COMMISSIONER PROCEEDINGS September 22, 2026

                                                               September 22, 2026

pursuant to MN. Statute 331A.01, subd. 10  
the published material is only a summary and the full text is available for public inspection  
at the lake of the woods county auditor/treasurers’ office  
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website -www.lake-of-the-woods.mn.us

The Lake of The Woods County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, September 22nd, 2026 at Lake of the Woods County Government Center in the Commissioners’ Room.

Chair Joe Grund called the meeting to order at 9:00a.m. and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited with the following members present: Commissioners: Cody Hasbargen, Ed Arnesen, Jon Waibel, and Joe Grund. Also present was County Auditor-Treasurer Anna Sanchez. Absent members included Buck Nordlof.

Motion was made by Commissioner Jon Waibel, seconded by Commissioner Ed Arnesen and carried unanimously to approve the agenda with the following changes: Permission to hire Social Services and County TV.

Motion was made by Commissioner Cody Hasbargen, seconded by Commissioner Jon Waibel and carried unanimously to approve the official minutes of September 8th, 2026.

Motion was made by Commissioner Jon Waibel, seconded by Commissioner Ed Arnesen and carried unanimously to approve the following claims: Commissioners Warrants $2,137.55; Commissioners Warrants $13,250.86; Commissioners Warrants $11,454.42. 

Motion was made by Commissioner Ed Arnesen, seconded by Commissioner Cody Hasbargen and carried unanimously to approve the claims against the County as follows: Revenue $127,282.82; Road & Bridge $23,629.21; EDA $1,419.89; Joint Ditch $1,632.50; and Solid Waste $31,345.65.

WARRANTS FOR PUBLICATION

Warrants Approved On 9/22/2026 For Payment 9/25/2026

Vendor Name                                                  Amount

AMI Consulting Engineers P.A.                          54,750.00 

Bolton & Menk, Inc                                             5,705.00 

Co-Op Services, Inc.                                            3,063.29 

Farmers Union Oil company                                 4,339.70 

Integris LLC                                                         2,240.07 

Mar-Kit Landfill                                                 17,753.95

Mark Rock & Concrete Co.                                 15,689.83 

Marvin Home Center                                           41,781.51

Northdale Oil Inc.                                                 4,961.27

Pb Distributing Inc                                                5,937.50

Pomp's Tire-Thief River Falls                                3,040.00 

USI Consulting Group, Inc                                    6,050.00 

31 Payments less than 2000                                 19,997.95 

Final Total:                                                       185,310.07

 

Further moved to authorize the payment of the following auditor warrants: September 9th for $1,538.85; September 16th for $175,486.44. 

Motion was made by Commissioner Jon Waibel, seconded by Commissioner Ed Arnesen and carried unanimously to approve the following resolution:

The following Resolution was proposed and moved for adoption by Commissioner Jon Waibel:

WHEREAS, the Proposed County Budget for the year 2027 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 2027:             

                          2027 Proposed Budget and Tax Levy               $ 4,073,700                                                  

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the following amounts be levied against the unorganized townships of Lake of the Woods County for 2026:

                                                                                                                                                           Twp Road & Bridge                                                $   573,470*

* $573,470  for Township Road & Bridge, includes $5,000 Blue Blades and $12,765 Admin of Township Roads (555,705+5,000+12,765=573,470)                        

A public meeting to discuss the 2027 Proposed Budget and Tax Levy will be held on Tuesday, December 15, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in the Lake of the Woods County Commissioners’ Room. 

Motion was made by Commissioner Cody Hasbargen, seconded by Commissioner Jon Waibel and carried unanimously to approve the Affidavit of Lost Warrant for Molly Selberg in the amount of $202.90, warrant numbered 43489.

Motion was made by Commissioner Jon Waibel, seconded by Commissioner Cody Hasbargen and carried unanimously to approve Joanne from Public Health to provide flu shots to county employees on October 5th from 11 am-1pm.

Motion was made by Commissioner Jon Waibel, seconded by Commissioner Cody Hasbargen and carried unanimously to approve the step increase for Travis Saeland starting the next pay period and on passing certification would increase an additional step beginning the next pay period after December 3rd.

Motion was made by Commissioner Ed Arnesen, seconded by Commissioner Jon Waibel and carried unanimously to advertise, interview and hire for Public Works Office Manager at Grade 15, Step 1, Points 335 at $31.48.

Motion was made by Commissioner Jon Waibel, seconded by Commissioner Cody Hasbargen and carried unanimously to approve hiring Christine Hultman as Consultant to the Fiscal Officer for 40 hours through the end of the year at $37.84.

Motion was made by Commissioner Cody Hasbargen, seconded by Commissioner Ed Arnesen and carried unanimously to approve the purchase of CIT-DAC Consulting.

Motion was made by Commissioner Jon Waibel, seconded by Commissioner Joe Grund and carried unanimously to approve the MCRT Agreement-AMC.

Public Works supervisor AJ Pirkl gave an update on County Ditch 1, progress on the Landfill, and updates on mowing.

Motion was made by Commissioner Jon Waibel, seconded by Commissioner Ed Arnesen and carried unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 9:35 a.m.

Attest:                                                                          October 13, 2026

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Auditor/Treasurer Anna Sanchez                                    Chair Joe Grund