Wadena County public meetings in 2021

County Commissioners

The Wadena County Board of Commissioners will meet to review various administrative items, including dispatch remodeling and jail kitchen equipment. The board will also discuss county committee structures and commissioner assignments.

• Dispatch remodel discussion
• Jail kitchen equipment review
• ARPA funding proposal for Folkestads East Addition
• MnDOT Cooperative Construction Agreement #1049179
• Tobacco license renewal for Dollar General Store #17473 in Menahga, MN

The board approved a flat $25,000 base salary for commissioners with stipends for chair and vice-chair, freezing salaries with no increase. It also approved several operational items including a dispatch remodel, jail kitchen equipment allowance, and a nursing supervisor hire. The ARPA funding proposal for Folkestad's East Addition was discussed but not decided, with the board continuing to review it.

• Approved $25,000 base commissioner salary with $1,600 chair and $1,400 vice-chair stipends (unanimous)
• Approved up to $56,172.19 for dispatch remodel from ARPA or non-levied building fund (unanimous)
• Approved $15,000 allowance for jail kitchen equipment purchases (unanimous)
• Approved hiring Sarah Ohrmundt as Nursing Supervisor at $38.57/hour (unanimous)
• Approved conditional tobacco license renewal for Dollar General Store #17473 (unanimous)
• Approved MnDOT cooperative construction agreement for TH 10/CSAH 92 project (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 solid waste and recycling hauler licenses for multiple companies (unanimous)
• Set 2022 salaries for elected officials: Auditor/Treasurer $93,042 (4-1), Recorder $75,757, Sheriff $109,670, Engineer $106,050 (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Wadena County Board of Commissioners will meet on December 14, 2021, to consider a range of administrative and financial items, including the 2022 final levy, replacement of a totaled squad vehicle, purchase of two new patrol vehicles, and several contracts and grants. The agenda also includes a closed session for negotiation strategy.

• 2022 Final Levy
• Sheriff's Office to replace totaled squad vehicle
• Sheriff's Office to purchase two new patrol vehicles
• Resolution for settlement in opioid distributors and manufacturers MOA
• Approve resolution for purchase of election equipment through VEGA 3 grant

The board approved the final 2022 property tax levy of $9,831,015, a 1.66% increase from 2021, and the accompanying 54-page budget. They also approved the purchase of two new patrol vehicles, accepted insurance funds for a totaled squad car, and authorized participation in opioid settlement agreements.

• Approved final 2022 levy of $9,831,015 (1.66% increase) (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 county budget (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of two patrol vehicles: Ford Interceptor at $34,314.38 and Ford F-150 at $36,236.00, with trade-in of 2013 RAM for $13,500 (4-0, Stearns abstained)
• Accepted $23,190.91 from MCIT for totaled squad car (unanimous)
• Approved resolution for opioid settlement participation (unanimous)
• Approved VEGA 3 grant resolution for 15 Omni-Ballot machines (unanimous)
• Approved final payment of $27,175.01 for CP 080-100-021 road project (unanimous)
• Approved $1,000 expense account for Conservation Fund Committee per diems (unanimous)

County Commissioners

This agenda is a public notice that Wadena County Commissioners may attend the Association of Minnesota Counties (AMC) Annual Conference from December 5-8, 2021, at the DoubleTree Hotel in Bloomington. The stated purpose is to discuss any business presented, but no specific agenda items, decisions, or proposals are listed.

• Commissioners may attend AMC Annual Conference, Dec 5-8, 2021
• Conference at DoubleTree Hotel Bloomington-Minneapolis South, 7800 Normandale Blvd, Minneapolis

The board approved a $109,921.27 Mitel phone system purchase from Marco LLC, funded from existing accounts. It also approved a conditional use permit for T & P Properties to build a duplex on PID #12.006.2020. The board tabled a records specialist/appraiser trainee classification and a per diem request for the Conservation Fund Committee. It agreed to terminate the state delegation agreement for food, pools, and lodging inspections, effective 10-13-21.

• Approved consent agenda including warrants totaling $646,888.38 and human service warrants of $40,057.94
• Approved resolution authorizing sheriff's office to enter traffic safety grant agreement with MN Dept. of Public Safety
• Tabled classification of Records Specialist/Appraiser Trainee until next meeting
• Approved conditional use permit for T & P Properties duplex on PID #12.006.2020
• Approved purchase of Mitel phone system from Marco LLC for $109,921.27
• Approved charter for Conservation Fund Committee
• Tabled per diem and mileage for Conservation Fund Committee until next week
• Agreed to terminate delegation agreement with MN Dept. of Health for food, pools, and lodging inspections

County Commissioners

The Wadena County Board of Commissioners and TNT will hold meetings on November 29, 2021, at 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm, with in-person attendance at the Wadena City Council Chambers and remote participation via Zoom or at two designated public locations. The agenda is largely procedural, covering meeting logistics and remote participation details, with no substantive policy items listed.

• Commissioner Weyer participating remotely from Mission, Texas
• Commissioner Kangas participating remotely from Menahga, MN
• Zoom meeting ID 836 0141 0608, passcode 197802
• In-person location: Wadena City Council Chambers, 222 2nd St. SE, Wadena, MN

County Commissioners

The Wadena County Board of Commissioners will hold a Truth in Taxation meeting to review the 2022 budget and property tax levy report. The report will be presented by Auditor/Treasurer Heather Olson.

• Presentation of 2022 Budget and Property Tax Levy Report

The Wadena County Board of Commissioners held a Truth in Taxation meeting to discuss the 2022 preliminary levy of $10,104,000, a 4.91% increase. Residents raised concerns about rising taxes and the county budget. The auditor recommended setting the final levy at 2% using savings and reserves, but no final decision was made; the board will set the levy on December 14, 2021.

• Held Truth in Taxation meeting on 2022 preliminary levy of $10,104,000 (4.91% increase)
• No final levy decision made; final levy to be set on December 14, 2021
• Auditor recommended final levy at 2% using savings and reserves (not yet approved)

County Commissioners

The Wadena County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda covering minutes, warrants, and several contracts, including a photographer contract for community marketing. Regular agenda items include a resolution supporting a 2026 federal transportation project application, approval of board operating rules, and a letter of support for a TCHC project. The board will also enter a closed session for negotiation strategy.

• Approval of warrants and EFT vouchers
• Joshua Hammer Photography contract for community marketing project
• Resolution approving JPA with State of Minnesota Subscriber Agreement
• Resolution of support for 2026 federal transportation project application
• Closed session for negotiation strategy

The Wadena County Board approved the consent agenda, including warrants, minutes, and a Joint Powers Agreement with the state for criminal justice data systems. They authorized writing off three unpaid solid waste accounts totaling $1,301.46, passed a resolution supporting a 2026 federal transportation project on CSAH 23, and allowed the county coordinator to disburse furniture from the Deer Creek school. The board also approved updated operating rules and a letter of support for a Tri-County Health Care grant application.

• Approved consent agenda including warrants totaling $35,054.79 and the AWAIR program.
• Authorized write-off of three solid waste accounts totaling $1,301.46.
• Passed resolution supporting 2026 federal transportation project on CSAH 23.
• Approved disbursement of Deer Creek school furniture to county departments.
• Approved 2021 Board Operating Rules and Guidelines.
• Approved sending a letter of support for Tri-County Health Care's DEED grant application.

County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review several items including 2022 human services contracts, a fee schedule hearing, and a jail kitchen remodel. The meeting also includes a presentation from the Central Minnesota Council on Aging and an update on the COVID-19 Emergency Executive Committee.

• Review of 2022 Human Service Contracts
• Fee Schedule Hearing
• Jail Kitchen Remodel discussion
• Approval of final payment for SP 080-070-013
• Review of Amendment #11 to the Food Service Partnership Agreement

The board approved a $11,638.78 equipment quote from Central Lakes Restaurant Supply for the jail kitchen remodel, funded by ARPA. It also approved the proposed fee schedule after a public hearing with no comments, and granted a variance to allow the Mid-Summer Music Fest to run up to 5 days. Final payment of $2,413.25 was authorized for the chevron sign project (SP 080-070-013). All motions were unanimous.

• Approved $11,638.78 jail kitchen equipment quote from Central Lakes Restaurant Supply (unanimous)
• Approved proposed fee schedule as presented (unanimous)
• Granted variance to Ordinance No. 6 allowing Mid-Summer Music Fest up to 5 days (unanimous)
• Authorized final payment of $2,413.25 to JAAK LLC for chevron sign project (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including warrants totaling $298,729.68 (unanimous)
• Approved renewal of human service contracts for 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved CY 2022-2023 IV-D Child Support agreement at $34,500 (unanimous)
• Approved donation of $100 from Verndale Christian Academy for Drone Program (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Wadena County Commissioners are holding a virtual Coffee Talk meeting focused on supply chain issues. The meeting is open to discussing any business presented, and participation is via Zoom.

• Virtual Coffee Talk: Supply Chain Edition via Zoom
• Meeting on November 15, 2021 at 11:00 AM

County Commissioners

This agenda is a public notice that Wadena County Commissioners may attend the AMC's District 4 Meeting on November 5, 2021, at the Bigwood Event Center in Fergus Falls. The purpose is to meet as a district to discuss any business presented. No specific decisions or agenda items are listed, making this a procedural notice.

• Commissioners may attend AMC District 4 Meeting
• Meeting at Bigwood Event Center, 925 Western Ave, Fergus Falls, MN
• Meeting time: 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM

County Commissioners

The Wadena County Board of Commissioners will meet to approve consent agenda items, including warrants, an updated abatement policy, and a liquor license renewal. They will also hold public hearings on conditional use permits for a second family dwelling and a gravel extraction operation, and consider a grant approval, abatements, and other administrative items.

• Conditional use permit for Roberta A. Sahr for a second family dwelling on PID #03.006.3010
• Conditional use permit for Durwin and Lori Tomperi for gravel extraction, processing, stockpiling, and hotmix on PID #02.030.4020
• Abatement of parcel 22 300 4000 for Minnesota Department of Transportation
• Renewal of liquor license for Knob Hill Sportsmans Club
• Grant approval for October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2023

The board approved a grant contract with the Minnesota Department of Public Safety for the Crime Victim Services 2022 Grant, renewed the Victim Advocacy Program position, and approved two conditional use permits for a second family dwelling and gravel extraction. They also promoted Erica Keppers to Public Health Director, extended Cindy Pederson's phased retirement, and approved several infrastructure projects including water/sewer lines to the fairgrounds Beer Garden and paving the Sheriff's parking lot.

• Approved Crime Victim Services 2022 Grant with MN Dept. of Public Safety (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permit for second family dwelling on PID #03.006.3010 (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permit for gravel extraction/hot mix on PID #02.030.4020 (unanimous)
• Promoted Erica Keppers to Public Health Director, Grade 58, step 10, effective 2-14-2022 (unanimous)
• Extended Cindy Pederson's phased retirement to 2-11-22 (unanimous)
• Approved $21,500 water/sewer lines to fairgrounds Beer Garden from ARPA funds (3-1)
• Approved $10,600 paving of Sheriff's parking lot from MCIT Dividend fund (unanimous)
• Appointed Darin Fellbaum County Engineer at $105,000 salary (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Wadena County Board of Commissioners will meet to consider routine consent items, including warrants and a low-income septic system replacement grant, and regular agenda items such as approving the purchase of two 2021 replacement buses, a cooperative agreement for a road project, and an updated personnel policy. They will also discuss separating the county coordinator and county engineer positions and hold a closed session for negotiation strategy.

• Approval of low-income septic system replacement grant for PID# 04.020.2025
• Resolution to purchase two 2021 replacement buses
• Cooperative agreement for SAP 080-692-001
• Approve updated personnel policy
• Separation of county coordinator and county engineer positions

The board voted 4-1 to separate the combined County Coordinator/County Engineer role, appointing Ryan Odden as County Coordinator and Darin Fellbaum as Highway Engineer for a 4-year term, with salaries and benefits to be negotiated and brought back for board approval. The board also approved the purchase of two replacement transit buses for Friendly Rider, adopted the updated Personnel Policy, and passed the annual MSW market price resolution. Commissioner Kangas voted against the separation and bus purchases.

• Approved agenda with removal of Low Income Septic Grant item and added COVID-19 courthouse discussion (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including warrants totaling $296,187.31 and $11,808.88, and County Coordinator performance evaluation summary (4-1, Kangas no)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2021 setting MSW market price at $84.37/ton (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of transit bus for $90,938.00 with 90% state grant and 10% local share (4-1, Kangas no)
• Approved purchase of transit bus for $92,243.00 with 100% state grant (4-1, Kangas no)
• Approved SAP 080-0692-001 Cooperative Agreement with Tri County Health Care and Otter Tail County (unanimous)
• Adopted updated Personnel Policy with change making life and disability insurance optional (unanimous)
• Approved separation of County Coordinator and County Engineer positions, appointing Ryan Odden as County Coordinator and Darin Fellbaum as Highway Engineer (4-1, Kangas no)

County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review several items including a resolution for two 2022 replacement buses and employer contributions for 2022 health insurance. The meeting also includes discussions on HVAC improvements at the Solid Waste facility and a tax forfeited property sale.

• Resolution agreement with State of Minnesota for two 2022 replacement buses
• Wadena County employer contribution for 2022 health insurance
• Proposal for HVAC improvements at Solid Waste
• Tax forfeited property sale
• Sale of McCormick Tractor

The board approved several items including a $10,843 HVAC bid, a resolution for two replacement buses, and 2022 health insurance contributions. They also approved a new job classification for the Assessor's office and rescinded/re-approved a tractor sale. The tax-forfeited land sale resulted in 29 of 37 parcels sold for over $422,000.

• Approved consent agenda including warrants totaling $135,129.71 and human services warrants of $5,118.70 (unanimous)
• Approved 2022-2023 Minnesota Family Investment Program agreement for $289,139.00 with Rural Minnesota CEP (unanimous)
• Approved transfer of Monica Sanford to Sheriff's Office at $26.59/hour (unanimous)
• Approved Kitchigami Regional Library allocation of $48,113.50 and Soil & Water allocations totaling $49,500.00 (unanimous)
• Approved Classification of Records Specialist/Appraiser Trainee at grade 51 (4-1, Kangas dissenting)
• Approved HVAC bid from Wadena Sheet Metal and Heating, Inc. for $10,843.00 (unanimous)
• Passed resolution for two 2022 replacement buses with up to 20% local share (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 employer health insurance contributions: $953 employee-only, $1,389 employee+one, $1,782 family (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Wadena County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on October 5, 2021, with a mix of routine approvals and substantive discussions. They will vote on a conditional use permit for a duplex, a phone system upgrade, and a charter for a conservation fund committee, among other items. Discussions are scheduled on consolidating the Northern Shop, purchasing county assets, saving money, and allocating American Recovery Plan Act funds. The meeting will also include a closed session for negotiation strategy.

• Conditional use permit for T & P Properties for a duplex on PID #12.006.2020
• County phone system upgrade
• Charter and per diem/mileage for Conservation Fund Committee
• Public Health Food Pools Lodging Delegation Agreement
• Discussion on American Recovery Plan Act funds

The board approved a $109,921.27 Mitel phone system purchase from Marco LLC, funded from existing accounts. It also approved a conditional use permit for a duplex, a conservation fund committee charter, and agreed to terminate a state delegation agreement for food/pool/lodging inspections. Several items were tabled, including a records specialist position and per diem payments for the conservation committee.

• Approved $109,921.27 phone system purchase from Marco LLC (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permit for duplex on PID #12.006.2020 (unanimous)
• Approved charter for Conservation Fund Committee (unanimous)
• Agreed to terminate MDH delegation agreement for Food, Pools and Lodging (unanimous)
• Tabled records specialist/appraiser trainee classification until next meeting (unanimous)
• Tabled per diem and mileage for Conservation Fund Committee (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including $646,888.38 warrants and $40,057.94 human service warrants (unanimous)
• Approved resolution authorizing sheriff's office to enter traffic safety grant agreement (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Wadena County Board of Commissioners will consider routine consent items, including warrants and appointments, and then take up several regular agenda items. Key discussions include the approval process for American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding and a capital bond master plan facility assessment. The board will also review a proposed MPCA score agreement for 2022-2026 and park board recommendations for improvements.

• Approval to sell mower on Minnbid
• Park Board member appointments for Dorothy Kennelly and Trina Lind
• MPCA Score Agreement for FY 2022-2026
• Sebeka School Nursing Contract 2021-22
• Approval process for usage of American Rescue Plan Act funding

The board approved a process for requesting American Rescue Plan Act funds at work sessions (4-1), and approved a list of park improvements funded by the Tax Forfeit Land Sale Parks Reserve. They also approved the consent agenda, a pollution control grant agreement, and a school nursing contract.

• Approved ARPA fund request process requiring work session review (4-1)
• Approved park improvements including new outhouses, campground expansion, and signage
• Approved consent agenda including warrants totaling $291,981.64
• Approved MPCA Score Agreement for 2022-2026 ($68,000/year)
• Approved Sebeka School nursing contract up to 240 hours at $48.92/hour
• Approved minutes from 9-14-21 with typo correction
• Appointed Dorothy Kennelly and Trina Lind to Parks Board (3-year terms)

County Commissioners

This is a procedural notice stating that Wadena County Commissioners may attend the Association of Minnesota Counties Fall Policy Conference from September 15-17, 2021, at Arrowwood Resort in Alexandria, MN. No decisions or discussions are listed on this agenda.

• Attendance at AMC Fall Policy Conference, Sept 15-17, 2021
• Location: Arrowwood Resort, 2100 Arrowwood Lane NW, Alexandria, MN

County Commissioners

The Wadena County Board of Commissioners is meeting to approve the consent agenda, set the 2022 preliminary levy, discuss the American Rescue Plan Act allocation, and consider a highway department appropriation and tractor sale. A closed session is scheduled for negotiation strategy.

• 2022 Preliminary Levy
• Wadena County American Rescue Plan Act
• CRRSAA Highway Department Appropriation, Approval To Sell Tractor
• Consent agenda: minutes, warrants, human service warrants
• Closed session for negotiation strategy

The board approved the 2022 preliminary property tax levy of $11,152,138, a 4.91% increase from the current year, after budget committee discussions. It also approved several highway equipment purchases funded by federal CRRSA dollars, including a skid steer, tractor, and roller, despite one commissioner's opposition. Additionally, the board approved using up to $35,000 in American Rescue Plan Act funds for a new Human Services vehicle and $12,310 for drug counselor training, contingent on fund eligibility.

• Approved 2022 preliminary levy of $11,152,138 (unanimous)
• Designated $138,188 in federal CRRSA funds to equipment replacement (4-1)
• Approved purchase of 2022 skid steer for $73,255 (4-1)
• Approved purchase of 2022 John Deere tractor for $57,502.26 (4-1)
• Approved purchase of 1997 Ingersoll-Rand roller for $7,500 (3-2)
• Approved sale of Highway Department Unit 51 with $16,000 minimum bid (unanimous)
• Approved up to $35,000 for Human Services vehicle from ARPA funds (4-1)
• Approved $12,310 for Licensed Alcohol Drug Counselor training, contingent on ARPA eligibility (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to consider several items including septic system replacement grants and a memorandum of agreement with the jailer/dispatcher bargaining unit. The agenda also includes discussions on community matching funds and updates to county personnel policies.

• Approval of Low Income Septic System Replacement Grants for PID 08.007.4020 and PID 15.008.4010
• Memorandum of Agreement with Law Enforcement Labor Services Inc. Local 439
• Sourcewell Community Matching Grant Application and County Matching Funds
• Updates to Personnel Policies Articles 6, 7, and 8
• Closed session to discuss proposed settlement of a lawsuit with Nelson Auto Center, Inc.

The Wadena County Board approved applying for a Sourcewell Community Matching Grant with a $2,500 county match, and approved applying for a Capital Improvement Grant for the Friendly Rider building remodel in a 3-2 vote. The board also approved the consent agenda, including warrants totaling over $612,000, and denied a $250 request for a wellness snack day. Personnel policy updates were tabled for further discussion.

• Approved applying for the Sourcewell Community Matching Grant with a $2,500 county match from the MCIT Dividend fund.
• Approved applying for a Capital Improvement Grant for the Friendly Rider remodel in a 3-2 roll call vote; the county's estimated share is $189,000 if the grant is received.
• Approved the consent agenda, including warrants totaling $558,264.58 and human services warrants totaling $53,667.15.
• Denied the $250.00 request for a One Healthy Snack Day for employees.
• Approved the purchase of a 2021 Chevrolet Equinox for $30,699.75 from Nyhus Chevrolet/Buick, funded by insurance and the MCIT Dividend fund.
• Approved accepting two $100 gift cards from a scam victim's family for a plaque and plants honoring crime victims.
• Tabled updates to Personnel Policies Articles 6, 7, and 8 for further discussion.
• Approved the day's agenda with changes, including adding a discussion on the complaint policy.

County Commissioners

The board approved a $48,265 contract with JAAK LLC for chevron sign installation at 47 curves, funded 90% federally and 10% by the county. It also passed resolutions supporting a homeless prevention program and the Wadena Access Road project, and approved consent agenda items including personnel changes and warrants. No items were denied or tabled.

• Approved $48,265 chevron sign contract with JAAK LLC (unanimous)
• Passed resolution supporting MAHUBE-OTWA homeless prevention program (unanimous)
• Passed resolution for Wadena Access Road special appropriation (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including warrants totaling $304,250.43 and personnel changes (unanimous)
• Approved agenda with added MAHUBE-OTWA resolution and CARES Act update (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Wadena County Board of Commissioners is meeting to approve routine items and several specific actions, including a low-income septic system replacement grant, a resolution to revoke a conditional use permit, and a highway department roof repair. The board will also discuss a veterans service officer grant, a mower purchase, and a highway drainage project, followed by a closed session on negotiation strategy.

• Low Income Septic System Replacement Grant for PID 11.028.2020
• Resolution to revoke Conditional Use Permit ZP18-8512 for Bridget King
• Highway Department roof repair approval
• 2021-2022 County Veterans Service Officer Grant
• Purchase of a 48" zero turn mower

The board unanimously approved a $89,780 bid from Herzog Roofing for the Highway Department roof replacement, despite a commissioner's concern about pending building priority reports. They also accepted a $10,000 state grant for the Veterans Service Officer, approved a $5,665 mower purchase for Solid Waste, and revoked a conditional use permit for a veterinary clinic. The meeting included a closed session for negotiation strategy and adjourned at 10:14 am.

• Approved $89,780 Herzog Roofing bid for Highway Department roof (unanimous)
• Accepted $10,000 2021-2022 County Veterans Service Officer Grant (unanimous)
• Approved $5,665 Hustler Fas Trak 48" zero turn mower purchase (unanimous)
• Revoked Conditional Use Permit ZP18-8512 for Bridget R. King (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including warrants totaling $285,573.75 (unanimous)
• Approved Low Income Septic System Replacement Grant of $7,650 (unanimous)
• Approved full-time hire of Michael Marquedant at Solid Waste (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Wadena County Board of Commissioners is holding a strategic planning session to discuss the county's future direction. The meeting is open to the public and will be held in person with a Zoom option.

• Strategic planning session on July 27, 2021 at 3:00 pm
• Location: City of Wadena Council Chambers, 222 2nd St. SE, Wadena, MN
• Purpose: discuss plans for where the county is headed
• Zoom access available with meeting ID 815 2623 3640

The Wadena County Board held a strategic planning session focused on the county's tight budget and high property taxes. Commissioners discussed numerous cost-saving ideas, including combining departments, reviewing county-owned properties, and allowing additional dwelling units. No formal decisions were made, but the board directed staff to explore a north highway garage and Commissioner Weyer to bring the dwelling unit idea to the Planning Commission.

• Directed County Coordinator to explore renting or building a north highway garage and report back in 60 days
• Tasked Commissioner Kreklau to find locations for board meetings in the northern part of the county
• Approved Auditor/Treasurer to create a separate fund for the Sheriff's Department
• Requested information on splitting the County Coordinator and County Engineer positions
• Agreed to have commissioners gather data and present findings in 3-4 weeks

County Commissioners

The Wadena County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda covering minutes, warrants, and a liquor license, followed by regular agenda items including human services reports, a Sebeka mid-route proposal, and a resolution for a transportation economic development grant. The board will also receive a COVID-19 update and enter a closed session for negotiation strategy.

• Approval of warrants and EFT vouchers
• City of Sebeka 2020 TIF reports
• Nimrod Boosters Club temporary on-sale liquor license
• 2021 Greater Minnesota Transportation Economic Development Program application resolution
• Closed session for negotiation strategy

The board unanimously approved a resolution to apply for funding from the Minnesota Department of Transportation's Transportation Economic Development (TED) Program for the TH 10/CSAH 92 intersection improvements. The resolution designates Wadena County as the legal sponsor and notes Tri County Healthcare's 20% local match commitment. The board also approved the consent agenda, including warrants totaling $501,627.41 and a temporary liquor license for the Nimrod Boosters Club. No action was taken on a proposed mid-day transit route to Sebeka, but the board expressed interest and directed staff to explore options.

• Approved resolution to apply for TED Program funding for TH 10/CSAH 92 intersection improvements
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, warrants totaling $501,627.41, and 2020 Sebeka TIF reports
• Approved 1-4 Day Temporary On-Sale Liquor License for Nimrod Boosters Club for Nimrod Bull Bash (Sept 3-5, 2021)
• Discussed potential mid-day transit route to Sebeka; no formal action taken, interest expressed
• Directed Transit Director to explore a route from Menahga to Park Rapids
• Held closed session for negotiation strategy; no public action taken

County Commissioners

The Wadena County Board of Commissioners is meeting remotely and in person to handle routine approvals, set county fees, and consider using an online platform for tax-forfeited land sales. The board will also discuss court signage, IT security, and conservation land efforts.

• Fee schedule hearing for proposed July 2021 county fees
• Bid4Assets proposal for online tax-forfeited land sale
• Approval to repost Highway Unit 13 for sale on MinnBid
• Public Health rental agreement amendment for Maslowski Wellness and Research Center
• Closed session for negotiation strategy

The board rescinded its earlier plan for an in-person auction and approved conducting the tax-forfeited land sale online through Bid4Assets, with a $100 bidding retainer and the sale set for September 2021. The board also approved the fee schedule as presented, formed a committee to pursue 3,500 acres of conservation land, and approved consent agenda items including warrants, contracts, and permits.

• Approved consent agenda including warrants totaling $707,230.95 and human service warrants totaling $41,758.65.
• Approved the Low Income Septic System Replacement on PID #01.027.3030 for $7,200.00.
• Approved MWRC gymnasium as a public vaccination site at $100 per day effective July 1, 2021.
• Approved three school nursing service contracts totaling $29,352.00.
• Approved the 1G214 Premises Permit for Staples Host Lions at Vintage Golf Club.
• Approved posting Highway Department Unit 13 for sale on MinnBid with a $3,000 minimum reserve.
• Approved the fee schedule as presented after a public hearing.
• Rescinded in-person auction and approved online tax-forfeited land sale via Bid4Assets with $100 bidding retainer.

County Commissioners

This agenda is a public notice that Wadena County Commissioners may attend the Association of Minnesota Counties' Spring District Meeting on June 18, 2021, in Fergus Falls. The purpose is to meet as a district to discuss any business presented. No specific decisions or action items are listed on this agenda.

• Commissioners may attend AMC Spring District Meeting at Bigwood Event Center, 925 Western Ave, Fergus Falls, MN

County Commissioners

The board approved a resolution to hold a live auction of 55 tax-forfeited parcels on August 28, 2021, setting minimum bids at 25% of assessed value. The motion passed 4-1, with Commissioner Kangas dissenting. The board also approved several other actions, including a $40,000 demolition of two condemned buildings in Sebeka and a $24,642 road improvement contract.

• Approved the consent agenda, including warrants totaling $340,312.84 and human service warrants of $104,755.91.
• Approved the 2022 Friendly Rider Operating Grant resolution, with a local share of up to 15% of operating costs.
• Denied Tom Lawrence's property valuation appeal, making no change to the assessed value.
• Reduced the assessed value of Hooligan Hideout LLC by $28,000 (land and buildings).
• Reclassified Jonathan Harrison's parcel as agricultural, increasing its value by $10,500.
• Approved a roof over the Ox Cart Display at Old Wadena, not to exceed $2,500.
• Approved a $24,642 road improvement contract with Becker Contracting/Rockwood Sand & Gravel for Anderson's Crossing.
• Approved the demolition of two condemned buildings in Sebeka at an estimated cost of $40,000.

County Commissioners

The Wadena County Board of Commissioners is meeting to consider amendments to and approve the agenda, then will enter a closed session to discuss negotiation strategy. The meeting is otherwise procedural, with no other listed action items.

• Closed session for negotiation strategy

The Wadena County Board met in special session and immediately entered a closed session for negotiation strategy under MN Statute 13D.05, Subd. 1. No substantive decisions were made in open session; the board reconvened and adjourned unanimously.

• Adjourned meeting unanimously (5-0)

County Commissioners

The Wadena County Board of Commissioners will meet to consider consent agenda items, including warrants and permits, and hold a public hearing on a proposed solid waste designation ordinance. They will also discuss conditional use permits for gravel extraction, a quilting retreat, and a second dwelling, as well as highway equipment purchases and a closed session for negotiation strategy.

• Public hearing on Wadena County Solid Waste Designation Ordinance
• Conditional use permit for Minnerath Investments gravel extraction on PID #50.030.4012
• Conditional use permit for Gary & Ann Benson quilting/crafting retreat on PID #90.028.2050
• Conditional use permit for Sammy & Dorothy Davidson second dwelling on PID #03.022.2010
• Approval of up to $15,000 for LINK migration from GIS Reserve Fund #2793

The Wadena County Board of Commissioners adopted the Solid Waste Designation Ordinance on a 4-1 roll-call vote, with Commissioner Kangas opposed. The board also approved several conditional use permits, a transit bus purchase, and multiple highway department contracts and purchases. All other agenda items were approved unanimously.

• Adopted Solid Waste Designation Ordinance (4-1, Kangas nay)
• Approved $90,938 transit bus purchase from North Central Bus & Equipment (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permit for Minnerath Investments gravel extraction (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permit for Gary & Ann Benson quilting/crafting retreat (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permit for Sammy & Dorothy Davidson second family dwelling (unanimous)
• Approved $528,993.49 road project award to Central Specialties Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved $121,571 purchase of dump body, hoist and plow equipment (unanimous)
• Approved 2022-2024 U of M Extension agreement at $236,278 (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Wadena County Board of Commissioners is participating in a Wadena County Family Services Collaborative Board of Directors meeting via Zoom. The agenda is limited to the meeting notice and connection details, with no listed action items or discussion topics.

• Meeting held via Zoom on May 26, 2021 at 4:00 pm
• Meeting ID: 927 7157 5887, passcode provided

County Commissioners

The Wadena County Board of Commissioners will hold a remote meeting on May 18, 2021, to consider routine consent agenda items and several regular agenda items. Key actions include approving special use permits for Twin City Trail Riders, a joint powers agreement for a drug task force, selling three sheriff's vehicles at auction, and an ordinance on assemblies at shows and exhibitions. The board will also discuss strategic planning on excess county properties and tax levy, and enter a closed session for negotiation strategy.

• Special use permits for Twin City Trail Riders
• West Central Minnesota Drug and Violent Crimes Task Force Joint Powers Agreement
• Sheriff's Office to sell 3 squads at Mid State Auto Auction
• Ordinance No. 6 Assemblies at Shows and Exhibitions
• Strategic planning on excess county-owned properties and tax levy

The board unanimously approved recognizing the Meech Bull Bash as a 'regularly established event,' exempting it from Ordinance No. 6 compliance. They also approved the West Central Minnesota Drug and Violent Crimes Task Force agreement, the sale of three retired sheriff's squads, and the consent agenda. A strategic planning discussion covered county-owned properties, tax-forfeited land sales, and potential cost-saving measures.

• Recognized Meech Bull Bash as regularly established event, exempt from Ordinance No. 6 (5-0)
• Approved West Central Minnesota Drug and Violent Crimes Task Force Joint Powers Agreement effective July 1, 2021 (5-0)
• Approved sale of three retired sheriff's squads at Mid-State Auto Auction with minimum bids: 2013 Taurus $5,000, 2017 Explorer $11,000, 2004 Crown Victoria $500 (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including warrants totaling $113,860.30 and human service warrants totaling $18,365.25 (5-0)
• Approved special use permits for Twin City Trail Riders on July 10-11 and September 25-26, 2021 (5-0)
• Authorized Human Services Director to sign Cass County fraud prevention agreement (5-0)

County Commissioners

The Wadena County Board of Commissioners is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, warrants, and new hires. They will also discuss several public health items, including a phased retirement for the Public Health Director and hiring an Associate Director. A notable action is authorizing a public hearing for a solid waste designation ordinance. The meeting includes a closed session for negotiation strategy.

• Authorization to hold public hearing for solid waste designation ordinance
• Phased retirement option and benefit payout for Public Health Director
• Personnel hire for Public Health Associate Director
• Emergency Medical Services Week proclamation 2021
• Cooperative agreement SAP 080-599-025 and final design approval SAP 080-594-003

The board approved creating a temporary Public Health Associate Director position (Grade 57, 100% FTE) to train a successor during Director Cindy Pederson's phased retirement, with Commissioner Kangas dissenting. They also authorized a public hearing for a solid waste designation ordinance, approved a phased retirement for Pederson, and approved several other items including a cooperative bridge agreement and final design for a drainage project.

• Approved Public Health Associate Director position, Grade 57, 100% FTE (4-1, Kangas opposed)
• Authorized public hearing for solid waste designation ordinance on June 1, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved Phased Retirement Option for Public Health Director Cindy Pederson, June 7 to December 3, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including warrants totaling $216,867.67 and $17,898.23 (unanimous)
• Approved reclassification of Administrative Assistant/Paralegal to Grade 53 (unanimous)
• Approved cooperative agreement with Leaf River Township for bridge replacement (unanimous)
• Approved final design for SAP 080-594-003 drainage project (4-1, Kangas opposed)
• Approved sending Chairperson Monson to NACo conference in Maryland, July 9-13, 2021 (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Wadena County Board of Commissioners is meeting remotely and in person to handle routine business, including approving minutes, warrants, and licenses, as well as discussing several grants and equipment purchases. The agenda also includes a closed session for negotiation strategy, which is a standard procedure for discussing certain matters.

• Consider MAHUBE-OTWA application for Minnesota Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Grant
• Purchase 2 pistol gun lockers for Sheriff's Department
• Sheriff's Office to sell 4 squads at Mid-State Auto Auction
• Purchase mobile truck lifts for Highway Department
• Closed session for negotiation strategy

The board approved a cooperative agreement with the City of Wadena to reconstruct Greenwood Ave. from CR 169 to CSAH 20 and bring utilities to the new Tri-County Hospital site, at an estimated cost of $1,700,000. The vote was 4-1, with Commissioner Kangas opposed. The board also approved several other purchases and grants, including a $129,258 truck and a $46,965.11 mobile truck lift.

• Approved SAP 080-692-00X cooperative agreement with City of Wadena for Greenwood Ave. reconstruction (4-1)
• Approved purchase of two pistol gun lockers for Sheriff's Department ($4,107.00)
• Approved purchase of mobile truck lifts for Highway Department ($46,965.11)
• Approved purchase of 2022 Tandem Axle Cab and Chassis from RDO Truck Center ($129,258.00)
• Approved consent agenda including warrants totaling $291,699.49 and human service warrants totaling $27,318.82
• Approved updated Part-Time Solid Waste Attendant position description and reposting
• Approved Emergency Management Performance Grant agreement with MN Dept. of Public Safety ($16,419.00)
• Approved MAHUBE-OTWA application for Minnesota Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Grant

County Commissioners

The Wadena County Board of Commissioners is meeting to present and discuss design alternatives for the SAP 080-594-004, TH 10 drainage project. After a public comment period, the board will vote to approve a preferred design alternative.

• Public presentation of design alternatives for SAP 080-594-004, TH 10 drainage project
• Discussion led by County Engineer Ryan Odden and project engineers Phil Martin and Anthony Maule of Bolton & Menk
• Public comment period for project design alternatives
• Board approval of preferred design alternative

The board met to discuss a $5 million state-funded project to address flooding at the Wadena County Fairgrounds. Engineers presented a lift station plan to reroute water to County Ditch #4, and the board requested a revised concept plan for review. No formal decision was made; the project will be tentatively presented at the next board meeting.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Requested revised concept plan for fairgrounds drainage project by end of week
• Tentatively scheduled project presentation for next week's board meeting
• Adjourned meeting at 7:22 pm (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Wadena County Board of Commissioners will meet remotely to review various administrative items, including warrant approvals, allocation requests, and service reports. The agenda also includes discussions on vehicle purchases and a COVID-19 emergency committee update.

• Approval of Kitchigami Regional Library 1st Half Allocation Request
• Resolution to revoke Conditional Use Permit ZP17-8462
• Payment for repairs to bridge at Old Wadena from Parks Reserve #2771
• Human Services Agency vehicle purchase and sale of 2007 Impala
• Memorandum of Understanding between Wadena County and Cardini-Pearson Funeral Home

The Wadena County Board approved several consent agenda items, including warrants totaling $464,688.05 and a $48,113.50 allocation to the Kitchigami Regional Library. The board authorized bidding for road work on County Road 100 at an estimated cost of $518,882.58 and approved the purchase of a 2021 Ford Escape for $23,650.30. A resolution revoking a conditional use permit for a car sales lot was also approved.

• Approved consent agenda including warrants totaling $464,688.05 (5-0)
• Approved Kitchigami Regional Library allocation of $48,113.50 (5-0)
• Approved resolution revoking Conditional Use Permit ZP17-8462 for car sales lot (5-0)
• Approved Letter of Support for Community Living Infrastructure Grant (5-0)
• Approved resolution seeking Sourcewell funding for youth mental health program (5-0)
• Approved purchase of 2021 Ford Escape for $23,650.30 (4-1 abstain)
• Approved sale of 2007 Impala with minimum bid of $1,000 (5-0)
• Authorized bidding for County Road 100 project at $518,882.58 (4-1 abstain)

County Commissioners

The Wadena County Board of Commissioners meets remotely to approve routine financial warrants and a low-income septic system grant. Key decisions include approving a liquor license for Ernie Rose Golf LLC (dba Vintage Golf Club) and a DNR application for an easement across state land. The board also reviews a conditional use permit for a landscape supply company and discusses a fourth amendment to the PLMSWA financing agreement.

• Approve Liquor License for Ernie Rose Golf LLC II dba As Vintage Golf Club
• DNR Application For Easement Across State Land - SAP 080-601-007
• Resolution To Approve Conditional Use Permit For Randall And Jodi Becker For The Operation Of A Landscape Supply Company On PID 10.022.3020
• Low Income Septic System Replacement Grant Approval For PID 07.019.4020
• Wadena County Fourth Amendment To PLMSWA Joint Powers Financing Agreement

The board unanimously approved a liquor license for Ernie Rose Golf LLC contingent on county attorney approval, a conditional use permit for a landscape supply company, a bond refinancing for Prairie Lakes Municipal Solid Waste Authority, and extensions of COVID-19-related personnel policies and the courthouse screening station. They also discussed open meeting law concerns and multiple housing on parcels but took no action on those topics.

• Approved liquor license for Ernie Rose Golf LLC (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including warrants totaling $434,965.33 and human service warrants totaling $48,470.89 (5-0)
• Approved DNR easement acquisition for bridge replacement (5-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for Randall & Jodi Becker landscape supply (5-0)
• Approved Fourth Amendment to PLMSWA Joint Powers Financing Agreement to refinance bonds (5-0)
• Approved Film Plastic Collection Program Agreement with Otter Tail County (5-0)
• Extended personnel policy changes for vacation, sick, and PLT benefits to July 1, 2021 (5-0)
• Extended screening station attendant position to June 15, 2021 (5-0)

County Commissioners

The Wadena County Board of Commissioners is meeting remotely due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The agenda includes consent items such as minutes, warrants, and a resolution with the Department of Public Safety, plus regular agenda items on human services reports, a surveyor contract for CSAH 4, and a 2021 labor agreement with the International Union of Operating Engineers Local No. 49. The board will also hold a closed session for negotiation strategy.

• Resolution to enter into agreement with Department of Public Safety
• CSAH 4 permanent easement surveyor services
• 2021 labor agreement between County and International Union of Operating Engineers Local No. 49
• Human Services statistical reports and 2020 year-end report
• Closed session for negotiation strategy

The board unanimously approved a one-year labor agreement with the International Union of Operating Engineers Local No. 49ers. Commissioners also approved a consent agenda including warrants, minutes, and a speed enforcement grant agreement, and authorized a full survey of a CSAH 4 parcel to prepare the remaining land for sale. Human Services staff presented statistical and year-end reports, and the board entered a closed session for negotiations strategy.

• Approved 2021 labor contract with International Union of Operating Engineers Local No. 49ers (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including $209,578.12 auditor warrants and $5,497.34 human service warrants (5-0)
• Approved resolution authorizing agreement with MN Dept. of Public Safety for speed enforcement, $2,880 (5-0)
• Approved full survey of CSAH 4 parcel, cost not to exceed $3,000, to enable sale of remaining land (5-0)
• Approved minutes of 3-2-2021 meeting (consent agenda)

County Commissioners

The Wadena County Board of Commissioners is meeting remotely to handle routine business, including approving minutes, warrants, and a liquor license renewal. They will also discuss the county feedlot program annual report, review Ordinance No. 6, and take public comment on sheriff's office body-worn cameras and drones. The board will consider a resolution on CSAH 4 alignment and a maintenance agreement, and may enter a closed session for negotiation strategy.

• Renewal of liquor license for Twin Lakes Lodge-N-Resort
• County Feedlot Program Annual Report 2020
• Ordinance No. 6 review
• Public comment on sheriff's body-worn cameras and UAVs
• Resolution establishing new alignment of CSAH 4

The board unanimously disbanded the Ordinance Committee and approved the 2021-2023 DDA Human Resources maintenance agreement (4-1), with Commissioner Kangas dissenting. They also approved the Sheriff's Office body-worn camera and unmanned aerial vehicle systems, and passed resolutions revoking and re-establishing CSAH 4 alignment.

• Approved consent agenda including warrants totaling $403,277.28 and liquor license renewal for Twin Lakes Lodge-N-Resort.
• Adopted County Charter for Board of Appeal and Equalization and Safety and Security Committee charter with 'appointed' language.
• Approved the County Feedlot Program Annual Report (6 inspections, 81 registered feedlots).
• Disbanded the Ordinance Committee unanimously.
• Approved letter of support to MRC for legislative review of MN Clean Car Rule.
• Rescinded 12-15-20 resolution and approved new resolution revoking CSAH 4 remnant to City of Wadena.
• Approved resolution establishing new alignment of CSAH 4 in City of Wadena.
• Approved Sheriff's Office Body Worn Camera System and Unmanned Aerial Vehicle System.

County Commissioners

The Wadena County Board of Commissioners will meet remotely to handle routine business, including consent agenda items, budget amendments, and various approvals. Notable actions include a conditional use permit for a meat processing facility, an audit RFP, and a closed session for negotiation strategy.

• Conditional use permit for Anthony Catalusei-Besett to operate a meat processing facility on PID 09.016.1030
• Audit RFP for 2021, 2022, 2023
• Repurchase of tax-forfeited property at 20 Main St. SW, Menahga (Parcel #17.300.1990)
• 2021 tax-forfeiture property sale
• Approval to purchase tractor

The Wadena County Board of Commissioners approved a conditional use permit for Anthony Catalusei-Besett to operate a custom meat processing facility on property in Orton Township. The board also approved several other items, including hiring summer interns, a new county audit contract, CARES Act grants to local businesses, and the purchase of a new tractor. A contract with DDA Human Resources was tabled pending further explanation from the company.

• Approved conditional use permit for meat processing facility (unanimous)
• Approved hiring summer interns for Extension, Parks, Highway, and IT (unanimous)
• Approved Clifton Larson Allen for 2021-2023 county audit at ~$50,085/year (unanimous)
• Approved $271,237 in CARES grants to 25 businesses (unanimous)
• Approved repurchase of tax-forfeited property at 20 Main St SW, Menahga for $20,914.93 (unanimous)
• Approved resolution identifying 5 deficient bridges for state funding (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of Massey Ferguson 4710 tractor for $54,028.80 (unanimous)
• Tabled DDA maintenance agreement pending further information

County Commissioners

The Wadena County Board of Commissioners will hold a remote meeting to consider routine consent agenda items, including warrants, agreements, and project sponsorships, as well as regular agenda items such as the 2020 Planning and Zoning annual report and a resolution opposing California's vehicle emissions mandates. The board will also hold closed sessions for an IT security update and negotiation strategy.

• Resolution opposing California low emission and zero emissions vehicle mandates
• Purchase of hydraulic tilt-bed trailer from Parks Reserve #2771
• 2021 Solid Waste Haulers Licenses
• Addendum #1 to Joint Powers Agreement between Wadena County Sheriff's Office and City of Wadena
• Closed sessions for IT security update and negotiation strategy

The board unanimously approved consent agenda items including hiring, warrants, and three LRIP project sponsorships for Orton Township and the City of Verndale. It also approved a $14,923.23 sound system for the council chambers with a Sourcewell grant, and passed a resolution opposing California's low-emission vehicle mandates. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved consent agenda including warrants totaling $777,082.53 and human services warrants totaling $46,346.61 (unanimous)
• Approved hiring of Eileen Meyers, Douglas Wright, and Megan Graten (unanimous)
• Approved LRIP sponsorship for Orton Township 320th St project (unanimous)
• Approved LRIP sponsorship for City of Verndale Eastside Drive project (unanimous)
• Approved LRIP sponsorship for City of Verndale West Service Drive project (unanimous)
• Approved $7,200 purchase of hydraulic tilt bed trailer from Sundby's Trailer Sales (unanimous)
• Approved $14,923.23 sound system from Integration AV Consultants with Sourcewell grant (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution opposing California LEV/ZEV mandates (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Wadena County Board of Commissioners will meet remotely on February 9, 2021, to consider several regular agenda items, including a municipal solid waste disposal agreement, a county Zoom license, CARES funding grants, and a reconsideration of a tractor purchase. The meeting also includes consent agenda items, adoption of committee charters, and a closed session for negotiation strategy.

• Municipal Solid Waste Disposal Agreement
• County Zoom License
• CARES Funding Grants
• Reconsideration of 2-2-21 approval to purchase tractor
• Red Eye Township LRIP project sponsor

County Commissioners

The Wadena County Board of Commissioners will meet remotely on February 2, 2021, to consider routine consent agenda items, several equipment purchases, and a conditional use permit for a dog boarding and training facility. The board will also receive updates on COVID-19 and may enter a closed session for negotiation strategy.

• Conditional use permit for Mark & Jaclyn Rice to operate a 25-dog boarding and training facility on PID # 01-027-3015
• Approval to sell and purchase disc mower, backhoe, and tractor
• Resolution to establish Greenwood Ave in Wadena as County State Aid Highway 92
• 2021 Todd Wadena Community Corrections Subsidy Request
• Wadena County IT support contract for Wadena Police Department

The board unanimously approved a conditional use permit for Mark and Jaclyn Rice to operate a 25-dog boarding and training facility in Aldrich Township, with conditions limiting breeding to 4 females and 4 litters annually, and requiring fencing and trees by June 1, 2023. The board also approved several equipment sales and purchases, including a disc mower, backhoe, and tractor, and authorized an IT support contract with the Wadena Police Department. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved conditional use permit for 25-dog boarding/training facility (unanimous)
• Approved IT support contract with Wadena Police Department (unanimous)
• Approved sale of 2019 Vermeer Disc Mower (min. $6,000) and purchase of M6050 for $10,080 (unanimous)
• Approved sale of 1997 John Deere backhoe (min. $10,000) and purchase of 2015 CAT 430FHS for $82,900 (unanimous)
• Approved sale of 2012 McCormick Tractor (min. $8,000) and purchase of John Deere 5100E for $52,489 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including hiring of three new staff and $219,319.06 in warrants (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Wadena County Commissioners are holding a town hall meeting to discuss the findings of the Wadena County Housing Study, completed by Community Partners Research. The meeting is informational, with no formal decisions or votes listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of Wadena County Housing Study findings
• Town hall meeting held via Zoom

County Commissioners

The Wadena County Board of Commissioners is meeting remotely due to the COVID-19 pandemic. They will consider routine consent items, including warrants and appointments, and discuss several regular agenda items such as a large-assembly licensing ordinance, COVID vaccine updates, and a closed session for negotiation strategy.

• Ordinance No. 6: standards for licensing large assemblies at shows and exhibitions
• Guardian RFID System Agreement for jail operations
• Donation for the Drone Program
• Public Health COVID vaccine update and Maslowski Wellness and Research Center rental agreement
• Closed session for negotiation strategy

County Commissioners

The Wadena County Board of Commissioners will meet remotely on January 12, 2021, to handle routine business and several regular agenda items. Key actions include approving COVID relief funds, setting 2021 commissioner committee assignments, and receiving an update from the COVID-19 emergency executive committee. The meeting will also include consent agenda items such as minutes, warrants, and an extension of unpaid military leave.

• COVID Relief Funds allocation
• 2021 Commissioner Committee Assignments
• COVID-19 Emergency Executive Committee Update
• Approval of auditor warrants and EFT vouchers
• Extension of unpaid military leave

County Commissioners

The Wadena County Board of Commissioners will hold its first meeting of 2021 remotely due to the COVID-19 pandemic. They will elect a chairperson and vice-chairperson, approve the consent agenda (including a liquor license renewal and a legal services contract), and discuss regular agenda items such as highway purchases, a housing study, and appointments. The board will also hold closed sessions for an employee performance evaluation and negotiation strategy.

• Election of Board Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson
• Knob Hill Sportsmans Club liquor license renewal
• 2021 Court Appointed Legal Services Contract
• Highway Department Annual Purchases
• Wadena County Housing Study (Menahga, Sebeka, Staples, Verndale, Wadena)

The board unanimously elected Sheldon Monson as chairperson and Jon Kangas as vice chairperson in a 3-2 vote. They approved the consent agenda, highway department annual purchases, a resolution supporting a joint LRIP application with Todd County, a job grade change, and various appointments. No substantive policy decisions were made beyond routine administrative actions.

• Elected Sheldon Monson as board chairperson (unanimous)
• Elected Jon Kangas as vice chairperson (3-2)
• Approved consent agenda including 3.2 liquor license renewal and $15,000 legal services contract (unanimous)
• Approved $904,000 Highway Department annual purchases (unanimous)
• Approved resolution supporting 2022 LRIP application for CSAH 3 (unanimous)
• Approved Senior Engineering Technician II grade change to grade 55 (unanimous)
• Approved Diana Heston's move to grade 55, step 8 at $30.90/hour (unanimous)
• Approved 2021 AMC delegates and policy committee assignments (unanimous)