Grant County public meetings in 2023

County Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review items including the Otter Tail Power Co transmission line and the Highway Improvement Plan. The meeting also includes discussions on solid waste, human resources policies, and marriage officiant fees.

• Otter Tail Power Co Big Stone South to Alexandria Transmission Line discussion
• Marriage Officiant Filing Fee review
• Highway Improvement Plan update
• Review of 2024 Tobacco License Applications
• Final Levy Certification

County Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review several highway-related resolutions including bridge replacement and LRIP sponsors. The meeting also includes discussions on human resources, land management hiring, and solid waste/recycling.

• LRIP Sponsor Resolution – Wendell
• LRIP Resolution – CSAH 5
• Bridge Replacement Resolution
• Equipment Purchases
• Full Time Assistant Hire for Land Management

County Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to approve the agenda, minutes, and warrants. Discussion items include a Right of Way Map for County Road 34 and human resources topics.

• Right of Way Map No 40 – County Road 34
• Human Resources: Right to Know and Tech Survey
• Closed Session

County Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review the Highway Engineer's draft transportation plan and LRIP grant application. The meeting also includes updates on law enforcement, solid waste, and a closed session regarding union negotiations.

• Draft Transportation Plan discussion
• LRIP Grant Application review
• Closed Session for Union Negotiations
• ARPA Funds Request-Hoffman
• Drug Court Funding Request Letter

County Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review highway department updates, including GCD 1 redetermination and an LRIP sponsor resolution. The meeting also includes reports on NRBG grants and the Pope Douglas Ash Site.

• GCD 1 Redetermination
• LRIP Sponsor Resolution
• NRBG Grant discussion
• Pope Douglas Ash Site Report
• Human Resources insurance and policy review

County Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review several engineering service proposals for highway and fish passage projects. The meeting also includes discussions on human resources policies, a policy exemption request, and updates regarding the Sheriff's office.

• Moore Engineering proposal for GCD 8/TH 27 fish passage
• Braun Intertec geotechnical evaluation proposals for CSAH 20 and CSAH 4
• Field to Flyway general engineering services proposal
• Henrichs/Stevens Conditional Use Permit (CUP) review
• Runestone Telecom Assn ARPA request

County Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss various departmental funding requests, including Drug Court and Horizon Public Health. The meeting also includes discussions on preliminary budgets, levy certification, and a fire/tax abatement application.

• Drug Court funding request
• Horizon Public Health CYC funding
• Fire/Tax Abatement Application 02-0081-000
• Preliminary Budgets / Levy Certification

County Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss departmental updates, including hardware purchases and policy changes. The agenda also includes reviewing grant addendums and several requests for ARPA funds.

• Addendum to University of Minnesota Extension MOA
• Recorder Lifecycle & Bastion Renewal Agreement
• 2022 EMPG Grant update
• Delaware Twp ARPA Funds Request
• Tipsinah Mounds Golf Course ARPA request

The Board approved several fund payments, including a $1,314,616.48 billing for Riley Bros Construction Inc. Officials also updated county IT and cell phone policies and approved a MnDot agreement for TH27.

• Approved payments for General Revenue ($23,891.45), Road & Bridge ($70,731.83), and Computer Fund ($11,924.44)
• Approved $1,314,616.48 payment to Riley Bros Construction Inc and up to $25,000 to Ontrack
• Approved $2,000 ARPA funding request for Delaware Township
• Approved ARPA funds payment to Tipsinah Mounds
• Approved $3,200 contribution agreement with West Central Initiative for 2024
• Approved MnDot agreement for TH27
• Approved new cell phone policy, dual authentication policy, and passphrase policy
• Approved purchase of a milling machine attachment for the skid loader

County Board of Commissioners

The Grant County Board of Commissioners will meet to approve the agenda, minutes, and warrants. The meeting includes an MCIT briefing and updates from the Sheriff.

• Approval of Warrants
• MCIT Briefing
• Sheriff update regarding Site Inspection Contract

The Board approved a testing and inspection contract with American Engineering for the LEC project. Officials also authorized a review of LEC building plans to determine eligibility for Federal Inflation Reduction Act refunds.

• Approved payments for General Revenue Fund ($29,558.61), Road & Bridge Fund ($1,238,462.55), Computer Fund ($6,975.00), County Ditch Fund ($5,801.00), Solid Waste Fund ($23,119.41), and SCORE Fund ($3,502.62)
• Tabled approval of minutes from previous meetings
• Approved contract from American Engineering for LEC project testing and inspection
• Authorized sending LEC building plans to Apex to determine Federal Inflation Reduction Act refund eligibility
• Authorized building committee to approve agreement with Apex if cost is less than 10% of cost savings

County Board of Commissioners

The Grant County Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting to discuss a request from Pro-Ag Elevator in Hoffman regarding the use of a County Road.

• Pro-Ag Elevator, Hoffman Use of County Road Request

The meeting lasted one minute and resulted in no official actions. A request from ProAg Elevator for a temporary scale on Highway 5 was withdrawn.

• ProAg Elevator request for temporary scale on Highway 5 withdrawn; no action taken

County Board of Commissioners

The Grant County Board of Commissioners will meet to review warrants, discuss an aquifer study for Traverse County, and address highway department items. The agenda also includes a discussion regarding emergency communications grants and deputy credit cards.

• Emergency Communications Grant discussion
• Discussion of Tiling Permit Fee
• CJD2 Petition for Outlet
• LEC Ground Breaking

The Board of Commissioners approved an application for an Emergency Communications grant and a county credit card for a deputy. They also approved a petition for a ditch outlet and a road right-of-way permit. No action was taken on a request to fund an aquifer study in Traverse County.

• Approved payment of bills: General Revenue Fund ($61,465.41), Road & Bridge Fund ($4,626.12), and County Ditch Fund ($2,467.50)
• Approved resolution authorizing application for an Emergency Communications grant
• Approved county credit card for Deputy Jordan Skadsem
• Approved petition for outlet to CDJ2 for PID 16-0036-000 (benefit $847.67) and PID 16-0037-000 (benefit $85.42) with $500.00 outlet fee
• Approved permit application for drain or tiling into road right-of-way
• Tabled request for contribution to Traverse County aquifer study pending additional information

County Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to approve the agenda, minutes, and warrants. The meeting includes discussions regarding West Central Initiative, Sheriff trustee forms, and an engineer's petition withdrawal.

• Withdrawal of the petition for review of OHW for Elbow Lake
• Stony Brook Township Bridge Project
• US Bank Trustee Forms
• CPT Service Agreement
• CPT Hosting Agreement

The Board certified representatives for LEC Bonds and established payment and change order approval processes for the LEC project. The Board also approved professional services and hosting agreements with Counties Providing Technology and authorized the withdrawal of a petition to the MN DNR.

• Approved payments for General Revenue ($48,121.36), Road & Bridge ($89,282.85), Computer ($648.61), Solid Waste ($149.89), Score ($996.48), and MN State Collections ($408.00) funds
• Certified Troy Johnson as authorized County Representative and Chad Van Santen as alternate for LEC Bonds
• Appointed Troy Johnson, Jon Combs, and Jeff Holsen (or designee) for LEC project invoice payment approval
• Authorized 2 of 3 approval by Troy Johnson, Jon Combs, and Jeff Holsen (or designee) for LEC project change orders under $5,000
• Authorized withdrawal of a petition to the MN DNR for OWH for Elbow Lake and Samantha Lake
• Approved professional services agreement with Counties Providing Technology
• Approved hosting agreement with Counties Providing Technology
• Approved cash donation to the Sheriff’s Department for a door unlock

County Board of Commissioners

The Grant County Board of Commissioners will meet to approve warrants, minutes, and the agenda. The meeting includes discussions regarding the County Engineer position and various committee reports.

• County Engineer human resources discussion
• LEC resolution
• ARPA request from Pomme de Terre Twp
• Grant County Humane Society report

The Board appointed Matthew Yavarow as County Engineer effective August 1, 2023. The Board also approved various fund payments, including ARPA funds for Pomme de Terre Township and the 2023 allotment for the Grant County Humane Society.

• Hired Matthew Yavarow as County Engineer at grade 19 step 10
• Adopted resolution 23-0701 appointing Matthew Yavarow as County Engineer (Aug 1, 2023 - May 31, 2024)
• Approved $2,000 in ARPA funds for Pomme de Terre Township
• Approved 2023 allotted payment to Grant County Humane Society
• Approved lease agreement and disclosure undertaking resolution (4-1)
• Approved MOU with Teamsters for voluntary DRIVE payroll deductions
• Approved bills for General Revenue ($49,492.90), Road & Bridge ($68,049.79), Human Services ($630,905.50), Score Fund ($4,824.85), Debt Service-Courthouse ($55,000.00), and Debt Service-Ditch 29 ($10,072.50)

County Board of Commissioners

The Grant County Board of Commissioners has scheduled an emergency meeting for June 23, 2023. The agenda consists only of a closed session with legal counsel.

• Closed session – Legal Counsel

The Board of Commissioners held an emergency session to discuss a matter under attorney-client privilege. The board decided to retain outside counsel to assist with the issue.

• Authorized retaining outside counsel to assist with the issue

County Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss the transfer of County Ditch 3 to Bois de Sioux. The agenda also includes discussions regarding land management ordinances and a highway engineer interview.

• County Ditch 3 Transfer to Bois de Sioux
• Wind Tower Ordinance discussion
• Highway Engineer Interview
• Grant SWCD presentation
• Sheriff LEC update

The Board of Commissioners approved several fund payments and a cost share agreement for the Mustinka River Corridor Project. They also voted to transfer the drainage authority of County Ditch 3 to the Bois de Sioux Watershed.

• Approved payment of bills for General Revenue ($144,880.96), Road & Bridge ($86,562.40), Computer ($2,237.44), County Ditch ($7,050.53), Solid Waste ($9.99), and Score ($140.97) funds
• Approved cost share agreement with Bois de Sioux Watershed for Mustinka River Corridor Project
• Approved transfer of County Ditch 3 drainage authority to Bois de Sioux Watershed

County Board of Commissioners

The Board of Appeals and Equalization reviewed property valuation appeals. The board approved value adjustments for three specific parcels based on GIS acreage errors and the addition of a vacant building site.

• Reduced value of PID 08-0097-500 by 189,700 for GIS acreage changes
• Increased value of PID 08-0096-000 by 178,700 for GIS acreage changes
• Increased value of PID 13-0075-000 by $13,800 for vacant building site addition

County Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review agenda items including highway projects, attorney matters, and sheriff department staffing. The meeting also includes discussions regarding a ditch outlet petition and an ARPA request from Hoffman.

• Highway 10 Project and State Aid Advance
• Review of Highway 55 and Samantha Lake items
• Attorney updates regarding Juneteenth MOA and position offers
• JD2 Ditch Outlet Petition
• Hoffman ARPA Request

The Board approved a $2 million advance of 2024 state aid funds and granted ARPA funding to the City of Hoffman and Roseville Township. Other actions included approving personnel reclassifications, a new hire, and a ditch outlet petition.

• Approved $2,000,000 state aid advance of 2024 funds
• Approved $19,000 ARPA fund request for City of Hoffman
• Approved $2,000 ARPA fund request for Roseville Township
• Approved reclassification of 80% dispatcher positions to full-time
• Approved hire for Deputy Auditor position at step 2, Grade 7
• Approved MOA with Law Enforcement Labor Services to observe Juneteenth
• Approved JD2 petition for outlet with $500 outlet fee
• Approved bills for General Revenue ($20,384.39), Road & Bridge ($66,644.62), County Ditch ($445.54), Score ($780), and Tax & Penalty ($730.00)

County Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review mowing bids for Pine Ridge Park and a fire abatement application. The meeting also includes a session with US Fish and Wildlife.

• Mowing bids for Pine Ridge Park
• Fire Abatement Application

The Board allocated remaining ARPA funds for courthouse office relocation and the new law enforcement center. Other actions included approving several fund payments, a fire-related tax abatement, and wildlife habitat easements.

• Allocated approximately $240,000 in remaining ARPA funds for courthouse ground floor office relocation and the new law enforcement center
• Approved payments for General Revenue Fund ($168,888.75), Road & Bridge Fund ($169,179.87), Solid Waste Fund ($9.99), and Score Fund ($2,232.08)
• Approved $730.00 fire tax abatement for PID 12-0257-000
• Approved $550.00 donation to the Sheriff's Office
• Approved certification of two US Fish and Wildlife easements for wildlife habitat protection and waterfowl management
• Accepted bid from Hennen Lawn Care for Pine Ridge Park mowing at $250 per mowing

County Board of Commissioners

The Grant County Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting on May 9, 2023. The agenda is limited to a discussion regarding the Law Enforcement Center.

• Discussion regarding Law Enforcement Center

The Board approved a guaranteed maximum price for the construction of the Law Enforcement Center. A motion to enter a financing agreement with the City of Elbow Lake EDA was also passed.

• Approved $7,697,120 guaranteed maximum price from Adolfson and Peterson for Law Enforcement Center construction (4-1)
• Approved agreement with City of Elbow Lake EDA for $8,500,000 in financing for Law Enforcement Center project, subject to State Historical Preservation Office approval (3-2)

County Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review updates regarding emergency management, including weather radar and flood declarations. The meeting also includes discussions on solid waste, highway maintenance items, and various fund allocations.

• Hoffman Elevator AAR review
• Weather Radar Gap Project update
• Mail Box Pricing/Auction Items/Motor Grader discussion
• Adolfson & Peterson bid review
• Creation of new Opioid Funds

The board approved paying bills totaling $83,223.70, rescheduled a County Ditch #3 hearing to June 20, and authorized a $17,672.79 transfer for Ditch 21. They also approved a new driver's exam lease with the state, set mailbox post prices at county cost, authorized auction of surplus items, and directed purchase of a new John Deere motor grader. A new fund for opioid settlements was created. No action was taken on North Ottawa Township's ARPA request.

• Approved bills totaling $83,223.70 (General Revenue $14,803.34, Road & Bridge $68,452.86, County Ditch $967.50)
• Rescheduled County Ditch #3 hearing to June 20 at 9:15 a.m.
• Approved transfer of $17,672.79 from Ditch 21 to Bois De Sioux Watershed
• Authorized creation of new fund for Opioid Settlements
• Approved lease #PS0316 with State of Minnesota for driver's exam space
• Set mailbox post price at county's purchase cost
• Approved list of items for auction as presented
• Authorized purchase of John Deere motor grader (extended warranty to be determined later)

County Board of Commissioners

The Board will review various administrative and departmental items including human resources appointments and land management. Discussions include a flood declaration and highway construction oversight.

• Ottawa Twp ARPA Request
• Bois de Sioux Manager Appointment
• Pictometry Flight 2024
• GCD3 Transfer to BDSWD Discussion
• WSB Construction Oversight Contract

The provided document is a meeting agenda rather than minutes. It lists topics for discussion but does not record any decisions, votes, or outcomes.

County Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review committee reports, warrants, and meeting minutes. The agenda includes discussions on County Ditch #11 assessments, opioid taskforce resolutions, and highway striping bids.

• County Ditch #11 assessments
• Highway Engineer striping bids
• Pope Douglas MPCA CAP Grant Resolution
• Opioid Taskforce Resolutions
• WCMCA ARPA housing discussion

The Board approved resolutions to participate in multistate opioid settlements and create a county opioid task force. The Board also authorized sponsorship for Low Plains Drifters trails and supported the Pope/Douglas Solid Waste Management CAP Project.

• Approved payment of bills: General Revenue Fund ($31,474.47), Road & Bridge Fund ($74,357.34), and County Ditch Fund ($3,142.50)
• Approved resolution to participate in multistate opioid supply chain settlements and the Minnesota opioids state-subdivision agreement
• Approved resolution 23-0402 establishing the Grant County opioid task force
• Approved resolution 23-0401 authorizing sponsorship of trails operated by Low Plains Drifters
• Approved resolution 23-0403 supporting the Pope/Douglas Solid Waste Management CAP Project (Phase 2) and MPCA application
• Reached consensus to offer 85% of listing price for ARPA housing grant homes within first 15 days of listing, and up to 100% after 15 days

County Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review graveling bids and county vehicle use charges. Discussions also include the HSIP Lighting Construction Project and a highway union contract.

• Graveling Bids
• County Vehicle use charge
• HSIP Lighting Construction Project
• Union Contract Highway
• LEC Finance Update

The Board approved a new bargaining agreement for the Highway Department and authorized a $2,000 ARPA fund request for Macsville Township. Other actions included approving various fund payments and modifying the HSIP lighting project. A resolution regarding a Second Amendment Dedicated County was referred to the County Attorney for review.

• Approved Highway Department bargaining agreement
• Approved $2,000 ARPA fund request for Macsville Township
• Approved payments for General Revenue ($53,573.76), Road & Bridge ($516,831.77), Solid Waste ($9.99), SCORE ($1,053.00), Debt Service-Courthouse ($1,310.00), and ARPA Fund ($2,000.00)
• Approved obtaining bids for gravel hauling of approximately 43 miles or 17,000 CY of material
• Approved removal of sites 79/24 and 27/7 from the HSIP Lighting Project with Douglas County
• Authorized Board Chair and Auditor to sign 2022 audit engagement letter with MN State Auditor
• Approved meeting agenda and minutes from March 7 and March 17, 2023

County Board of Commissioners

The board will hold a public hearing on transferring County Ditch 21 drainage authority to Bois de Sioux, and discuss a solid waste/recycling update, a CDS grant for the sheriff, and bridge bonding projects. Several other items are listed for review or approval.

• Public hearing on County Ditch 21 drainage authority transfer to Bois de Sioux
• Solid waste/recycling update from the coordinator
• Bridge bonding projects discussion
• Gravel hauling and vehicle use charge review
• ARPA request from Pelican Lake Township

The Board transferred ditch authority for GCD 21 to the Bois de Sioux Watershed. They also approved several fund requests, including an ARPA request for Pelican Lake Township and grant funds for remonumenting section corners. Various contracts for recycling, signage, and bridge design were approved.

• Transferred ditch authority of GCD 21 to Bois de Sioux Watershed (unanimous)
• Approved ARPA fund request from Pelican Lake Township
• Approved payments for General Revenue ($21,704.31), Road & Bridge ($45,716.67), SCORE ($4,144.78), and ARPA ($4,777.00) funds
• Approved $2,000 credit card for Aaron Beyer and temporary $6,000 limit for Pat McGrath
• Approved license and contract for SW Inc for appliance and metals recycling
• Approved 2023 Solid Waste/Score budget and assessments
• Approved contract with Newman Signs and $1,000 credit card for Reed Peterson
• Approved bridge project designs and grant funds for remonumenting 90 PLSS corners

County Board of Commissioners

The Grant County Board of Commissioners will meet on February 21, 2023, to discuss a County Road 10 project update from WSB & Associates, hear from the City of Elbow Lake, and receive a solid waste/recycling report from the County Coordinator. The board will also consider a WCMCA resolution and a Stony Brook ARPA application.

• CR 10 update from WSB & Associates
• Solid waste/recycling report from County Coordinator
• City of Elbow Lake presentation by Darin Grosz
• WCMCA resolution
• Stony Brook ARPA application

The Board approved several fund expenditures, including a change order for soil borings and a payment to the City of Elbow Lake for utility relocation. Commissioners also authorized the sale of four county parcels and the donation of one parcel to the US Fish and Wildlife.

• Approved payments for General Revenue ($163,364.20), Road & Bridge ($112,942.34), County Ditch ($9,158.76), Solid Waste ($9.99), and SCORE ($1,081.01) funds
• Directed personnel committee and Sheriff to study dispatch staffing versus contracting (3-2)
• Approved $50,616 change order for additional soil boring for WSB & Associates (4-1)
• Authorized sale of 4 county parcels and donation of 1 parcel to US Fish and Wildlife
• Approved credit card for Highway Engineer with a $3,000 limit
• Approved payment to City of Elbow Lake for utility relocation invoice
• Approved Resolution 23-0203 supporting WCMCA Family Homeless Assistance and Prevention Program Grant
• Approved ARPA fund request for Stony Brook Township

County Board of Commissioners

The Grant County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss and potentially act on several items, including highway engineering and equipment purchases, a solid waste/recycling update, union contracts, and a closed session for labor negotiations. They will also consider sheriff and civil process fees, a law enforcement center project, and a lease agreement.

• Engineering for GCD 3 repairs
• GCD 8 outlet and benefit recommendations
• GPS survey equipment purchase and maintenance
• 5-year partnership agreement/resolution with MNDot
• LELS and Teamsters Union Contract

County Board of Commissioners

The Grant County Board of Commissioners is meeting to handle routine approvals and hear updates. Key items include a public hearing on the Ditch 8 petition, an update on County Road 10, and setting 2023 ditch levies. The board will also receive reports on emergency management, land management, solid waste, and other county operations.

• Ditch 8 Petition Hearing
• County Road 10 Project Update
• 2023 Ditch Levies
• Solid Waste/Recycling update
• Sheriff Deputy Introductions/Awards

The Board of Commissioners approved 2023 ditch levies totaling $94,000 and authorized several waste and recycling contracts. Other actions included approving an ARPA funds request for the City of Herman and funding for road project borings.

• Approved payments for General Revenue, Road & Bridge, Solid Waste, SCORE, Tax Forfeit, and Debt Service funds
• Set GCD 21 hearing for March 7, 2023
• Approved petition for outlet to Grant County Ditch 8 with a $500 fee
• Approved $25,000 for additional borings in surcharge 2 for CR 10 project (4-1)
• Set 2023 county ditch levies for Ditches 1, 3, 8, 11, 22, and 29
• Approved $3,000 limit county credit card for Pat McGrath
• Approved purchase of Sno-way v-plow from Alex Auto & Marine
• Approved $46,287.00 ARPA funds request from the City of Herman

County Board of Commissioners

The Grant County Board of Commissioners will reorganize by electing a chair and vice chair, and will consider the 2023 fee schedule, assessment changes, a credit card increase for the chief deputy, and a credit card request from the treasurer. They will also set regular meeting dates, approve annual dues, designate a depository, and approve official newspaper and publishing bids.

• 2023 Fee Schedule
• Patchen Lake land management item
• Assessment changes
• Credit card increase for Chief Deputy
• Credit card request for Treasurer

The Board completed annual reorganization, electing its 2023 leadership and setting meeting dates. The board also approved the 2023 investment policy, fee schedules, and official newspaper contract.

• Elected Troy Johnson as Board Chair for 2023
• Elected Ken Johnson as Board Vice-Chair for 2023
• Approved payments for General Revenue Fund ($7,959.58), Bridge Fund ($173,110.64), and County Ditch Fund ($3,267.50)
• Approved 10-year leave of absence requests for Jamie Brendmoen and HollyJo Wevley
• Approved 2023 fee schedule and assessment changes
• Increased Chief Deputy Vipond's credit card limit from $1,000 to $2,000
• Approved Grant County Investment Policy for 2023
• Named Grant County Herald as Official Newspaper at $8.75 per column inch