Wadena County public meetings in 2023
3 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
County Commissioners
The commissioners approved the September 12 warrants totaling $86,679.35. They transferred interim opioid‑settlement responsibilities to Auditor/Treasurer Heather Olson (5‑0). The board authorized advertising for a Network Technician I or II position unanimously. Finally, they adopted the DDA proposal to conduct the search for the next County Coordinator/Administrator, also unanimously.
- Approved September 12 warrants for $86,679.35 (consent agenda)
- Transferred opioid settlement committee duties to Auditor/Treasurer Heather Olson (5-0)
- Approved advertising for a Network Tech I or II position (unanimous)
- Adopted DDA proposal for County Coordinator/Administrator search (unanimous)
- Approved the day's agenda (unanimous)
County Commissioners
The Board approved a conditional use permit for a gravel extraction operation and adopted a new Housing Tax Abatement Policy. They also authorized repairs to the Bullard Bluff cartway and approved several consent agenda items including warrants totaling over $3.1 million.
- Approved Conditional Use Permit for Barbara Mathiew/Menahga Concrete gravel extraction (Unanimous)
- Approved $3,300 low quote from Enberg Service for Bullard Bluff cartway repairs (with budget cap of $5,000)
- Approved Housing Tax Abatement Policy and Application with modifications to construction start requirements
- Approved warrants totaling $3,096,575.42 and Human Services warrants of $31,036.73
- Approved 2024 Court Appointed Legal Services Contract with Malcolm Whynott
- Approved liquor license for Hville Op. Inc (10-1-23 to 9-30-24)
- Approved re-appointment of Penny Nelson to County Extension Committee (1-1-24 to 12-31-26)
- Approved hire of Hailey Mousseau as Social Worker Intern at $14.00 per hour
County Commissioners
The Board awarded a construction contract for project SP 080-623-022 to Structural Specialties Inc. and approved related inspection services. The Board also authorized landfill monitoring work and updated disability insurance plans. A proposed housing tax abatement policy was sent back for modifications.
- Awarded SP 080-623-022 construction contract to Structural Specialties Inc. for $1,553,776.50 (4-0)
- Approved construction inspection services for SP 080-623-022 with Erickson Engineering (4-0)
- Authorized $20,400 professional services agreement with Barr Engineering for landfill monitoring wells and test pits (4-0)
- Approved updating short-term and long-term disability plan designs with New York Life (4-0)
- Approved up to $1,000 for beaver removal on County Ditch 6 using landowner-donated funds (4-0)
- Approved requesting quotes to replace the Human Services garage floor with reinforced concrete (3-1)
- Authorized payment of legal expenses for Wadena County vs. Astera Health Inc. from General Revenue Fund (4-0)
- Tabled Housing Tax Abatement Policy for modifications