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OTTER TAIL COUNTY – MINNESOTA
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS’ &
DRAINAGE AUTHORITY AGENDA
Government Services Center, Commissioners’ Room & Via Livestream
515 West Fir Avenue, Fergus Falls, MN
September 29, 2026 | 8:30 a.m.
Commissioners may participate in the meeting by interactive technology.
TIME AGENDA
Please silence cell phones and devices.
8:30 – 8:35 (1) Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Approval of Agenda – September 22, 2026
(2) Approval of Consent Agenda:
1. September 8, 2026, Board of Commissioners’ Meeting Minutes
2. Warrants/Bills for September 29, 2026
3. Amazon Warrants/Bills for September 29, 2026
4. Human Services & Public Health Warrants/Bills for September 29, 2026
5. Warrants/Bills, as Approved for Payment by the County Auditor-Treasurer, for
September 4, 11, 17 & 18, 2026
6. Sponsoring Agency LRIP Resolution - Aurdal Township
7. Sponsoring Agency LRIP Resolution - Everts Township
8. Sponsoring Agency LRIP Resolution - Nidaros Township
9. Approval of an LG220 Exempt Permit for Henning Fire Relief Association for an event
on October 24, 2026 at Oakwood Supper Club and Golf Course located at 47420
County Highway 16, Henning, MN 56551
8:35 – 9:00 (3) Probation Director, Michael Schommer & Consultant, Jason Anderson
Probation Systems Assessment
Advisory Board Appointments
Drug Court Cooperative Agreement
DWI Court Cooperative Agreement
9:00 – 9:10 (4) Land & Resource Management Director, Christopher LeClair
Planning Commission Recommendations
Pomme de Terre Contract for Services WBIF FY27
9:10 – 9:15 (5) Assistant Human Resources Director, Stephanie Retzlaff
Collective Bargaining Agreement with AFSCME - Highway Maintenance Unit
9:15 – 9:35 (6) Health Educator, Emily Frustol & Sergeant, Allen Mekash
Toward Zero Deaths Grant Updates
Public Health Grant Agreement Resolution
Sheriff’s Office Grant Agreement Resolution
OTTERTAIL
COUNTY -MINNESOTA
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9:35 – 9:45 (7) Community Development Director, Amy Baldwin
Resolutions Approving Single Family Property Tax Rebates
Minnesota Manufacturing Month Proclamation
9:45 – 10:00 General Discussion
10:00 – 10:30 (8) Minnesota Inter-County Association (MICA)
2026 MICA Briefing
10:30 – 10:35 (9) County Recorder, Lynn Larson
Pheasants Forever Purchase of Tax Forfeited Property
10:35 – 10:50 (10) Deputy Administrator, Liz Mickelson
Canvassing Board Appointments – General Election
Adoption of the Pay 2027 Proposed Levy and Budget
Set Budget and Levy Public Hearing
10:50 – 10:55 (11) License Center Manager, Kate Rundell
Minnesota Deputy Registrar’s Association (MDRA) Resolution
10:55 – 11:05 (12) County Engineer, Jodi Teich
Letter of Support - FY24-26 PROTECT Grant Program
Local Bridge Replacement Program MnDOT Grant Agreement & Resolution #1063060
- SP 056-598-003
Award Recommendation and Approval of Contracts & Bonds - CP 4014-060
11:05 – 11:10 (13) Parks & Trails Director, Kevin Fellbaum
Engineering Service Agreement with Houston Engineering, Inc. - Glacial Edge Trail
Cabbage Hill Segment
11:10 – 11:20 (14) Solid Waste Director, Chris McConn
Final Payment to Traut Companies
NEOT CAP Grant Project Committee Appointment
11:20 – 11:30 (15) Assistant Solid Waste Director, Scott Bjerke
Purchase Walking Floor Trailer
Authorization to submit MPCA Grant application
11:30 – 11:40 (16) County Administrator, Nicole Hansen
Minnesota Data Practices Act Guidelines and Procedures
Other:
County Attorney
County Administrator
11:40 – 11:50 Break
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DRAINAGE AUTHORITY
11:50 – 11:55 (1) Call to Order
Approval of Agenda – September 29, 2026
(2) Approval of Consent Agenda:
1. September 8, 2026, Drainage Authority Meeting Minutes
2. Warrants/Bills for September 29, 2026
11:55 – 12:15 (3) Drainage Inspector, Tyler Armstrong
Ditch 49 – Appointment of Ditch Viewers Resolution
Ditch 20 - Co Hwy 14 Debris
Ditch 41 - Beaver Dam & Culvert
Ditch 55 - Culvert Replacement 300th Ave Update Quote
12:15 – 12:45 Break
COMMITTEE MEETINGS
12:45 – 1:00 Administration/Operations Committee (SS)
Construction Specialist
United Way
1:00 – 1:15 Finance, Property & License Management Committee (WJ)
Investment Broker Discussion
1:15 – 3:35 Economic Growth & Community Investment Committee (DB)
Zion Elizabeth Cemetery
Pelican Lake LID SSTS Resolution
Renewable Energy Ordinance Revision
Ducks Unlimited Property Purchase
Review of Placer.ai
Parkers Prairie Transfer Station
Construction and Demo Final Planning Presentation
Phelps Mills Store – Phase I
Highway Facility Updates
UPCOMING EVENTS
09/28 7:00 p.m. Board Open House in Richville, Community Center, Richville
09/30 1:00 p.m. Central MN Emergency Services Board Meeting, City Hall, St. Cloud (BL)
10/05 6:30 p.m. Pelican Rapids EMS PSA Public Info Session, High School Auditorium, Pelican Rapids
10/08 6:00 p.m. Board of Adjustment, Otter Tail Lake Room, GSC, Fergus Falls
10/12 6:30 p.m. Pelican Rapids EMS PSA Public Hearing, High School Auditorium, Pelican Rapids
10/14 6:00 p.m. Planning Commission, Otter Tail Lake Room, GSC, Fergus Falls
10/27 6:30 p.m. EOT Association of Townships Fall Meeting, Deer Creek
10/30 8:00 a.m. AMC District 4 Fall Meeting, Otter Tail Lake Room, GSC, Fergus Falls
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