/KATIE
GAPPA OIL CON PANY INC
GRAINGER! iC
GUARDIAN RFID
HANSONJBRANDIE
HILLYARD -HUTCHINSON
OUSTON ENGINEERING INC
USEBYlRYAN
UTTENE /MARY
ACOBSON/ EATHER
AKE'S JOHNS LLC
SPOR S INC
OHNSON CON ROLS FIRE PROTECTIOI\
OHNSON/DE A
LAKES COMMU ITY COOPERATIVE
LEGAL SER\llCES OF N'v'V MIN ESOTA
LEIGHITO MEDIA -FERGUS FALLS
LIBERTY TIRE SERVICES LLC
UEN.!'ERIC
LIFTOFF LLC
LOCATORS & SUPPLIES I C
M-R SIG CO INC
MARCO TECHNOLOGIES LLC
t~ ARCO TECHNOLOGIES LLC
MARK SAND & GRAVEL CO
r ARKS FLEET S IPPLY INC
r ARTINNALERIE
MID'NES MAC INERY CO
MIELKE OIL CO INC
MINNESOTA MOTOR COMPANY
MN CONTINUING L·EGAL EDUCATIO
MN DEPT OF HUMAN SERVICES
MN DEPT OF LABOR & INDUSTRY
MN POLLUTION CONTROL AG ENCY
MNCCC LOCKBOX
MONROE O\1\i'MASTER LLC
Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
November 18, 2025 (Exhibit A)
Amount
15.4,B
570.66
267.50
6-2.62
1,155.00
1,247.25
900.00
69.50
1,304.34
306.00
168.00
215.40
8,772.60
690.00
500.00
168.00
506.16
2,407.80
8,997.57
206.60
335.74
1,350.00
1,533.50
3,377.90
31.17
3,408.00
1,447.70
20,290.69
2,718.33
975.22
213,121 .90
6.10
90.00
72.96
4;117.30
1,688.23
205.00
451.68
145.00
96,153.74
27,433.24
60.00
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Vendor Name
MOORE ENGINEERING INC
NAPA CENTRAL
NELSO ~CAD
NORTH CEN • RAL tNC
NORTHERN SAFETY TECHNOLOGY INC
NORTHLA.ND AREA SERVICES
NORTH1NEST IRO FIREMA INC
NYHUS FAMILY SALES INC
OK TIRE STORE
OLSON FUNERAL HOME
OLSON OIL CO INC
OTTER T.A.IL CO RECORDER
OTTERTAIL .A.GGREGATE INC
PARKERS PRAIRIE/CITY OF
EBBLE U\KE AU 0
PELICAN PETE BO!JY SHOP&. TOWING IN
PB BERTON l.AV\I PLLP
PEOPLEFACTS LLC
PERHA~~ AREA EMS
PERH-\M STEEL & 1NElDING
PHOENIX S JPPL Y
PLUNKE S VARME GUAR!J
PRAIRIE RIDGE HOSPITAL & HEAL SH
PRAIRIE SCALE SYSTEMS INC
PYE-BARKER FIRE & SAFETY LLC
QIJICK'S A A .A,UTO PAR S
RAMSEY COS ERIFF
RDO EQUIPMENT CO
RECYCLE TECHNOLOGIES INC
RODERiBETSY
ROGAL( EITH
SAMUELSO ~iHEl[)I
SAN! .-\TION PRODUCTS INC
SCHEMPP JRlBOBBY
SCHORNACKiDAVID
SCHURiKA TH LEEN
SERVICE FOOD SUPER VAlU
SHERWIN-WILLIAMS COMPANY INClTHE
SHOEM.AKERiBRENDA
SIGELt~ AN S EEL & RECYCUNG INC
SIGN GUYS LLC
Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
November 18, 2025 (Exhibit A)
Amount
58,9gg_75
365.62
9.35
10,240.63
149.19
4,120.00
79.83
2,876.05
8,669.33
775.00
300.00
17.00
137,166.32
130.00
445.86
380.00
7,3.98.50
16.45
51,272.79
13.00
475.00
755.50
381.68
45,523.81
61,146.50
3,982.00
138.05
110.00
3,751.63
2,504.45
180.00
50.92
146.00
1,262.62
180.00
294.80
93.80
171.83
313.18
182.99
157.14
130.00
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Vendor Na1T1e
SIMENGAARD/PAUL
SRF CONSUL ING G O P INC
STANTEC CONSULTING SERVICES INC
S APLES BUSINESS CRE:otT
S EINSINC
STEVE'S SANITATION INC
STONEBROOKE E GINEERtNG INC
S MMIT FOOD SERVICE LLC
S PER SEPTIC INC
TEICH.i'JODI
THOMSO REUTERS -WEST
SIG LOCATING SERVICES LLC
VERGAS AUTO RE AIR LLC
VES IS
VICTOR L NDEEN COMPANY
VOCATIONAL TRAI I G CENTER I C
',NADENA ASPHALT INC
'NAL VATNEmOUGLAS
V\/EBER, ATTORNEY AT LA.'v'WDAVIJN
'NELlER'S GARA.GE
'NELl PATH LLC
WILKIN CO SHERIFF
WL HALL CO INTERIOR SERVICE
'NSB 8: ASSOCIATES INC
ZIEGLER INC
Final Total:
Vendor Name
AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES INC
Final Total:
Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
November 18, 2025 (Exhibit A)
Amount
·103.60
4,551.69
37,448.56
379.60
1,024.24
176.23
10,941.16
4,692.00
293.00
168.70
2,460.91
443.08
114.47
269.03
42.24
2,498.00
180.00
825.00
280.00
77.93
57,34fL08
50.75
990.00
7,420.20
3,585.25
1,105,939.39
Amount
9,231.37
9,231.37
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Vendor Name
ANDERSON/MEGAN
ASSOCliATION OF MN COUNTIES
BELTRAMI CO SHERIFF
DAHL/MELISSA
ELLIS/M.ARIAH
FOREMA.NJMICHELlE
GIJCK/AMY
l DEPE DENT CONTRAC SERVICES OF
IN OXIMETERS INC
... OHNSTON!'LUCAS
KlA'/it'IITTER/JENN IFER
LAKES COUNITRY SERVICE COOPERATIV
MIN DEPT OF HEAL
MN DEPT OF HU~ AN SERVICES
NIELSON/CARI
OLSON!'.-\UXANDRA
OTTER T.4.'IL CO RECORDER
OTTER Tr\lL CO SHERIFF
OTTER TAIL CO TREAS URER
PREMIER BIOTECH .INC
QI AllTY TOYOTA
RARICK/JESSICA
REWIND INC
ROBERT F KENNEDY COMMUNlTY ALUA.t
RUPP/MARY
SVv'ITTERS/KELSEY
ULSCHMID/LIZA
VIC OR L NDEEN COMPA Y
WAG ERJ ARA.
'ij'\IEST CEt-,ffRAL REG JUVENILE CTR
Final. Totan:
Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
November 18, 2025 (Exhibit A)
Amount
127.47
375.00
70.00
19.00
60.29
33.90
73.00
618.83
210.00
37.76
51.80
16,383.25
40.00
138,302.08
88.52
36.75
4.00
155.00
17,029.86
1,487.50
267.16
17.50
2,920.00
17,808.28
46.00
53.13
103.50
31"1.45
15.74
11,063.00
207,809.77
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Vendor Name
ELLISON/REESE
FERGUS TIRE CENTER INC
FRUSTOLIANNE
FR STOL/EMILY
GEORGESON/ANTHO Y
INDEPENDENT CONTRAC SERVICES OF
LEWIS/JODI
LYSNE CONSUL ING & COUNSELING LLC
MCKESSON MEDICAL-SURGICAL GOV SC
OTTER TAIL CO TREASURER
OTTER TAIL CO TREASURER
PRODUCTIVE ALTERNATIVES INC
RNC CONSUL ING PA
SCREENVISION MEDIA
SOLAND/MIRANDA
SONICU LLC
SY SMAlKARY
OLLERUDIMANDY
V,-\N SANTEN/DANA
WESTBY/LINDA
Final Total:
Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
November 18, 2025 (Exhibit A)
Arnount
9.17
566.60
4.20
28.01
62.30
6,365.81
63.70
450.00
89.44
384.00
879.47
150.00
1,571.40
145.85
105.80
771.40
37.80
27.78
10.92
8.40
11,732.05
Drainage Authority Meeting Minutes
November 18, 2025
OTTER TAIL COUNTY -MINNESOTA
DRAINAGE AUTHORITY MINUTES
Government Services Center, Commissioners' Room & Via Livestream
515 West Fir Avenue, Fergus Falls, MN
November 18, 2025110:05 a.m.
CALL TO ORDER
The Otter Tail County Drainage Authority convened at 10:05 a.m. Tuesday, November 18, 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
Bucholz, second by Lahman and unanimously carried to approve the Drainage Authority Agenda of November
18, 2025 and the Consent Agenda of November 18, 2025 as follows:
1. November 4, 2025, Drainage Authority Meeting Minutes
2. Warrants/Bills for November 18, 2025 (Exhibit A)
ADJOURNMENT
At 10:07 a.m., Chair Johnson declared the Otter Tail County Drainage Authority meeting adjourned with a
closed session to follow. The next Drainage Authority meeting will immediately follow the next regular Board
meeting on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at the Government Services Center in Fergus Falls and via
livestream.
CLOSED SESSION
At 10:07 a.m., Chair Johnson declared the Drainage Authority meeting closed to the public. The closed session
is authorized under Minnesota Statute §130.05, Subd. 3(b) for Attorney-Client Privilege for discussion on
potential litigation related to County Ditch 31 . Present in the room were Commissioners Wayne Johnson, Dan
Bucholz, Sean Sullivan and Bob Lahman, Deputy Administrator Nick Leonard, Drainage Inspector Colby
Palmersheim, County Attorney Michelle Eldien, County Administrator Nicole Hansen, and County Board
Secretary Hannah Anderson. The closed session ended at 10:49 a.m.
OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
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Dated: December 2, 2025
Attest\il • t Ok..U-On/2..-
Nicole Hansen, Clerk
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Vendor Name
FRIEDSAM.IKEITH
2OVER VIBVERS LLC
NELSO '/MIKE
OTTER TAIL CO TREASURER
Final Total:
Drainage Authority Meeting Minutes
November 18, 2025 (Exhibit A)
Amount
65-0.00
8,20fl.80
1,250.00
492.37
10,602.17