City Of Ottertail Regular Meeting
The session included a public hearing to review Ordinance 2025-03 concerning the amendment to the Farm Animal Ordinance, which was subsequently passed to set a maximum of six hens. During the regular meeting, the amended ordinance was formally accepted. The consent agenda, which included approving prior minutes, certifying delinquent utilities, and approving a Special Event Permit Application for Snowmobile Races scheduled for January 2026, was passed. Fire Department reports detailed 2025 call statistics and the purchase of new wildland gear with donation funds. The OTCEPAC report highlighted the importance of maintaining an AI policy, evacuation plans, and funding concerns for the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program. Engineer agenda items involved reviewing the preliminary report for Ottertail Avenue & China Street improvements, leading to the adoption of a resolution calling for a hearing on these improvements. In Old Business, the Council directed staff to proceed with the bonding option for the Fire Hall Expansion project planning. New Business included accepting donations and authorizing the terms of engagement with the CPA firm for the 2025 Audit.