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Tue Jul 21, 2026

County Board of Commissioners

Grant County Board to discuss 2026 budget amendment and wind energy ordinance

The Grant County Board of Commissioners will meet to consider a budget amendment and a wind energy ordinance. The board will also review appropriation requests from the Grant County Historical Society and Grant County Humane Society.

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Grant County Board of Commissioner Work Session July 21, 2026 8:30 Probation Discussion – Tony Frisch GRANT COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING AGENDA – July 21, 2026 Grant County Commissioners will meet in person at the County Offices Building in Elbow Lake, first floor conference room, and by video/phone conference via Zoom. For meeting invite information, please contact the County Coordinator’s Office at 218-685-8319 or email: [email protected]. Based on Statute changes to Minnesota Statutes, Section 13D.02 Open Meeting Laws that took effect July 1, 2025, the Grant County Board of Commissioners may have members participating in board meetings via interactive technology. In accordance with that change in statute, if there is interactive technology participation from a board member, the public present at the regular meeting must be able to see and hear all discussion, testimony, and votes. If we have remote participation all votes will be roll call and will be recorded in the written minutes. 9:00-9:05 Call to Order Public Comment Approval of Agenda Approval of Meeting Minutes Approval of Warrants 9:05-9:15 Grant County Board Chair Wind Energy Ordinance 9:15-9:20 District 1 Commissioner Troy Johnson Planning Advisory Committee (PAC) Applications 9:20-9:25 Grant County Coordinator Strategic Planning Committee Public Member Applications 9:25-9:30 Grant County Human Resources Teamsters MOU 9:30-9:40 Grant County Public Safety Committee [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Jul 7, 2026

County Board of Commissioners

Grant County Board to discuss wind ordinance moratorium

The Grant County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss a wind ordinance moratorium. The board will also review appropriation requests for the Soil Water Conservation District and the Grant County Fair Board.

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Grant County Board of Commissioner Work Session July 7, 2026 8:30 Moratorium Discussion – Wind Ordinance GRANT COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING AGENDA – July 7, 2026 Grant County Commissioners will meet in person at the County Offices Building in Elbow Lake, first floor conference room, and by video/phone conference via Zoom. For meeting invite information, please contact the County Coordinator’s Office at 218-685-8319 or email: [email protected]. Based on Statute changes to Minnesota Statutes, Section 13D.02 Open Meeting Laws that took effect July 1, 2025, the Grant County Board of Commissioners may have members participating in board meetings via interactive technology. In accordance with that change in statute, if there is interactive technology participation from a board member, the public present at the regular meeting must be able to see and hear all discussion, testimony, and votes. If we have remote participation all votes will be roll call and will be recorded in the written minutes. 9:00-9:05 Call to Order Public Comment Approval of Agenda Approval of Meeting Minutes 6-16-26 Board Minutes 7-1-26 Board Minutes Approval of Warrants 9:05-9:15 Grant County EMS Committee 9:15-9:25 Senator Rasmusson 9:25-9:30 Grant County Highway Department CR 34 DNR Grant – ATV Park 9:30-9:35 Grant County Auditor Ditch 3 & 21 Special Assessment Interest Rate 9:35-9:40 Grant County Coordinator Veeam Renewal Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Counci [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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GRANT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING July 7, 2026 The Grant County Board of Commissioners met in Regular Session July 7, 2026, at Elbow Lake, MN. Chairman Walvatne called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m., with the following members present: Doyle Sperr, Dwight Walvatne, Bill LaValley, Troy Johnson, Ken Johnson. Others present: Ashley Hokanson, Miah Ulrich, Reed Peterson, Senator Rasmusson, Matt Yavarow, Jenn Vipond, Tina McGrath, Dawn Johansen, Charity Carlson, Duane Anderson, Kerry Ross, Ben Bergey, Nathan Kestner, Nicholas Snavely, Jason Strege, Alex Letvin, Brent Gulbrandson, Scott Libbesmeier Pledge Those in attendance recited the Pledge of Allegiance. Public Comment None Agenda Approval A motion was made by Bill LaValley seconded by Troy Johnson and carried to approve the meeting agenda. Addition: Sheriff’s Office Barrett Tower Site UPS replacement; Personnel Committee update regarding the VSO position Minutes A motion was made by Troy Johnson seconded by Doyle Sperr and carried to approve June 16 and July 1, 2026, minutes. Bills A motion was made by Ken Johnson seconded by Bill LaValley and carried to pay the bills: General Revenue$208,566.37, Road & Bridge$200,139.28, S.C.O.R.E.$290.00, Debt Service Fund$7,022.50. American Welding$480.90; Auto Value$1,064.99; Braun INtertec$3,864.50; Code 4Services$487.15; Matt Commerford$69.95; Cummins Sales & Services$332.80; Dakota Business Solutions$1,293.00; Douglas Co Dept of Public Works$6,072.86; DSC Co [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed Jul 1, 2026

County Board of Commissioners

Board to consider resolution for Hoffman Wind Event response

The Grant County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting. They will consider a resolution regarding the June 10, 2026 wind event in Hoffman. Additionally, they will conduct interviews for the Veterans Service Officer position. The meeting includes approval of previous minutes and public comment.

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✓ Decided: Board declares emergency for Hoffman windstorm and offers VSO position

The Board approved a resolution declaring a windstorm event in the City of Hoffman an emergency to facilitate state assistance applications. Additionally, the Board offered the Veteran Service Officer position to Jeremiah Ulrich.

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GRANT COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING AGENDA – July 1, 2026 Grant County Commissioners will meet in person at the County Offices Building in Elbow Lake, first floor conference room, and by video/phone conference via Zoom. For meeting invite information, please contact the County Coordinator’s Office at 218-685-8319 or email: [email protected]. Based on Statute changes to Minnesota Statutes, Section 13D.02 Open Meeting Laws that took effect July 1, 2025, the Grant County Board of Commissioners may have members participating in board meetings via interactive technology. In accordance with that change in statute, if there is interactive technology participation from a board member, the public present at the regular meeting must be able to see and hear all discussion, testimony, and votes. If we have remote participation all votes will be roll call and will be recorded in the written minutes. 9:00-9:05 Call to Order Public Comment Approval of Agenda Approval of County Board of Appeals Meeting Minutes 9:05-9:15 Emergency Management Hoffman Wind Event June 10, 2026, Resolution 9:15- VSO Interviews
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GRANT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS SPECIAL MEETING July 1, 2026 The Grant County Board of Commissioners met in Special Session July 1, 2026, at Elbow Lake, MN. Chairman Walvatne called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m., with the following members present: Doyle Sperr, Dwight Walvatne, Bill LaValley, Troy Johnson, Ken Johnson. Others present: Ashley Hokanson, Dave Lien Jr, Brent Fuhrman, Miah Ulrich Pledge Those in attendance recited the Pledge of Allegiance. Public Comment None Agenda Approval A motion was made by Bill LaValley seconded by Doyle Sperr and carried to approve the meeting agenda. Minutes A motion was made by Troy Johnson seconded by Ken Johnson and carried to approve June 15, 2026, Board of Appeal and Equalization meeting minutes. Emergency Mgmt A motion was made by Troy Johnson seconded by Bill LaValley and carried to approve Grant County Resolution GCR20260701-1, declaring the windstorm event of the City of Hoffman a declared emergency. This is the start of the process for the City of Hoffman to apply for state emergency assistance for the costs incurred with the clean-up of the June 10th, 2026, wind event. VSO Interviews There were 5 interviews scheduled, 2 withdrew. The Board interviewed 3 applicants. A motion was made by Ken Johnson seconded by Doyle Sperr and carried to offer the position to Jeremiah Ulrich, asking the Personnel Committee to meet to work out the details and logistics to bring back to the full Board on July 7th, 2026. There be [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Jun 16, 2026

County Board of Commissioners

Board to consider Sheriff budget, park ordinances, cannabis fees

The Grant County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session and regular meeting on June 16, 2026. They will discuss the Sheriff's Office budget, a Boat & Water Grant workplan, facility maintenance contracts (LEC Generator, Elevator Maintenance), a Conditional Use Permit, cannabis temporary event registration fees, and county park ordinances.

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✓ Decided: Board adopted resolution authorizing auditor to appoint absentee and mail ballot board members

The Grant County Board approved a resolution (GCR20260616-1) that lets the County Auditor appoint absentee and mail ballot board members. It also approved payment of numerous county bills and vendor invoices, accepted a $1,586 state grant for the Sheriff’s Office buoys, and approved several contracts and fees related to facilities, cannabis events, and email security.

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Grant County Board of Commissioner Work Session June 16, 2026 8:00 City Law Enforcement Contracts GRANT COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING AGENDA – June 16, 2026 Grant County Commissioners will meet in person at the County Offices Building in Elbow Lake, first floor conference room, and by video/phone conference via Zoom. For meeting invite information, please contact the County Coordinator’s Office at 218-685-8319 or email: [email protected]. Based on Statute changes to Minnesota Statutes, Section 13D.02 Open Meeting Laws that took effect July 1, 2025, the Grant County Board of Commissioners may have members participating in board meetings via interactive technology. In accordance with that change in statute, if there is interactive technology participation from a board member, the public present at the regular meeting must be able to see and hear all discussion, testimony, and votes. If we have remote participation all votes will be roll call and will be recorded in the written minutes. 9:00-9:05 Call to Order Public Comment Approval of Agenda Approval of Meeting Minutes Approval of Warrants 9:05-9:20 Public Safety Committee Sheriff’s Office budget 9:20-9:30 Grant County Sheriff’s Office Boat & Water Grant and Workplan 9:30-9:40 Facility Maintenance LEC Generator contract Elevator Maintenance contract 9:40-9:50 Environmental Services Conditional Use Permit 9:50-10:00 Grant County Coordinator Cannabis Temporary Event Registration [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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GRANT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING June 16, 2026 The Grant County Board of Commissioners met in Regular Session June 16, 2026, at Elbow Lake, MN. Chairman Walvatne called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m., with the following members present: Doyle Sperr, Dwight Walvatne, Bill LaValley, Troy Johnson, Ken Johnson. Others present: Ashley Hokanson, Jenn Vipond, Miah Ulrich, Reed Peterson, Aric Risbrudt, Marita Rhude, Dawn Johansen, Boone Carlson, Jarrett Kujava Pledge Those in attendance recited the Pledge of Allegiance. Public Comment None Agenda Approval A motion was made by Troy Johnson seconded by Doyle Sperr and carried to approve the meeting agenda. Additions: Resolution GCR 20260616-1 regarding authorizing Auditor to appoint absentee and mail ballot board members for elections. Minutes A motion was made by Ken Johnson seconded by Bill LaValley and carried to approve June 2nd, 2026, minutes. Bills A motion was made by Bill LaValley seconded by Troy Johnson and carried to pay the bills: County General Revenue$51,569.75, Road & Bridge$318,992.62, Computer Fund$3,179.83, County Ditch Fund$11,545.90, Solid Waste$84.60, S.C.O.R.E Fund$933.18, Tax Forfeit Fund$302.26, National Opioids Settlement Fund$2,714.98. AJ’s Gas&Grocery$1,919.76; Amazon Capital Services$688.97; Apex Engineering$4,848.00; Ashby Equity Association$4,424.02; Association of MN Counties$225.00; Auto Value$1,240.79; Central Lakes Mental Health LLC $310.00; CINTAS CORP$40.38; Culligan$19 [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Mon Jun 15, 2026

County Board of Commissioners

✓ Decided: No property tax appeals were filed during the June 15 meeting

The Grant County Board of Appeal and Equalization met to review the property valuation process. The Assessor presented sales summary sheets for residential, city, lakeshore, vacant land, and agricultural categories. No appeals were recorded.

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GRANT COUNTY BOARD OF APPEAL AND EQUALIZATION MEETING June 15, 2026 The Grant County Board of Appeal and Equalization Meeting was held June 15, 2026, at Elbow Lake, MN., in accordance with M.S. 274.13 and 274.14. Chair Dwight Walvatne called the meeting to order at 4:30 PM, with the following members present: Dwight Walvatne, Troy Johnson, Bill LaValley, Ken Johnson. Others present: Karl Lindquist, Chad Van Santen, Corey Sovich Pledge Those in attendance recited the pledge of allegiance. Assessor Presented and reviewed the property valuation process; the MN Department of Revenue Sales summary sheets; Residential, City, Lakeshore, Vacant land and Ag sales. There were no appeals. There being no further business, the Chairman adjourned at 5:27 PM. few Wa rohae Dwight Walvatne, Chairman — f). Attest: Ad| p: Q i’ Od Tina Riley, County Coordinator
Tue Jun 2, 2026

County Board of Commissioners

Grant County Board to discuss law enforcement contracts and overtime budget

The Grant County Board of Commissioners will meet to review budget items and departmental updates. The session includes discussions on city law enforcement contracts and the Sheriff’s Office overtime budget.

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✓ Decided: Board approves agenda, minutes, bill payments and policy exemption

The board approved the meeting agenda and tabled the Sheriff’s Office overtime budget item. It approved the May 19, 2026 minutes. The board authorized payment of the listed bills. It granted an exemption for the Grant County Collaborative from the Appropriation Request Policy.

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Grant County Board of Commissioner Work Session June 2, 2026 8:30 Budget – Grant County Auditor GRANT COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING AGENDA – June 2, 2026 Grant County Commissioners will meet in person at the County Offices Building in Elbow Lake, first floor conference room, and by video/phone conference via Zoom. For meeting invite information, please contact the County Coordinator’s Office at 218-685-8319 or email: [email protected]. Based on Statute changes to Minnesota Statutes, Section 13D.02 Open Meeting Laws that took effect July 1, 2025, the Grant County Board of Commissioners may have members participating in board meetings via interactive technology. In accordance with that change in statute, if there is interactive technology participation from a board member, the public present at the regular meeting must be able to see and hear all discussion, testimony, and votes. If we have remote participation all votes will be roll call and will be recorded in the written minutes. 9:00-9:05 Call to Order Public Comment Approval of Agenda Approval of Meeting Minutes Approval of Warrants 9:05-9:10 Grant County Assessor Board of Appeals update 9:10-9:20 Grant County Human Resources Veteran Service Officer position 9:20-9:25 Grant County Coordinator Grant County Collaborative – Appropriation Request policy 9:25-9:40 Public Safety Committee City Law Enforcement Contracts Sheriff’s Office overtime budget 9:40- Board Committee Update [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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GRANT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING June 2, 2026 The Grant County Board of Commissioners met in Regular Session June 2, 2026, at Elbow Lake, MN. Chairman Walvatne called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m., with the following members present: Doyle Sperr, Dwight Walvatne, Bill LaValley, Troy Johnson, Ken Johnson. Others present: Ashley Hokanson, Karl Lindquist, Dawn Johansen, Tom Grout, Daryl & Julie Larson, Jenn Vipond Pledge Those in attendance recited the Pledge of Allegiance. Public Comment None Agenda Approval A motion was made by Troy Johnson seconded by Doyle Sperr and carried to approve the meeting agenda, tabling the Sheriff’s Office overtime budget agenda item. Minutes A motion was made by Bill LaValley seconded by Troy Johnson and carried to approve May 19th, 2026, minutes. Bills A motion was made by Ken Johnson seconded by Bill LaValley and carried to pay the bills: General Revenue $26,876.17; Road & Bridge $34,528.01; SCORE Fund $3,391.15; Election Equipment Fund $15,859.00. Amazon Capital Services$402.37; Anoka County Treasury$4,500.00; Apex Engineering Group$4,511.50; Aspen Mills$115.36; Auto Value$669.21; Central Lake Armor Express$1,523.54; CINTAS Corp$39.20; Code 4 Services$829.40; Matt Commerford$14.41; Crow River Construction LLC$1,575.00; Douglas Co Dept of Public Works$6,316.02; Forum Communications Company$560.01; Government Forms & Supplies$269.70; Heather Hanson$97.88; Hedstrom Excavating LLC$2,456.00; Ashley Hokanson$137.75; Ho [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue May 19, 2026

County Board of Commissioners

Public hearing on off-sale liquor license for Black Silos LLC

The Grant County Board will hold a public hearing on an off-sale liquor license application from Black Silos LLC. Commissioners will also consider a seal coat bid for the courthouse and Government Center Office from Jet Black, discuss a new social media policy, and receive updates on the county's cannabis committee. A lease agreement with Western Prairie Human Services is also on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Board approved $13,344 seal‑coat contract for county building and courthouse

The board approved payment of the listed county bills, a $13,344 seal‑coat and pavement‑marking contract for the Grant County Office Building and Courthouse, and several administrative actions. Those actions included granting an off‑sale liquor license to Black Silos LLC, authorizing a $1,000 credit‑card limit for Mary Suchy, updating License Bureau account signatories, adopting a social‑media policy, donating unneeded items to the Grant County Historical Society, and approving a lease agreement with Western Prairie.

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Grant County Board of Commissioner Work Session May 19, 2026 8:30 Environmental Services - Ordinances GRANT COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING AGENDA – May 19, 2026 Grant County Commissioners will meet in person at the County Offices Building in Elbow Lake, first floor conference room, and by video/phone conference via Zoom. For meeting invite information, please contact the County Coordinator’s Office at 218-685-8319 or email: [email protected]. Based on Statute changes to Minnesota Statutes, Section 13D.02 Open Meeting Laws that took effect July 1, 2025, the Grant County Board of Commissioners may have members participating in board meetings via interactive technology. In accordance with that change in statute, if there is interactive technology participation from a board member, the public present at the regular meeting must be able to see and hear all discussion, testimony, and votes. If we have remote participation all votes will be roll call and will be recorded in the written minutes. 9:00-9:05 Call to Order Public Comment Approval of Agenda Approval of Meeting Minutes Approval of Warrants 9:05-9:20 Grant County Auditor Public Hearing –Off-Sale Liquor License Application Black Silos LLC 9:20-9:25 Grant County Human Resources Credit Card – new License Bureau Director Transition bank account – License Bureau 9:25-9:35 Facilities Maintenance Seal Coat Bid Courthouse & GCO – Jet Black 9:35-9:45 Grant County Coordinator Grant County S [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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GRANT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING May 19th, 2026 The Grant County Board of Commissioners met in Regular Session May 19th, 2026, at Elbow Lake, MN. Chairman Walvatne called the meeting to order at 9:02 a.m., with the following members present: Doyle Sperr, Dwight Walvatne, Bill LaValley, Troy Johnson, Ken Johnson. Others present: Chad VanSanten, Ashley Hokanson, Jeremiah Ulrich, Stacy Hennen, Reed Peterson, Jana Hrdicka Pledge Those in attendance recited the Pledge of Allegiance. Public Comment None Agenda Approval A motion was made by Bill LaValley seconded by Troy Johnson and carried to approve the meeting agenda. Minutes A motion was made by Ken Johnson seconded by Doyle Sperr and carried to approve May 5th, 2026, minutes. Bills A motion was made by Troy Johnson seconded by Bill LaValley and carried to pay the bills: County General Revenue $144,734.87; Road and Bridge $29,708.65; Computer Fund$4,551.48; S.C.O.R.E. Fund $3,177.97. AJ’s Gas & Grocery $3,176.53; Amazon Capital Services $470.95; Ashby Equity Association $4,257.48; Aspen Mills $403.98; Auto Value $132.68; B&J Landscaping & Repair $300.00; Brothers Market $24.98; Central Lakes Mental Health $775.00; CINTAS CORP $39.20; Creepy Crawler Pest Control $1,275.00; Cummins Sales & Services $1,716.49; Deere Credit $6,320.60; Dept of Transportation $300.00; Douglas Co Dept of Public Works $2,562.52; Driggins Electric $1,034.00; DSC Communications $240.00; East Side Oil Companies $100.00; Farmers C [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue May 5, 2026

County Board of Commissioners

Grant County Board to discuss liquor licenses and highway contracts

The Grant County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing to set the county fee for off-sale liquor licenses. The board will also review law enforcement contracts and several highway department agreements. Other discussions include the Local Sprint Paramedic Program Plan and the Red River Basin Commissioner fund release.

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✓ Decided: County approves $1.4M highway contract and sets liquor license fee

The Grant County Board approved its agenda and April minutes, then authorized payment of multiple county bills. A $500 off‑sale liquor license fee was set, and the board adopted a resolution updating the Sheriff’s Joint Powers Agreement. It also approved several road contracts, including a $1,413,666.61 CSAH 20 contract and a $590,861.71 seal‑coat contract.

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Grant County Board of Commissioner Work Session May 5, 2026 8:30 Grant County Elections GRANT COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING AGENDA – May 5, 2026 Grant County Commissioners will meet in person at the County Offices Building in Elbow Lake, first floor conference room, and by video/phone conference via Zoom. For meeting invite information, please contact the County Coordinator’s Office at 218-685-8319 or email: [email protected]. Based on Statute changes to Minnesota Statutes, Section 13D.02 Open Meeting Laws that took effect July 1, 2025, the Grant County Board of Commissioners may have members participating in board meetings via interactive technology. In accordance with that change in statute, if there is interactive technology participation from a board member, the public present at the regular meeting must be able to see and hear all discussion, testimony, and votes. If we have remote participation all votes will be roll call and will be recorded in the written minutes. 9:00-9:05 Call to Order Public Comment Approval of Agenda Approval of Meeting Minutes Approval of Warrants 9:05-9:15 Grant County Auditor Public Hearing – Set County Fee for Off-Sale Liquor License Request public hearing May 19th, 2026 - Black Silos LLC Off-Sale Liquor License 9:15-9:20 Grant County Sheriff’s Office JPA Resolution between Grant County Sheriff’s Office & BCA Court Data Services Amendment 9:20-9:30 Public Safety Committee City Law Enforcement Contract [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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GRANT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING May 5th, 2026 The Grant County Board of Commissioners met in Regular Session May 5th, 2026, at Elbow Lake, MN. Chairman Walvatne called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m., with the following members present: Doyle Sperr, Dwight Walvatne, Bill LaValley, Troy Johnson, Ken Johnson. Others present: Jenn Vipond, Matt Yavarrow, Pat McGrath, Dan Gehrke, Nicole Melaas Pledge Those in attendance recited the Pledge of Allegiance. Public Comment None Agenda Approval A motion was made by Troy Johnson seconded by Bill LaValley and carried to approve the meeting agenda, with the addition of the Ditch #1 Cleanout recommendation. Minutes A motion was made by Ken Johnson seconded by Doyle Sperr and carried to approve the April 21st, 2026, minutes. Bills A motion was made by Troy Johnson seconded by Bill LaValley and carried to pay the bills: County General Revenue$15,795.76; Road and Bridge$27,970.18; Computer Fund$3,601.66; Solid Waste Fund$14,300.00; National Opioids Settlement Fund $470.00. Amazon Capital Services $198.37; Anoka County Treasury Office $375.00; Aspen Mills$767.03; Auto Value$45.29; Certified Laboratories $1,826.95; CINTAS Corp$39.20; Dooley’s Petroleum Inc$305.20; Douglas Co Dept of Public Works$379.00; Ellingson Plumbing, Heating, A/c & Elec.$1,377.00; Grant County Herald$2,832.13; Hillyard Inc.$30.70; Houston Engineering Inc$4,148.75; Innovative Office Solutions$127.90; Kyle Olson $293.81; Levi Vorderbruggen$282.9 [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Apr 21, 2026

County Board of Commissioners

County Board work session covers updates on health, transportation, and community events

The Grant County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to approve the agenda, meeting minutes, and warrants, and to receive updates from various committees and departments. Topics include human resources, highway department tanker endorsements, an opioid strategies summit, a community picnic, a highway cleaning contract, operating guidelines, and EMS funding for the City of Hoffman ambulance. The session will also include committee reports on budget, building, EMS, personnel, highway, public safety, solid waste, strategic planning, public health, and human services.

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✓ Decided: Board approves $300,000 EMS levy for new Hoffman ambulance

The Grant County Board approved several actions, including a $300,000 EMS levy payment to the City of Hoffman for a new ambulance. It also approved a public hearing on an off‑sale liquor license fee, a highway department cleaning contract, the county operating guidelines, and designated a courthouse bulletin board for county business. Additional items were noted for future committee work.

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Page 1 of 1 Grant County Board of Commissioner Work Session April 21 , 2026 8:30 Get to know Grant County – our local government structure & more GRANT COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING AGENDA – April 21 , 202 6 Grant County Commissioners will meet in person at the County Offices Building in Elbow Lake , first floor conference room, and by video/phone conference via Zoom. For meeting invite information, please contact the County Coordinator ’s Office at 218-685-8319 or email: [email protected]. Based on Statute changes to Minnesota Statutes, Section 13D.02 Open Meeting Laws that took effect July 1, 2025, the Grant County Board of Commissioners may have members participating in board meetings via interactive technology. In accordance with that change in statute, if there is interactive technology participation from a board member, the public present at the regular meeting must be able to see and hear all discussion, testimony, and votes. If we have remote participation all votes will be roll call and will be recorded in the written minutes. 9:00 -9:05 Call to Order Approval of Agenda Approval of Meeting Minutes Approval of Warrants 9:05 -9:10 Grant County Human Resources Highway Department Tanker Endorsements 9:10-9:20 Grant County Coordinator LPHA Opioid Strategies Summit Grant County Community Picnic May 11 th – Courthouse Tour Grant County Principal Bulletin Board Grant County Highway Department Cleaning Contract Grant County Operating Guidelines G [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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Page 1 of 3 Commissioner Meeting April 21, 2026 1 GRANT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING April 21st, 2026 The Grant County Board of Commissioners met in Regular Session April 21st, 2026, at Elbow Lake, MN. Chairman Walvatne called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m., with the following members present: Doyle Sperr, Dwight Walvatne, Bill LaValley, Troy Johnson, Ken Johnson. Others present: Ashley Hokanson, Jeremiah Ulrich Pledge Those in attendance recited the Pledge of Allegiance. Agenda Approval A motion was made by Doyle Sperr seconded by Bill LaValley and carried to approve the meeting agenda, with addition of Auditor’s request for a Public Hearing regarding County Off-Sale License Fee. Minutes A motion was made by Ken Johnson seconded by Troy Johnson and carried to approve the April 7th, 2026, minutes. Bills A motion was made by Bill LaValley seconded by Doyle Sperr and carried to pay the bills: County General Revenue$287,989.34; Road and Bridge$41,869.40; Computer Fund$3,488.75; S.C.O.R.E.$3,940.04. AJ’s$1,983.94; Amazon Capital Services $580.64; American Welding & Gas$215.00; APEX Engineering$5,280.00; Ashby Equity Association$4,723.22; Aspen Mills$1,181.73; Auto Value$359.43; CINTAS Corp$78.40; City of Elbow Lake Utilities$6,914.07; Code4Services $63.80; Creative Product Sourcing$2,295.56; Culligan$240.50; Dept of Human Services$99.89; Dept of Transportation$4,624.40; Duininck$583.20; Engebretson & Sons Disposal$3,649. [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Apr 7, 2026

County Board of Commissioners

Sheriff’s Office requests credit card, mobile phones, radar sign funding, and tower project

The Grant County Board will approve the agenda, meeting minutes, and warrants, then discuss a new county extension employee. It will review bid recommendations for CSAH 20 improvements, seal coat, dust control, and gravel, and consider the solid waste hauler license and contract. The board will consider the sheriff’s office requests for a credit card, additional mobile phones, radar sign funding, a tower project, ESB committee appointments, and incentive‑pay recognition, followed by coordinator resolutions and an appropriation request policy. Committee updates will be presented at the end of the session.

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✓ Decided: Board awarded $1.41M CSAH 20 Improvement contract to Mark Sand and Gravel

The board approved the meeting agenda and minutes, paid a list of county bills, and awarded major contracts including a $1,413,666.61 CSAH 20 improvement to Mark Sand and Gravel and a $590,861.71 seal‑coat contract to Morris Sealcoat and Trucking. It also approved a $1,000 annual increase for facility‑maintenance lighting, a repeater tower project costing $328,285.24, and several administrative items such as sheriff‑office credit cards and mobile phones. Additional actions included approving hauler licenses, rejecting over‑budget gravel bids, and adopting a new appropriation‑request policy.

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Grant County Board of Commissioner Work Session April 7, 2026 8:30 County Commissioner Training – Technology Refresher GRANT COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING AGENDA – April 7, 2026 Grant County Commissioners will meet in person at the County Offices Building in Elbow Lake, first floor conference room, and by video/phone conference via Zoom. For meeting invite information, please contact the County Coordinator’s Office at 218-685-8319 or email: [email protected]. Based on Statute changes to Minnesota Statutes, Section 13D.02 Open Meeting Laws that took effect July 1, 2025, the Grant County Board of Commissioners may have members participating in board meetings via interactive technology. In accordance with that change in statute, if there is interactive technology participation from a board member, the public present at the regular meeting must be able to see and hear all discussion, testimony, and votes. If we have remote participation all votes will be roll call and will be recorded in the written minutes. 9:00-9:05 Call to Order Approval of Agenda Approval of Meeting Minutes Approval of Warrants 9:05-9:10 Grant County Extension New employee 9:10-9:15 Grant County Highway CSAH 20 Improvement – Bid recommendations 2026 Seal Coat and Fog Seal – Bid recommendations 2026 Dust Control Bid 2026 Gravel Bid 9:15-9:20 Environmental Services Solid Waste Hauler License and Contract 9:20-9:30 Facility Maintenance Update on maintenance and spr [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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Page 1 of 3 Commissioner Meeting April 7, 2026 1 GRANT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING April 7th, 2026 The Grant County Board of Commissioners met in Regular Session April 7, 2026, at Elbow Lake, MN. Chairman Walvatne called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m., with the following members present: Doyle Sperr, Dwight Walvatne, Bill LaValley, Troy Johnson, Ken Johnson. Others present: Aaron Beyer, Pat McGrath, Reed Peterson, Jenn Vipond, Jeremiah Ulrich, Matt Yavarow, Azaleah Lott Pledge Those in attendance recited the Pledge of Allegiance. Agenda Approval A motion was made by Troy Johnson seconded by Doyle Sperr and carried to approve the meeting agenda. Minutes A motion was made by Bill LaValley seconded by Troy Johnson and carried to approve the March 17th, 2026, minutes. Bills A motion was made Troy Johnson seconded by Ken Johnson and carried to pay the bills: County General Revenue $54,743.26, Road & Bridge Fund $128,050.71, Computer Fund$4,788.91, County Ditch Fund$69,008.90, SCORE $2,785.80, National Opioids Settlement Fund $1,000.00. Amazon Capital Services$601.30; American Solutions for Business$3,665.15; Anoka County Treasury Office$375.00; Association of MN Counties$825.00; Auto Value$1,896.49; Bois De Sioux Watershed District$69,008.90; Central Specialities$21,336.39; CINTAS CORP$39.20; Civic Plus$8,319.34; Cody Domek$154.85; Compass Minerals America$16,563.74; Dooley’s Petroleum Inc$330.60; Douglas Co Dept of Publi [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Mar 17, 2026

County Board of Commissioners

Grant County Board to discuss AI and email data retention policies

The Grant County Board of Commissioners will meet to review county policies and various departmental updates. The agenda includes discussions on technology agreements, facility maintenance, and law enforcement contracts.

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✓ Decided: Board approved new CAD/RMS system contract and multi‑county agreement

The commissioners approved a contract with Pro Suite/Central Square for a new CAD/RMS system and entered an intergovernmental agreement with Stevens, Grant, Pope and Wilkin counties, with Grant County’s initial software cost of $14,447.60 and shared costs of $27,557.70. They also awarded Joe Riley Construction a $62,815 culvert‑replacement contract for CSAH 5 – Church Lake. Additional actions included approving the City of Barrett Wetland Conservation Act resolution, a $2,030 data‑privacy training contract, and the Grant County AI and Email Data Retention policies.

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Grant County Board of Commissioner Work Session March 17, 2026 8:30 County Fair Building Update GRANT COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING AGENDA – March 17, 2026 Grant County Commissioners will meet in person at the County Offices Building in Elbow Lake, first floor conference room, and by video/phone conference via Zoom. For meeting invite information, please contact the County Coordinator’s Office at 218-685-8319 or email: [email protected]. Based on Statute changes to Minnesota Statutes, Section 13D.02 Open Meeting Laws that took effect July 1, 2025, the Grant County Board of Commissioners may have members participating in board meetings via interactive technology. In accordance with that change in statute, if there is interactive technology participation from a board member, the public present at the regular meeting must be able to see and hear all discussion, testimony, and votes. If we have remote participation all votes will be roll call and will be recorded in the written minutes. 9:00-9:05 Call to Order Approval of Agenda Approval of Meeting Minutes Approval of Warrants 9:05-9:10 Grant County Highway CSAH 5 Culvert Replacement (Church Lake) 9:10-9:15 Environmental Services City of Barrett WCA Resolution 9:15-9:25 Grant County Sheriff’s Office Central Square ProSuite Intergovernmental Agreement – CAD/RMS 9:25-9:35 Grant County Public Safety Committee Law Enforcement City Contracts 9:35-9:40 Grant County Facility Maintenance Floor [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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GRANT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING March 17th, 2026 The Grant County Board of Commissioners met in Regular Session March 17, 2026, at Elbow Lake, MN. Chairman Walvatne called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m., with the following members present: Doyle Sperr, Dwight Walvatne, Bill LaValley, Troy Johnson, Ken Johnson. Others present: Aaron Beyer, Reed Peterson, Jenn Vipond, Jeremiah Ulrich, Ashley Hokanson, Aric Risbrudt, Jarrett Kujava Pledge Those in attendance recited the Pledge of Allegiance. Agenda Approval A motion was made by Bill LaValley seconded by Doyle Sperr and carried to approve the meeting agenda, with the addition of adding the Letter of Support for the Depackaging Machine for Pope Douglas Solid Waste Management; LPHE Retail Application Sister’s Beer, Wine & Spirit; Data Privacy, Email, and Digital Etiquette Training request. Minutes A motion was made by Troy Johnson seconded by Ken Johnson and carried to approve the March 3rd, 2026, minutes. Bills A motion was made Troy Johnson seconded by Bill LaValley and carried to pay the bills: County General Revenue $63,632.84, Road & Bridge Fund $101,834.52, Computer Fund$1,187.54, SCORE $1,226.17. A-1 Lock & Key$318.75; AJ’s Gas & Grocery$2,288.06; Amazon Capital Services$865.85; Apex Engineering$13,477.50; Ashby Equity$2,222.33; Auto value$1,019.73; B&J Landscaping & Repair$200.00; CINTAS CORP$78.40; City of St. Cloud$14,111.72; Crafco Inc$2,349.00; Culligan$67.75; Dooley’s Petroleum Inc$576.54 [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Mar 3, 2026

County Board of Commissioners

Grant County Board to consider interim sheriff appointment and law enforcement contracts

The Grant County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss personnel updates, including an interim sheriff appointment and License Bureau Director position. The board will also review highway contracts and law enforcement city contracts.

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✓ Decided: Board approved interim sheriff appointment and related policies

The Grant County Board approved the Interim Sheriff Appointment Resolution and accepted the resignation of a PAC/BOA board member. It also approved several contracts and policy updates, including the TH 55 final contract payment, the CR 52 bridge replacement inspection proposal, and new access and entry policies for county employees. All motions were carried without recorded vote counts.

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Grant County Board of Commissioner Work Session March 3, 2026 8:30 EMS Committee update GRANT COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING AGENDA – March 3, 2026 Grant County Commissioners will meet in person at the County Offices Building in Elbow Lake, first floor conference room, and by video/phone conference via Zoom. For meeting invite information, please contact the County Coordinator’s Office at 218-685-8319 or email: [email protected]. Based on Statute changes to Minnesota Statutes, Section 13D.02 Open Meeting Laws that took effect July 1, 2025, the Grant County Board of Commissioners may have members participating in board meetings via interactive technology. In accordance with that change in statute, if there is interactive technology participation from a board member, the public present at the regular meeting must be able to see and hear all discussion, testimony, and votes. If we have remote participation all votes will be roll call and will be recorded in the written minutes. 9:00-9:05 Call to Order Approval of Agenda Approval of Meeting Minutes Approval of Warrants 9:05-9:10 Grant County Highway TH 55 Final Contract Payment 2026 Traffic Marking award CR 52 Bridge Replacement – Construction Inspection Proposal 9:10-9:15 Environmental Services Solid Waste Resolution 9:15-9:30 Grant County Soil Water Conservation District 1 Watershed 1 Plan Update 9:30-9:40 Grant County Human Resources Interim Sheriff Appointment Resolution Interim Sh [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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GRANT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING March 3rd, 2026 The Grant County Board of Commissioners met in Regular Session March 3, 2026, at Elbow Lake, MN. Chairman Walvatne called the meeting to order at 9:02 a.m., with the following members present: Doyle Sperr, Dwight Walvatne, Bill LaValley, Troy Johnson, Ken Johnson. Others present: Aaron Beyer, Jenn Vipond, Ashley Hokanson, Reed Peterson, Brent Gulbrandson, Chad Biss Pledge Those in attendance recited the Pledge of Allegiance. Agenda Approval A motion was made by Troy Johnson seconded by Bill LaValley and carried to approve the meeting agenda, with the addition of adding the PAC/BOA District 1 Opening. Minutes A motion was made by Ken Johnson seconded by Doyle Sperr and carried to approve the February 17, 2026, minutes. Bills A motion was made Bill LaValley seconded by Ken Johnson and carried to pay the bills: County General Revenue $107,835.16, Road & Bridge Fund $411,754.33, SCORE $3,933.71. Amazon Capital Services$703.23; Aspen Mills$372.22; Auto value$123.94; Certified Laboratories$1,362.60; Clay County$20.00; Compass Minerals America$22,640.28; Crafco Inc$28,479.75; Dept Human Services $52.22; Dooley’s Petroleum Inc$540.54; Farm & Home Publishers$675.00; Matthew Franzese$3,477.50; Gopher State Once Call$50.00; Grant County Agricultural Society$77,858.74; Grant County Child & Youth Council $15,000.00; Darin Grosz$80.00; Robert Grover$98.85; Houston Engineering $5,217.50; Innovative Office Solutions$4 [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Feb 17, 2026

County Board of Commissioners

County Board to approve final payment for CSAH 82 and bridge contract

The Grant County Board will review a cyber‑security update, approve the agenda, minutes and warrants, and discuss rifle hunting legislation. It will consider the final payment for County State‑Aid Highway 82, a bridge replacement contract for Pelican Lake Township, and a kiosk purchase for CSAH 10. Additional items include a life‑saving award, health‑insurance contributions for the sheriff, and interim sheriff salary matters.

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✓ Decided: Board approved key highway payments, sheriff salary, and director appointment

The board approved the final payment for County State‑Aid Highway 82 and a kiosk purchase for CSAH 10, and accepted a bridge replacement contract for Pelican Lake Township. It also set the interim sheriff’s salary at $110,052.80, eliminated the PERA/Cafeteria Plan benefit, and purchased a PDQ App license for $1,650. The board offered the License Bureau Director position to Mary Suchy, and voted to follow state rifle‑hunting legislation with no further action.

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Grant County Board of Commissioner Work Session February 17, 2026 8:30 Cyber Security – review and updates GRANT COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING AGENDA – Feb. 17, 2026 Grant County Commissioners will meet in person at the County Offices Building in Elbow Lake, first floor conference room, and by video/phone conference via Zoom. For meeting invite information, please contact the County Coordinator’s Office at 218-685-8319 or email: [email protected]. Based on Statute changes to Minnesota Statutes, Section 13D.02 Open Meeting Laws that took effect July 1, 2025, the Grant County Board of Commissioners may have members participating in board meetings via interactive technology. In accordance with that change in statute, if there is interactive technology participation from a board member, the public present at the regular meeting must be able to see and hear all discussion, testimony, and votes. If we have remote participation all votes will be roll call and will be recorded in the written minutes. 9:00-9:05 Call to Order Approval of Agenda Approval of Meeting Minutes Approval of Warrants 9:05-9:15 Commissioner Dwight Walvatne Rifle Hunting Legislation 9:15-9:20 Grant County Highway Department CSAH 82 Final Payment Pelican Lake Township bridge replacement contract Kiosk purchase CSAH 10 9:20-9:30 Grant County Sheriff’s Office Life-saving award 9:30-9:40 Grant County Human Resources Post separation health insurance contribution-Sheriff [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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GRANT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING February 17th, 2026 The Grant County Board of Commissioners met in Regular Session February 17, 2026, at Elbow Lake, MN. Chairman Walvatne called the meeting to order at 9:03 a.m., with the following members present: Doyle Sperr, Dwight Walvatne, Bill LaValley, Troy Johnson, Ken Johnson. Others present: Aaron Beyer, Matt Yavarow, Jenn Vipond, Logan Nelson, Nolan Rustand, Ashley Hokanson, Jon Combs, Tina McGrath, Elliot Johnson Pledge Those in attendance recited the Pledge of Allegiance. Agenda Approval A motion was made by Troy Johnson seconded by Doyle Sperr and carried to approve the meeting agenda. Minutes A motion was made by Bill LaValley seconded by Troy Johnson and carried to approve the February 3, 2026, minutes. Bills A motion was made Bill LaValley seconded by Troy Johnson and carried to pay the bills: County General Revenue$159,693.71; Road&Bridge$77,345.03;Computer Fund $1,644.69; County Ditch Fund$432.00;SCORE Fund$1,093.98; Tax Forfeit Fund $75.00;Debt Service Fund-Courthouse Remodel$100.00;American Rescue Plan Act$100,000.00;National Opioids Settlement Fund$1,240.21. AJ’s Gas&Grocery$2,351.33,Amazon Capital$193.82,Lucy Anderson$80.00, Apex Engineering$14,748.76,Ashby Equity$6,957.88,Auto Value$897.25,Chippewa River Watershed$600.00,CINTAS$39.20,CMI Inc$252.39,Code4Services$255.20,Commissioner of Revenue$75.00,Culligan $368.53,Dooley’s Petroleum$879.45,Douglas Co Dept Of Public Works $4,267.86,Driggins [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Feb 3, 2026

County Board of Commissioners

Board will consider ARPA ambulance funding application for Lake Region

The Grant County Board of Commissioners will review several operational items, including solid waste and recycling reports and hauler contracts, and will discuss personnel matters such as the Sheriff’s Office cadet position and a LMHC commissioner appointment. A key agenda item is the application for ARPA funds to support an ambulance service in the Lake Region. The meeting will also include updates from multiple county committees.

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✓ Decided: Board approved Lake Region ARPA funding application

The Grant County Board of Commissioners approved the meeting agenda and the January 20 minutes. They authorized payment of a list of county bills, including County General Revenue $41,505.37 and Road & Bridge Fund $24,821.84. The board approved hauler licenses for East Side Oil Company and Retrofit Company, adopted the Solid Waste and SCORE budgets, and added dispatch duties to the Sheriff’s Office Cadet position. The board also approved the Lake Region ARPA application.

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Grant County Board of Commissioner Work Session February 3, 2026 8:30 Elected Commissioner Roles in Local Government GRANT COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING AGENDA – February 3, 2026 Grant County Commissioners will meet in person at the County Offices Building in Elbow Lake, first floor conference room, and by video/phone conference via Zoom. For meeting invite information, please contact the County Coordinator’s Office at 218-685-8319 or email: [email protected]. Based on Statute changes to Minnesota Statutes, Section 13D.02 Open Meeting Laws that took effect July 1, 2025, the Grant County Board of Commissioners may have members participating in board meetings via interactive technology. In accordance with that change in statute, if there is interactive technology participation from a board member, the public present at the regular meeting must be able to see and hear all discussion, testimony, and votes. If we have remote participation all votes will be roll call and will be recorded in the written minutes. 9:00-9:05 Call to Order Approval of Agenda Approval of Meeting Minutes Approval of Warrants 9:05-9:15 Environmental Services Solid Waste & Recycling Q4 and Year-End Reporting East Side Oil Company Hauler License and Contract The Retrofit Company Hauler Lincenses and Contracts Grant County Solid Waste & SCORE Budgets 9:15-9:20 Grant County Recorder 2025 Annual Review 9:20-9:25 Grant County Emergency Management CM-EMAC Appointment [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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GRANT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING February 3rd, 2026 The Grant County Board of Commissioners met in Regular Session February 3, 2026, at Elbow Lake, MN. Chairman Walvatne called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m., with the following members present: Doyle Sperr, Dwight Walvatne, Bill LaValley, Troy Johnson, Ken Johnson. Others present: Reed Peterson, Holly Jo Wevley, Jeremiah Ulrich, Ashley Hokanson, Pat McGrath Pledge Those in attendance recited the Pledge of Allegiance. Agenda Approval A motion was made by Bill LaValley seconded by Doyle Sperr and carried to approve the meeting agenda. Minutes A motion was made by Ken Johnson seconded by Troy Johnson and carried to approve the January 20th, 2026, minutes. Bills A motion was made by Troy Johnson seconded by Bill LaValley and carried to pay the bills: County General Revenue $41,505.37, Road & Bridge Fund $24,821.84, Computer Fund $592.79, Solid Waste Fund$300.00, S.C.O.R.E. Fund $746.50. Amazon Capital Sevices$199.99;American Solutions for Business$105.17;Ashby Equity Association$1,243.79;Aspen Mills$265.39;Association of MN Counties$300.00;Auto Value$838.31;CINTAS CORP$78.40;Code4Services Inc$5,272.78;Culligan$81.75;Dept of Transportation$300.00;DSC Communications$80.00;East Side Oil Company$100.00;Ellingson Plumbing, Heating, AC & Electric$2,137.50;Farmers Coop Oil Assn$2,207.47;Frontier Precision$2,443.00;Grant County Herald$104.00;Grant County License Bureau$658.75;Hillyard Inc./Hutchinson $967.64; [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Jan 20, 2026

County Board of Commissioners

Grant County Board to discuss hunting and review multiple staffing and contract items

The Grant County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session on rifle and shotgun hunting followed by a regular meeting. The board will review personnel positions, a recycling contract, and highway project bids.

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✓ Decided: Board approved $534,884 highway equipment purchase and multiple contracts

The Grant County Board of Commissioners approved several expenditures, including a $534,884 budget for highway equipment, an $82,979 bridge contract, and a $2,490.65 traffic‑marking payment. They also adopted a 2027 Letter of Intent for a snow‑plow purchase, a conditional use permit for Otter Tail Power, a single‑sort recycling contract, a boiler repair quote, and an updated fee schedule adding a Dangerous Dog fee.

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Grant County Board of Commissioner Work Session January 20, 2026 8:30 Rifle/Shotgun hunting discussion GRANT COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING AGENDA – January 20, 2026 Grant County Commissioners will meet in person at the County Offices Building in Elbow Lake, first floor conference room, and by video/phone conference via Zoom. For meeting invite information, please contact the County Coordinator’s Office at 218-685-8319 or email: [email protected]. Based on Statute changes to Minnesota Statutes, Section 13D.02 Open Meeting Laws that took effect July 1, 2025, the Grant County Board of Commissioners may have members participating in board meetings via interactive technology. In accordance with that change in statute, if there is interactive technology participation from a board member, the public present at the regular meeting must be able to see and hear all discussion, testimony, and votes. If we have remote participation all votes will be roll call and will be recorded in the written minutes. 9:00-9:05 Call to Order Approval of Agenda Approval of Meeting Minutes Approval of Warrants 9:05-9:10 Grant County Highway 2025 Traffic Marking Final Payment Pelican Lake Township Culvert replacement bids 9:10-9:20 Environmental Services Conditional Use Permit NSC-025-401 Single-sort Recycling Delivery and Processing Contract 9:20-9:30 Facility Maintenance TRANE quote – GCO Building 9:30-9:40 Human Resources Deputy Assessor position Finance T [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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Page 1 of 3 Commissioner Meeting January 20, 2026 1 GRANT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING January 20, 2026 The Grant County Board of Commissioners met in Regular Session January 20, 2026, at Elbow Lake, MN. Chairman Walvatne called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m., with the following members present: Doyle Sperr, Dwight Walvatne, Bill LaValley, Troy Johnson, Ken Johnson. Others present: Matt Yavorrow, Pat McGrath, Reed Peterson, Miah Ulrich, Ashley Hokanson, Aric Risbrudt Pledge Those in attendance recited the Pledge of Allegiance. Agenda Approval A motion was made by Bill LaValley seconded by Ken Johnson and carried to approve the meeting agenda, with the addition of the Grant County Highway Department equipment purchases. Minutes A motion was made by Troy Johnson seconded by Doyle Sperr and carried to approve the January 6 th, 2026, minutes. Bills A motion was made by Troy Johnson seconded by Bill LaValley and carried to pay the bills: County General Revenue $193,482.92, Road & Bridge Fund $135,823.29, Computer Fund $114,401.15, Solid Waste Fund$10,356.94, S.C.O.R.E. Fund $8,741.66, Debt Service Fund-Courthouse Remodel$2,055,000.00, Debt Service Fund – County Ditch$113,072.50, National Opioid Settlement Fund$2,230.36. AJ’s Gas & Grocery$4,560.63;Amazon Capital Sevices$358.22;American Solutions for Business$520.31;Ashby Equity Association$6,096.69;Aspen Mills$310.64;Auto Value$975.64;Brothers Market Inc$150.86;Central Lak [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Jan 6, 2026

County Board of Commissioners

Board will consider the Morris Electronics Inc 2026 contract and other agenda items

The Grant County Board of Commissioners will approve minutes from December 2025, discuss the interim sheriff position, review fund depository designations and investment policies, and consider a 2026 contract with Morris Electronics Inc. Additional updates include the State Historic Preservation Office and various committee reports.

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✓ Decided: Board approves $105,674 Morris Electronics contract and sets 2026 leadership

The commissioners nominated Dwight Walvatne as chair and Bill LaValley as vice chair for 2026. They approved several financial policies, including depository designations, the investment policy and the credit‑card policy, and set regular meeting and work‑session dates. The Grant County Herald was named the official newspaper with a $10.50‑per‑inch rate, and the $105,674.40 contract with Morris Electronics Inc. was approved. Additional appointments were made for the interim sheriff chief deputy, the AMC committee, and the Strategic Planning Committee.

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GRANT COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING AGENDA – January 6, 2025, 9:00 AM Grant County Commissioners will meet in person at the County Offices Building in Elbow Lake, first floor conference room, and by video/phone conference via Zoom. For meeting invite information, please contact the County Coordinator’s Office at 218-685-8319 or email: [email protected]. Based on Statute changes to Minnesota Statutes, Section 13D.02 Open Meeting Laws that took effect July 1, 2025, the Grant County Board of Commissioners may have members participating in board meetings via interactive technology. In accordance with that change in statute, if there is interactive technology participation from a board member, the public present at the regular meeting must be able to see and hear all discussion, testimony, and votes. If we have remote participation all votes will be roll call and will be recorded in the written minutes. 9:00-9:05 Call to Order Approval of Agenda Approval of Board Meeting Minutes: Dec. 16, 2025 Dec. 29, 2025 Approval of Warrants 9:05-9:10 Reorganization of the Board 9:10-9:20 Human Resources Interim Sheriff position 9:20-9:30 Commissioner Walvatne License Bureau 9:30-9:40 Grant County Treasurer Grant County fund depository designations Grant County Investment Policy Credit Card policy 9:40-9:50 Grant County Assessor Land Values Board of Appeals date, time, location 9:50-10:05 Coordinator Board meeting dates, time, location Work session [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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GRANT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING January 6, 2026 The Grant County Board of Commissioners met in Regular Session January 6, 2026, at Elbow Lake, MN. Chairman Sperr called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m., with the following members present: Doyle Sperr, Dwight Walvatne, Bill LaValley, Troy Johnson, Ken Johnson. Others present: Ashley Hokanson, Karl Lindquist, Jamie Kruize, Dawn Johanson, Justin Anderson, Jon Combs, Jenn Vipond Pledge Those in attendance recited the Pledge of Allegiance. Agenda Approval A motion was made by Bill LaValley seconded by Troy Johnson and carried to approve the meeting agenda. Minutes A motion was made by Troy Johnson seconded by Dwight Walvatne and carried to approve the December 16th and December 29th, 2025 minutes. Bills A motion was made by Bill LaValley seconded by Dwight Walvatne and carried to pay the bills: County General Revenue $65,665.37, Road & Bridge Fund $86,361.44, Computer Fund $143.67, S.C.O.R.E. Fund $5,946.21. Amazon Capital Sevices$122.32;Associaiton of MN Counties$13,778.00;Bob Aune$95.40;Auto Value$1,902.87;CINTAS$156.80;Code4Services Inc$11,344.50;Delta Dental$1,589.39;Dooley’s Petroleum Inc$851.87; Douglas Co Dept of Public Works$2,394.22;Ennen Repair$700.00;Grant County Herald$943.01;Grant County License Bureau$105.75;Robert Grover$315.60;H&R Construction Co$203.20;Haley Oil Company $432.00;Herness Construction Co LLC$1,950.00;Hillyard Inc./Hutchinson$923.97;Innovative Office Solutions LLC$12.35;Ken [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]

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