Wadena County public meetings in 2024

County Commissioners

The Wadena County Board of Commissioners will consider approving tobacco licenses, discuss the Bell Hill and Markkula properties, set the interest rate on delinquent real estate taxes, and adopt 2025 board goals. The meeting also includes commissioner reports and citizen comments.

• Tobacco license renewals for Shell Bait and Tackle and Dollar General Store
• Discussion of Bell Hill property (file BELL HILL.PDF)
• Discussion of Markkula Property (file MARKKULA PROPERTY.PDF)
• Setting the interest rate on delinquent real estate taxes
• Adoption of 2025 Board Goals

The Wadena County Board set December 31, 2024 as the deadline for Bell Hill to vacate the property and remove personal property, following a boiler failure and frozen pipes that shut down a building. The board also approved two tobacco license renewals and chose not to change the 8% interest rate on delinquent real estate taxes. No other substantive decisions were made; other items were informational or deferred.

• Set Dec. 31, 2024 as date for Bell Hill to vacate property (all in favor)
• Set Dec. 31, 2024 as date for removal of personal property from Bell Hill (all in favor)
• Approved tobacco license renewal for Shell Bait and Tackle of Menahga (all in favor)
• Approved tobacco license renewal for Dollar General Store of Menahga (all in favor)
• Chose not to increase delinquent real estate tax interest rate from 8% (no action)

County Commissioners

The Wadena County Board of Commissioners will consider setting 2025 salaries for elected and appointed officials, approving the final plat of Opal Acres in Blueberry Township, and closing Bell Hill. Consent items include appointment of Trisha Kraemer to the Planning Commission, liquor and tobacco licenses, and various policies and warrants.

• 2025 salaries for elected and appointed officials
• 2024 Bell Hill closure
• Approve final plat of Opal Acres in Blueberry Township
• Approval of design RFP for SAP 080-623-026 (road project)
• Memorandum of Agreement between OTC and Wadena County

The board approved 2025 salaries for most elected and appointed officials, including a $135,255 sheriff salary after an earlier $137,492 proposal failed. It also approved a 7.5% wage increase for elected officials (excluding commissioners), approved the final plat of Opal Acres, and authorized a bridge design contract. The board discussed Bell Hill closure logistics and set a special meeting for December 30.

• Approved 2025 sheriff salary of $135,255 (unanimous; initial $137,492 failed 3-2)
• Approved 2025 county attorney salary of $151,580 (unanimous)
• Approved 7.5% wage increase for elected officials except commissioners (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 commissioner salary of $39,520 plus chair/vice-chair stipends (unanimous; initial $40,850 failed 3-2)
• Approved final plat of Opal Acres in Blueberry Township (unanimous)
• Approved design contract with Erickson Engineering for Bridge 80510 (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 solid waste hauler licenses for 5 Star Disposal, G&T Sanitation, Osakis Silo, Hough Inc., Long Prairie Sanitation (all unanimous)
• Approved MOA with Otter Tail County and appointed County Engineer as Drainage Inspector (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The agenda is a notice that the Wadena County Commissioners will attend the Association of Minnesota Counties (AMC) Annual Conference from December 8-11, 2024. The purpose is to meet and discuss any business presented. No specific agenda items, ordinances, or public hearings are listed.

• Commissioners attending AMC Annual Conference at Double Tree by Hilton, Minneapolis

County Commissioners

The Wadena County Board of Commissioners will consider final adoption of the 2025 property tax levy and budget. Other regular agenda items include approval of a naloxone training and policy, a resolution supporting a 2029 federal transportation project application, and an update on the Greenwood Avenue parcel split. The board will also meet in closed session to discuss negotiation strategy under Minnesota statute.

• Final approval of the 2025 levy and budget
• Approval of a Naloxone (Narcan) training and policy
• Resolution of support for a 2029 federal transportation project application
• Greenwood Avenue parcel split update
• Re-appointment of Randy Wenthold to the Planning Commission

County Commissioners

The Wadena County Board of Commissioners will hold a departmental budget discussion on November 25, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. in the Courthouse Auditorium. The purpose is to discuss the proposed 2025 budget, but no action or votes will be taken during the meeting. This is a quorum notification for the discussion only.

• Discussion of proposed 2025 county budget
• Meeting at Wadena County Courthouse Auditorium, 415 Jefferson Street South, Wadena
• No votes or action to be taken by board

County Commissioners

The Wadena County Board of Commissioners will conduct a public fee hearing and discuss ongoing maintenance for the 2024 DDA. The board will also consider appointments to the Todd-Wadena Community Corrections Advisory Board and updated overtime policy language.

• Public Fee Hearing at 4:15 PM
• 2024 DDA Ongoing Maintenance
• Resolution appointing new members to Todd-Wadena Community Corrections Advisory Board
• Memorandum of Agreement between OTC and Wadena County
• 2024 IT Splunk Contract

County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss the proposed Wadena County 2024 Budget and Property Tax Levy. The meeting includes a presentation on the budget and an opportunity for citizens to provide comments.

• Presentation of the 2025 Budget and Levy
• Public comment period regarding the proposed 2024 Budget and Property Tax Levy

County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is holding an informational meeting and discussion regarding the Groundwater Atlas. No official actions or votes will be taken during this session.

• Groundwater Atlas Workshop

County Commissioners

The Wadena County Board of Commissioners will review the 2025 KRLS budget and discuss radio and encryption upgrades. The board is also considering memorandums of agreement for 4-H educator staffing levels and reviewing the Markkula property.

• KRLS 2025 Budget
• Radio and encryption upgrades
• Extension 4-H educator memorandums of agreement (0.5, 0.8, and 1.0 FTE options)
• Markkula Property review
• Approval of Auditor's and Human Services warrants

County Commissioners

The Wadena County Board of Commissioners is meeting with Ottertail Commissioners for an informational discussion regarding ditches. No official actions or votes will be taken during this meeting.

• Joint ditch discussion with Ottertail Commissioners

County Commissioners

The Wadena County Board of Commissioners will consider a housing tax abatement for parcel 02-001-2020 and vote on several resolutions, including adopting the Crow Wing Watershed Comprehensive Management Plan, authorizing a transit administrative and maintenance facility, approving final payment for road project SAP 080-602-011, and prioritizing a bridge replacement. The board will also handle consent items such as warrants, contracts, and allocations for the Kitchigami Regional Library, Central MN Council on Aging, and the Historical Society.

• Housing Tax Abatement for Parcel 02-001-2020
• Resolution 2024-54: Adopt Crow Wing Watershed Comprehensive Management Plan
• Resolution 2024-48: Transit Administrative & Maintenance Facility
• Resolution 2024-52: Priority Bridge Replacement
• Morris Electronics Contract

County Commissioners

A quorum of Wadena County commissioners will hold a departmental budget discussion on October 24, 2024, but no official action or votes will be taken. The session is for board members to ask questions and review each department's proposed 2025 budget with the respective department head.

• Discussion of each department's proposed 2025 budget with department heads
• Meeting held in the Wadena County Courthouse Tech Conference Room, 415 Jefferson Street South

County Commissioners

This is a quorum notification for the Wadena County Board of Commissioners regarding a non-action meeting. The board may attend the annual township meeting on October 22, 2024, at the Sebeka Senior Center, but no official decisions or votes will occur.

• Annual township meeting at Sebeka Senior Center, 104 Minnesota Ave E, Sebeka MN
• No board action or votes will be taken during the event

County Commissioners

The Wadena County Board of Commissioners will attend an Annual Conversation with Legislators on October 17, 2024. No votes or actions will be taken; the event is solely for discussion and questions. The meeting will be held at the Wadena Depot, 100 Aldrich Ave SW.

• Annual conversation with legislators (discussion only, no votes taken)

County Commissioners

The Wadena County Board of Commissioners will consider several items on October 15, 2024, including a resolution to amend the zoning ordinance regarding solar energy systems, discussion with DDA for rehiring the county administrator, and approval of final payment for a county project. Consent agenda items include warrants, financial reports, and personnel updates. A closed session is scheduled to discuss negotiation strategy.

• Resolution 2024-45: Amend Zoning Ordinance #1 Section 19 Solar Energy Systems
• Discussion with DDA for rehiring of the County Administrator
• Resolution 2024-47: Final Payment Authorization for CP 080-004-024
• Sheriff's Department Vehicles for MNBid
• Wadena County Procurement Policy adoption

County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is conducting a virtual tour and joint meeting with Soil and Water Conservation District Manager Darren Newville. The agenda states that no action or votes will be taken by the board during this event.

• Joint meeting with District Manager Darren Newville
• SWCD virtual tour at the Wadena Depot (100 Aldrich Ave SW)

County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet for a work session to discuss specific topics and answer questions from the public. No official actions or votes will be taken during this meeting.

• H2Overviewers Update

County Commissioners

The Wadena County Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting on October 8, 2024, to review the administrator's summary and discuss management planning involving an interim administrator. No other business items are listed, making this a focused procedural meeting.

• Administrator review summary
• Management planning / interim administrator discussion

County Commissioners

The Wadena County Board will consider Resolution 2024-45 to amend Zoning Ordinance #1 Section 19 regarding solar energy systems. They will also discuss hiring a Nurse Lead and an Accountant in Public Health, receive a 5-year highway plan update, and approve funding allocations including a 2024 allocation for the Menahga Historical Society. The meeting includes two closed sessions for a performance review of the County Administrator and negotiation strategy.

• Resolution 2024-45 to amend Zoning Ordinance #1 Section 19 on Solar Energy Systems
• Discussion of creating a Nurse Lead position in Public Health
• Discussion of creating an Accountant position in Public Health
• 5 Year Plan Update from the Highway Department
• Closed session for 6-month performance review of County Administrator CJ Holl and another for negotiation strategy

County Commissioners

The Prairie Lakes Municipal Solid Waste Authority Board is meeting to discuss routine operational and financial matters, including approval of past minutes, financial reports, and a plant manager's update. Old business covers ash management, while new business includes the 2023 financial audit and a MPCA grant. The agenda is largely procedural with no major policy decisions or contracts listed.

• Discussion of ash management under old business
• Review of 2023 financial audit
• Update on MPCA grant
• Financial reports with monthly revenue and expenditures
• Operations review and plant manager's report

County Commissioners

The board will consider setting the 2025 preliminary levy, amending zoning rules for solar energy systems, and approving agreements with the Minnesota Department of Public Safety for traffic enforcement. Also on the agenda: budget and staffing updates, health insurance plans, and a closed session for negotiation strategy. Several consent items include warrants, a gambling license for St. Hubert Church, and housing tax abatement.

• 2025 Preliminary Levy (dollar amount not specified in agenda)
• Resolution 2024-45: Amend Zoning Ordinance Section 19 for Solar Energy Systems
• Resolution 2024-46: Solid Waste Market Price adjustment
• Resolution 2024-43: Agreement with Dept. of Public Safety for TZD Enforcement
• Resolution 2024-44: Agreement with Dept. of Public Safety for Traffic Deputy

County Commissioners

The Wadena County Board of Commissioners will hold a discussion-only session to review each department's proposed 2025 budget with department heads. No votes or actions will be taken at this meeting. The session is open to the public and will be held in the courthouse tech conference room.

• Discussion of proposed 2025 budgets for all county departments with department heads

County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to receive an update from the Initiative Foundation. The meeting also includes training from MCIT staff regarding Open Meeting Law and Data Practices.

• Initiative Foundation update by Carl Newbanks, VP of Philanthropy
• MCIT training on Open Meeting Law & Data Practices

County Commissioners

This is a procedural notice that a quorum of Wadena County commissioners will attend a tour of county parks. No official decisions or votes will occur during the event.

• Parks tour on September 16, 2024, departing from Wadena County Courthouse

County Commissioners

The Wadena County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the opioid settlement at 9:15 a.m. and then consider the 2025 preliminary budget and levy, along with other regular agenda items. The consent agenda includes warrants, liquor license renewals, housing tax abatements, and approval of minutes. The board will also vote on a conditional use permit amendment and appoint a county assessor for 2025–2028. Two closed sessions are scheduled for the county administrator's performance review and negotiation strategy.

• 2025 Preliminary Budget and Levy
• Public Hearing – Public Health Opioid Settlement
• Resolution 2024-41: Amendment to Conditional Use Permit PID # 13.020.1010
• Resolution 2024-42: Appointing County Assessor 2025–2028 Term
• Closed sessions for County Administrator performance review and negotiation strategy

County Commissioners

The Wadena County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing to discuss the process for distributing opioid settlement funds and to receive comments from citizens and municipalities.

• Public hearing regarding the process for distributing opioid settlement dollars

County Commissioners

The Prairie Lakes Municipal Solid Waste Authority Board will hold its monthly meeting to review financial reports, operations, and old business items including ash management and PFA air emissions testing. The meeting includes approval of the agenda, July 24 minutes, and a plant manager's report. No significant new business or decisions with dollar amounts are listed.

• Ash management discussion including CSBUD July 2024 MPCA document and bonding
• PFA air emissions testing update
• Monthly revenue/expenditures financial report
• Plant manager's report and monthly performance summary

County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is meeting to discuss proposed 2025 budgets with department heads. No official actions or votes will be taken during these discussions.

• Review of proposed 2025 departmental budgets

County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to review and ask questions regarding proposed 2025 budgets for county departments. No official actions or votes will be taken during these discussions.

• Discussion of proposed 2025 departmental budgets

County Commissioners

The Wadena County Board of Commissioners meets to approve consent items including warrants, minutes, and a memorandum of understanding, and to discuss regular agenda items such as DNR RIM funding, the SWCD 2025 budget, a housing tax abatement, and a 4H building proposal. The board will also hold two closed sessions: one for a six-month performance review of County Administrator CJ Holl and one to discuss labor negotiation strategy.

• DNR RIM Funding presentation by Christine Ostern
• SWCD 2025 Budget & Allocation Request from Darren Newville
• Sale of 2008 Chevy Uplander van by Human Services
• Resolution 2024-37: Final Payment Authorization for CP 080-133-014
• 4H Building Proposal and October Work Session Location discussion

County Commissioners

The Wadena County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session on August 13, 2024, to discuss the Crow Wing River Watershed Comprehensive Water Management Plan, a CVSO (County Veterans Service Officer) update, and a Building Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) update with a tour of Wensman facilities. The meeting is informational only; no votes or official actions will be taken.

• Crow Wing River Watershed Comprehensive Water Management Plan discussion
• CVSO update from the Administrator
• Building CIP update and Wensman Tour from the Administrator

County Commissioners

The Wadena County Board will consider consent agenda items including warrants, minutes, and a credit card request, then discuss regular agenda items such as Resolution 2024-38 to revoke a conditional use permit, a service agreement for the Leaf Wing Redeye River Watershed Implementation, and a prevailing wage change order for the Nimrod Shop. A closed session is scheduled under MN Statute § 13D.05 Subd. 3(b) for attorney-client privilege on pending litigation.

• Resolution 2024-38: Revoking Conditional Use Permit (Planning/Zoning & Parks)
• Agreement of Services for Leaf Wing Redeye River Watershed Based Implementation
• Nimrod Shop Prevailing Wage Change Order (Highway)
• Credit Card Request - Assessor
• Closed session for pending litigation per MN Statute § 13D.05 Subd. 3(b)

County Commissioners

The Prairie Lakes Municipal Solid Waste Authority Board is meeting to review financial reports and plant operations. The board will discuss ash management, including a proposal for pilot project design services from Stantec and ash reutilization in highway construction.

• Stantec’s Proposal for Pilot Project Design Services regarding ash management
• Letter of Understanding for Ash Reutilization in Highway Construction
• PFA’s Air Emissions Testing
• Review of monthly revenue and expenditures

County Commissioners

The Wadena County Board will hold a continued public hearing on a Forestry Management Plan, vote on resolutions including an opioid settlement award, federal project advance, and final payment for highway projects, appoint a county assessor, and discuss HR policy and courthouse mat service quotes. The consent agenda includes approval of auditor warrants, a gambling license for the Sebeka Firemen's Relief Association, and various financial reports.

• Public hearing continued from 7/9/24 on Forestry Management Plan
• Resolution 2024-35: Opioid Settlement Award (Public Health)
• Resolution 2024-33: SP 080-601-007 Federal Project Advance (Highway)
• Resolution 2024-34: Final Payment Authorization for highway projects SAP 080-692-001, SAP 080-692-002, SAP 056-692-006, SP 5605-25
• Resolution 2024-36: Appointing County Assessor

County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will continue a public hearing regarding the adoption of a County Forest Management Plan. This is a continuation of a hearing originally held on July 9.

• Public hearing to consider the adoption of a County Forest Management Plan

County Commissioners

This is a work session of the Wadena County Board of Commissioners; no votes or official actions will be taken. The board will hear presentations from the Economic Alliance (Executive Director Hope Williams and President Raye Ludovissie), discuss county building and capital projects, and review historical budget reports from 2018 through 2023.

• Presentation by Economic Alliance executive director and president
• Discussion of county building and capital projects
• Review of annual budget reports for 2018–2023

County Commissioners

The Wadena County Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings for a forest management plan and public fees. The agenda also includes discussions on 4H building remodeling, highway five-year planning, and tax forfeited property repurchases.

• Resolution 2024-32: 4H Building funding and remodeling
• 2025–2029 Five Year Plan for the Highway department
• Public hearing for the Forest Management Plan
• Resolution 2024-29: Final payment for highway project SP 080-070-012
• Repurchase of tax forfeited property parcels 12-300-0460 and 19-350-0340

County Commissioners

Wadena County commissioners will participate in a road tour with the Highway Department and County Engineer Darin Fellbaum. The purpose is to review county highway facilities and roads throughout the county. No action or votes will be taken during this event.

• Road tour of county highway facilities and roads

County Commissioners

The Wadena County Board will hold a public hearing regarding the Forestry Management Plan. The agenda also includes discussions on Friendly Rider's 2025 operating funds, highway equipment purchases, and several departmental personnel openings.

• Public hearing for the Forestry Management Plan
• Resolution 2024-28 regarding Friendly Rider operating and capital funds
• Approval of design RFP for Highway project SP 080-609-020
• Housing tax abatements for parcels 04-008-3025, 06-028-4010, and 17-540-0110
• Low Income Septic System Replacement Grants for five PID locations

County Commissioners

The Highway Department is hosting an open house and tour to review county highway facilities and roads. This event focuses on the County Road 101 2025 Improvement Project. No official board actions or votes will be taken during this session.

• County Road 101 2025 Improvement Project Open House

County Commissioners

The Wadena County Board of Appeals will meet to address property owner appointments and County Assessor recommendations. The agenda consists of these items and standard meeting procedures.

• Property Owner Appointments
• County Assessor Recommendations

County Commissioners

This meeting is a work session for discussion only, and no official actions or votes will be taken. The board will review the 2025 budget process and a forestry management plan report. Other topics include office space rental considerations, procurement policy bidding limits, and comp time updates.

• Forestry Management Plan Report
• Office Space Rental Consideration
• 2025 Budget Process
• Procurement Policy Bidding Limit
• Comp Time Review And Update

County Commissioners

This meeting is a scheduled board work session for discussion and information only. No official actions or votes will be taken during this session. The agenda includes the 2025 budget process and forestry management.

• Forestry Management Plan Report
• Office space rental consideration from Friendly Rider
• 2025 Budget Process discussion
• Comp time review and update

County Commissioners

The Wadena County Board of Commissioners will meet to review several infrastructure and administrative items. Agenda topics include approving a highway grant agreement and discussing the 2025 County Road 101 project. The board will also address potential county ditch projects and a contract with the City of Wadena.

• Approval of SP 080-601-007 LBRP Grant Agreement
• 2025 County Road 101 Project Open House
• Contract between the City of Wadena and the County of Wadena
• Potential County Ditch Projects & Redeterminations
• Gambling License for Menahga Gateway Lions

County Commissioners

The County Board of Commissioners will meet to consider a construction agreement and state aid funds for the Nimrod Maintenance Shop. The board will also review several annual reports and a variety of consent items including vehicle and equipment purchases.

• Resolution 2024-24: Approval of State Aid Construction Funds for Nimrod Maintenance Shop
• Nimrod Shop Construction Agreement
• Housing Tax Abatement for Parcel 14-310-0250
• Human Services vehicle purchase
• Nursing School Contracts for Sebeka & Freshwater

County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is meeting for an informational work session. No official actions or votes will be taken during this meeting.

• Administrator presentation from OTC regarding the County Ditch System
• Initial discussion on future building and capital projects

County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is attending an informational meeting of the Morrison Todd Wadena Community Health Board. No action or votes will be taken by the board during this session.

• Informational meeting with Morrison Todd Wadena Community Health Board

County Commissioners

The Wadena County Board of Commissioners will consider awarding two highway department contracts and a legal retainer agreement. The meeting includes discussions on a law enforcement shooting range, a thermal camera system for solid waste, and various grant payments.

• Award of Highway Dept contracts SP 080-601-007 and SAP 080-602-011
• ARPA payments for the City of Verndale and City of Staples
• Liquor license renewals for Twin Lakes Lodge LLC, Blueberry Pines, Menahga VFW, and Nimrod Baseball Association
• Housing tax abatements for parcels 11-002-1019 and 17-700-0050
• Special use permit for River Valley Enduro Riders

County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review several resolutions regarding township roads, county state aid, and road alterations. The meeting also includes reports on veterans services, zoning, and human services.

• Resolution 2024-15: Aldrich Township Roads
• Resolution 2024-16: Award of Contract CP 080-004-024
• Resolution 2024-17: Revocation and renumbering of County State Aid Highway No. 50
• Resolution 2024-18: Altering County Rd 103
• Fairgrounds Easement Update (TH 10)

County Commissioners

The board is holding an informational meeting. No action or votes will be taken during this session.

County Commissioners

The Wadena County Board of Commissioners is holding a public hearing to discuss a proposed County Road Turnback. Residents have the opportunity to provide comments on the proposal during the meeting.

• Public hearing regarding proposed County Road Turnback

County Commissioners

The Wadena County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss a solar project presentation and various county administrative matters. The board is considering resolutions for grant funding and mental health support, as well as personnel and facility updates.

• Invenergy Solar Project presentation
• Resolution 2024-13: PLSS Grant Application for the Highway Department
• Resolution 2024-14: Support for Sourcwell funding for mental health
• Housing tax abatements for parcels 13-010-3035, 14-026-1015, and 05-017-1022
• Special use permit for Twin City Trail Riders

County Commissioners

The Wadena County Board of Commissioners will review financial warrants and human services reports. The board is also discussing a temporary easement for a 2025 highway project and the county vehicle fleet.

• Temporary easement at courthouse property for TH 71 2025 project
• Housing tax abatement for Parcel 13-015-3050
• County fleet discussion
• Ditch System presentation by Bryan Murphy
• Approval of Auditor and Human Services warrants

County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss the 2025 budget for the Auditor/Treasurer and review the 2023 annual report for Zoning, Parks, and GIS. The meeting also includes liquor license renewals and a housing tax abatement request.

• Auditor/Treasurer 2025 Budget
• Liquor license renewals for Vintage Golf Course and Wahoo Valley Bar & Grill
• Housing Tax Abatement for Parcel 15-026-3025
• Land Surveyor Services Agreement for PLSS Grant Application
• Law Enforcement Shooting Range BAF

County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss several construction and maintenance projects, including fairgrounds pump replacement. The meeting also covers a new SWAT team mutual aid agreement and a housing tax abatement.

• New SWAT Team Mutual Aid Agreement
• Housing Tax Abatement for Parcel #06-028-4010
• Replacement of Fairgrounds Sanitary Lift Station Pumps
• Award of SP 080-070-012
• SP 080-601-007 Advance Construction Agreement and Resolution

County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss a proposal for a solar energy project and the updating of the county's solar ordinance. The meeting also includes a resolution opposing the North Star Act and various administrative approvals.

• Proposal for Solar Energy Project and review/update of Solar Ordinance
• Resolution of opposition to the North Star Act
• Housing Tax Abatement for Parcel #17-350-0750
• Appointment to Next Generation 911 Committee-Central MN Emergency Services Board
• Approval of warrants and human services warrants

County Commissioners

The Wadena County Board of Commissioners may participate in the AMC Legislative Conference in St. Paul. The meeting is scheduled for February 21 and 22, 2024.

County Commissioners

The Wadena County Board of Commissioners may attend a legislative meeting with Minnesota State Senator Paul Utke. The meeting is scheduled for February 20, 2024, at the Minnesota State Capitol.

• Legislative meeting with State Senator Paul Utke

County Commissioners

The Wadena County Board of Commissioners will meet to review highway construction updates and professional service agreements. The board is also considering grants for low-income septic system replacements and a resolution regarding a PRTF in Clay County.

• Professional services agreements with Barr and Widseth
• Low Income Septic System Replacement Grants for parcels 17-022-2050, 14-010-2020, and 14-002-3010
• Request for proposals for County Surveyor services
• Discussion with Hytec Construction regarding Nimrod Shop
• Resolution in support of a PRTF in Clay County

County Commissioners

The Wadena County Board of Commissioners will attend the 2024 Association of Minnesota Counties Drainage Conference. The event takes place February 7-8, 2024, at the Arrowwood Conference Center in Alexandria, MN.

• Attendance at 2024 Association of Minnesota Counties Drainage Conference

County Commissioners

The Wadena County Board of Commissioners will meet to approve routine consent items, including minutes, warrants, and a new hire notification. They will also consider hiring a Community Health Specialist, using opioid settlement funds for a sheriff's drop box medication destruction program, and adopting several committee charters. The agenda is largely administrative, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Hire Community Health Specialist board action form
• Opioid fund use for Sheriff drop box medication destruction
• Adoption of multiple committee charters (Emergency Planning, Opioid, Trauma Informed Wellness, Budget, IT, Building, Personnel, Transit Advisory, Conservation Fund, SPED, Zoning Citizen Advisory)
• Nevis Trailblazers Snowmobile Club request regarding CSAH 18
• Guardian RFID System Agreement Renewal

County Commissioners

The Wadena County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss the HVAC system project, an elevator discussion, and receive an update from County Assessor Lee Brekke. The board will also hold a closed session with attorneys to discuss pending litigation and negotiation strategy. The meeting includes routine agenda items such as call to order, pledge, and approval of the agenda.

• HVAC System Project Update
• Elevator Discussion
• Update from County Assessor Lee Brekke
• Closed session under Minn. Stat. 13D.05 Subd. 3(B) for pending litigation and Subd. 1 for negotiation strategy

County Commissioners

The Wadena County Board of Commissioners will meet to approve routine financial items, consider resolutions on the state flag and merit system, and discuss several contracts and public hearings. They will also review committee charters and assignments for 2024.

• Resolution opposing redesign of the state flag and seal
• Approval to hire Hytec Construction for construction of Nimrod Shop
• Set public hearing date for Aldrich Township road revocation
• Budget increase for newspaper
• West Central bill for Aldrich and Verndale radio towers

County Commissioners

This meeting of the Wadena County Board of Commissioners, scheduled for January 9, 2024, was canceled. No business items were discussed or decided.

County Commissioners

The Wadena County Board of Commissioners will convene to elect a chairperson and vice-chairperson, approve the consent agenda, and discuss regular agenda items including highway purchases, tax-forfeited parcel sale, and committee assignments. The meeting includes routine approvals of warrants, licenses, and designations, as well as updates on building and housing summit.

• Election of Board Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson
• Approval of lease and services agreement
• ARPA payments for City of Staples and City of Verndale
• Approval of highway department annual purchases
• Designation of 2024 official county newspaper