Polk County public meetings in 2021

Social Services Board

The provided document contains only the agenda for the December 2021 meeting. No specific items, discussions, or decisions are detailed in the text.

The board unanimously approved the November 16, 2021 minutes, the December 21, 2021 agenda, and the Cases and Claims totaling $1,897,607.99, including payroll, medical assistance, and vendor payments. Personnel changes were reported, including new appointments, resignations, and retirements. Several 2022 contracts and agreements were referred to the County Board for approval.

• Approved November 16, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved December 21, 2021 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Cases and Claims totaling $1,897,607.99 (unanimous)
• Approved warrants for publication totaling $15.00 (payment 11/17/2021)
• Approved warrants for publication totaling $15.00 (payment 12/06/2021)
• Approved warrants for publication totaling $67,137.19 (payment 12/10/2021)
• Approved warrants for publication totaling $189,640.14 (payment 12/23/2021)
• Approved warrants for publication totaling $1,020.08 (payment 12/23/2021)

Board of Commissioners

This is a procedural-only agenda for the Polk County Board of Commissioners meeting on December 21, 2021. The only listed item is the distribution of the agenda and meeting materials packet, with no decisions, discussions, or public hearings specified.

• Agenda and meeting materials packet distribution

The board approved the 2022 budget and set the net levy at $25,875,000, including $23,691,705 for General Revenue, $282,275 for Library, and $1,901,020 for Bond Redemption. They also set commissioner salaries at $33,674.58 and per diem at $75, and approved wage grids for non-union staff. A partial abandonment of County Ditch No. 25 was tabled for at least 90 days pending legal review.

• Adopted 2022 budget and set net levy at $25,875,000 (5-0)
• Set commissioner salary at $33,674.58 and per diem at $75 (4-1, Lee opposed)
• Approved 2022 wage grids for non-union staff and new positions (5-0)
• Tabled partial abandonment of County Ditch No. 25 for 90 days (3-2)
• Approved $587,468 DEED contract for MFIP/DWP (5-0)
• Approved $15,341.42 TriMin Systems contract (5-0)
• Approved $53,633 Children's Mental Health Screening Grant (5-0)
• Approved $82,000 Alluma contract for children's mental health services (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The provided document contains only the meeting start time and a reference to the meeting packet. There are no specific proposals, decisions, or discussions detailed in the text.

The Polk County Board approved the 2022 budget and levy, adopted resolutions for the opioid settlement, bridge replacement priority list, and voting equipment grant, and approved several permits and agreements. The board also approved the 2022 AIS Prevention Plan and various levy requests.

• Approved 2022 budget and net levy (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-95 for opioid settlement (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-94 bridge replacement priority list (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2021-91 voting equipment grant application (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2021-92 housing incentive tax abatement program (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2021-93 repurchase of tax forfeited properties (4-0)
• Approved 2022 AIS Prevention Plan (unanimous)
• Approved watershed levy requests totaling $2,437,476.93 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

This agenda for the Polk County Board of Commissioners meeting on December 14, 2021, contains only a reference to a packet of documents, with no specific items listed. The meeting appears to be procedural, with no substantive decisions or discussions detailed in the agenda text.

Planning Commission

The Polk County Planning Commission will hold public hearings to review a residential plat and two conditional use permits. The body is considering the creation of new residential lots and the authorization of a sawmill business.

• Preliminary/Final Plat for Forgotten Bay (Monty Lund) to create 9 residential lots and 2 outlots at 40146 173 Ave SE, Erskine
• Conditional Use Permit for Eli Troyer to operate a sawmill business in the Agricultural District
• Conditional Use Permit for Michael Mahrer to hook a septic system to a new accessory structure at 39228 E Union Dr, Erskine

Board of Commissioners

The agenda for the November 30, 2021, Polk County Board of Commissioners meeting consists solely of a reference to agenda and meeting materials, with no listed action items, discussions, or decisions. The only document is a PDF file, and the agenda is entirely procedural boilerplate.

The Polk County Board of Commissioners approved a series of routine administrative items, including the hiring of a Victim Assistance Specialist and a .8 FTE Wellness Coordinator, and re-appointed members to two watershed boards. The board also approved the repurchase of a tax-forfeited property by a former owner and the sale of other forfeited parcels to the cities of Crookston and McIntosh. A discussion was held on the Minnesota Opioid Settlement Action, and the board moved forward with the Juvenile Center remodel project.

• Approved consent items including Auditor Warrants and a $2,000 payment for a WANR Speed Trailer (unanimous)
• Approved hiring to fill the Victim Assistance Specialist vacancy (unanimous)
• Moved forward with the Juvenile Center remodel project bidding process
• Re-appointed Stuart Christian to the Sand Hill River Watershed Board of Managers, term to Jan. 1, 2025 (unanimous)
• Re-appointed Terry Sorenson to the Red Lake Watershed Board (unanimous)
• Approved advertising and hiring a .8 FTE Wellness Coordinator (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-89, allowing the repurchase of tax-forfeited parcel 19.00020.00 by Doug Pedrick (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-90, authorizing the sale of tax-forfeited parcels to the cities of Crookston and McIntosh (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

This agenda for the Polk County Board of Commissioners meeting on November 23, 2021, lists only the 8:00 A.M. agenda and meeting materials, with a single attached document (NOVEMBER 23 PACKET.PDF). No specific decisions, discussions, or action items are listed in the agenda text itself.

• Agenda and meeting materials packet (NOVEMBER 23 PACKET.PDF)

The Polk County Board of Commissioners met November 23, 2021, with four of six members present. They approved the agenda and consent items, including minutes, a newspaper subscription, and a reappointment. The board approved posting and hiring for a deputy position and an assistant county veterans service officer position, and approved travel to Florida to pick up a federal-funded air boat. They also revoked a 2016 conditional use permit for a private campground at the landowners' request.

• Approved the November 23, 2021, board agenda.
• Approved the consent agenda, including November 2 and 16 minutes, a $35.00 newspaper subscription, and Dan Driscoll's reappointment to the Marshall & Polk Rural Water System Board.
• Designated Commissioner Joan Lee as voting delegate and Commissioner Gary Willhite as alternate to the Minnesota Counties Intergovernmental Trust.
• Approved posting and hiring for a replacement deputy position due to an upcoming retirement.
• Approved Michael Norland and James Tadman traveling to Orlando, FL to pick up a federal-funded air boat.
• Approved hiring and filling the Veterans Service Office Administrative Assistant II position with an Assistant County Veterans Service Officer position.
• Adopted Resolution 2021-88 revoking the 2016 conditional use permit for a private campground (Document A000704799).

Board of Commissioners

The provided agenda contains only procedural information regarding the meeting time and materials. No specific items for discussion or decision are listed in the text.

The Polk County Board of Commissioners approved a resolution to act as legal sponsor for DNR Trail Assistance Program grants, ratified the sale of real property to Robert Tiedemann for $9,000, and approved multiple contracts including a $1,320 agreement with TRIMIN SYSTEMS and a 2022 contract with Tri-Valley Opportunity Council. The board also reduced retainage on a highway project from 5% to 1% and approved various warrants and payments. No substantive decisions were made on the American Relief Program or 2022 budget, which were only discussed.

• Approved Resolution 2021-87 for DNR Trail Assistance Program sponsorship (5-0)
• Reduced retainage on SAP 060-657-004 (CSAH 57) from 5% to 1% (unanimous)
• Approved TRIMIN SYSTEMS agreement for $1,320 (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 Tri-Valley Opportunity Council contract (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 Tri-County Community Corrections Transitions Program contract (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-85 gambling permit for St. Joseph Catholic Church (5-0)
• Ratified sale of real property to Robert Tiedemann for $9,000 (5-0)
• Approved IDOC Market subscription rates effective January 1, 2022 (unanimous)

Social Services Board

This is a procedural meeting of the Polk County Social Services Board. The only listed item is the approval of the November 2021 board agenda, with no substantive decisions or discussions detailed.

• Review of November 2021 board agenda

The board unanimously approved the October 19, 2021 minutes, the November 16, 2021 agenda, and the listed cases and claims totaling over $1 million, including payroll, insurance, and vendor payments. Personnel changes were reported, including new hires, a lateral move, and a resignation. Budget reports and county contracts were reviewed, but no other formal votes were taken.

• Approved October 19, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved November 16, 2021 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved cases and claims totaling $1,002,000+ (unanimous)
• Approved warrants for publication on 11/16/2021 for payments on 10/21, 11/05, and 11/19/2021

Board of Commissioners

This agenda contains only a placeholder for the meeting packet and no specific agenda items. The meeting appears to be procedural, with substantive discussion or decisions not detailed in the provided text.

The Polk County Board of Commissioners approved the collective bargaining agreement with AFSCME Local 1353 for the Social Services Department, along with several other routine items including contracts, hiring, and property matters. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved AFSCME Social Services collective bargaining agreement (unanimous)
• Approved DEED SNAP contract up to $9,272 (unanimous)
• Approved Village Family Service Center contract for $50,000 (unanimous)
• Approved hiring 1.0 FTE RN and 1.0 FTE Clerk Typist Cashier III (unanimous)
• Approved County Ditch No. 32 maintenance work (unanimous)
• Approved repurchase of forfeited property parcel 82.01346.00 to Nanette Wilson (unanimous)
• Set partial abandonment hearings for County Ditch No. 25 on Dec 21, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 forfeit mowing and snow removal quote from Bob's Lawn Care (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

This agenda contains only a reference to the meeting packet and no specific agenda items. The board is meeting, but the agenda text provides no details on what will be decided or discussed.

The Polk County Board of Commissioners approved two collective bargaining agreements (AFSCME Government Center Unit and Teamsters Sheriff's Department/Dispatchers), authorized the purchase of notebooks and docking stations for $12,027.82, and approved private sales of two forfeited parcels. The board also approved a resolution for the public sale of forfeited property and hired two custodians. No substantive decisions were made on the 2022 budget or American Relief Program, which were only discussed.

• Approved AFSCME Government Center Unit collective bargaining agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Teamsters Sheriff's Department/Dispatchers collective bargaining agreement (unanimous)
• Authorized $12,027.82 purchase of notebooks and docking stations from Recorder Compliance Funds (unanimous)
• Approved private sale of Parcel No. 27.00198.01 to adjacent landowners for $500 (unanimous)
• Approved private sale of Parcel No. 85.00497.00 to adjacent landowners for $100 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-83 for public sale of forfeited property on December 9, 2021 (5-0)
• Approved hiring and refilling two Custodian I positions (unanimous)
• Approved revised agenda adding Teamsters agreement (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

This agenda contains only a reference to the meeting packet and no specific agenda items. The meeting appears to be procedural, with all substantive business deferred to the attached packet document.

The Polk County Board of Commissioners approved a $4.04 million general obligation jail refunding bond issuance, three collective bargaining agreements with the International Union of Operating Engineers, and a $23,000 contract with the Occupational Development Center. They also accepted a $500 donation from Blue Cross/Blue Shield for behavioral health education, reclassified a social services position, and approved the repurchase of a tax-forfeited parcel. All decisions were unanimous except the bond resolution, which passed 4-0 with one member absent.

• Approved $4,040,000 General Obligation Jail Refunding Bonds, Series 2021A (4-0)
• Approved collective bargaining agreements with IUOE Maintenance, Solid Waste, and Engineering Divisions (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 contract with Occupational Development Center for $23,000 (unanimous)
• Accepted $500 donation from Blue Cross/Blue Shield for behavioral health education (4-0)
• Reclassified Office Support Specialist to Case Aide position (unanimous)
• Approved repurchase of tax-forfeited parcel 80.00018.00 to Daniel and Chezzire D Netland (4-0)
• Approved 2022-2023 MFIP Biennial Service Agreement Plan (unanimous)
• Approved post and refill of Clerk Typist Cashier III position in Sheriff's Records (unanimous)

Social Services Board

This is a procedural agenda with no substantive items listed. The only item is the October 2021 board agenda document, so no decisions or discussions are specified.

• October 2021 board agenda document

The board unanimously approved the minutes, agenda, and the listed cases and claims, including multiple warrant payments. Personnel changes were reported, and several items were referred to the County Board for further action.

• Approved minutes from September 21, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved agenda for October 19, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved cases and claims totaling $1,357,306.71 (unanimous)
• Approved warrants for payment on 10/08/2021 totaling $8,625.16
• Approved warrants for payment on 10/22/2021 totaling $96,317.37
• Approved warrants for payment on 10/22/2021 totaling $1,065.25
• Referred Office Support Specialist reclassification to County Board
• Referred Blue Cross/Blue Shield $500 contribution resolution to County Board

Board of Commissioners

This agenda lists a single item: the 8:00 A.M. agenda and meeting materials, referencing an attached packet. No specific decisions, discussions, or action items are listed, so the meeting appears to be procedural in nature.

• 8:00 A.M. Agenda And Meeting Materials

The board adopted Resolution 2021-79 declaring Polk County a Second Amendment dedicated county, with a 4-0 vote. It also approved three tax-forfeit demolition contracts totaling $23,900, a $5,775 payment for website services, a dental services agreement, and the purchase of four 2022 Dodge Ram patrol vehicles. All other actions were routine approvals of agenda, minutes, and warrants.

• Adopted Resolution 2021-79 declaring Polk County a Second Amendment dedicated county (4-0)
• Approved $9,500 demolition bid for property at 150 Oak Lane, Gully (unanimous)
• Approved $7,500 demolition bid for property at 510 Cleveland St. SW, McIntosh (unanimous)
• Approved $6,900 demolition bid for property at 104 Soo Avenue, Trail (unanimous)
• Approved $5,775 payment to Vanguard Appraisals for website services (unanimous)
• Approved Children's Dental Services Memorandum of Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Enterprise 2022 contract for four 2022 Dodge 1500 Rams for Sheriff's Office (unanimous)
• Approved consent items including auditor warrants and board minutes (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The provided document contains only the meeting time and a reference to a packet. There are no specific proposals, decisions, or discussions detailed in the text.

The Board approved a preliminary 2022 property tax levy of $26,150,000, a 4.60% increase from the previous year, and set the budget hearing for December 14, 2021. The Board also authorized the consolidation of several drainage systems into new ditches, approved a conditional use permit for a septic system, and approved various administrative items including a public safety lease and position reclassifications.

• Approved preliminary 2022 property tax levy of $26,150,000 (4.60% increase) (4-0)
• Authorized consolidation of State Ditch 61 and related ditches into Polk County Ditch 200 (unanimous)
• Authorized consolidation of Joint Judicial Ditch 72 and related ditches into Joint Ditch 100 and Joint Ditch 101 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-77 conditional use permit for Ronald Wald for septic system hookup (4-0)
• Approved multiple certificates of performance and final acceptance for highway projects (unanimous)
• Approved reclassifying correctional health nurse position to Paramedic/LPN (unanimous)
• Authorized signing of public safety lease with State of Minnesota (unanimous)
• Approved refilling Eligibility Worker position (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a hearing to consider a Conditional Use Permit application. The request is to connect a septic system to an existing accessory structure on a specific parcel of land.

• Conditional Use Permit application by Ronald Wald for a septic system at Lot 18, Luther’s Subdivision (parcel #30.00406.00)

The Polk County Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of a Conditional Use Permit for Ronald Wald to install a septic holding tank for an existing accessory structure on a riparian lot on Maple Lake. The recommendation includes conditions such as no guest house uses, a septic compliance inspection, and a 25% impervious surface limit. The final decision will be made by the County Board on September 28, 2021.

• Recommended approval of CUP for septic holding tank on Maple Lake lot (all in favor)
• Approved minutes from August 27, 2021 meeting (all in favor)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners held a special meeting to review proposed 2022 budgets for multiple departments, including Public Health, Tri-County Community Corrections, MIS, Human Resources, Finance, Tax Payer Service Center, Sheriff, and Administration. No formal decisions or votes were taken on the budgets; the only action was unanimous approval of the meeting agenda. A draft resolution setting the preliminary 2022 property tax levy was discussed but not adopted.

• Approved September 22, 2021 agenda (unanimous)
• Reviewed 2022 Public Health budget (no action)
• Reviewed 2022 Tri-County Community Corrections budget (no action)
• Reviewed 2022 MIS budget (no action)
• Reviewed 2022 Human Resources budget (no action)
• Reviewed 2022 Finance budget (no action)
• Reviewed 2022 Tax Payer Service Center budget (no action)
• Reviewed 2022 Sheriff's Department budget (no action)

Board of Commissioners

The agenda lists only the review of the meeting materials at 9:30 A.M. No specific decisions, ordinances, or public hearings are detailed in the provided text. The full details are contained in the attached September 21 packet.

• Review of the SEPTEMBER 21 PACKET.PDF

The Polk County Board of Commissioners approved the September 21, 2021 agenda and consent items, including warrants, payments, and donations. A resolution supporting the Second Amendment was tabled until the October 5, 2021 meeting. The board also approved a change order for the Crookston Transfer Station project and reviewed 2022 departmental budgets.

• Approved the September 21, 2021 agenda unanimously.
• Approved consent items including warrants totaling $453,000+ across funds, a $41,692.67 payment to US Bank, a lost warrant payment of $30.00, and two donation resolutions (2021-74 and 2021-75).
• Tabled Resolution 2021-76 (Supporting Second Amendment) until October 5, 2021.
• Approved Resolution 2021-73 authorizing the County Attorney to execute agreements with the Office of Justice Programs.
• Approved Change Order No. 1 for the Crookston Transfer Station Site Improvement Project in the amount of $6,250.00, bringing the total project cost to $465,601.00.
• Discussed 2022 departmental budgets for County Attorney, Highway, Veterans Services, Environmental Services, Facilities, and Administration.

Social Services Board

This is a procedural meeting agenda with no substantive items listed. The only item is the September 2021 board agenda itself, with no details on decisions or discussions.

• September 2021 board agenda

The board unanimously approved the minutes, agenda, and the Cases and Claims report, which included payments for administration, payroll, and various social services. Multiple warrants for publication were approved for payments dated August through September 2021. The board also reviewed personnel appointments, budget reports, and referred two donation resolutions to the County Board.

• Approved minutes from August 17, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda for September 21, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved Cases and Claims totaling $1,520,000+ (unanimous)
• Approved warrants for payment on 8/20/2021 totaling $15.00
• Approved warrants for payment on 9/10/2021 totaling $18,650.44
• Approved warrants for payment on 9/15/2021 totaling $15.00
• Approved warrants for payment on 9/24/2021 totaling $468,665.42
• Approved warrants for payment on 9/24/2021 totaling $1,329.88

Board of Commissioners

This is a procedural agenda item for the Polk County Board of Commissioners meeting on September 7, 2021. The only listed item is the review of agenda and meeting materials, with a reference to a packet PDF. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed.

• Agenda and meeting materials review at 8:00 A.M.

The Polk County Board of Commissioners approved an interim use permit for Anderson Brothers to operate a temporary asphalt batch plant and contractor yard on about 3 acres near US Highway 2 in Gentilly Township for five years. The board also approved several other resolutions, including conditional use permits, a market price for solid waste, and the renaming of the Gentilly Bridge to the Bernie L. Lieder Memorial Bridge. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved interim use permit for Anderson Brothers temporary asphalt plant (5-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for Michael Weik accessory structures (5-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for William Senn/Katherine Howard septic system (5-0)
• Approved 2022 solid waste market price of $28.50/ton (5-0)
• Approved disposal of surplus county property (unanimous)
• Approved title clearance deed for real property to W.O.K., Inc. (5-0)
• Approved purchase of 8 patrol vehicles for 2022 budget (unanimous)
• Renamed Gentilly Bridge to Bernie L. Lieder Memorial Bridge (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold hearings to consider two applications for conditional use permits. These requests involve accessory structures and septic system connections on specific parcels of land.

• Conditional Use Permit for Michael Weik for accessory structures up to 1600 sq. ft. (parcel #32.00313.00)
• Conditional Use Permit for William Senn & Katherine Howard to hook a septic system to a new accessory structure (parcel #47.00144.01)

The Polk County Planning Commission recommended approval of two conditional use permits (CUPs) to the County Board. The first allows an additional detached garage on a riparian lot on Cable Lake, and the second allows a new septic system for an accessory structure on a riparian lot on Keller Lake. Both recommendations were unanimous and will go before the County Board for final approval on September 7, 2021.

• Recommended approval of CUP for Michael Weik to construct a 24' x 36' garage on Cable Lake (all in favor)
• Recommended approval of CUP for William Senn & Katherine Howard to hook a new septic system to an accessory structure on Keller Lake (all in favor)
• Approved minutes from July 23, 2021 meeting (all in favor)

Board of Adjustment

The Polk County Board of Adjustment will hold a hearing to review two applications for variances related to septic system installations. The board will consider requested setback reductions for properties in the Capistran Subdivision and Moe’s Subdivision.

• Variance request for Erik Kannen to reduce Union Lake OHWL setback from 75’ to 65’ at 17647 Olson Drive, Erskine
• Variance request for Dennis & Rose Koch to reduce lot line and dwelling setback from 10’ to 5’ for a septic system at parcel #30.00335.00

The Polk County Board of Adjustment approved two variance requests to allow new septic system installations with reduced setbacks. The first variance, for Eric Kanten, reduces the OHWL setback from 75 to 65 feet on Union Lake parcels. The second, for Dennis and Rose Koch, reduces the lot line and dwelling setback from 10 to 5 feet on a Maple Lake parcel. Both approvals were unanimous and include conditions for system upgrades.

• Approved variance for Eric Kanten to reduce OHWL setback from 75' to 65' for shared septic system (unanimous)
• Approved variance for Dennis & Rose Koch to reduce lot line/dwelling setback from 10' to 5' for new septic system (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The agenda consists solely of a procedural item to review the meeting materials. No specific decisions, ordinances, or public hearings are listed in the provided text.

• Review of the AUGUST 24 PACKET.PDF document

The Polk County Board of Commissioners approved an amendment to complete the Alumitech Airboat by January 5, 2022, and approved maintenance work on County Ditches No. 66 and No. 26. The Board also set consolidation and division hearing dates for Joint Judicial Ditch No. 72 and State Ditch No. 61 for September 28, 2021. The Board approved the agenda and consent items, which included hiring a Mechanical Maintenance Technician for the Solid Waste Department.

• Approved the August 24, 2021, Board agenda.
• Approved the August 3 and August 17, 2021, Board minutes.
• Approved hiring and filling the Mechanical Maintenance Technician position for the Solid Waste Department.
• Approved Amendment #1 for Federal Boat Grant Contract to complete the Alumitech Airboat with a completion date of January 5, 2022.
• Approved work on County Ditch No. 66 and named Richard Sanders as Engineer over the project.
• Approved work on County Ditch No. 26 and named Richard Sanders as Engineer over the project.
• Set a Consolidation and Division Hearing date for Joint Judicial Ditch No. 72 for September 28, 2021, at 9:00 a.m.
• Set a Consolidation and Division Hearing date for State Ditch No. 61 for September 28, 2021, at 9:00 a.m.

Board of Commissioners

The provided document contains only the meeting time and a reference to an August 17 packet. No specific decisions, proposals, or discussions are detailed in the text.

The Polk County Board of Commissioners approved a $50,000 allocation of American Relief Program funds for septic system upgrades, with 50% of bid costs paid by ARP funding for five properties. The board also authorized applications for homelessness prevention funds, approved multiple contracts and hires, and conducted a closed-session performance review of the county administrator, who received a positive evaluation.

• Approved $50,000 ARP funding for septic system upgrades (unanimous)
• Approved resolution authorizing Tri-Valley Opportunity Council for homelessness prevention program (5-0)
• Approved refilling Social Service Supervisor position (unanimous)
• Approved hiring permanent Social Worker-Child Protection Specialist (unanimous)
• Approved Children Mental Health Respite Care Contract Amendment of $60,540 (unanimous)
• Approved $32,616.10 UPS battery replacement at jail and 911 (unanimous)
• Approved septic fix-up loan to Mike Pahlen, bid to Great Northern Septic Service $10,800 (unanimous)
• Approved advertising and hiring 1.0 FTE Registered Nurse or Public Health Nurse (unanimous)

Social Services Board

The provided text contains only the meeting title, date, and a reference to a PDF document. No specific decisions, discussions, or agenda items are listed in the source material.

The Polk County Social Services Board unanimously approved the minutes, agenda, and the Cases and Claims as presented, which included payments for administration, non-public services, payroll, and medical transportation. The board also approved warrants for publication for payments on 8/06/2021 and 8/20/2021. Several personnel changes and requests, including a new Social Worker CPS position and a contract amendment, were referred to the County Board for action.

• Approved minutes from July 20, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda for August 17, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved Cases and Claims including $310,080.69 administration and $338,221.38 payroll (unanimous)
• Approved warrants for publication for payment 8/06/2021 totaling $6,006.19
• Approved warrants for publication for payment 8/20/2021 totaling $310,080.69
• Approved warrants for publication for payment 8/20/2021 totaling $314.71
• Referred resignation replacement for Social Services Supervisor to County Board
• Referred new Social Worker CPS position request to County Board

Board of Commissioners

This is a procedural-only agenda. The Board of Commissioners is meeting on August 3, 2021, but the only listed item is approval of the agenda and meeting materials, with no substantive decisions or discussions specified.

• Agenda and meeting materials approval

The Polk County Board approved several items, including a $70,055.92 wireless infrastructure upgrade, a $46,232.56 purchase of two utility vehicles for the landfill, and multiple septic system fix-up grants. They also approved partial abandonment of branches of County Ditches 130 and 64, and a lease with Tri-Valley Opportunity Council. The board began the process for refinancing 2014 Jail Bonds, with estimated interest savings of $120,000.

• Approved $70,055.92 wireless infrastructure upgrade (unanimous)
• Approved $46,232.56 purchase of two Gator UTVs for landfill (unanimous)
• Awarded $8,875.00 AIS special project funding to Union Lake Sarah Improvement District (unanimous)
• Awarded septic fix-up grants to Teneille Torgerson ($6,553.00), Margie & Rory Simonson ($11,200.00), and Roger Holcomb ($9,653.03) (unanimous)
• Approved partial abandonment of Branch 1 County Ditch No. 130 (unanimous)
• Approved partial abandonment of Branch 1 County Ditch No. 64 (unanimous)
• Approved office space lease with Tri-Valley Opportunity Council (unanimous)
• Consensus to begin process for refinancing 2014 Jail Bonds

Board of Commissioners

This is a procedural meeting agenda with no listed action items. The only item is the distribution of the agenda and meeting materials packet, so no decisions or discussions are specified in the provided text.

• Agenda and meeting materials packet (07-27-2021.PDF) distributed for the meeting

The Polk County Board approved the purchase of a CAT 160AWD Motor Grader for $312,864, approved a conditional use permit for a septic system, and approved a veterans service grant. A motion to increase the local option sales tax from 0.25% to 0.5% failed for lack of a second. The board also discussed a draft deputy county administrator position, deferring further consideration to September.

• Approved purchase of 1 CAT 160AWD Motor Grader from Ziegler for $312,864 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-62 Conditional Use Permit for Tim Roche septic system (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2021-60 Veterans Service Office Operational Enhancement Grant (5-0)
• Approved sale of 4 squads (2015/2016 Chevy Tahoes, 2017 Ford Utilities) (unanimous)
• Approved Title Clearance Deed for Happy Joes, Crookston, subject to County Attorney review (unanimous)
• Approved Public Health – Little Knights Daycare Services Agreement (unanimous)
• Motion to increase Local Option Sales Tax from 0.25% to 0.5% failed (lack of second)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider an application from Tim Roche regarding a Conditional Use Permit. The request involves connecting a new septic system to an existing accessory on a 0.13-acre parcel in Polk County.

• Conditional Use Permit for Tim Roche
• New septic system connection at parcel #74.00068.01

The Polk County Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for Tim & Tracy Roche to connect a new septic system to an existing accessory structure on a backlot on Maple Lake. The recommendation includes conditions such as recording a no-guesthouse waiver, receiving septic design approval, and limiting future impervious surfaces to 25%. The matter will go before the County Board for final approval on July 27, 2021.

• Approved minutes from June 25, 2021 meeting with correction (all in favor)
• Recommended approval of CUP for Tim & Tracy Roche septic system on Maple Lake backlot (all ayes, none nays)
• Set next Planning Commission meeting for August 27, 2021

Board of Adjustment

The Polk County Board of Adjustment will hold two public hearings on July 23, 2021, to consider variance applications. The first seeks to reduce a road setback for agricultural structures, and the second seeks to reduce both road and shoreline setbacks for a large accessory structure. Property owners within 500 feet are invited to attend.

• Variance for Richard Roed to reduce setback off 325 St SE from 35' to 4' for grain dryer, new grain bin, and relocation of two bins
• Variance for Michael Weik to reduce setback off Cable Lake Rd SE from 40' to 30' and off OHWM of Cable Lake from 300' to 250' for accessory structure over 800 sq ft
• Hearings at Polk County Environmental Services, 320 Ingersoll Ave, Crookston, MN

The Polk County Board of Adjustment approved a variance for Richard Roed to reduce the setback from 325th St SE for a grain dryer replacement and new grain bin, with conditions. The board denied a variance for Michael Weik to build a 1,200 sq ft shed closer to Cable Lake and the road, citing lack of practical difficulty.

• Approved variance for Richard Roed to reduce setback from 35' to 4' for grain dryer and bin (unanimous)
• Denied variance for Michael Weik to reduce setbacks for 1,200 sq ft shed (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The provided document contains only the meeting time and a reference to a July 20 packet. No specific decisions, proposals, or discussions are detailed in the text.

The Polk County Board of Commissioners approved three resolutions petitioning for 2022 tax levies for the Sand Hill River Watershed District, each not exceeding 0.00798% of taxable market value ($102,483.37). The board also approved contracts to design a roundabout at the CSAH 21/TH 75 intersection, with Commissioner Holy voting against both. Additionally, the board approved consent items including warrants, minutes, and a donation to the Sheriff's Office K9 Program.

• Approved the July 20, 2021 agenda and consent items, including warrants totaling over $950,000 and a $250 donation to the Sheriff's K9 Program.
• Approved refilling an Eligibility Worker position in Social Services.
• Approved Resolution 2021-56, petitioning for a 2022 tax levy for the Sand Hill River Watershed District.
• Approved Resolution 2021-57, petitioning for a 2022 tax levy for the Sand Hill River Watershed District.
• Approved Resolution 2021-58, petitioning for a 2022 tax levy for the Sand Hill River Watershed District.
• Approved a $25,000 binder with Mahoney Group for property insurance and a contract with Starr for the Resource Recovery Facility.
• Approved MnDOT Contract No. 1028313WO2 to design a roundabout at CSAH 21/TH 75, with Commissioner Holy voting no.
• Approved the Widseth Agreement to design the roundabout at CSAH 21/TH 75, with Commissioner Holy voting no.

Social Services Board

This is a procedural meeting agenda with no substantive items listed. The only item is the adoption of the July 2021 board agenda itself, with no attached details or discussion topics provided.

• Adoption of July 2021 board agenda

The Polk County Social Services Board unanimously elected Joan Lee as Chair, Warren Strandell as Vice Chair, and Paula Waters as Secretary, effective July 20, 2021. The board approved the June 15, 2021 meeting minutes, the July 20, 2021 agenda, and the listed cases and claims, including warrants for publication. The director reported on personnel appointments and resignations, and the board reviewed budget reports.

• Elected Joan Lee as Chair, Warren Strandell as Vice Chair, and Paula Waters as Secretary, all effective July 20, 2021.
• Approved the minutes from the June 15, 2021, meeting.
• Approved the agenda for the July 20, 2021, meeting.
• Approved the cases and claims, including warrants for publication totaling $21,472.73, $144,412.84, and $492.11.

Board of Commissioners

This agenda contains only a reference to the meeting packet and no specific agenda items. The meeting appears to be procedural, with decisions or discussions not detailed in the provided text.

The Polk County Board awarded the Crookston Transfer Station 2021 Site Improvement Project to RJ Zavoral & Sons for $459,351 (3-1, Commissioner Lee dissenting). The board also approved two interim use permits for temporary asphalt batch plants, refilled two Social Services positions, and approved $19,042 in supplemental funding for Soil & Water Conservation Districts.

• Awarded Crookston Transfer Station improvement bid to RJ Zavoral & Sons for $459,351 (3-1)
• Approved interim use permit for RJ Zavoral & Sons temporary asphalt plant in Gentilly Township (4-0)
• Approved interim use permit for Anderson Brothers temporary asphalt plant in Woodside Township (4-0)
• Approved refilling Family Based Service Provider position (unanimous)
• Approved refilling Social Worker position (unanimous)
• Approved $19,042 from Appropriations budget for East & West Soil & Water Conservation Districts (unanimous)
• Approved adding property to County Ditch No. 35 assessed area with $20 outlet fee and $0.30 per 40-acre tract (unanimous)
• Approved adding property to County Ditch No. 14 assessed area with $20 outlet fee and $1,600 per 40-acre tract (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold hearings to consider three separate applications for conditional use permits. These requests involve a farm-related business and two residential accessory structure projects.

• Conditional Use Permit for Joliette Ag Systems, Inc (DBA Hefty’s) to operate a farm related business on parcel #66.00158.01
• Conditional Use Permit for Judy Magnuson to hook a new septic system to a new accessory structure on parcel #30.00580.00
• Conditional Use Permit for Jeremy & Ashley Benson to construct an accessory structure exceeding maximum allowed square footage on parcel #32.00172.01

The Polk County Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of three conditional use permits to the County Board: a seed sales business for Joliette Ag Systems (Hefty's), an accessory building with septic on Maple Lake for Judy Magnuson, and a large accessory structure for Jeremy & Ashley Benson. All recommendations include staff conditions. The County Board will make final decisions on July 6, 2021.

• Recommended approval of CUP for Joliette Ag Systems DBA Hefty's seed sales business (all in favor)
• Recommended approval of CUP for Judy Magnuson's accessory building with septic on Maple Lake (all in favor)
• Recommended approval of CUP for Jeremy & Ashley Benson's 40'x80' accessory structure (all in favor)
• Approved minutes from May 28, 2021 meeting (all in favor)

Board of Commissioners

This is a procedural meeting agenda with no listed action items. The only item is the distribution of the meeting packet, so no decisions or discussions are specified in the agenda text.

• Agenda and meeting materials packet (JUNE 22 PACKET.PDF)

The Polk County Board of Commissioners approved five Low Income Septic Fix Up Grants to upgrade failing septic systems, each awarded to the low bidder. The Board also approved posting and hiring a Clerk Typist Cashier III position to fill a vacancy, and authorized the sale of an abandoned railroad parcel for $9,000. A closed session was held to discuss litigation related to the Red River Valley Juvenile Center, resulting in an agreement for representation with the Pemberton Law Firm.

• Approved the revised June 22, 2021, Board agenda.
• Approved the June 15, 2021, Board minutes and a $4,955.17 fuel payment to US Bank Voyager Fleet Systems.
• Approved posting and hiring a Clerk Typist Cashier III position to fill a vacancy.
• Awarded a Low Income Septic Fix Up Grant to James Fuglseth, with the bid to Olson & Sons Excavation for $11,800.00.
• Awarded a Low Income Septic Fix Up Grant to Rachel Howard, with the bid to Sherman Backhoe Service for $11,500.00.
• Awarded a Low Income Septic Fix Up Grant to Teneille Torgerson, with the bid to Thompson Gravel & Rock LLC for $6,050.00.
• Awarded a Low Income Septic Fix Up Grant to Greg Mercil, with the bid to Great Northern Septic for $6,300.00.
• Awarded a Low Income Septic Fix Up Grant to Kevin Zahl, with the bid to Sherman Backhoe Service for $9,816.23.

Board of Commissioners

The Polk County Board of Commissioners is holding a regular meeting on June 15, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. The agenda and supporting materials are compiled in a single PDF packet. No specific agenda items are listed in the provided text.

• Meeting scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on June 15, 2021
• Agenda and meeting materials available in 'JUNE 15 PACKET.PDF'

The Polk County Board of Commissioners approved the revised agenda, consent items including warrants and payments, and several resolutions. They accepted the retirement of Scott Oliver, approved filling the Engineering Technician IIIB position, and approved new job descriptions and transfers. Contracts with Sanford Behavioral Health were approved, and the board went into closed session to discuss litigation.

• Approved revised agenda adding items under Sheriff and litigation.
• Approved consent items including warrants totaling $417,000+ and US Bank payment.
• Adopted Resolution 2021-48 accepting Scott Oliver's retirement.
• Authorized filling Engineering Technician IIIB position and advertising for IIIB and IIB.
• Approved new Emergency, Fleet & Property Technician job description and transfer of Jody Beauchane.
• Approved posting and refilling open Dispatcher position.
• Approved contracts with Sanford Behavioral Health for Adult Mental Health and Crisis Services.
• Entered closed session to discuss Public Waters Inventory Litigation.

Social Services Board

This is a procedural agenda with only one item: the June 2021 board agenda. No substantive decisions, proposals, or discussions are listed. The meeting appears to be routine administrative business.

• June 2021 board agenda (single item)

The board unanimously approved the minutes, agenda, and a list of cases and claims totaling over $1.1 million, including payroll, medical transportation, and vendor payments. It also received informational updates on personnel, budget reports, and contracts referred to the County Board. No substantive policy decisions were made beyond routine approvals.

• Approved minutes from May 18, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda for June 15, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved cases and claims totaling $1,123,000.49 (unanimous)
• Approved warrants for publication totaling $133,860.25 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

This agenda for the Polk County Board of Commissioners meeting on June 1, 2021, lists only the start time and a reference to meeting materials. No substantive items for decision or discussion are listed, making this a procedural-only agenda.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold hearings to consider two applications for Conditional Use Permits. Both requests involve connecting new septic systems to accessory structures on different parcels of land.

• Conditional Use Permit for Benedict Kuznia to hook a new septic system to an existing accessory structure at 19560 Hideaway Cove, Erskine
• Conditional Use Permit for David & Stephanie Vonesh to hook a new septic system to a new accessory structure larger than 800 sq. ft. in Shalom Estates, Mentor

The Polk County Planning Commission recommended approval of two Conditional Use Permits (CUPs) to the County Board. The first CUP allows Benedict Kuznia to connect an existing accessory structure to a new septic holding tank on a backlot on Union Lake. The second CUP allows Dave & Stephanie Vonesh to construct a 1,600 sq ft accessory structure with a septic holding tank on a riparian lot on Maple Lake. Both recommendations were unanimous and will go before the County Board for final approval on June 1, 2021.

• Recommended approval of CUP for Benedict Kuznia to tie accessory structure to new septic system on Union Lake (all in favor)
• Recommended approval of CUP for Dave & Stephanie Vonesh to construct 1,600 sq ft accessory structure with septic holding tank on Maple Lake (all in favor)
• Approved minutes from April 23, 2021 meeting (all in favor)

Board of Commissioners

The provided document contains only procedural information regarding the meeting time and access to materials. There are no specific decisions, discussions, or actions recorded in this text.

The Polk County Board of Commissioners met on May 25, 2021, and approved several items, including the consent agenda, hiring a vacant Transport Deputy position, and an updated Personnel Policy effective June 1, 2021. They also awarded a motor grader rental contract to Zeigler, Inc., approved a landfill gas vent system installation, and purchased wetland credits. All decisions were made by unanimous vote except the motor grader rental, which was moved and seconded but the vote outcome was not recorded.

• Approved May 25, 2021 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent items including minutes and license payments (unanimous)
• Approved hiring a vacant Transport Deputy position (unanimous)
• Awarded motor grader rental to Zeigler, Inc. at $38,200/year for 7 years (motion made, outcome not recorded)
• Approved $54,850 quote for Landfill Passive Gas Vent System from RJ Zavoral & Sons (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 3.16 acres of wetland credits for $49,065.32 (unanimous)
• Approved revised agenda adding Mark Dietz under Facilities (unanimous)
• Approved updated Personnel Policy with adoption date June 1, 2021 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

This meeting agenda for the Polk County Board of Commissioners on May 18, 2021, contains only a single item: the agenda and meeting materials packet. No specific decisions, discussions, or action items are listed, so the meeting appears to be procedural in nature.

• Agenda and meeting materials packet (MAY 18 PACKET.PDF)

The board approved Resolution 2021-38, granting two-year property tax abatements for housing incentive program parcels in Crookston and East Grand Forks, totaling $52,938.39. They also approved several highway and facilities contracts, including gravel crushing, equipment purchases, and building system upgrades. The board amended the 2020 Capital Improvement Plan, removing a roof replacement project and adding new projects totaling $153,013.

• Approved Resolution 2021-38 for property tax abatements in Crookston and East Grand Forks (4-0)
• Approved Donarski Brothers gravel crushing in Liberty Pit at $3.90/yard (unanimous)
• Awarded $23,590 quote to Titan Machinery for a Shulte rotary motor (unanimous)
• Approved $173,967.03 purchase of two Case IH mower tractors from Titan Machinery (unanimous)
• Approved $71,460 Johnson Controls fire code system for Tri-County Juvenile Center (unanimous)
• Approved $35,897 for new Government Center cameras (unanimous)
• Approved $24,056 for door access control system (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-43 amending the Capital Improvement Plan (4-0)

Social Services Board

This is a procedural agenda with a single item: the May 2021 board agenda. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed.

• May 2021 board agenda

The Polk County Social Services Board approved the minutes from the April 20, 2021 meeting, the May 18, 2021 agenda, and the Cases and Claims as presented, all by unanimous vote. The board also received informational updates on personnel changes, budget reports, and child mental health services, but took no other substantive actions.

• Approved April 20, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved May 18, 2021 meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Cases and Claims including admin, non-public payroll, and warrants (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

This is the agenda for the Polk County Board of Commissioners meeting on May 4, 2021. The agenda contains only the meeting time and a reference to the meeting materials packet, with no specific items listed.

• Meeting scheduled for 8:00 A.M. on May 4, 2021

The Polk County Board of Commissioners approved several items, including a $14,000 payment for the Desire to Learn Contract, four conditional use permits, three township agency agreements, a $25,155 Emergency Management Performance Grant, a $52,535 Federal Boat Equipment Grant, a 5-year MOU with the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, and authorization to fill a Clerk Typist Cashier III position. All votes were unanimous. No action was taken on the Taxpayer Service Center public hearing notice requirements.

• Approved $14,000 one-time payment for Desire to Learn Contract (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-39: Conditional Use Permit for Jon Bohm for accessory structure over 800 sq ft (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2021-40: Conditional Use Permit for Tim Brinkman for septic hookup to new accessory structure (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2021-41: Conditional Use Permit for Troy Erickson for new septic system to accessory structure (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2021-42: Conditional Use Permit for Aaron Swenby for three self-storage unit buildings (5-0)
• Approved Agency Agreements with Brandsvold, Esther, and Hammond Townships (unanimous)
• Approved 2020 Emergency Management Performance Grant of $25,155 (unanimous)
• Approved 2021 Federal Boat Equipment Grant of $52,535 for airboat (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Polk County Board of Commissioners is meeting to review the agenda and meeting materials for its April 27 session. The only listed item is the agenda packet, with no specific decisions or discussions detailed in the provided text.

• Review of April 27 meeting packet

The board approved Resolution 2021-37, granting RJ Zavoral & Sons Inc. a 10-year interim use permit to operate an asphalt plant and contractor yard. The board also approved several highway and property items, including dumpster and septic contracts, an agency agreement with Grove Park Township, and two property tax abatements. A motion was passed to amend the 2020 CIP bond resolution to consider additional capital projects, including an HVAC upgrade at the Juvenile Detention Facility.

• Approved revised agenda adding Resolution 2021-37 and admin item (unanimous)
• Approved Commissioner Lee as acting chair (unanimous)
• Awarded 2021 dumpster quote for Maple Lake Park to Regional Sanitation Service (unanimous)
• Approved agency agreement between Polk County and Grove Park Township (unanimous)
• Awarded toilet/septic quote to M&K Porta Potties, $8,167/year for 2021-2023 (unanimous)
• Awarded septic quote to Solid Bottom Septic LLC, $450/year for 2021-2023 (unanimous)
• Approved two property tax abatements totaling $7,432 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-37 for 10-year interim use permit for RJ Zavoral & Sons (5-0)

Planning Commission

The commission will conduct public hearings regarding several conditional and interim use permits. These include requests for a rental storage facility, accessory structures, septic system connections, and an asphalt plant operation.

• Conditional Use Permit: Aaron Swenby, rental storage facility within 3 proposed buildings
• Conditional Use Permit: Jon Bohm, accessory structure larger than 800 sq. ft. to replace a garage lost to fire
• Conditional Use Permit: Tim Brinkman, hook a septic system to a new accessory structure
• Conditional Use Permit: Troy Erickson, hook a septic system to an existing building
• Interim Use Permit: Zavoral & Sons LLC, operate an asphalt plant and contractor yard for 10 years

The Polk County Planning Commission recommended denial of RJ Zavoral & Sons Inc.'s request for a 10-year Interim Use Permit to operate an asphalt batch plant and contractor yard in Huntsville Township, citing concerns about odor impacts on a nearby bean processing facility, traffic, and potential nuisances. The commission also recommended approval of four Conditional Use Permits: three for accessory structures on lakes and one for a self-storage facility in Garfield Township. All recommendations will go to the County Board for final decisions.

• Recommended denial of RJ Zavoral & Sons Inc. 10-year IUP for asphalt plant and contractor yard (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Aaron Swenby CUP for 3 self-storage buildings in Garfield Township (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Jon Bohm CUP for 1,080 sq ft accessory structure on Maple Lake (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Tim Brinkman CUP to connect septic to new accessory structure on Oak Lake (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Troy Erickson CUP for accessory structure with holding tank on Union Lake (unanimous)
• Approved Planning Commission minutes from March 26, 2021 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Polk County Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting on April 23, 2021, at 9:00 a.m. The agenda contains only a reference to a PDF document titled 'APRIL 23 SPECIAL MEETING.PDF' and no other listed items. No specific decisions or discussions are detailed in the provided text.

• Special meeting scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on April 23, 2021
• Agenda references a document titled 'APRIL 23 SPECIAL MEETING.PDF'

Social Services Board

The provided document contains only a placeholder title for the April 2021 Board Agenda and does not list any specific topics for discussion or decision.

The board unanimously approved the minutes, agenda, and a list of cases and claims totaling over $1.6 million, including payroll, medical assistance, and vendor payments. Personnel changes were reported, including resignations and status changes, with one replacement request referred to the County Board. Budget reports and child protection information were reviewed, with no other substantive decisions made.

• Approved March 16, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved April 20, 2021 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved cases and claims totaling $1,620,146.02 (unanimous)
• Approved warrants for payment on 3/30/2021 totaling $1,500.00
• Approved warrants for payment on 4/09/2021 totaling $220,122.13
• Approved warrants for payment on 4/23/2021 totaling $73,813.20
• Approved warrants for payment on 4/23/2021 totaling $293.77
• Referred replacement request for Jessica Rarick to County Board

Board of Commissioners

This agenda contains only a reference to meeting materials and a packet PDF, with no specific items listed. The meeting appears to be procedural or the agenda is incomplete.

The Polk County Board of Commissioners approved multiple road and bridge contracts, including awards to KAMCO Inc., Taggart Excavating, and Triple D Construction, and entered into an agreement with Traill County, ND for a bridge project. The board also approved a human trafficking task force agreement, a child support officer replacement, and various maintenance and equipment approvals. All decisions were made unanimously, with Commissioner Gerald Jacobson absent.

• Approved revised agenda adding Nielsville Bridge Crossing (unanimous)
• Approved consent items including warrants totaling $649,000+ (unanimous)
• Approved Amendment 1 with MN Human Trafficking Investigators Task Force (unanimous)
• Approved refilling Child Support Officer position (unanimous)
• Approved and signed Agency Agreement with Traill County ND for NDDOT Project BRC-4906(055) (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-36 for agreement with Traill County (4-0)
• Awarded CP 121-19-1359 to KAMCO Inc. for $84,680.00 (unanimous)
• Awarded SAP 060-599-280/282/285 to Taggart Excavating for $453,524.00 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

This is a procedural agenda item for the Polk County Board of Commissioners meeting on April 6, 2021. The only listed item is the review of the agenda and meeting materials, with a linked packet PDF. No specific decisions or discussion topics are listed in the agenda text.

• Agenda and meeting materials review

The Polk County Board of Commissioners approved a $3,804,314.49 road construction contract with Knife River Materials-Northern Minnesota for projects on CSAH 6, 27, and other routes. They also approved several conditional use permits, a rezoning, and plats, along with filling multiple staff positions. All votes were unanimous with four members present; Commissioner Jacobson was absent.

• Awarded SAP 060-606-027 road contract to Knife River Materials-Northern Minnesota for $3,804,314.49 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-32: Conditional Use Permit for M.R. Skaug Farm grain leg over 100 ft (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-34: Conditional Use Permit for William Bontrager sawmill/home business (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-35: Rezone Chad & Stacey Lian property from Commercial to Agricultural (unanimous)
• Approved Preliminary Plat for Golden Willow Estates with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved Final Plat for Ridgewood Estates 2nd Addition (unanimous)
• Approved refilling Deputy Patrol, Social Worker, and Transfer Station Operator positions (unanimous)
• Approved Finance Director and Finance Officer position descriptions (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings to consider several land-use applications. These include requests for conditional use permits, a residential plat, and a zoning change.

• Conditional Use Permit for Mike Skaug: grain tower with a maximum height of 135 feet
• Conditional Use Permit for William Bontrager: home based business and sawmill
• Plat for Golden Willow Estates (Duane Stroot): creating 6 new residential lots
• Re-Zone for Chad Lian: change from Commercial district to Agricultural district with shoreland overlay at 14709 Maple Inn Rd SE

The Polk County Planning Commission held public hearings and voted unanimously to recommend approval of a Conditional Use Permit for a 134-foot grain leg and tower for M R Skaug, a Conditional Use Permit for William Bontrager's sawmill and homebased business, a preliminary/final plat for Golden Willow Estates, and a rezone request from Chad & Stacy Lian. All recommendations will go before the County Board for final approval on April 6, 2021. The commission also discussed follow-up on existing permits, including a contractor yard and a scrap yard.

• Recommended approval of CUP for M R Skaug's 134-foot grain leg and tower with conditions, including a 144-foot setback from property lines and FAA compliance.
• Recommended approval of CUP for William Bontrager's sawmill and homebased business with conditions, including storage setbacks, a 150-cord wood limit near roads, and invasive species checks.
• Recommended approval of the preliminary/final plat for Golden Willow Estates, creating six residential lots in Belgium Township, with conditions on road construction, permits, and covenants.
• Recommended approval of the rezone of Lot 3, Block 1, Foy's Subdivision from Commercial to Agricultural with shoreland overlay, with a condition that the existing septic system pass inspection before use.
• Approved the minutes from the February 26, 2021 meeting.
• Discussed follow-up on a contractor yard at the old EGF Demo landfill site and a scrap yard CUP for Mr. Wang, with staff to investigate compliance.

Board of Commissioners

This agenda item is purely procedural, listing the distribution of the March 23 board packet. No substantive decisions, discussions, or public hearings are scheduled in the provided text.

• Agenda and meeting materials distribution

The Polk County Board of Commissioners approved a $718,329 state grant for bridge replacements, along with several other items including a BNSF crossing repair agreement, IT equipment purchases, and a liquor license fee structure. The board also approved hiring two temporary firefighters for the extrication team and a deputy's out-of-state training trip.

• Approved $718,329 Local Bridge Replacement Program grant agreement (unanimous)
• Approved BNSF crossing surface installment agreement for CSAH 15 in Fisher (unanimous)
• Approved $53,211.32 lease payment for HPE SimpliVity infrastructure (unanimous)
• Approved $56,382.86 network switch upgrade from Morris Electronics (unanimous)
• Approved 2021-2022 liquor license fees: Off Sale $500, On Sale $600, Sunday Sales $100, Off Sale 3.2 $25 (unanimous)
• Approved hiring two Beltrami Volunteer Firefighters for Extrication Team (unanimous)
• Approved deputy training in Atlantic City, NJ Oct 3-8, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved Finance Director search agreement with David Drown Associates (unanimous)

Social Services Board

This is a procedural meeting of the Polk County Social Services Board. The only listed item is the adoption of the March 2021 board agenda, with no substantive decisions or discussions specified.

• Adoption of March 2021 board agenda

The board unanimously approved the minutes, agenda, and the listed cases and claims, including payments for Medicare, administration, payroll, and various services. It also approved warrants for publication for payments on March 5 and March 19, 2021. The board was informed of several staff resignations and the end of probationary appointments, and discussed a proposed reclassification of a Social Worker CPS position to a Social Worker Team Leader, with a request to fill that position referred to the County Board.

• Approved minutes from February 16, 2021 meeting.
• Approved the meeting agenda for March 16, 2021.
• Approved cases and claims including Medicare Part B ($9,355.50), Administration ($56,746.64), Employee & Board ($413.56), and various payroll and service payments.
• Approved warrants for publication for payment on 3/5/2021 totaling $8,041.89.
• Approved warrants for publication for payment on 3/19/2021 totaling $56,746.64.
• Approved warrants for publication for payment on 3/19/2021 totaling $413.56.
• Referred request to fill Social Worker Team Leader and vacant Office Support Specialist positions to County Board.

Board of Commissioners

The agenda lists only the review of the meeting materials and the agenda itself. No specific decisions, ordinances, or public hearings are detailed in the provided text.

The Polk County Board of Commissioners approved several road construction contracts, including awards to Knife River Materials and Robert R. Schroeder Construction Inc. for highway projects. They also approved a cooperative construction agreement with Clearwater County, reappointed Bob Kovar to the Middle-Snake-Tamarac Watershed Board, and signed the Wild Rice-Marsh River Watershed Implementation Agreement. All decisions were made by unanimous vote.

• Approved the March 16, 2021 agenda and consent items, including payments to US Bank and Ryan Trudeau Construction.
• Reappointed Bob Kovar to the Middle-Snake-Tamarac Watershed Board for a term expiring January 1, 2024.
• Approved and signed the Wild Rice-Marsh River Watershed Comprehensive Watershed Management Plan Implementation Agreement.
• Approved the Polk & Clearwater Counties Cooperative Construction Agreement for multiple road projects.
• Awarded SAP 060-657-004 and SAP 063-617-002 to Knife River Materials, Bemidji MN.
• Awarded SAP 060-601-062 and SAP 060-601-063 to Robert R. Schroeder Construction Inc., Glenwood MN.
• Approved replacing a Social Worker-Child Protection Specialist with a Social Worker Team Leader and refilling vacancies.
• Approved a contract with Global Risk Consultants Corp for an insurance engineering study at $15,121.50.

Board of Commissioners

This agenda for the Polk County Board of Commissioners meeting on March 2, 2021, contains only a single item: the agenda and meeting materials packet. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed.

• Agenda and meeting materials packet (MARCH 2 PACKET.PDF)

The Polk County Board of Commissioners approved the sale of an abandoned railroad right-of-way parcel in Euclid Township to John and Heather Michaelson for $15,000, subject to an easement for Euclid Township road right-of-way. The board also approved several contracts and expenditures, including a $106,462.50 retainage release to Titus MRF Services, a $29,704.00 payment for equipment moving expenses, a street sweeping contract with Pro Sweep at $99.75/hour, a $9,165.50 sign contract with Newman Signs, and a base stabilization contract with Wm D Sepaniak, Inc. Additionally, the board approved preliminary and final plats for residential developments, the 2021 ditch levy requests, and a letter of support for Prairie Pines Childcare Center's playground project.

• Approved sale of abandoned railroad right-of-way to John and Heather Michaelson for $15,000 (Resolution 2021-27)
• Approved release of $106,462.50 retainage to Titus MRF Services for CAP RRF Retrofit Project
• Approved payment of $29,704.00 to Titus MRF Services for equipment moving expenses
• Awarded street sweeping contract to Pro Sweep at $99.75/hour
• Awarded 2021 sign quote to Newman Signs for $9,165.50
• Awarded base stabilization contract to Wm D Sepaniak, Inc for CR 201, CSAH 29, Clearwater CSAH 18
• Approved preliminary plat for Ridgewood Estates 2nd Addition with conditions
• Approved final plat for Eagles Landing with conditions

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding a residential subdivision proposal and amendments to the county zoning ordinance. The body will also elect a Chairman and Vice Chairman.

• Public hearing for Ridgewood Estates 2nd Addition to create 11 residential lots and one outlot
• Proposed amendment to Section 22 of the zoning ordinance regarding platted subdivisions and site development
• Proposed correction to Section 22.1100 subpart c of the subdivision regulations
• Election of Chairman and Vice Chairman

The Polk County Planning Commission recommended approval of the preliminary/final plat for Ridgewood Estates 2nd Addition, an 11-lot residential subdivision in Garfield Township, with staff conditions. The commission also recommended adopting ordinance amendments aligning with DNR requirements for subdivision septic and setback standards, contingent on no comments from the County Attorney and DNR. Both recommendations will go to the County Board for final action.

• Recommended approval of Ridgewood Estates 2nd Addition preliminary/final plat with staff conditions (all in favor)
• Recommended adoption of ordinance amendments for subdivision standards, contingent on no County Attorney/DNR comments (all in favor)

Board of Commissioners

The agenda lists a single item: the review of the agenda and meeting materials at 8:00 A.M. No specific decisions, ordinances, or projects are detailed in the provided text, only the reference to the 'FEBRUARY 23 PACKET.PDF'.

• Review of the FEBRUARY 23 PACKET.PDF

The Polk County Board of Commissioners approved a bridge replacement priority list, a mutual aid agreement with the City of Minneapolis, and a resolution supporting Fosston's street construction project. They also approved filling vacancies in the Highway Department and County Attorney's Office. All decisions were unanimous with four members present.

• Approved revised agenda adding County Attorney Greg Widseth (unanimous)
• Accepted $114 donation for Sheriff's Office K-9 program (Resolution 2021-23, unanimous)
• Approved mutual aid agreement with City of Minneapolis (Resolution 2021-24, unanimous)
• Approved bridge replacement priority list (Resolution 2021-22, unanimous)
• Supported Fosston street construction project and agreed to be sponsor (Resolution 2021-25, unanimous)
• Allowed Highway Department to fill Maintenance Man II position (unanimous)
• Approved posting and hiring Clerk Typist Cashier III in County Attorney's Office (unanimous)

Social Services Board

This is the agenda for the Polk County, Minnesota Social Services Board meeting on February 16, 2021. The only listed item is the February 2021 board agenda itself, with no substantive decisions or discussions specified. The meeting appears to be procedural in nature.

• February 2021 board agenda (only item listed)

The board unanimously approved the minutes, agenda, and the Cases and Claims, which included payments for administration, payroll, medical transportation, and other expenses. The board also received informational updates on personnel, budget reports, and various programs, but took no other formal actions.

• Approved minutes from January 19, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda for February 16, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved Cases and Claims including $242,271.20 administration and $337,537.67 payroll (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The agenda contains only a reference to the meeting packet PDF, with no listed items. This appears to be a procedural placeholder, and no specific decisions or discussions are detailed.

The board approved Resolution 2021-20, awarding $622,143 in state-funded COVID-19 relief grants to local businesses, with allocations to East Grand Forks ($200,000), Crookston ($200,000), Fosston ($119,999), and rural areas ($102,144). The board also approved several other items, including a $1 million bond agreement for the Fisher Avenue reconstruction project, a resolution supporting a Sand Hill River Watershed One Watershed, One Plan project, and the termination of three conditional use permits. No action was taken on a per diem request for Board of Adjustment members.

• Approved $622,143 in COVID-19 relief grants to local businesses (unanimous)
• Approved $1,000,000 bond agreement for Fisher Avenue (CSAH 11) reconstruction (unanimous)
• Approved resolution supporting Sand Hill River Watershed One Watershed, One Plan project (unanimous)
• Approved Human Trafficking Investigators Task Force MOU (unanimous)
• Approved Northwestern Mental Health Center substance use services expansion (unanimous)
• Approved termination of three conditional use permits (unanimous)
• Approved agreement with David Drown Associates for classification and compensation services (unanimous)
• Approved Crookston Firefighters Association gambling permit (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

This is a procedural agenda with no listed action items. The only item is the 8:00 A.M. agenda and meeting materials, referencing a packet PDF. No decisions or discussions are specified.

• 8:00 A.M. agenda and meeting materials (FEBRUARY 2 PACKET.PDF)

Board of Commissioners

The Polk County Board of Commissioners is meeting on January 26, 2021. The agenda contains only a reference to the agenda and meeting materials packet, with no specific items listed. The meeting appears to be procedural, with no substantive decisions or discussions detailed in the provided text.

• Agenda and meeting materials packet (JANUARY 26 PACKET.PDF)

The Polk County Board of Commissioners approved the purchase of a patrol K-9 for $15,500, granted an interim use permit for a small sawmill, and approved conditional use permits for an electrical substation and a trap shooting range. They also accepted donations for the Sheriff's Office K-9 program and approved a preliminary plat. All decisions were made with unanimous votes, except where noted.

• Approved purchase of 1 patrol K-9 with training from Mark McDonough for $15,500 (unanimous)
• Granted interim use permit to Phillip Miller for small sawmill/home business (4-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for Minnkota Power electrical substation (4-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for Fertile Community Conservation Club trap shooting and gun range (4-0)
• Approved preliminary plat for Ponderosa Addition (unanimous)
• Approved lease with DEED for Human Service Center Building (unanimous)
• Accepted $50 donation from Mary Filipski for Sheriff's Office K-9 program (4-0)
• Accepted $500 donation from Lean Packaging LLC for Sheriff's Office K-9 program (4-0)

Planning Commission

The Polk County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three conditional use permits: a family sawmill/home-based business, rebuilding an existing substation for Minnkota Power Cooperative, and a trap shooting and gun range for the Fertile Community Conservation Club. They will also review a plat for Ponderosa Addition, which would create 8 new lots. The meeting includes approval of minutes from December 4, 2020, and scheduling of future meeting dates.

• Conditional use permit for Phillip Miller/Vernon Graber to operate a family sawmill/home-based business
• Conditional use permit for Minnkota Power Cooperative (Brian Hoffart) to rebuild an existing substation
• Conditional use permit for Fertile Community Conservation Club to operate a trap shooting and gun range
• Plat for Ponderosa Addition by Steve Carlson to create 8 new lots

Social Services Board

This is a procedural meeting agenda with no substantive items listed. The only item is the January 2021 board agenda, with a linked PDF document. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are specified.

• January 2021 board agenda (PDF)

Board of Commissioners

This meeting agenda for the Polk County Board of Commissioners on January 19, 2021, consists solely of a reference to the agenda and meeting materials packet. No specific decisions, discussions, or action items are listed, making it purely procedural boilerplate.

• No specific agenda items listed

The Polk County Board of Commissioners approved the purchase of two 2021 Western Star tandem axle diesel trucks for $242,098.64 total, along with snowplow equipment for both trucks. The board also approved several resolutions to sponsor street reconstruction projects in Fertile and Fosston, and approved various administrative items including licenses, appointments, and technology upgrades.

• Approved $242,098.64 for two 2021 Western Star tandem axle diesel trucks (unanimous)
• Approved $112,209.00 and $115,177.00 for snowplow equipment for the two trucks (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-06 supporting Fertile street reconstruction (3-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-07 supporting Fosston Industrial Avenue reconstruction (3-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-08 supporting Fosston Eaton Avenue extension (3-0)
• Approved 2021 Polk County Haulers Licenses for 19 applicants, conditional for 8 (unanimous)
• Approved $13,835.31 camera and $26,550.00 installation for Sheriff's Office security upgrade (unanimous)
• Approved Microsoft licensing renewal for O365 and Windows Server (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

This agenda contains only a reference to the meeting packet and no specific agenda items. The meeting appears to be procedural, with no decisions or discussions listed.