HomeMy WebLinkAboutHousing & Redevelopment Authority - Minutes - 06/03/2026OTTERTAIL HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
COUNTY -MINNESOTA
The Otter Tail County HRA Board of Commissioners
Met for a regular meeting on June 3, 2026 at 12:45 pm
At the Otter Tail County Government Services Center
Board Members Present:
Wayne Johnson, Chairperson
Jeff Ackerson
Kurt Mortenson
Leland Rogness, Vice Chairperson
Megan Myers -Virtual
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
Ava Hastings, Intern
Paula Grunewald, OTC HRA Administrative Assistant
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Johnson called the meeting to order at12:47 pm. Roll call was taken.
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 Rogenss to approve the June 3, 2026 Agenda and the
Consent Agenda including without additions or changes. Motion passed unanimously.
4. NEW BUSINESS
A. Call for Public Hearing Regarding Sale of HRA owned parcel(s) in Vergas, MN
Amy Baldwin, HRA Executive Director stated that the Otter Tail County HRA owns three parcels on Eva
Street in Vergas -205, 225 and 235. Two parties have shown written interest in the lots with a
clarification needed on one of parties' request. A motion made by Leland Rogness, second by Jeff
Ackerson to schedule a Public Hearing for July 1, 2026 at 12:45 as long as the clarification is within the
Board's understanding, if not the Public Hearing will be held at the August 5th, 2026 meeting. The Public
Hearing will include a link to the terms of the terms of the sale(s).
5. OLD BUSINESS -none
6. DISCUSSION
A. Annual Goals & Strategic Initiative
Amy Baldwin, HRA Executive Director presented the Otter Tail County Housing Redevelopment
Authority's 2026 Goals and Objectives Status Report. The Commissioners Identified the need to acquire,
rehab/demo and identify vacant lots and to work on formalizing the process.
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B. Payment In Lieu of Taxes (Pilot) Calculation
Under Minnesota Statute Chapter 469.040, municipalities and housing authorities can agree to a service
charge for tax exempt housing or redevelopment projects in lieu of standard property taxes. Calculation
of PILOT payable 2026 was reviewed.
7. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORT
A. Legislative Recap
Kurt Mortenson left the meeting at 2:00 p.m.
8. GENERAL DISCUSSION -TOPICS BY COMMISSIONERS
A. Habitat for Humanity is building on a lot in Pelican Rapids.
9. ADJOURNMENT
At 2:06 pm a motion was unanimously carried to adjourn the meeting.
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