Mille Lacs County public meetings in 2022

County Board

The Board approved a total certified budget of $53,087,500 and a levy of $22,812,133 for 2023. Other key actions included accepting multiple bids for the South Maintenance Facility remodel and appointing a new Chief Deputy. The Board also established 2023 salaries for the County Sheriff and County Attorney.

• Adopted 2023 Budget & Levy (4-1)
• Approved 2023-2027 Capital Improvement Plan (unanimous)
• Appointed Sergeant Evenson as Chief Deputy (4-1)
• Approved 2023 animal control contract with On-Line Retrievers (unanimous)
• Accepted 23 low bids for South Maintenance Facility remodel (unanimous)
• Established 2023 salaries for County Sheriff ($113,568) and County Attorney ($142,105.60) (unanimous)
• Approved employment agreement for County Engineer David Enblom (unanimous)
• Approved Personnel Policy amendment (unanimous)

County Board

The County Board established 2023 commissioner compensation and approved final payments for 2022 resurfacing projects. The board also authorized legal counsel for the Sheriff-Elect and approved several gambling permits and service contracts.

• Set 2023 annual commissioner salary at $22,728.32 and per diem at $45 (Unanimous)
• Approved final payment of $1,757,409.20 for 2022 resurfacing projects (Unanimous)
• Approved legal counsel for Sheriff-Elect Kyle Burton via Resolution 12-20-22-03 (Unanimous)
• Approved Jail Food Service Amendment #9 (Unanimous)
• Authorized exploration of 1W1P implementation with SRWMB (4-1)
• Approved sawmill definition as a factory in which logs are sawed into lumber (Unanimous)
• Approved gambling permits for Milaca Golf Club and Mystic Riders Snowmobile Club (Unanimous)
• Tabled elected department head compensation until December 27, 2022 (Unanimous)

General

The Board approved a proposal for a jail facility study and updated the County Ditch Policy. They also accepted a grant for 35 new AEDs and authorized a grant application for childcare solutions. A resolution on commissioner compensation was tabled.

• Approved $86,895.00 Justice Planners proposal for jail facility study (unanimous)
• Approved revised County Ditch Policy (unanimous)
• Accepted grant from MN AED Project for 35 new AEDs (unanimous)
• Authorized staff to apply for $10,000.00 Initiative Foundation childcare grant (unanimous)
• Tabled resolution for 2023 commissioner compensation and per diems (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda (unanimous)

County Board

The Board adopted a revised fee schedule effective January 1, 2023, and approved several land use permits and watershed plans. Other key actions included authorizing a $270,046.45 facility remodel contract and approving various county office upgrades and software.

• Adopted revised 2023 fee schedule (4-1)
• Approved Snake River Watershed Plan (3-2)
• Approved GovOS Short-Term Rental License Software (4-1)
• Approved $270,046.45 Legacy Builders proposal for south maintenance facility fabric structure (unanimous)
• Approved $167,383.76 purchase of TL642 Telehandler and accessories (unanimous)
• Approved repurchase of tax-forfeited Parcel 09-335-0160 (unanimous)
• Approved $9,500 for PbK Electronic Case Management integration (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 11-15-22-01 for 2022 AIS Prevention Aid (unanimous)

County Board

The County Board will consider several contracts, land purchases, and resolutions. The meeting includes a review of the 2023 budget, the 2023-2027 Capital Improvement Plan, and short-term rental license fees.

• Review of Short-Term Rental License fee and general Fee Schedule
• Purchase agreement for vacant land, PID 09-969-0760
• Authorization to solicit bids for Public Defender Services
• Consideration of 2023 County Burial Rates and Revised Funeral Policy
• Acceptance of Box Culvert Replacement (048-616-014) and Grading and Base Project (048-614-004)

The County Board adopted resolutions to provide loans for sewage system upgrades and to honor transitioning veterans. The Board also authorized final payments for two completed road projects and approved a service contract for Arrow Family Services.

• Adopted Resolution 11-01-22-01 to provide loans for noncompliant Subsurface Sewage Treatment Systems (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 11-01-22-02 designating the county as a Green Light for Veterans County (unanimous)
• Approved Arrow Family Services Contract for 2023-2025 (unanimous)
• Accepted CSAH 16 Box Culvert Replacement and authorized final payment of $198,524.00 (unanimous)
• Accepted CSAH 14 Shoulder Widening, Base, and Bituminous Project and authorized final payment of $2,084,760.81 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of a used Conex box for Sheriff's Office storage (unanimous)
• Approved settlement agreement with Brandon Armstrong (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda (unanimous)

County Board

The Mille Lacs County Board will hold a public hearing regarding a short-term rental licensing ordinance. The board is also considering the 2023 preliminary levy and various procurement and staffing requests.

• Public hearing for Short-Term Rental Licensing Ordinance
• Resolution 09-20-22-02: 2023 Preliminary Levy
• CSAH 1 Right-of-Way Acquisition Proposals
• Purchase of Sheriff/Jail Field Training Software from MdE Inc
• Resolution 09-20-22-01: Great Northern Trail Designation

The board tabled the short-term rental licensing ordinance to its October 4 meeting after a public hearing, and also tabled the 2023 preliminary levy resolution, calling a special meeting for September 27. A motion to approve an 11.5% levy increase failed for lack of a second. The board also tabled a motion to rescind prior motions related to budget cuts, pending further data on sheriff staffing impacts.

• Tabled short-term rental licensing ordinance to October 4, 2022 (unanimous)
• Tabled Resolution 09-20-22-02: 2023 Preliminary Levy, called special meeting September 27 (unanimous)
• Motion to approve 11.5% preliminary levy failed for lack of a second
• Tabled rescinding prior motions on budget cuts to September 27 special meeting (unanimous)
• Approved CSAH 1 Right-of-Way acquisition proposals (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 09-20-22-01: Great Northern Trail Designation (unanimous)
• Approved collective bargaining agreement with MNA (unanimous)
• Approved filling social worker vacancy (unanimous)

County Board

The board unanimously approved an agreement with the City of Princeton for a CSAH 4 study, and approved a County Engineer offer (4-1). They also approved recruitment of two deputy sheriff positions and a chloride application quote from Knife River. The work session reviewed an OHV park economic impact study proposal and the 2023 budget.

• Approved agreement with City of Princeton for CSAH 4 study (unanimous)
• Approved County Engineer offer (4-1, Oslin nay)
• Approved recruitment of two Deputy Sheriff positions (unanimous)
• Approved Knife River quote for chloride application (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including September 6 minutes, auditor warrants, Motorola service contract (unanimous)

County Board

The County Board will meet to consider several administrative updates, including a revised payroll policy and a medical examiner agreement. The session includes reviews of budgets for Extension, Probation, CVS, and the County Attorney. Members will also discuss the sale of decommissioned squad cars and abandoned vehicles.

• Lamar Contract #3922695 for Veterans Services Billboard
• Resolution 09-06-22-01 authorizing charitable gambling
• Transportation Agreement between Isle School District and Mille Lacs County
• Application for T-Mobile Hometown Grant
• Sale of abandoned vehicles, parts, and decommissioned squad cars

The Mille Lacs County Board unanimously approved the sale of abandoned vehicles/parts and decommissioned squad cars, renewed a transportation agreement with Isle School District, and authorized applying for a T-Mobile Hometown Grant. All agenda items were approved unanimously, with Commissioner Reynolds absent.

• Approved sale of abandoned vehicles/parts and squad cars to be decommissioned (unanimous)
• Approved transportation agreement between Isle School District and Mille Lacs County (unanimous)
• Appointed Commissioner Reynolds to Community Health Improvement Plan Advisory Group (unanimous)
• Authorized staff to apply for T-Mobile Hometown Grant (unanimous)
• Approved revised payroll policy (unanimous)
• Approved revised Medical Examiner Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved recruitment of .50 FTE 4-H Office Support Specialist vacancy (unanimous)
• Approved expense of BCEnroll for 2023 Open Enrollment Process (unanimous)

County Board

The Mille Lacs County Board approved a final plat for Mille Lacs Dockside, final payment for a box culvert replacement, a contract with First Children's Finance, and appointments to a childcare committee. They also approved 2023 non-union wages and insurance contributions, two bargaining unit contracts (MNPEA and Teamsters), and a WEX employer agreement. All votes were unanimous with four members present.

• Approved final plat for Mille Lacs Dockside on Parcel 09-521-0080 (unanimous)
• Approved final payment for CSAH 16 Box Culvert Replacement (unanimous)
• Approved contract with First Children's Finance and appointed Board Chair Reynolds to childcare committee (unanimous)
• Approved purchase agreement amendment and quit claim deed execution (unanimous)
• Approved posting and recruitment for Deputy Sheriff and Social Worker vacancies (unanimous)
• Approved MNPEA 2022-2024 Bargaining Unit Contract (unanimous)
• Approved Teamsters 2022-2024 Bargaining Unit Contract and Memorandum of Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved 2023 non-union wages and insurance contributions (unanimous)

County Board

The Mille Lacs County Board approved a revised TW Vending Inc. jail services agreement, adopted a resolution accepting a veterans service operational enhancement grant, and approved several other routine items including a broadband grant letter of support and a recount agreement with the state. All votes were unanimous. The meeting also included work sessions on budgets and a short-term rental ordinance, but no decisions were made on those topics.

• Approved revised TW Vending Inc. Jail Services Agreement (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 08-02-22-04: Accepting County Veterans Service Operational Enhancement Grant (unanimous)
• Approved recruitment of a second Senior Highway Maintenance Worker (unanimous)
• Approved Letter of Support for SCI Broadband Grant Application (unanimous)
• Approved agreement with State of Minnesota for Primary and General Recount (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as amended with additions 5.4 and 5.5 (unanimous)

County Board

The Mille Lacs County Board approved several routine items, including the Rum River One Watershed One Plan, final payment for County Ditch #2 repairs, payment for the CSWAH 2 & 32 project, a transportation contract rate update, and an agreement with Princeton School District for foster care transportation. The board also approved the recruitment of two vacant positions and a K9 purchase. All votes were unanimous.

• Adopted Resolution 07-19-22-02: Rum River One Watershed One Plan (unanimous)
• Approved final payment to Land Pride for County Ditch #2 repairs (unanimous)
• Approved payment to Landwehr Construction for CSWAH 2 & 32 project (unanimous)
• Approved Loving Hands Transportation Contract Appendix A (Rates) (unanimous)
• Approved agreement with Princeton School District for foster care transportation costs (unanimous)
• Approved posting and recruitment of Office Support Specialist and Senior Highway Maintenance Worker (unanimous)
• Approved Program Coordinator job offer (unanimous)
• Approved payment for K9 purchase (unanimous)

County Board

The Mille Lacs County Board held a brief meeting, approving the agenda, consent agenda, and a motion to post a Social Worker vacancy. No substantive policy decisions were made; the consent agenda included routine items such as meeting minutes, a contract with Minnesota Paving and Materials, auditor warrants, tobacco licenses, a letter of support for Benton Communications, and a housing support agreement.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved recruitment and posting for Social Worker vacancy (unanimous)
• Adjourned at 9:18 a.m. (unanimous)

County Board

The Mille Lacs County Board held a work session to review the preliminary 2023 budget and approved several routine items, including the consent agenda, Planning Commission recommendations, housing support agreements, and personnel policy revisions. All votes were unanimous. No substantive decisions were made beyond routine approvals.

• Approved agenda with replacement resolution 06-21-22-01 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Planning Commission recommendations (unanimous)
• Approved Housing Support Agreements for 2022-2023 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 06-21-22-02: Participation in Performance Measurement Program (unanimous)
• Accepted low bid from SCR for historic courthouse compressor replacement (unanimous)
• Approved Personnel Policy revisions (unanimous)
• Approved posting and recruitment for Program Coordinator and Land Services Generalist (unanimous)

County Board

The Mille Lacs County Board approved the Red Willow Estates purchase agreement with revisions to provision 4D, adopted resolutions authorizing charitable gambling and a MnDOT master partnership contract, and approved the WSB design proposal for CSAH 3. The board also adopted revised liquor and park ordinances after public hearings, and approved the County Ag Inspector's 2021 report and 2022 work plan.

• Approved Red Willow Estates purchase agreement with revisions to provision 4D (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 06-07-22-01 authorizing charitable gambling permit for Milaca Fire Relief (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 06-07-22-02 authorizing MnDOT Master Partnership Contract (unanimous)
• Approved WSB Design and Plan Proposal for CSAH 3 (unanimous)
• Adopted revised Liquor Ordinance after public hearing (unanimous)
• Adopted Park Ordinance after public hearing (unanimous)
• Approved County Ag Inspector 2021 Report & 2022 Work Plan (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 06-07-22-03 removing quit claim deed condition for City of Onamia (unanimous)

County Board

The Mille Lacs County Board unanimously adopted Resolution 05-17-22-01 authorizing the county to act as legal sponsor for a state funding application to build and maintain an off-highway vehicle riding area. The board also approved several other items including liquor license renewals, a pavement markings bid, and public hearings for June 7. All votes were unanimous.

• Adopted Resolution 05-17-22-01 authorizing sponsorship of off-highway vehicle trails (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 highway pavement markings bid from Traffic Marking Services (unanimous)
• Approved public hearings for park and liquor ordinances for June 7, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. (unanimous)
• Approved liquor license renewals (unanimous)
• Approved Planning Commission recommendations (unanimous)
• Approved AIA Agreements for Public Works Facility (unanimous)
• Approved updated Change Funds Policy (unanimous)
• Approved bids for county campus concrete repairs (unanimous)

County Board

The Mille Lacs County Board unanimously approved the 2022 CVS Social Services Fee Schedule after a brief public hearing, and adopted resolutions recognizing Correctional Staff Week and establishing change funds. The board also approved several administrative actions, including the sale of a decommissioned Ford Explorer squad car, a victim-witness internship, public works equipment sale/purchase, a county administrator employment agreement, posting of vacant positions, and personnel policy revisions. All votes were unanimous.

• Adopted Resolution 05-03-22-01 recognizing Correctional Staff Week (unanimous)
• Approved sale of decommissioned Ford Explorer squad car via Enterprise Fleet (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 CVS Social Services Fee Schedule after public hearing (unanimous)
• Approved Victim Assistance Coordinator Internship (unanimous)
• Approved sale and purchase of Public Works equipment (unanimous)
• Approved County Administrator employment agreement (unanimous)
• Approved posting of Building Maintenance Worker I, Assistant Technology Services Manager, and Appraiser Trainee/Certified Appraiser (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 05-03-22-02 establishing change funds (unanimous)

County Board

The board unanimously authorized executing the deed for the sale of county-owned property and approved the low quote for purchasing cradle points for nine squad cars. The meeting also included a tour of county facilities for County Government Appreciation Day. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Authorized executing deed for sale of county-owned property (unanimous)
• Approved low quote for purchase of cradle points in nine squad cars (unanimous)

County Board

The Mille Lacs County Board approved a detour agreement with MnDOT for construction on Trunk Highway 23 in Foley, authorized the repurchase of a tax-forfeited property, and set a public hearing for county redistricting. All votes were unanimous. The board also approved several routine items including contracts, grants, and a property sale.

• Approved MNDOT detour agreement for Hwy 23 construction (unanimous)
• Approved repurchase of tax-forfeited parcel 16-005-0102 by Kristi M. Bailey (unanimous)
• Set public hearing for county redistricting for April 19, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. (unanimous)
• Approved sale of abandoned property from evidence room (unanimous)
• Approved host county contract for Arrow Family Services (unanimous)
• Approved Family Services Collaborative interagency agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Local 70 2022-2024 contract (unanimous)
• Approved vacancies and authorized posting (unanimous)

County Board

The board unanimously adopted Resolution 03-01-22-02, amending the dog ordinance to allow vaccinated dogs that bite humans to be quarantined at home with proof of vaccination, while unvaccinated dogs must be impounded. The board also approved several other items, including a charitable gambling permit, ARMER radio purchases, road project payments, and the appointment of Jason Jorgensen as County Assessor.

• Adopted Resolution 03-01-22-02 amending dog ordinance § 3-312 to allow home quarantine for vaccinated dogs (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 03-01-22-01 granting exempt permit for Mille Lacs Smallmouth Alliance raffle at Izatys Resort (unanimous)
• Approved purchase/upgrade of ARMER system radios for Sheriff's Office (unanimous)
• Approved CSAH 14 Reconstruction payment #5 (unanimous)
• Approved CSAH 2/32 SEH additional amendment payment (unanimous)
• Approved CSAH 1 geotechnical/soil boring bids (unanimous)
• Approved creation of additional permanent office in Land Services area (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 03-01-22-03 appointing Jason Jorgensen as County Assessor (unanimous)

County Board

The Mille Lacs County Board will consider several resolutions, including reorganizing the Auditor-Treasurer's Office and appointing a new Auditor-Treasurer, as well as appointing an Assistant County Veterans Service Officer and approving an interagency cooperative agreement. The board will also review a revised Land Services Director position description and authorize recruitment, and consider granting voting authority to the Rum River Watershed Representative. A work session will review 2021 financials, employee engagement survey results, and position descriptions.

• Resolution 02-15-22-01: Reorganization of Auditor-Treasurer's Office
• Resolution 02-15-22-02: Appointment of Auditor-Treasurer
• Resolution 02-15-22-03: Appointment of Assistant County Veterans Service Officer
• Resolution 02-15-22-04: Approval of Interagency Cooperative Agreement
• Final payment for slope repairs on CSAH #1

The Mille Lacs County Board adopted Resolution 02-15-22-01, which delegates specific duties to the Auditor-Treasurer and assigns all other statutory duties to the County Coordinator. The Board also adopted Resolution 02-15-22-02, appointing Brenda Eklund as Auditor-Treasurer effective February 15, 2022. Additionally, the Board approved several other resolutions, including the appointment of Travis Culbertson as Assistant County Veterans Service Officer and the approval of an interagency agreement for child support services.

• Adopted Resolution 02-15-22-01, delegating duties between the Auditor-Treasurer and County Coordinator.
• Adopted Resolution 02-15-22-02, appointing Brenda Eklund as Auditor-Treasurer effective February 15, 2022.
• Adopted Resolution 02-15-22-03, appointing Travis Culbertson as Assistant County Veterans Service Officer for a four-year term.
• Adopted Resolution 02-15-22-04, approving the interagency cooperative agreement with the State of Minnesota for child support services.
• Adopted Resolution 02-15-22-05, authorizing the County Coordinator to approve certain claims for payment.
• Approved the Land Services Director position description and authorized recruitment.
• Approved the Administrative Financial Technician job description and authorized recruitment.
• Appointed Board Chair Reynolds as the voting member for the Rum River One Watershed One Plan committee.

County Board

The Mille Lacs County Board approved several routine items, including a local bridge replacement grant agreement, a four-year bridge inspection contract, a copier purchase, and resolutions authorizing electronic fund transfers and charitable gambling. The board also tabled a vote on granting voting authority to the Rum River Watershed representative until the February 15 meeting. A closed session was held to evaluate the County Coordinator's performance.

• Approved LBRP grant agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Erickson Engineering 4-year bridge inspection contract and Bridge 48J42 design (unanimous)
• Approved copier purchase (unanimous)
• Approved posting for custodian vacancy (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 02-01-22-01: Electronic Fund Transfer Authorization (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 02-01-22-02: Authorization of Charitable Gambling (unanimous)
• Tabled voting authority for Rum River Watershed representative until 2/15/2022 (unanimous)
• Approved letter of support for East Central Energy broadband initiative (unanimous)

County Board

The Mille Lacs County Board will hold a regular meeting to consider a range of administrative, financial, and personnel items. Key decisions include approving the 2022-2026 County Road Capital Improvement Plan, setting 2022 ditch levies, and adopting bridge replacement priorities. The board will also consider contracts, grant applications, and several personnel actions.

• Consider 2022-2026 County Road Capital Improvement Plan
• Consider Resolution 01-18-22-03: 2022 Ditch Levies
• Consider Resolution 01-18-22-04: Bridge Replacement Priorities
• Consider Solid Oak Contract for Guardianship/Conservatorship Services
• Approve Public Hearing to Amend Dog Ordinance 3-312, subd. 2

The Mille Lacs County Board unanimously approved several resolutions and contracts, including the appointment of a County Recorder, a Help America Vote Act grant application, 2022 ditch levies, bridge replacement priorities, a copier purchase, an elevator service agreement, and a civil engineer contract for sidewalk improvements. The board also approved filling vacancies and reclassifying positions, and recognized employees with awards.

• Approved Resolution 01-18-22-01 appointing County Recorder (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 01-18-22-02 for Help America Vote Act grant application (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 01-18-22-03 for 2022 ditch levies (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 01-18-22-04 for bridge replacement priorities (unanimous)
• Approved re-approval of CVS copier purchase (unanimous)
• Approved three-year elevator service agreement with OTIS (unanimous)
• Approved repair of judge's elevator hoist way and pit with Otis Elevator Company (unanimous)
• Approved civil engineer contract for campus sidewalk improvements (unanimous)

County Board

The Mille Lacs County Board will hold its first regular meeting of 2022, electing a chairperson and vice-chairperson, appointing committee members, and setting meeting dates. The board will also consider a consent agenda and several regular agenda items, including contracts, policy revisions, and licenses.

• Elect 2022 Chairperson & Vice-Chairperson
• Consider CY2022 Kanabec County Family Services Contract
• Review Auditor's Warrants in the amount of $327,611.11
• Consider Contract with Sunrise Wellness for Sheriff's Office Wellness Program
• Consider Approval of Tobacco & Liquor Licenses

The board unanimously elected Commissioner Reynolds as Chair and Commissioner Oslin as Vice-Chair for 2022. They approved the consent agenda, including the Kanabec County Family Services contract, donations for Deputy Reserve and SWAT programs, and auditor's warrants of $327,611.11. All regular agenda items were approved unanimously, including the Sunrise Wellness contract, copier purchase, policy revisions, and various appointments and licenses.

• Elected Commissioner Reynolds as 2022 Board Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Commissioner Oslin as 2022 Vice-Chair (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 committee appointments with Oslin as alternate for Public Works (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Sunrise Wellness for Sheriff's Office Wellness Program (unanimous)
• Approved Mille Lacs Messenger as official county paper for 2022 (unanimous)
• Appointed Kevin Schultz as Drainage Inspector via Resolution 01-04-22-01 (unanimous)
• Approved tobacco and liquor licenses for Trophy's Liquor Warehouse LLC (unanimous)
• Approved charitable gambling via Resolution 01-04-22-02 (unanimous)