HomeMy WebLinkAboutBoard of Commissioners - Minutes - 05/26/2026OTTERTAIL
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Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
May 26 , 2026
OTTER TAIL COUNTY -MINNESOTA
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS' MINUTES
Government Services Center, Commissioners' Room & Via Livestream
515 West Fir Avenue, Fergus Falls, MN
May 26, 2026 I 8:30 a.m.
CALL TO ORDER
The Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners convened at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 26, 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 Mortenson, second by Johnson and
unanimously carried to approve the Board of Commissioners' Agenda of May 26, 2026, with the following
additions and changes:
Kvare's Beauty Bay West Final Plat
Letter of Support
Removed : Highway Capital Request from Finance, Property & License Management Committee
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Johnson, second by Sullivan and unanimously carried to approve the consent agenda items as
presented:
1. May 12, 2026, Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
2. Warrants/Bills for May 26, 2026 (Exhibit A)
3. Amazon Warrants/Bills for May 26 , 2026 (Exhibit A)
4. Human Services and Public Health Warrants/Bills for May 26 , 2026 (Exhibit A)
5. Warrants/Bills, as Approved for Payment by the County Auditor-Treasurer, for May 8 & 15, 2026
6. Approved 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. Approved 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. Approved 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. Approved 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. Approved 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. Approved an application for On Sale Liquor WI Sunday for H & K Industries LLC dba The Cactus
for the period of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027
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May 26, 2026
12. Approved a Temporary On Sale Liquor License for Phelps Mill Country for their event held at
the Phelps Mill County Park, July 11, 2026
13. Approved 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
14. Approved 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. Approved 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. Approved 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. Approved 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. Approved 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 . Approved 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 . Approved 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
POLITICAL ACTIVITY AND HATCH ACT COMPLIANCE POLICY
Motion by Johnson, second by Mortenson and unanimously carried to adopt the Political Activity and Hatch
Act Compliance Policy, Section 425 of the Personnel Rules and Policies, as presented by Assistant Human
Resources Director Stephanie Retzlaff. This policy establishes guidelines for employee participation in political
activities, while ensuring that county government operations remain impartial and free from political influence.
SOCIAL WORKER POSITIONS FOR MAAFPCWDA
Motion by Johnson, second by Sullivan and unanimously carried to approve the addition of four (4) 1.0 full-
time equivalent (FTE) Social Worker positions to the county structure to meet the state and federal
requirements of the Minnesota African American Family Preservation and Child Welfare Disproportionality Act
(MAAFPCWDA). The positions will be hired over the course of 2026 to set up Otter Tail County for successful
implementation in 2027 .
MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH
Health Educator Reese Ellison presented on Mental Health Awareness Month and highlighted Otter Tail
County's mental health programs and partnerships focusing on promotion and prevention .
LG230 APPLICATION TO CONDUCT OFF-SITE GAMBLING
ABATE OF MN
OTTER TAIL COUNTY RESOLUTION NO. 2026-43
WHEREAS the responsibility for the regulation of lawful gambling and the issuance of licenses and permits
for the conduct of lawful gambling lies with the Minnesota Gambling Control Board ; and
WHEREAS ABATE of MN, will be submitting to the Gambling Control Board an LG230 Application to Conduct
Off-Site Gambling on October 2, 2026, at the Silver Moon Lounge & Steakhouse, which is located at the 1117
W Main St, Perham Township of Otter Tail County; and
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May 26 , 2026
WHEREAS the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners is aware of no reason to oppose the conduct of
lawful gambling on October 2, 2026, by ABATE of MN at the Silver Moon Lounge & Steakhouse, which is
located at the 1117 W Main St, Perham Township of Otter Tail County.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners hereby approves
the conduct of lawful gambling by ABATE of MN on October 2, 2026, at the Silver Moon Lounge & Steakhouse
which is located at the 1117 W Main St, Perham Township of Otter Tail County, provided the applicant meets
all the necessary criteria for the licenses and permits as required by the Gambling Control Board.
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that notice of this application and approval shall be provided to the Township
of Perham by sending them a copy of this resolution.
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 26th day of May 2026.
OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
By:_........,~----~~~~_______,____
Robert Lahman, Board of Commissioners Chair
Dated: June 9, 2026
Attest: ~ toll LJ t-<ll,&-'
Nicole Hansen, Clerk
PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS
Jon Solinger
Motion by Johnson, second by Sullivan and unanimously carried to approve a Conditional Use Permit, as
recommended by the Planning Commission , for property owner Jon Solinger to convert an existing commercial
resort to a 12 Unit Residential Planned Unit Development (PUD) with 14 boat slips. This proposal is located
at 41569 Dawn Rd, Pelican Rapids, MN 56572, Section 29, Lida Township, Lida Lake (56-747) GD.
Shane & Kimberly Haugen
Motion by Bucholz, second by Johnson and unanimously carried to approve a Conditional Use Permit, as
recommended by the Planning Commission, for property owners Shane & Kimberly Haugen to construct a
driveway for property access with approximately 2,103 cubic yards of earthmoving located within 1,000 feet
of Franklin Lake with the condition that the approved Storm Water Management Plan be submitted to the Land
& Resource Management Department prior to the issuance of the permit. This proposal is located in Section
27, Dunn Township, Franklin Lake (56-759) RD.
Mel Stoltz
Motion by Johnson, second by Mortenson and unanimously carried to approve a Conditional Use Permit, as
recommended by the Planning Commission, for property owner Mel Stoltz for earthmoving consisting of
1, 1788 cubic yards for the construction of a 40'x80' storage building and a 28'x32' detached garage with site
grading to redirect drainage away from the steep lakeside slope. This proposal is located at 30991 Bank Rd,
Dent, MN 56528, Section 9, Star Lake Township, Star Lake (56-385) GD.
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May 26 , 2026
BVH LLC
Motion by Mortenson, second by Sullivan and unanimously carried to approve a Conditional Use Permit, as
recommended by the Planning Commission , for BVH LLC , to amend Conditional Use Permit No. 6793 to allow
for the addition of a second mobile food unit, resulting in a total of two mobile food units, on the beach with
the following conditions: 1) Both mobile food units are located outside the road right-of-way, 2) the stick-built
shed is removed, and 3) the Land & Resource Management Department shall work with the County Highway
Department to assess the need for "No Parking" signs in the immediate area. This proposal is located across
from 35776 County Highway 72 , Battle Lake, MN 56515, Section 5, Everts Township, Otter Tail Lake (56-242)
GD.
Kerry Carpenter
Motion by Bucholz, second by Johnson and unanimously carried to approve a Conditional Use Permit, as
recommended by the Planning Commission, for property owner Kerry Carpenter for the construction of a
replacement retaining wall to address erosion and runoff issues affecting structures on a steep slope/bluff as
well as the removal and proper disposal of two existing modular block retaining walls and excavating
approximately 375 cubic yards of material to prepare the site with the following conditions: 1) a pre-
construction meeting shall be held involving Land & Resource Management staff and the contractor and 2)
erosion control measures shall be implemented on the lakeside of the property. This plan includes a new
Versa-Lok Bronco 18H retaining wa ll, approximately 12 feet 5 inches high and 135 feet long will be installed
at the toe of the bluff, including drainage components and aggregate backfill. After construction the disturbed
area will be stabilized using erosion control blankets along with natural grass and prairie seed mix. This
proposal is located at 46744 County Highway 51 , Perham , MN 56573, Section 35, Gorman Township , Little
Pine Lake (56-142) GD .
FINAL PLAT -AMOR STORAGE PARK
Motion by Johnson , second by Mortenson and unanimously carried to approve the Final Plat known as "Amor
Storage Park", consisting of six (6) Single Family Residential Non-Riparian Lots, 1 Block, located in Section
19, Amor Township, Twin Lake (56-382), RD.
FINAL PLAT-KVARE'S BEAUTY BAY WEST
Motion by Mortenson, second by Bucholz and motion carried with Johnson abstaining to approve the Final
Plat known as "Kvare's Beauty Bay West", consisting of 12 Non-Riparian Single Family Residential Lots, 3
Blocks, located in Section 18, Dunn Township, Non-Shoreland.
DRUG COURT SUBAWARD AGREEMENT
Motion by Lahman, second by Johnson and unanimously carried to authorize appropriate County Officials'
signatures on the Grant Subaward Agreement Amendment between Otter Tail County Probation and the State
of Min nesota, acting through its agent Seventh Judicial District, Otter Tail County Adult Drug Treatment Court.
HEAL TH & WELLNESS ANNUAL REPORTS
Deputy Administrator Lynne Penke Valdes, along with the Health and Wellness Service Team Directors,
provided the Board with Health and Wellness Annual Report summaries highlighting programming, data,
partnerships and outreach pertaining to the Veterans Service, Public Health, Probation and Human Services
Departments.
RECESS & RECONVENE
At 10:30 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 10:38 a.m.
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May 26, 2026
ADOPTION OF THE OTTER TAIL COUNTY SAFETY ACTION PLAN FUNDED BY THE
SAFE STREETS FOR ALL (SS4A) GRANT
OTTER TAIL COUNTY RESOLUTION NO. 2026-44
WHEREAS, The Otter Tail County Board of County Commissioners ('The Board"), is devoted to reducing
traffic fatalities and serious injuries. To that end , The Board applied for and was awarded a Fiscal Year 2023
SS4A Planning grant by the Federal Highway Administration ("FHWA"); and
WHEREAS, The Board, in coordination with planning and engineering professionals, local stakeholders, and
members of the public, completed the development of a comprehensive Safety Action Plan ; and
WHEREAS, the Safety Action Plan outlines specific strategies, projects, and policy recommendations to
improve roadway safety for all users, including pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists; and
WHEREAS, Otter Tail County has developed a Safety Action Plan to provide a comprehensive framework
using the Safe System Approach to reduce traffic fatalities and life-changing injuries on the County's
transportation network with a goal of eliminating annual fatal and life-changing injury crashes by 2050; and
WHEREAS, adoption of the Safety Action Plan demonstrates The Board's commitment to improving public
safety and supports eligibility for future implementation funding through the SS4A program and other funding
sources; and
WHEREAS. The Board finds that adoption of the Safety Action Plan is in the best interest of public health,
safety, and welfare.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT, by a majority roll call vote of the Otter Tail County Board of
County Commissioners as follows:
1. The Safety Action Plan, as presented and on file with the County Highway Department, is hereby
adopted in its entirety.
2. The County hereby adopts a vision to eliminate traffic fatalities and life-changing injuries on the
County's transportation network with the goal to eliminate annual traffic fatalities and life-changing
injuries by 2050.
3. The County Highway Department, or their designee, is authorized to submit the adopted Safety Action
Plan to the U.S. Department of Transportation in fulfillment of the SS4A grant requirements.
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was introduced by Commissioner Sullivan, duly
seconded by Commissioner Johnson and, after discussion thereof and upon vote being taken thereon, passed
on a roll call vote as follows:
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS YEA
Dan Bucholz X
Wayne Johnson X
Kurt Mortenson X
Robert Lahman X
Sean Sullivan X
Adopted at Fergus Falls, MN this 26th day of May 2026.
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NAY ABSENT ABSTAIN
OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
By: _U............,..~----=-:~-~~ ........ ~'---'f,..ao=~'-------
Robert Lahman, Board of Commissioners Chair
Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
May 26, 2026
Dated: June 9, 2026
Attest:~ 'c,o!,,_4 WJ&l--
Nicole Hansen, Clerk
LETTER OF SUPPORT
Motion by Bucholz, second by Johnson and unanimously carried to authorize appropriate County Officials'
signatures on a letter of support for the Minnesota Signalization Modernization Project and its application to
the FY 2025-2026 Railroad Crossing Elimination (RCE) Program.
ROLL-OFF BINS FOR HENNING TRANSFER STATION
Motion by Sullivan, second by Mortenson and unanimously carried to authorize the Solid Waste Department
to purchase seven (7) 40-yard Roll-off Bins for the Henning Transfer Station, in the quoted amount of
$82,463.00 through the Sourcewell State contract, from Box Gang Manufacturing LLC as described by
Transfer Station/Landfill Supervisor Jeff Haugen.
LONG RANGE STRATEGIC PLAN
County Administrator Nicole Hansen provided updates on Long Range Strategic Plan progress under the
Resilience Element highlighting goals and strategies related to welcoming and belonging. Public Information
Officer Shannon Terry shared new promotional materials and outreach strategies to support the county's
ongoing efforts to build an environment that maintains a quality social environment that is safe and welcoming
in Otter Tail County.
ADJOURNMENT
At 10:51 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, June 9, 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
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Dated: June 9, 2026
Attest: & Col~ l,J U/1/J-"--
Nicole Hansen, Clerk
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Vendor Nnme
ACKERSO I EFF
ACOR S-OAK CO SUL Tl G INC
ADAM FIX PAIN ING LLC
ALEXANDRIA TECH & COMM COLLEGE
ALLE 'S AUTO BODY & TO' ING
AMERICA LEGIO POST 30
AMERICA SOLUTIO S FOR BUSINESS
AMERICA 1/i/ELDING & GAS INC
ARMOR EXPRESS
ASSOCIATIO OF M COUNTI ES
AVERY . ATTORNEY AT LA\/V/JILL
AXON ENTERPRISE INC
BALLARD SA I A TIO I C
BOT MECHANICAL LLC
BEYER BODY S OP INC
BJERKE/BRIA
BLADOW/TINA
BLOOM BAR LLCfTHE
BRANDNER/COLE
BR,4.NDON cm \MUNICATIONS INC
BRAU INTERTEC CORPORATION
BRAUN VE DING I C
BREI TKREUTZ/DOUG
BURRIS/WARRE
CENTRAL SALT LLC
CERTIFIED AUTO REPAIR
CHS INC
CLEAN PLUS INC
CLEAN SWEEP COMMERCIAL SERVICES
CODE 4 SERVICES I C
COLE PAPERS INC
COLLEGE AY AU 0
COLUMN SOFTWARE PBC
COMPASS Ml ERALS AMERICA I C
CONCEPT CATERING
CULLIGAN OF DETROIT LAKES
CULLIGAN OF ELBOIN LAKE
CULLIGAN OF WADENA
CUMMINS SALES & SERVICE
DACOTAH PAPER CO
DEAN/CAMERO
DEM-CO MATERIALS RECOVERY LLC
Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
May 26, 2026 (Exhibit A)
Amount
90.00
1.500.00
900.00
372.S0
353.50
763.50
10,962.74
64.45
675.22
1,875.00
157.50
71 .653.80
1,080.00
1,172.92
1,940.45
1,000.00
592.01
3,214.00
1,104.13
2,880.00
19,052.50
9.00
445.16
245.49
59.126.42
808.72
2,769.74
1,535.00
525.00
132.60
1,852.74
76.94
11 ,914.07
8.686.55
259.00
13.50
36.75
70 .00
4,432.42
408.44
56 .31
1,997 .10
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Vendor Nnme
OENZEL'S REGION WASTE INC
DICK'S STA DARO
OISCOUNTCELL LLC
DONOHO/MICHAEL
EDAM
EGGE CO STRUCTIO INC
E VIROTECH SERVICES I C
EVCO PE ROLEU "1 PRODUCTS INC
EVER GR EE LA NS
FARMERS ELEVATOR OF FERGUS FALLS
FAS ENAL COMPANY
FERGUS FALLS AR EA CHAMBER OF COii/
FERGUS FALLS COMMUN! Y ED ISO DIS
FERGUS FALLS/CITY OF
FERGUS PO ER PUMP INC
FERGUS TIRE CENTER INC
FOREMOST PROMOTIO S
FORUM COMMUNICATIO S COMPA Y
FORUM COMMUNICATIO SPRINT! G
FOTH INFRASTRUCTURE & ENVIRO MEfl
FRANSEN/KRISTIAN
FRAZIER/BREN
FRON IER MARINE & POWERSPORTS
FRONTIER PRECISION INC
GALLS LLC
GOERDT/SARAH D
GO ERNME T FORMS & SUPPLIES
GRE1NE/TUCKER
GRUNE\1\IALO/PAULA
HAWES SEPTIC TANK PUMPING LLC
HOMETOWN REPAIR INC
HOTSY MINNESOTA
HOUSTON ENGINEERING INC
HUBER ELECTRIC MOTOR & PUMP REPA
IWORO SYSTEMS INC
JAKE'S JOHNS LLC
JEBRO INC
JOHNSON/DENA
JOHNSO /MARK T
JONES LAW OFF ICE
JORGENSO /KURT
JUSTICE NORTH
Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
May 26, 2026 (Exhibit A)
Amount
336.77
420 .00
22,630.00
512 .25
395.00
270.00
8.867 .96
5,704 .00
524.00
345.00
99.90
50.00
297 .50
900.00
37,629.50
273.95
811 .88
290.20
11 ,442.17
17,373.53
129.99
305.43
1,050.93
3,432.50
534.52
129 65
4,055.36
13.60
84.08
170.00
76.14
1.426.60
14,051 .25
909 .00
6,000 .00
340.00
24,008.58
235.10
366.43
105.00
57 .99
1,450 .00
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Vendor Nnme
KIM B.A.LL MID \/EST
LAKE REGION HEALTHCARE
LAKES AR EA BLAST! G LLC
LAKES COMMU I Y COOPERATIVE
LANGLIE/STEVE
LANGUAGE LINE SERVICES INC
LARRY OTT I C
LA'NSON PRODUCTS INC
LEADERS DISTRIBUTI G
LECL.;IR/CHRISTOPHER
LEE/T OMAS
LEIGHTO MEDIA -FERGUS FALLS
LOCATORS & SUPPLIES INC
M-R SIGN CO INC
MAGNET FORENSICS LLC
MARCO TECHNOLOGIES LLC
MARTHALER/TERENCE
MARTIN/VALERIE
MCIT
MED COMP. SS
MINNESOTA MOTOR COMPANY
MINNKOTA EN VIRO SERVICES INC
M CO TINUING LEGAL EDUCATIO
MNDRIVERSMANUALS.COM
NELSON AUTO CENTER I C
NELSON/CHAO
NELSON/MIKE
NE YORK MILLS DISPATCH
NEV VILLE/DARREN
NORTHER LAUNORYSYSTEMS
NORTHER SAFETY TEC NOLOGY INC
NORTHWEST TIRE I C
NTS TIRE SUPPLY LLC
NUTRIEN AG SOLUTIONS I C
OFFICE OF MNIT SERVICES
OLSEN CHAIN f, CABLE CO INC
OLYMPIC SALES INC
OTTER TAIL CO TREASURER
OTTERTAIL AGGREGATE INC
PACE ANALYTICAL SERVICES INC
PANOLA COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
PA'N PUBLICATIONS LLC
Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
May 26, 2026 (Exhibit A)
Amount
97.40
110.00
1.000.00
1,198.00
516.62
382.05
4 550.00
202.09
183.90
320 .46
773.37
347.00
255.72
8.772.02
2,236.50
27.342 .19
525.93
90 .00
10,586 .00
1,000.00
399 .F
213 .60
149.00
187.58
298,566 .00
28 .85
:-00 .00
2,915 .00
599 .98
2,038 .70
405 .96
952 .97
2.700 .00
43,559.50
3.703 84
740.39
8,295.60
123.50
40.00
14,779.00
90.00
87.00
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Vendor Nrnne
PDCM/SCSU-RANGE
PLUMBERS INC
PLUNKET 'S \I ARMEN GUARD
PO' ERPLA 018
PRAIRIE LAKES MU ICIPAL SOLID ' ASTE
PRO AG FARMERS COOPERATIVE
PRO S NEEP INC
PSICK CAPITOL SOLUTIONS INC
PUBLIC GROUP LLCfTHE
OUADIENT FINANC E USA INC
OUADIE T LEASING USA INC
RDO TRUCK CE TERS LLC
REBAR LEADERSHIP CORPORA TIO
RED DOT PEST CO TROL
RODER/BETSY
SAMUELSON/HEIDI
SANITATION PRODUCTS I C
SCHEMPP JR/BOBBY
SCHORNACK/DAVID
SERVICE FOOD SUPER VALU
SIGE LMAN STEEL & RECYCLING I C
SIG GUYS LLC
S AP-O I DUSTRIAL
SRF CONSUL TING GRO UP I C
STACHffRENT
STEVE'S SANITATION INC
STOP STICK LTD
STREICH ERS
SUMMIT FOOD SERVICE LLC
SUPER SEPTIC INC
SINANSTON EOUIPME T CORP
TEICH/JODI
THOMSON RE UTERS -EST
TODD CO SHERIFF
TOOL WAREHOUSE I C
TRI-STATE PUMP & CONTROL
TRITES /DAVID
TRUENORTH STEEL INC
USIC LOCATING SERVICES LLC
VANSTEENBURG~EFFREY
EOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIO S LLC
\/ESTIS
Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
May 26, 2026 (Exhibit A)
Amount
1.070.00
5,960.67
629.91
2,110.95
14.00
154 .51
46,527 .27
3,916 .66
9 79
9,448 .35
4,871 .01
1,215 .83
5,213.60
1,071 .70
180.00
238 .00
97 .45
145.10
238.00
300 .00
205.00
1,495.00
112.25
471 .15
15.33
19,141 .23
636.00
79.97
11 ,189.90
99.00
1,145.20
964 .60
4,248.45
69.50
825.00
1,300.00
764 .66
1,363.20
303 .16
288 .75
344 .00
67 .00
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Vendor Name
VESTIS
VESTIS
VIKI G GARAGE DOOR CO APANY I C
ABASHA COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
WADENA ASPHALT I C
ADENA CO SOLID W,A.STE
WALLWORK TRUCK CEN ER
WEBER, ATTOR EY .A.T LA\! /DAWN
WELLER'S GARAGE
WEST CE TRAL ABSTRACT! G CO I C
WEST/RICHARD
ILSON/VVARR EN R
VM CORPORATE SERVICES INC
ZIEGLER INC
ZORO TOOLS INC
Final Total:
Vendor Name
AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES I C
Final Total:
Vendor Name
BYE/KRISTI
CLARK/LINDSEY
FRUSTOUANNE
GOOS/KRISTI
LAKE REGION HEAL T CARE
MIN KOTA ENVIRO SERVICES I C
NELSON AUTO CENTER I C
SCREENVISION MEDIA
VA SA TEN/DANA
WESTBY/LIND A
Final Total:
Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
May 26, 2026 (Exhibit A)
Amount
65 7.99
114.80
2,200.00
100.00
33.480.00
210.45
353.92
50.00
90 .93
200 .00
449.09
272 .08
40,046.78
7,144.98
149.00
1.040.536.97
Amount
5.071 .16
5.071.16
Amount
39.15
15.23
7.25
281 .30
2,000.00
44 .40
398 .14
145.84
50 .32
19.56
3.001 .19
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Vendor Nrnne
BEEBOUT/LA\<VA A
COLE/MELANIE
ONA DIAGNOSTICS CE TER I C
FREEBORN COUNTY S ERIFF
INOEPENDE T CONTRACT SERVICES OF
LAKELAND MENTAL HEAL TH CENTER
LAKES COUNTRY SERVICE COOPERA IV
MID ES T LOCK & DOOR INC
MIOWES MONITORING & SUR EILANCE
MIN ESOTA MONITORING INC
MINNKOTA ENVIRO SERVICES I C
M DEP OF CHILORE YOUTH & FA v1ILI
M DEPT OF HUMA SER ICES
NEXT C APTER TECHNOLOGY INC
OTTER TAIL CO ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
OTTER TAIL CO HUMA SERVICES
OTTER TAIL CO PROBATIO
OTTERTAIL CO RECORDER
OTTER TAIL CO SHERIFF
OTTER TAIL FAMILY SERVI CES COLLABO
OTTER TAIL PO VER COMPANY
PREMIER BIOTECH INC
PREMIER BIOTECH LABS LLC
QUALITY TOYOT.A.
ROBERT F KENNEDY COMMUNITY ALLIAI
ROO EY/COURT EY
SCHOOL DIST 542 -BATTLE LAKE
SCHOOL DIST 544 -FERGUS FALLS
SCHOOL DIST 545 -HE ING
SCHOOL DIST 547 -PARKERS PRAIRIE
SCHOOL DIST 548 -PELICAN RAPIDS
SCHOOL DIST 549 -PERHAM
SCHOOL DIST 550 -UNDER1NOOD
SCHOOL DIST 553 -EW YORK MILLS
SEIM/LACEY
URBACH/SAR.A.H
EST CENTRAL REG JUVENILE CTR
ESTERN PRAIRIE HUMAN SERVICES
WIOSETH SMITH OL TING & ASSOC IA E!
WILKIN CO HEAL TH & HUMAN SERVICES
Final Total:
Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
May 26, 2026 (Exhibit A)
Amount
45.00
53.09
116.00
200 .00
618 .83
420.83
18.106.20
2,424 .00
1,220 .00
44 .00
28~.60
3,079.00
291 .583.75
95.00
3,306.25
3,199.00
25,540.00
104.00
85.00
5,985.00
52.73
3,477.50
902.70
162.25
18.451.26
492.00
8.226 .69
17,775.49
1,936 .25
2,769.92
12,262 .93
20,224 .81
3,866.73
4,570.92
16.34
38.76
11 ,617 .00
2,195.00
3,524.48
8,756.00
477.830.31
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OTTERTAIL
COUNTY -MINNESOTA
Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
May 26, 2026
OTTER TAIL COUNTY -MINNESOTA
DRAINAGE AUTHORITY MINUTES
Government Services Center, Commissioners' Room & Via Livestream
515 West Fir Avenue, Fergus Falls, MN
May 26, 2026 110:52 a.m.
CALL TO ORDER
The Otter Tail County Drainage Authority convened at 10:52 a.m. Tuesday, May 26 , 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
Sullivan, second by Mortenson and unanimously carried to approve the Drainage Authority Agenda of May
26, 2026 and the Consent Agenda of May 26, 2026 as follows:
1. May 12, 2026, Drainage Authority Meeting Minutes
2. Warrants/Bills for May 26, 2026 (Exhibit A)
APPOINTMENT OF DRAINAGE INSPECTOR
OTTER TAIL COUNTY RESOLUTION NO. 2026-45
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statute Section 103E.065 requires the appointment of a Drainage Inspector by the
Board of County Commissioners, which is also the drainage authority for Otter Tail County; and
WHEREAS, a competitive hiring process was conducted , and Tyler Armstrong was hired for this position on
or about May 11, 2026; and
WHEREAS, at this time, it is recommended that Tyler Armstrong is appointed as the Drainage Inspector for
Otter Tail County; and
WHEREAS, this position is subject to all Employee Relations policies, rules , and guidelines.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT, Tyler Armstrong is appointed as the Drainage Inspector for the
County effective May 26, 2026.
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was introduced by Commissioner Johnson, duly
seconded by Commissioner Bucholz and, after discussion thereof and upon vote being taken thereon, passed
unanimously.
Adopted at Fergus Falls, MN this 26th day of May 2026.
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OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
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Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
May 26, 2026
Dated: June 9, 2026
Attest: \ & (';a:,/,1., .l/U -i,a,<-
Nicole Hansen, Clerk
DITCH REPAIRS
Motion by Johnson, second by Mortenson and unanimously carried to approve the following County Ditch
repairs as presented by Drainage Inspector Tyler Armstrong :
) Ditch 21 -CH 18 & CH 35, outlet into Lake Anna -Beaver trapping and dam removal
) Ditch 21 -North & East of 29415 Pleasant Lake Road -Beaver trapping and dam removal
) Ditch 15 -CH 115 Culvert, Maine Township -Beaver trapping , debris and beaver dam removal & the
application of a grate and fencing to protect the culvert
ADJOURNMENT
At 10:57 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, June 9, 2026,
at the Government Services Center in Fergus Falls and via livestream.
OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
By U¥t;I~
Robert Lahman,oard ;f Commissioners Chair
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Dated: June 9, 2026
Attest: & 'CD/,J./ (/4'1,'J,l_
Nicole Hansen, Clerk
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Vendor Nmne
FRIEDSAM/ EITH
GEERDES/GREG
LAKES AR EA BLASTING LLC
NELSON/MIKE
NORTHLA D AREA SERVICES
Final Total:
Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
May 26, 2026 (Exhibit A)
Amount
500 .80
500.00
600 .00
4,650.00
1,957.00
8.207.80