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OTTER TAIL COUNTY – MINNESOTA
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS’ &
DRAINAGE AUTHORITY AGENDA
Government Services Center, Commissioners’ Room & Via Livestream
515 West Fir Avenue, Fergus Falls, MN
January 6, 2026 | 8:30 a.m.
Commissioners may participate in the meeting by interactive technology.
TIME AGENDA
Please silence cell phones.
8:30 – 8:35 (1) Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Election of Board of Commissioners’ Chair
Election of Board of Commissioners’ Vice-Chair
Approval of Agenda – January 6, 2026
(2) Approval of Consent Agenda:
1. December 16, 2025, Board of Commissioners’ Meeting Minutes
2. Warrants/Bills for January 6, 2026
3. Warrants/Bills, as Approved for Payment by the County Auditor-Treasurer, for
December 12, 19, 23, 26, & 31, 2025
4. Amazon Warrants/Bills, as Approved for Payment by the County Auditor-Treasurer, for
December 23 & 31, 2025
5. Additional Hauler License Renewal – Wadena Iron & Metal
6. Consultant Contract Renewal for Doug Walvatne
7. New York Mills Transportation Alternatives Application Sponsoring Agency & Maintain
Facility Resolutions
8. Approval of the issuance of an Otter Tail County Purchasing Card, with a 30-Day Limit
of $2,500 for Elizabeth Mickelson, Deputy Administrator, as requested by Nicole
Hansen, County Administrator.
9. Approval of the Renewal of a Tobacco License for the Battle Lake Standard, Licensed
by Dale K Cameron, for the period of January 6, 2026, through December 31, 2026.
10. Approval of a new Consumption and Display Permit for Sunset Hill LLC for the period
of January 1, 2026, through March 31, 2026.
11. Approval of the Renewal of a Tobacco License for B & D Foods Inc for the period of
January 6, 2026, through December 31, 2026.
12. Approval of the Renewal of a Tobacco License for Hillbillies One Stop, LLC dba
Hillbillies One Stop for the period of January 6, 2026, through December 31, 2026.
8:35 – 8:40 (3) Assistant HR Director, Stephanie Retzlaff
Memorandum of Understanding - Electrical Stipend
8:40 – 8:45 (4) Emergency Manager, Patrick Waletzko
2024 Emergency Management Performance Grant Agreement
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8:45 – 8:50 (5) Deputy Administrator, Lynne Penke Valdes
Re-appointment of Community Extension Committee Members
8:50 – 8:55 (6) Chief Deputy Treasurer, Amber Anderson
Abatement of Penalty & Interest Requests
8:55 – 9:00 (7) County Recorder, Lynn Larson
Resolution regarding Tax Forfeited Properties and Park Fees
9:00 – 9:05 (8) Community Development Director, Amy Baldwin
Community Development Agency Board Appointments
9:05 – 9:10 (9) Solid Waste Director, Chris McConn
Service Agreement to prepare EAW for Ash Monofil Expansion at NEOT
9:10 – 9:15 (10) County Engineer, Jodi Teich
Recommendation of Award and Approval of Contracts & Bonds - SAP 056-608-032
Recommendation of Award and Approval of Contracts & Bonds - SAP 056-676-010
9:15 – 9:25 (11) County Administrator, Nicole Hansen
Resolution for Elected Officials Minimum Salary
Resolution to Appoint Auditor-Treasurer
9:25 – 9:40 (12) FPLM Service Team, Kris Vipond & Liz Mickelson
Depository Resolution
Investments Resolution
Electronic Funds Transfers Resolution
Alternative Method to Disseminate Bids and Requests
CY 2026 Printing and Publishing Bids
CY 2026 (Payable Year 2025) Delinquent Publication Fee
CY 2026 Appropriation Approvals
CY 2026 Pocket Gopher Bounty Resolution
Septic System Loan Special Assessment Certification
Public Health Nuisance Abatement Assessment
Reappoint Bois de Sioux Watershed District Board Member
9:40 – 9:55 General Discussion
Other:
County Attorney
County Administrator
9:55 – 10:00 Break
DRAINAGE AUTHORITY
10:00 – 10:05 (1) Call to Order
Approval of Agenda – January 6, 2026
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(2) Approval of Consent Agenda:
1. December 16, 2025, Drainage Authority Meeting Minutes
2. Warrants/Bills, as Approved for Payment by the County Auditor-Treasurer, for
December 23 & 31, 2025
10:05 – 10:30 Closed Session
Closed to the Public for Attorney-Client Privilege, Authorized under MN Statute
13D.05, Subd. 3(b) for discussion on potential litigation related to Ditch 31.
10:30 – 10:40 Break
COMMITTEE MEETINGS
10:40 – 10:55 Administration/Operations Committee (SS)
Fraud Support & Collections Specialist
Administrative Specialist
E-Verify
10:55 – 11:15 Safety & Justice Committee (BL)
Todd Wadena Community Corrections Update
11:15 – 11:45 Finance, Property & License Management Committee (WJ)
Emerald Waters Consulting
Updated Highway Pickup Quote
2026 Sheriff’s Office & Detention Capital Budget
Parks & Trails Capital Request
11:45 – 12:25 Economic Growth & Community Investment Committee (DB)
Phelps Mill Festival Recap
Property Sale – Perham
Otter Tail County Historical Society Transition
Proposed Railway Merger
UPCOMING EVENTS
01/07 11:00 a.m. CDA Board Meeting, Otter Tail Lake Room, GSC, Fergus Falls (SS/KM)
01/07 12:00 p.m. CDA and HRA Joint Work Session, Otter Tail Lake Room, GSC, Fergus Falls (SS/WJ/KM)
01/07 12:45 p.m. HRA Board Meeting, Otter Tail Lake Room, GSC, Fergus Falls (WJ/KM)
01/07 3:00 p.m. Prairie Lakes CHB Joint Powers Meeting, Otter Tail Lake Room, GSC, Fergus Falls (WJ/DB)
01/12 9:00 a.m. WOT SWCD Board Meeting, WOT Office, Fergus Falls (KM)
01/15 1:00 p.m. Bid Opening - SAP 056-635-042, Long Lake Room, 505 Building, Fergus Falls
01/21-23 AMC Nuts, Bolts, & Boardrooms, InterContinental St. Paul Riverfront, St. Paul
01/27-29 AMC Drainage Conference, Arrowwood, Alexandria
01/29 11:00 a.m. MICA Annual Legislative Forum, Pebble Creek Golf Club, Becker
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