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OTTERTAIL
COUNTY -MINNESOTA
Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
March 24, 2026
OTTER TAIL COUNTY -MINNESOTA
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS' MINUTES
Government Services Center, Commissioners' Room & Via Livestream
515 West Fir Avenue, Fergus Falls, MN
March 24, 2026 I 8:30 a.m.
CALL TO ORDER
The Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners convened at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 24 , 2026, at the
Government Services Center in Fergus Falls, MN. Commissioners Robert Lahman, Chair; Dan Bucholz, Vice
Chair; Wayne Johnson and Sean Sullivan were present. Commissioner Kurt Mortenson was absent.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Chair Lahman called for approval of the Board Agenda. Motion by Sullivan, second by Bucholz and
unanimously carried to approve the Board of Commissioners' Agenda of March 24, 2026, with the following
additions:
General Discussion: Pelican Rapids EMS & Xcel Energy Letter
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Johnson, second by Sullivan and unanimously carried to approve the consent agenda items as
presented:
1. March 10, 2026, Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
2. Warrants/Bills for March 24, 2026 (Exhibit A)
3. Amazon Warrants/Bills for March 24, 2026 (Exhibit A)
4. Human Services and Public Health Warrants/Bills for March 24, 2026 (Exhibit A)
5. Warrants/Bills, as Approved for Payment by the County Auditor-Treasurer, for March 6 & 13,
2026
6. Approval of Final Payment for SAP 056-030-006 2025 Seal Coat & Crack Seal Project to Asphalt
Surface Technologies Corp., St. Cloud, MN
7. Approval of the issuance of a Departmental Otter Tail County Purchasing Card, with a 30-Day
Limit of $1 ,000.00, to the Otter Tail County Facilities Department as requested by Facilities
Operations Manager Doug Cannell.
8. Approval of a new On and Off Sale 3.2% Malt Liquor License Application for Sven's LLC (in
Holly's Resort) for the period of March 1, 2026, through June 30, 2026.
9. Approval of a new On Sale Wine License with strong beer certification for Sven's LLC (is Holly's
Resort) for the period of March 1, 2026, through June 30, 2026.
10. Approval of an LG220 Application for Exempt Permit for Lawful Gambling-Perham Ducks
Unlimited for the event held May 1, 2026, at the location of The Salty Pickle Bar & Grill located
at 43974 390th St Perham MN 56573.
11 . Approval of a new application for the On-Sale Liquor License with Sunday for Blackboard Dining
LLC dba Blackboard for the period of May 1, 2026, to June 30, 2026.
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March 24, 2026
12. Approval of the renewal application for a 6-month Seasonal Liquor License with Sunday for
Zorbaz of Ottertail Lake INC. dba Zorbaz on Ottertail, for the period of May 1, 2026 through
October 31, 2026.
COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT
Motion by Sullivan, second by Bucholz and unanimously carried to approve the 2026-2028 Law Enforcement
Labor Services (LELS) Collective Bargaining Agreement for the Licensed Deputies union group as well as
approve two separate Memorandums of Underst~nding related to compensation and an administrative bank
as presented by Assistant Human Resources Director Stephanie Retzlaff.
ASSISTANT FINANCE DIRECTOR
Motion by Johnson, second by Sullivan and unanimously carried to approve the addition of a 1.0 full-time
equivalent (FTE) Assistant Finance Director to the County structure to support the finance department. This
position is included in the 2026 budget.
LEAD MAINTENANCE WORKER I
Motion by Johnson, second by Bucholz and unanimously carried to approve increasing the 0.75 full-time
equivalent (FTE) Lead Maintenance Worker I position, within the Facilities Operations Department, to a 1.0
FTE position.
OUT-OF-STATE TRAVEL
Motion by Bucholz, second by Johnson and unanimously carried to approve out-of-state travel for
Communications Professional Mandy Tollerud to travel to New Orleans, LA from May 5-7, 2026 to attend the
2026 Government Social Media Conference (GSMCON2026). Costs will be covered by a Public Health
Innovation grant through the Minnesota Department of Health.
ACCEPTING DEDICATED DONATIONS TO SUPPORT
PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT INITIATIVES
OTTER TAIL COUNTY RESOLUTION NO. 2026-29
WHEREAS, community organizations, businesses, and individuals contribute financial donations and
resources to support a wide range of public health initiatives, including but not limited to lactation education,
family home visiting, senior services events, safe communities programs, and other health promotion efforts;
and
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statute 465.03 requires a county to accept the gift by resolution expressed in terms
prescribed by the donor in full; and
WHEREAS, acceptance of the funds or resources in accordance with the donor's terms is in the best interest
of the County of Otter Tail.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners does accept the
above-described funds and resources from community organizations, businesses, and individuals and
extends its grateful appreciation.
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.
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Adopted at Fergus Falls, MN this 24th day of March 2026.
OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
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By: __ {it_-9-i_~_.~"'_"'t......,( k ..... ,,,,---~U_h~l/J;~,/Y).-(..d7~··--' ____ _
Robert Lahman, Board of Commissioners Chair
Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
March 24, 2026
Dated: April 14, 2026
Attest: ,JI' t{)/1 .~
Nicole Hansen, Clerk
ABATEMENT OF PENAL TY & INTEREST REQUEST
Motion by Sullivan, second by Johnson and unanimously carried to approve the request for Mary Ann
Wilkinson for the abatement of accrued penalty and interest on Parcel Nos. 14000250201002,
14000360281000 & 74000150030003, in the amount of $1,290.65, for the late payment of property taxes as
the reasons stated fall in line with the County's hardship policy.
CLOSED SESSIONS -ATTORNEY-CLIENT PRIVILEGE
At 8:50 a.m., Chair Lahman declared the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners meeting closed to the
public. This closed session is authorized under Minnesota Statute §13D.05, Subd. 3(b) for Attorney-Client
Privilege for discussion on potential litigation related to the Otter Tail County Highway Garage in Battle Lake
and litigation related to an appeal of the Board's denial of the Application of Allen Arvig and Carmen Arvig for
the Preliminary Plat of Arvig Acres First Addition.
Present in the room for the discussion on potential litigation related to the Battle Lake Highway Garage were
Commissioners Robert Lahman, Wayne Johnson, Dan Bucholz and Sean Sullivan, County Attorney Michelle
Eldien, Deputy Administrator Lynne Penke Valdes, County Board Secretary Hannah Anderson, County
Engineer Jodi Teich, Highway Maintenance Superintendent Colby Palmersheim and Facilities Operations
Manager Doug Cannell. Closed session ended at 9:24 a.m.
Present in the room for the discussion on litigation related to the Arvig Acres First Addition Preliminary Plat
were Commissioners Robert Lahman, Wayne Johnson, Dan Bucholz and Sean Sullivan, County Attorney
Michelle Eldien, Deputy Administrator Lynne Penke Valdes, Deputy Administrator Liz Mickelson and County
Board Secretary Hannah Anderson. Closed session ended at 9:31 a.m.
PELICAN RAPIDS EMS
A brief discussion was held to determine potential dates for the County to hold a work session regarding
Pelican Rapids Emergency Medical Services (EMS).
XCEL ENERGY LETTER
Commissioner Johnson informed the Board of a letter received from Xcel Energy regarding the 345 Kilovolt
(kV) Fargo to Alexandria Second Circuit Project.
OTTER TAIL COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Otter Tail County Historical Society (OTCHS) Executive Director Chris Scheulke extended appreciation to the
Board of Commissioners, past and present, for their support of local history and the Otter Tail County Historical
Society. The Commissioners presented Scheulke with a plaque in recognition of his 37 years of dedicated
service to OTCHS and the residents of Otter Tail County.
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Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
March 24, 2026
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 9:57 a.m.
APRIL IS CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH PROCLAMATION
OTTER TAIL COUNTY RESOLUTION NO. 2026-30
WHEREAS, child abuse and neglect is a serious problem affecting every segment of our community, and
finding solutions requires input and action from everyone throughout the community; and
WHEREAS, our children are our most valuable resources and will shape the future of Otter Tail County; and
WHEREAS, the effects of child abuse are felt by whole communities and need to be addressed by the entire
community; and
WHEREAS, effective child abuse prevention succeeds because of partnerships created between families,
child welfare professionals, education, health, community and faith-based organizations, businesses, and law
enforcement agencies; and
WHEREAS, communities must make every effort to promote programs and activities that create strong and
thriving children and families; and
WHEREAS, we acknowledge that we must work together as a community to increase awareness about child
abuse and contribute to promote the social and emotional well-being of children and families in a safe, stable,
and nurturing environment; and
WHEREAS, prevention remains the best defense for our children and families.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners hereby proclaim April
2026 as National Child Abuse Prevention Month in Otter Tail County, and call upon all people, community
agencies, religious organizations, medical facilities, and businesses recognize this month by dedicating
ourselves to the task of improving the quality of life for all children and families.
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 24th day of March 2026.
OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
By U~~-v1
Robert Lahma ~B~ of Commissioners Chair
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Dated: April 14, 2026
Attest: j MJ/Mi2'-=:
Nicole Hansen, Clerk
Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
March 24, 2026
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, April 14, 2026, at the Government Services
Center in Fergus Falls and via livestream.
OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
By: _____..¼~k.=---,.. ~~~~-/ --
Robert Lahman, Board of Commissioners Chair
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Dated: April 14, 2026
Attest: _J,~_/ _·cv~&..,4~~~-----
Nicole Hansen, Clerk
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Vendor Name
4IMPRINT INC
ACC ENT WIRE-TI E
ACKERSON/JEFF
ACORNS-OAK CONSUL TING INC
ALLEN'S AUTO BODY & TOWING
ARMSTRONG/TYLER
ASSOCIATION OF MN COUNTIES
AVERY. ATTORNEY AT LAW/JILL
AXON ENTERPRISE INC
BABOLIAN/ERIC
BARR ENGINEERING CO
BARSNESS/MARA
BECKER CO ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
BECKER CO SHERIFF
BEN HOLZER UNLIMITED WATER LLC
BEYER BODY SHOP INC
BJERKE/SCOTT
BLUEBEAM INC
BRANDNER/COLE
BRASEURYAN
BRAUN VENDING INC
BREITKREUTZ/DOUG
BRUSS PYSD PLLC/STEPHANIE L
BRUTLAG/STEVE
BUY-MOR PARTS & SERVICE LLC
CARR'S TREE SERVICE INC
CELLEBRITE INC
CERTIFIED AUTO REPAIR
CHS INC
CLEAN SW EEP COMMERCIAL SERVICES
CODE 4 SERVICES INC
CONCEPT CATERING
COOPER'S OFFICE SUPPLY INC
CULLIGAN OF DE TROIT LAKES
CULLIGAN OF ELBOW LAKE
CULLIGAN OF WADENA
DAKOTA BUSINESS SOLUTIONS INC
DEANS DISTRIBUTING
DEM-CON MATER IALS RECOVERY LLC
DMC WEAR PARTS LLC
DOUBLE A CATERING
DOUGLAS CO PUBLIC WORKS
Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
March 24, 2026 (Exhibit A)
Amount
994 .35
5,286 .80
187 .98
1,500.00
243.50
156.60
200.00
207.00
190.95
57.96
12,973.00
179.41
379.50
36 .50
8.00
10,790.25
272 .60
5,280.00
159.99
31.12
9.00
312.56
1,800 .00
44 .08
8,632 .83
1,950 .00
26.050 .00
454 .00
2,419.25
1,395.00
96,877 .81
187.50
2,124 .60
35 .79
50 .75
142.00
394 .00
278.70
1,90 1.98
23,760.00
139.65
1,150.00
Vendor Name
DSC COMMUNICATIONS
EGGE CONSTRUCTION INC
EHLERS & ASSOCIATES INC
ELDIEN/MICHELLE
ELECTION SYSTEMS & SOFTWARE LLC
ERHARD/CITY OF
ESSER PLUMBING & HEATING INC
EVCO PETROLEUM PRODUCTS INC
FARMERS CO-OP OIL
FASTENAL COMPANY
FELLING TRAILERS INC
FERGUS FALLS DAILY JOURNAL
FERGUS FALLS/CITY OF
FERGUS HOME & HARDWARE INC
FERGUS POWER PUMP INC
FERGUS TIRE CENTER INC
FIELD/CRISTI
FIFTH ASSET INC
FORTWENGLER ELECTRIC INC
FORUM COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY
FOTH INFRASTRUCTURE & ENVIRONMEt-
FRAN'S REPAIR
GALLS LLC
GANOE/KA TIE
GOERDT/SARAH D
GOPHER STATE ONE CALL
GREWE/TUCKER
GUARDIAN RFID
HALVORSON/ALEX
HEINECKE/MIKE
HILLYARD -HUTCHINSON
HOUSTON ENGINEERING INC
JAKE 'S JOHNS LLC
JAMAR TECHNOLOGIES INC
JOHNSON/DENA
JUSTICE NORTH
KADEHJ IAN/LEO J
KARVONEN FUNERAL HOME
KIESLER'S POLICE SUPPLY INC
KOEP'$ SEPTIC LLC
LAKE REGION HEALTHCARE
LAKELAND AUTO REPAIR LLC
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Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
March 24, 2026 (Exhibit A)
Amount
2,486 .00
675.00
3,000.00
337.39
40,736.05
1,500.00
1,742.50
1,892.00
3,200.07
7,870.39
54.05
1,310.33
4,200.00
15.98
40,758.75
1,007.55
282.52
10,500.00
243.95
575.00
42,451.06
1,500.00
3,390.07
1,075.00
40.95
9.45
53.52
8,430.00
47.96
406.58
44.17
17,331.75
340.00
1,157.00
117.55
1,050.00
1,000.00
945.00
3,337.04
150.00
110.00
59.49
Vendor Name
LAKES COMMUNITY COOPERATIVE
LANGUAGE LINE SERVICES INC
LARRY OTT INC
LEADERS DISTRIBUTING
LEIGHTON MEDIA -FERGUS FALLS
LOCATORS & SUPPLIES INC
M-R SIGN CO INC
MACVSO
MAGNET FORENSICS LLC
MARCO TECHNOLOGIES LLC
MARJON PRINTERS INC
MARK'S FLEET SUPPLY INC
MART INN ALERIE
MATHENY/BENJAMIN
MCCONN/CHRISTOPHER
MCIT
MIDWEST MEDICAL PHYSICS LLC
MINNESOTA MOTOR COMPANY
MINNESOTA SHERIFFS' ASSOCIATION
MINNKOTA ENVIRO SERVICES INC
MN POLLUTION CONTROL AGENCY
MN POLLUTION CONTROL AGENCY
MN STATE COMMUNITY & TECHNICAL CC
MNCCC LOCKBOX
MONROE TOWMASTER LLC
MOORE ENG INEERING INC
MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS INC
NAPA CENTRAL
NELSON AUTO CENTER INC
NELSON OYEN TORVIK PLLP
NEWARK/ALEXIS
NORDMARK/NICHOLAS
NORTH CENTRAL INC
NORTHERN SAFETY TECHNOLOGY INC
NORTHERN TOTE SUPPLY LLC
NORTHLAND & COMPANIES
NORTHWEST TIRE INC
NYHUS FAMILY SALES INC
OFFICE OF MNIT SERVICES
OK TIRE STORE
OLSEN CHAIN & CABLE CO INC
OLSON OIL CO INC
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Boa rd of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
March 24, 2026 (Exhibit A)
Amount
1,991 .76
128.25
6,600.00
28 .00
1,398 .00
250.00
279.04
2,100.00
13,345.00
536.00
36.75
68.97
209.00
362.52
424.36
12,500.00
3,040.00
15,729.09
175.00
246 .00
15.00
1,200 .00
5,000.00
98,441 .00
305.17
9,515 .00
69,260.09
149.69
871 .64
4,143.00
132.94
156.05
6,000 .00
2,392 .02
430 .00
8,172.50
175.04
2,710 .84
3,513 .79
2,793 .00
410 .01
120.00
Vendor Name
OLSON TIRE & OIL
ON TARGET TRAINING MINNESOTA
OPG-3 INC
OTTER TAIL CO TREASURER
PARKERS PRAIRIE/CITY OF
PEBBLE LAKE AUTO
PEMBERTON LAW PLLP
PERALES/ANDREA
PLUNKETT'$ VARMENT GUARD
POPE DOUGLAS SOLID WASTE MANAGEI
POWERPL.\N 0 18
PRAIRIE LAKES MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE
PREMIER SPECIAL TY VEHICLES INC
PRODUCTIVE ALTERNATIVES INC
QUINCY RECYCLE
QUINLIVAN & HUGHES PA
RAPIDS BRAKE & ALIGNMENT LLC
RAVENSCRAFT/CHAD M
RDO TRUCK CENTERS LLC
RECYCLING ASSOC OF MN
RED DOT PEST CONTROL
REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MN
RIEKEN/MELANIE RUTH RIEKEN & RONAL
RINGDAHL AMBULANCE INC
RIPLEY'S INVESTMENTS LLC
ROAD MACHINERY & SUPPLIES CO
RODER/BETSY
ROTH/COURTNEY
RTVISION INC
SAMUELSON/HEID I
SCHEMPP JR/BOBBY
SCHORNACK/DAVID
SHERMANNANCE
SHERWIN-WILLIAMS COMPANY INC/THE
SIGNWORKS SIGNS & BANNERS INC
SRF CONSUL TING GROUP INC
ST CLOUD/CITY OF
STANTEC CONSUL TING SERVICES INC
STEINS INC
STEVE'S SANITATION INC
STONEBROOKE ENGINEERING INC
SUMMIT FIRE PROTECTION
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Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
March 24, 2026 (Exhibit A)
Amount
2,422.94
7,500.00
14,181 .53
69.13
130.00
2,563.05
550.00
139.90
312.00
694.12
6,166.00
14.00
131.20
51 .35
431.20
522.50
954.77
1,000.00
315.62
400 .00
230 .00
250 .00
500 .00
4,410.72
1,013 .30
3,745.79
246 .70
59.28
10,790 .00
90 .00
235.10
238 .00
2,000.00
36 .14
97 .00
12,635.03
17,400.32
87 ,583.38
157.91
15,159.39
7,555.03
1 235.00
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Vendor Name
SUMMIT FOOD SERVICE LLC
SIJVANSTON EQUIPMENT CORP
SWANZJPERRY
THOMSON REUTERS -WEST
TK ELEVATOR CORP
TNT REPAIR INC
TOOL WAREHOUSE INC
TRANSPORTATION COLLABORATIVE &
UNLIMITED AUTOGLASS INC
VANGUARD APPRAISALS INC
VERGAS AUTO REPAIR LLC
VESTIS
VESTIS
V~TORLUNDEENCOMPANY
VIKING GARAGE DOOR COMPANY INC
WADENA CO SOLID WASTE
WALL WORK TRUCK CENTER
WEBER . ATTORNEY AT LAW/DAWN
WEGNER PHO LP/KRISLEA
WELLER'S GARAGE
WIDSETH SMITH NOLTING & ASSOCIATE!
WILKIN CO HIGHWAY DEPT
WILKIN CO SHERIFF
WM CORPORATE SERVICES INC
X-STREAM WATERJETTING LLC
ZIEGLER INC
Final Total:
Vendor Name
AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES INC
Final Total:
Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
March 24, 2026 (Exhibit A)
Amount
11 ,189.18
1,222 .46
104.40
5,965.29
908.33
17 .20
165.00
2,196.00
890.20
1,684.00
126.57
64 .04
632.28
1,737.60
331 .90
680.80
631 .45
430.00
3,750.00
239.93
8,642.76
15,211 .72
50 .00
10,036.21
42 .30
4,605.60
965.806.27
Amount
7,933.87
7,933.87
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Vendor Name
AUTO FIX -OTTERTAIL
CAREY GROUP PUBLISHING
HEGLUND/EMILY
INDEPENDENT CONTRACT SERVICES OF
LANKOW/BENJAMIN
MIDWES T MONITORING & SURVEILANCE
MINDFIT, LLC
MINNESOTA MONITORING INC
MINNKOTA ENVIRO SERVICES INC
MN DEPT OF HUMAN SERVICES
PETERSON/TIM
PREMIER BIOTECH INC
PREMIER BIOTECH LABS LLC
QUALITY TOYOTA
REWIND INC
ROBERT F KENNEDY COMMUNITY ALLIAr
SHI INTERNATIONAL CORP
VAUGHAN/KAYLEE
WAGNER/TARA
WEST CENTRAL REG JUVENILE CTR
Final Total:
Vendor Name
FERGUS TIRE CENTER INC
FRUSTOUEMIL Y
LYSNE CONSUL TING & COUNSELING LLC
MINNESOTA MOTOR COMPANY
OTTER TAIL CO TREASURER
VICTOR LUNDEEN COMPANY
Final Total:
Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
March 24, 2026 (Exhibit A)
Amount
1,493.17
1,800.00
17.72
618.83
205.70
1,328.00
1,125.00
48 .00
198.00
109,412.74
177.04
3,365 .00
950.85
282 .14
4,380 .00
27,284 .91
84,090 .00
22 .48
15.74
11,617.00
248.432.32
Amount
321.95
13.79
375.00
46.75
192.88
1,138.75
2.089.12
,
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OTTERTAIL
COUNTY -MINNESOTA
Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
March 24, 2026
OTTER TAIL COUNTY -MINNESOTA
DRAINAGE AUTHORITY MINUTES
Government Services Center, Commissioners' Room & Via Livestream
515 West Fir Avenue, Fergus Falls, MN
March 24, 2026 110:04 a.m.
CALL TO ORDER
The Otter Tail County Drainage Authority convened at 10:04 a.m. Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at the
Government Services Center in Fergus Falls, MN . Commissioners Robert Lahman, Chair; Dan Bucholz, Vice
Chair; Wayne Johnson and Sean Sullivan were present. Commissioner Kurt Mortenson was absent.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA & CONSENT AGENDA
Chair Lahman called for joint approval of the Drainage Authority Agenda and Consent Agenda. Motion by
Johnson, second by Sullivan and unanimously carried to approve the Drainage Authority Agenda of March
24, 2026 and the Consent Agenda of March 24, 2026 as follows:
1. March 10, 2026, Drainage Authority Meeting Minutes
2. Warrants/Bills for March 24, 2026 (Exhibit A)
CLOSED SESSION
At 10:06 a.m., Chair Lahman declared the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners meeting closed to the
public. The closed session is authorized under Minnesota Statute §13D .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 , Drainage Inspector Colby
Palmersheim, County Attorney Michelle Eldien, Deputy County Administrator Lynne Penke Valdes, Deputy
County Administrator Liz Mickelson and County Board Secretary Hannah Anderson . The closed session
ended at 10:37 a.m.
ADJOURNMENT
At 10:38 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, April 14, 2026,
at the Government Services Center in Fergus Falls and via livestream.
OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
By :_~ __ J~---=?Z:-~~~---·--
Robert Lahman, Board of Commissioners Chair
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Dated: April 14, 2026
Attest: Jh .btlc_,1J!,t']4L,
Nicole Hansen, Clerk
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Vendor Name
OTTER TAIL CO RE .A.SURER
STEEVES/TREVOR
Final Total:
Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
March 24, 2026 (Exhibit A)
Amount
1,098.31
39 7.98
1,496.29