Lake of the Woods County Board Commissioners Proceedings

COMMISSIONER PROCEEDINGS
December 17 2024
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, December 17, 2024 at Lake of the Woods County Government Center in the Commissioners’ Room.
CALL TO ORDER Chair Cody Hasbargen 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 Joe Grund, seconded by Commissioner Buck Nordlof and carried unanimously by roll call to approve the agenda with additions: Approval of Union Contracts, Approval of Gambling Permit, FY25 Snowmobile Grant in Aid Agreement, FY23 Stonegarden Grant, Correspondence MCIT.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion was made by Commissioner Jon Waibel, seconded by Commissioner Joe Grund and carried unanimously to approve the official minutes of November 26, 2024.
SOCIAL SERVICES Claims Motion was made by Commissioner Joe Grund, seconded by Commissioner Ed Arnesen and carried unanimously to approve the following claims: Commissioners Warrants $11,082.24; Commissioners Warrants $5,924.89; Commissioners Warrants $66,451.14.
Sanford Crisis Contract Addendum Renewal Motion was made by Commissioner Jon Waibel, seconded by Commissioner Buck Nordlof and carried unanimously to approve the Sanford Crisis Contract Addendum to amend the dates of the original contract.
Purchase of Services Agreement-Psychiatric Medication Management Services Motion was made by Commissioner Ed Arnesen, seconded by Commissioner Jon Waibel and carried unanimously to approve the Purchase of Services Agreement with Schackman, Kramer & Associates for Psychiatric Medication Management Services effective January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2026.
Human Services Solid Waste Final Union Contract Motion was made by Commissioner Joe Grund, seconded by Commissioner Ed Arnesen and carried unanimously to approve the Union Contract for the Solid Waste Department and for Chair Cody Hasbargen and Auditor-Treasurer Lorene Hanson to sign the same.
Highway Final Union Contract Motion was made by Commissioner Buck Nordlof, seconded by Commissioner Joe Grund and carried unanimously to approve the Union Contract for the Highway Department and for Chair Cody Hasbargen and Auditor-Treasurer Lorene Hanson to sign the same.
Law Enforcement Labor Services (LELS) Licensed Contract Motion was made by Commissioner Joe Grund, seconded by Commissioner Ed Arnesen and carried unanimously to approve the LELS Licensed Contract and for Chair Cody Hasbargen and Auditor-Treasurer Lorene Hanson to sign the same.
Law Enforcement Labor Services (LELS) Non-Licensed Contract Motion was made by Commissioner Ed Arnesen, seconded by Commissioner Jon Waibel and carried unanimously to approve the LELS Non-Licensed Contract and for Chair Cody Hasbargen and Auditor-Treasurer Lorene Hanson to sign the same.
Auditor/Treasurer Claims Motion was made by Commissioner Joe Grund, seconded by Commissioner Jon Waibel and carried unanimously to approve the claims against the County as follows: Revenue $149,523.20; Road & Bridge $48,165.81; County Development $200.00; Natl Resc Enhanc $3,544.00; Joint Ditch $44.70; Solid Waste $35,377.22; EDA $1,097.92.
WARRANTS FOR PUBLICATION
Warrants Approved On 12/17/2024 For Payment 12/20/2024
    Vendor Name                                                Amount
    ARRO of the North, LLC                                5,800.00 
    Auto Value Baudette                                      2,971.12 
    Clay County Sheriff                                        2,523.32 
    Co-Op Services, Inc.                                      4,215.62
    Counties Providing Technology                      9,554.00 
    Forum Communications Printing                    2,418.49 
    Houston Engineering Inc                                8,976.00 
    Integris LLC                                                  5,465.61
    Koochiching Co Treasurer                              2,500.00 
    Lakewood Health Center                                31,250.00 
    Larkin Hoffman Attorneys                              6,410.00 
    Law Offices Of Patrick D. Moren                    9,387.33 
    Mar-Kit Landfill                                            10,468.75 
    Marco Technologies LLC                                2,389.20 
    Motorola Solutions, Inc                                  11,112.50 
    Northdale Oil Inc.                                            8,366.69 
    Pennington County Sheriff Office                    13,559.77 
    Pro Mac Equipment Ltd.                                  2,165.71 
    R & Q Trucking, Inc                                        4,176.00
    Rainy Lake Oil, Inc                                        3,295.28 
    Rinke-Noonan                                                2,144.00 
    Short Elliott Hendrickson, Inc                        9,119.33 
    Titan Energy Systems, Inc                              3,001.50 
    University Of Mn                                          15,121.50 
    WIDSETH  INC.                                            2,850.00 
    Ziegler, Inc                                                  19,680.34 
     76 Payments less than 2000 39,030.79
  Final Total:  237,952.85
Further moved to authorize the payment of the following auditor warrants: November 27, 2024 for $559,651.55; December 4, 2024 for $10,392.15; December 4, 2024 for $360,091.52; December 11, 2024 for $415,659.44.
Lodging Tax Agreement-Department of Revenue Motion was made by Commissioner Ed Arnesen, seconded by Commissioner Buck Nordlof and carried unanimously to approve the Lodging Tax Agreement between Lake of the Woods County and Minnesota Department of Revenue and for Chair Cody Hasbargen and Auditor-Treasurer Lorene Hanson to sign the same.
Salaries 2025 Elected Officials & Non-Elected Department Heads Salaries
Motion  was made by Commissioner Ed Arnesen to adopt the following County Commissioners salaries schedule and County Board Chair salary schedule for the year 2025; and to adopt a committee meeting per diem of $125.00 for the year 2025.  The motion was seconded by Commissioner Joe Grund and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.
Elected Officials – Commissioners:
Commissioners                  $ 25,000.00                      
Board Chair                      $ 26,000.00       
Motion was made by Commissioner Buck Nordlof to adopt a Technology Fee of $50.00 per month for County Commissioners for the year 2025. (Technology fee reimbursement for county related phone, internet, computer and copy expenses.)  The motion was seconded by Commissioner Jon Waibel and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.
Motion was made by Commissioner Joe Grund, seconded by Commissioner Buck Nordlof and unanimously carried to approve the 2025 Salary Grade Table, with an increase of $2.00 to the 2024 Salary Grade Table. This table is to be used by all employees excluding employees under the Law Enforcement Labor Services, Inc Unions - Licensed and Non-Licensed.
Motion was made by Commissioner Joe Grund, seconded by Commissioner Ed Arnesen and unanimously carried to approve the 2025 Salary Grade Table, with an increase of 3% to the 2024 Salary Grade Table. This table is to be used by all employees under the Law Enforcement Labor Services, Inc Unions - Licensed and Non-Licensed.
Motion was made by Commissioner Buck Nordlof, seconded by Commissioner Jon Waibel and unanimously carried to adopt the following Elected Officials salary schedule for the year 2025.  
 
Elected Officials – Department Heads:
Interim County Attorney      $ 140,000.00 (plus mileage)
County Recorder                  $   95,066.64
County Sheriff                      $ 109,306.80
Motion was made by Commissioner Ed Arnesen to adopt the following Non-Elected Department Heads salary schedule for the year 2025.  The motion was seconded by Commissioner Jon Waibel and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.  
Non-Elected – Department Heads:
Assessor                Alisa Jacobsen      $   86,610.24    
Aud/Treas                  Lorene Hanson    $ 115,696.08
Land/Water                Josh Stromlund    $ 103,919.76
MIS Director              Peder Hovland        102,082.32
Public Works              Anthony Pirkl    $ 143,500.00    
Social Service                      Amy Ballard            $ 103,898.88
Motion was made by Commissioner Joe Grund to adopt the following Non-Elected Department Heads salary schedule for the year 2025.  The motion was seconded by Commissioner Buck Nordlof and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.  
Non-Elected – Department Heads:
Human Resources           Savanna Slick      $   40,684.68          
Veterans Service             Rick Rone            $   30,975.48
Salary Adjustment, as agreed upon per Union Contract
Motion- Highway Union was made by Commissioner Ed Arnesen to adjust all full time Highway Union employees’ salary by a $2.00 general adjustment and by 1 merit step, if applicable (not maxed), effective January 1, 2025.  Motion was seconded by Commissioner Buck Nordlof and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.
Salary Adjustment, as agreed upon per Union Contract
Motion- Solid Waste Union was made by Commissioner Joe Grund to adjust all full time Solid Waste Union employees’ salary by a $2.00 general adjustment and by 1 merit step, if applicable (not maxed), effective January 1, 2025.  Motion was seconded by Commissioner Ed Arnesen and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.
Salary Adjustment, as agreed upon per Union Contract
Motion- Law Enforcement Labor Services, Inc Union
Motion was made by Commissioner Jon Waibel to adjust all Law Enforcement Labor Services, Inc Union (Licensed and Non-Licensed) employees’ salary by 3% general adjustment and by 1 merit step, if applicable (not maxed), effective January 1, 2025.  Motion was seconded by Commissioner Buck Nordlof and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.
All County Employees (Full time/Permanent Part Time/Part Time/Seasonal Employees) Salary Adjustment (Excluding Elected and Non-Elected Department Heads, International Union of Operating Engineers Union Employees and Licensed and Non-Licensed Law Enforcement Labor Services, Inc Union Employees) 
Motion- Non-Union
Motion was made by Commissioner Joe Grund to adjust all non-union employees: full time, permanent part time, part time and seasonal (excluding elected and non-elected department heads) salaries by a $2.00 general adjustment and by 1 merit step, if applicable (not maxed), effective January 1, 2025.  Motion was seconded by Commissioner Ed Arnesen and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.
Health Insurance/Health Care Savings Plan
Motion (motion made 10/22/2024)
Motion was made by Commissioner Ed Arnesen, seconded by Commissioner Joe Grund and carried unanimously to set the 2025 county contribution for family health insurance up to $1,470 per month and single health insurance up to $1,120 per month.  The Public Employees Insurance Program “Advantage Plan” consists of “High” and “HSA” plans.  For the HSA plans only, any excess county contribution will be deposited directly into the employee’s health savings account, up to the IRS caps.  
Motion was made by Commissioner Jon Waibel, seconded by Commissioner Buck Nordlof and carried unanimously to set the 2025 county contribution for family health insurance up to $1,470 per month for all Highway Union and Solid Waste Union employees.  The International Union of Operating Engineers Local No 49 AFL-CIO health insurance consists of family coverage only.
Motion
Motion was made by Commissioner Joe Grund, seconded by Commissioner Ed Arnesen and carried unanimously to approve the renewal and amended Health Care Savings Plan (HCSP), (as presented) that all PERA eligible Lake of the Woods County employees contribute two percent (2%) of their regular pay (no overtime) into their Health Care Savings Plan (HCSP); in addition, Lake of the Woods County, as employer, will contribute two percent (2%) of the employee’s regular pay (no overtime) to the same all PERA eligible Lake of the Woods County employees, effective January 1, 2025.
2025 Board Meeting Dates
Motion
Motion was made by Commissioner Joe Grund, seconded by Commissioner Ed Arnesen and carried unanimously to approve the following board meeting dates for 2025:
2025 LAKE OF THE WOODS COUNTY BOARD MEETING DATES
January
Tuesday, January 7 (Organizational Meeting)
9:00 a.m. Government Center, Commissioners Room
Tuesday, January 14    9:00 a.m. Government Center, Commissioners Room
Tuesday, January 28 9:00 a.m. Government Center, Commissioners Room
February
Tuesday, February 11  9:00 a.m. Government Center, Commissioners Room
Tuesday, February 25      8:15 a.m. Lake Of The Woods School (TBD)
March
Tuesday, March 11     9:00 a.m. Government Center, Commissioners Room
Tuesday, March 25  9:00 a.m. Government Center, Commissioners Room
April
Tuesday, April 8          9:00 a.m. Government Center, Commissioners Room
Tuesday, April 22      9:00 a.m. Government Center, Commissioners Room
May
Tuesday, May 13          9:00 a.m. Government Center, Commissioners Room
Tuesday, May 27            9:00 a.m. Government Center, Commissioners Room
June
Tuesday, June 10        9:00 a.m. Government Center, Commissioners Room              
Tuesday, June 17    10:00 a.m. NWA
Monday, June 23          6:00 p.m. Board Of Equalization
Tuesday, June 24            9:00 a.m. Government Center, Commissioners Room
July
Tuesday, July 8      9:00 a.m. Government Center, Commissioners Room
Tuesday, July 22            9:00 a.m. Government Center, Commissioners Room
August
Tuesday, August 12      9:00 a.m. Government Center, Commissioners Room
Tuesday, August 26      9:00 a.m. Government Center, Commissioners Room
September
Tuesday, September 9      9:00 a.m. Government Center, Commissioners Room
Tuesday, September 23    9:00 a.m. Government Center, Commissioners Room
October
Tuesday, October 14      9:00 a.m. Government Center, Commissioners Room
Tuesday, October 28        9:00 a.m. Government Center, Commissioners Room
November
Wednesday, November 12 9:00 a.m. Government Center, Commissioners Room
Tuesday, November 25 9:00 a.m. Government Center, Commissioners Room
December
Tuesday, December 16    9:00 a.m. Government Center, Commissioners Room
Tuesday, December 16    6:00 p.m. TNT MEETING
Tuesday, December 30 9:00 a.m. Government Center, Commissioners Room
LAKE OF THE WOODS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MAY BE ATTENDING THE FOLLOWING:
AMC JOINT LEGISLATIVE CONFERENCE: February 26-27 in St. Paul
AMC LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE: March 26-28 in Nisswa
AMC DISTRICT 2 MEETING: UNKNOWN DATE May or June
AMC POLICY COMMITTEE: September 10-12 in Alexandria
MC ANNUAL CONFERENCE: December 8-10 in Bloomington
     
LAKE OF THE WOODS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY 
MEETINGS
Lake of the Woods County Board of Commissioners will be attending these meetings on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 6:00 p.m. in the Commissioners Room at the Government Center
Set Work Session
Motion
Motion was made by Commissioner Jon Waibel, seconded by Commissioner Buck Nordlof and carried unanimously to set a work session for January 14, 2025 following the regular board meeting.
Permission to bid for Legal Publishing Bids
Motion was made by Commissioner Buck Nordlof, seconded by Commissioner Jon Waibel and carried unanimously to approve the request to advertise for Legal Publishing Bids.
Gambling Permit Approval
Resolution
The following resolution was offered by Commissioner Jon Waibel, seconded by Commissioner Buck Nordlof and carried unanimously with Commissioner Ed Arnesen abstaining to approve the following:
RESOLUTION APPROVING 
 LAWFUL GAMBLING ACTIVITY AND PREMISES PERMIT APPLICATION 
RESOLUTION NO. 24-12-01
WHEREAS; the Lake of the Woods Drifters has submitted a lease for lawful gambling activity and a premises permit application for Minnesota Lawful Gambling to be conducted at the following establishment, which is located in Lake of the Woods County:  Rock Harbor Lodge, 6760 Rocky Point RD NW Roosevelt, MN 56673
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Lake of the Woods County Board of Commissioners hereby approves said application for submission to the Minnesota Gambling Control Board.
Correspondence
The board reviewed correspondence from MCIT
Approval of Snowmobile Grant-in-Aid  Motion was made by Commissioner Jon Waibel, seconded by Commissioner Ed Arnesen and carried unanimously to approve the FY 2025 Snowmobile Grant-in-Aid for LOW Drifters/Big Traverse and NW Angle EdgeRiders in the amount of $163,359.40 and for County Auditor-Treasurer Lorene Hanson to sign the same.
Sheriff Stonegarden Sheriff Salary Resolution
The following resolution was offered by Commissioner Jon Waibel, seconded by Commissioner Ed Arnesen and carried unanimously to approve the following:
AMEND COUNTY SHERIFF SALARY
Resolution No. 24-12-02
WHEREAS, the United States Department of Homeland Security has asked local law enforcement agencies along our Nation’s border to step up border monitoring, pursue joint objectives, and enhance their capabilities for providing border security; and, WHEREAS, in an effort to assist local governments in fulfilling this request, the Department of Homeland Security through the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Homeland Security and Emergency Management Division, offered “Operation Stonegarden 2022 grant; and, WHEREAS, the Lake of the Woods County Sheriff’s Office is a successful recipient of an Operation Stonegarden 2022 grant; and,
WHEREAS, the Lake of the Woods County Sheriff has undertaken, as additional duties, the responsibility to avail himself and his officers for additional training, or to provide such training for his officers’ himself, for border protection and border security, and the additional duties of improving the distinct capability of the sheriffs’ office as a whole with regard to border security and border patrol as part of a joint mission; and in addition, as and for additional duties, the sheriff will necessarily devote more of his own time to border patrol and border enforcement; and, WHEREAS, the Operation Stonegarden 2022 grant given to assist the Lake of the Woods County Sheriff’s Office in its efforts to secure the border includes the sum of $118,503.00 and $94,250.00 of this grant is for salaries. WHEREAS, it is estimated that these additional border security duties will necessitate that the Sheriff expend on average another eight (8) hours per week; and, WHEREAS, through the Operation Stonegarden 2022 grant, all of the additional overtime worked by officers devoted to border security issues is fully reimbursable under the grant, including the cost of officer overtime pay, PERA, Medicare and worker’s compensation, so that the net cost of the additional homeland security duties to Lake of the Woods County is fully reimbursed by the grant. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the resolution setting the sheriff’s salary, as originally set by this board on December 28, 2023 was $103,710.08 and fringe benefits were $19,860.48, be amended so that the sheriff’s salary is increased by the sum up to $20,583.68 and fringe benefits are increased up to $3,941.57 commencing January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024, with the increase funding from the Operation Stonegarden 2022 grant contingent upon the following:
1.  That the Operation Stonegarden 2022 grant funding be available; and
2. That the Sheriff works, in addition to his regular duties, eight (8) hours per week of said Operation Stonegarden 2022 grant. At such time that the Operation Stonegarden 2022 grant funding is no longer available and/or if the Sheriff is unable to complete the additional eight (8) hours per week of Operation Stonegarden 2022 grant work, the Sheriff’s salary shall return to the original balance set by the board on December 28, 2023 in addition to the accumulated Stonegarden wages earned based on Stonegarden funding available and actual hours worked.
FY2023 Operation Stonegarden Grant Motion was made by Commissioner Buck Nordlof, seconded by Commissioner Jon Waibel and carried unanimously to approve the FY2023 Operation Stonegarden Grant in the amount of $123,750.00.
Public Works Updates
County Engineer Anthony Pirkl gave an update on various Highway and Solid Waste projects.
Warroad Watershed Draft Letter Approval Motion was made by Commissioner Joe Grund, seconded by Commissioner Buck Nordlof and carried unanimously to approve the draft letter to Warroad Watershed with proposed verbiage and for Chair Cody Hasbargen to sign the same.
Final Payment SAP 039-635-012 Approval Motion was made by Commissioner Ed Arnesen, seconded by Commissioner Buck Nordlof and carried unanimously to approve the final payment of SAP 039-635-012 for Mark Sand & Gravel Co. of Fergus Falls, MN in the total amount of $3,448,910.24 and hereby authorize final payment of $403,736.14.
County Surveyor RFP Recommendation Approval Motion was made by Commissioner Joe Grund, seconded by Commissioner Jon Waibel and carried unanimously to approve the recommendation to accept the County Surveyor RFP from Bolton & Menk for the year 2025.
Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
Ben Bergey, Cheryl Kelley-Dobie, Kerry Ross, and Adam Munstenteiger gave an update regarding land sales and answered questions from the board.
Tourism Update
Joe Henry gave an update regarding tourism in Lake of the Woods County and reviewed changes to the budget and bylaws. Motion was made by Commissioner Ed Arnesen, seconded by Commissioner Buck Nordlof and carried unanimously to approve the Tourism Bureau budget as presented.
Motion was made by Commissioner Jon Waibel, seconded by Commissioner Ed Arnesen and carried unanimously to approve a change to the bylaws recommending quorum requirements go from 5 members to 3 members present.
Lakewood Health Contract Renewal Motion was made by Commissioner Joe Grund, seconded by Commissioner Ed Arnesen and carried unanimously to approve the Lakewood Health Contract as presented for the year 2025 and for Chair Cody Hasbargen, and Auditor-Treasurer Lorene Hanson to sign the same.
Opioid Advisory Council Recommendation Lakewood Public Health Nurse Kay Schell gave an update on the opioid settlement funds and recommended the approval of up to $40,000.00 for a saferoom at Lakewood Health Center. Motion was made by Commissioner Ed Arnesen, seconded by Commissioner Joe Grund and carried unanimously to approve the request for up to $40,000.00 for a safe room at Lakewood Health Center to be paid for out of the opioid settlement fund.
Attorney/Planning Commission Cannabis Ordinance County Attorney Michelle Moren, Land & Water Director Josh Stromlund and members of the Planning Commission discussed the draft cannabis ordinance and gave recommendations.
Motion was made by Commissioner Jon Waibel, seconded by Commissioner Joe Grund and carried as follows: Voting Yes: Commissioners: Cody Hasbargen, Joe Grund, Jon Waibel, Buck Nordlof. Voting Present: Commissioner Ed Arnesen. Voting Against: None; to approve the cannabis ordinance with the recommendations of the Planning Commission, and County Attorney Michelle Moren’s recommendation that the zoning setbacks be in accordance with Minnesota law.
JP Sweet-County Fair Update
JP Sweet gave an update about the county fair and the cost of carnivals for 2025. 
Motion was made by Commissioner Joe Grund, seconded by Commissioner Buck Nordlof and carried unanimously to increase the amount for the fairboard from $25,000 to $31,500 out of Con-Con funds for the 2025 County Fair.
RECESS
A brief recess took place at 12:15 p.m. and reconvened at 6:00 p.m.
Truth In Taxation Meeting Motion was made by Commissioner Joe Grund, seconded by Commissioner Buck Nordlof and carried unanimously to close the regular meeting and open the Public Hearing for Truth In Taxation meeting at 6:00 p.m. Members present, Commissioners Cody Hasbargen, Joe Grund, Buck Nordlof, Jon Waibel, and Ed Arnesen. Others present, County Auditor/Treasurer Lorene Hanson, County Engineer Anthony Pirkl, and Shane Lundsten.
County Auditor/Treasurer Lorene Hanson reviewed the 2025 Proposed County Budget & Levy at the Truth In Taxation Public Hearing. 
Motion was made by Commissioner Buck Nordlof, seconded by Commissioner Joe Grund and carried unanimously to close the public hearing and open the regular meeting at 6:25 p.m.
Resolution
Resolution Adopting
Certified 2025 Budget and Tax Levy
Resolution   2024-12-03
The following Resolution was proposed and moved for adoption by Commissioner Ed Arnesen:
WHEREAS, the Proposed County Budget for the year 2025 has been reviewed by the Lake of the Woods County Board of Commissioners; and NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the following Proposed Budget and Tax Levy is hereby adopted for Lake of the Woods County for 2025:                                       
Revenue Fund                                                $ 2,254,700
Road & Bridge Fund                                    $    520,000
Social Services Fund                                      $    620,000
Economic Development Authority Fund    $      50,000
2025 Proposed Budget and Tax Levy        $ 3,444,700
                                                                                                                               
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the following amounts be levied against the unorganized townships of Lake of the Woods County for 2025:
Twp Road & Bridge                                        $   526,470*
Twp Fire - Baudette                                    $     28,750
Twp Fire - Williams                                    $     20,921
Twp Fire - NW Angle                                  $       6,500
Total                                                              $   582,641
2025          
* $526,470 for Township Road & Bridge, includes $5,000 Blue Blades and $12,765 Admin of Township Roads (508,705+5,000+12,765=526,470)  
A public meeting to discuss the 2025 Proposed Budget and Tax Levy was held on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. in the Lake of the Woods County Commissioners’ Room. 
The motion was seconded by Commissioner Buck Nordlof, and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.
Adjourn Motion was made by Commissioner Buck Nordlof, seconded by Commissioner Jon Waibel and carried unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 6:30 p.m.
Attest:                                                                         December 27, 2024
Auditor/Treasurer Lorene Hanson
Chair Cody Hasbargen

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