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Home My WebLink AboutBoard of Commissioners - Minutes - 03/10/2026OTTERTAIL COUNTY -MINNESOTA Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes March 10, 2026 OTTER TAIL COUNTY -MINNESOTA BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS' MINUTES Government Services Center, Commissioners' Room & Via Livestream 515 West Fir Avenue, Fergus Falls, MN March 10, 2026 I 8:30 a.m. CALL TO ORDER The Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners convened at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at the Government Services Center in Fergus Falls, MN. Commissioners Robert Lahman, Chair; Dan Bucholz, Vice Chair; Kurt Mortenson and Sean Sullivan were present in the room with Commissioner Wayne Johnson attending virtually but did not vote on agenda items requiring Board action. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Chair Lahman called for approval of the Board Agenda. Motion by Mortenson, second by Sullivan and unanimously carried to approve the Board of Commissioners' Agenda of March 10, 2026, with the following additions: Administration/Operations Committee: McKinstry Update Health & Wellness Committee: Long Term Services & Support APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Mortenson, second by Bucholz and unanimously carried to approve the consent agenda items as presented: 1. February 24, 2026, Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes 2. Warrants/Bills for March 10, 2026 (Exhibit A) 3. Amazon Warrants/Bills for March 10, 2026 (Exhibit A) 4. Human Services and Public Health Warrants/Bills for March 10, 2026 (Exhibit A) 5. Warrants/Bills, as Approved for Payment by the County Auditor-Treasurer, for February 20 & 27 , 2026 6. Approval of the issuance of a County Purchasing Card for Assistant County Attorney Lindsey Broda, with a 30-Day Limit of $1,000.00, as requested by County Attorney Michelle Eldien. 7. Approval of an LG220 Application for Exempt Permit for Lawful Gambling-Lake Country Sportsmans Club of Otter Tail County for an event on April 27, 2026 , at Beach Bums Bar & Eatery located at 35776 County Highway 72 , Battle Lake MN 56515 . 8. Approval of an LG220 Application for Exempt Permit for Lawful Gambling-Henning Hope for an event on March 21 , 2026, at Oakwood Golf Course located at 47388 County Highway 16, Henning MN 56551. 9. Approval of a Temporary License for Barnesville Knights of Columbus Council 3329 , for a Wedding Event on June 6, 2026 held at 41277 110th Ave, Pelican Rapids, MN 56572. EMPLOYMENT SERVICES SPECIALIST MOU Motion by Mortenson, second by Sullivan 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 the Employment Services Specialist position assignment to the Human Services Support Specialists and Public Health Staff collective bargaining unit. Page 1 of 12 Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes March 1 0, 2026 WASTE DELIVERY AGREEMENT Motion by Bucholz, second by Sullivan and unanimously carried to authorize appropriate County Officials' signatures to execute a Waste Delivery Agreement between Otter Tail County and Long Prairie Sanitation Inc. (LPS) as presented by Assistant Solid Waste Director Scott Bjerke. HENNING TRANSFER STATION CHANGE ORDER 1 Motion by Bucholz, second by Mortenson and unanimously carried to authorize appropriate County Officials' signatures to execute change order CO-1 , in the amount of $70,085.35, for the Henning Transfer Station project as outlined below: Description Request Earthwork & Contaminated Waste $834.35 Transport Electrical $12 556.84 Plumbing $2,420.33 Structural (reactions} $4,426.96 Electrical for Conduit to wells $46,198.11 Electrical Conduit to old bldg. $3,648.76 Total less Conduit $70,085-.35 RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF PRAIRIE LAKES MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE AUTHORITY CAPITAL PROJECT OTTERTAIL COUNTY RESOLUTION NO. 2026-24 WHEREAS , Otter Tail County is a member of the Prairie Lakes Municipal Solid Waste.Authority (PLMSWA), a five-member joint powers board comprised of Becker, Clay, Otter Tail, Todd, and Wadena Counties; and WHEREAS, PLMSWA operates a regional waste management program that diverts approximately 54,000 tons per year of Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) from landfilling through resource recovery operations; and WHEREAS, PLMSWA currently landfills approximately 10,000 to 11 ,000 tons per year of waste combustor ash and has conducted thoughtful research, engineering review, and pilot testing to transition to a sustainable ash recycling and management program; and WHEREAS; PLMSWA successfully demonstrated ash recycling through a pilot road construction project and is prepared to move toward full-scale implementation; and WHEREAS, State Bonding could provide up to $7,267,000 in state funding through the Capital Assistance Program (CAP) to support construction of a permanent ash processing facility and modernization of Otter Tail County's solid waste transfer station; and WHEREAS, PLMSWA and its member counties will provide at least a 50 percent local match ($7 ,267,000) proportionate to the improvements they each receive, leveraging an additional $1 , 177,000 recommended for funding by the Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources (LCCMR) in 2026, pending legislative approval; and Page 2 of 12 Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes March 10, 2026 WHEREAS, this project was submitted to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) and ranked as the highest scoring application in the MPCA's 2026 Capital Assistance Program funding recommendations to the Governor; and WHEREAS, Otter Tail County recognizes the importance of strategic state investment in local infrastructure and strongly supports this project as a key regional bonding request for 2026. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners does hereby formally supports state bonding for this project and respectfully urges the Minnesota Legislature and Governor to approve funding for this important regional infrastructure project. 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 10th day of March 2026. OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS By: .......,...__{2J~_v 7T_i ............--4,-e:::::_-------_--.. - Robert La~~ of Commissioners Chair RECESS & RECONVENE At 8:46 a.m., Chair Lahman 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. ACQUISITION OF TAX FORFEITED LAND OTTER TAIL COUNTY PARKS & TRAILS OTTER TAIL COUNTY RESOLUTION NO. 2026-25 WHEREAS, on 25th day of August, 1953, the following described property forfeited to the State of Minnesota, for non-payment of taxes; and Parcel No. 38-000-27-0208-000 Section 27 Township 134 Range 41 Government Lot 1 WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes, Section 282.01, Subd. 1 a(h) provides that conservation tax-forfeited land may be sold by the county board for less than its market value as determined by the county board, to an organized or incorporated governmental subdivision of the state for either (1) creation or preservation of wetlands; (2) drainage or storage of storm water under a storm water management plan; or (3) preservation, or restoration and preservation, of land in its natural state; and WHEREAS, Otter Tail County Parks and Trails has requested that the Otter Tail County Board sell the above- described Forfeited Property to Otter Tail County for $1.00 which is less than its market value, for the purpose of preservation, or restoration and preservation, of land in its natural state; and Page 3 of 12 Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes March 10, 2026 WHEREAS, the deed will contain a restrictive covenant limiting the use of the land for the purpose of preservation, or restoration and preservation for at least 30 years as required by the above-referenced statute. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT, the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners hereby approves the sale of the above-described tax-forfeited parcel to Otter Tail County Parks and Trails for $1.00 plus fees in recognition . 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 10th day of March 2026. OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ADOPTION OF THE OTTER TAIL COUNTY 2050 TRANSPORTATION PLAN UDATE (2026) OTTER TAIL COUNTY RESOLUTION NO. 2026-26 WHEREAS, the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners is the duly elected governing body for Otter Tail County and is responsible for the planning, development, and preservation of a safe and functional transportation system; and WHEREAS, Otter Tail County has undertaken the task of updating their long range comprehensive County Transportation Plan to ensure the continued performance of the County's transportation network; and WHEREAS, the transportation planning process was guided by a Project Management Team, comprised of County Highway staff; and WHEREAS, the public was invited, encouraged and involved in the Plan's preparation; and WHEREAS, the Otter Tail County 2050 Transportation Plan Update (2026) includes the following key elements: existing conditions, future multi-modal analysis, system preservation strategies and a financial performance analysis with an implementation plan; and WHEREAS, this County Transportation Plan will assist County and local officials to cooperatively preserve and improve the County's transportation system. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT, the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners does hereby adopt the Otter Tail County 2050 Transportation Plan Update (2026), and agrees to use it as a guide for future transportation system decisions. The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was introduced by Commissioner Sullivan, duly seconded by Commissioner Bucholz and, after discussion thereof and upon vote being taken thereon, passed unanimously. Page 4 of 12 Adopted at Fergus Falls, MN this 10th day of March 2026. OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS By: _(t_,. ,_r:fv~l~a:J_·, _· ····-~w _vJ--'v-'_·_<F_~ __ Robert Lahman, Board of Commissioners Chair Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes March 10, 2026 LOCAL OPTION SALES AND USE TAX FOR TRANSPORTATION OTTER TAIL COUNTY RESOLUTION NO. 2026-27 WHEREAS, Otter Tail County's transportation infrastructure has a direct impact on the safety of the system users, the county's economy and future economic development; and WHEREAS, the funding for the Otter Tail County transportation system is inadequate to make the necessary repairs and improvements; and WHEREAS, the 2008 Minnesota State Legislature authorized a local option sales tax for transportation (Chapter 152), and the 2013 Minnesota State Legislature authorized counties to adopt the local option sales tax for transportation by resolution after holding a public hearing (Chapter 117, Article 3, Section 25, now incorporated into Minn. Stat. 297A.993, Subd. 1); and WHEREAS, the 2008 Minnesota State Legislature also authorized a $20 per motor vehicle excise tax for vehicles purchased or acquired from any person engaged in the business of selling motor vehicles at retail (Chapter 152), and the 2013 Minnesota State Legislature authorized counties to adopt the $20 per motor vehicle excise tax by resolution after holding a public hearing (Chapter 117, Article 3, Section 25, now incorporated into Minn. Stat. 297 A.993, Subd. 1 ); and WHEREAS, Chapter 117, Article 3, Section 26, Subd. 2 of the 2013 Session Laws (now incorporated into Minn. Stat. 297A.993, Subd. 2) further requires that the proceeds of the tax be dedicated exclusively to payment of the capital cost of a specific transportation project or improvement designated by the County Board, and that the tax must terminate when revenues raised are sufficient to finance the project or improvement; and WHEREAS, the Otter Tail County Board acted to implement the local option sales and use tax for transportation in 2015 for projects identified in the 2016 -2025 Transportation Program; and WHEREAS, the Otter Tail County Board wishes to continue collecting this tax for projects in 2026 to 2031 as identified in the Transportation Plan approved in March 2026; and WHEREAS, a public hearing to consider the updated plan that includes the programmed 2026 -2031 projects was held on February 24, 2026; and WHEREAS, any additional projects to be considered for the county sales and use tax must be presented at a public hearing and included in a resolution passed by the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners authorizes continuation of a 0.5% sales tax as provid~d for in Minnesota Statutes for the purpose of funding transportation projects as identified in the attached Otter Tail County 2026 -2031 Transportation Program; and Page 5 of 12 ~ g,';!J,E:~N!~~~ Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes March 10, 2026 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the provisions of Minn. Stat. 297A.99, Subdivisions 4, and 6 through 12 govern the imposition, administration, collection and enforcement of the tax. 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 10th day of March 2026. OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS By: _lua....-<--· .,,____,,,._.""--,~.-L--,•~~~·~· _w_~_"-1......._ __ _ Robert Lahman, Board of Commissioners Chair GLACIAL EDGE TRAIL OTTER TAIL COUNTY RESOLUTION NO. 2026-28 WHEREAS, the County of Otter Tail supports the grant application made to the Minnesota Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources (LCCMR) for grant funding through Minnesota's Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund (ENRTF) for the amount of $1,837,500.00 The application is for construction of a 10 foot wide, 5.0 mile multi-use bituminous trail and amenities as part of the Glacial Edge Regional Trail. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the County of Otter Tail supports the above referenced project and authorizes the submittal of a proposal for funding of this project on behalf of the Otter Tail County Parks and Trails Department to the Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources (LCCMR) in response to the ML 2027 Environmental and Natural Resources Trust Fund (ENRTF) Request for Proposal; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That, if funding is awarded, the County of Otter Tail agrees to accept the award and may enter into an agreement with the state of Minnesota for the above referenced project. The County of Otter Tail will comply with all applicable laws, environmental requirements, and regulations and any additional conditions stated in the grant agreement and the approved LCCMR work plan; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That, the County of Otter Tail understands that grants from the ENRTF are generally paid out on a reimbursement basis. The County of Otter Tail has the financial capability to pay for project expenses prior to seeking reimbursement; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That, the County of Otter Tail certifies none of the current principals of the County of Otter Tail have been convicted of a felony financial crime in the last ten years. For this purpose, a principal is defined as a public official, a board member, or staff that would have the authority to access or determine the use of EN RTF funds, if awarded; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That, Kevin Fellbaum, Otter Tail County Parks and Trails Director is hereby authorized to execute such agreements and work plans as necessary and Kevin Fellbaum is authorized to implement the project on behalf of the County of Otter Tail; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the County of Otter Tail has the financial capability to meet the match requirements and ensure adequate construction, operation, and maintenance of the project once completed. Page 6 of 12 Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes March 10, 2026 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 10th day of March 2026. OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS By: _ _.,.{jU_..,.__=--·,,_,.__, ··-rP .,,___,,,,,,..;,:.--J=,U<---=-:1,4-~ ____ _ Robert Lahma~mmissioners Chair Attest: __,,,__:..->=-!-,,,<~~"""""---.1!,,.---~----\,-1-- r FRAUD/COLLECTIONS REPORTS County Attorney Michelle Eldien, along with Fraud Support & Collection Specialist Karen Murphy and Fraud Investigator Jeff Edwards, provided the Board with Otter Tail County fraud and collection reports showing data from 2023-2025. The team briefed the Board on fraud within the County as well as processes and regulations on money recapture. COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT Motion by Sullivan, second by Mortenson and unanimously carried to approve the 2026-2028 Law Enforcement Labor Services (LELS) Collective Bargaining Agreement for the Non-Licensed Supervisors union group as presented by County Administrator Nicole Hansen. RECESS & RECONVENE At 9:48 a.m., Chair Lahman 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. PUBLIC HEARING At 10:01 a.m., Chair Lahman opened the Public Hearing Regarding a Property Tax Abatement Related to the Single-Family Tax Rebate Program. Chair Lahman asked for comments from the public and no comments were received. The Public Hearing was closed at 10:02 a.m. ADJOURNMENT At 10:03 a.m., Chair Lahman declared the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners meeting adjourned. The next regular Board meeting is scheduled at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, t--the-Government Services Center in Fergus Falls and via livestream. OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS By: ' z-,, ~~ ~ ~rt La~ Commissioners Chair Page 7 of 12 Page 8 of 12 Vendor Nome .A.-1 LOCK & KEY .A.BELSENJJAMES ACORNS-OAK CO SUL TING INC ADVANCED BUSI.NESS ME HODS INC ,A.LEX R BBISH & RECYCLING INC AMERICA , SOLUTIONS FOR BUSINESS AMERICA \NELDING & GAS ING ANOERSO /J.A.C ARMOR EXPRESS ASSOCIA EIJ BAG CO Al O VALUE FERGUS FALLS Al O VAL E PER ·AM BABOLIANiERIC BARSNESS.IM.ARA BDT MECHANICAL llC BECKER CO SHE IFF BECKER TRA .SPORT & AGGREGATE BEYER BODY S OP INC BREDENBERGlALEXIS BREI KREU ZiDOUG CARLBLOMlDENNIS CERTIFIED LABOR.A.TORIES CHIPPE'NA RIVER 'NA ERSHED ASSOCl.A C ITJZEN'S ADVOCATE CLAY CO AUDITOR-TREASURER COLLEGE WAY AUTO COMMISSIO ER OF TRANSPORT.A. TION COOPER'S OFFICE SUPPLY INC COSSET E ELECTRIC LLC DACOTAH PAPER CO DAKO A BUSINESS SOLUTIONS INC DIAMOND tv O'NERS INC EGGE CONSTRUCT1O INC EHLERS & ASSOCIATES INC EMERALD \'\1ATERS OEVELOPMEN & CO EVERTS LU MBER CO EXTRA PACKAGING LLC EZ OPEN GARAGE DOOR FERGUS FALLS DAILY JOURNAL FERGUS OME & HARDWARE INC FERGUS TIRE CEN ER INC FIDLAR TECHNOLOGIES INC Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes March 10, 2026 (Exhibit A) Amount 388.02 600.00 1,500.00 1,162.9'1 64 1.16 993.11 28.49 682.2,B 31 .82 368 . .BO 1,878.09 26,.98 19-.34 106 .79 1,039.39 36.50 19;125.00 3,000.01) 15.00 60.'IB '136.40 387 .95 300.00 16 .00 3,992 .12 694 .65 12,5,11 .46 55.20 1,000.40 447.17 683.00 1,601.19 810.00 3,000.00 8,400.00 61 .97 4,502.71 319.00 801.40 179.22 27.00 4,096.0S Page 9 of 12 Vendor Name FIEDLER/TONY FIELDER JR & LAURA FRAZEE ~ERGASFORUM FRONTIER PRECIS lON INC GALLS LLC GARFIELD CO SHE RIFF GA DETTE/SCOTT GODEUDA'NN GOVERNME T FORMS & SUPPL1ES GRAINCiER INC AU OS SALES LLC HAWES SEPTIC ANK P MPING LLC HILLYARD -HUTCHINSON OME 0'1NN REP,.\IR lNC HUSCH BLACK'v't/ELL LLP INNO\lATN E OFFICE SOLUTIONS LLC AKE'S JOH NS LlC J SPOR S INC OHNSON CONTROLS FIRE PROTECTIOt-,. IMBALL MID\1VEST LAKE REGION EAL • CARE LAKES COMMUNITY COOPER,-\TIV E LARKIN ,OFHv AN DALY & LINDGREN L D LA'NSON PRODUCTS INC UBERTY IRE SERVlCES LLC LOCATORS & SUPPLIES INC M-R SIGN CO INC MAPA rv ARCO TEC NOLOGJES LLC MARCO TEC NOLOGIES LLC MARK SAND & GRAVEL CO MC!T MCKINS RY LOCKBOX MEYER/GEORGE MID-CEN I RAL EQ IIPMENT INC N IDWEST LOCK & DOOR INC MINNKOT,-\ ENVIRO SERVICES INC MN ASSOCIATIO OF COUNTY OFFICERS r. NCO Tl UING LEGAL EDUCATIO MN DEP OF HUMA SERVICES M DEP OF TRANSPORT.A.TIO M POLLUTION CON ROL AGENCY N NS ATE ,A.I DITOR Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes March 10, 2026 (Exhibit A) Amount 500.00 8.00 6,,120.00 3,3,20.94 55.00 169.75 25.19 80.00 1,010.80 79 .. 90 450.00 375.80 74.39 7,992.50 177.61 340.00 1,158.00 9,959.76 1,859.09 3,698.50 383 . .SH 5,000.00 3013.25 29,699.58 14 7.91 777.66 200.00 2,149.33 975.22 8,492.58 338.00 258 ,318.30 127.60 7.98 120.00 90.00 300.00 109.00 :,51.45 1,485.00 15.00 2,395.00 Page 10 of 12 Vendor Nome NAP.I\ CENTRAL NELSONiC ,AD NE'N YORK ~v ILLS DISPATCH NORDMARK/NICHOLAS NORTH CENTRAL BUS & EQUIP,v ENT INC NORTHL.A.ND FIRE. PRO EC !ON N SSTRUCK &EOUWMEN OLSEN CHAIN &: CABLE CO INC OTTER ELE CTRIC LLC OTTER TAIL CO TREASURER OUTDOOR REN OV,A. IONS LANDSCAPE & PEMBERTON LA.'N PLLP PERHAM AREA EMS PETE'S .AUTOBODY LLC PLUINKEITS VARMEN C,UARD POS MASTER PRECISE MRM lLC PREMIER ELECTRIC INC PRO .AG F.ARMERS COOPERATIVE PSICI< CAPITOL SOLU IONS INC ClUADliENT LEASING USA INC ClU ICK'S NAPA AU TO PARTS RDOTRUC K CENTERS LLC RED DO PE ST CONTROL SCHEMPP JR/BOBBY SELAND'S SELANDER/ .AH·l.A.N SHERVV.IN-\i\>'ILUAMS COMPANY IN CffHE SIGN GUYS LLC SIGNS IPL S SIGNVVO RKS SIGNS & BANNERS lNC STE EV ESfBERNARD A STE lNS INC STE VE'S SA H ATIO INC STRAND ACE HARDVVARE STREK: ERS SUMMIT FOOD SERVICE LLC SUPER SEPTIC INC S'oNANSTON EOUlPM E T CORP TAG UP ECH CHECK LLC TNT REPAIR INC Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes March 10, 2026 (Exhibit A) Amollnt 1,326.07 13.01 8.00 190.09 5,500.00 1,185.00 9,168,.86 1fm.69 7,310.00 501.99 7/J75.00 8,200.50 8,051.43 1,825.00 337.BB 162.00 3,3g7.32 49 1.11 616.15 3,9113.66 2,sg1.19 138.23 4,318.69 90.00 130.60 1,427.13 1,154.12 167.39 647.50 1,054.00 64.00 ·I29.BB 1,604 .87 176 .23 106.90 95.9.B 9,778.59 99.00 43.1 5 24 .50 334.50 29.09 Page 11 of 12 Vendor Name OllEFSONlBRITT.A.NY RANSPORTATIO COLLABORATIVE & NEETON REFRIGERATION INC GSTAD '"'LI MBI G INC SJ CONS llTING GRO IP INC SIC LOCATING SERVICES LLC VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC: VERGAS ARDVV.4.RE \,•'ESTIS VICTOR l INDEEN COMPANY WALE ZKOi P.A RICK 'NALVATNElDOUGLAS \NELLPATH LLG WM CORPORA E SERVICES INC VV SB & ASSOCIATES JNC ZIEGLER INC Final Total: Vendor Name AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES INC Final Total: Vendor Name BYE/KRIS IN CLARK/LINDSEY FERGI S TIRE CENTER INC (3 OOSlKRISTI HBY OCUE AMERICA I DEPENDE T CON RACT SERVICES OF ry INNKOTA ENVIRO SERVICES lNC OTTER TAIL CO TRE.4.SIJRER SCREENVISfON r, EDfA VAN Sil.NTE /DANA WESTBY/LINDA Final Total: Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes March 10, 2026 (Exhibit A) Amount 144.44 2,958_00 470._3.S 1,334.67 1,925_00 13g_§2 36,434.85 3.49 201 .35 ag_cm 49.30 3,675.00 51,352.18 8,631.45 9,243.50 6,407.82 631,912.37 Amount 4,4G2 .80 4 .. 402.80 Amount 86.83 38 .52: 784.5E, 34.80 942.46 6,314.54 42.00 222_94 145.85 18.42 6.53 8,637.50 Page 12 of 12 Vendor Name ANDERSONl'DANA R & LORI J BRIDGE C:EN ER COLE/r, ELANIE DSC: crn MUNICATIONS HEGLUNDJ'EMIL Y ENSEN,rMEUSSA KUN[)O/LES LAKELAND AUTO REPAIR LLC LAKES CO N RY SERVIICE COOPERA IV r, ETCALF/ ALLIE MICHAEL/JOLENE MINNESOTA l'v OTOR COM PA.NY MINNKOTA ENVIRO SERVICES INC MN DE P OF CHILORE: YOUTH & FAMIU N/1.CHSA TRE.A.SURER NELSON AUTO CENTER INC NEXT CHAPTER TECHNOLOGY IN C NIELSON/CARI OTTE TAIL CO .A.T ORNEY'S OFFICE OTTER TAIL CO RECORDER OTTER TAIL CO SHERIFF 0 ER TAIL FAMILY SERVICES COLLABO 0 ER TAIL POWER COMPANY PREMIER BlOTECH INC PRODUCTIVE AL ERNA IVES INC OUALI Y TOYOTA RO NNEV1IK.i'H ANS ROSENTHAU EATHER RUPP/MARY SCHOOL DIST 544 -FERGUS F.A.LLS SE!rv /LACEY SYNSTELIENrRANDY UlSCHMID/UZA WENZEL.IE RICA VVEST CENTRAL REG llVENILE CTR 1✓1/INDEY/r, ICHAEL Final Total: Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes March 10, 2026 (Exhibit A) Amount 13.10 39,967.17 61.47 3,05.00 18.3:, 252.35 60.00 27.94 16,383.2:, 270.70 77.58 79.70 276 .. 00 3,079.00 150.00 69.70 101 .2:, 12.2.B 2,518.5,0 16.00 45.00 725.00 771 .08 1,487.50 39,773.73 '171.0:, 146.S:, 105:1 3 ·110.74 1,489.12 16.82 60.0() 96.58 14.20 11 ,063.00 106.77 119,921.91 OTTERTAIL COUNTY -MINNESOTA Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes March 10, 2026 OTTER TAIL COUNTY -MINNESOTA DRAINAGE AUTHORITY MINUTES Government Services Center, Commissioners' Room & Via Livestream 515 West Fir Avenue, Fergus Falls, MN March 10, 2026 110:04 a.m. CALL TO ORDER The Otter Tail County Drainage Authority convened at 10:04 a.m. Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at the Government Services Center in Fergus Falls, MN . Commissioners Robert Lahman, Chair; Dan Bucholz, Vice Chair; Kurt Mortenson and Sean Sullivan were present in the room Commissioner Wayne Johnson attending virtually but did not vote on agenda items requiring Board action. APPROVAL OF AGENDA & CONSENT AGENDA Chair Lahman called for joint approval of the Drainage Authority Agenda and Consent Agenda. Motion by Bucholz, second by Mortenson and unanimously carried to approve the Drainage Authority Agenda of March 10, 2026 and the Consent Agenda of March 10, 2026 as follows: 1. February 24, 2026, Drainage Authority Meeting Minutes DITCH ASSESSMENT CLARIFICATION Deputy Administrator Liz Mickelson provided a clarification to the Payable 2026 Drainage Ditch Systems Special Assessments that were approved at the February 24, 2026 Drainage Authority meeting. Mickelson clarified that property owners who prepaid will have the prepaid amount reflected on their tax statement. ADJOURNMENT At 10:07 a.m., Chair Lahman declared the Otter Tail County Drainage Authority meeting adjourned. The next Drainage Authority meeting will immediately follow the next regular Board meeting on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at the Government Services Center in Fergus Falls and via livestream. OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS By: ~~- Robert Lahman, Board of Commissioners Chair Page 1 of 1