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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
May 26, 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
Approval of Agenda – May 26, 2026
(2) Approval of Consent Agenda:
1. May 12, 2026, Board of Commissioners’ Meeting Minutes
2. Warrants/Bills for May 26, 2026
3. Amazon Warrants/Bills for May 26, 2026
4. Human Services & Public Health Warrants/Bills for May 26, 2026
5. Warrants/Bills, as Approved for Payment by the County Auditor-Treasurer, for May 8 &
15, 2026
6. Approval of an application for On/Off Sale 3.2 Malt Liquor for Ten Mile Lake Resort Inc.
dba Ten Mile Lake Resort for the period of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027
7. Approval of an application for On Sale Wine for Ten Mile Lake Resort Inc. dba Ten Mile
Lake Resort for the period of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027
8. Approval of an LG220 Application for Exempt Permit for Lawful Gambling for Holy
Cross Church New York Mills, for an event held at their church located at 54216 County
Highway 148 Menahga, MN 56464, on September 13, 2026
9. Approval of an LG220 Application for Exempt Permit for Lawful Gambling for St
Lawrence Catholic Church for an event held at their church located at 46404 County
Highway 14, Perham MN 56573, on August 9, 2026
10. Approval of an application for Off Sale 3.2 Malt Liquor for Lagos Collective LLC, dba
Swan Lake Resort & Campground for the period of July 1, 2026, through June 30,
2027
11. Approval of an application for On Sale Liquor W/ Sunday for H & K Industries LLC dba
The Cactus for the period of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027
12. Approval of a Temporary On Sale Liquor License for Phelps Mill Country for their event
held at the Phelps Mill County Park, July 11, 2026
13. Approval of an application for On Sale 3.2 Malt Liquor for ES Ventures dba Oak and
Iron Golf & Provisions for the period of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027
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14. Approval of an application for On Sale Wine with strong beer certification for ES
Ventures dba Oak and Iron Golf & Provisions for the period of July 1, 2026, through
June 30, 2027
15. Approval of an application for On Sale Liquor w/Sunday for JCTSM Properties LLC
dba Silvermoon Lounge & Steakhouse for the period of July 1, 2026, through June 30,
2027
16. Approval of an application for On Sale Liquor w/Sunday for Stalker Lake Golf Course
Bar/Grill LLC dba Stalker Lake Golf Course Bar & Grill for the period of July 1, 2026,
through June 30, 2027
17. Approval of an application for On & Off Sale 3.2% Malt Liquor for Bladow Beach Resort
and Campground LLC for the period of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027
18. Approval of an application for On Sale Wine with strong beer certification for Bladow
Beach Resort and Campground LLC for the period of July 1, 2026, through June 30,
2027
19. Approval of an application for an Off Sale 3.2% Malt Liquor for The Corner Store on
Otter Tail Lake Inc dba The Corner Store on Otter Tail Lake for the period of July 1,
2026, through June 30, 2027
20. Approval of an application for On Sale Liquor w/Sunday for El Vallarta Mexican Grill
LLC, dba E Vallarta Mexican Grill for the period of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027
8:35 – 8:40 (3) Assistant HR Director, Stephanie Retzlaff
Political Activity & Hatch Act Compliance Policy
Social Worker Positions for MN African American Family Preservation and Child
Welfare Disproportionality Act
8:40 – 8:55 (4) Health Educator, Reese Ellison
Mental Health Awareness Month: Promotion & Prevention
8:55 – 9:00 (5) County Recorder, Lynn Larson
Application for Off Site Gambling
9:00 – 9:15 (6) Land & Resource Management Director, Christopher LeClair
Planning Commission Recommendations
Final Plat – Amor Storage Park
9:15 – 9:20 (7) Probation Director, Michael Schommer
Subaward Agreement - Drug Court
9:20 – 9:55 (8) Health & Wellness Department Directors, Deb Sjostrom, Robert Emerson, Jody Lien &
Michael Schommer
Health & Wellness Service Team Annual Reports
9:55 – 10:10 General Discussion
10:10 – 10:15 (9) County Engineer, Jodi Teich
Safe Streets for All Safety Action Plan & Resolution
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10:15 – 10:20 (10) Transfer Station/Landfill Supervisor, Jeff Haugen
Roll-Off Bins for new Henning Transfer Station
10:20 – 10:30 (11) County Administrator, Nicole Hansen & Public Information Officer, Shannon Terry
Long-Range Strategic Plan - Resilience Element: Welcoming & Belonging
Other:
County Attorney
County Administrator
DRAINAGE AUTHORITY
10:30 – 10:35 (1) Call to Order
Approval of Agenda – May 26, 2026
(2) Approval of Consent Agenda:
1. May 12, 2026, Drainage Authority Meeting Minutes
2. Warrants/Bills for May 26, 2026
10:35 – 10:45 (3) Drainage Inspector, Tyler Armstrong & Maintenance Superintendent, Colby Palmersheim
Drainage Inspector Appointment
Ditch 21 – Beaver Dam (Anna Lake)
Ditch 21 – Beaver Dam (Pleasant Lake Rd)
Ditch 15 – Culvert Cleanout
10:45 – 11:00 Break
11:00 – 12:00 Work Session – Office of EMS
12:00 – 12:15 Break
COMMITTEE MEETINGS
12:15 – 12:35 Administration/Operations Committee (SS)
Insurance Year in Review
Minnesota Government Data Practices Act Guidelines & Procedures – Policy
Updates
12:35 – 12:40 Finance, Property & License Management Committee (WJ)
Highway Capital Improvement
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12:40 – 1:25 Economic Growth & Community Investment Committee (DB)
Ash Processing and NEOT Financing Update
Demo Waste Regional Planning
Phelps Mill Festival – Info & Agreement
EGCI Tour
Legislative Session Wrap-Up
UPCOMING EVENTS
05/28 1:00 p.m. Bid Opening – SAP 056-682-014, Long Lake Room, 505 Court Street, Fergus Falls
06/02 1:00 p.m. Bid Opening – Phelps Mill Store Historical Restoration, Phelps Mill Room, GSC, Fergus
06/02 2:00 p.m. Bid Opening – 515-400 Glacial Edge Trail – Maplewood State Park, Lida Lake Room, GSC
06/03 11:00 a.m. CDA Board Meeting, Otter Tail Lake Room, GSC, Fergus Falls (SS/KM)
06/03 12:00 p.m. County Extension Committee, Battle Lake City Hall, Battle Lake
06/03 1:00 p.m. HRA Board Meeting, Otter Tail Lake Room, GSC, Fergus Falls (WJ/KM)
06/08 9:00 a.m. WOT SWCD Board Meeting, SWCD Office, Fergus Falls (KM)
06/08 7:00 p.m. Commissioners Open House, City Hall, Battle Lake
06/10 1:00 p.m. Central MN Emergency Services Board Meeting, City Hall, St. Cloud (BL)
06/16 8:30 a.m. EGCI Tour, West Otter Tail County
06/17 7:30 a.m. EOT SWCD Board Meeting, SWCD Office, Perham (DB)
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