Ramsey County public meetings in 2021

County Commission

The Ramsey County Commission will review the final bills for 2021 and discuss updates regarding EMS projects and Computer Aided Dispatch. The meeting also includes several administrative approvals ranging from board appointments to beer licenses.

• Approval of 2021 final bills
• Update on Joint Training Center & EMS projects
• Update on Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD)
• Approval of 2022 election precincts
• Approval of homestead credits and beer licenses

The Ramsey County Commission approved year-end general and highway bills, several equipment and maintenance invoices, fund transfers, 2022 beer licenses, and an independent contractor agreement. They also reappointed two members to the Water Resource District Board and tabled a Planning Commission reappointment.

• Approved year-end general & highway bills (5-0)
• Approved $54,391.00 snow equipment invoice for Bert's Truck Equipment (5-0)
• Approved $34,491.60 cutting edges invoice from Butler (5-0)
• Approved $2,525.00 heater/furnace installation by Klemetsruds Plumbing & Heating (5-0)
• Approved 2022 precincts (5-0)
• Reappointed Jon Brown & Brian Volk to Water Resource District Board (5-0)
• Tabled Planning Commission reappointment (5-0)
• Approved fund transfers: $645,410.84 to Law Enforcement Center, $26,609.76 to Emergency Management (5-0)

Water Board

The Ramsey County Water Board approved the November minutes, financials, and bills. They approved an updated job description, handbook, and credit card authorization, moving authorization from Kensi to Stacy. The board also set a transition plan for bookkeeping duties to fully transfer to Stacy by February 1, 2022.

• Approved November minutes (unanimous)
• Approved November financials (unanimous)
• Approved November bills (unanimous)
• Approved job description, handbook, and credit card authorization change (unanimous)

County Commission

The Ramsey County Commission will hold its regular meeting, starting with board reorganization and portfolio assignments. They will vote on routine items like minutes, bills, and financial reports, and consider new business including a raffle permit, several leases, joint powers agreements for human resources and veterans services, and a computer purchase.

• Approve leases for DL Basin, DL Park Board, DL School, Sheriff's House, and LR State Volleyball Association
• Approve joint powers agreement for human resources with LR District Health
• Approve joint powers agreement for VSO with Benson & Nelson Counties
• Approve computer purchase for IT/GIS
• Sheriff Steve Nelson to present vehicle bids

The Ramsey County Commission reorganized, electing Commissioner Wakefield as Chairman and Commissioner Leiphon as Vice-Chairman, and assigned commission portfolios. The board approved the purchase of two 2022 Dodge Durangos for $72,692, a 2022 Chevy 2500 pickup for $38,973, and payments for a truck chassis and road striping. Several routine items were approved, including bills, financial reports, leases, joint powers agreements, and board reappointments.

• Elected Commissioner Wakefield as Chairman (unanimous)
• Elected Commissioner Leiphon as Vice-Chairman (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of two 2022 Dodge Durangos from DL Chrysler Center for $72,692 total (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 2022 Chevy 2500 pickup from Lake Chevy for $38,973 (unanimous)
• Approved payment of $102,989 to Nelson International for truck chassis (unanimous)
• Approved payment of $27,582.44 to J & J Stripping for road striping (unanimous)
• Approved 5 Year Road Plan (unanimous)
• Approved raffle permit for American Heroes Outdoors (unanimous)

County Commission

The Ramsey County Commission will hold a regular meeting to conduct routine business. The agenda includes an annual foreclosure sale and a discussion regarding rescinding the burn ban.

• Annual foreclosure sale
• Rescind burn ban
• Review letter from City of Devils Lake
• Approve site authorization

The commission approved joining the National Opioid Settlement and appointed members to an ARPA committee to decide fund spending. It also accepted bids for a furnace and gravel, approved a design amendment, rescinded the burn ban, and granted employees an extra day off. All votes were unanimous with four members present.

• Approved joining National Opioid Settlement (4-0)
• Appointed ARPA committee members (4-0)
• Accepted $2,525 furnace bid from Klemetsruds Plumbing & Heating (4-0)
• Paid $14,550 gravel bill to Soper Construction (4-0)
• Approved $11,727.40 design amendment for RC #3A (4-0)
• Rescinded county burn ban (4-0)
• Gave employees Dec 23, 2021 off in addition to Dec 24 (4-0)
• Approved legal opinion for North Central Housing Authority contract (4-0)

Water Board

The Ramsey County Water Resource Board is holding its regular monthly meeting to approve minutes, financial reports, and bills from October 2021. Under old business, members will discuss assessments, a Channel B petition update, and the 2022 meeting schedule, among other items. New business includes a pledge of securities from Western State Bank, surveying equipment, and preparations for an informational meeting on Ramsey County #10 Drain scheduled for November 15, 2021. The agenda is largely routine administrative and planning items, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approve October 2021 minutes, financial report, and bills
• Discuss Channel B petition update
• Review 2022 Ramsey County Water Board meeting schedule
• Consider Western State Bank pledge of securities
• Prepare for informational meeting on Ramsey County #10 Drain (Nov 15, 2021, Edmore Auditorium)

The Ramsey County Water Board approved a sick and vacation policy at 75% of the county's policy, with retroactive leave for Stacy Peters. The board also approved October bills, the 2022 meeting schedule, and a Western State Bank pledge of securities. Financials were tabled pending a bank check, and dental insurance was tabled.

• Approved October minutes (motion by Duaine, second by Paul)
• Tabled October financials until Western State Bank check resolved
• Approved October bills (motion by John, second by Duaine)
• Approved sick/vacation policy at 75% of county's, retroactive for Stacy (motion by John, second by Paul)
• Approved 2022 meeting schedule (motion by Duaine, second by Paul)
• Approved Western State Bank pledge of securities (motion by Dwaine, second by John)
• Approved Stacy's QuickBooks viewing access and credit card (motion by John, second by Duaine)

County Commission

The Ramsey County Commission will hold a regular meeting to approve bills, financial reports, and minutes. The agenda includes presentations from Extension agents and the Water Resource District. The only specific new business items listed are setting up an ARPA committee and approving a raffle permit.

• Setup ARPA Committee
• Approve Raffle Permit

The commission approved routine bills, financial reports, and agenda. It authorized $4,256.78 for sheriff's equipment (spotlights and night vision monoculars) from COVID funds, and transferred $15,000 from COVID funds to a new fleet account. A five-member ARPA committee was formed, with Commissioner Leiphon nominated, but further member details were tabled. Several highway-related purchases and agreements were approved.

• Approved general & highway bills and fees (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 11 spotlights & 11 night vision monoculars for $4,256.78 from COVID funds (unanimous)
• Approved transfer of $15,000 from COVID funds to new Droan Fleet Account (unanimous)
• Approved KLJ Construction & Maintenance Agreement extension to March 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved additional motor grader features totaling $5,825.01 (unanimous)
• Approved KLJ bridge design bill of $9,346.47 (unanimous)
• Approved Johnson Electric quote of $2,600 for Webster Shop electrical box (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of half semi load of cutting edges for $15,400.00 (unanimous)

County Commission

The Ramsey County Commission is holding a regular meeting with a public hearing on an appraisal, and discussions on the Safe Haven law and a Mountain Lakes Human Service Zone board member. The agenda includes routine items like approving minutes and the agenda, plus a proposal for blinds and a presentation from Lake Region Ambulance Service.

• Discussion on Safe Haven law with Rhonda Allery and Annette Groves
• Public hearing on appraisal
• Proposal for blinds by Roger Gunderson
• Discussion on Mountain Lakes Human Service Zone board member
• Presentation by Sean Roed from Lake Region Ambulance Service

The commission approved a $16,900 bid from Thompson's DL Paint & Glass for blinds on the first, second, and third floors (excluding the small courtroom). They also approved the 2021 appraisals as presented. The commission agreed to pay half of the yearly bills for the Lake Region Joint Training Center, approximately $8,274.86, and tabled discussion on forming an ARPA committee until November 2, 2021.

• Approved $16,900 bid for blinds from Thompson's DL Paint & Glass (unanimous)
• Approved 2021 appraisals as presented (unanimous)
• Approved paying half of yearly bills for Lake Region Joint Training Center, approx. $8,274.86 (unanimous)
• Tabled ARPA committee discussion until November 2, 2021 (unanimous)

Water Board

There is no agenda provided for this meeting. The record indicates that there are no items scheduled for discussion or decision.

The board approved the BlueDirect Silver 80 3000 medical insurance plan at a total premium of $770.31, with the dependent portion fully covered by the board. Dental insurance was tabled. The 2022 meeting schedule will remain the second Monday of each month. The board also approved ordering checks for the Starkweather Coulee joint project account.

• Approved September minutes, financials, and bills as reviewed
• Approved BlueDirect Silver 80 3000 medical insurance; dependent premium covered by board
• Tabled dental insurance until a later date
• Kept 2022 meeting dates on the second Monday of the month
• Ordered checks for the Starkweather Coulee separate account
• Determined Grand Harbor/Dry Lake Drain assessments will be reviewed and corrected; $1.50 per acre remains
• Set 6-month waiting period before new office manager can sign checks

County Commission

The Ramsey County Commission is meeting to approve routine items and discuss the 2022 final budget, including a district health conference call. They will also consider a special permit, a raffle permit, and set appraisal values with a hearing date of October 19, 2021 at 5:45 p.m.

• 2022 final budget discussion with County Highway Superintendent
• Approve letter to City of Devils Lake
• Approve special permit
• Approve raffle permit
• Set appraisal values and hearing date for 10/19/21 at 5:45 p.m.

The commission approved the 2022 budget totaling $10,867,494.90, including a 3% cost-of-living wage increase and full health insurance for full-time employees, along with resolutions for various tax levies. They also accepted a bid from Butler for three Caterpillar 150 AWD motor graders, approved paying invoices for chip seal and engineering design, and approved a letter to the City of Devils Lake about underfunding the Law Enforcement Center.

• Approved 2022 budget with 3% COLA wage increase and full health insurance for full-time employees
• Approved tax levies for water resource district, fire districts, ambulance, airport, weed control, and other services
• Accepted Butler's bid for 3 Caterpillar 150 AWD motor graders
• Approved paying Gowan Construction $47,879.48 for chip seal
• Approved paying KLJ $7,631.74 for box culvert engineering design
• Approved sending letter to City of Devils Lake about $80,000 underfunding of Law Enforcement Center
• Approved special permit for Proz Lakeside at the Cove event on October 2, 2021
• Approved raffle permit for Lake Region Search & Rescue from 11/01/2021 to 06/01/2022

County Commission

The Ramsey County Commission is meeting to discuss and decide on several items, including a 2022 budget hearing, an update on the NDSU Extension agent position, a COVID shelter update, and a joint training center for LR Ambulance Service. The board will also consider a Heritage Center board appointment and approve homestead credits. An executive session is scheduled for legal matters.

• 2022 budget hearing
• Update on county agent position by Dena Kemmet
• COVID shelter update by Rhonda Allery
• LR Joint Training Center discussion with Kevin Fieldsend and Sean Roed
• Approve homestead credit (2)

The commission authorized Mountain Lakes Human Service Zone Director Rhonda Allery to work with Amachi to set up COVID sheltering, with a $20,000 cap paid from the General Fund. They also approved a drone purchase price increase from $13,599 to $15,249, accepted a low bid for gravel from Soper Construction at $9.70 per yard, and reappointed Commissioner Wakefield to the Lake Region Heritage Center Board. In executive session, they decided to send a letter to the City of Devils Lake regarding the Lake Region Law Enforcement Center, with the States Attorney drafting it for approval at the next meeting.

• Approved minutes of September 7, 2021 meeting (all AYE)
• Approved drone purchase price increase from $13,599 to $15,249 (all AYE)
• Authorized COVID sheltering setup with Amachi, $20,000 cap from General Fund (all AYE)
• Accepted low gravel bid from Soper Construction at $9.70/yd, approx. $14,550 (all AYE)
• Reappointed Commissioner Wakefield to Lake Region Heritage Center Board for 3-year term ending Oct 3, 2024 (all AYE)
• Approved Homestead Credits on ID #39-0804-00039-000 for tax years 2019 & 2020 (all AYE)
• Held executive session on litigation and Law Enforcement Center topics (roll call AYE)
• Took no action on litigation topic; approved sending letter to City of Devils Lake on Law Enforcement Center (all AYE)

Water Board

This meeting has no agenda available; it appears to be procedural only. The agenda text states 'No Agenda' and directs readers to view minutes.

The Ramsey County Water Board approved a benefits package offering a full single insurance policy plus up to $300 toward a family policy, and set an hourly wage of $18-$22 depending on experience, with the board having discretion. The board also approved the August 9 and August 20 meeting minutes, the July 2021 financial report, and August bills. It was noted that spraying of Grand Harbor is complete and a joint meeting on the Edmore Coulee project is planned after harvest. The 2020 audit is complete, but the final report has not been received; a suggestion was made for the county to drop the Water Board from the audit and have the board hire its own auditors.

• Approved minutes for August 9 regular and August 20 special meetings.
• Accepted the July 2021 financial report.
• Approved bills presented for August.
• Approved offering a full single insurance policy plus up to $300 toward a family policy.
• Approved starting hourly wage of $18-$22 DOE with board discretion.
• Noted spraying of Grand Harbor is completed.
• Discussed a joint meeting on the Edmore Coulee project after harvest.
• Noted 2020 audit is complete but final report not yet received; suggestion to have county drop Water Board from audit.

County Commission

The Ramsey County Commission is meeting to handle routine approvals and a public hearing on closing a section line. They will also discuss sheriff's equipment and a beer/liquor license transfer.

• Public hearing on closing a section line
• Discussion on droan and side arms with Sheriff Steve Nelson
• Approval of beer/liquor license transfer
• Approval of bills, financial reports, and treasurer's checks

The Ramsey County Commission approved all general and highway bills, financial reports, and the Treasurer's Checks. It approved purchasing 2,800 tons of Class 41 chips from Gowan Construction for $47,600, three new motor graders and rakes, and new 9mm handguns with a drone for the Sheriff's Department paid with COVID dollars. The board also approved a section line closing, a beer/liquor license transfer, and filing birth ledger books with the State Historical Society.

• Approved minutes of August 17, 2021 meeting
• Approved all general and highway bills and placed fees on file
• Approved financial reports (monthly budgets and liabilities)
• Approved Treasurer's Checks for $2,739.42
• Approved transporting birth ledger books to State Historical Society in Bismarck
• Approved chairman signing Federal Aid Program Sheet
• Approved ordering 2,800 tons of chips from Gowan Construction at $17.00/ton ($47,600)
• Approved purchase of 3 motor graders, 3 rakes ($17,325), 9mm handguns/ammunition, drone ($13,599), and 10 radar systems ($21,920)

Water Board

There is no agenda provided for this meeting. The record indicates that there are no items scheduled for discussion or decision.

The Ramsey County Water Resource District held a special meeting with no formal votes or decisions. Members discussed the office manager vacancy after Petra Jacobsen resigned, agreed to leave Starkweather/Edmore Coulee boundary lines unchanged for now, considered a cattail spraying pilot in the Grand Harbor Area, and heard about a potential Morrison Outlet cleanout estimate.

• Discussed office manager position after resignation, no action taken
• Agreed to leave Starkweather/Edmore Coulee boundary lines as is for now
• Discussed moving forward with cattail spraying pilot in Grand Harbor Area
• Heard Morrison Outlet cleanout estimate discussion, no decision made

County Commission

The County Commission will conduct a hearing regarding a tax exemption and review several business applications. The agenda also includes the approval of homestead credit abatements and liquor licensing.

• Hearing on tax exemption
• Approval of two homestead credit abatements
• Beer/liquor license application for Ye Olde Tavern LLC
• Special permit application for Ye Olde Tavern LLC
• Appointment of 2021 NDACo delegate

The commission approved a 5-year, 100% property tax exemption for North Dakota Petroleum Equipment Inc.'s expansion, with Commissioner Wakefield abstaining. It also approved bridge-related purchases, a homestead credit, liquor licenses, a special permit, and an out-of-state travel request. All other motions passed unanimously.

• Approved 5-year 100% property tax exemption for North Dakota Petroleum Equipment Inc. (4-0, Wakefield abstained)
• Approved $8,157.70 for 72" arch culvert for Prospect Township (5-0)
• Approved out-of-state travel to Region 8 Local Roads Conference, Sioux Falls SD, Oct 19-21, 2021 (5-0)
• Approved Homestead Credit on ID# 39-0704-00006-000 for tax years 2019 & 2020 (5-0)
• Approved Beer & Liquor Licenses for Ye Olde Tavern LLC for October 2021 (5-0)
• Approved Special Permit for Ye Olde Tavern LLC to serve alcohol at Aronson Residence wedding reception Oct 2, 2021 (5-0)
• Appointed Commissioner Wakefield as 2021 NDACo delegate (5-0)

Water Board

The Ramsey County Water Board approved 2021 assessment rates for four projects, approved a culvert recommendation for Webster bridge, and increased board member payroll to $175 starting August 1, 2021. The board also approved minutes, financial reports, bills, cattail spraying, and a pledge of securities. No items were denied or tabled.

• Approved June 7, July 6, July 12 minutes (motion carried)
• Accepted July 2021 financial report (motion carried)
• Approved July bills (motion carried)
• Approved cattail spraying in Grand Harbor area by Jess Mortenson (motion carried)
• Approved 2-72 inch culverts at Webster bridge per KLJ recommendation (motion carried)
• Approved 2021 assessments: $0.50 Starkweather Coulee, $1.50 Dry Lake/Grand Harbor, $1.00 Hammer Sullivan, $0.50 Clara-Bartlett (motion carried)
• Approved quarterly pledge of securities (motion carried)
• Approved increased board payroll to $175 starting August 1, 2021 (motion carried)

County Commission

The Ramsey County Commission will consider approving the 2022 preliminary budget and schedule a public hearing for September 21, 2021. They will also discuss employee handbook changes and a health insurance renewal with BC/BS. The agenda includes routine approvals of minutes, bills, and financial reports.

• Approve 2022 preliminary budget and set hearing for Sept. 21, 2021 at 6:00 p.m.
• Approve 2022 renewal with BC/BS (health/dental/vision insurance)
• Employee handbook changes presented by Brian Senger
• 2022 budget discussion with Mountain Lakes Human Service District
• Highway superintendent report by Kevin Fieldsend

The commission approved the 2022 preliminary budget of $13,598,941.26 and set a public hearing for September 21, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. It also approved adding a $75,000 shortfall from the Law Enforcement Center (LEC) to the county's 2022 budget and drafting a letter to the City of Devils Lake about the issue. Several highway payments and equipment purchases were approved, along with employee handbook changes and insurance renewal.

• Approved 2022 preliminary budget of $13,598,941.26, hearing set for Sept 21 (5-0)
• Added $75,000 LEC shortfall to 2022 budget, letter to Devils Lake to be drafted (5-0)
• Approved $98,172.15 to True North Steel for culverts (5-0)
• Approved $20,521.60 to Subsurface Inc for culvert grout on RC#3 (5-0)
• Approved $15,613.59 to ND DOT for bridge inspections (5-0)
• Approved $17,388.84 to Husky Marketing for road oil (5-0)
• Approved employee handbook changes to #214, #306, #504 (5-0)
• Approved Blue Cross/Blue Shield insurance renewal for 2022 (5-0)

County Commission

The Ramsey County Commission will hold a regular meeting with multiple presentations on the 2022 budget from various departments and organizations, including the auditor, sheriff, highway superintendent, and state's attorney. The commission will also consider a drought declaration, radar equipment for the sheriff, an aquatic nuisance report, a motion to invest federal COVID relief money, and approval of an environmental review project for the LEC 911 operating system.

• 2022 budget presentations from multiple departments and organizations
• Drought declaration discussion with Emergency Management
• Radar equipment request from Sheriff Steve Nelson
• Motion to invest federal COVID relief money
• Approve chairman to sign environmental review for LEC 911 operating system

The commission approved buying 10 dash-mounted and 2 handheld radar units for the Sheriff's Office, totaling $25,510, paid from COVID funds. It also approved a $63,800 graveling invoice, a $25,461 culvert project with landowner reimbursement, and a $56,600 engineering task order for a bridge replacement. The board approved investing $1,118,715.50 of American Rescue Plan funds and a county deed transfer to the Devils Lake Park District.

• Approved hiring a County Agent (all ayes)
• Approved drought emergency declaration (all ayes)
• Approved $25,510 radar purchase from COVID funds (all ayes)
• Approved $25,461 culvert project; landowners to reimburse $8,487 plus tax (all ayes)
• Approved $63,800 graveling invoice to Soper Construction (roll call: all ayes)
• Approved $56,600 engineering task order for bridge replacement on RC#4B (all ayes)
• Approved $1,118,715.50 investment of American Rescue Plan funds (all ayes)
• Approved county deed transfer to Devils Lake Park District (all ayes)

County Commission

The Ramsey County Commission is holding its regular meeting with department head reports, including a drought discussion from Emergency Management and review of employee handbook language changes. The board will also consider new business items such as a special permit, surplus property list, and a letter of transfer.

• Drought discussion with Emergency Management
• Review language changes in employee handbook
• Edmore Coulee project update from Water Resource District
• Discussion on Park Board property
• Review billing for bleachers at Peterson Building

The Ramsey County Commission approved all general and highway bills, including a $312,540.24 chip seal project invoice, a $33,522.71 thin lift overlay final invoice, and several other highway-related payments. They also approved a $325,181.74 fund transfer from the General Fund to the LEC Fund, a special permit for a wedding event, and tabled discussion on the Devils Lake Park District property for further review.

• Approved all general and highway bills as submitted, with warrant checks drawn for payment.
• Approved final invoice for Thin Lift Overlay on RC#2 and Elks Drive for $33,522.71.
• Approved replacement of culverts in Sullivan Twp Sec 21/22 for $12,797.00.
• Approved billing from Ironhide for skid steer rental for 3 weeks for $3,264.00.
• Approved billing from Leading Edge for second rental tractor for $4,977.50.
• Approved billing for mag water (dust suppressant) for $10,578.10.
• Approved invoice from Morris Sealcoat for chip seal project for $312,540.24.
• Tabled discussion on Devils Lake Park District property to allow review and possible corrective deed.

County Commission

The Ramsey County Commission and Devils Lake City Commission are meeting jointly to discuss the ownership of a building and how property would be divided if the joint arrangement is dissolved in the future. They will also discuss a joint powers agreement. The agenda is limited to these discussion items and contains no formal decisions or action items.

• Discussion on ownership of building
• Discussion on property division if dissolved in future
• Discussion on Joint Powers Agreement

The Ramsey County Commission and Devils Lake City Commission held a joint meeting to discuss the Law Enforcement Center (LEC), including building ownership, rent, and the Joint Powers Agreement. No final decisions were made; the boards agreed to reconvene on July 16, 2021, to compile issues and review the agreement and inventory list.

• Reconvened joint meeting to July 16, 2021, to review LEC Joint Powers Agreement and inventory (unanimous)

County Commission

The Ramsey County Commission is holding its regular meeting with several discussion items, including the Second Amendment Sanctuary County designation and the SAAF Region III Homeless Coalition at the Law Enforcement Center. The board will also handle routine approvals for licenses, permits, appointments, and a financial award for a CDBG grant.

• Discussion on Second Amendment Sanctuary County
• Discussion on SAAF – Region III Homeless Coalition – LEC
• Approve additional security cameras
• Approve liquor licenses
• Approve chairman to sign financial award for LEC CDBG grant

The commission approved a proclamation making Ramsey County a Second Amendment Sanctuary County by a 3-2 roll call vote, with Commissioners Brown, Volk, and Frith in favor and Wakefield and Leiphon against. They also accepted a low bid for solar shades, approved a $16,000 SAAF contribution, and handled several other routine approvals.

• Approved June 1, 2021 minutes and agenda as submitted.
• Accepted low bid of $16,120 from Thompsons Devils Lake Glass & Paint for solar shades for 1st & 2nd Floor.
• Approved getting bid proposals for solar shades for 3rd Floor.
• Approved rental policy requiring building improvements be reviewed by Maintenance Supervisor.
• Approved $16,000 contribution to SAAF for budget year 2022.
• Approved proclamation making Ramsey County a Second Amendment Sanctuary County (3-2).
• Approved rental of excavator & trench packer from Ironhide for 2 months at $13,400.
• Approved purchase of culverts for Royal Township for $11,988.60.

County Commission

The Ramsey County Commission is holding its regular meeting to approve minutes, bills, and financial reports, and to discuss county tax equalization. They will also consider several new business items, including a human resource job offer, a lease renewal, a site authorization, and credits. The meeting includes a presentation from the extension agent and reports from the treasurer and highway superintendent.

• County tax equalization discussion
• Approve human resource job offer
• Renew lease agreement – attendant care
• Approve site authorization
• Approve VA credits (2) and homestead credit

The Ramsey County Commission approved the purchase of culverts for $57,433.49, hired Brian Senger as Human Resource Director at $5,000/month starting June 9, 2021, and approved a 4% increase to agricultural values for 2021. The board also approved the county's participation in the Municipal Bond Program and a 2-year lease with the North Dakota School for the Deaf at $300/month. All votes were unanimous with Commissioner Volk absent for part of the meeting.

• Approved $57,433.49 culvert purchase (unanimous)
• Hired Brian Senger as HR Director at $5,000/month (unanimous)
• Approved 4% increase to agricultural values for 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved participation in Municipal Bond Program (unanimous)
• Approved 2-year lease with ND School for the Deaf at $300/month (unanimous)
• Approved 1-year tractor lease at $4,977.50 (unanimous)
• Approved Stream Crossing Standards submission to State (unanimous)
• Approved all general & highway bills as submitted (unanimous)

Water Board

This meeting has no agenda available; only minutes are referenced. The agenda text is purely procedural boilerplate with no items to report.

The Ramsey County Water Resource District met on May 24, 2021, and approved several standard stream crossing configurations as recommended by the State Water Commission. The board also discussed a draft condensed budget and asked members to consider assessments for drain and mill levy funds over the next two weeks.

• Approved E-10 crossing with 472 arches (motion by Martinson, second by Christenson)
• Approved Crossing 6 to use 1-84 inch culvert (motion by Ash, second by Martinson)
• Approved Crossing 3: 2-36s; Crossing 4 E7: 3-90s; Crossing 2 C10: 2-72s; Crossing 1 C9: 2-72s (motion by Christenson, second by Ash)

County Commission

The Ramsey County Commission is holding its regular meeting to discuss a potential burn ban, with input from the maintenance supervisor, LEC director, and highway superintendent. The commission will also consider approving a site authorization under new business. The rest of the agenda is procedural, including approval of minutes and the agenda itself.

• Discussion on burn ban with Roger Gunderson, Rob Johnson, Kevin Fieldsend
• Approve site authorization (new business)

The Ramsey County Commission approved multiple contracts and expenditures, including $60,000 for paver patches on three county roads, $4,914 for asbestos removal and $6,400 for entryway construction at the Historical Room, and $3,000 for new bleachers at Peterson Arena funded by COVID-19 funds. All votes were unanimous. The commission also approved a games of chance authorization for Lake Region Baseball Boosters and discussed the county burn ban.

• Approved May 4, 2021 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved agenda with added Fair Board bleacher request (unanimous)
• Accepted Sletten Builders bid of $4,914 for asbestos removal (unanimous)
• Accepted Tad Schmidt Builders bid of $6,400 for entryway construction (unanimous)
• Approved Strata paver patches on RC8C, RC7B, RC3C at estimated $60,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Lake Region Baseball Boosters games of chance at Ed's Bait Shop, July 2021-June 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved replacing Peterson Arena bleachers with $3,000 limit from COVID-19 funds (unanimous)

County Commission

The Ramsey County Commission is holding its regular meeting to approve routine items like minutes, bills, and financial reports. They will also discuss several specific items, including a beer/liquor license for Pops Package Store, an ESRI contract, a courthouse evacuation plan, and a COVID-19 discussion.

• Beer/liquor license and special permit for Pops Package Store for June 11-12 rodeo
• ESRI contract discussion with Steve Moe, IT/GIS
• Courthouse evacuation plan with Chris Jaeger, Emergency Management
• Letter of support and joint powers agreement review for LR LEC grant
• Approve 2 homestead credits and 2 site authorizations

The commission amended the existing burn ban to remove the High Fire Danger Rating, effective immediately. They also approved various administrative items, including bills, financial reports, and licenses, and discussed the upcoming Joint Powers Agreement with Rob Johnson.

• Amended Ramsey County Burn Ban to remove High Fire Danger Rating (5-0)
• Approved general & highway bills and fees (5-0)
• Approved financial reports (5-0)
• Approved Treasurer's Checks for $8,636.97 (5-0)
• Approved revised Evacuation Procedure Handbook (5-0)
• Approved Beer & Liquor License and Special Permit for Pops Package Store LLC for rodeo at Peterson Arena (5-0)
• Approved advertising for Electrical Engineer for generator purchase (5-0)
• Approved getting bids for tinted blinds for 1st & 2nd Floor (5-0)

County Commission

The Ramsey County Commission is holding its regular meeting with reports from county officials on aquatic nuisance species, tourism, highways, emergency management, and human resources. New business includes approving two raffle permits, a VA credit abatement, and discussing senior citizen funds for a footcare clinic.

• Approve raffle permits (2)
• Approve VA credit abatement
• Discussion on senior citizen funds (footcare clinic)
• Report by Richard Brueckner on aquatic nuisance species
• Report by Suzie Kenner, DL Tourism

The Ramsey County Commission approved several routine items, including summer maintenance contracts, mag water on county roads, cutting edges, AED purchases, a resignation, raffle permits, a VA credit, and a foot care clinic match. No major policy changes were made; a request to consider a 2nd Amendment Sanctuary was discussed but not acted upon.

• Approved April 6 & 13, 2021 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 2021 Summer Maintenance Contracts for Hammer & Dry Lake townships (unanimous)
• Approved mag water on county roads with county paying 75% (unanimous)
• Approved ordering cutting edges for summer maintenance for $9,338.00 (unanimous)
• Authorized purchase of AEDs & First Aid Kits up to $18,000.00 (unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of Crystal Beggs and authorized advertising for full-time position (unanimous)
• Approved raffle permits for Lake Region Sportsmen's Club and CHI St Alexius Health Devils Lake Foundation (unanimous)
• Approved VA Credit on Parcel #05-4010-01535-000 for tax year 2020 (unanimous)

County Commission

The Ramsey County Commission is holding a special meeting to discuss and potentially act on a fire emergency and a restrictive burn ban. The agenda contains only this single item, so the meeting is focused solely on this matter.

• Fire emergency declaration
• Restrictive burn ban consideration

The Ramsey County Commission held a special meeting to discuss the current burn ban proclamation. After discussion, the board unanimously approved a revised proclamation, which will be posted on the website along with a phone number for the LR Law Enforcement Center.

• Approved revised Burn Ban Proclamation (unanimous)
• Approved posting proclamation on website with ND Response Guide link and LR Law Enforcement Center phone number

Water Board

There is no agenda available for this meeting. The record directs viewers to the meeting minutes.

The Ramsey County Water Board approved the February and March 2021 minutes and financial reports, paid all bills, and upgraded its QuickBooks subscription to run budget reports. It also accepted a standard KU agreement, accepted a drainage complaint for review, and directed KU to review a culvert request. No major policy decisions were made; most items were routine approvals.

• Approved February and March 2021 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved February and March financial reports (motion carried)
• Approved payment of all bills (motion carried)
• Approved QuickBooks system upgrade (motion carried)
• Accepted KU agreement (motion carried)
• Accepted drainage complaint against Steve Hallvorson for review (motion carried)
• Directed KU to review 36-inch culvert request in Degroat Township (motion carried)

County Commission

The Ramsey County Commission is holding its regular meeting with routine approvals of minutes, bills, and financial reports. Key items include a discussion on a portfolio proposal from Bremer Bank, a report on portfolios, and a discussion on a burn ban proclamation. The meeting also includes a presentation on a key fob system for the Memorial Building.

• Discussion on portfolio proposal from Bremer Bank
• Report on portfolios
• Burn ban proclamation discussion
• Key fob system for Memorial Building presentation
• Routine approvals: minutes, bills, financial reports, treasurer's checks

The commission approved all general and highway bills, financial reports, and a $702.89 treasurer's check. It accepted bids for a Memorial Building keyfob system ($4,166), gravel project ($63,800), chipsealing ($321,746), hot mix supply, and road oil. The board also voted to bid out county wealth management to all banks and approved a burn ban.

• Approved March 16 & 30, 2021 minutes
• Approved all general & highway bills and fees
• Approved financial reports (monthly budgets & liabilities)
• Approved Treasurer's Check for $702.89
• Accepted Lakeside LLC bid for keyfob system ($4,166.00)
• Voted to bid out county wealth to all banks
• Approved Burn Ban as presented
• Accepted multiple highway bids: Soper Construction ($63,800), Morris Sealcoat ($321,746), Strata Corp ($95/ton applied, $78/ton pickup), Husky Energy ($614/ton MC800, $584/ton MC3000)

County Commission

The Ramsey County Commission is holding a special meeting to consider declaring a fire emergency and issuing a burn ban proclamation. The meeting will be held virtually and in person, with public participation available by contacting the auditor.

• Fire emergency declaration
• Burn ban proclamation

The commission unanimously approved a Fire Emergency Declaration Burn Ban Proclamation, effective immediately, in response to dry conditions. The ban can be adjusted at the April 6, 2021 meeting if needed.

• Approved Fire Emergency Declaration Burn Ban Proclamation (5-0)

County Commission

The Ramsey County Commission is holding its regular meeting with a mix of routine approvals and discussions. Key items include a discussion on COVID-19, distribution of senior citizen payments, and several administrative approvals. The agenda also includes a presentation on aquatic nuisance species.

• Discussion on COVID-19
• Senior citizen payment distribution
• Approve site authorization
• Approve homestead credit (2)
• Approve letter of transfer

The commission approved disbursements to senior citizen clubs totaling $98,958, including $39,978 for Senior Meals & Services and $20,000 for RSVP, plus $10,000 in COVID-19 funds for the Senior Center. It also approved a $62,554.84 transfer from the COVID-19 Fund to the LEC Fund for the SIRN Project cost share and a $10,000 transfer to the Senior Citizen Fund. Other actions included approving a $14,635.15 engineering bill, out-of-state travel for the sheriff, a games of chance authorization, homestead credits, and a housing authority reappointment.

• Approved $14,635.15 KLJ bill for TLO and bridge survey work (5-0)
• Approved 2021 Summer Maintenance Contracts for five townships (5-0)
• Approved out-of-state travel for Sheriff to ND/SD conference (5-0)
• Approved $98,958 in senior citizen club disbursements (5-0)
• Approved $62,554.84 COVID-19 to LEC Fund transfer for SIRN (5-0)
• Approved $10,000 COVID-19 to Senior Citizen Fund transfer (5-0)
• Approved games of chance authorization for Lake Region Community College Foundation (5-0)
• Approved two homestead credits for tax year 2020 (5-0)

Water Board

This meeting has no agenda available; it appears to be procedural only. The agenda text states 'No Agenda' and directs readers to view minutes.

The Ramsey County Water Board approved the January 2021 bills as presented. The board discussed but did not approve the previous minutes or the February financial report, deciding to review both at the April meeting. The board also discussed hiring an office manager, with a proposed pay of $16-$20 per hour for 16-20 flexible hours per week, but took no formal action.

• Approved January 2021 bills (motion by Paul Christenson, second by John Martinson).
• Tabled approval of previous minutes to the April meeting.
• Tabled review of February financials to the April meeting.
• Discussed office manager position (16-20 hrs/week, $16-$20/hr) but took no action.

County Commission

The Ramsey County Commission is holding its regular meeting to approve routine items like minutes, bills, and financial reports, and to hear a request for a new beer/liquor license for Lakeland Meats LLC. The agenda also includes unfinished business on COVID-19, and new business on payments to senior citizen clubs, a SIRN cost allocation agreement, and a raffle permit.

• New beer/liquor license request for Lakeland Meats LLC
• Payment approval to senior citizen clubs
• SIRN cost allocation agreement approval
• Raffle permit approval
• COVID-19 unfinished business discussion

The Ramsey County Commission approved an off-sale beer and liquor license for Lakeland Meats LLC, a new business. The board also approved multiple highway department items, including a $161,531 truck and plow purchase, 2021 summer blading contracts, and a SIRN cost-sharing agreement. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved off-sale beer & liquor license for Lakeland Meats LLC (5-0)
• Approved $161,531 for 4x4 truck & chassis and plow equipment (5-0)
• Approved 2021 summer blading contracts at $290/mile, $135/hr government, $140/hr private (5-0)
• Approved weight restrictions on county roads concurrent with state highways (5-0)
• Approved letter to State Highway Patrol for weight restriction enforcement (5-0)
• Approved $6,582.73 for oil & filters for motor graders (5-0)
• Approved SIRN Cost Allocation Agreement, paying 16.80% share of $62,554.84 (5-0)
• Tabled payment to Senior Citizen Clubs until March 16, 2021 (5-0)

County Commission

The Ramsey County Commission is holding a special meeting to interview Beau M Cummings for the States Attorney position. The agenda consists solely of this interview, along with the call to order, pledge of allegiance, and adjournment.

• Interview of Beau M Cummings for States Attorney position

The commission held a special meeting solely to interview Beau Cummings for the State's Attorney position. After the interview, the board voted unanimously to offer him the job with a starting salary of $95,000 per year. The meeting adjourned at 6:17 p.m.

• Offered State's Attorney position to Beau Cummings at $95,000/year (unanimous)

County Commission

The Ramsey County Commission is holding its regular meeting to approve minutes and agenda, and to discuss unfinished business, including a COVID-19 discussion and the States Attorney position. The meeting is open to visitors, with a 5-minute limit unless extended by the chairman.

• COVID-19 discussion
• States Attorney position discussion
• Highway superintendent report

The Ramsey County Commission approved the February 2 minutes and the agenda as submitted. They discussed using a state bid for a plow truck and received updates on a stolen pickup and a bridge project. The board voted to hold a special meeting on February 18 to interview an applicant for the States Attorney Position.

• Approved February 2, 2021 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as submitted (unanimous)
• Scheduled special meeting for Feb 18, 2021 to interview States Attorney applicant (unanimous)

Water Board

The Ramsey County Water Board approved the January minutes, financial report, and January bills. It also approved the quarterly pledge of securities report from Western State Bank. The board discussed the Edmore Coulee project, deciding to withdraw the permit and schedule a joint meeting, and discussed the Clara-Bartlett watershed boundaries, planning a joint meeting to clarify them. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved January minutes (motion carried)
• Accepted financial report from Kensi Breyer (motion carried)
• Approved January bills totaling $6,579.22 (motion carried)
• Approved pledge of securities report from Western State Bank (motion carried)
• Decided to withdraw permit for Edmore Coulee project and schedule joint meeting

County Commission

The Ramsey County Commission is holding its regular meeting with routine approvals (minutes, bills, financial reports) and several presentations, including the Extension FCW, Tax Director, Water Board's Snag & Clear project, and Emergency Management's multi-hazard mitigation plan. The commission will also discuss the States Attorney position in executive session, consider appointments (Garrison Diversion Board, Northern Plains RC&D Council with $300 dues), and address COVID-19 updates and a homestead credit approval.

• Executive session to discuss States Attorney position
• Appointment to fill vacancy on Garrison Diversion Board
• Approve 2021 dues for Northern Plains RC&D Council ($300.00)
• Approve homestead credit (2020)
• Ramsey Co Water Board re: Snag & Clear project

Water Board

This meeting has no published agenda. The only item listed is 'No Agenda,' indicating that the meeting may be procedural or that no substantive items are scheduled for public discussion. Residents are directed to view the minutes for any official actions taken.

The Ramsey County Water Board unanimously approved a resolution of necessity for the snag and clear project, as presented by the Nelson County Water Board. The resolution will be brought to the county commission meeting. The board also tasked KL with determining the watershed acreage and water volume.

• Approved resolution of necessity for snag and clear project (unanimous)
• Directed KL to assess watershed acreage and water movement

County Commission

The Ramsey County Commission is holding its regular meeting to address unfinished and new business. Key items include a COVID-19 discussion, closing the Sakakawea account and transferring $324.04 to the general fund, approving a raffle permit, considering a letter of support for the LR Law Enforcement Center, and discussing an interim States Attorney. The commission will also decide on a 1-year or 3-year contract with The Village.

• Close Sakakawea account and transfer $324.04 to general fund
• Approve raffle permit
• Letter of support for LR Law Enforcement Center
• Discussion on interim States Attorney
• Approve 1-year or 3-year contract with The Village

The Ramsey County Commission approved several actions, including purchasing PPE and safety supplies using CARES Act dollars, with Emergency Management handling orders and the Auditor tracking payments. They also reaffirmed support for a mask resolution, approved a design task order for road RC#3A, and approved a three-year employee assistance program contract. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved $20,583.60 task order for RC#3A design work
• Approved PPE purchase using CARES Act funds
• Reaffirmed mask usage resolution
• Closed Sakakawea Ave account, transferred $324.04 to general fund
• Approved American Heroes Outdoors raffle permit at Woodland Resort
• Approved letter of support for SIRN/Console Project funding
• Tabled North Plains RC&D request until Feb 2, 2021
• Approved 3-year Village Business Institute contract at $3,180 annually

County Commission

The Ramsey County Commission is holding a special virtual meeting to accept a letter of resignation and approve a job advertisement for the States Attorney position. The agenda contains only these two administrative items, with no other business listed.

• Accept letter of resignation
• Approve job advertisement for States Attorney

The commission accepted Kari Agotness's resignation as Ramsey County States Attorney, effective January 29, 2021. They also approved a job advertisement for the position, adding a requirement for two reference letters and setting the application deadline to January 30, 2021.

• Accepted resignation of States Attorney Kari Agotness effective Jan 29, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved job advertisement for States Attorney position with two reference letters and Jan 30 deadline (unanimous)

Water Board

This meeting has no agenda available. The only item listed is 'No Agenda,' and the public is directed to view the minutes for any information.

The Ramsey County Water Board reorganized for 2021, re-electing Brian Volk as Chairman and John Martinson as Vice Chairman, and appointing Kensi Breyer as interim secretary/treasurer. The board approved the December 2020 minutes, November financials, and December bills, and moved board payroll from monthly to quarterly. It also approved KLJ to do a stream crossing on Ramsey County Road 4 and the 2021 meeting schedule.

• Re-elected Brian Volk as Chairman (unanimous)
• Re-elected John Martinson as Vice Chairman (unanimous)
• Appointed Kensi Breyer as interim secretary/treasurer (unanimous)
• Approved December 2020 minutes as corrected (unanimous)
• Approved November financials (unanimous)
• Approved December bills totaling $19,657.44 (unanimous)
• Approved KLJ to do stream crossing on Ramsey County Road 4 (unanimous)
• Moved board payroll from monthly to quarterly (unanimous)

County Commission

The Ramsey County Commission will conduct its first regular meeting of the year to approve routine financial reports and bills. The agenda includes discussions on COVID-19, mileage rates, and filling a vacancy on the Garrison Diversion Board.

• Approval of year end budget amendments
• Appointment to fill vacancy on Garrison Diversion Board
• Approval of 2021 mileage rates
• Discussion on DL Chamber membership

The commission approved routine financial items including the 2020 budget amendments, general and highway bills, financial reports, and treasurer's checks totaling $1,407,240.62. It also approved the 5-year road plan, a $6,594.05 camera system for the highway shop, and an engineering invoice for bridge design. Several administrative policies were set, including a $2,000 spending limit without commission approval and a mileage rate change to $0.56 per mile.

• Approved 2020 Budget Amendments for all funds (unanimous)
• Approved general and highway bills as submitted (unanimous)
• Approved treasurer's checks totaling $1,407,240.62 (unanimous)
• Approved 5-year road plan as submitted (unanimous)
• Approved $6,594.05 camera surveillance system at highway shop via NDTC (unanimous)
• Approved $6,895.10 engineering invoice for bridge design on RC#4 (unanimous)
• Set $2,000.00 spending limit for county officials/employees without commission approval (unanimous)
• Approved mileage rate change from $0.575 to $0.56 effective Jan 1, 2021 (unanimous)