COMMISSIONER PROCEEDINGS
pursuant to MN. Statute 331A.01, subd. 10
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The Lake of The Woods County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at Lake of the Woods County Government Center in the Commissioners’ Room.
Chair Jon Waibel called the meeting to order at 9:00a.m. and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited with the following members present: Commissioners: Cody Hasbargen, Joe Grund, Jon Waibel, Ed Arnesen, and Buck Nordlof. Also present was County Auditor-Treasurer Lorene Hanson.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA Motion was made by Commissioner Cody Hasbargen, seconded by Commissioner Buck Nordlof and carried unanimously to approve the agenda with changes: Add: Affidavit for Lost Warrant, LOW Women of Today-Prom Donation Request, DOGE-FSA/SWCD Lease, Legislative Update, MCIT Insurance Update-Roof Repair, Minor Equipment Purchases, Surveyor Grant Update, Headstart/Preschool Update.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion was made by Commissioner Joe Grund, seconded by Commissioner Cody Hasbargen and carried unanimously to approve the official minutes of February 25, 2025.
SOCIAL SERVICES Claims Motion was made by Commissioner Buck Nordlof, seconded by Commissioner Cody Hasbargen and carried unanimously to approve the following claims: Commissioners Warrants $10,796.09; Commissioners Warrants $3,021.69; Commissioners Warrants $62,240.20.
City of Baudette Old Care Center-Demo Fees
Mayor Dylan Hancharyk came to the board on behalf of the City of Baudette to give an update on the demolition of the old care center building and asked for the demo fees at the landfill be waived for the completion of the project.
Motion was made by Commissioner Cody Hasbargen, seconded by Commissioner Buck Nordlof and carried unanimously to waive the landfill demo fees for the old care center demolition project.
Auditor/Treasurer Claims Motion was made by Commissioner Joe Grund, seconded by Commissioner Ed Arnesen and carried unanimously to approve the claims against the County as follows: Revenue $122,395.34; Road & Bridge $12,352.37; County Development $200.00; Solid Waste $20,196.87.
WARRANTS FOR PUBLICATION
Warrants Approved On 3/11/2025 For Payment 3/14/2025
Vendor Name Amount
ByteSpeed, LLC 3,251.00
Co-Op Services, Inc. 2,424.52
Counties Providing Technology 4,452.00
Esri 28,400.00
Hoffman, Philipp & Martell, PLLC 3,750.00
Integris LLC 5,843.33
Koochiching County Sheriff 2,220.00
Larkin Hoffman Attorneys 29,550.00
Law Offices Of Patrick D. Moren 12,338.66
Mar-Kit Landfill 11,461.75
Rainy Lake Oil, Inc 2,253.01
Schneider Geospatial, LLC 12,192.00
Woody's Service 7,681.43
48 Payments less than 2000 29,326.88
Final Total 155,144.58
Further moved to authorize the payment of the following auditor warrants: February 26,2025 for $120,056.81; February 26,2025 for $2,520.70; March 4, 2025 for $55,438.33.
Affidavit of Lost Warrant Motion was made by Commissioner Joe Grund, seconded by Commissioner Buck Nordlof and carried unanimously to approve the Affidavit of Lost Warrant number 41682.
LOW Woment of Today- Prom Donation Motion was made by Commissioner Cody Hasbargen, seconded by Commissioner Buck Nordlof and carried unanimously to donate $200.00 out of levied funds to the post prom party.
Public Works Updates
County Engineer Anthony Pirkl gave an update on various highway and solid waste projects.
Minor Equipment Purchases Motion was made by Commissioner Ed Arnesen, seconded by Commissioner Joe Grund and carried unanimously to approve the following purchases from True North:
Highway Department: Power Rake-$11,188.00
Landfill: Grapple for Bobcat-$5,500
Surveyor Grant Update
An update was given regarding the PLSS restoration project.
Human Resources Permission to Hire Motion was made by Commissioner Ed Arnesen, seconded by commissioner Buck Nordlof and carried unanimously to approve the request to hire Kimberly Fish as Eligibility Worker at Grade 11, Step 1, $24.89 per hour at 262 points.
Set Public Hearing-Small Cities Housing Rehabilitation Grant Motion was made by Commissioner Cody Hasbargen, seconded by Commissioner Joe Grund and carried unanimously to set a public hearing for the small cities housing rehabilitation grant for April 8th, 2025 at 10:00a.m.
Headstart/Preschool Update The board discussed the possibility of a private owned preschool operating out of the headstart room at the school. The business was proposed at a previous school board meeting.
Legislative Update
Commissioner Ed Arnesen gave an update regarding his recent trip to the capitol to meet with Legislators.
MCIT Insurance Update-Roof Repair
MIS Director Peder Hovland, Auditor-Treasurer Lorene Hanson, and Maintenance Supervisor Shane Shaw gave an update regarding damage to computer equipment and water damage caused by a crack in the roof.
Myles Hogenson New Trail Update
Myles Hogenson met with the board to give an upate regarding the Kooch Indian Pines trail.
ANTI ATV Bill
Mr. Hogenson informed the board of a new bill introduced that would restrict off road vehicles and snowmobiles use of public lands and requested a letter of support in favor of the use of public lands for trails. It was the consensus of the board to provide a letter of support opposing the restrictions.
DOGE-FSA/SWCD Lease
Land & Water Director Josh Stromlund discussed recent DOGE funding terminations that will affect FSA and SWCD leases in Lake of the Woods County. The terminations have been listed on the official government website for DOGE.
Adjourn Motion
Motion was made by Commissioner Cody Hasbargen, seconded by Commissioner Buck Nordlof and carried unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 11:00 a.m.
Attest: March 25, 2025
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Auditor/Treasurer Lorene Hanson Chair Jon Waibel
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