HomeMy WebLinkAboutHousing & Redevelopment Authority - Minutes - 05/06/2026OTTERTAIL HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
COUNTY· MINNESOTA
The Otter Tail County HRA Board of Commissioners
Met for a regular meeting on May 6, 2026 at 1 :00 pm
At the Otter Tail County Government Services Center
Board Members Present:
Wayne Johnson, Chairperson
Jeff Ackerson
Kurt Mortenson
Leland Rogness, Vice Chairperson
Absent: Megan Myers
Others Present:
515 W Fir Ave, Fergus Falls, MN
Amy Baldwin, OTC HRA Executive Director
Tanya Westra, OTC HRA Housing Program Supervisor
Aann Christopherson, OTC HRA Accountant
Paula Grunewald, OTC HRA Administrative Assistant
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Johnson called the meeting to order at 1 :11 pm.
Government Services Center
500 West Fir Avenue
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
2/3 . APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
Motion made by Kurt Mortenson, second by Leland Rogness to approve the May 6, 2026 Agenda and the
Consent Agenda without additions or changes. Motion passed unanimously. Amy Baldwin noted Public
Housing and Northfields of Dalton were at 100% occupancy.
4. NEW BUSINESS
A. Resolution No. 334 Authorizing Obligation and Expenditure of Capital Funds; Authorizing
Execution of Contracts for Replacement of Furnaces and Water Heaters
Tanya Westra, HRA Housing Program Supervisor stated furnaces in Underwood need to be replaced
due to the cost of propane and the age of 2 of the 3 furnaces. Funds remaining in the 2024 Capital
Funds Grant need to be utilized and the remainder of the project will be funded by 2025 Capital Funds.
The water heaters are propane so they would also be replaced as part of this project. After receiving
bids, staff recommends approval of bids from J Brothers (without electric work) and Ohren Electric. A
motion made by Jeff Ackerson, second by Kurt Mortenson for Resolution 334 agrees with staff
recommendations in authorizing obligation and expenditure of Capital Funds; and authorizing the
execution of contracts for replacement of furnaces and water heaters for the scattered site public
housing units located in Underwood. Motion passed unanimously.
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5. OLD BUSINESS -None
6. DISCUSSION
A. Senior Affordable Housing Program Electricity Billing
B. Vergas Residential Lots
C. Preliminary Budget
7. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORT
A. HUD NSPIRE Inspection Report
Our first Inspection thru NSPIRE was held in March.
B. MHP County Profile Report for Otter Tail County reviewed.
C. Project Maintenance Position
Discussed the need for support of our Project Manager, the position may be budget neutral and would
help build efficiencies.
8. GENERAL DISCUSSION -TOPICS BY COMMISSIONERS
A. Budget -when we put money aside to leverage it is a good investment.
B. New York Mills applied for and was awarded a $75,000 grant for the construction of affordable
senior housing.
At 2:20 pm a motion was unanimously carried to adjourn the meeting.
Secretary/Clerk
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