Mille Lacs County public meetings in 2023

County Board

The Mille Lacs County Board will hold a regular meeting to consider several items, including the 2024 budget and levy resolution, a contract for the Armer Radio System, and bids for a box culvert project. They will also review MFIP-DWP services and discuss a closed meeting to evaluate the county administrator's performance.

• Consider Resolution 12-27-23-01: 2024 Budget & Levy
• Consider Ethernet Backhaul Contract for the Armer Radio System
• Consider SAP 048-598-014 CR 105 and 119 Box Culvert Project Bids
• Consider VALT Interview Room Camera System
• Consider Personnel Policy Revisions to Section CC. Employee Recognition

The Mille Lacs County Board of Commissioners approved the 2024 budget and tax levy, totaling $23,950,675 in certified levy. The board also approved several operational contracts, including an Ethernet backhaul system for the sheriff's office and a camera system for interview rooms. Additionally, commissioners rejected all bids for a box culvert project on County Roads 105 and 119.

• Adopted 2024 budget and $23.95M levy (5-0)
• Approved Ethernet backhaul contract for Armer Radio System (5-0)
• Approved three-month MFIP-DWP services agreement with CMJTS (5-0)
• Rejected all bids for CR 105 and 119 box culvert project (5-0)
• Approved acquisition of VALT interview room camera system (5-0)
• Approved revised Assistant Community & Veterans Services job description (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including DebtBook contract (5-0)

County Board

The Mille Lacs County Board will hold a public hearing on the 2024 fee schedule and consider resolutions adopting the 2024 budget and levy, as well as commissioner compensation. The board will also discuss a parity plan for elected officials and review the county jail facility during work sessions.

• Public hearing on 2024 fee schedule
• Resolution 12-19-23-03: 2024 Budget & Levy
• Resolution 12-19-23-02: Commissioner Compensation & Per Diem
• Resolution 12-19-23-01: 2023 AIS Prevention Aid
• Consider support for Father Hennepin State Park Expansion

The Board approved a revised fee schedule effective January 1, 2024, and set commissioner annual salaries at $27,000. The 2024 budget and levy were tabled for a special meeting on December 27. The Board also expressed support for the expansion of Father Hennepin State Park.

• Adopted revised 2024 fee schedule (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 12-19-23-02 setting commissioner salary at $27,000 and per diem at $50 (unanimous)
• Approved 2024-2025 SWCD MOU (unanimous)
• Approved support for DNR's expansion of Father Hennepin State Park legislative boundary (unanimous)
• Tabled 2024 Budget & Levy for December 27 special meeting (unanimous)
• Tabled 2024 Agreement with CMJTS for January 2, 2024 (unanimous)

County Board

The Mille Lacs County Board is meeting to address routine administrative items and several notable actions. Key items include a public hearing on the proposed property tax levy, consideration of Soo Line Trail projects, and support for a state park expansion. The consent agenda includes contracts, permits, and personnel policy changes.

• Truth-in-Taxation public hearing
• Consider Soo Line Trail projects
• Consider support for Father Hennepin State Park expansion
• Consider 2024-2025 Viper Maintenance Renewal Agreement with Lumen
• Consider Resolution 12-07-23-01: Authorize Lawful Gambling Permit

The board approved the Soo Line Trail Project plan and the Assistant Facility & Fleet Operations Manager job description. A request for the Father Hennepin State Park expansion was tabled pending a further presentation. The board also held a public hearing regarding truth-in-taxation and the budget.

• Approved Soo Line Trail Project plan (unanimous)
• Approved Assistant Facility & Fleet Operations Manager job description (unanimous)
• Tabled Father Hennepin State Park Expansion request (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda minus item 4.11 (unanimous)

County Board

The County Board will conduct a work session and regular meeting covering budget reviews and various contracts. Items include discussions on housing aid, compensation for elected department heads, and drainage system assessments.

• MN Housing Aid discussion
• 2024 Drainage System Assessments (Resolution 11-21-23-02)
• Elected Department Head Compensation (Resolution 11-21-23-03)
• Volunteers of America CY24-25 Contract
• Lighthouse Child & Family Services CY2024 Contract

The Board committed $100,000 to support East Central Energy’s broadband project and established 2024 salaries for the County Sheriff and County Attorney. Other actions included approving drainage system assessments and a Comprehensive Plan update.

• Endorsed East Central Energy’s Broadband Project and committed $100,000 matching funds
• Adopted Resolution 11-21-23-02 for 2024 Drainage System Assessments
• Approved the Comprehensive Plan update
• Set 2024 salary for County Sheriff at $130,000.00
• Set 2024 salary for County Attorney at $143,100.00
• Approved Joint Powers Agreement with Resource Training & Solutions
• Approved Letter of Support for Borgholm Township's LRIP application

County Board

The County Board voted to oppose the dissolution of the Snake River Watershed Management Board. The board also approved the purchase of plow trucks and 2024 insurance plan agreements for bargaining units.

• Approved purchase of plow trucks from Boyer (unanimous)
• Approved 2024 Insurance Plan Design Memorandums of Agreement with bargaining units (unanimous)
• Opposed dissolution of the Snake River Watershed Management Board (3-2)
• Approved withdrawal of appeal regarding workers' compensation settlement offer (unanimous)

County Board

The Mille Lacs County Board will hold a work session to review the 2023 year-to-date budget and the parity plan, followed by a regular meeting. The regular agenda includes consent items such as approving a gambling permit, contracts for guardianship and psychological services, and a tax court settlement, as well as regular agenda items like repurchasing tax-forfeited property, authorizing recruitment for a co-responder, and approving engineering proposals for road projects.

• Resolution 11-07-23-01: Gambling permit for Onamia Area Civic Association
• CY2024 Contract for Guardianship/Conservatorship
• CY2024 Contract with Lakeview Psychological
• Resolution 11-07-23-02: Repurchase of tax-forfeited property
• WSB proposal for engineering for CSAH 31 Project

The Board approved engineering and cooperative agreements for road projects on CSAH 31 and CSAH 4. It also authorized the repurchase of a tax-forfeited homestead in Greenbush Township and approved recruitment for a Sheriff's Office Co-Responder position.

• Approved repurchase of tax-forfeited parcel 06-027-0201 (unanimous)
• Approved Planning Commission recommendations (unanimous)
• Authorized recruitment for Co-Responder position (unanimous)
• Approved WSB proposal for CSAH 31 Project engineering (unanimous)
• Approved City of Princeton Cooperative Agreement for 2024 CSAH 4 project (unanimous)
• Approved Local Mental Health Advisory Council Annual Plan (unanimous)
• Accepted low bid from Mille Lacs County Facility and Fleet Operations for residential recycling (unanimous)
• Tabled 2024 Insurance Plan Design MOAs and scheduled special meeting for Nov 14 (unanimous)

County Board

The County Board will conduct a regular meeting including a work session for 2024 Budget Review. The agenda includes several consent items and discussions regarding administrative policies and service agreements.

• 2024 Budget Review
• 2024-2025 MFIP Biennial Service Agreement
• Resolution 10-17-23-01: Approval of Charitable Gambling Permit
• Purchase Agreement Amendment
• Memorandum of Understanding Proposal to Bargaining Units

The Mille Lacs County Board unanimously approved recommendations from the Opioid Advisory Group and an amended purchase agreement. The board also authorized staff to begin negotiations with bargaining units regarding a Medica health insurance proposal. A charitable gambling permit approval was delayed to the next meeting.

• Approved agenda as amended (unanimous)
• Removed Charitable Gambling Permit item from consent agenda (delayed to next meeting)
• Approved Opioid Advisory Group recommendations (unanimous)
• Approved amended purchase agreement (unanimous)
• Closed meeting to discuss MOU with bargaining units (unanimous)
• Authorized staff to initiate negotiations with bargaining units on Medica health insurance (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 11:05 a.m. (unanimous)

County Board

The County Board is meeting to discuss the 2024 budget and personnel policy updates. The board will consider authorizations for a new bailiff position and proposals for recycling services and comprehensive plan consultation.

• SAP 048-598-014 CRs 105/119 Bridge Project
• Authorization to fill one additional Bailiff position
• HMA Architects Service Agreement
• Facility Use Agreement with the City of Onamia
• Operation Green Light Resolution 10-03-23-01

The Mille Lacs County Board approved requests to solicit proposals for recycling services and comprehensive plan consultation. Commissioners also authorized hiring an additional bailiff, adopted a resolution supporting Operation Green Light for veterans, and approved a bridge project and a facility use agreement with Onamia.

• Approved agenda and consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved solicitation of proposals for recycling services (unanimous)
• Approved solicitation of proposals for comp plan consultation (unanimous)
• Approved hiring one additional bailiff position within 2023 budgeted hours (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 10-03-23-01 supporting Operation Green Light for veterans (unanimous)
• Approved Facility Use Agreement with the City of Onamia (unanimous)
• Approved SAP 048-598-014 CRs 105/119 Bridge Project (unanimous)

County Board

The County Board will conduct a work session to review the 2024 Budget and the Continuous Improvement Program. The regular meeting includes discussions on staffing, the 2024 Preliminary Levy, and several contract approvals.

• Consideration of 2024 Preliminary Levy
• Proposal for HMA Architects to provide architectural work for the Historic Courthouse ceiling
• Consideration of 2023 Bituminous Maintenance Paving
• Consideration of SMF Stormwater Project contract
• Appointment of Veterans Service Officer and Assistant Veterans Service Officer

The Board approved a preliminary maximum levy for 2024 and appointed new veterans service officers. They also awarded a paving contract to Knife River and accepted a real estate offer for county-owned property. A proposal to join the Snake River Watershed 1W1P Joint Powers Entity was denied.

• Adopted 2024 Preliminary Maximum Levy of $24,863,577 (unanimous)
• Appointed Gary Martin as Veterans Service Officer and Mark Dooley as Assistant Veterans Service Officer (unanimous)
• Accepted offer from Shawn Williams for county-owned property PID 24-040-2630 (unanimous)
• Denied participation in Snake River Watershed 1W1P Joint Powers Entity (2-3)
• Awarded Bituminous Maintenance Paving contract to Knife River (unanimous)
• Approved contract for SMF Stormwater Project (unanimous)
• Approved hiring an Interim Sr. Highway Maintenance Worker (unanimous)

County Board

The County Board will hold work sessions to review 2024 budgets for the County Attorney, Probation, and Public Works. The regular meeting includes decisions on bridge replacement, a jail facility study, and a real property sale.

• Resolution 09-05-23-03: Mille Lacs County Bridge Replacement
• Resolution 09-05-23-04: MNDOT TH 169 Agreement Project 4814-56
• Resolution 09-05-23-02: Sale of Real Property
• Consideration of a Jail Facility Study
• Road closure application from the City of Princeton

The County Board approved several zoning changes, a bridge replacement priority list, and the sale of real property in Princeton. The board also authorized a stormwater construction contract and directed staff to evaluate jail facility options.

• Approved sale of real property (Lots 10, 11 & 12, Block 60, Princeton) with appraised value of $109,900 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 09-05-23-03 identifying high priority bridges for replacement or rehabilitation (unanimous)
• Approved $59,500 proposal from Logan's Excavating for SMF stormwater construction (unanimous)
• Approved re-zoning parcel 11-035-0504 from A-R Agricultural Residential to C-2 Highway Commercial (unanimous)
• Approved CUP for Surface Water Oriented Commercial Use on parcel 08-004-1900 with modified quiet hours (unanimous)
• Approved CUP for Contractor Supply Yard on parcel 01-030-0402 (unanimous)
• Approved payment to Counsel for Legal Services (4-1)
• Directed staff to evaluate renovation and closure options for jail facility (unanimous)

County Board

The County Board will meet to review project bids for CSAH 1 and a resolution regarding charitable gambling. The agenda also includes a review of the 2022 Public Works Annual Report and budget reviews for the LSO and ASO offices.

• Consideration of SAP 048-601-035 CSAH 1 Project Bids
• Resolution 08-15-23-01: Charitable Gambling
• 2022 Public Works Annual Report
• SMF Change Order
• Review of Jail Facility Study

The County Board awarded a construction contract for SAP 048-601-035 CSAH 1 and approved a charitable gambling permit for the Milaca Golf Club. The board also approved the meeting agenda and consent agenda.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 08-15-23-01 granting an Exempt Permit for Milaca Golf Club to hold a raffle on April 14, 2024 (unanimous)
• Awarded contract for SAP 048-601-035 CSAH 1 to Kern and Tabery (unanimous)

County Board

The Mille Lacs County Board will hold public hearings regarding a revised fee schedule and a proposed Subdivision Plat Review Ordinance. The board is also reviewing 2024 budget items for the Sheriff's Office, Extension, and CVS.

• Public hearing on Revised Fee Schedule
• Public hearing on proposed Subdivision Plat Review Ordinance
• Contract documents for SAP 048-621-011 with Mark Sand and Gravel Co.
• Resolution 08-01-23-01 regarding a Temporary Liquor License
• Tobacco License Renewals

The Board approved a revised Land Services fee schedule and a new Subdivision Plat Review Ordinance. Other actions included granting a temporary liquor license and updating home-based business regulations.

• Approved revised Land Services Fee Schedule (3-1)
• Approved Subdivision Plat Review Ordinance (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 08-01-23-01 for Rum River Trail Association temporary liquor license (unanimous)
• Approved final plat of Martin Marina (unanimous)
• Approved MLCDO Article 5, Provision 504.19 and Table 501 regarding Home Based Businesses (unanimous)
• Approved revised Public Works Director and Highway Maintenance Superintendent position descriptions (3-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved Consent Agenda (unanimous)

County Board

The Mille Lacs County Board will meet to consider bids for the CSAH 21 paving project and Planning Commission recommendations. The board will also review jail study results and the 2024 budget during work sessions.

• Bids for CSAH 21 Paving Project SAP 048-621-011
• Planning Commission recommendations
• Personnel Policy Amendment
• City of Onamia and City of Milaca Annual TIF Disclosure reports
• Review of jail study results

The County Board approved a paving contract for CSAH 21 and the rezoning of parcel 01-030-0402. Legal service payments to counsel were approved, and two planning recommendations were tabled for further action or research.

• Approved low bid from Mark Sand and Gravel Co. for CSAH 21 paving project (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of parcel 01-030-0402 (unanimous)
• Approved payments to Counsel for Legal Services (3-1)
• Tabled re-platting recommendation pending drainage agreement at Martin Marina (unanimous)
• Tabled amendment to Home Based Business ordinance for further research (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda as amended (unanimous)

County Board

The County Board will hold work sessions regarding a jail study and the 2024 budget. The regular meeting includes decisions on county-owned property sales, personnel policies, and public hearing dates for fees and ordinances.

• Authorization for the sale of County-owned properties
• Public hearing on the Fee Schedule
• Public hearing date for Subdivision Plat Review Ordinance
• Resolution 07-06-23-01 to relinquish Mille Lacs County interests
• Opioid Epidemic Response Grant

The County Board approved the sale of county-owned properties in Princeton for $120,000 and $20,000. The board also adopted a resolution to relinquish interests in specific land parcels in Princeton and approved updates to personnel and procurement policies.

• Approved sale of County-owned properties in Princeton for $120,000 & $20,000 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 07-06-23-01 to relinquish interests in parts of Lot 10, Block 3, and Summit Avenue, Murray’s Addition to Princeton (unanimous)
• Approved Procurement and Personnel Policy amendments (unanimous)
• Approved lease of a John Deere X739 (3-1)
• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved amended Consent Agenda (unanimous)

County Board

The County Board will meet to review various administrative contracts, including a vehicle wash building and PSAP center maintenance. The board is also considering liquor and tobacco licenses and a logging software upgrade for the Sheriff's Office.

• APX Construction Group, LLC contracts for South Maintenance Facility vehicle wash building
• Yearly maintenance contract with Motorola for PSAP Center
• Tobacco licenses and liquor license renewals
• Proposals to repair CVS South Curbline and Jail Roof Drain
• BentonTelecommunications Grant

The Board approved a telecommunications grant and several local licenses for gambling and liquor. They also authorized a server purchase for logging software and low bids for facility repairs at the jail and CVS South.

• Approved Liquor License Renewals (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 06-20-23-01 granting Milaca Fire Relief a raffle permit (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 06-20-23-02 granting Rum River Trail Association a 4-day temporary liquor license (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of a new server for Logging Software (unanimous)
• Authorized acceptance of the Benton Telecommunications Grant (unanimous)
• Approved low bids for CVS South Curbline and Jail Roof Drain repairs (unanimous)

County Board

The County Board will meet to review recommendations regarding parcel appeals. The remainder of the agenda consists of procedural items.

• Consideration of parcel appeal recommendations

The Board of Appeal and Equalization reviewed several property value appeals. The board voted to adjust values for six specific properties based on assessor recommendations and evidence.

• Reduced value by $5,000 for Sean Bradshaw's property (4-1)
• Approved Assessor's recommended adjustment for Todd McKee's property (unanimous)
• Approved $0 adjustment for Charles Ebner's property (unanimous)
• Approved Assessor's recommended adjustment for BHunter Properties LLC's property (unanimous)
• Approved Assessor's recommended adjustment for Mr. and Mrs. Polinder's property (unanimous)
• Approved Assessor's recommended adjustment for Harold Nelson's property (unanimous)

County Board

The Mille Lacs County Board will meet to discuss a revised 5-year Capital Road Plan and a Performance Measurement Program. The board is also considering various licenses, a conditional use deed for South Harbor Township, and a public hearing on the fee schedule.

• Revised Public Works/Highway Department 5-year Capital Road Plan
• Resolution 06-06-23-02: South Harbor Township Conditional Use Deed
• Resolution 06-06-23-01: Gambling approval for Fiddlestix RV & Golf Resort
• Public hearing on the Fee Schedule
• Public hearing date for Subdivision Plat Review Ordinance

The County Board approved a request for an advance of state aid construction funds to support two highway projects. Other key actions included approving a land transfer to South Harbor Township and adopting a performance measurement program.

• Adopted Resolution 06-06-23-04 to request $3,964,673.00 in state aid construction funds (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 06-06-23-02 to grant South Harbor Township a conditional use deed for parking (Unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 06-06-23-03 for the Performance Measurement Program (Unanimous)
• Approved payment to counsel for legal services (4-1)
• Approved union contract Memorandums of Agreement (3-2)
• Approved revised Public Works/Highway Department 5-year Capital Road Plan (Unanimous)
• Approved Planning Commission recommendation (Unanimous)
• Approved acquisition of a totaled leased squad car from Enterprise Leasing (Unanimous)

County Board

The County Board will meet to receive updates from several county offices. The agenda consists of reports and an open forum for the public.

• Land Services Office update
• County Sheriff’s Office update
• County Attorney's Office update
• Community and Veteran Services Office update regarding Opioid Settlement
• Administrative Services Office update regarding Childcare

The board meeting consisted primarily of departmental updates and public comment. No substantive policy or financial decisions were recorded other than the approval of the agenda.

• Approved the meeting agenda (unanimous)

County Board

The Mille Lacs County Board will meet to discuss permitting options and home-based business language during a work session. The regular meeting includes decisions on vehicle sales, a behavioral health grant, and road maintenance.

• Resolution 05-16-23-01: Eminent Domain SAP 048-601-035
• Bid for 2023 Roadway Striping
• Rural Communities Opioid Response Program-Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health Grant
• Sale of decommissioned Sheriff's vehicles, abandoned vehicles, and snow plow
• SMF Project Contracts

The County Board approved the use of eminent domain and quick-take procedures to acquire real property interests for the reconstruction of County State Aid Highway 1. Other approved actions included road striping bids and the sale of decommissioned vehicles.

• Approved Resolution 05-16-23-01 to acquire property via eminent domain for CSAH 1 reconstruction (unanimous)
• Approved bid for 2023 roadway striping (unanimous)
• Approved sale of decommissioned sheriff's vehicles, abandoned vehicles, and snow plow (unanimous)
• Approved Rural Communities Opioid Response Program-Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health Grant (unanimous)
• Approved SMF Project Contracts (unanimous)
• Approved Liquor License Renewals (unanimous)

County Board

The County Board will meet to discuss a state of emergency regarding spring flooding and the sale of tax-forfeited land. The agenda includes several contract approvals, equipment sales, and a work session on budget goals and travel policy.

• Resolution 05-02-23-02: Spring Flooding State of Emergency
• Resolution 05-02-23-01: Sale of Tax-Forfeited Land
• Professional Services Agreement with WSB for Engineering Services
• Amendment to MNDOT Agreement for RCI Maintenance
• Sale of MB Sidewalk Power Broom and John Deere X749 Lawn Tractor

The County Board declared a state of emergency due to spring flooding and approved the public sale of tax-forfeited lands. The board also authorized several equipment purchases and professional service agreements.

• Adopted Resolution 05-02-23-02 declaring a State of Emergency for spring flooding (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 05-02-23-01 authorizing public sale of tax-forfeited land on Official Land Sale List #62 (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to MNDOT Agreement for RCI Maintenance (unanimous)
• Approved professional services agreement with WSB for engineering services (unanimous)
• Authorized $12,953.30 purchase of Public Works technology equipment from SHI, Inc. (unanimous)
• Authorized $5,193.80 purchase of two Adobe Cold Fusion licenses (unanimous)
• Approved authorization to apply for $2,000 Benton Telecommunications Grant (unanimous)
• Approved revised Great Northern Trail MOU (unanimous)

County Board

The Mille Lacs County Board will meet to discuss several infrastructure proposals for the South Maintenance Facility and a housing finance agency program. The board is also considering authorization for eminent domain proceedings regarding CSAH 1.

• Authorization to proceed with eminent domain proceedings for CSAH 1
• Resolution 04-18-23-01 regarding Minnesota Housing Finance Agency Homeless Prevention & Assistance Program
• Proposals for South Maintenance Facility wash bay building, office area spray foam, and metal works
• Purchase of PSAP copier
• Revised Fund Balance Policy

The Board authorized Lakes and Pines Community Action Council, Inc. to administer a state homeless prevention program. Several construction contracts for the South Maintenance Facility were approved, and a zoning amendment for two parcels was granted with specific conditions.

• Adopted Resolution 04-18-23-01 authorizing Lakes and Pines Community Action Council, Inc. to administer the MN Housing Finance Agency’s Family Homeless Prevention & Assistance Program (Unanimous)
• Approved CUP Amendment for parcels 05-804-0930 and 05-804-0931 with parking, noise, and drainage conditions (Unanimous)
• Approved purchase of a copier for the PSAP department (Unanimous)
• Approved low proposal from APX Construction Group, LLC and Midwest Steel Erectors for South Maintenance Facility Wash Bay building (Unanimous)
• Approved low proposal from Efficient Foam, Inc. for South Maintenance Facility Office Area Spray Foam (Unanimous)
• Approved low proposal from BOE Iron, Inc. for South Maintenance Facility Metal Works (Unanimous)
• Approved position descriptions for County Engineer and Assistant County Engineer (Unanimous)

County Board

The County Board will meet to discuss administrative appointments, wage scales, and land services. Key items include the adoption of a comprehensive watershed management plan and disaster abatement requests.

• Resolution 04-04-23-02: Adopting the Snake River Comprehensive Watershed Management Plan
• Local Option Disaster Abatement for PID 24-040-2910, PID 24-561-0130, and PID 02-023-1101
• Resolution 04-04-23-03: County Attorney Appointment
• 2023 Attraction and Retention Memorandum of Agreements with Bargaining Units
• Updated Non-Union Wage Scales

The County Board appointed a new County Attorney and adopted the Snake River Comprehensive Watershed Management Plan. The board also approved a gambling permit for the Garrison Commercial Club and updated wage scales for non-union employees.

• Appointed Erica Madore as County Attorney with a 2023 salary of $98,376.71 (Unanimous)
• Adopted the Snake River Comprehensive Watershed Management Plan (Unanimous)
• Approved gambling permit for Garrison Commercial Club at Little White Fish Resort & Cafe (Unanimous)
• Approved 2023 Attraction and Retention Memorandum of Agreements with Bargaining Units (Unanimous)
• Approved updated 2023 and new 2024 non-union wage scales (Unanimous)
• Directed staff to prepare a letter of support for the Central Minnesota Council on Aging (Unanimous)
• Directed staff to draft proposed conditions for Planning Commission recommendations for review on April 18 (Unanimous)

County Board

The County Board will meet to discuss a comprehensive watershed management plan for the Snake River and opioid settlement agreements. The board is also reviewing a proposal for a new roof on the Community and Veterans Services Building and road maintenance bids.

• Resolution 03-21-23-01: Snake River Comprehensive Watershed Management Plan
• Resolution 03-21-23-02: Opioid Settlement Agreements
• Proposal for a new roof on the Community and Veterans Services Building
• Liquor License for Little Whitefish Cafe LLC
• Request to seek bids for road maintenance

The County Board adopted resolutions to participate in multistate opioid settlement agreements and to designate Erica Madore to temporarily lead the County Attorney's office. The Board also approved a new roof for the Community and Veterans Services Building and a temporary MNDOT easement.

• Adopted Resolution 03-21-23-02 to participate in multistate opioid settlement agreements (Unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 03-21-23-03 authorizing Erica Madore to temporarily perform duties of the County Attorney (Unanimous)
• Approved $123,821.00 contract with All Elements Inc. for a new roof on the Community and Veterans Services Building (Unanimous)
• Approved temporary MNDOT easement (Unanimous)
• Authorized staff to solicit bids for road maintenance (Unanimous)
• Tabled Snake River Comprehensive Watershed Management Plan until April 4, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Tabled Planning Commission recommendations until April 4, 2023 (Unanimous)

County Board

The County Board will meet to discuss various administrative updates, including personnel and procurement policies. The board is scheduled to hold a public hearing on a kennel license application and consider a comprehensive management plan for the Snake River watershed.

• Public hearing for a kennel license application
• Resolution 03-07-23-03: Snake River Comprehensive Watershed Management Plan
• MPCA grant for replacing failing septic systems
• South Maintenance Facility contracts
• Purchase of an ATV and an equipment trailer

The Board approved a kennel license application and updated the county's procurement and personnel policies. Other actions included accepting the County Attorney's resignation and authorizing a grant application for failing septic systems.

• Approved kennel license application with conditions for site inspection and financial assurance
• Approved revised Procurement Policy (unanimous)
• Approved Personnel Policy revisions including Crown Act and Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace Policy (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 03-07-23-01 granting a charitable gambling permit to Ducks Unlimited
• Approved Resolution 03-07-23-02 classifying tax forfeited parcels as non-conservation lands
• Authorized Land Services Department to apply for MPCA Replacing Failing Septic Systems Grant
• Accepted resignation of County Attorney Joe Walsh effective March 1, 2023
• Approved equipment trailer purchase for $12,803.63

County Board

The County Board will meet to discuss the Snake River Comprehensive Watershed Management Plan and two FRTP grant applications. The board is also reviewing billboard leases and various administrative contracts and purchases.

• Resolution 02-21-23-01: Adopting the Snake River Comprehensive Watershed Management Plan
• Sale of decommissioned squad cars using Enterprise Fleet
• Purchase of Panasonic ToughBooks
• CY2023 DHS Respite Care Grant Contract
• Resolutions 02-21-23-02 and 02-21-23-03 regarding FRTP Grant Applications

The County Board approved two resolutions supporting Federal Recreational Trail Program grant applications for snowmobile equipment. The Board also approved a PERA health insurance appeal for a former employee and appointed a new alternate to the Law Library Board.

• Approved PERA health insurance appeal for former employee Dan Mott and retained Tim Jung's services (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 02-21-23-02 supporting Drift Skippers FRTP grant application (unanimous, Commissioner Oslin abstained)
• Adopted Resolution 02-21-23-03 supporting Rum River SnoRiders FRTP grant application (unanimous)
• Appointed Commissioner Reynolds as alternate to the Law Library Board (unanimous)
• Tabled Snake River Comprehensive Watershed Management Plan until March 7, 2023 (unanimous)
• Tabled billboard leases until March 7, 2023 (unanimous)

County Board

The County Board will discuss the resignation of the County Attorney and the recruitment for that vacancy. The board is also considering a resolution to support East Central Energy's broadband project and various equipment purchases.

• Resolution 02-07-23-06: County Assessor Appointment
• Resolution 02-07-23-05: Support of East Central Energy's Broadband Project
• Public hearing for a kennel license application
• Purchase of Sheriff/Jail Field Training Software from MdE Inc
• Purchase of a ViewScan 4 MicroFiche Scanner

The County Board approved a broadband grant match and appointed Lisa Olson as County Assessor. The board also cancelled two contracts for deed due to payment defaults and approved several equipment and signage purchases. County Attorney Joe Walsh presented his intent to resign.

• Approved $19,400 match for East Central Energy Broadband Project (3-1)
• Appointed Lisa Olson as County Assessor (unanimous)
• Cancelled contract for deed for 800 Main Street West, Onamia (unanimous)
• Cancelled contract for deed for 187 Fredrick Street, Foreston (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of Sheriff/Jail Field Training Software from MdE Inc (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of WatchGuard Firebox and staff computers (unanimous)
• Approved recruitment for Deputy Assessor and Family Home Visiting Coordinator (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of snow blower and MOU with MN4WDA (unanimous)

County Board

The County Board is meeting to consider two resolutions related to Court File No. 17-CV-5155. The items involve a response to an order on cross-motions for summary judgement and the defense and indemnification of the County Sheriff and County Attorney.

• Resolution 01-31-23-01: Response to Order on Cross-Motions for Summary Judgement (Court File No. 17-CV-5155)
• Resolution 01-31-23-02: Defense and Indemnification of the County Sheriff and County Attorney (Court File No. 17-CV-5155)

The Board approved resolutions to appeal a summary judgment in a federal lawsuit and to continue the defense and indemnification of the County Sheriff and County Attorney. Both resolutions passed with a 4-1 vote.

• Adopted Resolution 01-31-23-01 to authorize Nolan, Thompson, Leighton & Tataryn PLC to initiate an appeal in Court File No. 17-cv-5155 (4-1)
• Adopted Resolution 01-31-23-02 to continue defending and indemnifying the County Sheriff and County Attorney on appeals related to Court File No. 17-cv-5155 (4-1)

County Board

The County Board will meet to consider several contracts, including E911 maintenance and the Sheriff's Office Wellness Program. The board is also reviewing the allocation of ARP funds and the appointment of a County Recorder.

• Public hearing on the classification of tax-forfeited properties
• Resolution 01-17-23-01 regarding the allocation of ARP funds
• Resolution 01-17-23-02 for the appointment of County Recorder
• 2023-2024 Viper E911 Maintenance Contract
• Renewal of 1-year contract with Sunrise Wellness for Sheriff's Office Wellness Program

The County Board adopted a resolution to use American Rescue Plan funds for payroll expenses and appointed Doug Hansen as County Recorder. The board also approved a land rezone and classified 50 tax-forfeited parcels as non-conservation.

• Adopted Resolution 01-17-23-01 to utilize $5,089,696.65 in ARP funds for 2022 payroll costs (Unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 01-17-23-02 appointing Doug Hansen as County Recorder effective Feb 6, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Classified 50 tax-forfeited parcels as non-conservation and combined 15 parcels into 7 (Unanimous)
• Approved rezone of Parcel 13-023-0100 to Agricultural Residential (Unanimous)
• Approved Letter of Support for Highway 23 coalition (Unanimous)
• Approved MOU with LELS regarding Recoupment of VEBA Contributions (Unanimous)
• Approved revised Land Services Director position description (Unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda as amended (Unanimous)

County Board

The County Board will elect its 2023 Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson and appoint committee members. The body will also consider several administrative resolutions and software upgrades.

• Schedule public hearing for kennel license
• 2023 Land Use Attorney Retainer Agreement
• 2023 Newspaper Bids
• Resolution 01-03-23-01: County Engineer Appointment
• Proposals to upgrade and expand door control and camera systems

The Board elected Commissioner Peterson as Chair and Commissioner Oslin as Vice-Chair. Several resolutions were adopted to authorize the County Administrator's payment powers and establish departmental change funds. The Board also approved multiple contracts with Electro Watchman, Inc. for door and camera system upgrades.

• Elected Commissioner Peterson as Board Chair (3-2)
• Elected Commissioner Oslin as Board Vice-Chair (unanimous)
• Appointed David Enblom as County Engineer for a one-year term (unanimous)
• Authorized County Administrator to approve specific claims for payment (unanimous)
• Established change funds for Auditor-Treasurer ($500), Sheriff's Office ($250), Recorder ($100), Zoning ($100), and CVS ($50) (unanimous)
• Designated Union Times as official newspaper and Mille Lacs Messenger for delinquent tax lists (unanimous)
• Approved multiple security and camera system quotes from Electro Watchman, Inc. totaling $456,046.60 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of DebtBook lease management software pending attorney changes (unanimous)