Grant County public meetings in 2022

County Board of Commissioners

The Grant County Board of Commissioners is meeting to handle year-end business, including approving the 2023 budget and final levy certification. They will also set 2023 wages, per diem rates, and the holiday schedule, and discuss an abatement policy and disaster abatements.

• 2023 Budget Approval
• 2023 Final Levy Certification
• 2023 Non-Contracted Wages/Cafeteria Plan
• 2023 Commissioner Wages/Cafeteria Plan
• 2022 Disaster Abatements

The Board of Commissioners certified a 2023 county net levy of $8,077,535 and an HRA levy of $100,000. They approved 2023 department budgets and a 3% cost of living adjustment for non-union positions. Other actions included approving a tax abatement policy and various fund transfers.

• Certified 2023 county net levy of $8,077,535 and HRA levy of $100,000
• Approved 2023 department budgets
• Approved 3% cost of living adjustment for 2023 non-union positions
• Approved Grant County Tax Abatement Policy and storm event abatements
• Approved $50,000 fund balance transfer from solid waste to score
• Approved 2023 preliminary solid waste/score budget
• Approved 2023 holiday schedule
• Approved payments for General Revenue, Road & Bridge, Ditch, SCORE, ARPA, and State Collections funds

County Board of Commissioners

The Grant County Board of Commissioners will meet to handle routine business and several specific items, including a public hearing on a Ditch 8 petition, a resolution on Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS), a conditional use permit for Silver Lake, and a closed session for negotiations. They will also consider ARPA funding requests from the City of Hoffman, Lien Township, and Western Prairie (for day care), plus a 2023 IT contract with Morris Electronics.

• Ditch 8 petition hearing
• AIS resolution
• Silver Lake CUP
• ARPA funding for City of Hoffman, Lien Twp, Western Prairie (Day Care)
• Morris Electronics IT Contract 2023

The Board approved several infrastructure projects, including a lighting contract and the transfer of the Samantha Lake outlet project. They also authorized various ARPA fund requests and approved county expenditures across multiple funds.

• Awarded $532,294.75 HSIP lighting project contract to Parsons Electric-Fargo
• Approved payments for General Revenue ($145,870.86), Road & Bridge ($175,724.30), and other funds
• Approved ARPA fund requests for City of Hoffman ($9,960.84), Lien Township ($2,000), and Western Prairie Human Services ($21,383.36)
• Transferred ownership of Samantha Lake outlet project to Bois de Sioux Watershed District
• Approved resolution 12-0122 regarding AIS prevention efforts
• Authorized Highway Foreman to order a new work truck
• Approved 2023 e-waste and fluorescent bulb recycling proposals from Retrofit Recycling
• Approved Morris Electronics 2023 Network Support Contract

County Board of Commissioners

The Grant County Board of Commissioners is meeting to consider a conditional use permit application for Silver and Shaurer Lakes. The agenda contains this single substantive item alongside standard procedural business.

• Conditional use permit application for Silver and Shaurer Lakes

The Board approved Conditional Use Permit 164-022-401 with specific conditions regarding water levels and road safety. The decision requires Grant and Stevens Counties to coordinate a road project and share costs for lake outlet construction.

• Approved Conditional Use Permit 164-022-401 with conditions

County Board of Commissioners

The Grant County Board of Commissioners is meeting in person and via Zoom. The agenda includes a call to order and a follow-up item regarding the Treasurer's Office, with no other substantive items listed.

• Treasurer's Office follow-up discussion

The Grant County Board of Commissioners held a special session to discuss treasurer updates. Following a recommendation from Justin Anderson, the board voted to place the treasurer on administrative leave.

• Placed treasurer Amanda Lustila on administrative leave effective immediately (carried)

County Board of Commissioners

The Grant County Board of Commissioners is meeting to discuss and potentially act on an emergency appointment for a temporary/part-time position and to set the deputy treasurer's wage. The agenda contains only these two items, with no other substantive business listed.

• Emergency appointment for temporary/part-time position
• Deputy treasurer wage determination

The Board approved the temporary hire of Kim Porter as Deputy Treasurer and froze the current pay rate for Jamie Brendmoen. Commissioners authorized a third-party investigation into treasurer actions and passed a resolution demanding the return of account passwords and keys.

• Approved hire of Kim Porter as temporary Deputy Treasurer as of 11/30/2022
• Approved freeze of current pay rate for Jamie Brendmoen as Deputy Treasurer
• Authorized hire of a 3rd party for investigation of treasurer actions
• Adopted resolution requesting treasurer return account passwords and keys by noon 11/30/2022

County Board of Commissioners

The Grant County Board of Commissioners will meet to approve the agenda, minutes, and warrants, and hear committee reports. They will receive a presentation from West Central MN Communities Action on ARPA housing, discuss ARPA funds with the Treasurer, and hold a closed session on human resources negotiations. The agenda also includes a memorandum of agreement regarding Prairie Ridge Hospital.

• ARPA Housing presentation by West Central MN Communities Action
• ARPA Funds Discussion with Treasurer
• Closed Session – Human Resources Negotiations
• MOA Prairie Ridge Hospital

The Board approved a $2,000 ARPA funding request for Elbow Lake Township and a memorandum of understanding with Prairie Ridge Hospital and Health Services. The Board also authorized several fund payments and appointed a voting delegate for MCIT.

• Approved $2,000 ARPA funding request for Elbow Lake Township
• Approved memorandum of understanding with Prairie Ridge Hospital and Health Services
• Approved payments for General Revenue ($430,996.31), Road & Bridge ($470,648.49), County Ditch ($4,352.34), SCORE ($191.97), Election Equipment ($18,561.24), and Tax Forfeit ($26.42) funds
• Appointed Commissioner LaValley as MCIT voting delegate and Commissioner Walvatne as alternate (4-1)
• Approved payment of NACO dues
• Set the truth in taxation hearing location for the courthouse courtroom
• Rescheduled December 6 meeting to December 9

County Board of Commissioners

The Grant County Board of Commissioners will meet on November 1, 2022, to approve the agenda, minutes, and warrants, and hear committee reports. They will discuss a ProWest contract, a Ditch 8 severance petition, solid waste/recycling, and highway project final payments. The board will also enter a closed session for negotiations and consider several agreements and appointments.

• ProWest Contract
• Ditch 8 Petition - Severance
• Final Payment SAP 026-601-18
• Final Payment SAP 026-612-011
• Closed Session – Negotiations

The Board approved ARPA funding for tree replacement and authorized several final payments for road projects. They also expanded solid waste collection routes and appointed election judges. No action was taken on the Prairie Ridge Hospital memorandum of understanding.

• Approved up to $75,000 in ARPA funding for tree replacement at Tipsinah Mounds Golf Course (3-2)
• Approved final payment of $426,303.62 to Riley Bros Construction for project SAP 026-601-018
• Approved final payment of $148,590.82 to Mark Sand & Gravel for project SAP 026-621-011
• Approved solid waste collection route expansion for Elk Lake Estates and South Elk Lake Estates effective January 1, 2023
• Approved annual maintenance and support contract with ProWest & Associates
• Approved FY 2023 Maintenance and Grooming Grant with MN DNR for Low Plains Drifters
• Approved Phase 2 Elections Security Grant with the State of Minnesota
• Appointed Denise Derby, Tina Lindquist, Ashley Hokanson, Marlene Nelson, Sandy Perry, and Kathy Huemoeller as election judges

County Board of Commissioners

The Grant County Board of Commissioners will meet to approve the agenda, minutes, and warrants, and hear committee reports. They will discuss a conditional use permit request for Hendrich's near Stevens County Highway, a TZD resolution, Extension office location, LEC matters, a DACA resolution, HSIP lighting advertising, and a Riverview Dairy deposit. Other items include Truth in Taxation date/time, LATCF, LEC underground easement, election judge appointments, and AMC voting delegates.

• CUP request – Hendrich's/Stevens County Highway
• TZD Resolution (Sheriff)
• DACA Resolution (Highway Engineer)
• HSIP Lighting Advertising
• Riverview Dairy Deposit (Ditch Inspector)

County Board of Commissioners

The Grant County Board of Commissioners is meeting to handle routine approvals and hear department reports. Items include a strategic planning work session, approval of warrants and minutes, and reports from the coordinator, humane society, ditch inspector, highway engineer, assessor, and human resources. The board will also consider a closed personnel session, MCCC board ratification, and an ARPA request from the City of Elbow Lake.

• Final payment for TH 27 ditch culvert
• CSA H 10 update
• Disaster abatements from Assessor
• Cleaning contract from Human Resources
• ARPA request from City of Elbow Lake

The Grant County Board of Commissioners approved payment of bills totaling $691,530.32 across three funds, and authorized amendment #2 to the solid waste contract allowing a private agreement between TFC Poultry and Engebretson's Sanitary Disposal. The board also approved a $16,000 bid for tree removal on ditch 29, final payment to Olson Tile & Excavating for culvert replacement, a local abatement option for parcels affected by May weather events, a cleaning agreement addendum, an ARPA request from the City of Elbow Lake, and a plat in the City of Hoffman. A closed session was held for personnel matters.

• Approved bills totaling $691,530.32 (General Revenue $27,644.42, Road & Bridge $625,588.25, SCORE $38,297.65)
• Approved amendment #2 to solid waste contract allowing private contract between TFC Poultry and Engebretson's Sanitary Disposal
• Approved $16,000 bid from Joe's Cutting-Edge Tree Service for tree removal on ditch 29
• Approved final payment to Olson Tile & Excavating for culvert replacement/TH27 approach
• Approved local abatement option for parcels affected by May weather events
• Approved cleaning agreement addendum with Wagner Enterprise effective October 1, 2022
• Approved ARPA request from City of Elbow Lake
• Approved plat in City of Hoffman

County Board of Commissioners

The Grant County Board of Commissioners will meet to approve the agenda, minutes, and warrants, and hear committee reports. They will discuss a planning update and water quality monitoring at the Douglas ash landfill, a BWSR grant agreement, ARPA fund requests from Tipsinah Mounds Golf Course, City of Elbow Lake, Elbow Lake Twp, and Land Twp, preliminary budgets and levy certification, highway engineer contract amendments for CSAH 10, dental and life insurance, sheriff's LEC, and a 2021 annual report and fee increase from Pope Douglas Solid Waste. The meeting includes a tour with US Fish & Wildlife.

• ARPA fund requests from Tipsinah Mounds Golf Course, City of Elbow Lake, Elbow Lake Twp, Land Twp
• Preliminary budgets and levy certification
• CSAH 10 Archeological Contract Amendments
• Pope Douglas Solid Waste 2021 Annual Report and fee increase
• BWSR grant agreement

The board certified a 2023 preliminary levy of $8,145,236, approved a 4% increase in tipping fees for Pope Douglas Solid Waste, and approved various grants and contracts. A request from Tipsinah Mounds Golf Course for ARPA funds failed on a 2-3 vote.

• Certified 2023 preliminary levy of $8,145,236 (unanimous)
• Approved 4% increase in tipping fees for 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved SSTS grant agreement of $18,600 (unanimous)
• Approved ARPA request from City of Elbow Lake (unanimous)
• Approved ARPA request from Land Township (unanimous)
• Denied ARPA request from Tipsinah Mounds Golf Course (2-3)
• Approved contract amendments for archaeological monitoring on CSAH 10 projects (unanimous)
• Approved change of dental plans to Delta Dental and authorized Hartford for life insurance (unanimous)

County Board of Commissioners

The Grant County Board of Commissioners is meeting to approve the agenda, minutes, and warrants, and to hear committee reports. They will also receive updates from the county coordinator, highway engineer, and human resources committee, including a recommendation for the Solid Waste/Recycling department. A specific item is a request for ARPA funds for Tipsinah Mounds Golf Course.

• Tipsinah Mounds Golf Course ARPA request
• Highway Engineer bridge inspection proposal and project updates
• Human Resources/Personnel Committee recommendation for Solid Waste/Recycling department
• Viking Library presentation by Erin Smith
• Approval of warrants

The Grant County Board of Commissioners approved payments totaling $129,205.26 across several funds, authorized a bridge inspection proposal, and appointed Kay Persons to the HRA Board for a five-year term. An ARPA fund request for $100,000 for Tipsinah Mounds Golf Course was discussed but no action was taken; it will be considered at the September 20 meeting.

• Approved bills: General Revenue $47,699.53, Road & Bridge $76,732.63, Solid Waste $150.31, SCORE $778.27, ARPA $3,713.00
• Approved bridge inspection proposal as presented
• Appointed Kay Persons to HRA Board of Commissioners for 5-year term effective September 11, 2022
• No action taken on ARPA fund request for Tipsinah Mounds Golf Course; deferred to September 20 meeting

County Board of Commissioners

The Grant County Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to discuss proposed law enforcement options. The agenda contains only this discussion item, with no formal decisions or other business listed.

• Discussion on proposed Law Enforcement Options

The board voted 3-2 to move forward with LEC design option A, which includes Klein-McCarthy. The motion was made by Walvatne and seconded by LaValley, with Walvatne, LaValley and Sperr in favor and Troy Johnson and Ken Johnson opposed. Discussion was also held on a newspaper article about the LEC.

• Approved LEC design option A with Klein-McCarthy (3-2 vote)

County Board of Commissioners

The Grant County Board of Commissioners is meeting to approve routine items and discuss several highway, maintenance, and administrative matters. They will consider an amendment for Ditch 3 engineering, final payment for Samantha Lake, a resolution amendment for County 10 archeology, a vehicle purchase, solid waste/recycling, tax forfeiture, a deputy credit card request, and a Herman ARPA request.

• Ditch 3 Engineers Amendment
• Samantha Lake Final Payment
• County 10 Archeological Resolution Amendment
• Vehicle Purchase Request
• Herman ARPA Request

The board voted 3-2 to proceed with the Elbow Lake EDA as the funding option for the Grant County Law Enforcement Center (LEC) project. They also approved multiple road and ditch contracts, vehicle purchases, tax forfeit sale resolutions, and a credit card request. A special meeting was set for August 23 to discuss building design options.

• Approved Elbow Lake EDA bond for LEC project funding (3-2)
• Approved amended agreement with Moore Engineering on Ditch 3 for additional $5,000
• Approved final payment for Samantha Lake project, ownership not transferred
• Approved resolutions to amend archaeological and tribal monitoring contracts
• Approved purchase of 2016 Ford F-550 from Douglas County for $28,000
• Approved purchase of 2023 Ford Bronco Sport for Engineer without trade-in
• Approved tax forfeit sale resolutions and set minimum bid at 70% market value or $4,200
• Approved credit card request for deputy Rustand

County Board of Commissioners

The Grant County Board of Commissioners will meet to approve the agenda, minutes, and warrants, and receive committee reports. They will discuss a vehicle purchase for the highway department, a status update on CSAH 10, a deputy position and squad replacement for the sheriff's office, and an addendum for Extension. Other items include ARPA fund requests from Hoffman and Barrett, a canvassing board, a liquor license renewal, and 2023 wage information.

• Highway Maintenance vehicle purchase
• CSAH 10 project status update
• Sheriff deputy position and squad replacement
• City of Hoffman ARPA funds request
• City of Barrett ARPA funds request

The Grant County Board approved a motion to have PFM draft a ballot question for the November election on a proposed Law Enforcement Center (LEC) at a cost of $8,500,000. The board also approved several purchases, including a new F150 and a F150 Responder squad vehicle, and authorized hiring a deputy. ARPA fund requests from the cities of Hoffman ($10,000) and Barrett ($50,000) were approved, along with a liquor license renewal and recount agreements.

• Approved drafting LEC ballot question for November election at $8.5M
• Approved purchase of 2023 F150 per vehicle replacement schedule
• Approved purchase of F150 Responder to replace Expedition squad
• Authorized advertising and hiring of sheriff deputy
• Approved addendum 2 to University Extension agreement (3-2)
• Approved ARPA funds request by City of Hoffman for $10,000
• Approved ARPA funds request by City of Barrett for $50,000
• Approved liquor license renewal for Tipsinah Mounds Golf Course

County Board of Commissioners

The Grant County Board of Commissioners is meeting to approve the agenda, minutes, and warrants, and to hear committee reports. They will discuss Road & Bridge matters related to CSAH 21, and the Veterans Service Officer will present a FY23 MN DVA grant, Hero Day, and a CVSO appointment. The board will also discuss a Law Enforcement Center (LEC) meeting and an extension addendum.

• Road & Bridge discussion on CSAH 21
• FY23 MN DVA grant for Veterans Service Office
• Hero Day discussion
• CVSO appointment
• LEC meeting discussion

The Grant County Board approved routine payments, hired an assistant county attorney at step 6 for 30 hours per week, approved a mini split unit installation for the courthouse server room, and approved the CSAH 21 MnDot agreement. They also approved the FY23 DVA grant, proclaimed September 10, 2022 as Hero Day, reappointed the Veteran Services Officer, approved an ARPA funds request from Elbow Lake, and appointed ballot board members. No major policy changes or controversial decisions were made.

• Approved bills totaling $69,841.97 (General), $138,671.67 (Road & Bridge), and other funds
• Approved mini split unit installation per Peterson Sheet Metal proposal
• Approved hiring assistant county attorney at step 6, 30 hours/week
• Approved CSAH 21 MnDot agreement and resolution
• Approved FY23 DVA grant as presented
• Proclaimed September 10, 2022 as Hero Day
• Reappointed Robert C Larsen as VSO through July 19, 2026
• Approved ARPA funds request of $70,850.10 for City of Elbow Lake

County Board of Commissioners

The Grant County Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to consider a resolution regarding the PrimeWest DHS Health Plan. The agenda contains only this single item, which is a proposed action for the board to decide on.

• PrimeWest DHS Health Plan Resolution

The Grant County Board of Commissioners held a special meeting and passed a resolution objecting to the Minnesota Department of Human Services' 2023 selection of participating health plans. The motion was approved unanimously by all four commissioners present. No other business was conducted.

• Adopted resolution objecting to 2023 Minnesota DHS health plan selection (4-0)

County Board of Commissioners

The Grant County Board of Commissioners is meeting to approve the agenda, minutes from June 21, and warrants, and to hear committee reports. They will also receive updates from University of MN Extension, Road & Bridge (including a skid loader), the Coordinator on solid waste/recycling, and the Sheriff on a 2017 Expedition vehicle. The meeting includes a discussion of the Law Enforcement Center and a US Fish Wildlife tour.

• Approval of warrants
• Road & Bridge: skid loader
• Solid Waste/Recycling update
• Sheriff: 2017 Expedition
• US Fish Wildlife tour

The board approved the purchase of a John Deere 331G skid loader without extended warranty and with sale of the current loader (3-2), and approved a low bid from Joe Riley Construction for paving part of the recycling center lot (3-2). A motion to put a law enforcement center question on the November 2022 ballot failed (1-4). The board also approved paying bills totaling $964,349.46 and an addendum to the University of Minnesota agreement.

• Approved purchase of John Deere 331G without extended warranty, selling current skid loader (3-2)
• Approved low bid from Joe Riley Construction for paving recycling center lot (3-2)
• Denied motion to put law enforcement center on November 2022 ballot (1-4)
• Approved bills: General Revenue $5,960.34, Road & Bridge $948,060.94, County Ditch $5,827.50, Score $4,500.68
• Approved addendum to University of Minnesota agreement for educator/intern mileage reimbursement
• Appointed Commissioner Walvatne as alternate for Child and Youth Council
• Motion to purchase skid loader with extended warranty and trade-in died (no second)
• Motion to contribute $500 for Hoffman recycling trailer site died (no second)

County Board of Commissioners

The Grant County Board of Commissioners will meet to approve the agenda, minutes, and warrants, and receive committee reports. They will hear from the Pomme de Terre River Association, discuss a skid loader proposal, consider a local option for tax abatement/credit and vehicle tires, review highway curve bids, and explore financing options for the Law Enforcement Center. The board will also address the treasurer's unexpired term appointment and a Gallagher proposal.

• Pomme de Terre River Assoc presentation
• Skid Loader Proposal
• Local Option for Tax Abatement/Credit
• SP 026-070-013 HSIP Curve Bids
• LEC Finance Options

The Grant County Board approved paying bills, appointed Amanda Lustila as County Treasurer, and approved Gallagher as the county health insurance broker. They also rejected all bids for road project SP 026-070-013 and decided to hold informational meetings on the proposed Law Enforcement Center.

• Approved payment of bills across multiple funds totaling $106,119.71
• Appointed Amanda Lustila as County Treasurer to fill unexpired term
• Approved Gallagher as county health insurance broker
• Rejected all bids for SP 026-070-013, will rebid in fall 2022
• Approved county credit card for Reed Peterson
• Decided to hold two informational meetings in mid-July on proposed LEC
• Consensus to hold commissioner warrants for 3 days per MN Statute 373.09

County Board of Commissioners

There is no agenda available for this meeting. No items were listed for discussion or decision.

The Grant County Board of Appeals and Equalization met on June 13, 2022, and heard an appeal from Troy Rupp regarding the valuation of a residential home and adjacent lot in Pelican Lake Township. The board voted 3-1 to make no change to the valuations for the two properties. A separate appeal by Jaxson Lang was not heard because Lang did not attend or submit a written appeal, and no action was taken.

• Set 30-minute timeframe for Lang appeals (motion carried)
• Denied Rupp's valuation appeal for PID 12-0534-201 and PID 12-0534-202 (3-1)

County Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss the application and reporting process for ARPA housing funds. The meeting also includes updates on highway engineering, human resources, and facility management.

• ARPA funds discussion regarding WCMCA & HRA housing
• Wetland delineation contract
• TH 27 Culvert project
• Division Street project
• Courthouse elevator maintenance

The board earmarked $175,000 of county ARPA funding for housing until a plan is developed, and approved a draft ARPA funding application for cities and townships. It also approved several highway contracts, including a wetland delineation contract and a culvert replacement project, and approved the 2022 solid waste/recycling license. A motion to create a coordinator position was withdrawn.

• Earmarked $175,000 of ARPA funds for housing (carried)
• Approved draft ARPA funding application for cities/townships (3-2)
• Approved property damage release claim 2220187602 (carried)
• Awarded wetland delineation contract to Houston Engineering for $6,716 (carried)
• Approved culvert replacement and TH27 approach contract to Olson Tile & Excavating for $106,262.50 (carried)
• Approved 2022 solid waste/recycling license to Engebretson Disposal (carried)
• Approved $20 donation for door unlock (carried)
• Motion to create coordinator position withdrawn

County Board of Commissioners

The agenda for this meeting is not available, so there are no items to report on. The document contains only a placeholder stating that no agenda exists.

The Grant County Board of Commissioners held an emergency meeting on June 1, 2022, and adopted a resolution declaring a state of emergency related to the May 30 storm event. The motion was made by Troy Johnson, seconded by Walvatne, and carried. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted resolution declaring a state of emergency for May 30 storm (unanimous)

County Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to approve various highway department bids and a partnership agreement with MnDOT. The agenda also includes discussions regarding engineering grants and human resources planning.

• 2022 Striping Bid Approval
• 2022 Ditch 3 Tree Removal Bid Approval
• Master Partnership Agreement with MnDOT
• Lessard-Sams Heritage Council Grant discussion
• Grant County PMAP Resolution

The Grant County Board declared a state of emergency in response to the May 12 storm, approved multiple highway contracts including striping and tree removal, and authorized $25,000 in-kind matches for three conservation grant projects. The board also approved a revised redistricting resolution, a resolution supporting PrimeWest Health as the county's managed care organization, and required entities to sign a hold harmless agreement to receive ARPA funds.

• Adopted resolution declaring state of emergency (unanimous)
• Approved low bid for traffic striping to Traffic Marking Service for $18,712.78 (unanimous)
• Approved low bid for tree removal on ditch #3 to Joe's Cutting Edge Tree Service for $27,000 (unanimous)
• Approved 2022-2027 master partnership contract with MnDOT (unanimous)
• Authorized highway department to dispose of trees from CSAH 10 project to other political subdivisions (unanimous)
• Approved $25,000 in-kind match for each of three Lessards-Sams grant projects (unanimous)
• Approved July 27 as county employee appreciation day (unanimous)
• Approved revised redistricting resolution with 2-year term for district 5 in 2022 election (unanimous)

County Board of Commissioners

The Grant County Board of Commissioners is meeting to approve the agenda, minutes, and warrants, and to hear committee reports. They will discuss several items including a US Fish & Wildlife easement certification, public health reports, a sheriff's grant and radar speed signs, highway projects, and ARPA funding. A closed session on personnel is also scheduled.

• US Fish & Wildlife easement certification
• Horizon Annual Report and Prime West Resolution (Public Health)
• MN ADE Project Grant and Radar Speed Signs (Sheriff)
• HSIP Curves SP 026-070-013 and HSIP Lighting SP 026-070-016 (Highway)
• ARPA Funding discussion

The Grant County Board approved a $25,000 ARPA payment to Productive Alternatives and approved several other items, including a wildlife habitat easement certification, HSIP bid authorizations, and a resolution supporting PrimeWest. The board also voted to separate the Coordinator and HRA offices in the future and declined to contribute to the Red River Basin request. A motion to draft an ARPA disclaimer for cities and townships failed, but a similar motion later passed.

• Approved $25,000 ARPA payment to Productive Alternatives
• Approved wildlife habitat easement certification for Merilyn Mau parcel (4-1)
• Approved HSIP Curves bid authorization SP 026-070-013
• Approved HSIP Lighting contract amendment SP 026-070-016
• Approved resolution of support for PrimeWest health plan
• Approved separation of Coordinator and HRA offices in the future
• Approved amended Counties Providing Technology JPA
• Motion to draft ARPA disclaimer failed (2-3), later motion passed (4-1)

County Board of Commissioners

The Grant County Board of Commissioners is meeting to discuss and potentially act on several items, including appointments, funding allocations, and administrative matters. Key topics include ARPA funding, county commissioner redistricting, and a congressionally directed spending application from the Sheriff's Office. The meeting also includes a closed session for personnel matters.

• Bois de Sioux Watershed appointment
• US Fish & Wildlife easement certification
• PFM – ARPA funding discussion
• County Commissioner Redistricting
• Sheriff's Office Congressionally Directed Spending Application

The Grant County Board approved $417,000 in ARPA funds for community partnerships with cities and townships, and directed communication of the partnership to local governments. The board also approved a redistricting plan shifting Stony Brook Township and the City of Wendell from District 2 to District 5, set a 6-year term for the District 5 Commissioner at the 2022 election, and approved various administrative items including bills, a watershed manager reappointment, a fuel surcharge effective date, a private cemetery plat, an employee training session, an AIS advertising rental agreement, and engineering work for county ditch 3.

• Approved $417,000 ARPA community partnership funds (3-2)
• Approved redistricting plan shifting Stony Brook Township and City of Wendell to District 5
• Set 6-year term for District 5 Commissioner at 2022 election
• Approved bills totaling $182,862.75 across all funds
• Re-appointed Doug Dahlen as watershed manager to Bois de Sioux Watershed
• Set effective date of fuel surcharge for Engebretson Disposal to April 1, 2022
• Approved private cemetery plat as presented
• Approved engineering work for county ditch 3 from Moore Engineering

County Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss the use of ARPA funds and review human resources market studies. The meeting includes reports from the Highway Engineer, Emergency Management, and SWCD.

• ARPA Funds Discussion
• CR 10 Agreement/Schedule
• Strehlo Slough Grant Application
• EMPG Grant
• SWCD Aid Fund

The Grant County Board of Commissioners held a regular meeting on April 5, 2022, approving routine items such as bills, minutes, and several contracts. A motion to allocate $192,500 of county ARPA funds to cities on a dollar-for-dollar match failed unanimously. The board also approved a wage and benefit study, a change order for the CSAH 10 project, and various grants and contracts.

• Approved payment of bills totaling $195,234.54 across General Revenue, Road & Bridge, and Score funds
• Rejected motion to provide $192,500 in county ARPA funds to cities on a dollar-for-dollar match (failed, all opposed)
• Approved Baker Tilly wage and benefit market study for county employees
• Approved change order #3 for CSAH 10 project
• Approved WSB & Associates inspection contract for CSAH 10 project (4-1)
• Approved $5,400 Field to Flyway Engineering grant application for lowering water levels on Ditch 11, Patchen and Samantha Lakes (4-1)
• Accepted 2021 EMPG grant as presented
• Approved 2022 election security grant agreement for $21,335.99

County Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review committee reports regarding ARPA funding for Minnewaska Community Health Services and Maplewood Manor. The meeting also includes discussions on dust control bids, tax forfeitures, and a solid waste contract.

• Dust control bids from the Highway Department
• Solid Waste Contract discussion
• CSAH 10 Resolution
• ARPA Funding reports for Minnewaska Community Health Services and Maplewood Manor
• Tax Forfeitures report from the Treasurer

The Grant County Board approved routine payments, a dust control quote, a tax forfeit parcel repurchase, a recycling contract, an archaeological monitoring resolution, a mental health joint powers agreement, an audit engagement letter, and a raffle permit. No action was taken on ARPA funding or the proposed Law Enforcement Center (LEC) public meetings.

• Approved bills totaling $28,857.47 (General Revenue), $283,617.72 (Bridge), and other funds
• Approved Hennen Lawn Care dust control quote for $32,400
• Approved repurchase of tax forfeit parcel 07-0011-000 by March 31, 2022
• Approved contract and license with SW Inc for metal and appliance recycling
• Adopted resolution for local share of archaeological monitoring for CSAH 10 project
• Approved joint powers agreement with Region 4 South Adult Mental Health (4-1, Troy Johnson opposed)
• Approved 2021 fiscal audit engagement letter with Office of State Auditor
• Approved exempt permit for Lakes Area Archers raffle

County Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review committee reports and administrative updates. Discussion items include highway agreements, emergency management, and ARPA funding.

• CSAH 54 3rd Street Agreement
• Distracted Driving Awareness Month TZD update
• SWCD Water Plan report
• ARPA Funding discussion
• Redistricting discussion

The Grant County Board approved routine payments, set a redistricting hearing for the third Tuesday in April, declared April as distracted driving awareness month, and approved multiple recycling contracts and the 2022 solid waste budget. No action was taken on ARPA funding requests from Maplewood Manor or the proposed law enforcement center.

• Approved bills totaling $298,086.23 across General Revenue, Bridge, and Score funds
• Set county redistricting hearing for the 3rd Tuesday in April
• Declared April as distracted driving awareness month
• Approved 2022 E-waste recycling contract with Retrofit Recycling
• Approved 2022 fluorescent bulb recycling contract with Retrofit Recycling
• Approved 2022 used oil/filters/anti-freeze recycling contract with East Side Oil
• Approved 2022 Solid Waste/Score budget and assessments
• Approved road agreement for reconstruction of Third Street with CSAH 54 and TH55

County Board of Commissioners

The Grant County Board of Commissioners will meet to approve the agenda, minutes, and warrants, and receive committee reports. They will discuss ARPA funding requests from the City of Barrett, cybersecurity training, speed radar signs, highway projects, solid waste/recycling, and an election officials resolution. The meeting includes both in-person and remote participation options.

• ARPA funding request from City of Barrett
• CSAH Advance Resolution and CSAH 54/TH 55 Agreements
• County Ditch Levies and ditches within Five Mile Creek (SW)
• Election Officials Resolution
• Redistricting

The Grant County Board of Commissioners approved payments totaling over $668,000 across multiple funds, including General Revenue and Bridge Fund. They approved a 3-year security awareness training subscription, a resolution supporting public safety legislation, several road and ditch resolutions, and set an e-Waste collection fee. They also approved a governance agreement for the Child and Youth Council and a membership to Central Lakes Trail.

• Approved payment of bills across multiple funds, including General Revenue Fund - $74,557.84 and Bridge Fund - $585,615.44
• Approved a 3-year option quote for KnowBe4 security awareness subscription and training from Morris Electronics
• Approved a resolution supporting HF 2821/SF 2670 and Public Safety Initiative
• Approved a County State Aid Highway Funds Advance Resolution
• Approved resolutions providing local share to archaeological and tribal monitoring for CSAH 10 reconstruction
• Approved a resolution to enter into MnDot agreement 1048701 for CSAH 54 realignment
• Approved 2022 county ditch levies for six ditches, ranging from $2,000 to $20,000
• Set e-Waste collection fee at $.50 per pound at the recycling center effective 4/1/22

County Board of Commissioners

The Grant County Board of Commissioners will meet to review committee reports and approve warrants. Discussions include a follow-up report on speed radar signs and the purchase of radios using ARP funds.

• ARP Fund Radio Purchase
• Speed Radar Sign Follow-up Report
• Solid Waste/Recycling update
• Closed Session – Personnel

The board approved purchasing two radar speed signs per city using ARPA funds, with the county covering maintenance and permits for signs on county roads. It also approved using ARPA funds for sheriff's office radios and authorized hiring a deputy above staffing levels. Recycling contracts were awarded to Retrofit Recycling and SW Inc.

• Approved purchase of 2 radar speed signs per city with ARPA funds (motion carried)
• County to pay maintenance/permits for 2 radar signs per city (4-1, Troy Johnson opposed)
• Approved $19,657 ARPA purchase of 2 mobile and 2 portable radios for Sheriff's Office
• Authorized hiring a Sheriff's Deputy above staffing levels
• Approved Retrofit Recycling proposal for E-waste recycling
• Approved Retrofit Recycling proposal for florescent bulb recycling
• Approved SW Inc proposal for metals and appliance recycling
• Approved HAVA grant application to Office of Minnesota Secretary of State

County Board of Commissioners

The Grant County Board of Commissioners will meet to approve the agenda, minutes, and warrants, and receive committee reports. They will discuss human resources items including pay equity and a deputy recorder hire, a postage machine purchase, year-end reports, a block grant, American Rescue Plan funds, and recycling. A child and youth council appointment is also on the agenda.

• Pay Equity Approval
• Deputy Recorder Hire
• Postage Machine
• NRBG Block Grant 2022/2023
• American Rescue Plan

The Grant County Board of Commissioners approved routine payments and administrative items, including a pay equity report, a new postage machine lease, and a recycling proposal. They also appointed Commissioner LaValley to the CYC Governance Board but took no action on the Governance Agreement or funding.

• Approved agenda and January 4, 2022 minutes
• Approved bills totaling $718,529.01 across multiple funds
• Approved submission of pay equity report
• Authorized closure of Recorders Office for deputy recorder interviews
• Approved lease of new postage machine for Courthouse
• Approved NRBG Grant as presented
• Accepted recycling proposal from East Side Oil
• Approved resolution supporting full funding of SCORE grants to counties

Western Prairie Joint Human Services Board Meeting

The board voted to transfer all IT services from Pope County IT to Morris Electronics, and approved paying Pope County IT for services rendered in Q4 2021 at $63/hour and for 2022 at $65/hour. Several contracts and policies were approved, including a Lakeland Mental Health contract, a PrimeWest amendment, a Public Defender contract, and a Prairie Community Services contract. The board also approved purchasing two vehicles from Pope County and passed a resolution to exit the Minnesota Merit System. A motion to offer Zoom for public participation failed in a tie vote.

• Approved moving all IT services to Morris Electronics (MCU)
• Approved paying Pope County IT $63/hr for Q4 2021 and $65/hr for 2022 services (MCU)
• Approved Lakeland Mental Health contract for school-based services at $60,000 (MCU)
• Approved PrimeWest Targeted Case Management amendment (MCU)
• Approved Public Defender contract for Grant County with amendments (MCU)
• Approved Prairie Community Services contract for Pope County residents (MCU)
• Approved purchasing 2015 Grand Caravan for $12,000 and 2015 Chevy Equinox for $13,000 from Pope County (MCU)
• Passed resolution to exit Minnesota Merit System (unanimous roll call)

County Board of Commissioners

The Grant County Board of Commissioners is meeting to reorganize for the new year, approve the agenda and prior minutes, and handle routine approvals including warrants and committee reports. They will also discuss an assessment change, an inclement weather policy, treasurer approvals, and set the 2022 permit fee schedule, regular meeting dates, publishing bids, and committee appointments.

• 2022 Permit Fee Schedule
• Inclement Weather Policy
• Assessment Changes
• 2022 Regular Meeting Dates
• 2022 Publishing Bids & Official Newspaper

The Grant County Board of Commissioners held its regular meeting on January 4, 2022, and took several actions. They reorganized by electing Bill LaValley as Chair and Troy Johnson as Vice-Chair for 2022. The board approved the payment of bills, a letter of support for the Runestone broadband project, a revised inclement weather policy, 2022 depository designations and investment policy, a new permit fee schedule, and the Grant County Herald as the official newspaper. No action was taken on ARP funding.

• Elected Bill LaValley as Board Chair and Troy Johnson as Vice-Chair for 2022
• Approved payment of bills totaling $243,245.79 across four funds
• Approved letter of support for Runestone broadband project with ARP funds
• Approved revised inclement weather policy including CodeRed notifications
• Approved 2022 depository designations and investment policy
• Approved permit fee schedule with cell tower, solar, and after-the-fact permits at $500-$1,000
• Set meeting dates for first and third Tuesdays at 9:00 a.m.
• Named Grant County Herald as official newspaper and accepted publishing bid