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Hubbard County public meetings in 2023

46 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Tue Dec 19, 2023 · 09:00 AM

Board of Commissioners

Hubbard County Board discusses 2024 budget, fees, and equipment purchases

The Board of Commissioners is reviewing the 2024 final budget, levy, and salary resolutions. The agenda includes a public hearing for the proposed 2024 fee schedule and several departmental spending approvals.

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Hubbard County Board Room
Mon Dec 18, 2023 · 06:00 PM

Planning Commission / Board of Adjustment

Hubbard County Board of Adjustment to review several shoreland variance applications

The Board of Adjustment will hear multiple requests for variances and conditional use permits regarding shoreland management. These items include requests for recreational vehicle camping, impervious surface increases, and accessory structure setbacks on various lakes.

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Hubbard County Government Center
Thu Dec 14, 2023 · 06:00 PM

Truth in Taxation (TnT) Meeting

Hubbard County presents proposed 2024 budget and levy

The Board of Commissioners held a Truth in Taxation meeting to present the proposed 2024 budget and levy. The presentation included county comparisons, staffing history, and projected tax impacts for different property classifications.

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Hubbard County Board Room
Tue Nov 14, 2023 · 09:00 AM

Board of Commissioners Work Session

Hubbard County discusses budget, social services, and new sick leave laws

The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to review the 2024 budget, which includes a proposed levy of $20,200,000. The session also includes an overview of social services and a discussion on implementing Minnesota's Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST) law.

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Hubbard County Board Room
Tue Nov 7, 2023 · 09:00 AM

Board of Commissioners

Hubbard County Board discusses infrastructure, landfill, and jail planning

The Board of Commissioners is reviewing several large-scale projects, including final payments for highway reclamation and storm sewer repairs. Discussions also cover the South Demolition Landfill closure, courthouse roof repairs, and professional services for a jail remodel.

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Hubbard County Board Room
Tue Oct 17, 2023 · 09:00 AM

Board of Commissioners

Commissioners review engineering quotes and tax-forfeited land sale processes

The Board of Commissioners will consider a $425,500 engineering quote for CSAH 1 reconstruction and continue the process for a January 2024 tax-forfeited land sale. The meeting also includes discussions on solid waste electrical and cleaning quotes, and a conditional use permit for an RV camping area.

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Hubbard County Board Room
Tue Oct 10, 2023 · 09:00 AM

Board of Commissioners Work Session

Commissioners discuss 2024 budget and combining county offices

The Board of Commissioners will review updates regarding the 2024 budget, including personnel history and potential tax impacts. They will also discuss a proposal to combine the Recorder and Assessor offices to increase efficiency.

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Hubbard County Board Room
Tue Oct 3, 2023 · 09:00 AM

Board of Commissioners

Hubbard County Board approves $20.4 million preliminary levy for 2024

The Board of Commissioners approved a preliminary 2024 levy that represents a 6.8% increase from 2023. The meeting also addressed several infrastructure projects, including a bridge replacement and a new service truck purchase.

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Hubbard County Board Room
Mon Sep 25, 2023 · 06:00 PM

Planning Commission / Board of Adjustment

Hubbard County to review several land use and shoreland variance applications

The Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment will meet to discuss multiple conditional use permits and variances. Items include requests for recreational vehicle camping, lakeside decks, and residential additions near shorelines.

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Hubbard County Government Center
Tue Sep 19, 2023 · 09:00 AM

Board of Commissioners

Hubbard County Board discusses 2024 levy and bridge replacement bids

The Board of Commissioners will review a $20,400,000 preliminary levy for 2024 and discuss several infrastructure projects. Key items include a bridge replacement bid, a new cannabis ordinance, and timber auction appraisals.

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Hubbard County Board Room
Tue Sep 12, 2023 · 09:00 AM

Board of Commissioners Work Session

Hubbard County Board reviews 2024 budget proposals

The Board of Commissioners held a work session to review several 2024 budget proposals. Discussions included the Highway Department's spending plan and proposed assessment increases for Solid Waste services.

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Hubbard County Board Room
Tue Sep 5, 2023 · 09:00 AM

Board of Commissioners

Hubbard County Board discusses cannabis and shoreland ordinances

The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings regarding a proposed local cannabis ordinance and an amendment to the Shoreland Management Ordinance. Additionally, the Board is reviewing several equipment purchases and landfill closure bids.

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Hubbard County Board Room
Mon Aug 28, 2023 · 06:00 PM

Planning Commission / Board of Adjustment

Hubbard County to review multiple land use and shoreland variance applications

The Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment will meet to discuss several requests regarding property setbacks, building additions, and land use permits. Most items involve variances related to the Shoreland Management Ordinance on recreational development lakes.

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Hubbard County Government Center
Tue Aug 15, 2023 · 09:00 AM

Board of Commissioners

Hubbard County Board discusses cannabis ordinance and housing trust fund policies

The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss a proposed local cannabis ordinance and review the Housing Trust Fund policy and application. Other items include approving a speed monitor trailer for the Sheriff's Office and a new county intranet.

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Hubbard County Board Room
Tue Aug 8, 2023 · 09:00 AM

Board of Commissioners Work Session

Commissioners discuss 2024 budgets and a draft cannabis ordinance

The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to review 2024 budget proposals for the Sheriff's, IT, Natural Resources, and Social Services departments. They will also discuss options for a local cannabis ordinance to regulate public use and sales.

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Hubbard County Board Room
Tue Aug 1, 2023 · 09:00 AM

Board of Commissioners

Hubbard County Board discusses infrastructure bids and county service updates

The Board of Commissioners will review several infrastructure bids, including a trailhead project and highway surfacing payments. The meeting also includes discussions on website design, emergency management grants, and environmental service ordinances.

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Hubbard County Board Room
Mon Jul 24, 2023 · 06:00 PM

Planning Commission / Board of Adjustment

Hubbard County to discuss professional services rules and several shoreland variances

The Planning Commission will consider potential amendments to the Shoreland Management Ordinance regarding professional services business uses. The Board of Adjustment will hear multiple variance applications related to structures and setbacks on recreational development lakes.

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Hubbard County Government Center
Tue Jul 18, 2023 · 09:00 AM

Board of Commissioners

Hubbard County Board discusses road paving, housing funds, and social service staffing

The Board of Commissioners will review a $1.85 million paving project for CSAH 7 and consider establishing a local housing trust fund. Discussions also include social service staffing increases and various equipment purchases for county departments.

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Hubbard County Board Room
Tue Jul 11, 2023 · 09:00 AM

Board of Commissioners Work Session

Hubbard County Commissioners discuss library, extension, and watershed updates

The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to review several departmental updates. Discussions include the 2024 Kitchigami Regional Library draft budget, staffing options for the County Extension Office, and the Mississippi River Headwaters Watershed workplan.

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Hubbard County Board Room
Wed Jul 5, 2023 · 09:00 AM

Board of Commissioners _Rescheduled Mtg

Hubbard County Board discusses housing trust fund and road maintenance

The Board of Commissioners will review several administrative and infrastructure items. Key discussions include the establishment of a Housing Trust Fund and the potential use of calcium chloride on CSAH 23.

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Hubbard County Board Room
Tue Jul 4, 2023 · 09:00 AM

RESCHEDULED TO JUL 05 Board of Commissioners

Hubbard County Board of Commissioners meeting rescheduled

The meeting originally scheduled for July 4, 2023, has been rescheduled due to the July 4th holiday. The agenda contains only this procedural notice.

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Hubbard County Board Room
Mon Jun 26, 2023 · 06:00 PM

Planning Commission / Board of Adjustment

Hubbard County Board of Adjustment to review six variance applications

The Board of Adjustment will meet to consider several variance requests related to shoreland management ordinances. Most applications involve requests for building setbacks, deck placements, or structure sizes near recreational development lakes.

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Hubbard County Government Center
Tue Jun 20, 2023 · 09:00 AM

Board of Commissioners

Hubbard County approves tax abatement for 58-unit workforce housing project

The Board of Commissioners approved a property tax abatement for a multifamily housing development on Finley Street in Park Rapids. The project, proposed by Heartland Lakes Development Commission, aims to address local workforce housing shortages. The Board also discussed roadway dust issues on CSAH 23 and updated personnel policies regarding elected official benefits.

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Hubbard County Board Room
Tue Jun 20, 2023 · 06:00 PM

Board of Commissioners - Public Hearing 20 Jun 2023

Public hearing for the Hubbard County Capital Improvement Plan

The Board of Commissioners is holding a public hearing to discuss the five-year Capital Improvement Plan. The plan outlines estimated schedules, costs, and funding sources for infrastructure and facility needs.

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Hubbard County Board Room
Tue Jun 13, 2023 · 09:00 AM

Board of Commissioners Work Session

Commissioners discuss sunsetting post-employment health benefits for elected officials

The Board of Commissioners is considering a proposal to sunset the current policy regarding post-retirement health care premium contributions for elected officials. If passed, no new officials would qualify for the benefit, and existing accruals would be limited to current members.

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Hubbard County Board Room
Mon Jun 12, 2023 · 05:00 PM

County Board of Appeal and Equalization

Hubbard County Board hears property valuation and classification appeals

The Board of Appeal and Equalization is reviewing appeals regarding estimated market values and property classifications. Appellants are presenting evidence to contest current valuations, which have increased due to the real estate market.

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Hubbard County Board Room
Tue Jun 6, 2023 · 09:00 AM

Board of Commissioners

Hubbard County Board discusses landfill closure and culvert inventory quotes

The Board of Commissioners is reviewing several infrastructure and service proposals. Key discussions include engineering services for the South Demolition Landfill and a culvert inventory quote for the Highway department.

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Hubbard County Board Room
Mon May 22, 2023 · 06:00 PM

Planning Commission / Board of Adjustment

Hubbard County Board of Adjustment to consider three variance applications

The Board of Adjustment will review requests regarding shoreland management and subdivision ordinances. The items include requests for septic system setbacks, residential additions near water, and a property subdivision waiting period waiver.

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Hubbard County Government Center
Tue May 16, 2023 · 09:00 AM

Board of Commissioners

Hubbard County Board discusses IT upgrades, highway projects, and natural resource funding

The Board of Commissioners is reviewing several departmental expenditures and project proposals. Key items include IT server replacements, highway maintenance payments, and funding for archaeological surveys and park grants.

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Hubbard County Board Room
Tue May 9, 2023 · 09:00 AM

Board of Commissioners Work Session

Commissioners discuss federal carbon reduction funding for transportation projects

The Board of Commissioners is discussing potential project proposals for the ATP-2 Carbon Reduction Program. The Highway Department is considering options such as electric vehicles, charging stations, or snow fences to apply for federal funds. Applications for this program are due by May 19, 2023.

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Hubbard County Board Room
Tue May 2, 2023 · 09:00 AM

Board of Commissioners

Hubbard County Board discusses road payments, snowblower purchase, and rental rules

The Board of Commissioners is reviewing various infrastructure payments and equipment quotes. Discussions include short-term rental occupancy rules regarding drainfield sizing and a request for a public fireworks display at Camp Kamaji.

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Hubbard County Board Room
Tue Apr 18, 2023 · 09:00 AM

Board of Commissioners

Hubbard County Board approves infrastructure, equipment, and land management items

The Board of Commissioners reviewed and approved several departmental expenditures, including road equipment, bridge projects, and social services proposals. The meeting also addressed natural resource management, including tax forfeited land and grant applications for recreational trails.

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Hubbard County Board Room
Tue Apr 11, 2023 · 09:00 AM

Board of Commissioners Work Session

Commissioners review capital improvement plans and emergency management updates

The Board of Commissioners is reviewing the proposed Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) policy and five-year spending forecasts. The session also includes an update on the 2023-2024 Hazard Mitigation Plan update and a presentation by Joe Johnson regarding parenting solutions.

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Hubbard County Board Room
Tue Apr 4, 2023 · 09:00 AM

Board of Commissioners

Hubbard County Board discusses bridge bids, road repairs, and land conservation

The Board of Commissioners is reviewing several infrastructure bids and natural resource management items. Key discussions include bridge projects in Nevis Township, storm sewer repairs in Akeley, and land acquisition support for the Northern Waters Land Trust.

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Hubbard County Board Room
Mon Mar 27, 2023 · 06:00 PM

Planning Commission / Board of Adjustment

Planning Commission to consider Robert Jackson's minor subdivision application

The Planning Commission will review a request by Robert Jackson to subdivide 18.6 acres into three tracts in Helga Township. The Board of Adjustment will also meet to approve the February 27, 2023, meeting minutes.

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Hubbard County Government Center
Tue Mar 21, 2023 · 09:00 AM

Board of Commissioners

Hubbard County Board discusses road projects, forest management, and park grants

The Board of Commissioners is reviewing several infrastructure and natural resource items. Key discussions include a large aggregate surfacing bid, forest regeneration site preparation, and a grant application for Heartland Park improvements.

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Hubbard County Board Room
Tue Mar 14, 2023 · 09:00 AM

Board of Commissioners Work Session

Park Rapids Chamber of Commerce provides update on activities and plans

The Board of Commissioners will receive an update regarding the Park Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce. The presentation covers chamber priorities, membership statistics, and tourism marketing strategies. The session also includes updates on public health and assessor's office valuations.

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Hubbard County Board Room
Tue Mar 7, 2023 · 09:00 AM

Board of Commissioners

Hubbard County Board discusses landfill studies and infrastructure contracts

The Board of Commissioners is reviewing several administrative and operational items. Key discussions include a PFAS study for local landfills, various equipment quotes for solid waste, and a bid for courthouse roof repairs.

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Hubbard County Board Room
Mon Feb 27, 2023 · 06:00 PM

Planning Commission / Board of Adjustment

Hubbard County Board of Adjustment to review several shoreland and zoning variances

The Board of Adjustment will consider multiple variance applications involving shoreland management, setbacks, and septic system compliance. The meeting also includes an appeal regarding the interpretation of the Shoreland Management Ordinance.

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Hubbard County Government Center
Tue Feb 21, 2023 · 09:00 AM

Board of Commissioners

Hubbard County Board discusses sheriff equipment and highway policies

The Board of Commissioners will review several items including sheriff's office equipment, highway department policies, and spring road restrictions. The meeting also includes a public hearing regarding Highway Department ADA and Title VI policies.

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Hubbard County Board Room
Tue Feb 14, 2023 · 09:00 AM

Board of Commissioners Work Session

Commissioners discuss Hubbard County investment policy and strategy

The Board of Commissioners held a work session to review the updated Investment Policy and discuss current investment strategies. The discussion included evaluating different investment mechanisms such as local banks, the MAGIC Fund, and investment management accounts.

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Hubbard County Board Room
Tue Feb 7, 2023 · 09:00 AM

Board of Commissioners

Hubbard County Board considers road bids and special election for District 4

The Board of Commissioners will review several high-value road reconstruction bids and consider a resolution for a special election to fill a vacancy in Commissioner District 4. The meeting also includes discussions on land easements, software renewals, and grant matching.

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Hubbard County Board Room
Mon Jan 23, 2023 · 06:00 PM

Planning Commission / Board of Adjustment

Hubbard County to elect officers and review three variance applications

The Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment will hold an organizational meeting to elect a Chair, Vice-Chair, and Secretary. The Board of Adjustment will also hold public hearings regarding three variance requests involving lot width, lakeside decks, and shoreland management.

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Hubbard County Government Center
Tue Jan 17, 2023 · 09:00 AM

Board of Commissioners

Hubbard County Board reviews road bids, bridge plans, and land acquisitions

The Board of Commissioners is reviewing several infrastructure and natural resource items. Key discussions include a $2.1 million road project bid, a five-year bridge replacement priority list, and a 680-acre land donation acquisition.

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Hubbard County Board Room
Tue Jan 10, 2023 · 09:00 AM

Board of Commissioners Work Session

Commissioners review ADA transition plan and housing and tax policies

The Board of Commissioners held a work session to review draft policies for the county's ADA Transition Plan and Title VI Policy. The session also included discussions regarding a proposed housing project from the HLDC and the tax abatement process.

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Hubbard County Board Room
Tue Jan 3, 2023 · 09:00 AM

Board of Commissioners

Hubbard County Board holds 2023 organizational meeting and committee updates

The Board of Commissioners is conducting its annual organizational meeting to elect leadership and approve the 2023 committee list. The agenda also includes various administrative approvals, personnel reappointments, and setting public hearing dates for new ordinances.

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Hubbard County Board Room