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Red Lake Falls council authorizes signing contract with Ottertail Power to secure solar array grant
Summary
The Red Lake Falls City Council on April 27, 2026 unanimously approved signing a contract with Ottertail Power Company to receive grant funding for a solar array interconnected to the utility, allowing Ottertail to purchase excess power.
The Red Lake Falls City Council unanimously authorized staff to sign a contract with Ottertail Power Company on April 27, 2026 to secure grant funding for a planned solar array.
Councilmember John Kleven moved, seconded by Neil Knaack, “to approve the signing of the contract with Ottertail Power Company in order to receive the grant funding for the solar array which is interconnected to Ottertail allowing them to purchase excess power.” The minutes record the motion passed unanimously.
According to the minutes, the contract is intended to enable the city to receive grant funding tied to a solar array project and to interconnect that array with Ottertail so the utility can purchase any excess electricity the system produces. The minutes do not specify contract terms, grant amount, or timeline for installation.
The council added the Ottertail contract item to the agenda as Item 6.04 earlier in the meeting and voted to approve the amended agenda before taking the contract motion. The minutes list the motion as approved and do not record any dissenting votes or discussion amplifying technical or financial details.
Next steps listed in the minutes: authorize signing the contract; the minutes do not specify who will sign on behalf of the city or the expected execution date.
