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OTTERTAIL
COUNTY -MINNESOTA
Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
May 12, 2026
OTTER TAIL COUNTY -MINNESOTA
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS' MINUTES
Government Services Center, Commissioners' Room & Via Livestream
515 West Fir Avenue, Fergus Falls, MN
May 12, 2026 I 8:30 a.m.
CALL TO ORDER
The Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners convened at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at the
Government Services Center in Fergus Falls, MN. Commissioners Robert Lahman, Chair; Dan Bucholz, Vice
Chair; Wayne Johnson, Kurt Mortenson and Sean Sullivan were present.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Chair Lahman called for approval of the Board Agenda. Motion by Bucholz, second by Sullivan and
unanimously carried to approve the Board of Commissioners' Agenda of May 12 , 2026, with the following
additions:
WCI Grant for Child Care Project Managers
Closed Session authorized under M.S. §13.005, Subd.3(c)(1)
Administration/Operations Committee: AMC Counties on the Hill
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Mortenson , second by Sullivan and unanimously carried to approve the consent agenda items as
presented:
1. April 28, 2026, Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
2. Warrants/Bills for May 12, 2026 (Exhibit A)
3. Amazon Warrants/Bills for May 12, 2026 (Exhibit A)
4. Human Services and Public Health Warrants/Bills for May 12, 2026 (Exhibit A)
5. Warrants/Bills, as Approved for Payment by the County Auditor-Treasurer, for April 24 & 30 ,
2026
6. Hauler License Application -New Hauler
7. Waste Delivery Agreement
8. Household Hazardous Waste Mobile Collection Contracts for 2026
9. Approval of an On Sale 3.2 Malt Liquor Application for Lida Greens Golf LLC dba Lida Greens
Golf for the period of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027
10. Approval of an On-Sale 3.2 Malt Liquor for Big Fish Kayaks and Water Sports LLC dba Big Fish
Kayaks & Water Sports for the period of May 15, 2026 through June 30 , 2026
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENTS -BARR ENGINEERING
Motion by Sullivan, second by Bucholz and unanimously carried to authorize appropriate County Officials'
signatures to execute Professional Services Agreements between Otter Tail County and Barr Engineering
Co., in the amount of $53,400.00, for 2026 groundwater sampling, analysis and annual reporting for the
Northeast Otter Tail (NEOT) and Henning Landfills as outlined below:
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May 12, 2026
SUMMARY OF COSTS
Location Scope of Services Itemized
NEOT Routine Annual Services $33,900
(including review of adjacent Closed Landfill)
Henning Routine Annual Services $19,500
Total Cost $53,400.00
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENTS -FOTH
Motion by Johnson, second by Mortenson and unanimously carried to authorize appropriate County Officials'
signatures to execute Professional Services Agreements between Otter Tail County and Foth Infrastructure &
Environment, LLC, in the amount of $115,500.00, for 2026 annual reporting, financial assurance calculations
and airspace calculations at the Northeast Otter Tail (NEOT) and Henning Landfills as outlined below:
SUMMARY OF COSTS
Location Scope of Services Estimate
NEOT Routine Annual Services $41,000
NEOT Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan Permit $1,500
Henning Routine Annual Services $32,000
Henning Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan Permit $1,500
Fergus Falls, Battle Lake, Permitting (Fergus Falls and Battle Lake) and $39,500
and Pelican Rapids Stormwater SWPPPs and NPDES Permits
Transfer Stations
Total Estimated Cost $115,500
CERTIFICATION OF EASEMENTS
US Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS) Representatives appeared before the Board and requested certification
of four (4) wildlife habitat protection easements. Documentation was previously submitted regarding the
requests. Motion by Mortenson, second by Johnson and unanimously carried to approve certification for the
USFWS to secure the following easements:
Amund Acres, LLP-Habitat Easement-T. 134N., R. 44 W., 5th P.M.:
Section 5, Part of the North Half of the Southeast Quarter (N 1 /2SE 1 /4 ), to be determined by a survey.
Alan & Diane Haugrud -Habitat Easement -T. 135 N., R. 43 W., 5th P. M.:
Section 29, Part of the East Half of the Northwest Quarter (E1/2NW1/4), Part of the Southwest Quarter of the
Northwest Quarter (SW1/4NW1/4), and Part of Government Lot 2, all to be determined by a survey.
Paul & Jami Klausen-Habitat Easement-T. 131 N., R. 39 W., 5th P.M.:
Section 10, Part of the Northwest Quarter (NW1/4), to be determined by a survey.
Steven & Jodi Miseqades -Habitat Easement -T. 132 N., R. 39 W., 5th P. M.:
Section 13, Part of the Southeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (SE 1 /4SW1 /4) and Part of the West Half
of the Southeast Quarter (W1 /2SE 1 /4 ), to be determined by a survey.
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May 12, 2026
RECESS & RECONVENE
At 8:51 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 8:55 a.m.
2025 HAZARD MITIGATION PROJECT ASSISTANCE GRANT AGREEMENT
Motion by Mortenson, second by Sullivan and unanimously carried to authorize appropriate County Officials'
signatures on a Hazard Mitigation Project Assistance Program Grant Agreement between Otter Tail County
and the City of Clitherall for grant funding to support an outdoor warning siren project.
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR AWARD & CONTRACTS AND BONDS
Motion by Bucholz, second by Johnson and unanimously carried to award the 2026 Seal Coat and Crack Seal,
SAP 056-030-008, to Morris Sealcoat & Trucking , Inc. of Morris, MN with the low overall bid of $2,710,492.32,
with $2,226,635.01 being county work and $483,857.31 being city and township work, and to authorize
appropriate County Officials' signatures to execute the contract between Otter Tail County and Morris Sealcoat
& Trucking, Inc. for SAP 056-030-008.
Motion by Johnson, second by Mortenson and unanimously carried to award SAP 056-624-021 to Anderson
Brothers Construction Company of Brainerd LLC of Brainerd, MN with the low bid of $358,677.95, and to
authorize appropriate County Officials' signatures to execute the contract between Otter Tail County and
Anderson Brothers Construction Company of Brainerd LLC for SAP 056-624-021 .
Motion by Sullivan, second by Bucholz and unanimously carried to award SP 056-070-037 & 038 to Sir Lines-
A-Lot, LLC of Edina, MN with the low bid of $464,243.74, and to authorize appropriate County Officials'
signatures to execute the contract between Otter Tail County and Sir Lines-A-Lot, LLC for SP 056-070-037 &
038.
Motion by Johnson, second by Mortenson and unanimously carried to award 2026 Traffic Marking , CP 4325-
200, to Sir Lines-A-Lot, LLC to Edina MN with the low overall bid of $555,648.13, with $513,748.45 being
county work and $41 ,899.68 being city and township work, and to authorize appropriate County Officials'
signatures to execute the contract between Otter Tail County and Sir Lines-A-Lot, LLC for CP 4325-200.
ENGINEERING SERVICES AGREEMENT -STONEBROOKE ENGINEERING, INC.
Motion by Mortenson, second by Sullivan and unanimously carried to authorize appropriate County Officials'
signatures to execute a design engineering services agreement with Stonebrooke Engineering, Inc., at a cost
not to exceed $346,437.00, for design services for the reconstruction of County Highway 128.
RECESS & RECONVENE
At 9:09 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 9:16 a.m.
LONG RANGE STRATEGIC PLAN PROGRESS UPDATES
Community Development Director Amy Baldwin provided updates on Long Range Strategic Plan progress
under the Element: Economy. Baldwin shared current progress and updates related to child care and housing.
The County's Long Range Strategic Plan can be found on the county website and outlines detailed goals,
strategies, and progress for each element.
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May 12, 2026
WEST CENTRAL INITIATIVE GRANT
Motion by Mortenson, second by Sullivan and unanimously carried to authorize appropriate County Officials'
signatures to accept a grant from West Central Initiative (WCI) in the amount of $10,000 for a child care project
manager as presented by Community Development Director Amy Baldwin.
OUT-OF-STATE TRAVEL
Motion by Johnson, second by Mortenson and unanimously carried to approve out-of-state travel for four (4)
staff, two (2) from Probation and two (2) from Human Services, to travel to Nashville, TN from July 20-23,
2026 to attend RISE26, a conference on addiction, mental health, and justice innovation. Human Services
staff expenses are covered by the Drug Court Grant and Probation staff expenses are included in the 2026
budget.
MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH
Social Services Supervisor Megan Adams presented on Mental Health Awareness Month and highlighted
Otter Tail County's mental health programs, focusing on early-intervention and deep-end services. Adams
was joined by Sheriff Barry Fitzgibbons, Pelican Rapids Police Chief Todd Quaintance, and Lt. Connor West
of the Fergus Falls Police Department to discuss Coordinated Response, which strategically connects a social
worker response to mental-health-related calls to dispatch to provide individuals with support and prevent
symptoms from worsening.
ADJOURNMENT
At 10:05 a.m., Chair Lahman declared the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners meeting adjourned with
a closed session to follow . The next regular Board meeting is scheduled at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 26,
2026, at the Government Services Center in Fergus Falls and via livestream.
CLOSED SESSION
At 10:05 a.m., Chair Lahman declared the Board of Commissioners meeting closed to the public. The closed
session is authorized under Minnesota Statute §13.D05, Subd . 3(c)(1) to discuss the sale or purchase of
property at 2001 W Lincoln Ave, Fergus Falls, MN 56537. Present in the room were Commissioners Bob
Lahman, Kurt Mortenson, Dan Bucholz, Wayne Johnson and Sean Sullivan, County Administrator Nicole
Hansen, County Attorney Michelle Eldien, Deputy Administrator Nick Leonard, Deputy Administrator Liz
Mickelson, Community Development Director Amy Baldwin, County Recorder Lynn Larson, and County Board
Secretary Hannah Anderson. The closed session ended at 10:38 a.m.
OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Dated: May 26, 2026
By: ~
Robert Lahman, Board of Commissioners Chair
Attest&!' &Jl,c 4 {/IJit,J_.,
Nicole Hansen, Clerk
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Vendor Nnme
A-1 LOCK & KEY
A&A RECYCLING LLC
ADMFG INC
ADVANCED BUSINESS METHODS I C
ALBANY RECYCLING CE TER
ALEX RUBB ISH & RECYCLING I C
ALLE 'S AUTO BODY & TO'NING
A OKA CO TREASURY OFFICE
.4.RRO\ LIFT ACCESSIBILITY
AUTO FIX -OTTERTAIL
AUTO VAL UE FERGUS FALLS
BEYER BODY SHOP INC
BRA DON COMMUNICATIONS INC
BREITKREUTZ/DOUG
BRODNLINDSEY
BUCHHOLZ/LACEY
BUY-MOR PARTS & SERVICE LLC
CASS CO SHERIFF-MN
CITIZEN'S ADVOCATE
CLEA SWEEP COMMERCIAL SERVICES
CODE 4 SERVICES INC
COLE PAPERS I C
COLLEGE AY AUTO
COLUMN SOFTWARE PBC
COMMISSIONER OF TRANSPORTATION
COMPASS MINERALS AMERICA INC
CONCEPT CATERING
COOPER'S OFFICE SUPPLY INC
CULLIGAN OF WADENA
CURRENT/DALE
D & T VENTURES LLC
DEANS DISTRIBUTING
DICK'S ST AN DARO
DITTBERNERffREVOR
DIVE RESCUE INTERNATIONAL INC
DONOHO/MICHAEL
DOUBLE A CATERING
DOUGLAS CO JAIL
DOUGLAS CO PUBLIC WORKS
DUNCAN/JESSE
ELDIEN/MICHELLE
ELLINGSON PLUMBING HEATING AC ELE1
Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
May 12, 2026 (Exhibit A)
Amount
621 .58
2.850.00
552 .50
1.162.91
1.859 .84
641 .16
444 .65
14,025.00
972.00
667.28
1,234.45
15.808 .17
91 ,902 .10
574.93
49.30
160.95
11 ,647 .62
90 .00
8.00
1,395 .00
1,006 .96
1.197.22
1.036 .34
239.18
4,394 .00
37,:.81.68
634 .55
32.50
52 .00
22 .09
385 .88
442.91
698.65
236.53
450.00
488 .33
35 .00
1 228.41
200 .00
51 .80
358 .44
183.80
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Vendor Nnme
EVERTS LUMBER CO
EVOLUTION WHEEL
FERGUS FALLS/CITY OF
FERGUS PO ER PUMP INC
FIOLAR TECH OLOGIES INC
FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH
FISCHER/JUDD
FORMO/DAVID
FORUM COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY
FRAZEE-VERGAS FORUM
FRAZIE R/BRENT
G & R CONTROLS INC
GALLS LLC
GANOE/KATIE
GIRARD'S BUSINESS SOLUTIONS INC
GODEL/DA N
H & L MESABI CO
HARTHUNrTRENT
HAUKOS SALES LLC
HEETER/NICK
HENNING HARDWAR E
HOLTE/JENNIFER
HUSCH BLACKWELL LLP
INNOVATIVE MAINTENA CE SYSTEMS IN
INTERST,.\TE POINER SYSTEMS INC
JENN EN/ADRION
JK SPORTS INC
JOHNSON CONTROLS FIR E PRO ECT IOf\
JOHNSON/MARK T
JONES LAW OFFICE
JO RGENSON/KURT
KARVONEN FUNERAL HOME
KIMBALL MIDWEST
LAKE LAND AUTO REPAIR LL C
LAK ES AC E HARDWARE
LAKES COUNTRY SERVICE COOPERATIV
LAKESHIRTS LLC
LANGLIE/STEVEN
LARSON/LYNN
LAWSON PRODUCTS INC
LE-AST SERVICES COUNSELING
LEE/NICOLE
Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
May 12, 2026 (Exhibit A)
Amount
295.22
4,400 .00
350 .00
27,085.00
4,205.04
1.260 .00
333.80
96.22
211 .80
8.00
590.56
2,470.97
1,441.28
625.00
888.75
23.11
75,114.40
30.78
2,128.80
310 .21
1,503.03
40.00
6.602.50
6,000.00
169 .64
10.74
443.00
9,960.00
397.60
35.00
86 .97
797 .50
569 .64
201 .78
19 .98
3,220 .60
2,679 .50
557 .20
169.65
318.59
660.00
1.108 .68
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Vendor Nome
LEIGHTO MEDIA -FERGUS FALLS
LINDBERG/ISIDORE
LITTLE FALLS MACHI E INC
LOCATORS & SUPPLIES INC
LONG WE EKEND SPORTSWEAR
M-R SIGN CO INC
MAAP
MACPZA
MARCO TECHNOLOGIES LLC
MARCO TEC OLOGIES LLC
MARK'S FLEE SUPPLY INC
MARTHALER/ ERENCE
MCCONN/CHRISTOPHER
MCKINS RY LOCKBOX
MELLIN PROMOTIONAL ADVERTISING
MIDWEST LIFT WORKS LLC
MIDWEST MACHINERY CO
MINNESOTA MO OR COMPANY
MINNKOTA ENVIRO SERVICES INC
MN DEPT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
MN DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION
MN POLLUTION CONTROL AGENCY
MN RESOURCE RECO ERY ASSOCIATIO
MNCCC LOCKBOX
MOORE ENGINEER ING INC
NAPA CENTRAL
NELSON AUTO CENTER INC
NELSON/REBECCA.
NEW YORK MILLS DISPATCH
NEWVILLE/DARREN
NORTH CE TRAL INC
NORTHLAND & COMPANIES
NORTH EST TIRE INC
NUSS TRUCK & EQUIPMENT
NUTRIEN AG SOLUTIONS INC
OFFICE OF MNIT SERVICES
OK TIRE STORE
OLIPH .. \NT/CONNIE
OLSEN CHAIN & CABLE CO INC
OLSON OIL CO IN C
OLSON TIRE & OIL
OUTDOOR RENOVATIONS LANDSCAPE &
Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
May 12 , 2026 (Exhibit A)
Amount
2,897 .00
64 .99
5,311 .79
119.38
1.534 .00
537 .19
90 .00
300 .00
15,623 .98
975 .22
63 .60
572 .42
1 007 .49
138,81 0.67
698.39
1,610.88
89.42
780.34
156.00
25.00
25 824 .39
96,153.74
750.00
97,433.34
635.00
746.54
8,303.88
55.97
3.409.54
717.54
33,.t.09.67
1,067.96
235.32
6,410.26
19 821.13
2.162.44
957.83
212 .07
1,788 .96
150.00
770 .00
3.605.00
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Vendor Nnme
OZ EXCAVATING LL C
PARK REGION CO OP
PARKERS PRAIRIE/Cl Y OF
PDCMISCSU-RA GE
PELICAN RAPIDS PRESS
PEMBERTON LA PLLP
PEOPLEFACTS LLC
PERHAM STEEL & ELDI G
PHILLIPPI/DR JAY
PLUNKETT'S VARMEN T GUARD
POPE DOUGLAS SOLID 1AS E MANAGE!
PRECISE MRM LLC
PSICK CAPITOL SOLUTIONS INC
PYE-BARKER FIRE & SAFETY LLC
RDO EQUIPMENT CO
REAL VISION SO FTINARE INC
RED DOT PEST CONTROL
RICHARDSON/STEVE
RTVISION INC
SALSER/AMANDA
SCHAEFFER MFG COMPANY
SERVICE FOOD SUPER VALU
SHI INTER ATIONAL CORP
SIGN ORKS SIGNS & BANNERS INC
SIME NGAARD/PAUL
SJOLIEfTYLER
SNAP-ON I DUSTRIAL
STACH/TRENT
STAPLES BUSINESS CREDIT
STRANO ACE HARO\/VARE
SUMMIT FO OD SERVICE LLC
SWANSTON EOUIPME T CORP
THOMSON RE UTERS -EST
TNT REPAIR INC
TOLLEFSON/DEREK
TOSSETT/KARMEN
TYLER TECHNOLOGIES INC
VANGUARD APPRAISALS INC
VA STEENBURG~EFFRE Y
\/ESTIS
VICTOR LUNDEEN COMPA Y
ADENA CO SHERIFF
Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
May 12, 2026 (Exhibit A)
Amount
2,100.00
112 .95
130 .00
5,950 .00
65 .00
4,401.50
69 .12
137 76
950 .00
343 .20
734 .29
660.00
3,916 .66
503.30
26 .884.58
5,600.00
75.00
45.53
3,150.00
255.00
890.40
16.97
14,237.28
49.00
77.41
37.55
146.70
103.72
209.40
54.23
11 ,113.50
10,124 .02
3,286.38
1,857 .70
69.09
28.89
61,752 .29
4,960 .00
330 .90
275.43
113.94
75 .00
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Vendor Name
WALETZKO/PATRICK
ALVATNE/DOUGLAS
ELLE RID.A. \i\!N
1/ELLPATH LLC
WEST CENTRAL JAIL ADMINISTRATOR'S .
EST/RICHARD
WIDSETH SMIT NOL TING & ;\SSOCIA E:
WILSON /\'ARREN R
WM CORPORA E SERVICES INC
ULFE KUHLE/RANDY
ZIEGLER INC
ZORO TOOLS INC
Final Total:
Vendor Name
AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES INC
Fina l Total:
Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
May 12, 2026 (Exhibit A)
Amount
171.10
2,325_00
189_62
57 ,349 _08
20 _00
535 .46
4,781 .23
333 _80
28,736.21
60_70
123.74
2,566.98
1.093.819.20
Amount
6.572.89
6.572.89
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Vendor Name
AMSSS
ANDERSON/MEGA
BEYER BODY SHOP INC
ELLIGINT HEAL TH I C
FARGO GLASS & PAINT CO
FERGUS IRE CENTER INC
FORST/BRIDGET
HAUGE/LESLIE
HEGLUND/CHRISTIAN
JASON ANDERSON CONSUL TING LLC
KLO EK/ASHLEY
MINNESOTA MOTOR COMPA Y
MINNKOTA EN VIRO SERVICES INC
MN DEPT OF CHILDREN YOUTH & FAMILI
M DEPT OF HEAL TH
M DEPT OF HUMAN SERVICES
MNCCC LOCKBOX
NELSON AUTO CENTER INC
OTTER TA IL CO RECORDER
OTTER TAIL CO SHERIFF
OTTER TAIL CO TR EASURER
QUALITY TOYOTA
REWI D INC
RUPP/MARY
ARR EN/BRYAN
WENZEL/ERICA
WEST CENTRAL REG JUVENILE CTR
IDSETH SMITH NOLTING & ASSOCIATE!
WIPFLI ADVISORY LLC
Final Total:
Vendor Nome
INDEPENDENT CONTRACT SERVICES OF
LAKE REG ION HEALTHCARE
LAKES AD VERTISING LLC
LYSNE CONSUL TING & COUNSELING LLC
OTTER TAIL CO TR EASURER
PELICAN RAPIDS SCHOOL DIST 548
RNC CONSUL TING PA
SAYLER/DAVID
SCREENVISION MEDIA
VICTOR LUNDEEN COMPANY
Final Total:
Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
May 12, 2026 (Exhibit A)
Amount
40.00
57.86
250.00
1,200.00
2,020.00
251 .95
342.20
13.79
104 .4 6
3,500.00
36.42
242.22
42 .00
3,920 .07
40 .00
64 ,811 .31
1,750 .00
758 .60
4.00
45 .00
13,855 .92
162 .31
2.190 .00
45.61
44 .83
17 .60
11 ,617.00
19.301 .66
9,874.48
136,539.29
Amount
5,886.98
2,000.00
1,500.00
450.00
286.94
500.00
75.00
186.25
145.84
44.12
11,075.13
,
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OTTERTAIL
COUNTY -MINNESOTA
Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
May 12, 2026
OTTER TAIL COUNTY -MINNESOTA
DRAINAGE AUTHORITY MINUTES
Government Services Center, Commissioners' Room & Via Livestream
515 West Fir Avenue, Fergus Falls, MN
May 12, 2026 110:40 a.m.
CALL TO ORDER
The Otter Tail County Drainage Authority convened at 10:40 a.m. Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at the Government
Services Center in Fergus Falls, MN . Commissioners Robert Lahman , Chair; Dan Bucholz, Vice Chair; Kurt
Mortenson, Wayne Johnson, and Sean Sullivan were present.
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 and the
Consent Agenda of May 12, 2026 as follows:
1. April 28 , 2026, Drainage Authority Meeting Minutes
NEW DRAINAGE INSPECTOR
Highway Maintenance Superintendent Colby Palmersheim introduced new Otter Tail County Drainage
Inspector, Tyler Armstrong, to the Board. Armstrong will be appointed at the upcoming May 26, 2026 Drainage
Authority meeting.
DITCH 64 -TILE
Motion by Johnson, second by Mortenson and unanimously carried to approve after-the-fact authorization for
Northland Area Services to repair drain tile on County Ditch 64, along 135th Avenue and south of 190th Street,
by as recommended by Highway Maintenance Superintendent Colby Palmersheim. This approval is after-the-
fact due to the timing of planting season .
DITCH 70 -TILE
Motion by Bucholz, second by Johnson and unanimously carried to approve after-the-fact authorization for
Kyle Weets to repair drain tile on County Ditch 70 , north of North Sewell Lake Road, as recommended by
Highway Maintenance Superintendent Colby Palmersheim. This approval is after-the-fact due to the timing of
planting season.
DITCH 12 -CLEANING
Motion by Johnson, second by Mortenson and unanimously carried to grant approval for Egge's Construction
to work in County Ditch 12, at the request of Lida Township, to allow for road ditch cleaning along 220th Street
to County Highway 108, with no charge to the ditch fund, as recommended by Highway Maintenance
Superintendent Colby Palmersheim.
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Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
May 12, 2026
ADJOURNMENT
At 10:47 a.m., Chair Lahman declared the Otter Tail County Drainage Authority meeting adjourned. The next
Drainage Authority meeting will immediately fo llow the next regular Board meeting on Tuesday, May 26 , 2026,
at the Government Services Center in Fergus Falls and via livestream.
OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Dated: May 26, 2026
By ~
Robertlahrmm~ ofCommissioners Chair
Attest: $, .&iv--/:U()ft'.=:'.'.'.
Nicole Hansen , Clerk
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