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July 14, 2026
OTTER TAIL COUNTY -MINNESOTA
' BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS' MINUTES
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OTTERTAIL
COUNTY -MINNESOTA
Government Services Center, Commissioners' Room & Via Livestream
515 West Fir Avenue, Fergus Falls, MN
July 14, 202618:30 a.m.
CALL TO ORDER
The Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners convened at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 14, 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 July 14, 2026, with the following
addition:
Administration/Operations Committee:
AMC Letter to the Office of Management and Budget
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Johnson, second by Sullivan and unanimously carried to approve the consent agenda items as
presented:
1. June 23, 2026, Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
2. Warrants/Bills for July 14, 2026 (Exhibit A)
3. Amazon Warrants/Bills for July 14, 2026 (Exhibit A)
4. Human Services and Public Health Warrants/Bills for July 14, 2026 (Exhibit A)
5. Warrants/Bills, as Approved for Payment by the County Auditor-Treasurer, for June 26 & 29, 2026 and
July 2, 2026.
6. Underwood School Resource Officer Contract
7. Board of Appeal and Equalization Minutes
8. Approval of the issuance of an On Sale Liquor License with Sunday Sales for Bells Resort Bar & Grill
LLC dba Bells Resort Bar & Grill for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027
9. Approval of the issuance of a Temporary On Sale Liquor License for the Vining Fire Department held
at the Clitherall Rodeo Grounds, 15376 410th Ave, Clitherall, MN 56524 on August 7th & 8th 2026
10. Approval of the issuance of a Temporary On Sale Liquor License for Outstate Brewing Company for
the event Dough 4 Joe, held on July 23, 24, 25, 2026, at 21756 County Highway 22, Fergus Falls, MN
MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF VETERAN AFFAIRS GRANT
Motion by Johnson, second by Sullivan and unanimously carried to authorize appropriate County Officials'
signatures on a grant agreement with the Minnesota Department of Veteran Affairs to enhance services
offered to veterans and support the operations of the county veterans service office.
RECESS & RECONVENE
At 8:37 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 8:40 a.m.
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Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
July 14, 2026
ABATEMENT OF PENAL TY AND INTEREST REQUESTS
Motion by Mortenson, second by Johnson and unanimously carried to deny the request for the abatement of
accrued penalty and interest on Parcel No. 35000990555000, in the amount of $175.60, for the late payment
of property taxes as the reasons stated do not fall in line with the County's hardship policy.
Motion by Sullivan, second by Johnson and unanimously carried to deny the request for the abatement of
accrued penalty and interest on Parcel No. 56000340260000, in the amount of $94.12, as the payment of
property taxes was late.
FRIENDS OF FORT JUELSON
The Friends of Fort Juelson spoke to the Board about the 150th Anniversary Celebration for Fort Juelson that
was held on June 26, 2026 . They shared about the history and vision of Fort Juelson, the celebration and
preparation, recognized volunteers and park staff and reiterated the importance of keeping history alive.
Commissioners thanked the Friends of Fort Juelson for their efforts and dedication in making the celebration
a success.
RECESS & RECONVENE
At 8:56 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 9:03 a.m.
COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT
Motion by Johnson, second by Sullivan and unanimously carried to approve the 2026-2028 Law Enforcement
Labor Services (LELS) Collective Bargaining Agreement and Memorandums of Understanding related to
stipends, an administrative bank and the Chief Deputy position for the Licensed Supervisors union group as
presented by County Administrator Nicole Hansen .
QUOTE AWARD & CONTRACTS AND BONDS
Motion by Bucholz, second by Mortenson and unanimously carried to award OTC Project 4324-008 to
Anderson Brothers Construction Company of Brainerd LLC, with the low quote of $61,983.00, and to authorize
appropriate County Officials' signatures to execute the contract between Otter Tail County and Anderson
Brothers Construction Company of Brainerd LLC for OTC Project 4324-008.
GEOTECHNICAL EXPLORATION/DESIGN SERVICES AGREEMENT
Motion by Sullivan, second by Johnson and unanimously carried to authorize appropriate County Officials'
signatures to execute an agreement between the Otter Tail County and WSB LLC, at a cost not to exceed
$218,963.00, for geotechnical exploration and design services for multiple county highways.
CLOSED SESSION
At 9:1 2 a.m., Chair Lahman declared the Board of Commissioners meeting closed to the public. The closed
session is authorized under Minnesota Statute 13.005, 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, Community Development
Director Amy Baldwin, Facilities Operations Manager Doug Cannell and County Board Secretary Hannah
Anderson. The closed session ended at 9:41 a.m.
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July 14, 2026
COMMITTING LOCAL MATCH AND AUTHORIZING CONTRACT SIGNATURE FOR THE
MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
DEMOLITION LOAN PROGRAM
OTTER TAIL COUNTY RESOLUTION NO. 2026-53
BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Fergus Falls has approved the Demolition Loan application to be submitted
to the Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) by Otter Tail County for the Westridge
Mall Redevelopment site.
BE IT RESOLVED that Otter Tail County will act as the legal sponsor for project(s) contained in the Demolition
Loan Program application to be submitted by August 3, 2026, and that the County Administrator is hereby
authorized to apply to the Department of Employment and Economic Development for funding of this project
on behalf of Otter Tail County.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Otter Tail County has the legal authority to apply for financial assistance,
and the institutional, managerial, and financial capability to ensure adequate project administration.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the sources and amounts of the loan repayment, and the security identified
in the application are committed to the project identified and the Otter Tail County has the authority to incur
debt by resolution of the board or council authorizing issuance of a bond or note, payable to DEED to repay
and secure the loan.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Otter Tail County has not violated any Federal, State, or local laws
pertaining to fraud , bribery, graft, kickbacks, collusion, conflict of interest or other un lawful or corrupt practice.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that upon approval of its application by the state, Otter Tail County may enter
into an agreement with the State of Minnesota for the above-referenced project(s), and that Otter Tail County
certifies that it will comply with all applicable laws and regulation as stated in all contract agreements.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that the Board Chair and County Administrator are hereby
authorized to execute such agreements as are necessary to implement the project on behalf of the applicant.
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was introduced by Commissioner Sullivan, duly
seconded by Commissioner Mortenson and, after discussion thereof and upon vote being taken thereon,
passed unanimously.
Adopted at Fergus Falls, MN this 14th day of July 2026.
OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
By: _(Z_~_________,~ ............. -............ ?L~t -· -tp-,;~,,-r __ _
Robert Lahman, Board of Commissioners Chair
Dated: July 28, 2026
Attest:~ • C olJ-1-v-YL--
Nicole Hansen, Clerk
RECESS & RECONVENE
At 9:44 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 10:00 a.m.
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July 14, 2026
BID AWARD FOR NYM FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER
Motion by Lahman, second by Mortenson and unanimously carried to award the New York Mills Family
Resource Center construction bid to Haataja Contracting Inc. of Menahga, MN with the low bid of $225,000.00,
and to authorize appropriate County Officials' signatures to execute the contract between Otter Tail County
and Haataja Contracting Inc. for the New York Mills Family Resource Center construction . This project will be
fully funded by a grant award through the Minnesota Department of Education.
RESOLUTION REGARDING
ACCEPTANCE OF SAUER FAMILY FOUNDATION GRANT FUNDING
OTTER TAIL COUNTY RESOLUTION NO. 2026-54
WHEREAS, the Sauer Family Foundation provides grant funding opportunities that meet their funding
priorities; and
WHEREAS, Otter Tail County applied for funding Exploration, Community Engagement and Assessment for
Family Resource Center; and
WHEREAS, this application meets one of the Sauer Family Foundation priorities or Building Strong Family
Relationships: Prevention and Intervention in Child Welfare; and
WHEREAS, Otter Tail County has been awarded a $40,000 grant to update the community assessment in
Battle Lake, Fergus Falls, and Parkers Prairie to inform development and implementation of Family Resource
Center(s) in these communities.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners accepts the grant award
from the Sauer Family Foundation to engage in and update the assessment for Family Resource Center(s)
for these communities.
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was introduced by Commissioner Lahman, duly
seconded by Commissioner Mortenson and, after discussion thereof and upon vote being taken thereon,
passed unanimously.
Adopted at Fergus Falls, MN this 14th day of July 2026.
OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Dated: July 28, 2026
By:__../Z~!Je~-~........-"'--'x~~--_ Attest: ~ • ~IJC<.rvc-
Robert Lahman, Board of Commissioners Chair Nicole Hansen, Clerk
CONTRACT FOR FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER GRANT WORK
With the above motion by Lahman, second by Mortenson and unanimously carried, this motion also included
authorizing appropriate County Officials' signatures to execute a Professional Services Agreement between
Otter Tail County and Meghan Kelley Mohs, contracted as a Community Assessment Facilitator to assist with
the development of Family Resource Centers in Otter Tail County.
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July 14, 2026
ADJOURNMENT
At 10:12 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, July 28, 2026, at the Government Services
Center in Fergus Falls and via livestream.
OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Dated: July 28, 2026
~~ . '
By: ~" ,
Robert Lahma~ers Chair
Attest: --=j,'---=-'-_· 6v_lJ.-J-----'-_MA--,,-"-_ _ ___ _
Nicole Hansen, Clerk
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Ve ndor Name
A-OX ELDING SUPPLY CO INC
A&A RECYC I G LLC
ADV CED BUSI ESS ~. ETHODS I C
ALBANY RECYCLING CE ER
ALEX RUBBIS RECYCLI G INC
1 IELOING & GAS INC
A DERSO /JACK
AUTO LUE FERGUS FALLS
BAKER/MEGAN
BARR ENGINEERING CO
BERTS RUCK EQUIPME T OF MHD INC
BEYER BODY SHOP I C
BJOR 'S HEATI 'G & AIR CO DITIO ING
BLACK DIAMO DET AILI G
BLOOM BAR LLC/THE
BRA DO CO SI C
BREITKREUTZ/DOUG
BUY-MOR PARTS & SER ICE LLC
C.AJ,ACOB/JOHN
CAMP RIPLEY MESS FU D
CA INE ACRES I C
CHS FRE CH AGRO OMY
CHS I C
CLEAN S1 EEP CO v1 v1ERCIAL SERVICES
CODE 4 SERVICES I C
COLE PAPERS INC
COLUMN SOFTWARE PBC
COOPER'S OFFICE SUPPLY INC
CRO\/V \ ING CO SHERIFF'S OFF ICE
CULLIGA OF DETROIT LAKES
CULLIGA OF ADE A
DA COT A PAPER CO
DAILEY ELECTRIC LLC
DEA S DISTRIBUTING
DISCOUNTCELL LLC
DMC EAR PARTS LLC
ELECTION SYSTEMS & SOFTWARE LLC
ESSER PLUMBING & HEATING INC
EVERTS LUMBER CO
EZ OP E GARAGE DOOR
Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
July 14, 2026 (Exhibit A)
Amount
500.52
1.780.00
1.232.69
1,564 .91
~ 1.16
2.227.46
30.00
803.86
79.20
2.087.00
1.491 .34
10,747.02
190.65
:5.00
160.00
1.684.64
9.00
26.25
648.89
13.376.69
2.500.00
130.00
129.00
1.200.90
1.5-1 .87
1.395.00
4,81:1.76
3.381 .02
2.753.23
389.00
80.00
15.50
52.00
219.93
474 .22
160.10
12.245.00
2.480.00
2,757 .71
680.00
77 .59
195.00
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Vendor Narne
FAS ENAL cm. PANY
FERGUS FALLS/CITY OF
• FERGUS POWER PUMP I C
FERGUSO ASPHAL P,WI G I C
FIDLAR TECH OLOGtES INC
FITZGIBBO SIBARRY
FRONTIER PRECISIO I C
GALLS LLC
G,A.NOE/KA TIE
GAPP OILCO
GEORGESO T 'ONY
GOP 'ER ST ATE ONE CALL
HAL ORSO .A.LEX
EART O' LAKES VF', POS 7702
HOUS O E 1GI EERI G I C
HUBERT .t.ADISO
HUSCH BLACKV'ELL LLP
INTERSTATE E GINEERING l 'C
INTOXIMETERS I 'C
EBRO INC
OHNSO CO TROLS FIRE PRO 1...CTIO
JOHNSO /GARRE & MIC ELL E
KIMBALL MID\ 'ES
KNO1J\/INK LLC
LAKE REGION ELECTRIC COOP
LAKELAND AUTO REPAIR LLC
LAKES ACE H.ARO','VARE
LAKES COMMU ITY COOPERATIVE
LAKES COUN RY SERVICE COOPERATIV
LAKES COU TRY TOWING I C
U\RRY O INC
LE-AST SERVICES COUNSEL! G
LEIGHTO MEDIA -FERGUS FALLS
LEROY MOTORSPORTS LLC
LHB I C
LI BERTY TIRE SERVICES LLC
LOCATORS & SUPPLIES INC
M-R SIGN CO INC
MAAP
MARCO TECH OLOGIES LLC
MARK'S FLE ET SUPPLY INC
MCIT
Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
July 14, 2026 (Exhibit A)
Am ount
191 .38
21 .28
42,435.00
82.147.52
22.737.85
232.14
7.342.65
631.51
6 .00
116.95
142.84
36.45
45. ·s
30 . 0
12.507.64
516.20
5.560.00
4.334.63
260.
25.042.93
1.952 .97
1.000.00
358.33
10.375.00
6.512.10
59.49
389.88
1.490.91
1.470.00
764 .40
4.550. 0
180.00
3.003.50
85.00
4,367.61
5.382.40
518.07
3.366.00
540.00
4,978.33
122.17
218.00
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Vendor Name
IDWEST LOCK & DOOR I C
IN ESOTA CLE
I ESOTA MOTOR CO l'v1PA
N "OTA E IRO SERVICES I C
CO E GI EERS ASSOC
POLLUTION CO TROL AGENCY
ASTER LLC
.i\R PYSCHOLOGICAL SERVI(
NAP L
ERINC
NE\/V YORK MILLS/CITY OF
NOR CE TRAL INC
NORT CE TRAL INTER TIO AL LLC
NORTH AFETY TEC NOLOGY INC
NORTH TIRE INC
E T
OELFKE/JESSE
OK TIRE STORE
OLSO FU ERAL HO E
OLSO OIL CO I C
OLSON TIR E & OIL
OPENTEXTI C
OTTER EXPRESS JOINT PO E S BOARD
OTTER T.A.IL CO TREASURER
OTTER AIL Ml N-DAKOT A COACHES LLC
OZ EXCAVATING LLC
PACE A AL YTI CAL SERVICES I C
PARK REGIO CO OP
PA TTISO KEVI
PAN PUBLICATIO S LLC
PEBBLE LAKE AUTO
PELI CAN RAPIDS PRESS
PEMBER O I LAW PLLP
PER M STEEL & \i\lELDI G
PLUNKETT'S VARME T GUARD
POPE DOUGLAS SOLID ASTE MANAGE!
POSEY/TIAHRE
PO ERPLAN 018
PRAIRIE LAKES MU ICIPAL SOLID VVASTE
PRO AG FARMERS COOPERATI VE
Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
July 14, 2026 (Exhibit A)
Ar 1ount
4.250.00
352 61
99.00
·t .46-S 43
80. 0
100.00
2.00 .00
682.96
4.837_1=0
1.385.23
790.81
21 .032 .50
9.32954
180.00
112.92
250.05
2.160.26
5,953.88
305.00
575 02
850.00
1.75.S.01
60.00
4.546.62
26.00
1.909.42
1.277.10
32.500.00
3.S.090.00
126.92
·t,000.00
133.95
2.333.79
1.530.50
4.927.50
80.08
488.80
528.36
15.00
11.972 .42
14 .00
26 .95
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Vendor Name
RAJAWALA.lf.i 'NIS
RA. Y'S SPORT & 'RI E -PERHN,
RDO EQUIP >AENT CO
RECY "IES INC
RED S OL
REG IVERSl1Y OF ~ N
ROS GREGORY
RUFFRIDGE EQUIP ENT CO
SERVICE FOOD SUPER VALU
SIGELM STEEL & RECYCLI G INC
SIG GUYS C
SIG NORKS SIG S & 8.4.N ERS INC
SIMENGAA.ROfPAUL
STAPLES BUSINESS CREDIT
STEVE'S SANITA 10 INC
STO 1EBROOKE E GI EERI G INC
STRANO ACE ARDWARE
S'J .ANSTO EQUIP ,1ENT CORP
AG-UP
TE IC /JODI
mo so REUTERS -'NEST
TK ELEVATOR CORP
TNT REPAIR I C
RI -STA TE PUMP & CONTROL
TRUENORTH STEEL I C
SCHIDA/CRAIG
U IVERS,A.L BACKGROUND SCREENING
U LIMITED AUTOGLASS I C
US POSTAL SERVICE
VESTIS
VESTIS
VESTIS
VISUAL GOV SOLUTIO S LLC
ADE A ASPHALT INC
AL VA TNE/DOU GU\S
WEETS DRAINAGE & EXCAVATING LLC
WELLER'S GARAGE
WIOSETH SMITH NOLTING & ASSOCIATE:
ZIEGLER INC
Vendor Na me
ZORO TOOLS INC
Final Total:
Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
July 14, 2026 (Exhibit A)
Amount
142.10
51 .99
40.17
7,946.23
3.051 .78
901 .25
128.750. 0
436.45
353.37
471T
2,172.71
46124
59.50
995.00
150.00
112.09
475.31
27,648.50
1.665.26
64 .98
19.98
24.50
350.19
581 .00
2.834.71
1,529.53
'1,586.80
14.291.20
305.20
17.28
992.35
20.000.00
85.36
667.93
235.52
679.58
2.700.00
450.00
2,900.00
92.43
16,473.60
1.61 4.15
Amount
314.10
738,742.04
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Vendor Name
AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES I C
Final Total:
Vendor Name
BARRY/NATALIE
COU TIES PROVIDING ECH 'OLOGY
DAHLE /J ODY
FOREM /MICH ELLE
OR
CAP INC
HUBE-O CAP INC
ETRO LEGAL SERVICES LLC
MINDFITLLC
MIN KOTA E VI RO SERVICES I C
~ DEPT OF CHILDR EN YOUTH & F,AJ ILII
~ DEPT OF HUMAN SERVICES
OTTER TAIL CO RECORDER
OTTER TAIL COS ERIFF
PREMIER BIOTECH I C
QUALITY TOYOTA
REI/VIND I C
RUPP/MARY
Final Total:
Vendor Name
ELLISO /REESE
FRAUENDIE ST/RE EE
GOOS/KRISTI
I DEPENDENT CONTRACT SERVICES OF
LEIGHTO MEDIA -FERGUS FALLS
LI E /JO DY
MNCCC LOCKBOX
Final Total:
Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
July 14, 2026 (Exhibit A)
Amount
10,494.16
10.494.16
Amount
15.03
261 .00
38.75
20 .00
96.23
48 .18
92.18
29.294 .23
24,049.63
515.25
1.000.00
44 .40
:,97 .83
3.697 .93
59.00
262.90
1.687.50
316.06
4.380.00
136.89
66.612.99
An1ount
37 86
75.00
22.00
5. 89.88
520.00
17.00
8.392.24
14,953.98
i
Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
July 14, 2026
OTTER TAIL COUNTY -MINNESOTA
DRAINAGE AUTHORITY MINUTES ___....
Government Services Center, Commissioners' Room & Via Livestream
515 West Fir Avenue, Fergus Falls, MN OTTERTAIL
COUNTY -MINNESOTA
July 14, 2026110:16 a.m.
CALL TO ORDER
The Otter Tail County Drainage Authority convened at 10:16 a.m. Tuesday, July 14, 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
Chair Lahman called for the approval of the Drainage Authority agenda. Motion by Sullivan, second by Bucholz
and unanimously carried to approve the Drainage Authority agenda of July 14, 2026 with the following addition:
Ditch No. 4 Update
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Johnson, second by Mortenson and unanimously carried to approve the consent agenda items as
follows:
1. June 23, 2026, Drainage Authority Meeting Minutes
2. Warrants/Bills for July 14, 2026 (Exhibit A)
DITCH NO. 4 UPDATE
Drainage Inspector Tyler Armstrong provided an update on County Ditch 4 culvert cleaning along County
Highway 136. The culvert blockage was determined to be more significant than anticipated due to numerous
logs and beaver activity. A trapper has been hired, and Bowman Excavating has been contacted to carry out
the culvert cleaning. Armstrong noted that there will be additional cost for this cleaning.
BEAVER TRAPPING
Motion by Johnson, second by Bucholz and unanimously carried to approve beaver trapping on the following
County Ditches as presented by Drainage Inspector Tyler Armstrong:
> Ditch 5 -Along Inman St, outside of Henning > Ditch 25 -Culvert on Big McDonald Lane, Big McDonald Lake > Ditch 41 -Culvert along 383rd St, New York Mills > Ditch 44 -East of Head Lake
) Ditch 55 -Outlet to Long Lake
CULVERT/APPROACH EXTENSION FOR EASEMENT
Motion by Johnson, second by Mortenson and unanimously carried to approve a culvert extension on a pre-
existing culvert on County Ditch 5, located on Parcel No. 34000190129000, at the expense of the property
owner, as presented by Ditch Inspector Tyler Armstrong.
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July 14, 2026
CATTAIL CLEANOUT
Motion by Mortenson, second by Sullivan and unanimously carried to approve cleaning approximately 50 feet
of cattails on County Ditch 16 near Bonnie Beach resort as presented by Drainage Inspector Tyler Armstrong .
SET PUBLIC HEARING
Drainage Inspector Tyler Armstrong inquired about Commissioner availability for a Public Hearing regarding
the Abandonment of County Ditch 49. The Drainage Authority was in consensus for Armstrong to schedule a
hearing on September 14, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. at the Henning Community Center.
ADJOURNMENT
At 10:30 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, July 28, 2026,
at the Government Services Center in Fergus Falls and via livestream.
OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Dated: July 28 , 2026
By: _,!f{t~~----""---'--~~---Attest: -~------=-----'· 6o::;....;;;.....w.J--=-----~---=----
Robert Lahman, Board of Commissioners Chair Nicole Hansen, Clerk
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Vendor Name
GI C
OH SO JET-LINE INC
KUGL~ ::.i 'OOUGLAS
ELSON/MIKE
P RKERS PRA IRI~ CITY OF
Final Total:
Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
July 14, 2026 (Exhibit A)
Amount
.. oo. 0
5. 15. 0
2,._,99 50
r .oo
1,"'00
60.00
10.324.50