Board of Commissioners and Drainage Authority Meeting (08-25-2026)

The Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners and Drainage Authority held a meeting on August 25, 2026, where several procurement and contracting matters were addressed. Key procurement actions included awarding a contract for the County Highway 143 bridge replacement over the Leaf River to Corby Contracting Company, with a project budget primarily funded by federal and state bridge replacement funds totaling approximately $1.1 million. The board also approved quotes for asbestos and lead abatement services related to the Phelps Mill store renovation project, with a total project budget of $700,000 supported by a Minnesota Historical Society grant. Additionally, the board authorized sending staff to the MOCIC conference for investigative resources and approved a two-year legislative consultant agreement with Pisik Solutions to support county interests in St. Paul. The meeting included approval of a land acquisition resolution with the City of Fergus Falls and a motion to terminate a joint drainage inspection agreement with Wadena County due to capacity issues. Motions related to these procurement and contracting decisions were unanimously approved by the board.