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Home My WebLink AboutBoard of Commissioners - Minutes - 10/13/2026i __,,,,,. OTTERTAIL COUNTY -MINNESOTA Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes October 13, 2026 OTTER TAIL COUNTY -MINNESOTA BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS' MINUTES Government Services Center, Commissioners' Room & Via Livestream 515 West Fir Avenue, Fergus Falls, MN October 13, 2026 I 8:30 a.m. CALL TO ORDER The Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners convened at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, October 13, 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 Sullivan and unanimously carried to approve the Board of Commissioners' Agenda of October 13, 2026, with the following addition: Health & Wellness Committee: Public Health Update APPROVALOFCONSENTAGENDA Motion by Sullivan , second by Bucholz and unanimously carried to approve the consent agenda items as presented : 1. September 29, 2026, Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes 2. Warrants/Bills for October 13, 2026 (Exhibit A) 3. Amazon Warrants/Bills for October 13, 2026 (Exhibit A) 4. Human Services and Public Health Warrants/Bills for October 13, 2026 (Exhibit A) 5. Warrants/Bills, as Approved for Payment by the County Auditor-Treasurer, for September 25, 2026 and October 2, 2026 6. Final Payment for SAP 056-041-011 to Korby Contracting Co., Inc. of Fergus Falls, MN 7. Final Payment for SAP 056-608-028 to Korby Contracting Co., Inc. of Fergus Falls, MN PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT Motion by Johnson, second by Bucholz and unanimously carried to authorize appropriate County Officials' signatures to execute a professional services agreement between the Otter Tail County Sheriffs Office and LEAST Services/Counseling LLC , for psychological services including counseling , consultation, and train ing to the Otter Tail County Sheriffs Office , effective January 1, 2027. NOTICE OF RETIREMENT County Sheriff Barry Fitzgibbons addressed the Board and announced his retirement from his elected position of Otter Tail County Sheriff. Motion by Sullivan, second by Mortenson and unanimously carried to accept a notice of retirement from Otter Tail County Sheriff Barry Fitzgibbons, effective January 3, 2027. Fitzgibbons served Otter Tail County for over 26 years, with 8 years as Otter Tail County Sheriff. The Board commended Fitzgibbons on his dedication and service to Otter Tail County. Page 1 of 10 Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes October 13, 2026 RECESS & RECONVENE At 8:39 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 8:45 a.m. CONSTRUCTION SPECIALIST Motion by Johnson, second by Mortenson and unanimously carried to approve replacing a vacant 1.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) Lead Maintenance Worker position with a 1.0 FTE Construction Specialist position to better support the operations of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA). This position is included in the budget for 2027. LIFE INSURANCE & LONG-TERM DISABILITY PLANS Motion by Johnson, second by Sullivan and unanimously carried to approve the recommendation of the Benefits Committee to switch coverage plans from SunLife to Lincoln Financial for Life Insurance and Long- Term Disability for the 2027 calendar year. Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability rates will remain unchanged with a three-year rate guarantee. RECESS & RECONVENE At 8:53 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 8:56 a.m. RESOLUTION DESIGNATING ADDITIONAL DEPOSITORY FOR COUNTY FUNDS OTTER TAIL COUNTY RESOLUTION NO. 2026-77 WHEREAS, Otter Tail County is authorized pursuant to Min nesota Statutes , Chapter 118A, to deposit and invest public funds in accordance with applicable law in fi nancial institutions designated by the Board of County Commissioners; and WHEREAS , Otter Tail County's existing investment policy sets forth the procedu res and guidelines for the investment of public funds ; and WHEREAS, the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners finds it in the best interest of the County and its citizens to designate U.S. Bank as a depository and to authorize an additional financial institution as a depository for the deposit and investment of County funds; and WHEREAS, the proposed addition of U.S . Bank as depository and Moreton Capital Markets, LLC as the authorized broker/investment provider are consistent with the County's investment objectives of safety, liquidity, and yield. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Otter Tai l County Board of Commissioners that: 1. The Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners hereby designates U.S. Bank as an approved depository for County funds, with Moreton Capital Markets, LLC as the broker/investment provider for the investment of public funds. 2. The County Auditor/Treasurer, Finance Director, and Chief Deputy Treasurer are hereby authorized to deposit & invest County funds through Moreton Capital Markets, LLC as an authorized broker/investment provider who utilizes U.S. Bank as a designated depository in accordance with all applicable state statutes and the County's investment policy. Page 2 of 10 Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes October 13, 2026 3. The County Auditor/Treasurer, Finance Director, and Chief Deputy Treasurer are authorized to execute all necessary agreements with Moreton Capital Markets, LLC to effectuate the purposes of this resolution. The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was introduced by Commissioner Johnson, duly seconded by Commissioner Sullivan and, after discussion thereof and upon vote being taken thereon, passed unanimously. Adopted at Fergus Falls, MN , this 13th day of October 2026. OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS /)1 ~/) By: __ r"'--~~j)_p""-·,__.,.,..,C:=-,~~-=·" ,,,W.-....,.,.v_.,___----_,. ____ _ L -= Robert Lahman, Board of Commissioners Chair FEEDLOT Dated: October 27, 2026 Attest: vii 'lDk)-/({/]L),{,U Nicole Hansen, Clerk At 9:00 a.m., Chair Lahman convened a public meeting for Back 9 Ranch Beef Finisher Feedlot on behalf of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) under Minnesota Statute §116.07, Subd. 7(1). Property owner Steve Misegades informed the Board that Back 9 Ranch Beef Finisher is looking to expand with a capacity of 999 animal units (AU). The MPCA is responsible for issuing a permit for the request and the County provides a local forum for the public to express comments regarding the expansion. Notice was provided in the Henning Citizen's Advocate, which included the date and time of this public meeting, and written notification was sent to property owners within 5,000' of the affected area. Chair Lahman asked for comments from the public and no comments were received. The public meeting closed at 9:03 a.m. The approved minutes of this public meeting will be forwarded to Misegades and the MPCA. RECESS & RECONVENE At 9:03 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 9:12 a.m. FINAL PAYMENT Motion by Johnson, second by Mortenson and unanimously carried to approve final payment, in the amount of $22,754.54, to Mark Sand and Gravel Co., for the completion of the Maplewood Segment of the Heart of the Lakes Regional Trail, as presented by Parks & Trails Director Kevin Fellbaum. PARKERS PRAIRIE TRANSFER STATION Motion by Lahman, second by Johnson and unanimously carried to approve the closure of the Parkers Prairie Transfer Station, effective January 1, 2027, as presented by Transfer Station/Landfill Supervisor Jeff Haugen. RESOLUTION APPROVING STATE OF MINNESOTA JOINT POWERS AGREEMENTS WITH THE COUNTY OF OTTER TAIL ON BEHALF OF ITS PROSECUTING ATTORNEY OTTER TAIL COUNTY RESOLUTION NO. 2026-78 WHEREAS, the County of Otter Tail on behalf of its County Attorney and Sheriff desires to enter into Joint Powers Agreements with the State of Minnesota, Department of Public Safety, Bureau of Criminal Apprehension to use systems and tools available over the State's criminal justice data communications network for which the County is eligible. The Joint Powers Agreements further provide the County with the Page 3 of 10 ~} 9o!J,E~N!~~~ Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes October 13, 2026 ability to add, modify and delete connectivity, systems and tools over the five-year life of the agreement and obligates the County to pay the costs for the network connection. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the County Board of Otter Tail, Minnesota as follows: 1. That the State of Minnesota Joint Powers Agreements by and between the State of Minnesota acting through its Department of Public Safety, Bureau of Criminal Apprehension and the County of Otter Tail on behalf of its County Attorney and Sheriff are hereby approved . 2. That the Sheriff, Barry Fitzgibbons, or his or her successor, is designated the Authorized Representative for the Sheriff. The Authorized Representative is also authorized to sign any subsequent amendment or agreement that may be required by the State of Minnesota to maintain the County's connection to the systems and tools offered by the State. 3. That the County Attorney, Michelle M. Eldien, or his or her successor, is designated the Authorized Representative for the County Attorney. The Authorized Representative is also authorized to sign any subsequent amendment or agreement that may be required by the State of Minnesota to maintain the County's connection to the systems and tools offered by the State. 4. That Bob Lahman , the Chair of the County of Otter Tail, and Nicole Hansen, the County Administrator, are authorized to sign the State of Minnesota Joint Powers Agreements. The motion fo r the adoption of the foregoing resolution was introduced by Commissioner Mortenson, duly seconded by Commissioner Sullivan and, after discussion thereof and upon vote being taken thereon, passed unanimously. Adopted at Fergus Falls, MN , this 13th day of October 2026. OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Dated: October 27, 2026 By: ~fi2 _______ zt ___ ~ ~~~' ✓--L~~--~--?'-- Robert Lahmarf;'Board of Commissioners Chair Attest ~/· f D Lil Wl,ot~ Nicole Hansen, Clerk RECESS & RECONVENE At 9:26 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 9:30 a.m. EMPLOYEE RECOGNITIONS The following employees were recognized for their dedication and service to the residents of Otter Tail County: ) Sergeant Major (Ret.) Jim Bakkila, Assistant Veterans Service Officer -Inducted into the 2026 > > > > > Minnesota Army National Guard Court of Honor Nicole Colon , Social Worker-MSSA 2026 Award of Excellence Rising Star Award Emily Heglund , Social Worker -MSSA Rising Star Award Deb Sjostrom, Human Services Director -MSSA Outstanding Retiree Award Patrick Waletzko, Emergency Manager -AMEM 2026 President's Award Jeff Ratz, Highway Maintenance Group Leader -Commended for quick action which resulted in a saved life. Page 4 of 10 Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes October 13, 2026 RECESS & RECONVENE At 9:46 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 9:50 a.m. 2026 INNOVATION AWARD Deputy Administrator Lynne Penke Valdes informed the Board that the Otter Tail County Health and Wellness Team was the recipient of the 2026 Innovation Award through the Minnesota Community & Family Resource Network. This award recognizes the County's innovative work using opioid settlement dollars towards Family Resources Centers, which prevent substance abuse by providing community support and strengthening families. SUBORDINATE SERVICE DISTRICT -PELICAN RAPIDS EMS Motion by Lahman, second by Johnson to approve Otter Tail County Resolution, No. 2026-79, to Establish a County Subordinate Service District for the Pelican Rapids Emergency Medical Services Primary Service Area. Discussion followed regarding the process of moving forward with a subordinate service district, which included questions on financing and the state application process. Commissioners Lahman and Johnson withdrew their motion and second . Administration has an upcoming meeting with the Office of Emergency Medical Services, and the Board plans to have a work session following the regular Board of Commissioners meeting on October 27th for further discussion. ADJOURNMENT At 10:35 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, October 27, 2026, at the Government Services Center in Fergus Falls and via livestream. OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS /)f). • By:_· ~;(~_/'v.......,,......l!;_____,..._,..~-~--· - Robert Lahman, Board of Commissioners Chair Page 5 of 10 Dated: October 27, 2026 Attest: S, 'co/,;.J..1("1<){.__., Nicole Hansen, Clerk Page 6 of 10 Vendor Name 210 TIRES & TONING LLC A-1 LOCK&. KEY A-OX ' ELD I G SUPPLY CO INC . .\CTIV E91 INC ADV NCED BUSINESS METHODS I C ALEX RUBBIS & RECYCLI G INC AL VSTAD & ASSOC IA ES AMERICA \t\iELDING & G . .t\S INC .A.P EX 'NATER & PROCESS I C AUTO VALUE FERGUS FALLS AVT FERGUS FALLS BARR ENGINEERING CO BECKER CO SHERIFF BEL TRMv I CO SHERIFF BEYER BODY SHOP I C BJERKE/SCOTT BLOOM BAR LLCfTHE B SF RAIL AY CO BRA DO COMMU ICATIO S l C BREITKREUTZ/DOUG BRUSH 1ARKS SIGNS BUY-~, OR PARTS & SERVICE LLC CARLBLO DE IS C,A.RR'S TR EE SERVICE I C CE 1TRAL LAKE ARMOR EXPRESS I C CERTIFIED AU O REPAIR C ARM-TEX INC CITIZE 'S ADVOCATE CLAY CO AUDITOR-TREASURER CLEAN S\t\lEEP COM v1ERCIAL SERVICES CLOUDS.A.FE GROUP LLC CODE 4 SERVICES INC COLE PAPERS INC COLLEGE AY AUTO COLL MN SOFTWARE PBC COM ,;11SSIONER OF RANSPORTATIO CU LLIGAN OF ADE A D.A.KOT A HOSE & FITTINGS LP DEA S DISTRIBU ING ECKHARDT/KIMBERLY EDVVARDS/J EFF EGGE CONSTRUCTION I C Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes October 13, 2026 (Exhibit A) Amount 370.00 258.54 95 60 9,187.40 1.021.00 803.94 2,276.45 106.53 1,274 .62 1.74555 786.00 18,216.33 70.95 85.00 11,032.42 210.59 80.00 80,000 00 98.42 227.24 200.00 10.649.,0 8 138.64 98,275.00 698 .12 623.00 1,r89 90 8.00 2.273.63 3,315.00 2,957.26 23.178.94 3,714.34 294 .76 987.43 6,976.38 52.80 168.80 519.48 62.85 485.09 3,494.72 '-:,"' OTTER TAIL ~ COUNTY -MINNESOTA Page 7 of 10 Vendor Name EIFERT/LA.CH EL DIEN/MICHELLE ELLI GSON PL UMBING HEATI G AC ELE1 ERGOMETRICS INC EVCO PETROLEUM PRODUCTS I C EVER S LUMBER CO FASTENAL COMPANY FERGUS FALLS AREA CHNIABER OF CO~' FERGUS FALLS/CITY OF FERGUS PO'NER PUMP I C FERGUS TIRE CENTER INC FIDLA.R TECH OLOGIES INC FLINT HILLS RESOURCES LP FOREMOST PRO~ OTIONS FRANK'S AU O BODY OF PERHAM I C G & R CONTROLS INC GALLS LLC GANOE/KA TIE GAUDETTE/SCOTT GEORGESON/ANTHONY GRAINGER INC HAUKOS SALES LLC HOUSTO E GI EERING INC I NOVATIVE OFFICE SOLUTIO S LLC JOHNSON CONTROLS FIRE PROTECTIO JON HUTCHINS TREE SERVICE JUSTICE ORTH KA.ELKE/MARK KIMBALL MID'NEST KOEP'S SEPTIC LLC LAKELAND AUTO REPAIR LLC LAKELAND GENERAL STORE U\KES COUNTRY SERVICE COOPERATIV LA.RSON/L YNN LA\/'I' ENFORCEME T TRAI ING SERVICE LE-AST SERVICES COUNSELING LEAF RIVER .A.G SERVICE LEIGHTON MEDIA -DETROIT LAKES LEIGHTON MEDIA -FERGUS FALLS LEROY MOTORSPORTS LLC LITTLE FALLS MACHINE INC LOCATORS & SUPPLIES INC Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes October 13, 2026 (Exhibit A) Amount 38.48 224.96 4.214.20 792.65 468.25 60.47 488.66 85.00 1.408.54 19,548.13 276.00 4.850. 0 5.367 .60 913.90 2.717 .31 1,456.50 3.628.51 700.00 286.40 84 .36 262.18 1.658.32 53,310.00 22 .21 6.384 .87 4,975.00 600.00 108.24 793.44 165.00 21255 29.36 1.151 .00 23.-S.64 600.00 6,75S.80 3.965.00 335.00 1,87250 961 .85 17.645.21 1.437.26 Page 8 of 10 Vendor Name M-R SIGN CO INC MARCO TECH OLOGIES LLC MARCO TEC OLOGIES LLC MARK SAND & GRAVEL CO MARK'S FLEE SUPPLY INC ~ CCONNJCHRISTOPHER ~CIT r~ ERICKEL LUMBER JIL\• AUKEE COU OFFICE OF THE Sr MINNESO A MOTOR COMPA Y MINNESO A S ERIFFS' ASSOCIA ION M CCC LOCKBOX MONROE TO VMASTER LLC ~ ORICAL BROTHERS I C MURPHY/KARE MUTARE I C NAPACE TRAL NELSON AUTO CE ER I C NF FIELD ABSTRACT CO LLC NORTHER SAFETY TECH OLOGY INC NORTHLAND AREA SERVICES NORTH EST TIRE INC NOVA FIRE PROTECTION INC NUSS RUC & EQUIPMENT OELFKE/J ESSE OLSO FU ERAL HOME OLSON OIL CO I C OLSON TIRE & Oil OTTER ELEC RIC LLC OTTER TAIL CO TRE.A.SURER 0 ER TAIL POWER CO PANY PA'N PUBLICATIO S LLC PENKE VALDES/LYNNE PLUNKETTS VARME T GUARD POPE DOUGLAS SOLID ASTE MANAGEI PO ERPLAN 018 PRECISE MRM LLC OUICK'S NAPA AUTO PARTS RAMSEY CO SHERIFF RDO TRUCK CENTERS LLC Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes October 13, 2026 (Exhibit A) Amount 1.942.00 4.'>00 00 4.024.60 2.149.33 97:-.22 6.457.92 26:-54 454 95 50.00 15.1: 200.00 712.39 300.00 1.185.00 54.00 9.307.26 60.80 9.400.00 2.200.69 6.367 12 95.00 133.45 620 00 259.91 1.435.00 17,135.40 217.36 1,625.00 2.198.21 40--1.00 35.810.86 810.26 9.14 395.94 166.14 740.15 113.88 11 .061 .63 660.00 19.37 2 0.00 3.950.31 Page 9 of 10 Vendor Name REGE TS OF E U IV OF MN SC 'UL ZITOM SCHWANTZ/CHRISTOPHER SERVICE FOOD SUPER VALU SIGELM • STEEL & RECYCLING INC SIG NORKS SIG S & BAN ERS INC SMI /tv ONTY & JORD,A. 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WM CORPORA TE SERVICES INC Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes October 13, 2026 (Exhibit A) Amount 16,266_00 :,90.52 520_60 71 _94 70.40 2,003.75 1.000.00 338_08 6.464 .00 7.353 .00 13028 176.23 77 .98 16.93.5 .78 98 .32 :.40.00 27 .70 9.998.40 400.00 581 .00 1.076.16 161 .63 2,634 .71 3.193.28 1.284.36 98.18 1.412.57 3.467.51 243.84 250.00 28.649.61 281 .89 236.51 539.35 69.92 1.080.00 52.27 3.225.00 252.96 628_89 14 .811 .91 43.441 .87 Page 10 of 10 Vendor Name VSB & ASSOCIA ES I C YALE v1ECHANICAL LLC ZIEGLER INC Final Total: Vendor Name AMAZON CAPIT L SERVICES I C Final Total: Vendor Name GIBBS/A ' LEIGHTO MEDIA · DE ROIT LAKES LEIGHTO MEDIA· FERGUS F.A.LLS L YS E CO SU L Tl G & COU SELi G lLC MINNESO A MOTOR COMPA Y OTTER TAIL CO TREASURER OTTER TAI L PO\<VER CO vlPANY VICTOR LUNDEEN CO v1PANY Final Total: Vendor Name ANDERSO vlEGAN COLUM SOFTWARE PBC FORST/BRIDGET HEGLU D/CHRISTIA HEGLU D/EMIL Y INDEPENDENT CONTRACT SE RVICES OF KLOEK/ASHLEY MAHUBE-O A CAP INC MCCLAFLI /DANA MINDFIT LLC MKC INC M DEP OF HEAL N DEP OF HU v1AN SERVICES MOUSSEAU/HAILEY OTTER TAIL CO RECORDER QUALITY TOYOTA SPANGLER/LISA VICTOR LUNDEEN CO v1PANY ARREN/BRYAN WEST CENTRAL REG JUVENILE CTR IDSETH SMITH NOLTING & ASSOCIATE! IDSETH SMITH NOL ING & ASSOCIATE! IDSETH SMITH NOL ING & ASSOCIATE! Final Total: Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes October 13, 2026 (Exhibit A) Amount 21 .735.49 150.00 69.637.20 831.312.02 Amount 9.514 . 6 9.514.46 Amount 86.83 250.00 500.00 450.00 126.45 348.82 274 .34 825.40 2.861.84 Amount 119.64 113.03 42 50 52.64 109.81 618.83 13.91 24.049.63 10.00 1,000.00 455.00 40.00 135.278.16 28.09 173.00 227.17 14 .13 290.80 175.29 11.617.00 9,242.94 3.17:•.00 43.32 186,889.89 7 __,,,,,,. OTTERTAIL COUNTY -MINNESOTA OTTER TAIL COUNTY -MINNESOTA DRAINAGE AUTHORITY MINUTES Government Services Center, Commissioners' Room & Via Livestream 515 West Fir Avenue, Fergus Falls, MN October 13, 2026 110:35 a.m. CALL TO ORDER The Otter Tail County Drainage Authority convened at 10:35 a.m. Tuesday, October 13, 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 Johnson, second by Bucholz and unanimously carried to approve the Drainage Authority Agenda and the Consent Agenda of October 13, 2026 as follows: 1. September 29, 2026, Drainage Authority Meeting Minutes DITCH 21 -OBSTRUCTION/DAM Motion by Johnson, second by Sullivan and unanimously carried to approve beaver trapping and dam removal on County Ditch 21 along the south side of Lake Anna, parcel no. 5700016010100, as recommended by Drainage Inspector Tyler Armstrong . DITCH 48 -BEAVER DAM Drainage Inspector Tyler Armstrong was notified by the County Highway Department of a beaver dam in County Ditch 48, along County Highway 52 and State Highway 108. The state has been contacted as it was determined that the dam is on the state highway right-of-away. Additional beaver activity has been observed in this ditch system and Armstrong plans to inspect later this Fall. DITCH 49 -APPOINTMENT OF VIEWERS Motion by Johnson, second by Lahman and unanimously carried to adopt the Findings and Order to Appoint Viewers Dennis Tigges, Gary Denbrook, and Jeff Wiebe to examine the properties of those objecting to the abandonment of County Ditch 49. DITCH 63 -TILE Motion by Johnson, second by Bucholz and unanimously carried to authorize property owner Cole Nordick to pattern tile into the existing tile to outlet into County Ditch 63, parcel no. 22000070060000, at no cost to the ditch system, as recommended by Drainage Inspector Tyler Armstrong. Nordick will obtain appropriate permissions related to the tiling process. DITCH 64 -CULVERT REPLACEMENT Motion by Mortenson, second by Sullivan and unanimously carried to approve the replacement of a failing 30- foot culvert with a 40-foot culvert, on County Ditch 64 , located at 11773 190th St, Fergus Falls, parcel no. 44000170075000, and approve contracting with Wolden Landscaping, with the higher quote of $6 ,500.00, as the Wolden Landscaping quote includes new fill and black dirt for the approach, as recommended by Drainage Inspector Tyler Armstrong. Property owner Chad Walkup pay for 25% of the project costs. Page 1 of 2 Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes October 13, 2026 ADJOURNMENT At 10:43 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, October 27, 2026, at the Government Services Center in Fergus Falls and via livestream. OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS By ~,A/ Robert Lahman , Board of Commissioners Chair Page 2 of 2 Dated: October 27, 2026 Attest: Si '(YDlJ.f{A/J,Q<-- Nicole Hansen, Clerk