Polk County public meetings in 2022

Board of Commissioners

The Board adopted the 2023 budget with a total net levy of $26,897,712 and established a new wage grid for non-represented personnel. Several mental health service contracts with Alluma and Sanford were approved, and a new safety compliance contract for the Highway Department was signed.

• Approved 2023 budget and net levy of $26,897,712 (unanimous)
• Adopted 2023 wage grid for non-represented personnel and department heads (unanimous)
• Approved $17,400 annual safety compliance contract for Highway Department (unanimous)
• Approved $60,000 DTN Weather Forecasting System invoice (unanimous)
• Approved two-year mental health contracts with Sanford ($357,200/year) and Alluma ($873,135/year) (unanimous)
• Approved 2023 Draft Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Plan (unanimous)
• Denied motion to name Garrett Borowicz as County Land Surveyor (2-2)
• Approved $5,902 tax abatement for Mabel Joan Mosher due to clerical error (unanimous)

Social Services Board

This is a procedural meeting agenda with no substantive items listed. The only item is the December 2022 board agenda document, indicating routine administrative business.

• December 2022 board agenda document review

The Board unanimously approved the meeting agenda, previous minutes, and a series of cases and claims. Several personnel changes were noted, and various contracts were referred to the County Board for further action.

• Approved minutes from November 15, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda for December 20, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved Cases and Claims, including Administration costs of $115,040.26 and Medicare Part B of $5,953.00 (unanimous)
• Approved warrants for payment on 12/09/2022 totaling $121,369.11 (unanimous)
• Approved warrants for payment on 12/23/2022 totaling $115,040.26 (unanimous)
• Approved warrants for payment on 11/15/2022 totaling $30.00 (unanimous)
• Approved warrants for payment on 12/14/2022 totaling $15.00 (unanimous)
• Approved warrants for payment on 12/23/2022 totaling $1,656.46 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board authorized the creation of a multi-county public water district with Norman and Clay counties to ensure sustainable potable water access. Other key actions included approving several labor MOUs, awarding a $180,900 diesel fuel contract, and authorizing a housing development loan in Fosston.

• Approved formation of West Central Regional Water District (unanimous)
• Approved MOUs for Dispatchers, Highway Engineers, Solid Waste, and Courthouse employees (unanimous)
• Awarded 2023 Diesel Fuel quote to Northdale Oil for $180,900.00 (unanimous)
• Approved $300,000 loan for James B. Palubicki for Fosston workforce housing (unanimous)
• Approved $185,267.26 in ARPA fund reimbursements for county departments (unanimous)
• Approved Adult Mental Health Initiative/Community Support Plan Grant up to $3,769,988.00 (unanimous)
• Awarded mower tractor rental to Valley Plains Equipment for $27,000.00 (unanimous)
• Tabled County Land Surveyor 4-year appointment until December 20, 2022 (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Polk County Planning Commission will hold two public hearings on December 2, 2022. The first, at 9:03 a.m., will consider a final plat application by Chad & Stacy Lian and Kevin O'Keefe to create four new residential lots (Buhns Bay Addition) on land near Maple Lake. The second, at 9:25 a.m., will consider a conditional use permit for Ottertail Power Cooperative to expand an existing electrical substation in Winger.

• Final plat for Buhns Bay Addition: 4 new residential lots on 41.34 acres (Gov't Lot 7) and 13.35 acres (Gov't Lot 11), Section 5, T148N R43W, near Maple Lake
• Conditional use permit for Ottertail Power Cooperative to expand existing electrical substation at 21462 420 Street SE, Winger, MN (7.57 acres, parcel #72.00068.00)
• Public hearings at Polk County Environmental Services, 320 Ingersoll Ave, Crookston, MN

Board of Adjustment

The Polk County Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on December 2, 2022, to consider Ottertail Power Cooperative's request for a variance to reduce the required setback from 50 feet to 38 feet for a new electrical control house on a parcel at 21462 420th Street SE, Winger. The hearing is open to the public, and property owners within 500 feet of the site are specifically invited to appear.

• Variance to reduce building setback from 50 ft to 38 ft for Ottertail Power Cooperative
• New electrical control house building at 21462 420th Street SE, Winger, MN
• Parcel #72.00068.00, approximately 7.57 acres in Section 9, Township 147, Range 42
• Public hearing scheduled for December 2, 2022 at 9:45 a.m.
• All property owners within 500 feet of the proposed variance are invited to attend

Board of Commissioners

The Board approved the county's Emergency Management Plan and distributed $88,270.63 in American Rescue Plan funds to the Public Health fund. The Board also authorized sponsorship for City of Fosston trail grants and approved a landfill project change order. A proposed moratorium on THC edible sales was referred back to staff for further research.

• Approved $88,270.63 American Rescue Plan distribution to Public Health fund (4-0)
• Approved Polk County Emergency Management Plan (unanimous)
• Approved $11,000 Change Order #1 for MSW Landfill Phase 14 Project (unanimous)
• Approved list of individuals for Opioid Settlement Advisory Council (unanimous)
• Approved acting as legal sponsor for DNR Trail Assistance Program (4-0)
• Approved acting as sponsoring agent for City of Fosston FIT trail expansion (4-0)
• Approved waiver of 30-day notice for City of Fosston New TIF District 1-14 (unanimous)
• Reappointed Wayne E. Nelson to Marshall & Polk Rural Water Systems Board (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board approved a resolution to act as the legal sponsor and fiscal agent for the Crookston Driftbusters and Sandhill Snowcruisers Snowmobile Clubs. This sponsorship for state funding applies to the years 2023-2025. The Board also designated representatives for the MCIT Board of Directors.

• Approved Resolution 2022-73 to sponsor Crookston Driftbusters and Sandhill Snowcruisers Snowmobile Clubs (4-0)
• Designated Commissioner Lee as Delegate and Commissioner Willhite as Alternate for MCIT Board of Directors (unanimous)
• Supported Commissioner Willhite as candidate for MCIT Board of Directors (unanimous)
• Approved November 22, 2022 agenda (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board approved the Clearwater River Watershed Management Plan and extended the county's Comprehensive Local Water Management Plan to 2025. Multiple contracts for social services, highway maintenance, and snow removal were authorized. The Board also approved several personnel replacements and a gambling permit for St. Joseph Catholic Church.

• Approved Clearwater River Watershed Management Plan (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-71 to extend Comprehensive Local Water Management Plan to Dec 31, 2025 (3-0)
• Awarded EGF facilities snow removal to A+ Yard and Snow LLC at $200 per event (unanimous)
• Approved $50,000 contract with Village Family Service Center (unanimous)
• Approved $7,950 contract with HSL Consulting, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved $1,450 agreement with TriMin Systems Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved gambling permit for St. Joseph Catholic Church in Fertile, MN (4-0)
• Authorized replacing two part-time highway positions with one full-time Maintenance Man II (unanimous)

Social Services Board

This is a procedural agenda with no substantive items listed. The only item is the November 2022 board agenda document, indicating the meeting will follow that agenda.

• November 2022 board agenda document

The Board approved the meeting agenda, previous minutes, and a series of cases and claims. Several personnel changes were reported, and multiple contracts were referred to the County Board for further action.

• Approved October 18, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved November 15, 2022 meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Cases and Claims including Admin, Medicare Part B, and Non-Public expenditures (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board adopted a priority list for bridge replacements and rehabilitations through 2025. They also approved a preliminary plat for the Buhns Bay Addition and a PUD amendment for Backlot Developments. Additionally, the Board approved a $10,000 settlement agreement with a former employee.

• Approved Bridge Replacement Priority List Resolution 2022-70 (4-0)
• Approved $485.00 per event snow removal contract with Total Lawn Care (unanimous)
• Approved screening condition PUD amendment for Isaac Larson (unanimous)
• Terminated Resolutions 2015-19 and 2016-9 via Resolution 2022-69 (4-0)
• Approved Preliminary Plat for Buhns Bay Addition (unanimous)
• Approved $10,000.00 settlement agreement with Cynthia Muggli (unanimous)
• Approved Auditor Warrants (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Polk County Planning Commission will hold two public hearings: one to consider a preliminary/final plat by Chad & Stacy Lian and Kevin O'Keefe to create 4 new residential lots in Buhn's Bay Addition, and another to consider an amendment to the 2017 PUD for Backlot Development 2 Common Interest Community regarding a screening condition. The commission will also discuss shoreland structures with Brad & Cynthia Beyer and set future meeting dates.

• Public hearing on plat for Buhn's Bay Addition creating 4 new residential lots (Lian & O'Keefe)
• Public hearing on PUD amendment for Backlot Development 2 regarding screening condition (Isaac Larson)
• Discussion of shoreland structures with Brad & Cynthia Beyer
• Approval of minutes from August 26, 2022
• Next meeting date set for December 2, 2022

Board of Commissioners

The Board established an Opioid Settlement Advisory Council to determine the spending of opioid litigation settlement funds. Other actions included approving several infrastructure agreements and gifting a trailer to County EMS.

• Established Polk County Opioid Settlement Advisory Council (5-0)
• Approved gifting 1997 Camper Trailer to County EMS (unanimous)
• Approved Agency Agreement with Grove Park Township (unanimous)
• Approved BNSF Railroad Company agreement for CSAH 41 crossing upgrade (unanimous)
• Approved work in County Ditch 85 and named Richard Sanders as Engineer (unanimous)
• Approved NDDOT and NDSHPO agreement for Climax Bridge replacement (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

This is a procedural agenda for the Polk County Board of Commissioners meeting on October 18, 2022. The only listed item is the 9:30 A.M. review of agenda and meeting materials, with a linked PDF packet. No specific decisions, discussions, or action items are detailed in the agenda text.

• 9:30 A.M. agenda and meeting materials review

The Board approved and accepted the David Drown Associates Wage Market Study, directing staff to proceed with implementation in the 2023 budget and collective bargaining groups, noting the cost will approach $900,000 over current wage projections. The Board also adopted Resolution 2022-65 requesting Governor Walz release Disaster Assistance Account funds to cover the 20% local cost share for federal highway emergency repairs, which has been denied since 2020. Other actions included accepting financial donations for the Sheriff's Mounted Posse and Social Services holiday gifts, refilling a Social Worker position, and filling a Systems Administrator vacancy.

• Approved agenda and consent items unanimously
• Adopted Resolution 2022-66 accepting $350 donation from Red Lake Electric Trust for Sheriff's Mounted Posse (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-67 accepting holiday gift donations for Social Services (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-65 requesting release of DACA funds for 20% local cost share on federal highway disaster repairs (4-0)
• Approved refilling Social Worker position and any subsequent vacancies (unanimous)
• Approved filling Systems Administrator vacancy (unanimous)
• Approved and accepted DDA Wage Market Study, directing implementation with ~$900K cost over current 2023 wage projections (unanimous)
• Approved Commissioner Warrants (unanimous)

Social Services Board

This agenda contains only a single item: the October 2022 Board agenda, provided as a PDF document. No specific decisions, discussions, or action items are listed in the text provided.

• October 2022 Board agenda (PDF document)

Board of Commissioners

This is the agenda for the Polk County Board of Commissioners meeting on October 4, 2022, at the Government Center in Crookston, MN. The agenda contains only a placeholder for agenda and meeting materials, with no specific action items, discussions, or decisions listed. It is essentially procedural boilerplate.

• Meeting scheduled for 8:00 A.M. in County Board Room #234A

The Polk County Board of Commissioners approved a $51,135 contract with Palmer Masonry for tuck pointing the granite exterior of the Government Center. They also approved a $607,025 contract with Career Force for MFIP/DWP employment services, a $148,520 truck quote, and a $74,979 roof materials purchase. A resolution supporting Operation Green Light for Veterans was adopted unanimously.

• Approved $51,135 tuck pointing contract with Palmer Masonry (unanimous)
• Approved $607,025 Career Force MFIP/DWP contract for 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved $7,469 DEED SNAP contract (unanimous)
• Awarded $148,520 quote for 2024 single axle diesel truck to Berts Truck Equipment (unanimous)
• Approved $74,978.83 roof materials purchase from Miller Building Center (unanimous)
• Approved filling mechanical maintenance and loader operator positions at RRF (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-64 supporting Operation Green Light for Veterans (4-0)
• Approved ARPA agreement with Crookston Rotary and UMC for rural jobs program (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

This agenda for the Polk County Board of Commissioners meeting on September 27, 2022, contains only a single item: the agenda and meeting materials packet. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed.

• Agenda and meeting materials packet (SEPTEMBER 27 PACKET.PDF)

The Board of Commissioners approved a preliminary 2023 property tax levy of $27,298,125, a 5.5% increase over the 2022 levy of $25,875,000. A public hearing on the 2023 budget is set for December 13, 2022. The Board also adopted resolutions for a watershed management plan and the 2023 solid waste market price, and approved several equipment purchases and personnel actions.

• Approved preliminary 2023 property tax levy of $27,298,125 (5.5% increase) (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-61 for Clearwater River Headwaters Watershed Comprehensive Management Plan (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-62 setting 2023 solid waste market price at $28.50/ton (4-0)
• Approved $120,640 for 4 Shulte Model FX1800 rotary mowers from Ironhide Equipment (unanimous)
• Approved $48,645.30 for 3 Kuhn GMD 250 rotary mowers from Titan Machinery (unanimous)
• Approved advertising and replacing Nurse Practitioner position (up to .8 FTE) in Public Health (unanimous)
• Approved advertising and replacing Clerk Typist Cashier III position (1 FTE) in Public Health (unanimous)
• Approved gifting used lightbars to Fertile Fire Department (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

This agenda item is purely procedural, referencing the meeting packet for September 21, 2022. No specific decisions, discussions, or action items are listed in the provided text.

• Agenda and meeting materials packet reference

The Board held a special meeting to review and discuss proposed 2023 budgets for multiple departments, including County Attorney, Public Health, Tri-County Community Corrections, Taxpayer Service Center, Human Resources, Finance, Sheriff, and Administration. No votes were taken on the budgets; the session was purely informational and procedural. The meeting adjourned to reconvene on September 27, 2022.

• Approved September 21, 2022 agenda (unanimous)
• Reviewed 2023 County Attorney Department budget (discussion only)
• Reviewed 2023 Public Health Department budgets (discussion only)
• Reviewed 2023 Tri-County Community Corrections budget (discussion only)
• Reviewed 2023 Taxpayer Service Center budgets (discussion only)
• Reviewed 2023 Human Resources Department budget (discussion only)
• Reviewed 2023 Finance Department budgets (discussion only)
• Reviewed 2023 Sheriff's Department budgets (discussion only)

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 Board adopted Resolution 2022-60 to adopt and implement the Middle Snake Tamarac Rivers Comprehensive Watershed Management Plan, replacing the local water management plan for that area. The Board also approved a $3,013,424.30 contract for grading on SAP 060-646-009, ratified a software maintenance agreement for the county attorney's case management system, and approved refilling several staff positions. Additionally, the Board approved a contract with the Minnesota Department of Health for COVID-19 vaccination events and authorized an eNotice online services agreement for property tax and valuation notices.

• Adopted Resolution 2022-60 to adopt and implement the Middle Snake Tamarac Rivers Comprehensive Watershed Management Plan (unanimous).
• Awarded SAP 060-646-009 grading contract to Davidson Construction for $3,013,424.30 (unanimous).
• Ratified Professional Services Agreement between Minnesota Counties Computer Cooperative and Strategic Technologies Incorporated for MCAPS case management software maintenance (unanimous).
• Approved refilling one Clerk Typist Cashier III position in the County Attorney's office (unanimous).
• Approved refilling one Office Support Specialist position in Social Services (unanimous).
• Approved State of Minnesota Emergency Contract for COVID-19 vaccine distribution events from September to December 2022 (unanimous).
• Authorized Property Records Director to enter eNotice Online Services contract with The Master's Touch, LLC for electronic delivery of tax and valuation notices (unanimous).
• Approved consent items including warrants totaling $588,102.42, prior minutes, and lost warrant payments (unanimous).

Social Services Board

This is a procedural meeting of the Polk County Social Services Board. The only listed item is the September 2022 board agenda, with no substantive decisions, proposals, or discussions detailed.

• September 2022 board agenda (no details provided)

The Polk County Social Services Board unanimously approved the August 2022 meeting minutes, the September 20 agenda, and a list of cases and claims totaling over $1.4 million. The board also received updates on personnel changes, including new appointments, status changes, and resignations, as well as budget reports and a discussion on using ARPA funds for a Human Services Manager position. No substantive policy decisions were made beyond routine approvals.

• Approved minutes from August 16, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda for September 20, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved cases and claims totaling $1,456,360.86 (unanimous)
• Approved warrants for payment on 8/22/2022 ($45.00)
• Approved warrants for payment on 9/09/2022 ($100,290.79)
• Approved warrants for payment on 9/23/2022 ($55,985.27)
• Approved warrants for payment on 9/23/2022 ($882.79)

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 to be determined by the attached packet.

The Board approved a five-year lease for a landfill compactor at $150,350/year, accepted an $11,000 UCARE grant for homemaking services for seniors, and a $6,400 MEDICA grant for diversity training. They also refilled several social worker and case aid positions, approved a contract for supervised visitation services, and authorized negotiations for land purchase near Maple Lake.

• Approved $150,350/year landfill compactor lease (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-57: $11,000 UCARE grant for homemaking services (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-58: $6,400 MEDICA grant for diversity training (5-0)
• Approved refilling Social Worker – Disability Services Division position (5-0)
• Approved refilling Social Worker – Behavioral Health position (5-0)
• Approved refilling Case Aid position (5-0)
• Approved contract with Violence Intervention Project for supervised visitation (5-0)
• Authorized engineer to negotiate land purchase near Maple Lake (consensus)

Planning Commission

The Polk County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on August 26, 2022, to consider a conditional use permit application from Tony & Wanda Sorum. The permit would allow construction of a 1,080 sq ft accessory structure on a parcel near Lake Sarah. Property owners within a quarter mile are invited to attend.

• Conditional use permit for 1,080 sq ft accessory structure
• Parcel located less than 300 feet from ordinary high water mark of Lake Sarah
• Applicants: Tony & Wanda Sorum, 20581 Duerr Circle SE, Erskine, MN
• Parcel #45.00411.00 in Lakeview Estates subdivision
• Public hearing at Polk County Environmental Services, 320 Ingersoll Ave, Crookston

The Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of a Conditional Use Permit for Tony and Wanda Sorum to build a 30' x 36' accessory structure on a riparian lot on Lake Sarah. The permit includes staff conditions such as no habitable space, tree retention, and impervious surface limits. The recommendation will go to the County Board for final approval on September 6, 2022.

• Approved minutes from July 22, 2022 meeting (motion by Jore, second by Phillips, all in favor).
• Recommended approval of CUP for Sorum accessory structure with staff conditions (motion by Schulz, second by Jerde, all ayes).
• Noted that the CUP will go to County Board for final approval on September 6, 2022.
• Received update that FCCC shooting range completed 4 corrective actions by August 5, 2022.
• Discussed Viking Gas Transmission Co. proposal to extend pipeline, noting that stockpiling supplies may require an Interim Use or Conditional Use Permit.

Board of Adjustment

Mike Trosen is requesting a variance to reduce the setback from the Fisher St SE right-of-way, dwelling, and property line from 10 feet to 2 feet. This change would allow for the placement of a new septic tank at 11558 Fisher ST SE.

• Variance request: reduce setback from 10' to 2' at 11558 Fisher ST SE, Mentor, MN
• Proposed work: installation of a new septic tank

Board of Commissioners

This meeting agenda consists solely of a reference to the agenda packet and meeting materials; no specific action items, discussions, or decisions are listed. The agenda is procedural boilerplate with no substantive items to report.

The board unanimously approved a $14,100 low-income septic system fix-up grant for Richard & Diann Pesch, awarded to Great Northern Septic. They also approved several payments for painting, sealing, landscaping, and concrete work, as well as a motor grader packer quote, a trailer rental rate adjustment, and hiring for two clerk typist positions. Discussions included election integrity, the 2023 budget, and a closed session to evaluate the county administrator.

• Approved $14,100 low-income septic fix-up grant to Richard & Diann Pesch, awarded to Great Northern Septic (unanimous)
• Approved $6,250 payment to Wade Lufkin for painting at Public Health (unanimous)
• Approved $8,437.50 payment to Kiecker Coatings for sealing at Juvenile Center (unanimous)
• Approved $10,580 payment to Wagner's Landscaping for landscaping at Human Service Center and Government Center (unanimous)
• Approved $21,326 payment to Palmer Masonry & Concrete for landscaping and concrete at Government Center (unanimous)
• Approved $26,543 quote to RDO for Motor Grader Packer (unanimous)
• Approved Beltrami County trailer rental rate of $31.00/load effective 9/1/22 (unanimous)
• Approved advertising and hiring for a Clerk Typist Cashier III in Public Health and License Center (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The agenda for the August 16, 2022 Polk County Board of Commissioners meeting contains only a reference to the meeting packet and no specific agenda items. It is procedural boilerplate with no decisions or discussions listed.

The Polk County Board of Commissioners approved several items including budget amendments for Social Services and Public Health, a low-income septic fix-up grant, and six leases for Maple Lake Park land. All votes were unanimous. The board also authorized filling a vacant MIS Director position and approved a bridge improvement application quote.

• Approved 2022 Social Services budget amendment reducing budget by $425,917 (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 Public Health budget amendment reducing budget by $107,816 (unanimous)
• Awarded Low-Income Septic Fix-Up Grant to Kenneth MacDonald and bid to Olson and Sons Excavating for $10,200 (unanimous)
• Approved six leases for Maple Lake Park land from August 6, 2022 to August 6, 2032 (unanimous)
• Approved quote from Widseth for $15,000 for Bridge Bundling Application for Nielsville Bridge (unanimous)
• Authorized filling vacant MIS Director position (unanimous)
• Approved mowing quote from Total Lawn Care for $182 per time for 2022-2025 (unanimous)
• Approved consent items including warrants, minutes, and payments (unanimous)

Social Services Board

The Polk County Social Services Board is meeting to consider its August 2022 agenda. The agenda contains no substantive items, only a reference to the agenda document itself, indicating this is a procedural meeting.

• Review of August 2022 board agenda

The board unanimously approved the minutes, agenda, and a comprehensive list of cases and claims totaling approximately $1.1 million, including payroll, vendor payments, and administrative costs. The director reported several personnel actions, including new probationary appointments and a resignation. Budget and program reports were reviewed, and discussion was held on hiring a Deputy Health and Human Services Director using ARPA funds.

• Approved minutes from July 19, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved agenda for August 16, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved cases and claims totaling $1,098,000.00 (unanimous)
• Approved warrants for publication for multiple payment dates (unanimous)
• Noted probationary appointment of Natalie Martin as Social Worker effective Aug 8, 2022
• Noted probationary appointment of Melissa Epema as Case Aide effective Aug 22, 2022
• Noted probationary appointment of Taya Olson as Family Based Services Provider effective Aug 22, 2022
• Referred request to replace resigned Family Based Services Provider to County Board

Board of Commissioners

The agenda for the Polk County Board of Commissioners meeting on August 2, 2022, contains only a reference to the agenda and meeting materials packet, with no specific items listed. This appears to be procedural boilerplate, as no decisions or discussions are detailed in the provided text.

The Polk County Board of Commissioners approved a $5/ton tip fee increase for all solid waste materials at county facilities for 2023, approved the final plat for Ridgewood Estates 3rd Addition with conditions, and authorized advertising and hiring for a patrol deputy position. The board also discussed but took no action on the Humane Society's request for ARPA and appropriations funds.

• Approved $5/ton tip fee increase for all MSW and C&D materials at all Polk County Solid Waste Facilities for CY2023 (unanimous)
• Approved Final Plat for Ridgewood Estates 3rd Addition with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved advertising and hiring for a Patrol Deputy position (unanimous)
• Approved August 2, 2022 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent items including Auditor Warrants and July 5, 19, 26 board minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Auditor Warrants for July 2022 payments (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

This is a procedural agenda for the Polk County Board of Commissioners meeting on July 26, 2022. The only listed item is the availability of the meeting packet, with no specific decisions or discussions detailed in the agenda text.

• Meeting packet (JULY 26 PACKET.PDF) available for review

The Polk County Board of Commissioners approved allocating $1.2 million of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to the 2023 Public Works budget. The board also approved several personnel actions in the Sheriff's Office, including promotions and hiring for vacant positions, and authorized a collective bargaining agreement with the Sheriff's Essential Supervisors Unit. Multiple contracts and resolutions were approved, including a conditional use permit for an accessory structure and a grant agreement for veterans services.

• Allocated $1.2M ARPA funds to 2023 Public Works budget (unanimous)
• Approved collective bargaining agreement with LELS Sheriff Essential Supervisors Unit, Jan 1 2022 - Dec 31 2024 (unanimous)
• Promoted internal Deputy to Patrol Sergeant (unanimous)
• Promoted Deputy from Justice Center to Patrol Deputy (unanimous)
• Approved advertising and hiring Transport Deputy (unanimous)
• Approved advertising and hiring Telecommunicator (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2022-56 FY 2023 CVSO Operational Grant with MDVA (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-55 Conditional Use Permit for David Lende accessory structure (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Polk County Planning Commission is holding a public hearing to consider David Lende's application for a Conditional Use Permit to build a 1,590 sq ft accessory structure on a parcel near Cable Lake. The parcel is over 40,000 sq ft and within 300 feet of the lake's ordinary high water mark. Property owners within a quarter mile are invited to attend.

• Conditional Use Permit application by David Lende for accessory structure
• 1,590 sq ft structure on parcel over 40,000 sq ft
• Parcel within 300 feet of Cable Lake OHWM
• Parcel #74.00977.00, Lot 3, Block 1, Cable Lake Green Valley Addition
• Hearing at Polk County Environmental Services, 320 Ingersoll Ave, Crookston, MN

The Polk County Planning Commission recommended approval of a Conditional Use Permit for David Lende to build a 30' x 53' accessory structure on a riparian lot on Cable Lake, with staff conditions. The recommendation will go to the County Board for final approval on July 26, 2022. The commission also discussed compliance issues with the Fertile Community Conservation Club's gun club CUP, but took no formal action.

• Recommended approval of CUP for David Lende accessory structure on Cable Lake (all in favor)
• Approved Planning Commission minutes from May 27, 2022 (all in favor)

Board of Commissioners

This agenda contains only a placeholder for the meeting packet and no specific agenda items. The meeting is scheduled for 9:30 A.M. on July 19, 2022, but no decisions or discussions are listed in the provided text.

The Polk County Board approved three Sand Hill River Watershed District tax levy petitions, awarded septic system fix-up grants, approved ARPA funding agreements with local entities, and signed a joint powers agreement for criminal justice data. All votes were unanimous except the watershed resolutions, which passed 4-0 with Commissioner Jacobson absent.

• Approved Sand Hill River Watershed District tax levy petitions (Resolutions 2022-52, 2022-53, 2022-54) each for $105,266.92 (4-0)
• Awarded septic system fix-up grants to Kenneth Lomen ($14,500), Cole & Tara Jenkins ($14,500), and Richard Monson ($12,600) (unanimous)
• Awarded ARP septic fix-up grants to Cynthia & Jonathan Lecy ($8,298) and Mackenzie Best ($5,521) (unanimous)
• Approved County Ditch 140 survey and cleaning in Kertsonville Township (unanimous)
• Approved refilling a Case Aide position in Social Services (unanimous)
• Approved State of Minnesota Joint Powers Agreement for criminal justice data network (Resolution 2022-51) (5-0)
• Approved ARPA agreements: City of Crookston sewer ($137,217.70), Polk County Fair Association ($152,759), City of McIntosh ($248,576.75) (unanimous)
• Appointed Samuel W. Melbye as Auditor-Treasurer, Recorder, and Deputy Registrar; approved election judges list (unanimous)

Social Services Board

This is a procedural agenda item for the Polk County Social Services Board's July 2022 meeting. The only listed action is the adoption of the July 2022 board agenda, with no substantive policy or financial items specified.

• Adoption of July 2022 board agenda

The board unanimously elected Warren Strandell as Chair, Gary Willhite as Vice Chair, and Cathy Gutterud as Secretary, effective July 19, 2022. It also approved the June 21, 2022 minutes, the meeting agenda, and the listed cases and claims. Personnel changes were reported, including new appointments and resignations, but no votes were taken on those items.

• Elected Warren Strandell as Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Gary Willhite as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Cathy Gutterud as Secretary (unanimous)
• Approved June 21, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved July 19, 2022 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved cases and claims totaling $1,493,635.61 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

This agenda for the Polk County Board of Commissioners meeting on July 5, 2022, contains only a single item: the agenda and meeting materials packet. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed.

• Agenda and meeting materials packet (JULY 5 PACKET.PDF)

The Polk County Board of Commissioners met on July 5, 2022, and approved several items, including a maintenance request for County Ditch No. 92, certificates of performance for two highway projects, and a list of additional voucher signers. The board also voted unanimously to remain with the Office of the State Auditor for the 2023 and 2024 audits, and approved a modified Facilities Director position description. No substantive decisions were made on the 2023 budget, which was only discussed.

• Approved County Ditch No. 92 crossing installation in Sletten Township (unanimous)
• Approved Certificate of Performance for SAP 060-657-004 and SAP 063-617-002 (unanimous)
• Approved remaining with the Office of the State Auditor for 2023-2024 audits (unanimous)
• Approved additional voucher signers for Landfill and Resource Recovery funds (unanimous)
• Approved modified Facilities Director position description (unanimous)
• Approved July 5, 2022 agenda and consent items (unanimous)
• Approved auditor and manual warrants for June 2022 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

This agenda item is purely procedural, listing only the distribution of the meeting packet and agenda materials. No substantive decisions, discussions, or public hearings are listed for this meeting.

• Agenda and meeting materials packet (JUNE 28 PACKET.PDF) distributed at 8:00 A.M.

The Polk County Board approved allocating $682,951.45 in American Rescue Plan funds to five local projects: $144,000 for Agassiz Environmental Learning Center, $137,216.70 for Crookston wastewater, $152,759 for fairgrounds, $248,575.75 for Poplar Meadows, and $584,674 for the West Central Regional Water District (amending a prior $250,000 commitment). The board also approved a redevelopment plan for Fosston Redevelopment Project No. 1, which includes a loan of up to $300,000 to Specklebelly Properties for multifamily housing. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved $144,000 ARPA allocation for Agassiz Environmental Learning Center (unanimous)
• Approved $137,216.70 ARPA allocation for Crookston wastewater (unanimous)
• Approved $152,759 ARPA allocation for fairgrounds improvements (unanimous)
• Approved $248,575.75 ARPA allocation for Poplar Meadows revenue losses (unanimous)
• Amended prior motion to commit $584,674 to West Central Regional Water District (unanimous)
• Approved Fosston Redevelopment Plan No. 1 with $300,000 loan to Specklebelly Properties (4-0)
• Approved City of Mentor Agency Agreement for box culvert (unanimous)
• Approved gravel crushing in Liberty Pit at $4.50 per cubic yard (unanimous)

Social Services Board

This is a procedural meeting of the Polk County Social Services Board. The only listed item is the review of the June 2022 board agenda, with no substantive decisions or discussions detailed.

• Review of June 2022 board agenda

The board unanimously approved the meeting minutes, agenda, and a list of cases and claims, including payroll, medical transportation, and other administrative expenses. It also approved warrants for publication totaling over $200,000 across multiple payment dates. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting was largely administrative.

• Approved minutes from May 17, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda for June 21, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved cases and claims including payroll and administrative expenses (unanimous)
• Approved warrants for publication for payments on 5/18, 6/2, 6/10, and 6/24/2022

Board of Commissioners

The provided text only lists the meeting time and a link to a PDF packet. No specific decisions, discussions, or agenda items are described in the source document.

The Polk County Board of Commissioners met on June 21, 2022, and approved a revised agenda, consent items, and several contracts and grants. Key approvals included a $10,482 state Boat and Water Grant, door security project quotes totaling $32,956.94, and various environmental services contracts. The board also authorized negotiations for a leachate tank order dispute and approved a $28,000 ARPA subrecipient agreement with the City of Mentor.

• Approved revised agenda adding items 6 and 7 under County Administrator (unanimous)
• Approved consent items including warrants totaling $534,000+ and US Bank payment of $102,360.18 (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 MN State Boat and Water Grant of $10,482 (unanimous)
• Approved Bergstrom Electric quote of $27,300 for door security project (unanimous)
• Approved Johnson Controls quote of $5,656.94 for panic buttons and door controls (unanimous)
• Approved Mahoney Group binder of $25,000 for RRF property insurance (unanimous)
• Approved Starr property insurance contract for RRF (unanimous)
• Approved $28,000 ARPA subrecipient agreement with City of Mentor (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

This meeting agenda for the Polk County Board of Commissioners on June 7, 2022, contains only a single item: the agenda and meeting materials packet. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed.

• Agenda and meeting materials packet (JUNE 7 PACKET.PDF)

The Polk County Board of Commissioners approved several conditional use permits, a final plat, gravel and truck purchases, a collective bargaining agreement, and ARPA fund commitments. They also approved resolutions supporting managed care organizations and a redevelopment plan for Fosston.

• Approved conditional use permits for septic systems for Steven & Shaun Muzzy and Beverly Jung (5-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for Roman Troyer's home-based wood fabricating business (5-0)
• Approved final plat for Forgotten Bay, creating 9 riparian lots and 2 out lots along Union Lake (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 8,168 tons of CL 5 gravel from Gowan Construction at $3.85/ton (unanimous)
• Awarded $76,595.15 for a 2024 Freightliner Single Axle Diesel Truck to Boyer Ford Trucks (unanimous)
• Approved collective bargaining agreement with LELS Sheriff Deputies Group (unanimous)
• Approved $28,000 ARPA funds to Mentor Fire Department for generator and shelter improvements (unanimous)
• Approved up to $250,000 ARPA funds to City of Climax for clean water mitigation (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Polk County Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding several conditional use permits and a final plat. The agenda includes reviews for septic system connections and a home-based wood fabrication business.

• Final Plat for Forgotten Bay to create 9 residential lots and 2 outlots
• Conditional Use Permit for Roman Troyer for a wood fabrication business in the Ag District
• Conditional Use Permit for Steven Muzzy for a septic system connection
• Conditional Use Permit for Beverly Jung for a septic system connection

The Polk County Planning Commission recommended approval of three conditional use permits (CUPs) for accessory structures with septic systems on Maple Lake, one CUP for a home-based wood fabrication business, and a final plat for the Forgotten Bay subdivision on Union Lake. All recommendations will go to the County Board for final approval on June 7, 2022.

• Recommended approval of CUP for Steven Muzzy's backlot septic system (all in favor)
• Recommended approval of CUP for Beverly Jung's backlot septic system (all in favor)
• Recommended approval of CUP for Roman Troyer's wood fabrication business (all in favor)
• Recommended approval of Forgotten Bay final plat creating 9 lots and 2 outlots (all in favor)

Board of Adjustment

The Polk County Board of Adjustment is meeting to approve minutes from a prior session and elect a chairman and vice-chair. The agenda contains only routine procedural items, with no public hearings or substantive decisions listed.

• Approval of minutes from August 27, 2022
• Election of Chairman and Vice-Chair
• Scheduling of 2022 meeting dates (June 24, July 22, Aug 26, Sept 23, Oct 28, Dec 2)

The Board of Adjustment approved its minutes and elected Mike Powers as Chairman and Rolland Gagner as Vice Chairman. Staff reported a proposed tiered pay increase for board members, but no formal action was taken on the pay proposal.

• Approved minutes from August 27, 2021 meeting (all in favor)
• Elected Mike Powers as Chairman (all in favor)
• Elected Rolland Gagner as Vice Chairman (all in favor)

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 documented in the text.

The Polk County Board approved the purchase of 12 new 2023 Chevy vehicles for the Sheriff's Office, totaling $606,736.02, to be funded from the 2023 budget. The board also approved several ditch maintenance projects, an agency agreement with Eden Township, and resolutions for a MnDOT master partnership and the sale of forfeited properties.

• Approved purchase of 8 Chevy vehicles for Sheriff's Office ($400,900.02) (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 4 Chevy vehicles for Sheriff's Office ($205,836.00) (unanimous)
• Approved maintenance work on County Ditch 41, 48 Br. 2, 83, 103, 36 (unanimous)
• Approved Agency Agreement with Township of Eden (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-43 accepting retirement of Brian Hoiseth (unanimous)
• Approved ditch easements for Old County Ditch 25 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-44 entering MnDOT Master Partnership Contract (unanimous)
• Approved public sale of forfeited parcel to City of Crookston (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

This agenda for the Polk County Board of Commissioners meeting on May 17, 2022, contains only a single item: the agenda and meeting materials packet. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed.

• Agenda and meeting materials packet (MAY 17 PACKET.PDF)

The board approved an interim use permit for Knife River Materials to operate a temporary asphalt batch plant and contractor yard for five years, with conditions. It also approved resolutions recommending managed care organizations for special needs and senior health care, and approved various consent items, contracts, and licenses. A contractor's cost-share request for a chiller was denied.

• Approved interim use permit for Knife River Materials asphalt plant (5-0)
• Approved resolution recommending UCARE for Special Needs Basic Care (5-0)
• Approved resolution recommending UCARE, Medica, Blue Plus for Senior health care (5-0)
• Approved $15,000 for Union Lake Sarah Improvement District AIS project (unanimous)
• Approved refilling Social Worker-CPS position (unanimous)
• Approved DEED contract amendment to $15,897 (unanimous)
• Denied Diversified Contractors' $19,890 chiller cost-share request (unanimous)
• Approved annual liquor licenses for three establishments (unanimous)

Social Services Board

This is a procedural meeting agenda with no substantive items listed. The only item is the May 2022 board agenda, with a single attached PDF document. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are specified.

• May 2022 board agenda

The board unanimously approved the April 19, 2022 minutes, the May 17 agenda, and the listed cases and claims, including payroll, purchase of service, and Medicare payments. Warrants for publication were approved for payments on May 6, 13, and 20, 2022. Personnel changes were reported, including resignations and probationary appointments, and several items were referred to the County Board for action.

• Approved April 19, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved May 17, 2022 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved cases and claims including payroll and POS payments (unanimous)
• Approved warrants for publication for payments on May 6, 13, and 20, 2022 (unanimous)
• Referred procurement resolutions for Seniors Minnesota and Special Needs Basic Care to County Board
• Referred DEED contract amendment for SNAP employment and training to County Board
• Noted resignation of Angela Zak, Social Worker CPS, effective June 3, 2022
• Noted probationary appointments of Jennifer Pantzer and Brenna Harrower

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 several election-related items, including establishing an Absentee/Mail/UOCAVA Ballot Board, appointing election judges, and setting canvassing dates for the 2022 primary and general elections. The board also approved hiring for several county positions, an architectural services agreement for the Judicial Center roof replacement, and the addition of property to County Ditch No. 111's assessed area.

• Approved revised agenda adding Public Health, Sheriff, and Administration items (unanimous)
• Approved consent items including $1,500 payment to North American Systems for cable (unanimous)
• Set 2022 Primary Election canvassing for Aug 12, 2022, 10:00 a.m. and General Election for Nov 16, 2022, 10:00 p.m. (unanimous)
• Appointed election judges for 2022 elections (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-38 establishing Absentee/Mail/UOCAVA Ballot Board (5-0)
• Authorized filling Facilities Management Director vacancy and hiring two Maintenance Workers (unanimous)
• Approved architectural services agreement with ICON for Judicial Center roof replacement (unanimous)
• Approved adding property to County Ditch No. 111 assessed area at $40 per quarter (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

This agenda for the Polk County Board of Commissioners meeting on April 26, 2022, contains only a single item: the agenda and meeting materials packet. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed.

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

The board unanimously approved a resolution declaring a state of emergency due to flooding on April 22, 2022. They also set per diem rates for planning commission and board of adjustment members, approved a conditional use permit, and authorized the purchase of a landfill compactor.

• Approved Resolution 2022-37 declaring a state of emergency for spring flooding (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-35 setting per diem for Planning Commission/Board of Adjustment members (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-36 conditional use permit for Jason & Haley Thorson for septic system hookup (5-0)
• Approved CY2022 Polk County Haulers License for Anderson Disposal (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of Bomag BC773-RB5 landfill compactor for $689,810 via lease (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Polk County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider Jason Thorson's application for a Conditional Use Permit to connect a new septic system to an existing accessory structure on a parcel in Mentor, MN. The hearing is scheduled for April 22, 2022, at 9:03 a.m. at Polk County Environmental Services. Property owners within 1/4 mile are invited to attend.

• Conditional Use Permit application by Jason Thorson for septic system hookup
• Parcel located at 14381 Maple Inn Rd SE, Mentor, MN 56736
• Public hearing at Polk County Environmental Services, 320 Ingersoll Ave, Crookston
• Property owners within 1/4 mile invited to appear

Social Services Board

The provided document is a placeholder for the April 2022 Board agenda and contains no substantive items for discussion or decision.

Board of Commissioners

This agenda contains only a reference to meeting materials and a packet PDF, with no specific agenda items listed. The meeting appears to be procedural in nature, with no decisions or discussions detailed in the provided text.

The Polk County Board of Commissioners adopted the 2022 redistricting plan (Resolution 2022-34) on a 4-1 vote, with Commissioner Lee voting no. The board also approved several road construction contracts totaling over $4.4 million, and elected to use the standard allowance of $6,092,089 in American Rescue Plan funds for government services.

• Adopted 2022 redistricting plan (Resolution 2022-34) (4-1, Lee nay)
• Approved $859,335 road contract to Anderson Brothers Construction (unanimous)
• Approved $1,736,887 road contract to Knife River Materials (unanimous)
• Approved $1,139,949.60 road contract to Knife River Materials (unanimous)
• Approved $657,124.90 road contract to Knife River Materials (unanimous)
• Approved $33,000 mower tractor rental quote to Valley Plains Equipment (unanimous)
• Approved $15,924.20 sign quote to Newman Signs (unanimous)
• Approved $6,092,089 ARPA standard allowance election (Resolution 2022-33) (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

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

The Polk County Board approved an interim use permit for Knife River Materials to operate a temporary asphalt batch plant and contractor yard on about 3 acres in Gentilly Township, with conditions including truck route restrictions and dust control. The board also approved multiple highway contracts, including two tandem axle diesel trucks and snowplow equipment, and authorized a $1.16 million calcium chloride bid. Several appointments and routine items were approved unanimously.

• Approved interim use permit for Knife River Materials asphalt plant (4-0)
• Awarded $261,306 for two 2023 tandem axle diesel trucks to Boyer Ford Trucks (unanimous)
• Awarded $258,104 for snowplow equipment to Bert's Truck Equipment (unanimous)
• Awarded $459,613 to Olson Construction for SAP 060-599-288 (unanimous)
• Awarded $283,039.28 to Olson Construction for SAP 060-599-287 (unanimous)
• Awarded $1,162,450 to Knife River Corporation for calcium chloride (unanimous)
• Approved $51,180 payment to MnCCC for ballot system equipment (unanimous)
• Approved resolution authorizing CIP bond sale (2022-28) (4-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider an Interim Use Permit application from Knife River Materials. The permit would allow the operation of an asphalt batch plant and contractor yard for five years on land leased from Kenneth & Aleta Brule.

• Interim Use Permit application for an asphalt batch plant and contractor yard
• Proposed 5-year permit duration for parcel #29.00138.00

Board of Commissioners

This agenda item is purely procedural, listing only the time for agenda and meeting materials review. No substantive decisions, discussions, or action items are included in the provided text.

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

The Board unanimously awarded the MSW Landfill Phase 14 project to R.J. Zavoral & Sons for $2,026,489.90. It also approved the purchase of 50 Motorola radios for the Sheriff's Office, funded through Public Safety Funds, and approved a pay equity report submission to the state. Several items were discussed but no action was taken, including a MinnPACE joint powers agreement and a feedlot manure pit permit.

• Awarded MSW Landfill Phase 14 project to R.J. Zavoral & Sons for $2,026,489.90 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 24 Motorola APX 6000 handheld and 26 APX 6500 mobile radios, amending 2022 Sheriff's budget (unanimous)
• Approved MOU with East Polk SWCD for Natural Resources Block Grant, amending 2022 budget by $17,554.50 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-25 delegating Wetland Conservation Act administration to East Polk SWCD (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-26 delegating Local Water Management Plan to East Polk SWCD (4-0)
• Approved Certificate of Performance and Final Acceptance for SAP 060-599-283, 284, 286 (unanimous)
• Approved Agency Agreement between Polk County and Township of Brandsvold (unanimous)
• Approved Pay Equity Report data and submittal to the State (unanimous)

Social Services Board

The Polk County Social Services Board is meeting to review its March 2022 agenda. The agenda contains only the agenda item itself and a linked PDF document, with no other listed business items.

• Review of March 2022 board agenda

The board unanimously approved the February 15, 2022 meeting minutes, the March 15, 2022 agenda, and the listed cases and claims. It also approved warrants for publication totaling $75,125.98 (payment 3/04/2022), $69,542.70 (payment 3/18/2022), and $1,044.74 (payment 3/18/2022). No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included reviews of budget reports and program information.

• Approved February 15, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved March 15, 2022 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved cases and claims including admin, non-public, and payroll items (unanimous)
• Approved warrants for payment 3/04/2022 totaling $75,125.98
• Approved warrants for payment 3/18/2022 totaling $69,542.70
• Approved warrants for payment 3/18/2022 totaling $1,044.74

Board of Commissioners

This agenda is purely procedural, containing only a placeholder for the meeting packet. No decisions, discussions, or action items are listed for the Board of Commissioners meeting.

The Polk County Board of Commissioners approved a revised agenda, consent items, and several resolutions, including accepting a $50 donation for Public Health and approving the repurchase of a forfeited property. They also approved hiring for a vacant dietitian position, two temporary election positions, and an office manager, as well as a $149,600 ditch levy. Major purchases included a 40,000-gallon leachate tank for $161,487.50 and a $53,211.32 lease payment for HPE infrastructure. The board set a redistricting hearing for April 19, 2022, and approved multiple MNDOT agreements and resolutions for bridge grants.

• Approved $161,487.50 purchase of 40,000-gallon leachate tank from Harrington (unanimous)
• Approved $149,600 County Ditch Levy Assessments payable 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved $53,211.32 lease payment to Hewlett-Packard for HPE SimpliVity (unanimous)
• Approved advertising and filling 1.0 FTE Registered Dietician position (unanimous)
• Approved advertising and filling 2 temporary Election positions (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2022-23 repurchase of forfeited property Parcel 82.02254.00 to Jay C. Etienne (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2022-21 for MNDOT bridge grant SAP 060-713-003 ($65,280.25) (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2022-22 for MNDOT bridge grant SAP 060-106-001 ($49,794.25) (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

This meeting agenda contains only a single item to approve the agenda and meeting materials. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed.

• Agenda and meeting materials approval

The board approved the 2022-2026 Capital Improvement Plan and authorized up to $3.9M in general obligation bonds, and accepted a stipulation agreement with Riverview Healthcare Association that reduced the taxable value of its facility. Several road and gravel contracts were awarded, and a new Media Communications Specialist position was approved.

• Approved 2022-2026 Capital Improvement Plan and $3.9M bond authorization (4-0)
• Accepted Riverview Healthcare tax appeal settlement, reducing taxable value from $6,884,100 to $1,979,400 (unanimous)
• Awarded gravel stockpile contract to Ferguson Brothers Excavating Inc. for $70,400 (unanimous)
• Awarded crack fill contract to Midwest Asphalt & Maintenance for $129,720 (unanimous)
• Awarded base gravel road stabilization contract to Wm D. Sepaniak, Inc. for $464,300 (unanimous)
• Awarded SAP 060-106-001 to RJ Zavoral & Sons, Inc. for $377,493.50 (unanimous)
• Approved Microsoft licensing renewal for $129,114 (unanimous)
• Approved hiring a Media Communications Specialist (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Polk County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a conditional use permit for a septic system serving a new accessory structure and a plat creating two residential lots in Ridgewood Estates. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and election of officers.

• Conditional Use Permit – Alan & Corina Pietruszewski – septic hooked to a new accessory structure
• PLAT – Ridgewood Estates 3rd Addition – creating 2 residential lots
• Approval of minutes from December 3, 2021
• Election of Chairman and Vice-Chairman

The Polk County Planning Commission recommended approval of a Conditional Use Permit for a septic holding tank on a non-riparian lot on Maple Lake, and recommended approval of the Ridgewood Estates 3rd Addition preliminary/final plat. Both recommendations will go to the County Board for final action.

• Recommended approval of CUP for septic holding tank on Maple Lake lot (all in favor)
• Recommended approval of Ridgewood Estates 3rd Addition preliminary/final plat (all in favor)
• Approved minutes from December 3, 2021 meeting (all in favor)
• Elected Mike Powers as Chairman (all in favor)
• Elected Rolland Gagner as Vice-Chairman (all in favor)

Board of Commissioners

The agenda contains only a reference to the meeting packet PDF and no listed agenda items. This appears to be a procedural placeholder; no decisions or discussions are specified in the provided text.

The Polk County Board of Commissioners met on February 22, 2022, and approved several resolutions, including the 2022 Road Restriction Map and a revised Bridge Replacement Priority List. They also approved consent items, including warrants and donations, and filled multiple vacant positions across departments. All votes were unanimous among the three voting members present.

• Approved 2022 Road Restriction Map and designated ten-ton routes on CSAH 16, 13, 3, 2, and 57 (unanimous)
• Adopted revised Bridge Replacement Priority List (Resolution 2022-06) (unanimous)
• Approved consent items including warrants and donations (unanimous)
• Approved filling vacant Dispatcher position by April 15, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved property tax abatements for housing incentive parcels in Crookston and East Grand Forks (Resolution 2022-12) (unanimous)
• Approved filling Environmental Technician and Assistant Facility Manager positions (unanimous)
• Approved 2022-2024 Purchase of Service Agreement with Altru Health Systems (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 Market Wage Analysis Agreement with DDA, Inc. (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

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

Social Services Board

This is a procedural agenda with a single item: the February 2022 board agenda, provided as a PDF. No substantive decisions, discussions, or specific action items are listed.

• February 2022 board agenda (PDF document only)

The Polk County Social Services Board approved the minutes from the January 18, 2022 meeting and the agenda for the February 15, 2022 meeting. The board unanimously approved the February 2022 Cases and Claims, which included payments for administration, payroll, insurance, and medical transportation. The board also reviewed personnel, budget, and program reports, and was informed of a new social worker appointment.

• Approved the minutes from the January 18, 2022 meeting.
• Approved the meeting agenda for February 15, 2022.
• Approved the February 2022 Cases and Claims, including payments for administration, payroll, and other expenses.
• Approved warrants for publication for payments on 1/19/2022, 2/04/2022, and 2/18/2022.
• Noted the probationary appointment of Karly Resendiz as a Social Worker, effective February 7, 2022.
• Referred an interstate agreement with Altru Health Systems to the County Board for consideration.

Board of Commissioners

The provided document contains only the meeting time and a reference to the February 1 packet. There are no specific proposals, decisions, or discussions detailed in the text.

The February 1, 2022 meeting of the Polk County Board of Commissioners was cancelled due to weather. No decisions were made or items discussed.

Board of Commissioners

The agenda for the Polk County Board of Commissioners meeting on January 25, 2022, lists only the 8:00 A.M. agenda and meeting materials item, with a single linked packet PDF. No substantive decisions, discussions, or action items are listed in the provided text.

• Agenda and meeting materials (8:00 A.M.)

The Polk County Board approved the partial abandonment of County Ditch 25 in Fanny Township, with a 4-1 vote. They also approved filling an open Sergeant position, purchasing two GPS units, and setting a public hearing on the Capital Improvements Plan for March 1, 2022.

• Approved partial abandonment of County Ditch 25 (4-1, Holy opposed)
• Approved filling open Sergeant position starting March 1, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 2 GPS units from Frontier Precision for $47,579.40 (unanimous)
• Approved MOA Addendum with University of MN for Extension programs (unanimous)
• Authorized $2,579.12 for six office chairs from Compliance Funds (unanimous)
• Set public hearing on Capital Improvements Plan for March 1, 2022, 10:00 a.m. (unanimous)
• Appointed Commissioner Jacobson to Sandhill Watershed Policy Committee (unanimous)

Social Services Board

The provided text contains only the title 'January 2022 Bd Agenda' and a reference to a PDF document. No specific items, decisions, or discussions are listed in the source text.

The Polk County Social Services Board unanimously approved the minutes, agenda, and a list of cases and claims totaling approximately $1.4 million, including payroll, vendor payments, and administrative costs. The board also reviewed personnel changes, budget reports, and referred two agreements to the County Board. No substantive policy decisions were made beyond routine approvals.

• Approved minutes from December 21, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved agenda for January 18, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved cases and claims totaling $1,373,101.94 (unanimous)
• Approved warrants for publication totaling $72,201.76 (payment 12/30/2021)
• Approved warrants for publication totaling $101,641.02 (payment 1/07/2022)
• Approved warrants for publication totaling $32,770.36 (payment 1/21/2022)
• Approved warrants for publication totaling $721.59 (payment 1/21/2022)

Board of Commissioners

The agenda for the January 18, 2022 Polk County Board of Commissioners meeting contains only a single item: the 9:30 A.M. agenda and meeting materials, with a linked packet PDF. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed.

• 9:30 A.M. Agenda and meeting materials

The Board unanimously awarded the Juvenile Detention Facility construction bid to Diversified Contractors for $1,318,000. They also approved several contracts and purchases, including a $40,000 GIS software license renewal, a $57,000 weather forecasting license, and a $138,250 chemical purchase. The Board filled two facilities positions and authorized filling the Deputy County Administrator position at Grade 24. No action was taken on setting a public hearing date for the Capital Improvement Plan.

• Awarded Juvenile Detention Facility bid to Diversified Contractors for $1,318,000 (unanimous)
• Approved consent items including warrants totaling over $500,000 (unanimous)
• Approved certificates of performance/final acceptance for three SAP projects (unanimous)
• Renewed GIS software license with ESRI for $40,000 (unanimous)
• Renewed DTN weather forecasting license for $57,000 (unanimous)
• Purchased BASE 1 chemical from Team Lab for $138,250 (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 contract with HSL Consulting for $4,950 (unanimous)
• Authorized filling Deputy County Administrator position at Grade 24 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

This is a procedural agenda for the Polk County Board of Commissioners meeting on January 4, 2022. The only listed item is the distribution of the meeting materials packet, with no specific decisions or discussions detailed.

• Agenda and meeting materials packet (JANUARY 4 PACKET.PDF)

The Polk County Board of Commissioners held its first 2022 meeting, electing Joan Lee as Chair and Warren Strandell as Vice-Chair. The board unanimously approved several contracts, including a $15,000 Personal Money Management contract, a $16,500/year Safety Compliance Service contract, and the purchase of 10 APX Portable 800 Radios at $5,628 each. Five resolutions were adopted, including designating the Fertile Journal as the official county newspaper and approving the Safe Routes to School project in Fosston.

• Elected Joan Lee as Chair and Warren Strandell as Vice-Chair (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 Personal Money Management contract for $15,000 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 10 APX Portable 800 Radios at $5,628/unit (unanimous)
• Approved Safety Compliance Service contract at $16,500/year (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-01 for Safe Routes to School project in Fosston (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-05 designating Fertile Journal as official newspaper (5-0)
• Approved refilling three Social Services positions (unanimous)
• Adopted IRS 2022 mileage rate of $.585/mile for county travel (unanimous)