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Mon Jul 27, 2026
Planning Commission
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Tue Jun 2, 2026
Stevens County Board of Commissioners
✓ Decided: Board unanimously approved rezoning of Moore Township land to business district
The commissioners approved the rezoning of Lot 2, SW 1/4 of Section 12 in Moore Township from R‑1 (rural residential) to B‑1 (highway service business district). The amendment to the official Stevens County Zoning Map reflecting that change was also adopted. The board approved a Low‑Potency Hemp Edibles retail registration for Morris Liquors and authorized two service contracts, one with Kandiyohi County and another with Matthew Sickler. All actions were approved unanimously.
- Approved rezoning of Lot 2, SW 1/4 of Section 12, Moore Township from R‑1 to B‑1 (unanimous)
- Adopted amendment to Stevens County Zoning Map reclassifying the same property (unanimous)
- Approved Low‑Potency Hemp Edibles retail registration for City of Morris, Morris Liquors (unanimous)
- Approved purchase of service contract with Kandiyohi County (unanimous)
- Approved purchase of service agreement with Matthew Sickler effective June 1–Dec 31 2026 (unanimous)
- Approved agenda with changes (unanimous)
- Approved minutes of 5/19/26 meeting (unanimous)
- Approved amended minutes of 5/5/26 meeting (unanimous)
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STEVENS COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Regular Meeting
Official Proceedings
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
9:00 a.m.
The regular meeting of the Stevens County Board of Commissionerswas called to order at 9:00
a.m., Tuesday, June 2, 2026, by Chair Patricia Lesmeister-Nelson. Members in attendance were
Ennen, Wohlers, Staples, Kopitzke, and Lesmeister-Nelson.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Commissioner Kopitzke moved to approve the agenda with some changes. Commissioner
Wohlers seconded the motion with all members voting aye, motion carried.
Commissioner Ennen moved to approve minutes of the 5/19/26 regular board meeting.
Commissioner Staples seconded the motion with all membersvoting aye, motion carried.
Commissioner Staples moved to approve amended minutes of the 5/5/26 regular board meeting.
Commissioner Kopitzke seconded the motion with all membersvoting aye, motion carried.
The Chair opened the meeting for public comment.
Having none, Auditor/Treasurer Stephanie Buss presented the Auditor's Warrants for the
05/20/26 and 05/27/26 time periods for review. Buss fielded questions.
Buss presented an application for Low Potency Hemp Edibles Retail registration for City of
Morris, Morris liquor's new location. Commissioner Kopitzke motioned to approve the
registration of LPHE for City of Morris, Morris Liquors aspresented. Commissioner Staples
seconded the motion with all membersvoting aye, motion carried.
Planning and Zoning Director Bill Kleindl presented a recommendation for a re
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Tue May 19, 2026
Stevens County Board of Commissioners
✓ Decided: Board adopts T21 tobacco ordinance, effective May 19, 2026
The Stevens County Board unanimously approved the T21 Ordinance, removing fines and referencing MN Statute 609.031. The board also approved $158,383.27 in Human Services warrants, $94,523.23 in Commissioner warrants, and an $8,996.99 purchase of a highway paging system. Additional actions included accepting a social worker’s resignation, authorizing a backfill, approving a revised Environmental Services Coordinator job description, and adopting three new MOUs.
- Approved T21 tobacco ordinance (all members voting aye)
- Approved Human Services warrants $158,383.27 (all members voting aye)
- Approved Commissioner warrants $94,523.23 (all members voting aye)
- Approved purchase of paging system from Marco for $8,996.99 (all members voting aye)
- Accepted resignation of Social Worker Megan Vergin effective May 22, 2026 (all members voting aye)
- Authorized backfill of Social Worker position (all members voting aye)
- Approved revised job description for Environmental Services Coordinator and authorized advertisement (all members voting aye)
- Approved MOUs for Case Aide, Facility Maintenance Technician, and Overstrength Social Worker (all members voting aye)
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STEVENS COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Regular Meeting
Official Proceedings
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
9:00 a.m.
The regular meeting of the Stevens County Board of Commissioners was called to order at 9:00
a.m., Tuesday, May 19, 2026, by Chair Lesmeister-Nelson. Members in attendance: Ennen,
Staples, Kopitzke, Wohlers and Lesmeister-Nelson.
The Pledge of Allegiance wasrecited.
Commissioner Kopitzke moved to approve the agenda as presented. Commissioner Staples
seconded the motion with all membersvoting aye, motion carried.
Commissioner Ennen moved to approve the minutes of the 5/5/26 regular board meeting with
corrections. Commissioner Kopitzke seconded the motion with all members voting aye, motion
carried.
The Chair opened the meeting for public comment.
Having none, Auditor Treasurer Stephanie Buss presented the list of Auditor's Warrants for
5/06/26 and 5/13/26 timeperiods for review. Buss fielded questions.
Buss presented the Commissioner Warrants for approval. Buss fielded questions.
Commissioner Ennen moved to approve the Commissioner Warrants.
FUND AMOUNT
County Revenue Fund $62,771.89
Special Reserves Fund $638.60
County Road and Bridge Fund $21,314.14
Solid Waste Service $6,225.55
County Ditches Fund $3,573.05
TOTAL $94,523.23
Warrants of $2000 or more:
Counties Providing Technology $7,199.00
Douglas County Jail $2,300.00
Engebretson & Sons Disposal Service, Inc. $25,119.85
Marco Technologies LLC $2,212.40
Midwest Drainage Supply $2,353.05
Morris Coop Association $9,286.5
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Tue May 5, 2026
Stevens County Board of Commissioners
✓ Decided: Board approved $1.06 M advance of County State Aid Highway funds
The Stevens County Board authorized an advance of up to $1,060,644.08 from the County State Aid Construction Fund to cover a shortfall for 2026 highway projects. It also approved two construction contracts totaling $205,640, a disposal of a 1980 water tanker, continued sponsorship of the West Central Trailblazers Snowmobile Association, the 2027 budget timeline, and a memorandum of agreement with the AFSCME General Unit. All motions passed with unanimous aye votes.
- Approved advance of up to $1,060,644.08 County State Aid Highway funds (unanimous aye)
- Awarded 2026 aggregate base project on CSAH 20 to Wagner Companies, $117,640.00 (unanimous aye)
- Awarded 2026 aggregate shoulder project to Joe Riley Construction, $88,000.00 (unanimous aye)
- Authorized disposal of 1980 water tanker via MinnBid auction service (unanimous aye)
- Approved 2025 Highway Department Annual Report (unanimous aye)
- Continued sponsorship of West Central Trailblazers Snowmobile Association (unanimous aye)
- Approved 2027 Budget timeline as presented (unanimous aye)
- Approved Memorandum of Agreement with AFSCME General Unit (unanimous aye)
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STEVENS COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Regular Meeting
Official Proceedings
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
9:00 a.m.
The regular meeting of the Stevens County Board of Commissioners was called to order at 9:00
a.m., Tuesday, May 5, 2026, by Chair Patricia Lesmeister-Nelson. Members in attendance were
Ennen, Wohlers, Staples, Kopitzke, and Lesmeister-Nelson.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Commissioner Staples moved to approve the agenda as presented. Commissioner Ennen
seconded the motion with all members voting aye, motion carried.
Commissioner Kopitzke moved to approve minutes of the 4/23/26 regular board meeting.
Commissioner Wohlers seconded the motion with all members voting aye, motion carried.
The Chair opened the meeting for public comment.
Having none, Auditor/Treasurer Stephanie Buss presented the Auditor's Warrants for the 4/29/26
time periods for review. Buss fielded questions.
County Engineer Todd Larson provided updates on maintenance and engineering.
Larson presented a resolution to advance funds for approval. A request to advance funds for
2026 construction to cover a shortfall. Larson fielded questions.
Commissioner Kopitzke moved the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 260505-10
County State Aid Highway Funds Advance
WHEREAS, the County of Stevens is planning to implement County State Aid Street Project(s) in 2026
which will require State Aid funds in excess of those available in its State Aid Regular Construction
Account, and
WHEREAS, said County is prepared to
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Tue Apr 21, 2026
Stevens County Board of Commissioners
✓ Decided: Board approved $1.675M contract for mill and overlay on CSAH 10
The Stevens County Board approved a $1,675,123 contract with Mark Sand and Gravel to perform mill and overlay work on County State‑Aid Highway 10. It also approved a budget adjustment for Victim Witness Services, updated the 2026 Auditor/Treasurer fee schedule, and authorized $220,867.96 in Human Services warrants. Additional actions included a Conditional Use Permit, Planning Commission reappointments, and several ditch‑related approvals.
- Approved $1,675,123 contract to Mark Sand and Gravel for mill and overlay on CSAH 10 (all aye)
- Approved budget adjustment for Victim Witness Services (all aye)
- Approved 2026 Auditor/Treasurer fee schedule modifications (all aye)
- Approved $220,867.96 Human Services warrants (all aye)
- Approved Conditional Use Permit for Eric and Shanda Riley (all aye)
- Approved five‑year reappointments of Rob Kopel and Keith Marty to the Planning Commission (all aye)
- Approved outlet fee $60 and ditch benefit values for Sperr Farms LLP petition (all aye)
- Approved $54,500 repair contract for County Ditch 14 to Wulf Tiling (all aye)
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STEVENS COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Regular Meeting
Official Proceedings
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
9:00 a.m.
The regular meeting of the Stevens County Board of Commissioners was called to order at 9:00
a.m., Tuesday, April 21, 2026, by Chair Lesmeister-Nelson. Members in attendance: Ennen,
Staples, Kopitzke, Wohlers and Lesmeister-Nelson.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Commissioner Kopitzkemoved to approve the agenda with additions: Jan Gomer MOU
associated with thenewjob description and Rebecca Young will present for Todd Larson.
Commissioner Staples seconded themotion with all members voting aye, motion carried.
Commissioner Ennen moved to approve minutes of the 4/7/26 regular board meeting.
Commissioner Wohlers seconded the motion with all membersvoting aye, motion carried.
The Chair opened themeeting for public comment.
Having none, Auditor Treasurer Stephanie Buss introduced new staff,Mark Jones Deputy
Auditor Treasurer. Mark started April 7, 2026. The Board gave Mark a warm welcome.
Buss presented the list of Auditor's Warrants for 4/8/26 and 4/15/26 time periods for review.
Buss fielded questions.
Buss presented the Commissioner Warrants for approval.
Commissioner Ennen moved to approve the Commissioner Warrants. Buss fielded questions.
FUND AMOUNT
County Revenue Fund $160,665.64
Special Reserves Fund $31,453.87
County Road and Bridge Fund $83,546.37
Solid Waste Service $5,806.58
Stevens County GO Bonds $46,528.75
County Ditches Fund $]18,416.16
TOTAL $446,417.3
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Tue Apr 7, 2026
Stevens County Board of Commissioners
✓ Decided: Board adopts updated Solid Waste Management Plan and approves key contracts
The Stevens County Board approved a new solid‑waste management plan and raised the capital‑asset threshold to $10,000. It also approved contracts for Spanish language lessons, a dust‑control service, and a sealcoat project, and accepted the retirement of Planning Director Bill Kleindl. All motions passed with unanimous aye votes.
- Approved Capital Asset Policy increase threshold to $10,000 (all members aye)
- Approved Levit Immersion Center contract for staff Spanish lessons (all members aye)
- Approved 2025 Feedlot Report (all members aye)
- Adopted Solid Waste Management Plan (Resolution 260407-09) (all members aye)
- Awarded 2026 dust control contract to Hennen Lawncare at $1.65 per gallon (all members aye)
- Approved advertisement for sealcoat on CSAH 1 (SAP 075‑601‑036) (all members aye)
- Approved Intergovernmental Agreements with Pope, Grant and Wilkin counties (all members aye)
- Accepted retirement of Bill Kleindl effective June 30 2026 (all members aye)
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STEVENS COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Regular Meeting
Official Proceedings
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
9:00 a.m.
The regular meeting of the Stevens County Board of Commissionerswas called to order at 9:00
a.m., Tuesday, April 7, 2026, by Chair Patricia Lesmeister-Nelson. Members in attendance were
Ennen, Wohlers, Staples, Kopitzke, and Lesmeister-Nelson.
The Pledge of Allegiance wasrecited.
Commissioner Kopitzke moved to approve the agenda aspresented. Commissioner Staples
seconded the motion with all members voting aye, motion carried.
Commissioner Ennen moved to approve minutes of the 3/17/26 regularboard meeting.
Commissioner Wohlers seconded the motion with all membersvoting aye, motion carried.
The Chair opened the meeting for public comment.
Having none, Auditor/Treasurer Stephanie Buss presented the Auditor's Warrants for the
3/18/26, 3/25/26, and 4/1/26 time periods for review. Buss fielded questions.
Busspresented a Capital Asset Policy asking to increase the threshold from $5000 to $10,000.
Buss fielded questions. Commissioner Kopitzke motioned to approve the Capital Asset Policy to
increase threshold to $10,000 as presented. Commissioner Wohlers seconded the motion with all
members voting aye, motion carried.
Human Services Director Liberty Sleiter presented acontract for Spanish language lessons for
staff for approval. Sleiter gave an overview of the contract. Sleiter fielded questions.
Commissioner Ennen motioned to approve the Levit Immersion Center contract for Span
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Tue Mar 17, 2026
Stevens County Board of Commissioners
✓ Decided: Board approved purchase of a $165,005.36 Mack tandem truck
The commissioners approved a $165,005.36 purchase of a Mack tandem truck from Nuss Truck and Equipment. They also approved an $8,544 warranty extension for the truck. The board allocated $44,751 from the 2026 State Affordable Housing Aid to the County HRA and appointed Mackensie Rohloff to the Housing and Redevelopment Authority. Several contracts and permits, including the Central Square and Axon contracts, were also approved.
- Approved purchase of Mack tandem truck for $165,005.36 (motion carried)
- Approved 84‑month warranty extension for the truck for $8,544.00 (motion carried)
- Allocated $44,751.00 SAHA funds to Stevens County HRA (motion carried)
- Appointed Mackensie Rohloff to the Housing and Redevelopment Authority (motion carried)
- Approved Central Square contract upon signing intergovernmental agreement (motion carried)
- Approved Axon contract as presented (motion carried)
- Approved gambling/raffle permit for Donnelly Rod and Gun Club (motion carried)
- Approved Human Services warrants totaling $157,167.67 (motion carried)
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STEVENS COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Regular Meeting
Official Proceedings
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
9:00 a.m.
The regular meeting of the Stevens County Board of Commissioners was called to order at 9:00
a.m., Tuesday, March 17, 2026, by Chair Lesmeister-Nelson. Members in attendance: Ennen,
Staples, Kopitzke, Wohlers and Lesmeister-Nelson.
The Pledge of Allegiance wasrecited.
Commissioner Kopitzke moved to approve the agenda with changes. Commissioner Staples
seconded the motion with all members voting aye, motion carried.
Commissioner Ennen moved to approve minutes of the 3/3/26 regular board meeting.
Commissioner Wohlers seconded the motion with all members voting aye, motion carried.
The Chair opened the meeting for public comment.
James Stocker, aresident from Morris, offered commentsregarding the Central Square
Agreement migration of existing data. The Board thanked Mr. Stocker for comments.
Jessica Kirwin HRA Executive Director provided programing updates.
Kirwin requested an allocation from the 2026 State Affordable Housing Aid for single-family
home development. Commissioner Kopitzke motioned to allocate 2026 SAHA funds in the
amount of$ 44,751.00 to Stevens County HRA. Commissioner Wohlers seconded the motion
with all members voting aye, motion carried.
Kirwin requested to appoint Mackensie Rohloff to the Housing and Redevelopment Authority to
fill remaining term of retiring board member Bruce Malo. Commissioner Ennen motioned to
appoint Mackensie Rohloff to the HRA t
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Tue Mar 3, 2026
Stevens County Board of Commissioners
✓ Decided: Board approved MnDOT detour agreement for County Highways during TH‑28 construction
The Stevens County Board unanimously approved several items, including a detour agreement with MnDOT for TH‑28 construction, updates to the Snow and Ice Policy, and a PERA enrollment for a part‑time police officer. It also approved purchases of a disc mower and a floor scrubber, and set a public hearing for a tobacco ordinance update. All motions were carried with all members voting aye.
- Approved agenda changes and public hearing request (all aye)
- Approved Low Potency Hemp Edibles application for Morris Liquor Store (all aye)
- Approved purchase of New Holland 108M disc mower for $9,950.00 (all aye)
- Approved updated Snow and Ice Policy (all aye)
- Approved MnDOT detour agreement for TH‑28 construction (Resolution 260303-07) (all aye)
- Approved PERA Police & Fire enrollment for Tylyer Christanson (Resolution 260303-08) (all aye)
- Approved contract with Susie Hanson for Victim Witness Coordinator services (all aye)
- Set public hearing for Tobacco Ordinance update on April 21, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. (all aye)
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STEVENS COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Regular Meeting
Official Proceedings
Tuesday, March 3, 2026
9:00 a.m.
Theregular meeting of the Stevens County Board of Commissioners was called to order at 9:00
a.m., Tuesday, March 3, 2026, by Chair Patricia Lesmeister-Nelson. Members in attendance
were Ennen, Wohlers, Staples, Kopitzke, and Lesmeister-Nelson.
The Pledge of Allegiance wasrecited.
Commissioner Kopitzke moved to approve the agenda with changes/additions: Rebecca Young
presenting for Jan Gomer and one addition to Rebecca Young; request apublic hearing date.
Commissioner Wohlers seconded the motion with all membersvoting aye, motion carried.
Commissioner Ennen moved to approve minutes of the 2/17/26 regular board meeting.
Commissioner Staples seconded the motion with all membersvoting aye, motion carried.
The Chair opened the meeting for public comment.
Having none, Auditor/Treasurer Stephanie Buss presented the Auditor's Warrants for the 2/18/26
and 2/25/26 time periods for review. Buss fielded questions.
Buss presented aretail application for Low Potency Hemp Edibles for the Morris Liquor Store
for approval. Buss fielded questions. After some discussion, Commissioner Kopitzke motioned
to approve the application for LPHE for the Morris Liquor Store aspresented. Commissioner
Wohlers seconded the motion with all membersvoting aye, motion carried.
County Engineer Todd Larson provided updates on maintenance and engineering.
Larson requested approvalto purchase aNew Holland 108
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Tue Feb 17, 2026
Stevens County Board of Commissioners
✓ Decided: Board rescinded an opioid grant and approved multiple funding and personnel actions
The Stevens County Board unanimously approved the agenda addition to accept a resignation and backfill, approved commissioner and human services warrants, appointed a Local Advisory Council member, accepted charitable donations, approved three service contracts, rescinded an opioid grant to Vivie with funds returned, and accepted the resignation of the Deputy Auditor Treasurer with a backfill.
- Approved agenda addition to accept Rebecca Young resignation and backfill (unanimous)
- Approved commissioner warrants totaling $193,451.74 (unanimous)
- Approved human services warrants totaling $163,898.32 (unanimous)
- Approved Michael Erickson as Local Advisory Council board member (unanimous)
- Accepted donations for Youth Activity Fund and Senior Adult Fund Emergency (unanimous)
- Approved three contracts for drop‑in center coordinator, temporary social work, and adult foster care licensing (unanimous)
- Rescinded opioid grant to Vivie and returned unspent funds to opioid fund (unanimous)
- Accepted resignation of Deputy Auditor Treasurer Rachel Peterson and approved backfill (unanimous)
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STEVENS COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Regular Meeting
Official Proceedings
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
9:00 a.m.
The regular meeting of the Stevens County Board of Commissioners was called to order at 9:00
a.m., Tuesday, February 17, 2026, by Chair Lesmeister-Nelson. Members in attendance: Ennen,
Staples, Kopitzke, Wohlers and Lesmeister-Nelson.
The Pledge of Allegiance wasrecited.
Commissioner Kopitzke moved to approve the agenda with one addition:Rebecca Young to
present aresignation and backfill for approval. Commissioner Wohlers seconded the motion
with all members voting aye, motion carried.
Commissioner Ennen moved to approve minutes of the 2/3/26 regular board meeting.
Commissioner Staples seconded the motion with all members voting aye, motion carried.
The Chair opened the meeting for public comment.
Having none, Jay Stewart,Veteran Services Officer,presented acomprehensive overview of
veteran services for the year 2025, including providing benefits assistance, outreach, and
transportation support. Services focused on improving access to benefits, maintaining consistent
engagement, and supporting veteransthrough claims and expenditures. Stewart addressed
questions from the Commissioners.
Auditor Treasurer Stephanie Buss presented the list of Auditor's Warrants for 2/04/26 and
2/11/26 time periods for review. Buss fielded questions.
Buss presented the Commissioner Warrants for approval.
Commissioner Ennen moved to approve the Commissioner Warrants.
FUND AMOUNT
County Re
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Tue Feb 3, 2026
Stevens County Board of Commissioners
✓ Decided: Board approved $186,062 snow‑equipment order for 2027 tandem truck
The Stevens County Board approved a $186,062 order with Towmaster to equip the 2027 tandem truck with a box and snow‑removal equipment. It also approved a solid‑waste collection license for Tom Kraemer Inc., a Microsoft Teams licensing quote, a gambling/raffle permit, a tobacco license for DG Retail, a $100 donation to the Sheriff’s Department, and a $28,000 budget transfer for road and bridge work. All motions passed unanimously.
- Approved $186,062 Towmaster order for 2027 tandem truck equipment (unanimous)
- Approved 2026 solid‑waste collection/transportation license for Tom Kraemer Inc. (unanimous)
- Approved Microsoft Teams calling licensing, support and hardware quote from Marco Technologies (unanimous)
- Approved gambling and raffle permit for Stevens County Pheasants Forever event (unanimous)
- Approved tobacco license for DG Retail, LLC (Dollar General Store #31632) (unanimous)
- Approved acceptance of $100 donation to the Sheriff’s Department (unanimous)
- Approved $28,000 budget adjustment moving funds to road and bridge GL 03310‑6505 (unanimous)
- Scheduled work session for Feb 10, 2026 and closed session for Mar 3, 2026 (unanimous)
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STEVENS COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Regular Meeting
Official Proceedings
Tuesday, February 3, 2026
9:00 a.m.
The regular meeting of the Stevens County Board of Commissioners was called to order at 9:00
a.m., Tuesday, February 3, 2026, by Chair Patricia Lesmeister-Nelson. Members in attendance
were Ennen, Wohlers, Staples, Kopitzke, and Lesmeister-Nelson.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Commissioner Kopitzke moved to approve the agenda aspresented. Commissioner Staples
seconded themotion with all members voting aye, motion carried.
Commissioner Ennen moved to approve minutes of the 1/20/26 regular board meeting.
Commissioner Wohlers secondedthe motion with allmembers voting aye, motion carried.
The Chair opened the meeting for public comment.
Having none, Solid Waste Director Bill Kleindl presented a 2026 solid waste collection and
transportation license for Tom Kraemer Inc. Kleindl fielded questions. Commissioner Kopitzke
motioned to approve the 2026 Solid Waste Collection/Transportation License for Tom Kraemer
as presented. Commissioner Ennen seconded the motion with all membersvoting aye, motion
carried.
County Engineer Todd Larson provided updates on maintenance and engineering.
Larson requested approval to sign an order with Towmaster to furnish and install plow
equipment on the budgeted 2027 tandem truck. Larson fielded questions. Commissioner
Kopitzke motioned to approve signing a 2027 order with Towmaster to equip the 2027 Tandem
Truck with a box and snow equip
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Tue Jan 20, 2026
Stevens County Board of Commissioners
✓ Decided: Board certifies 30‑acre habitat easement and approves multiple contracts
The Stevens County Board approved a range of financial and policy items, including a habitat easement certification, several warrant payments, and contract renewals. It also adopted a resolution to accept holiday donations and extended the flexible‑work schedule policy through March 4, 2027. All motions passed with unanimous or recorded votes.
- Approved agenda addition for Rebecca Young/Glasrud contract (all aye)
- Approved Commissioner Warrants totaling $631,297.25 (all aye)
- Approved Human Services warrants totaling $385,852.65 (all aye)
- Adopted Resolution 260120‑05 to accept holiday donations (all aye)
- Approved updated Information Technology Incident Response Plan (all aye)
- Approved fire alarm extension and garage conversion up to $25,000 using capital reserves (all aye)
- Extended Policy 6.9.2 Flexible Work Schedules through March 4, 2027 (all aye)
- Certified 30‑acre habitat easement (ayes: Wohlers, Ennen, Kopitzke, Lesmeister‑Nelson; nays: Staples)
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STEVENS COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Regular Meeting
Official Proceedings
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
9:00 a.m.
The regular meeting of the Stevens County Board of Commissioners was called to order at 9:00
a.m., Tuesday, January 20, 2026, by Chair Lesmeister-Nelson. Members in attendance: Ennen,
Staples, Kopitzke, Wohlers and Lesmeister-Nelson.
The Pledge of Allegiance wasrecited.
Commissioner Kopitzke moved to approve the agenda with one addition: Rebecca Young for Joe
Glasrud acontract for consideration. Commissioner Ennen seconded the motion with all
members voting aye, motion carried.
Commissioner Staples moved to approve minutes of the 1/6/26 regular board meeting.
Commissioner Wohlers seconded the motion with all members voting aye, motion carried.
Commissioner Kopitzkemoved to approve the condensed minutes of the 1/6/26 regular board
meeting. Commissioner Wohlers seconded the motion with all membersvoting aye, motion
carried.
The Chair opened the meeting for public comment.
Having none, Auditor Treasurer Stephanie Buss presented the list of Auditor's Warrants for
1/07/26, 1/08/26, and 1/14/26 timeperiods for review. Buss fielded questions.
Buss presented the Commissioner Warrants for approval.
Commissioner Ennen moved to approve the Commissioner Warrants.
FUND AMOUNT
County Revenue Fund $446,498.20
Special Reserves Fund $51,508.76
County Road and Bridge Fund $124,467.21
Solid Waste Service $5,753.40
Stevens County GO Bonds $834.00
County Ditches Fund $2,195.68
West Centr
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Tue Jan 6, 2026
Stevens County Board of Commissioners
✓ Decided: Board approves $7,500 annual compensation for officials and key financial measures
The commissioners appointed Rebecca Young as Clerk, set the 2026 meeting schedule, and approved a $7,500 annual minimum compensation for the auditor/treasurer, sheriff, recorder and attorney. They also authorized the Auditor/Treasurer to pay a broad range of county claims and to make electronic funds transfers. Additional actions included approving NACO dues of $450, a $350 membership agreement, a $10,000 childcare donation, and setting Flicker Tail & Gopher bounties at $1.00 each.
- Appointed County Administrator Rebecca Young as Clerk to the Board (all aye)
- Set regular board meetings for first and third Tuesdays at 9:00 a.m. (all aye)
- Established $7,500 annual minimum compensation for Auditor/Treasurer, Sheriff, Recorder and Attorney (all aye)
- Authorized the Auditor/Treasurer to pay specified county claims (all aye)
- Authorized the Auditor/Treasurer to make electronic funds transfers (all aye)
- Approved NACO dues for 2026 in the amount of $450 (all aye)
- Approved Lakes County Service Cooperative 2026 Membership Agreement for $350 (all aye)
- Accepted a $10,000 donation from Stevens Community Medical Center for future childcare expansion (all aye)
📄 From the minutes
Extracted text of the official minutes document (automated extraction — may contain OCR/formatting errors).
STEVENS COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Organizational Meeting
Tuesday, January 6, 2026
8:00 a.m.
The annual organizational meeting of the Stevens County Board of Commissioners was called to
order at 8:00 a.m., Tuesday, January 6, 2026, by Chair Patricia Lesmeister-Nelson. Members in
attendance were Ennen, Wohlers, Staples, Kopitzke, and Lesmeister-Nelson.
The Pledge of Allegiance wasrecited.
Commissioner Staples moved to appoint County Administrator Rebecca Young as Clerk to the
Board for 2026. Commissioner Kopitzke seconded the motion with all members voting aye,
motion carried.
Commissioner Kopitzke moved to approve the agenda aspresented. Commissioner Wohlers
seconded the motion with all members voting aye, motion carried.
Commissioner Kopitzke moved to approve minutes of the 12/16/25 regular board meeting.
Commissioner Wohlers seconded the motion with all members voting aye, motion carried.
Commissioner Staples moved to approve the condensed minutes of the 12/16/25 regular board
meeting. Commissioner Kopitzke seconded the motion with all membersvoting aye, motion
carried.
The Chair opened the meeting for public comment.
Having none, Commissioner Kopitzke moved the Board to set the 2026 regular meetings for the
First and Third Tuesday of each month starting at 9:00 a.m. Commissioner Wohlers seconded
the motion with all members voting aye, motion carried.
Commissioner Kopitzke moved to set the 2026 Flicker Tail & Gopher bounties at $1.00 each.
Commissioner Wohlers seconded t
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🌐 County-level context
County-level context — from BLS, IRS, FEMA, HUD, Census. These figures cover the whole county this city sits in, not just the city itself.
Traffic fatalities2 (2024)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$933/mo (152 assisted households · 2025)
Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD
Meeting archives
- 2025 (19 meetings)