HomeMy WebLinkAboutHousing & Redevelopment Authority - Minutes - 01/07/2026HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
OTTERTAIL
COUNTY -MINNESOTA
The Otter Tail County HRA Board of Commissioners
Met for a regular meeting on January 7, 2026 at 1 :36 pm
At the Otter Tail County Government Services Center
Board Members Present:
Wayne Johnson, Chairperson
Jeff Ackerson
Kurt Mortenson
Megan Myers
Leland Rogness, Vice Chairperson
Others Present:
515 W Fir Ave, Fergus Falls, MN
Amy Baldwin, OTC HRA Executive Director
Tanya Westra, OTC HRA Housing Program Supervisor
Julie Bakken, OTC HRA Accountant
Paula Grunewald, OTC HRA Administrative Assistant
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Johnson called the meeting to order at 1 :36 pm.
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
3. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
Government Services Center
500West Fir Avenue
Fergus Falls. MN 56537
Motion made by Jeff Ackerson, second by Lee Rogness to approve the January 7, 2026 Agenda and the
Consent Agenda without additions or changes. Motion passed unanimously.
4. NEW BUSINESS
A Board Officers for Fiscal Year 2026.
Motion made by Jeff Ackerson, second by Megan Myers to nominate the Board Officers for Fiscal Year
2026 as follows: Wayne Johnson, Chairperson; Leland Rogness, Vice Chairperson; and Kurt Mortenson,
Secretary. Motion passed unanimously.
B. Legal Publication for Fiscal Year 2026
Motion made by Kurt Mortenson, second by Lee Rogness to approve the Fergus Falls Daily Journal as
the Legal Publication for Fiscal Year 2026. Motion passed unanimously.
C. Board Member Per Diem for Fiscal Year 2026
Motion made by Lee Rogness, second by Kurt Mortenson to approve the per diem of $75 plus the
current IRS mileage rate. State Statute 469.011 provides that elected officials may receive the daily
payment only if they do not receive payment for public service. Motion passed unanimously.
D. Day, Time, Location for the next 12 months
The 2026 meeting dates have been set for February 4, March 4, April 1, May 6, June 3, July 1, August 5,
September 2, October 7, November 4, December 2, and January 6, 2027. All meetings begin at 12:45
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pm and will be held at the Government Services Center in the Otter Tail Lake Room. The March 4th
meeting will need to be rescheduled as a majority of the commissioners are unable to attend. Motion
made by Megan Myers, second by Jeff Ackerson to approve the dates listed above except for the March
4th date as it will need to be determined. Motion passed unanimously
E. Conflict of Interest Acknowledgement
A copy of Minnesota Statute 469.098 Conflict of Interest was provided to each commissioner.
Signatures for the 2026 Annual Conflict of Interest Statement were received by all commissioners.
5. NEW BUSINESS -None
6. OLD BUSINESS -None
7. DISCUSSION -
Amy Baldwin, HRA Executive Director stated that The Lincoln Apartments will be holding an Open House in
Battle Lake next Thursday, January 15, 3-4:30pm.
8. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORT
A. Department of Revenue Payment
Amy Baldwin, HRA Executive Director stated the State had sent a SWIFT Payment which our HRA
Accountant, Julie Bakken followed up with:
• It was a State Ag Homestead Credit.
• It should have been received since 2021 , was previously sent to the Wadena HRA.
• Total $148,051 .01 .
• Added to our cash balance.
9. GENERAL DISCUSSION -TOPICS BY COMMISSIONERS
10. ADJOURNMENT
At 2:07 pm a motion was unanimously carried to adjourn the meeting.
Secretary/Clerk •
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