Polk County, MN

Board of Commissioners

Board of Commissioners

The Polk County Board of Commissioners is scheduled to meet on August 18, 2026, at the Government Center in Crookston. The agenda consists solely of the procedural step to review the agenda and meeting materials. No specific decisions, ordinances, or public hearings are listed in the provided text.

• Review of the August 18 packet.pdf

Social Services Board

Board of Commissioners

The Polk County Board of Commissioners met on August 4, 2026, and approved a conditional use permit for a septic system hookup, awarded a low-income septic fix-up loan to Michael Corbo, and approved a final plat for a portion of Lakeside Park. The board also approved county ditch maintenance work, a campground host position, revised out-of-state travel for the county engineer, filling Resource Recovery Facility positions, endorsing an Enbridge valuation appeal letter, and adjusting the mileage reimbursement rate to $0.76 per mile. All decisions were unanimous unless noted.

• Approved Resolution 2026-40, conditional use permit for Chris Erickson's septic hookup (5-0)
• Awarded $18,000 low-income septic fix-up loan to Michael Corbo, bid to Sand Hill Septic and Excavation
• Approved final plat for 'Replat of a portion of Townsite of Lakeside Park' with conditions
• Approved county ditch maintenance work in CD 67, naming Richard Sanders as engineer
• Approved advertising and hiring for Cross Lake/Tilberg Park Campground Host position
• Approved revised 2026 out-of-state travel requests for Richard Sanders
• Approved filling Loader Operator position and future vacancies at Resource Recovery Facility
• Approved endorsing Enbridge valuation appeal letter and mileage rate of $0.76/mile

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a hearing at 9:03 a.m. to consider Chris Erickson's application for a Conditional Use Permit to hook a septic system to an existing accessory structure on parcel #74.01233.00 (Lot 6, Paradise Point Estates). At 9:25 a.m., the commission will consider Viking Gas Transmission Company's application for a Conditional Use Permit for a 12‑inch natural gas loop line, PIG launcher/receiver structure, hot‑tap interconnect piping, and communications equipment on parcel #66.00132.00 in the agricultural district and shoreland/floodplain overlay districts. Property owners within a quarter mile of each site are invited to appear.

• Conditional Use Permit hearing for septic system hookup (Chris Erickson, parcel #74.01233.00, Lot 6, Paradise Point Estates)
• Conditional Use Permit hearing for 12‑inch natural gas loop line and related equipment (Viking Gas Transmission Co., parcel #66.00132.00, agricultural and shoreland/floodplain overlay districts)

Board of Commissioners

The Polk County Board of Commissioners approved a resolution to participate in the City of East Grand Forks' New Housing Abatement Program, extending it for three years. The board also selected Redpath and Company, Ltd. as the county's auditor for fiscal years 2026-2028, and approved three Sand Hill River Watershed District tax levy petitions for 2027. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved Resolution 2026-38 to participate in East Grand Forks' New Housing Abatement Program (5-0)
• Selected Redpath and Company, Ltd. for auditing services for FY 2026-2028 (5-0)
• Approved 2027 Sand Hill River Watershed District tax levy petitions #1 and #2 at $164,595.30 each (5-0)
• Approved 2027 Sand Hill River Watershed District tax levy petition #3 at $100,000 (5-0)
• Approved contract amendments with Alluma and Sanford to reallocate mental health funds (5-0)
• Approved consent items including warrants totaling over $700,000 (5-0)
• Approved reclassifying Financial Assistance Supervisor I to Supervisor II (5-0)
• Approved advertising and hiring for open Highway Maintenance position (5-0)

Social Services Board

The Polk County Social Services Board meets to elect officers and approve previous minutes. Staff will present a fraud overview and prevention updates. The board will also review contract amendments for Alluma and Sanford, referred to the County Board, and discuss a new organizational structure for the department.

• Fraud overview by Director Karen Warmack and County Attorney Greg Widseth
• Fraud prevention updates from Specialist Marc Cardinal
• Alluma Contract Amendment – AMHI/CSP referred to County Board
• Sanford Contract Amendment – AMHI/CSP referred to County Board
• New Social Services Organizational Structure Chart presented by Director and Social Services Manager

The Polk County Social Services Board unanimously elected Paul Reese as Chair, Gary Willhite as Vice Chair, and Rani Bhattacharyya as Secretary, all effective July 21, 2026. The board also unanimously approved the June 16, 2026 minutes, the July 21 agenda, and the Cases and Claims report totaling $171,339.69 in administrative payments and $596,283.08 in non-public program payments. The director reported two contract amendments with Alluma and Sanford for DHS Adult Mental Health Initiative/Community Support Plan services, with no change to contract amounts, referred to the County Board on July 21, 2026.

• Elected Paul Reese as Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Gary Willhite as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Rani Bhattacharyya as Secretary (unanimous)
• Approved June 16, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved July 21, 2026 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Cases and Claims: $171,339.69 admin, $596,283.08 non-public (unanimous)
• Approved warrants for payment totaling $171,339.69 (admin) and $915.93 (employee & board)
• Referred Alluma and Sanford contract amendments to County Board (no vote)

Board of Commissioners

The Polk County Board of Commissioners met July 7, 2026, and approved a revised agenda and consent items, including June 23 minutes and auditor warrants. They approved property insurance for the RRF with Mahoney Group and Starr, and released final payments to Titus MRF Services for organics and recycling projects. The board also approved a social worker position, a DHS grant contract amendment, a gambling permit for Fair Meadow Foundation, and multiple resolutions including a conditional use permit and creation of a Joint Airport Zoning Board. Several grants for income-based septic system fix-ups were awarded to specific contractors.

• Approved 2026/2027 property insurance for RRF: $25,000 binder with Mahoney Group, $9,023 terrorism coverage with Starr, and $267,622 property insurance contract with Starr.
• Approved final payments to Titus MRF Services: $99,667.00 and $49,900.00 for organics and recycling projects.
• Approved filling a Social Worker position and any subsequent vacancies.
• Approved AMHI/CSP grant contract amendment for $431,080, revising allowed activities without changing total funding.
• Adopted Resolution 2026-32 approving a one-year gambling permit for Fair Meadow Foundation at Sandhill Golf Course.
• Approved Nurse Consultant Services Agreement with Polk County DAC and hiring a Clerk Typist Cashier III.
• Approved Opioid Settlement Funds Round 3 RFP funding and timeline.
• Adopted Resolution 2026-34 authorizing creation of a Joint Airport Zoning Board with the City of Fosston.

Planning Commission

The Polk County Planning Commission will hold three public hearings at this meeting: two conditional use permits and one preliminary/final plat. The commission will decide whether to approve Steven Altendorf's permit for a septic system on an accessory structure, Tamara Smith's permit for a 1,008 sq ft accessory structure on a riparian lot, and Charles Mogilevsky's re-plat of Lakeside Park into three parcels.

• Steven Altendorf seeks a conditional use permit to connect a septic system to a new accessory structure on parcel #74.00066.00.
• Tamara Smith seeks a conditional use permit for an accessory structure over 800 sq ft (1,008 sq ft) on riparian parcel #27.00274.00.
• Charles Mogilevsky proposes a preliminary/final plat to re-plat part of Lakeside Park (Block 3 and Block 4) into three parcels on parcel #74.00394.00.

Board of Commissioners

The Polk County Board of Commissioners met in regular session and approved the agenda, consent items, and several routine matters. They approved a cannabis retail registration for One N Only in Euclid, MN, and approved a request from the Middle-Snake-Tamarac Rivers Watershed District to transfer a FEMA buyout parcel to Polk County Planning and Zoning, contingent on verification of FEMA contract terms and removal of buildings. The board also administered an oath of office to Deputy Connor Thoennes and received the May 2026 Sheriff's Report.

• Approved June 23, 2026 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved June 16, 2026 Board minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Cannabis Retail Registration for One N Only, Euclid, MN (unanimous)
• Approved transfer of parcel 37.00068.01 to Polk County Planning and Zoning, contingent on FEMA contract verification and building removal (unanimous)
• Administered Oath of Office to Deputy Connor Thoennes

Social Services Board

The board will tour Family Resource Centers in East Grand Forks and Crookston, then reconvene at the Government Center. They will consider routine approvals, a Family Based Services provider replacement request referred to the County Board, a guardianship policy discussion, and updates on SNAP and fraud revalidation.

• Family Based Services Provider Replacement Request referred to County Board
• Guardianship policy discussion by Marni Kelly
• SNAP program update by LeAnn Holte
• Fraud and State Revalidation update by Karen Warmack and Marni Kelly
• Tour of Family Resource Centers at 1505 Central Ave NW, EGF and 724 University Ave, Crookston

The Polk County Social Services Board approved the minutes, agenda, and a list of cases and claims totaling over $400,000, including administration, employee, Medicare, and various payment warrants. The board was informed of personnel actions, including a probationary appointment, a resignation, a status change, and the end of a probationary period. The board also received updates on a guardianship policy, SNAP program changes, and the social services budget.

• Approved the minutes from the May 19, 2026 meeting
• Approved the agenda for the June 16, 2026 meeting
• Approved the cases and claims, including $22,673.58 in administration costs and $337,725.18 in POS payments
• Approved warrants for publication for various vendors and payment dates
• Referred a request to replace a resigned employee to the County Board
• Referred the Guardianship Policy and Guidelines to the County Board

Board of Commissioners

The Board approved an amended 2026 wage grid and several position grade changes effective July 1, 2026. Additional decisions included approving a hauling license, a temporary use permit, and social services policies.

• Approved June 16, 2026 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved June 2, 2026 Board minutes (unanimous)
• Approved various Commissioner Warrants (unanimous)
• Approved US Bank procurement card payment of $107,926.26 (unanimous)
• Approved Bemidji Sports Centre jet ski purchase for $14,570.00 (unanimous)
• Approved Eckstein Enterprises LLC 2026 Haulers License (unanimous)
• Approved interim use permit for secondary house at Parcel #72.00140.01 (5-0)
• Approved Polk County Guardianship Policy and Fee Schedule (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Polk County Board adopted several unanimous resolutions, including appointing a NACo voting delegate, approving a housing incentive tax abatement for new homes in Crookston, and authorizing the county to be the lead applicant for a federal Bridge Investment Program grant. It also approved the partial abandonment of County Ditch No. 70, multiple conditional use permits, and staffing actions for elections and education identity management.

• Appointed Richard Sanders as Polk County’s NACo Conference Designated Voting Delegate (unanimous)
• Approved City of Crookston housing incentive tax abatement program for new residential construction (unanimous)
• Approved partial abandonment of County Ditch No. 70 (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution to serve as lead applicant for 2026 Bridge Investment Program grant for Red River bridges (unanimous)
• Approved commitment letter authorizing the Board Chair to sign (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permit for Ryan & Danielle Gregoire septic system (unanimous)
• Approved advertisement and hiring of an Elections and Forfeiture Specialist and four temporary election workers (unanimous)
• Reauthorized Samuel Melbye as identified official for Education Identity and Access Management (adopted)

Planning Commission

The Polk County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three conditional use permits: a septic system for an accessory structure, a commercial agricultural business, and a 355-foot cell tower near Burnham Creek. The cell tower hearing will determine if an Environmental Impact Statement is needed. Other business includes approving April minutes and setting future meeting dates.

• Conditional Use Permit for Ryan & Danielle Gregoire to connect septic system to accessory structure on parcel #30.00449.00
• Conditional Use Permit for Joel Gasper of Lake Agassiz Bean for commercial agricultural business on parcel #21.00085.01
• Conditional Use Permit for Karl Gerber/Buell Consulting on behalf of Tillman Infrastructure for 355' cell tower near Burnham Creek; EAW review to determine need for EIS on parcel #62.00027.00

Board of Commissioners

The Polk County Board of Commissioners is scheduled to meet on May 19, 2026, at the Government Center in Crookston. The provided agenda text contains only the meeting location and a single procedural item to review the agenda and meeting materials. No specific decisions, ordinances, or project details are listed in the source document.

• Review of May 19 packet.pdf

The Polk County Board unanimously approved several major contracts, including a $1,226,763 highway overlay contract and multiple school health service agreements for 2026‑2029. It also accepted a $250 donation from Peterson Ag Services for a public‑health gala and authorized the sale of retired sheriff equipment. Additional approvals covered liquor licenses, a federal boating safety grant, and hiring two jury attendants.

• Approved $1,226,763 contract with RJ Zavoral & Son’s for CSAH 8 overlay (unanimous)
• Approved $555,135.55 contract with Davidson Construction for CSAH 40 grading (unanimous)
• Approved $149,640 contract with Davidson Construction for Gentilly Township box (unanimous)
• Approved $200 per service mowing contract with Total Lawn Care (unanimous)
• Approved 2026‑2029 school health service agreements with Win‑E‑Mac, Climax‑Shelly, Fisher, and Crookston parochial schools (unanimous)
• Accepted $250 donation from Peterson Ag Services for Gala for Girls event (unanimous)
• Approved use of Resource Auctions to sell retired sheriff equipment (unanimous)
• Approved hiring of two jury attendants (unanimous)

Social Services Board

The Polk County Social Services Board will meet to review cases, claims, and personnel. The agenda includes discussions on a SNAP Employment and Training Amendment and the Minnesota African American Family Preservation and Child Welfare Disproportionality Act.

• SNAP Employment and Training Amendment discussion with Victoria Ramirez and Jason Pangiarella
• Review of Minnesota African American Family Preservation and Child Welfare Disproportionality Act (MAAFPCWDA)
• Review of cases and claims
• County Priority Issues letter dated May 6, 2026
• ABDO Processing Detail report

The Social Services Board approved the minutes from the April 21, 2026 meeting, adopted the agenda for the May 19, 2026 meeting, and approved the listed administrative and non‑public case and claim payments. No other substantive actions were voted on.

• Approved April 21, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved May 19, 2026 meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved listed case and claim payments (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Polk County Board approved several contracts and permits, adopted a revised Capital Asset Policy, and established two new county funds. All actions were adopted by unanimous vote. The new Capital Improvement Fund will be funded from the General Fund for future infrastructure projects.

• Approved $104,516 CSAH 1 Centerline Culvert Replacement contract (unanimous)
• Approved $41,438 purchase of a 72" RCP culvert and aprons (unanimous)
• Approved $8,670 change order for upgraded water heater pumps (unanimous)
• Approved Large Gathering Permit for River Bottom LLC at Maple Lake Pavilion (unanimous)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for Jana Pederson accessory structure >800 sq ft (unanimous)
• Approved revision of the Capital Asset Policy (unanimous)
• Established the Polk County Capital Improvement Fund (unanimous)
• Established the Polk County Insurance Fund with $486,818 initial appropriation (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings to determine if two property owners may reduce required setbacks. These requests involve the construction of a cabin and a utility control enclosure shed.

• Variance request by Levi Nelson to reduce OHWL setback from 150 to 110 feet for a 35' x 45' cabin on parcel #57.00146.03
• Variance request by Minnkota Power Cooperative to reduce setbacks from County Road 35 (160' to 94') and County Road 207 (170' to 97') for a control enclosure shed on parcel #45.00004.00

Planning Commission

The Polk County Planning Commission will consider a Conditional Use Permit for an additional accessory structure and a Large Gathering Permit for an event at the Maple Lake Pavilion. The meeting begins at 10:00 a.m.

• Conditional Use Permit for Jana Pederson to add an accessory structure (total 1544 sq ft on parcel #30.00575.00)
• Large Gathering Permit for Aimee Pederson of River Bottom LLC at Maple Lake Pavilion on May 24, 2026 (parcel #32.00234.00)
• Approval of minutes from March 27, 2026

The commission approved the minutes from the March 27, 2026 meeting. It then voted to recommend approval of Jana Pederson’s Conditional Use Permit for an 18‑by‑28‑foot accessory structure on a riparian parcel at Maple Lake, with staff‑recommended conditions. The recommendation will be forwarded to the County Board of Commissioners. A staff recommendation to approve a Large Gathering Permit for a May 24 concert was also presented.

• Approved March 27, 2026 Planning Commission minutes (motion by Vonasek, second by Schultz, all in favor)
• Recommended approval of Conditional Use Permit for Jana Pederson’s accessory structure (motion by Phillips, second by Schulz, all in favor)

Board of Commissioners

The Polk County Board adopted amendments to the Land Use/Zoning Ordinance and accepted donations for Coordinated Victim Services. It also approved a proclamation for National Crime Victims’ Rights Week and authorized multiple environmental service contracts and payments. All actions were approved by unanimous vote.

• Adopted Resolution 2026-17 amending the Land Use/Zoning Ordinance (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2026-18 accepting $1,750 in donations for Coordinated Victim Services (4-0)
• Adopted proclamation recognizing National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (4-0)
• Approved payment of $4,687.50 to Estensen Environmental for air‑permit reporting (unanimous)
• Approved payment of $23,620.00 to Elemental Air for stack testing and RATA services (unanimous)
• Approved Beltrami County trailer rental rate of $31.00 per load through 2028 (unanimous)
• Approved $96,785.59 payment to US Bank for procurement‑card purchases (unanimous)
• Approved Commissioner warrants for multiple funds totaling $639,? (unanimous)

Social Services Board

The Social Services Board will meet to review cases, claims, personnel, and the budget. The meeting includes program updates on financial assistance, SNAP, and child protection services.

• Review of Burial-EGA impact costs share to county
• Update on Recovery Center for Hope
• SNAP and IM program updates
• Child Protection Services update

The Social Services Board unanimously approved the March 17 minutes and the April 21 agenda. It also approved the listed employee, administration, Medicare, and non‑public claims. Several payment warrants were approved for vendors, and the board agreed to tour two Family Resource Center sites in June.

• Approved March 17, 2026 minutes (unanimous vote)
• Approved April 21, 2026 agenda (unanimous vote)
• Approved employee and board claim of $2,539.60 (unanimous vote)
• Approved administration claim of $46,991.73 (unanimous vote)
• Approved Medicare Part B claim of $8,116.00 (unanimous vote)
• Approved listed non‑public claims totaling $617,? (unanimous vote)
• Approved vendor payment warrants totaling $46,991.73 and $13,469.91
• Agreed to tour Crookston Washington School and EGF Family Resource Center in June

Board of Commissioners

The Board approved the eminent‑domain acquisition of parcel 72.00203.00 (Neg 7) for CSAH 40, authorizing the county attorney to file a petition. It also approved a $2,146,618.50 contract with Agassiz Asphalt for the CSAH 22 mill and overlay project. Additional actions included a $16,330.94 purchase of a floor scrubber, a $297,809.05 final payment for the Columbia Township Monumentation Project, and three dumpster service contracts for county parks. All items were adopted by unanimous vote of the commissioners.

• Approved eminent‑domain acquisition of parcel 72.00203.00 for CSAH 40 (unanimous)
• Approved $2,146,618.50 contract with Agassiz Asphalt for CSAH 22 mill/overlay (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of floor scrubber for $16,330.94 (unanimous)
• Approved dumpster service for Cross Lake Tilberg Park at $221.13 per month (unanimous)
• Approved dumpster service for Maple Lake Park at $522.11 per month (unanimous)
• Approved dumpster service for East Shore Park at $61.43 per month (unanimous)
• Approved final $297,809.05 payment for Columbia Township Monumentation Project (unanimous)
• Approved out‑of‑state travel for GIS Coordinator Steve Moe to ESRI User Conference (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to discuss several proposed amendments to the Polk County Land Use/Zoning Ordinance. The body will also consider a conditional use permit application for a septic system installation.

• Proposed zoning amendments regarding topographic alterations, grading, and filling on DNR protected wetlands
• Proposed standards for fences erected in 100-year floodplains
• Proposed change to agricultural district accessory structure permit thresholds from 100 to 200 square feet
• Proposed definition of 'Change of Use' and updating 'hardship' to 'practical difficulty' for variances
• Conditional Use Permit application for Trent Olson to hook a septic system to a structure at 16094 N Trinity Point Rd SE, Mentor, MN

The commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of the Conditional Use Permit for Trent Olson's accessory shed with a septic holding tank, following staff recommendations. The motion passed with all ayes and no nays. The recommendation will be forwarded to the County Board of Commissioners on April 7, 2026. No other substantive decisions were made on the proposed ordinance amendments.

• Approve minutes from Jan 23, 2026 (all in favor)
• Recommend approval of Conditional Use Permit for accessory shed (unanimous)
• Forward CUP recommendation to County Board of Commissioners (scheduled for Apr 7, 2026)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hold hearings to consider two variance applications. These requests seek to reduce required setbacks for a cabin and an electrical control shed.

• Variance request by Levi Nelson to reduce Cross Lake setback from 150 ft to 110 ft for a cabin
• Variance request by Minnkota Power Cooperative to reduce County Road 5 setback from 160' to 94' and County Road 207 setback from 170' to 97' for an electrical control shed

Board of Commissioners

The Polk County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the proposed 2027 budget calendar. They also approved several financial and administrative actions, including a $99,670 change order for an organics grant, a $15,000 sale of a compactor to Fargo, and the acceptance of a $4,600 Medica grant for staff wellness. Additional approvals covered filling a social worker position, registering a cannabis retailer, adopting a property tax abatement for a parcel in East Grand Forks, and updating the list of counties used for wage and benefit comparisons.

• Approved $99,670 Change Order #5 for organics grant (unanimous)
• Approved sale of 2005 Bomag compactor to City of Fargo for $15,000 (unanimous)
• Approved filling a Social Worker position (unanimous)
• Accepted $4,600 Medica grant for staff wellness program (unanimous)
• Approved retail registration for Fertile Wine and Spirits, LLC (unanimous)
• Adopted property tax abatement for East Grand Forks parcel ($555.54) (unanimous)
• Approved the proposed 2027 budget calendar (unanimous)
• Updated list of comparable counties for wage and benefit calculations (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board unanimously approved several contracts and actions, including a $2.18 million overlay contract for county state‑aid highways (CSAH 2, 74, 48). They set a public hearing for the partial abandonment of County Ditch 70 on June 2, 2026. Additional approvals included a $16,189 sign contract with Newman Signs, out‑of‑state travel for two staff to a conference in New Orleans, and an Abdo Services agreement for a social‑services process evaluation. Routine items such as the March 3, 2026 minutes, commissioner warrants, and a $52,587.53 payment to US Bank were also approved.

• Approved public hearing for partial abandonment of County Ditch 70 (June 2, 2026) – unanimous
• Awarded 2026 sign contract to Newman Signs for $16,189 – unanimous
• Awarded overlay contract for CSAH 2, 74, 48 to RJ Zavoral and Sons for $2,178,437.80 – unanimous
• Approved out‑of‑state travel for two staff to New Orleans conference – unanimous
• Approved Abdo Services Agreement for Social Services Process Evaluation – unanimous
• Approved payment to US Bank of $52,587.53 for procurement card purchases – unanimous
• Approved March 3, 2026 Board minutes – unanimous
• Approved commissioner warrants for multiple funds – unanimous

Social Services Board

The Social Services Board will approve the current agenda and the minutes from the February 17, 2026 meeting. It will review cases and claims and discuss personnel assignments, including the Social Services Supervisor and a Case Aide. The board will consider a budget request for an ABDO social service process evaluation. Updates will be received from the County Board and program supervisors on financial assistance programs.

• Approve current agenda
• Approve minutes of February 17, 2026 meeting
• Review of cases and claims
• Personnel discussion (Social Services Supervisor and Case Aide)
• Budget request: ABDO social service process evaluation

The Social Services Board unanimously approved the minutes from the February 17, 2026 meeting and the agenda for the March 17, 2026 meeting. It also approved the listed Cases and Claims, which total $508,230.36, and authorized several payment warrants for vendors and internal expenses.

• Approved February 17, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved March 17, 2026 meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Cases and Claims totaling $508,230.36 (unanimous)
• Approved payment warrant for Employee & Board $1,273.81 (unanimous)
• Approved payment warrant for Administration $53,139.94 (unanimous)
• Approved payment warrant for Medicare Part B $7,304.40 (unanimous)
• Approved payment warrant for vendor payments $311.60 (unanimous)
• Approved payment warrant for vendor payments $3,928.33 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

Board of Commissioners

The Polk County Board unanimously approved the meeting agenda and several consent items. It appointed Commissioner Reese to the 911 Planning Commission, accepted a $19,995 emergency management grant, and approved multiple contracts and licenses including a hauling contract, a waste hauler license, and a crack‑filling contract. The Board also approved inter‑county memoranda of understanding with Grand Forks and Traill counties, and a mental‑health services contract with Alluma Inc.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Appointed Commissioner Reese as delegate to the 911 Planning Commission (unanimous)
• Accepted and matched 2024 Emergency Management Performance Grant of $19,995 (unanimous)
• Approved 2026‑2028 hauling contract to Dukek Trucking, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved Polk County Haulers License to Al’s Disposal Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved MOU with Grand Forks County, ND, authorizing Board Chair to sign (unanimous)
• Awarded crack‑filling contract to Lot Pros Inc. for $149,520 (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 Alluma mental‑health services contract up to $40,000 (unanimous)

Social Services Board

The Polk County Social Services Board meeting on Feb 17 2026 will consider routine agenda items, including approval of the agenda and the minutes of the Jan 2 2026 meeting. The board will review cases and claims, personnel matters, and the current fund balance in the budget. It will also receive County Board information about the 2026 Alluma County contract and updates on several social‑services programs.

• Approve current agenda
• Approve minutes of the Jan 2 2026 meeting
• Review of cases and claims
• Budget – fund balance discussion
• County Board information: review of the 2026 Alluma County contract

The Polk County Social Services Board unanimously approved the January 20, 2026 meeting minutes and the February 17, 2026 agenda. It also approved the listed Cases and Claims financial amounts. The board authorized several warrants for payment to vendors, including funeral homes, DHS‑SWIFT, Verizon Wireless, and inter‑county service providers.

• Approved Jan 20 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Feb 17 2026 meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Cases and Claims: Administration $61,034.39, Medicare Part B $9,130.50, Employee & Board $2,858.35 (unanimous)
• Approved warrants for funeral home services (5 vendors) totaling $13,250.00 (unanimous)
• Approved warrant for DHS‑SWIFT $36,630.09 (unanimous)
• Approved warrant for Verizon Wireless $3,770.19 (unanimous)
• Approved warrants for inter‑county service contracts totaling $124,042.46 (unanimous)
• Approved warrant for DEI/JEDI Consultant $3,000.00 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board unanimously approved financial donations of $250 from Trinity Lutheran Church WELCA and $400 from American Federal Bank for Polk County Coordinated Victim Services. Commissioners appointed Gary Willhite to the Judicial Ditch #60 Committee and approved a $28,065.62 change order for an MPCA organics grant, as well as a $150‑per‑ton single‑stream recycling tip fee. The Board also adopted ten‑ton highway designations for CSAH 19 and CSAH 8, approved the 2026 Road Restriction Map, and authorized the 2026 Ditch Levy and an Abdo Financial Services work agreement.

• Appointed Commissioner Willhite to Judicial Ditch #60 Committee (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order #4 for $28,065.62 MPCA grant (unanimous)
• Approved $150.00/ton single‑stream recycling tip fee for CY 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved ten‑ton designation for CSAH 19 (unanimous)
• Approved ten‑ton designation for CSAH 8 (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 Polk County Road Restriction Map (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 County Ditches Levy requests (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 Services Agreement with Abdo Financial Solutions (unanimous)