July 2021

Minutes from the July 8, 2021 Regular Board Meeting

The meeting of the Lake of the Woods Soil and Water Conservation District was held in the Boardroom of the County Government Center.  

The meeting was called to order by John Sonstegard at 5:00 p.m.  

Members present: John Sonstegard, Frank Sindelir, Nancy Dunnell. Roger Krause joined remote via Zoom and votes were taken via roll call.  Monica Dohmen joined the meeting after Drain Stencil Event 2021 under New Business

Members absent: none

Others present: Land and Water Planning Director, Josh Stromlund; Resource Conservationist, Mike Hirst; Resource Conservationist, Corryn Trask; NRCS Resource Conservationist, Michael Steinhauer, Conservation Corps Intern, Abbey Fluke

A motion was made by Sindelir to approve the agenda as amended.  The motion was seconded by Dunnell. 
Affirmative: Sonstegard, Krause, Sindelir, Dunnell Opposed: None Motion carried.

A motion was made by Dunnell to approve the June 10, 2021 minutes.  The motion was seconded by Krause.
Affirmative: Sonstegard, Krause, Sindelir, Dunnell Opposed: None Motion carried.

The June 2021 Treasurer’s Report and 2nd quarter budget vs actual reports were reviewed. 

The 2nd quarter supervisor expense reports were reviewed. 

A motion was made by Sindelir to approve the bills as listed on the agenda.  The motion was seconded by Krause. 
Affirmative: Sonstegard, Krause, Sindelir, Dunnell Opposed: None Motion carried.

Old Business

Personnel policy waivers – no action was taken 

PRAP wrap-up – no comments were received for the BWSR Performance Review report. 

Special Reports

NRCS partner updates – Michael Steinhauer, Resource Conservationist – see attachment to the July 8 agenda for a copy of Steinhauer’s report

New Business

Authorize funds for 2021 well testing clinic 

A motion was made by Sindelir, with a second by Dunnell, to authorize $750 for well test kits for the 2021 well testing clinic to be held on August 13th. 
Affirmative: Sonstegard, Krause, Sindelir, Dunnell Opposed: None Motion carried.

Starry Trek 2021

A motion was made by Dunnell, with a second by Sindelir, to authorize $193 for expenses for the 2021 Starry Trek event. Funds will come from the AIS program.
Affirmative: Sonstegard, Krause, Sindelir, Dunnell Opposed: None Motion carried.   

Drain Stencil Event 2021    

A motion was made by Krause, with a second by Sindelir, to authorize $225 for the Drain Stencil event. Funds will come from the Local Capacity program.
Affirmative: Sonstegard, Krause, Sindelir, Dunnell Opposed: None Motion carried.

Dahlen cost share payment    

A motion was made by Sindelir, with a second by Krause, to authorize the cost share payment for Rosie Dahlen’s 2021-01-1W1P contract.  Total final payment is $6,411.77.  Payment is contingent upon receiving engineering certification. 

Affirmative: Sonstegard, Krause, Sindelir, Dunnell, Dohmen Opposed: None Motion carried.

Horter cost share payment  

A motion was made by Dohmen, with a second by Dunnell, to authorize final payment for the Horter 2020-10-LC cost share contract from Local Capacity Funds.  Final payment is not to exceed 75% or $15,000, whichever is less.  Payment is contingent upon receiving the final invoice and engineering certification.
Affirmative: Sonstegard, Krause, Sindelir, Dunnell, Dohmen Opposed: None Motion carried.

Ditch 1 cost share 

This item was tabled. 

Forest management plan cost share program  

This item was tabled.  The board requested a review of potential maximum cost share amount per landowner.  

Plantskydd inventory and purchase request   

A motion was made by Sindelir, with a second by Dunnell, to authorize the purchase of one case of ready to use and one case of powder concentrate Plantskydd for resale. 

Affirmative: Sonstegard, Krause, Sindelir, Dunnell, Dohmen Opposed: None Motion carried.

Close postage petty cash 

A motion was made by Dunnell, with a second by Dohmen, to authorize the closing of the postage petty cash account and use the regular petty cash account for postage.
Affirmative: Sonstegard, Krause, Sindelir, Dunnell, Dohmen Opposed: None Motion carried.

Keep It Clean sign purchases   

A motion was made by Sindelir, with a second by Dohmen, to authorize the purchase of 30 Keep it Clean signs for $1,050 plus shipping. Funding will come from the Keep it Clean program (10%) and the One Watershed One Plan implementation funds (90%). 

Affirmative: Sonstegard, Krause, Sindelir, Dunnell, Dohmen Opposed: None Motion carried. 

Fee for appeal of noncompliance notice

A motion was made by Sindelir, with a second by Dohmen, to set a $500 fee for the appeal of noncompliance notices sent by the County to landowners as part of the State of MN Buffer Law.  Once paid, the fee is refundable only in the event that the landowner is successful in their appeal and is found in compliance.   

Affirmative: Sonstegard, Krause, Sindelir, Dunnell, Dohmen Opposed: None Motion carried. 

Gunderson cost share payment 

A motion was made by Dohmen, with a second by Krause, to authorize final payment for the Gunderson 2020-08-LC cost share contract.  Final payment is approved in the amount of $7,500 or 75% of the total project cost, whichever is less.  Payment is contingent upon receiving the final invoice and engineering certification.
Affirmative: Sonstegard, Krause, Sindelir, Dunnell, Dohmen Opposed: None Motion carried. 

Training and Travel Requests – none

Staff Reports – the board reviewed staff reports as presented with the agenda.  

Committee Reports 

Lake of the Woods Control Board – the board reviewed the current water level graph.  Levels are about 1-1.5 feet below the normal range. 

Area VIII Meeting – Stromlund gave an update to the board on the meeting that he attended remotely.  Resolution discussion was the main part of the meeting.  

General Information and Discussion

Open Meeting Law and end of Governor’s Emergency Powers on July 1  – the board reviewed MCIT’s guidance on open meeting law requirements and the changes that will be implemented at SWCD board meetings effective July 1 in order to be in compliance with OML. 

Cost share violation – the staff discussed multiple requests to install boat ramps or lake accesses where current cost share projects are in existence, including one violation.  Staff are currently collecting information on the sites and trying to determine the best course of action.  

Abandoned well sealing cost share rate review – the policy on cost share rates for abandoned well sealing will be reviewed during the next budget cycle.  

Proclamation of new Federal holiday and personnel policy – clarification of the employee leave policy and observed federal holidays will be reviewed during the next budget cycle.  

MASWCD Legislative updates – the MASWCD legislative updates were reviewed.  

The next regular board meeting has been set for August 12th, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. in the Boardroom of the County Government Center.  

Adjourn: Krause Seconded: Dohmen

Meeting adjournment time: 8:00 pm

June 2021

Minutes from the June 10, 2021 Regular Board Meeting

The meeting of the Lake of the Woods Soil and Water Conservation District was held in the Boardroom of the County Government Center.  Due to the COVID-19 Emergency declared by MN Governor Walz, board members and members of the public were allowed to join via Zoom conferencing.  All votes were taken via roll call.

The meeting was called to order by John Sonstegard at 5:00 p.m.

Members present: In person – John Sonstegard, Monica Dohmen, Frank Sindelir. Joining remotely – Roger Krause

Members absent: Nancy Dunnell

Others present: In-person – Land and Water Planning Director, Josh Stromlund; Resource Conservationist, Mike Hirst; Resource Conservationist, Corryn Trask; NRCS Resource Conservationist, Michael Steinhauer, MCC Intern Abigail Fluke.  Joining remotely – Jody Peek, NRCS District Conservationist; Brett Arne, BWSR PRAP Coordinator

A motion was made by Sindelir to approve the agenda as amended, seconded by Krause. 
Affirmative: Sonstegard, Dohmen, Krause, Sindelir Opposed: None Motion carried.

A motion was made by Sindelir to approve the May 13, 2021 minutes, seconded by Dohmen.
Affirmative: Sonstegard, Dohmen, Krause, Sindelir Opposed: None Motion carried.

The May 2021 Treasurer’s Report was reviewed.  

A motion was made by Dohmen to approve the bills as listed on the agenda, seconded by Sindelir.
Affirmative: Sonstegard, Dohmen, Krause, Sindelir Opposed: None Motion carried.

Old Business

Personnel policy waivers – no action was taken 

Dahlen cost share contract approval – a motion was made by Sindelir, with a second by Dohmen, to authorize the conservation contract for Rosie Dahlen in the amount of $6,411.77 or 50% of the total project cost, whichever is less.  Total proposed project cost is $12,823.55.  Construction must be completed by December 31, 2021. 
Affirmative: Sonstegard, Dohmen, Krause, Sindelir Opposed: None Motion carried.

DNR Fisheries Update
The date and time for the DNR Fisheries update from Phil Talmage, Fisheries Supervisor, is June 30th at 5:00 p.m. Location to be determined.

Website for SWCD
A motion was made by Sindelir, with a second by Dohmen, to enter into a contract for website development services with SandPieper Design.  Total proposed project cost is $3,800. 
Affirmative: Sonstegard, Dohmen, Krause, Sindelir Opposed: None Motion carried.

Special Reports

PRAP – Brett Arne, BWSR – Arne presented the performance review of the SWCD.  The overall review was favorable.  

NRCS partner updates – Michael Steinhauer, Resource Conservationist and Jody Peek, District Conservationist.  See attachment to the June 10, 2021 board packet for a copy of the report.  

New Business

LOW County Fair Booth  

A motion was made by Sindelir, with a second by Dohmen, to approve the rental contract for a fair booth space at the LW County Fair in the amount of $75.00.
Affirmative: Sonstegard, Dohmen, Krause, Sindelir Opposed: None Motion carried.

Keep It Clean Purchases   
A motion was made by Sindelir, with a second by Dohmen, to authorize the purchase of Keep it Clean promotional items as listed in the board packet.  Total approximate cost is $3,466.53. 
Affirmative: Sonstegard, Dohmen, Krause, Sindelir Opposed: None Motion carried.

Geoff Slick abandoned well sealing final payment request
A motion was made by Dohmen, with a second by Krause, to authorize the final payment for Slick’s abandoned well sealing.  Total payment authorized is $300.
Affirmative: Sonstegard, Dohmen, Krause, Sindelir Opposed: None Motion carried.

Return of unspent funds to BWSR – Disaster Recovery Grant   
A motion was made by Sindelir, with a second by Dohmen, to authorize the return of unspent funds for the MN Flood Relief Grant Phase 3A in the amount of $42,477.14. 
Affirmative: Sonstegard, Dohmen, Krause, Sindelir Opposed: None Motion carried.

Conservation Corps monthly invoices
A motion was made by Dohmen, with a second by Krause, to authorize staff to pay the monthly invoices for the Conservation Corps upon receipt. Total contracted cost is not to exceed $6,600. 
Affirmative: Sonstegard, Dohmen, Krause, Sindelir Opposed: None Motion carried.

Livestock producer workshop budget request 
A motion was made by Sindelir, with a second by Dohmen, to authorize a total budget not to exceed $3,300 from Feedlot Program funds for a livestock producer workshop at Tom Olson’s farm.
Affirmative: Sonstegard, Dohmen, Krause, Sindelir Opposed: None Motion carried.

AIS Digital Marketing Campaign Request
A motion was made by Dohmen, with a second by Krause, to authorize $1,500 for a digital AIS marketing campaign that will target boaters on Lake of the Woods.
Affirmative: Sonstegard, Dohmen, Krause, Sindelir Opposed: None Motion carried.

Olson abandoned well sealing final payment request

A motion was made by Sindelir, with a second by Krause, to authorize final payment for Olson’s abandoned well sealing project in the amount of $300. 
Affirmative: Sonstegard, Dohmen, Krause, Sindelir Opposed: None Motion carried.

Agreement with Roseau SWCD and 1W1P JPP for implementation of structural and nonstructural conservation practices

A motion was made by Sindelir, with a second by Dohmen, to enter into an agreement with the Roseau SWCD and Lake of the Woods 1W1P JPB for the implementation of a cost share program for structural and nonstructural conservation practices. 

Affirmative: Sonstegard, Dohmen, Krause, Sindelir Opposed: None Motion carried.

Vail abandoned well sealing cost share application
A motion was made by Sindelir, with a second by Dohmen, to approve the abandoned well sealing cost share application for Colleen Vail.  Cost share is not to exceed $300 or 75% of the total cost, whichever is less.
Affirmative: Sonstegard, Dohmen, Krause, Sindelir Opposed: None Motion carried.

Training and Travel Requests – None

Staff Reports – the board reviewed staff reports as presented with the agenda.  

Committee Reports
AIS and Keep it Clean – actions for purchases and outreach taken during the board meeting were a result of the recent committee meeting.  

General Information and Discussion

Keep it Clean Report – Abbey Fluke, Conservation Corps Intern – see attachment to the June board meeting for a copy of the report that Abbey prepared and presented.  Spiny Water Flea refrigerator magnets were distributed to local resorts. 

2021 Summer SWCD newsletter – Trask notified the board that she would begin drafting the SWCD newsletter for a late summer distribution. 

Thank you to Jill and Jared Martinson for assisting with the Shoreline Cleanup effort – Martinsons were recognized for their contribution of ferrying the crew to and from Pine Island via their boat.  They provided transportation services for the entire day. 

The next regular board meeting has been set for July 8th, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. in the Boardroom of the County Government Center.  

Adjourn: Dohmen Seconded: Krause

Meeting adjournment time: 7:28 p.m.

May 2021

Minutes from the May 13, 2021 Regular Board Meeting

The meeting of the Lake of the Woods Soil and Water Conservation District was held in the Boardroom of the County Government Center.  Due to the COVID-19 Emergency declared by MN Governor Walz, board members and members of the public were allowed to join via Zoom conferencing.  All votes were taken via roll call.

The meeting was called to order by John Sonstegard at 5:00 p.m.

Members present: In-person: John Sonstegard, Frank Sindelir.  Remote: Roger Krause
Members absent: Nancy Dunnell, Monica Dohmen
Others present: Land and Water Planning Director, Josh Stromlund; Resource Conservationist, Mike Hirst; Resource Conservationist, Corryn Trask; Remote: Michael Steinhauer, NRCS Resource Conservationist

A motion was made by Krause to approve the agenda as presented, seconded by Sindelir. 
Affirmative: Sonstegard, Krause, Sindelir Opposed: None Motion carried.

A motion was made by Sindelir to approve the April 8th, 2021 minutes, seconded by Krause.
Affirmative: Sonstegard, Krause, Sindelir Opposed: None Motion carried.

The April 2021 Treasurer’s Report was reviewed.  

A motion was made by Krause to approve the bills as listed on the agenda, seconded by Sindelir.
Affirmative: Sonstegard, Krause, Sindelir Opposed: None Motion carried.

Old Business

Personnel policy waivers – continue or suspend – no action was taken. 

Special Reports

NRCS partner updates – Michael Steinhauer, Resource Conservationist – Steinhauer reported on approved EQIP contracts, CSP applications and the current staffing and masking requirements due to the COVID pandemic.

New Business
Dahlen shoreline protection cost share application
No action was taken.  This item was tabled until the June meeting.  

Olson Abandoned well sealing cost share application
A motion was made by Sindelir, with a second by Krause, to authorize the Olson abandoned well sealing cost share contract in the amount of $300 or 75% of the total project cost, whichever is less.
Affirmative: Sonstegard, Krause, Sindelir Opposed: None Motion carried.

Ellis Abandoned well sealing cost share application
A motion was made by Krause, with a second by Sindelir, to authorize the Ellis abandoned well sealing cost share contract in the amount of $300 or 75% of the total project cost, whichever is less.
Affirmative: Sonstegard, Krause, Sindelir Opposed: None Motion carried.

Clean Water Fund Grant Work Order for the shoreline cleanup
A motion was made by Sindelir, with a second by Krause, to authorize the Conservation Corps Clean Water Fund Grant Work Order for the shoreline cleanup with Hirst as the authorized representative.
Affirmative: Sonstegard, Krause, Sindelir Opposed: None Motion carried.

Dodge air conditioning
A motion was made by Sindelir, with a second by Krause, to authorize the repair of the Dodge air conditioning at Wherley Motors. 
Affirmative: Sonstegard, Krause, Sindelir Opposed: None Motion carried.

Tree Program pending invoices
A motion was made by Krause, with a second by Sindelir, to authorize final payment of DNR State Forest Nursery invoice upon receiving the invoice and verifying the accuracy.
Affirmative: Sonstegard, Krause, Sindelir Opposed: None Motion carried.

Replenish Petty Cash Account 
A motion was made by Sindelir, with a second by Krause, to authorize a check for cash in the amount of $48.35 to replenish the petty cash account.  

Affirmative: Sonstegard, Krause, Sindelir Opposed: None Motion carried.

Training and Travel Requests – None

Staff Reports – the board reviewed staff reports as presented with the agenda.  

Committee Reports
International Rainy – Lake of the Woods Watershed Board update – see attachment to the board packet. 

General Information and Discussion

  • Website for SWCD – the board reviewed possible website hosting options for the new SWCD website and provided recommendations for seeking and evaluating additional quotes.
  • Community sewer system needs and options study – the concept for strategic planning for community sewer system was discussed.  Stromlund has been reaching out to possible partners and the staff is looking into building support for, and funding the development of, a strategic plan.  
  • Rainy-Rapid – One Watershed One Plan Discussion – the staff notified the board that the application for planning grants are now being accepted. Through discussions with partnering entities, it has been decided that LW SWCD will pursue a grant on behalf of the group.     
  • Livestock Producer Workshop July 30th – see attachment to the board packet. 
  • 2021 Tree Program Report – see attachment to the board packet.

The next regular board meeting has been set for June 10, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. in the Boardroom of the County Government Center.  

Adjourn: Krause Seconded: Sindelir Meeting adjournment time: 7:03 p.m.

April 2021

Minutes from the April 8th, 2021 Regular Board Meeting

The meeting of the Lake of the Woods Soil and Water Conservation District was held in the Boardroom of the County Government Center.  Due to the COVID-19 Emergency declared by MN Governor Walz, board members and members of the public were allowed to join via Zoom conferencing.  All votes were taken via roll call.

The meeting was called to order by John Sonstegard at 5:00 p.m.

Members present: In-person: John Sonstegard, Monica Dohmen   Remote: Roger Krause, Frank Sindelir, Nancy Dunnell
Members absent: none

Others present: In-person: Land and Water Planning Director, Josh Stromlund; Resource Conservationist, Mike Hirst; Resource Conservationist, Corryn Trask     Remote: County Commissioner, Joe Grund, NRCS Resource Conservationist, Michael Steinhauer

A motion was made by Sindelir to approve the agenda.  The motion was seconded by Dohmen. 
Affirmative: Sonstegard, Dohmen, Krause, Sindelir, Dunnell Opposed: None Motion carried.

A motion was made by Dunnell to approve the March 11, 2021 minutes.  The motion was seconded by Krause.
Affirmative: Sonstegard, Dohmen, Krause, Sindelir, Dunnell Opposed: None Motion carried.

The March 2021 Treasurer’s Report was reviewed.  

The 2021 First Quarter Budget vs. Actual report was reviewed. 

The 1st Quarter Supervisor Expense Reports were reviewed.  

A motion was made by Krause to approve the bills as listed on the agenda, with the removal of Area VIII TSA Engineering.  The motion was seconded by Sindelir. 
Affirmative: Sonstegard, Dohmen, Krause, Sindelir, Dunnell Opposed: None Motion carried.

Old Business

Personnel policy waivers – continue or suspend – the consensus of the board was to continue the current waivers due to the COVID19 pandemic. 

Special Reports

NRCS Partner Updates – Michael Steinhauer, Resource Conservationist, presented on the current COVID status of offices, EQIP signup, CSP ranking and the upcoming local workgroup process.  Jody Peek, the Conservation Team Lead, would like to set up a local workgroup meeting sometime in June.  

New Business

Request to purchase waders through Load grant
A motion was made by Krause, with a second by Dunnell, to approve up to $180 for the purchase of waders through the Load Program funding.
Affirmative: Sonstegard, Dohmen, Krause, Sindelir, Dunnell Opposed: None Motion carried.

Request to purchase SWCD envelopes
A motion was made by Dunnell, with a second by Dohmen, to authorize the purchase of 4,000 envelopes with the SWCD logo and address from Arrow Printing of Bemidji.
Affirmative: Sonstegard, Dohmen, Krause, Sindelir, Dunnell Opposed: None Motion carried.

Request to purchase Tree Planting Bags
A motion was made by Krause, with a second by Dunnell, to authorize the purchase of two tree planting bags from Forestry Suppliers to be loaned out to landowners.
Affirmative: Sonstegard, Dohmen, Krause, Sindelir, Dunnell Opposed: None Motion carried.

Request to purchase AIS magnets
Request to purchase 1,000 magnets with the Stop Spiny Water flea message utilizing AIS funds.  Lake of the Woods SWCD will purchase 600 to distribute to local resorts, and Beltrami and Roseau will purchase the remaining 400 for their counties.    

A motion was made by Sindelir, with a second by Dohmen, to authorize $1,130 for the purchase of 1,000 AIS magnets to be distributed to local resorts. Beltrami and Roseau SWCDs will reimburse the District for 400 magnets. 
Affirmative: Sonstegard, Dohmen, Krause, Sindelir, Dunnell Opposed: None Motion carried.

Training and Travel Requests

A motion was made by Dohmen, with a second by Sindelir, to authorize Vrtacnik to attend the shoreline training in Bemidji.  Trask is also authorized to attend if scheduling allows.
Affirmative: Sonstegard, Dohmen, Krause, Sindelir, Dunnell Opposed: None Motion carried.

Staff Reports – the board reviewed staff reports as presented with the agenda.  

Committee Reports 

Lake of the Woods Watershed JPB – the board discussed the possibility of the Lake of the Woods Watershed Joint Powers Board pursuing future dredging projects.  

Lake of the Woods Control Board – the board reviewed the projected water levels for the lake.  It is anticipated that the lake water levels will remain low over the summer if rainfall is at normal or low levels.  The basin had little to no runoff due to snowmelt.  

International Rainy-Lake of the Woods Watershed Board – this item was tabled.

Area VIII Meeting – the Area VIII meeting was held via Zoom. Updates from MASWCD, NRCS and BWSR were given.  The board would like to hold an in-person meeting in June or July.   

General Information and Discussion

2020 State Climatology rainfall report – see attachment to board packet

TSA8 Annual Report- see attachment to board packet

Legislative Meeting update – Trask and Dohmen presented on the recent MASWCD legislative meeting that was held via Zoom.      

Local Work Group Meeting – this item was discussed during NRCS report  

Gunderson shoreline project – informational only. The landowner may be selecting a different contractor.  It is up to the landowner to select the contractor. 

Shoreline engineering services – Trask discussed using the WSN engineering services for shoreline projects vs the JPB Engineering staff.  

The next regular board meeting has been set for May 10, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. in the Boardroom of the County Government Center.  

Adjourn: Krause Seconded: Dohmen

Meeting adjournment time: 6:50 p.m.

March 2021

Minutes from the March 11th, 2021 Regular Board Meeting

The meeting of the Lake of the Woods Soil and Water Conservation District was held in the Boardroom of the County Government Center.  Due to the COVID-19 Emergency declared by MN Governor Walz, board members and members of the public were allowed to join via Zoom conferencing.  All votes were taken via roll call.

The meeting was called to order by John Sonstegard at 5:00 p.m.

Members present: In person – John Sonstegard, Monica Dohmen,  Remote – Frank Sindelir, Nancy Dunnell

Members absent: Roger Krause

Others present: In-person – Land and Water Planning Director, Josh Stromlund; Resource Conservationist, Mike Hirst; Resource Conservationist, Corryn Trask; Remote – County Commissioner, Joe Grund; NRCS Resource Conservationist, Michael Steinhauer; Chad Severts, BWSR Board Conservationist; Brett Arne, Acting BWSR PRAP Coordinator

A motion was made by Sindelir to approve the agenda.  The motion was seconded by Dohmen. 
Affirmative: Sonstegard, Dohmen, Sindelir, Dunnell Opposed: None Motion carried.

A motion was made by Dohmen to approve the February 11, 2021 minutes.  The motion was seconded by Sindelir.
Affirmative: Sonstegard, Dohmen, Sindelir, Dunnell Opposed: None Motion carried.

The February 2021 Treasurer’s Report was reviewed.  

A motion was made by Sindelir to approve the bills as listed on the agenda.  The motion was seconded by Dohmen. 
Affirmative: Sonstegard, Dohmen, Sindelir, Dunnell Opposed: None Motion carried.

Special Presentation – Chad Severts, BWSR Board Conservationist and Brett Arne, BWSR Performance Review Coordinator presented on the SWCD Performance Review that will be completed in 2021. 

Old Business
Personnel Policy Waivers – no action was taken.  

Special Reports
NRCS Partner updates – Michael Steinhauer, Resource Conservationist – reported on current EQIP and CSP Program status.  COVID staffing levels are at 25% and no visitors are allowed in offices.  The Soil Conservation Technician position was recently hired and the new person would be starting Monday.  

New Business
Request to purchase Quickbooks Pro 2021
A motion was made byDunnell, with a second by Sindelir, to authorize the purchase of Quickbooks Pro 2021 in the amount of $400. 
Affirmative: Sonstegard, Dohmen, Sindelir, Dunnell Opposed: None Motion carried.

Shoen cost share payment request
A motion was made by Sindelir, with a second by Dohmen, to authorize final payment for the Shoen FY15-37 DRAP shoreline protection project.  Cost share is not to exceed $1500 for site access and $52,500 for project construction.  Payment is authorized upon engineering certification and completion of payment vouchers. 
Affirmative: Sonstegard, Dohmen, Sindelir, Dunnell Opposed: None Motion carried.

AIS – Keep it Clean Promotion in 2021 LOW Guide
A motion was made by Dohmen, with a second by Sindelir, to authorize $200 for a full page ad in the Lake of the Woods Tourism Guide to promote the AIS and Keep it Clean initiatives.
Affirmative: Sonstegard, Dohmen, Sindelir, Dunnell Opposed: None Motion carried.

USGS LCCMR Grant Application Letter of Support
A motion was made by Sindelir, with a second by Dunnell, to authorize Chairman Sonstegard to sign a letter of support for the USGS application to the Legislative Citizen Commission on MN Resources (LCCMR) for a “Rainy River Drivers of Lake of the Woods Algal Blooms” study. 
Affirmative: Sonstegard, Dohmen, Sindelir, Dunnell Opposed: None Motion carried.

Training and Travel Requests

A motion was made by Dunnell, with a second by Dohmen, to authorize staff and supervisors to attend the March 18th virtual MASWCD legislative days.
Affirmative: Sonstegard, Dohmen, Sindelir, Dunnell Opposed: None Motion carried.

Supervisors online local workgroup training  – supervisors were notified of upcoming trainings for the local workgroup program which are being hosted by the MASWCD. 

Staff Reports – the board reviewed staff reports as presented with the agenda.  

Committee Reports 

Keep it Clean and AIS Committee – Lakeland Public TV news brief, inspector update, shoreline cleanup with Conservation Corps.

General Information and Discussion
Correspondence from MPCA regarding Watershed Pollutant Load Monitoring (WPLMN) Contract – staff updated the board on recent changes to contract implementation in response to a letter sent by the SWCD board. Retainage on WPLMN contracts is no longer a requirement. 

SWCD Board first quarter special meeting – no action was taken. The board will postpone a first quarter special meeting until an outdoor in-person meeting could be held.  

The next regular board meeting has been set for April 8th, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. in the Boardroom of the County Government Center.  

Adjourn: Dunnell Seconded: Dohmen
Meeting adjournment time: 6:15 pm

February 2021

Minutes from the February 11, 2021 Regular Board Meeting

The meeting of the Lake of the Woods Soil and Water Conservation District was held in the Boardroom of the County Government Center.  Due to the COVID-19 Emergency declared by MN Governor Walz, board members and members of the public were allowed to join via Zoom conferencing.  All votes were taken via roll call.

The meeting was called to order by Chairman Sonstegard at 5:00 p.m.

Members present: In person – John Sonstegard, Monica Dohmen.  Remote – Roger Krause, Frank Sindelir, Nancy Dunnell
Members absent: None

Others present: Land and Water Planning Director, Josh Stromlund; Resource Conservationist, Mike Hirst; Resource Conservationist, Corryn Trask; NRCS Resource Conservationist, Michael Steinhauer

A motion was made by Dunnell to approve the agenda.  The motion was seconded by Dohmen. 
Affirmative: Sonstegard, Dohmen, Krause, Sindelir, Dunnell Opposed: None Motion carried.

A motion was made by Krause to approve the January 14th, 2021 minutes.  The motion was seconded by Dohmen.
Affirmative: Sonstegard, Dohmen, Krause, Sindelir, Dunnell Opposed: None Motion carried.

The January 2021 Treasurer’s Report was reviewed.  

A motion was made by Dunnell to approve the bills as listed on the agenda.  The motion was seconded by Krause.  

Old Business

Peterson CPA bid and letter of engagement for 2020 JPB/SWCD Audit
A motion was made by Krause, with a second by Dunnell, to accept the revised audit bid of $2,850 for the SWCD and $500 for the JPB. 
Affirmative: Sonstegard, Dohmen, Krause, Sindelir, Dunnell Opposed: None Motion carried.

Third grade pollinator planting
A motion was made by Dunnell, with a second by Dohmen, to authorize $500 to conduct a pollinator planting with third graders at Lake of the Woods School. 
Affirmative: Sonstegard, Dohmen, Krause, Sindelir, Dunnell Opposed: None Motion carried.

Special Reports

NRCS Partner Updates- Michael Steinhauer updated the board on the status of CSP and EQIP applications in the county.  He also discussed the current status of the open NRCS position in the Baudette field office. 

New Business

MOA between NRCS and SWCD   

A motion was made by Dohmen, with a second by Dunnell, to approve the Memorandum of Agreement #N2721MOU0011071 Between the USDA NRCS and the Lake of the Woods SWCD. 

Affirmative: Sonstegard, Dohmen, Krause, Sindelir, Dunnell Opposed: None Motion carried.

Conservation Corps of MN Fee-for-service Work Order  

A motion was made by Krause, with as second by Dohmen, to approve the MN Conservation Corps Project Number 501-18412 Work Order for the summer intern position.
Affirmative: Sonstegard, Dohmen, Krause, Sindelir, Dunnell Opposed: None Motion carried.

Request to purchase pin flags for the tree program   

A motion was made by Dunnell, with a second by Krause, to approve up to $292 of tree program funds for the purchase of pin flags for resale.  
Affirmative: Sonstegard, Dohmen, Krause, Sindelir, Dunnell Opposed: None Motion carried.

Request to purchase rain gauge certificates of appreciation   
A motion was made by Dohmen, with a second by Krause, to authorize $150 for the purchase of gift certificates from Howards for the 15 rain gauge volunteers. 
Affirmative: Sonstegard, Dohmen, Krause, Sindelir, Dunnell Opposed: None Motion carried.

Request to purchase Tablets for AIS watercraft inspections   
A motion was made by Krause, with a second by Sindelir, to authorize $1,050 for the purchase of 7 Samsung tablets plus cases and screen protectors for the AIS inspector program.
Affirmative: Sonstegard, Dohmen, Krause, Sindelir, Dunnell Opposed: None Motion carried. 

Request to purchase ‘Stop Spiny’ towels for AIS program    

A motion was made by Dunnell, with a second by Sindelir, to authorize $1400 for the purchase of 833 Stop the Spread towels for the AIS program in partnership with Roseau SWCD and Beltrami County.  

Affirmative: Sonstegard, Dohmen, Krause, Sindelir, Dunnell Opposed: None Motion carried. 

Always There Staffing 2021 Agreement  

A motion was made by Krause, with a second by Dohmen, to authorize the 2021 agreement with Always There Staffing, Inc, to hire Aquatic Invasive Species inspectors for the AIS program.  

Affirmative: Sonstegard, Dohmen, Krause, Sindelir, Dunnell Opposed: None Motion carried. 

Roseau River 1W1P Plan Participation    

A motion was made by Dohmen, with a second by Krause, to approve the following resolution:

Resolution #02-11-2021 – 01 TO SUPPORT A ROSEAU RIVER WATERSHED
ONE WATERSHED, ONE PLAN PROJECT

WHEREAS, the Minnesota Board of Soil and Water Resources has developed policies for coordination and development of comprehensive watershed management plans, also known as One Watershed, One Plan, consistent with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 103B.801, Comprehensive Watershed Management Planning Program; and,

WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 103B.301, Comprehensive Local Water Management Act, authorizes Minnesota Counties to develop and implement a local water management plan; and,

WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 103D.401, Watershed Management Plan, authorizes Minnesota Watershed Districts to develop and implement a watershed management plan; and, 

WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 103C.331, subdivision 11, Comprehensive Plan, authorizes Minnesota Soil and Water Conservation Districts to develop and implement a comprehensive plan; and, 

WHEREAS, the counties, soil and water conservation districts, and watershed districts within the Roseau River Watershed (#46), as delineated in the attached One Watershed, One Plan Suggested Boundary Map, have interest in developing a comprehensive watershed management plan for this area. 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Lake of the Woods Soil and Water Conservation District recognizes and supports watershed-scale planning efforts consistent with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 103B.801, also known as One Watershed, One Plan; and, 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Lake of the Woods Soil and Water Conservation District welcomes the opportunity to collaborate with the counties, soil and water conservation districts, and watershed districts within the Roseau River Watershed for watershed-scale planning efforts in the future; and,

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Lake of the Woods Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisors supports an application to the Board of Water and Soil Resources for a planning grant to develop a comprehensive watershed management plan and it is anticipated full participation is not warranted; however, staff will be able to provide comments on an as needed basis.

One Watershed, One Plan Suggested Boundary Map

Lower Rainy Rapid 1W1P Plan Participation    

A motion was made by Sindelir, with a second by Dunnell, to approve the following resolution:

RESOLUTION #02-11-2021-02 TO SUPPORT A RAPID AND LOWER RAINY RIVER WATERSHED
ONE WATERSHED, ONE PLAN PROJECT

WHEREAS, the Minnesota Board of Soil and Water Resources has developed policies for coordination and development of comprehensive watershed management plans, also known as One Watershed, One Plan, consistent with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 103B.801, Comprehensive Watershed Management Planning Program; and,

WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 103B.301, Comprehensive Local Water Management Act, authorizes Minnesota Counties to develop and implement a local water management plan; and,

WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 103C.331, subdivision 11, Comprehensive Plan, authorizes Minnesota Soil and Water Conservation Districts to develop and implement a comprehensive plan; and, 

WHEREAS, the counties and soil and water conservation districts within the Rapid and Lower Rainy Watershed (#50) as modified in the attached One Watershed, One Plan Suggested Boundary Map, have interest in developing a comprehensive watershed management plan for this area.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Lake of the Woods Soil and Water Conservation District recognizes and supports watershed-scale planning efforts consistent with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 103B.801, also known as One Watershed, One Plan; and,

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Lake of the Woods Soil and Water Conservation District welcomes the opportunity to collaborate with the counties and soil and water conservation districts within the Rapid and Lower Rainy Watershed for watershed-scale planning efforts in the future; and,

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Lake of the Woods Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors supports an application to the Board of Water and Soil Resources for a planning grant to develop a comprehensive watershed management plan and anticipates entering into a Memorandum of Agreement with the counties and soil and water conservation districts within the Rapid and Lower Rainy Watershed, to collaborate on this effort, pending selection as a recipient of a planning grant.

Affirmative: Sonstegard, Dohmen, Krause, Sindelir, Dunnell Opposed: None Motion carried. 

One Watershed, One Plan Suggested Boundary Map

Request to purchase water sampling rod for WPLMN
A motion was made by Dohmen, with a second by Krause, to authorize the purchase of a water sampling rod through the Load Monitoring Program in the amount of $175.75 plus shipping. 
Affirmative: Sonstegard, Dohmen, Krause, Sindelir, Dunnell Opposed: None Motion carried.

Training and Travel Requests

A motion was made by Dunnell, with a second by Dohmen, to authorize interested staff and supervisors to register for the International Rainy-Lake of the Woods Watershed Virtual Water Quality Forum on March 10-11.
Affirmative: Sonstegard, Dohmen, Krause, Sindelir, Dunnell Opposed: None Motion carried. 

A motion was made by Dunnell, with a second by Dohmen, to authorize Trask and Vrtacnik to receive CPR training at the ambulance garage.
Affirmative: Sonstegard, Dohmen, Krause, Sindelir, Dunnell Opposed: None Motion carried. 

Staff Reports – the board reviewed staff reports as presented with the agenda.  

Committee Reports – none presented

General Information and Discussion

Shoen cost share update- the contractor is waiting for the right conditions to start the project
Hydroseeder purchase- discussion of the possibility of assisting the Public Works Department with the purchase of a hydroseeder to help with erosion control on projects. 
Board member eligibility for PERA– SWCD board members are eligible for PERA
Health and Life insurance enrollment periods – the personnel committee may be requested to assist with setting insurance enrollment periods for the SWCD
Legislative outreach – the SWCD presented the letter from the MASWCD regarding legislative outreach
Hard Water Angler 4-H Curriculum for Keep it Clean – presentation of information prepared by U of M Extension to promote the concept of the Keep it Clean on a statewide basis.   

The next regular board meeting has been set for March 11th, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. in the Boardroom of the County Government Center.  

Adjourn: Krause Seconded: Dohmen

Meeting adjournment time: 7:15 p.m.

January 2021

Minutes from the January 14th, 2021 Regular Board Meeting

The meeting of the Lake of the Woods Soil and Water Conservation District was held in the Boardroom of the County Government Center.  Due to the COVID-19 Emergency declared by MN Governor Walz, board members and members of the public were allowed to join via Zoom conferencing.  All votes were taken via roll call.

The meeting was called to order by Nancy Dunnell at 5:00 p.m.

Members present:  Remotely – John Sonstegard, Monica Dohman, Roger Krause, Frank Sindelir, Nancy Dunnell.  In person – none.

Members absent: none

Others present: In person – Land and Water Planning Director, Josh Stromlund; Resource Conservationist, Mike Hirst; Resource Conservationist, Corryn Trask;  Remotely – Jody Peek, NRCS District Conservationist 

A motion was made by Krause to approve the agenda.  The motion was seconded by Sindelir. 
Affirmative: Sonstegard, Dohmen, Krause, Sindelir, Dunnell Opposed: None     Motion carried.

Annual Organizational Meeting

Officer elections

A motion was made by Dunnell, with a second by Sindelir, to nominate John Sonstegard for Board Chair.
Affirmative: Sonstegard, Dohmen, Krause, Sindelir, Dunnell Opposed: None     Motion carried.

Sonstegard took over the meeting as board chair. 

A motion was made by Krause, with a second by Dunnell to nominate Frank Sindelir for Vice Chair.
Affirmative: Sonstegard, Dohmen, Krause, Sindelir, Dunnell Opposed: None     Motion carried.

A motion was made by Krause, with a second by Sindelir,  to nominate Nancy Dunnell as Treasurer. 

Affirmative: Sonstegard, Dohmen, Krause, Sindelir, Dunnell Opposed: None     Motion carried.

A motion was made by Krause, with a second by Sindelir, to nominate Monica Dohmen as Secretary.
Affirmative: Sonstegard, Dohmen, Krause, Sindelir, Dunnell Opposed: None     Motion carried.

A motion was made by Sindelir, with a second by Dohmen, to nominate Roger Krause for Public Relations. 
Affirmative: Sonstegard, Dohmen, Krause, Sindelir, Dunnell Opposed: None     Motion carried.

Monthly meeting time, date and location– a motion was made by Dunnell, with a second by Sindelir, to set the second Thursday of the month at 5:00 p.m. as the monthly meeting.  Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the location will be the County Boardroom in the Government Center with a remote access option available. 
Affirmative: Sonstegard, Dohmen, Krause, Sindelir, Dunnell Opposed: None     Motion carried.

Designate official depositories- a motion was made by Dohmen, with a second by Sindelir, to name Border Bank of Baudette and Multi-Bank Securities, Inc. as the official depositories for the SWCD. 
Affirmative: Sonstegard, Dohmen, Krause, Sindelir, Dunnell Opposed: None     Motion carried.

Check signing authority – a motion was made by Sindelir, with a second by Krause, to remove Russel Hansen from banking authority at Border Bank. Nancy Dunnell (Treasurer), Josh Stromlund (District Manager), Mike Hirst (Resource Conservationist), Corryn Trask (Resource Conservationist) and Becky Buegler (Office Assistant) are assigned Banking Authority at Border Bank for checking and savings. 
Affirmative: Sonstegard, Dohmen, Krause, Sindelir, Dunnell Opposed: None     Motion carried.

A motion was made by Dunnell, with a second by Sindelir, to approve the following: 

Supervisor Compensation Rate –$75.00 per meeting. This rate is per day, no matter how many meetings attended. Supervisors may receive a per‐diem for travel days necessary for attending out of town meetings.

Mileage Rate – adjusted on a Quarterly basis to reflect the most current IRS rate. Any changes to the IRS mileage reimbursement rate will apply to all mileage occurring on or after the first day of the new quarter, and will remain as such until the following quarter.

Meal Allowances – Maximum meal allowance for supervisors and employees at $75.00 per day for approved meetings.

Spending Limits ‐ District staff have permission to: *Pay all district related bills prior to the next board meeting including: payroll, payroll liabilities, fuel account at Howard’s Cenex, Marco copier, other invoices not exceeding $100.  *Pay invoices for: emergency vehicle repairs exceeding $100 or other emergency items exceeding $100 as authorized by the SWCD manager or Board Chair.  *Purchase miscellaneous supplies up to $100.  

Affirmative: Sonstegard, Dohmen, Krause, Sindelir, Dunnell Opposed: None     Motion carried.

Designate official newspaper – a motion was made by Krause, with a second by Dohmen, to set the Northern Light Region as the official newspaper of the SWCD.  

Affirmative: Sonstegard, Dohmen, Krause, Sindelir, Dunnell Opposed: None     Motion carried.

Annual membership dues – a motion was made by Krause, with a second by Dunnell, to authorize payment of 2021 dues as follows: Minnesota Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts   $2,489.03 ; MASWCD North Central Area (VIII)   $275.00 ; Minnesota Association of Conservation District Employees   $125.00; C/C/OGA Membership Dues   $81.00 ; Minnesota Association of County Feedlot Officers   $125.00 ; National Association of Conservation Districts   $775.00
Affirmative: Sonstegard, Dohmen, Krause, Sindelir, Dunnell Opposed: None     Motion carried.

Committee assignments

A motion was made by Krause, with a second by Sindelir, to authorize committee appointments for 2021 as follows: 

CommitteeBoardStaffMtgs/yr (approx.)
Area VIII MeetingsAll supervisorsAll staff3
North Central MN JPBFrank SindelirJosh Stromlund, Alternate: Corryn Trask2
County/SWCD Joint Powers Agreement Liaison CommitteeMonica Dohmen; Roger KrauseStromlund
Ditch CommitteeJohn Sonstegard
Personnel CommitteeJohn Sonstegard,
Nancy Dunnell
IT CommitteeJohn Sonstegard,
Frank Sindelir
Area VIII Envirothon Committeen/aCorryn Trask5
Financial CommitteeNancy DunnellStromlund, Buegler
Giziibii RC&D CouncilJohn Sonstegard; alternate: Nancy DunnellAlternate: Corryn Trask4
International Multi-Agency Technical Advisory Committeen/aMike Hirst3
Lake of the Woods Control BoardNancy DunnellMike Hirst3
International Rainy Lake of the Woods Watershed Boardn/aMike Hirst10
Rainy/Rapid Board Citizen’s Advisory CommitteeNancy DunnellMike Hirst2
School Forest Committeen/aCorryn Trask12
Wetlands TAC Committeen/aMike Hirst12
Water Plan Committee
(2 SWCD sups)		Monica Dohmen; John SonstegardMike Hirst1
Water Plan Committee At Large
(4 At Large members) – $40 per diem		Dave Marhula; Jim Frohreich; Jenny Moorman; Nick Painovich
One Watershed, One Plan JPENancy Dunnell 
Alternates: John Sonstegard, Frank Sindelir
Local Work GroupFrank Sindelir, Nancy Dunnell
AIS/Keep it Clean CommitteeMonica DohmenMike Hirst6
AIS/Keep it Clean Committee     (at large member) – $40 per diemMike Larson

Affirmative: Sonstegard, Dohmen, Krause, Sindelir, Dunnell Opposed: None     Motion carried.

Fixed asset list

A motion was made by Krause, with a second by Sindelir, to remove the items as listed on page 7 of the board packet from the Inventory and Asset List.  Items are as follows: safety vests – XXL (3), AIS program hats (20), #9 ASUS Zenpad, gray office chair, Enviroscape, soil monolyths (4), hoboware Pro Software, 8’ signposts (8), soil totes (8).  

Affirmative: Sonstegard, Dohmen, Krause, Sindelir, Dunnell Opposed: None     Motion carried.

Housekeeping items: Review current MOUs and agreements, Review current policies, Review W-4 information, Review PERA membership, Campaign finance and public disclosure (disclosure due Jan 25)

A motion was made by Dunnell to approve the December 10, 2020 minutes.  The motion was seconded by Sindelir.
Affirmative: Sonstegard, Dohmen, Krause, Sindelir, Dunnell Opposed: None     Motion carried.

The December 2020 Treasurer’s Report was reviewed.
The 2020 4th Quarter budget vs. actual report was reviewed.  

A motion was made by Krause to approve the bills as listed on the agenda.  The motion was seconded by Sindelir.
Affirmative: Sonstegard, Dohmen, Krause, Sindelir, Dunnell Opposed: None     Motion carried.

Old Business

Personnel policy waivers – continue or suspend – no action was taken.  Staff informed the board that staff would no longer be eligible for the Expanded Family Medical Leave Act which provided additional COVID-related leave to staff. 

Shoen Disaster Recovery Assistance Project Cost Share Application
A motion was made by Sindelir, with a second by Dunnell, to approve the Shoen Disaster Recovery Assistance Project cost share contract in the amount of $53,350 for construction plus up to $2,500 for snow road construction at 100% cost share.  Funding will come from the Disaster Recovery Assistance Program. 
Affirmative: Sonstegard, Dohmen, Krause, Sindelir, Dunnell Opposed: None     Motion carried.

New Business

Peterson CPA bid and letter of engagement for 2020 audit of SWCD and JPB –tabled

Postage and postage cash fund request
A motion was made by Sindelir, with a second by Dunnell, to authorize $110 for the purchase of stamps and $69.20 check written out for cash to replenish the postage cash fund to $100.
Affirmative: Sonstegard, Dohmen, Krause, Sindelir, Dunnell Opposed: None     Motion carried.

Request to host Conservation Corps Intern – Summer 2021

A motion was made by Sindelir, with a second by Dunnell, to submit a request to host a Conservation Corps Intern.
Affirmative: Sonstegard, Dohmen, Krause, Sindelir, Dunnell Opposed: None     Motion carried.

Giziibii RC&D Membership correspondence   

The SWCD will submit a membership form to Giziibii RC&D and look into the possibility of participating via Zoom.  

1W1P JPB – Forest Management Plan cooperative agreement

A motion was made by Dohmen, with a second by Sindelir, to authorize the Forest Management Plan cooperative agreement with the Lake of the Woods One Watershed One Plan Joint Powers Board to implement a cost share program for forest management plans.
Affirmative: Sonstegard, Dohmen, Krause, Sindelir, Dunnell Opposed: None     Motion carried.

Non-corporate Resolution form for Multi-Bank Securities, Inc.  

A motion was made by Dunnell, with a second by Dohmen, to approve John Sonstegard, Nancy Dunnell and Josh Stromlund as authorized representatives for Multi-Bank Securities, Inc. 
Affirmative: Sonstegard, Dohmen, Krause, Sindelir, Dunnell Opposed: None     Motion carried.

Final payment for Contract 2019-17-SP Log Cabin Bait dump station 

A motion was made by Dunnell, with a second by Krause, to approve the final payment for Contract 2019-17-SP Log Cabin Bait contingent on final eligible costs coming in at or below the total allowable cost.  Final payment cannot exceed $3,112.50 or 75% of the total maximum allowable cost, whichever is less.  Payment is contingent upon receiving all necessary final financial paperwork from the participant.   
Affirmative: Sonstegard, Dohmen, Krause, Sindelir, Dunnell Opposed: None     Motion carried.

Training and Travel Requests – None requested.

Staff Reports – the board reviewed staff reports as presented with the agenda.  

Committee Reports 

Lake of the Woods Control Board  
Lake of the Woods Watershed Joint Powers Board
NC MN Joint Powers Board

General Information and Discussion

Set date and time for the first quarter special meeting – the board discussed holding a special meeting in the first quarter.  Staff will work on topics to cover and a decision can be made at the February regular meeting.  

The next regular board meeting has been set for February 11, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. in the Boardroom of the County Government Center.  Adjourn: Krause Seconded: Sindelir

Meeting adjournment time: 7:10 p.m.