Minutes from the April 10th, 2025 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 Frank Sindelir at 5:00 p.m.
Members present: John Sonstegard, Monica Dohmen, Roger Krause, Frank Sindelir
Members absent: Nancy Dunnell
Others present: Land and Water Planning Director, Josh Stromlund; Resource Conservationist, Mike Hirst; Resource Conservationist, Corryn Trask; NRCS Team Lead, Jody Peek; County Commissioner, Joe Grund
A motion was made by Dohmen, with a second by Sonstegard, to approve the agenda. Affirmative: Sonstegard, Dohmen, Krause, Sindelir Opposed: None Motion carried.
A motion was made by Krause, with a second by Sonstegard, to approve the March 13th, 2025 minutes. Affirmative: Sonstegard, Dohmen, Krause, Sindelir Opposed: None Motion carried.
The March 2025 Treasurer’s Report was reviewed.
The First Quarter Budget vs. Actual reports were reviewed.
The First Quarter Supervisor Expense reports were reviewed.
A motion was made by Krause, with a second by Dohmen to approve the bills as listed on the agenda. Affirmative: Sonstegard, Dohmen, Krause, Sindelir Opposed: None Motion carried.
Old Business– none
Special Reports
NRCS partner updates – Jody Peek, the NRCS Team Lead, presented on recent staffing updates. There is no new information on the building lease. Landowner contracts which were funded under the previous administration are being honored. There may be changes to contracts which were not fully obligated.
New Business
Local Workgroup Meeting Schedule
The Natural Resources Conservation Service Local Workgroup Meeting is set for May 8th at 4:30 prior to the regular SWCD board meeting.
MPCA Keep It Clean Contract Change Order A motion was made by Sonstegard, with a second by Dohmen, to approve the budget change order for the MN Pollution Control Agency Keep it Clean contract and authorize the District Manager to sign the change order. Affirmative: Sonstegard, Dohmen, Krause, Sindelir Opposed: None Motion carried.
Personnel Policy Handbook Revision The board reviewed the list of personnel policy handbook revisions provided in the board packet. It is the consensus of the board to preliminarily approve the revisions presented and incorporate them into the policy handbook.
Credit Cards A motion was made by Dohmen, with a second by Krause, to authorize Hirst and Trask to acquire SWCD Business Credit Cards with a cap of $1,000 per card through Border Bank’s provider. Affirmative: Sonstegard, Dohmen, Krause, Sindelir Opposed: None Motion carried.
Permission to pay tree sales invoices in advance of board meeting A motion was made by Sonstegard, with a second by Krause, to authorize paying the private nursery invoices for the tree sales program in advance of a regular board meeting. 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
TSA 8 Meeting – Stromlund gave an update on the recent TSA8 meeting. No dues will be required for the non-state grant match due to the change in match requirements. All Districts are able to use the survey equipment owned by the TSA.
General Information and Discussion
2024 Rain Gauge Report – MN State Climatology Office – see attachment to the board packet for the 2024 report from the State Climatology Office
MASWCD Call for Resolutions – see attachment to the board packet for the call for resolutions memo.
Letter – FSA lease – see attachment to the board packet for a copy of the letter
The next regular board meeting has been set for May 8th, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. in the Boardroom of the County Government Center.
Minutes from the March 13th, 2025 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 Frank Sindelir, Vice-Chair, at 5:00 p.m.
Members present: John Sonstegard, Monica Dohmen, Roger Krause, Frank Sindelir
Members absent: Nancy Dunnell
Others present: Land and Water Planning Director, Josh Stromlund; Resource Conservationist, Mike Hirst; Resource Conservationist, Corryn Trask; NRCS Team Lead, Jody Peek; County Commissioner, Joe Grund
A motion was made by Krause, with a second by Sonstegard, to approve the agenda. Affirmative: Sonstegard, Dohmen, Krause, Sindelir Opposed: None Motion carried.
A motion was made by Sonstegard, with a second by Dohmen, to approve the February 13th, 2025 minutes. Affirmative: Sonstegard, Dohmen, Krause, Sindelir Opposed: None Motion carried.
The February 2025 Treasurer’s Report was reviewed.
A motion was made by Dohmen, with a second by Krause, to approve the bills as listed on the agenda. Affirmative: Sonstegard, Dohmen, Krause, Sindelir Opposed: None Motion carried.
Old Business – none
Special Reports
Red Lake DNR – Mindy Phillips – Phillips presented on the Red Lake DNR proposal being drafted to the MN Legislative Citizen-Commission on Minnesota Resources to install monitoring buoys on Lake of the Woods that would collect water quality data. The Red Lake DNR is requesting a letter of support for the project and also a future partnership with monitoring assistance from the SWCD.
NRCS partner updates – Jody Peek, NRCS Team Lead presented information on the current hiring freeze and staff terminations, lease termination of the Baudette Service Center offices, and program payments. SWCD staff have been receiving inquiries about the state of the office, staffing levels and cost share payments to landowners.
New Business
Letter of Support for “Red Lake Nation Long-Term Monitoring Buoys” Proposal A motion was made by Sonstegard, with a second by Dohmen, to approve the letter of support to the MN Legislative Citizen-Commission on Minnesota Resources for the Red Lake Nation long-term monitoring buoy project. Affirmative: Sonstegard, Dohmen, Krause, Sindelir Opposed: None Motion carried.
It was the consensus of the SWCD board to consider a contract for services with the Red Lake DNR if and when the grant is awarded.
Conservation Corps MN & IA Agreement for Shoreline Cleanup A motion was made by Sonstegard, with a second by Krause, to approve the Conservation Corps MN and Iowa Agreement for project #220-10674, for the Keep it Clean Shoreline Cleanup.
Appointment on the IRLWWB – three year term – Hirst A motion was made by Krause, with a second by Dohmen, to authorize Hirst to serve on the International Rainy-Lake of the Woods Watershed Board for a three-year term. Affirmative: Sonstegard, Dohmen, Krause, Sindelir Opposed: None Motion carried.
Orcutt L-W forest management plan cost share application A motion was made by Krause, with a second by Dohmen, to approve Orcutt’s Lake of the Woods Watershed forest management plan cost share application in the amount of $300 base payment plus $6.50 per acre, not to exceed 120 acres. Affirmative: Sonstegard, Dohmen, Krause, Sindelir Opposed: None Motion carried.
Larsen R-R forest management plan cost share application
A motion was made by Krause, with a second by Dohmen, to approve Larsen’s Rainy-Rapid forest management plan cost share application in the amount of $300 base payment plus $6.50 per acre, not to exceed 120 acres. Affirmative: Sonstegard, Dohmen, Krause, Sindelir Opposed: None Motion carried.
Waconia Hunt Club Rainy-Rapid forest management plan cost share payment (Kunze)
A motion was made by Dohmen, with a second by Krause, to approve Waconia Hunt Club’s Rainy-Rapid forest management plan cost share reimbursement for contract 2024-05 FMP-RR in the amount of $995.50. Affirmative: Sonstegard, Dohmen, Krause, Sindelir Opposed: None Motion carried.
Request to purchase a QuickBooks yearly subscription A motion was made by Dohmen, with a second by Sonstegard, to approve renewal of the QuickBooks Desktop yearly subscription and to authorize payment via ACH withdrawal. Affirmative: Sonstegard, Dohmen, Krause, Sindelir Opposed: None Motion carried.
April SFA workshop
A motion was made by Krause, with a second by Dohmen, to approve expenses for the Sustainable Farming Association (SFA) workshop in April at an amount not to exceed $736. Affirmative: Sonstegard, Dohmen, Krause, Sindelir Opposed: None Motion carried.
HDR Proposal – Winter Road Peatland Area Phase 1 Assessment
A motion was made by Krause, with a second by Sonstegard, to approve entering into the agreement for engineering services from HDR Engineering for the Winter Road Peatland Area Phase 1 Assessment contingent upon securing funding from the MN Department of Natural Resources. Affirmative: Sonstegard, Dohmen, Krause, Sindelir Opposed: None Motion carried.
Banking authorizations
A motion was made by Krause, with a second by Sonstegard, to approve online viewing access of the SWCD’s Border Bank Checking Account and Border Bank Savings Account for SWCD staff Corryn Trask, Mike Hirst and Jacquelin Becklund. Affirmative: Sonstegard, Dohmen, Krause, Sindelir Opposed: None Motion carried.
County Fair Booth
A motion was made by Krause, with a second by Dohmen, to approve the rental agreement for a fair booth at the Lake of the Woods 2025 County Fair. Affirmative: Sonstegard, Dohmen, Krause, Sindelir Opposed: None Motion carried.
Contract for services
A motion was made by Sonstegard, with a second by Krause, to approve the contract for administrative services with Rebecca Buegler, effective no earlier than April 1st, 2025. Affirmative: Sonstegard, Dohmen, Krause, Sindelir Opposed: None Motion carried.
Baudette Service Center lease
The SWCD board was notified that the Farm Service Agency lease for the Baudette Service Center has been terminated effective August 2025. The NRCS and SWCD offices are part of this leased space. No action was taken.
Cost Share Contract Corrections
A motion was made by Dohmen, with a second by Sonstegard, to approve amending the November 14th, 2024 cost share allocations based on an increase of the total estimated cost for Reichert’s shoreline protection project to $75,000.00, Persson’s shoreline protection project to $25,000.00 and Klein’s shoreline protection project to $12,500.00. Additional funding will come from the state cost share program. Affirmative: Sonstegard, Dohmen, Krause, Sindelir Opposed: None Motion carried.
Persson cost share partial payment Persson submitted a request for partial payment for rock delivered to the project site. The total invoiced amount submitted for reimbursement was $14,314.31. A motion was made by Sonstegard, with a second by Krause, to approve Persson’s 2025-02 CS/LWWBIF contract partial payment in the amount of $10,735.73, which is 75% of $14,314.31. Affirmative: Sonstegard, Dohmen, Krause, Sindelir Opposed: None Motion carried.
Training and Travel Requests
TSA Meeting in Bemidji on April 8th – Stromlund and Sindelir are the representatives with Trask as the alternate.
Staff Reports – the board reviewed staff reports as presented with the agenda.
Committee Reports
Area VIII Meeting report – Trask presented information from the Area VIII Meeting in Bemidji.
General Information and Discussion
Draft Employee Policy – the staff will draft up a list of changes to help determine if a full board or personnel committee presentation is more appropriate.
NACD Update on Recent Executive Actions – see attachment to the SWCD February board packet.
The next regular board meeting has been set for April 10th, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. in the Boardroom of the County Government Center.
Minutes from the February 13th, 2025 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 Nancy Dunnell at 5:00 p.m.
Members present: John Sonstegard, Monica Dohmen, Roger Krause, Frank Sindelir, Nancy Dunnell Members absent: none
Others present: Resource Conservationist, Mike Hirst; Resource Conservationist, Corryn Trask; NRCS Team Lead, Jody Peek; County Commissioner, Joe Grund
A motion was made by Dohmen, with a second by Sonstegard, to approve the agenda. Affirmative: Sonstegard, Dohmen, Krause, Dunnell Opposed: None Motion carried.
A motion was made by Krause, with a second by Dohmen, to approve the January 16th, 2025 minutes. Affirmative: Sonstegard, Dohmen, Krause, Dunnell Opposed: None Motion carried.
The January 2025 Treasurer’s Report was reviewed.
A motion was made by Sonstegard, with a second by Krause, to approve the bills as listed on the agenda. Affirmative: Sonstegard, Dohmen, Krause, Dunnell Opposed: None Motion carried.
Frank Sindelir joined the meeting.
Old Business
Feedlot Dues A motion was made by Dohmen, with a second by Krause, to amend the January 9th motion setting Feedlot Program dues at $125.00 to the correct amount of $150.00. Affirmative: Sonstegard, Dohmen, Krause, Sindelir, Dunnell Opposed: None Motion carried.
Special Reports
NRCS partner updates – NRCS Team Lead, Jody Peek, presented a report on the current hiring and funding freezes. Program payments are being impacted.
New Business Letter of support for the Phase II – Lake of the Woods Southern Shore Barrier Island Erosion Investigation A motion was made by Sonstegard, with a second by Sindelir, to approve a letter indicating support for Lake of the Woods County to pursue LCCMR funding for Phase II of the Lake of the Woods Southern Shore Barrier Island Erosion Investigation. Affirmative: Sonstegard, Dohmen, Krause, Sindelir, Dunnell Opposed: None Motion carried.
Reinvestment of called CD
A motion was made by Dohmen, with a second by Sonstegard, to approve the reinvestment of a $125,000 certificate of deposit at Multi-Bank Securities which was recently called.
A motion was made by Sonstegard, with a second by Krause, to approve replenishing the petty cash fund with $57.02 to bring it back to $100. Affirmative: Sonstegard, Dohmen, Krause, Sindelir, Dunnell Opposed: None Motion carried.
Envirothon
A motion was made by Krause, with a second by Sindelir, to approve a contribution of $300.00 for the Area VIII Envirothon program. Affirmative: Sonstegard, Dohmen, Krause, Sindelir, Dunnell Opposed: None Motion carried.
Replacement of lost checks
A motion was made by Sonstegard, with a second by Dohmen, to approve reissuing check #9113 to Bradley Levasseur in the amount of $2,360.50 with a stop-payment and reissue check #9163 to Sun Life Financial in the amount of $95.24. Affirmative: Sonstegard, Dohmen, Krause, Sindelir, Dunnell Opposed: None Motion carried.
Peterson Company LTD 2024 audit bid
A motion was made by Sindelir, with a second by Krause, to approve the audit engagement letter and bid from Peterson Company LTD for the 2024 audit. Affirmative: Sonstegard, Dohmen, Krause, Sindelir, Dunnell Opposed: None Motion carried.
Check signing authority
A motion was made by Dohmen, with a second by Krause, to authorize the removal of Rebecca Buegler from all Border Bank financial accounts and online access effective February 28th, 2025. Affirmative: Sonstegard, Dohmen, Krause, Sindelir, Dunnell Opposed: None Motion carried.
2024 Rain Gauge Volunteer recognition
A motion was made by Krause, with a second by Sonstegard, to approve $20 per volunteer ($320 total) for the purchase of gift cards from Northdale Oil and Subway. Affirmative: Sonstegard, Dohmen, Krause, Sindelir, Dunnell Opposed: None Motion carried.
DNR Joint Powers Agreement
A motion was made by Sindelir, with a second by Krause, to authorize the District Manager to sign the Joint Powers Board agreement with the Department of Natural Resources for Phase 1 Winter Road Peatland feasibility study.
Paulseth-Bautch forest management plan cost share payment request
A motion was made by Krause, with a second by Dohmen, to approve Paulseth-Bautch’s 2024-04-FMP forest management plan cost share final payment request in the amount of $1,340.00
Johnston abandoned well sealing cost share payment request
A motion was made by Dohmen, with a second by Sonstegard, to approve Johnston’s 2024-17-SP abandoned well sealing cost share payment in the amount of $1000.00. Affirmative: Sonstegard, Dohmen, Krause, Sindelir, Dunnell Opposed: None Motion carried.
Keep It Clean Legislation – Letter of Support
A motion was made by Dohmen, with a second by Sindelir, to approve a letter of support for the proposed 2025 Keep it Clean Legislation.
A motion was made by Dohmen, with a second by Sonstegard, to approve the purchase of replacement Microsoft Suite software for the Office Assistant computer seat. Affirmative: Sonstegard, Dohmen, Krause, Sindelir, Dunnell Opposed: None Motion carried.
Training and Travel Requests
Area VIII Meeting – a motion was made by Sonstegard, with a second by Sindelir, to authorize staff and supervisors to attend the Area meeting in Bemidji. Affirmative: Sonstegard, Dohmen, Krause, Sindelir, Dunnell Opposed: None Motion carried.
Legislative Days – a motion was made by Dohmen, with a second by Sonstegard, to authorize staff and supervisors to attend Legislative Days in St. Paul on March 4th and 5th. Affirmative: Sonstegard, Dohmen, Krause, Sindelir, Dunnell Opposed: None Motion carried.
Staff Reports – the board reviewed staff reports as presented with the agenda.
Committee Reports
Hiring committee A motion was made by Dohmen, with a second by Krause, to extend an offer to Jacqueline Becklund for the position of Office Assistant with a starting wage of Grade 8/3. Affirmative: Sonstegard, Dohmen, Krause, Sindelir, Dunnell Opposed: None Motion carried.
General Information and Discussion
Giziibii RC&D Correspondence
Registration reminder for WQ forum
The next regular board meeting has been set for March 13th, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. in the Boardroom of the County Government Center.
Minutes from the January 9th, 2025 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 Board Chair, Monica Dohmen at 5:00 p.m.
Members present: John Sonstegard, Monica Dohmen, 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; County Commissioner, Joe Grund
A motion was made by Krause, with a second by Sindelir, to approve the agenda as presented. Affirmative: Sonstegard, Dohmen, Krause, Sindelir, Dunnell Opposed: None Motion carried.
Annual Organizational Meeting Items:
Officer Elections
A motion was made by Dohmen, with a second by Sonstegard, to nominate Nancy Dunnell as Chair.
A motion was made by Krause, with a second by Dohmen, to nominate Frank Sindelir as Vice-Chair. Affirmative: Sonstegard, Dohmen, Krause, Sindelir, Dunnell Opposed: None Motion carried.
A motion was made by Krause, with a second by Sonstegard, to nominate Monica Dohmen as Treasurer. Affirmative: Sonstegard, Dohmen, Krause, Sindelir, Dunnell Opposed: None Motion carried.
A motion was made by Dohmen, with a second by Krause, to nominate John Sonstegard as Secretary. Affirmative: Sonstegard, Dohmen, Krause, Sindelir, Dunnell Opposed: None Motion carried.
A motion was made by Dohmen, with a second by Sonstegard, to nominate Roger Krause for Public Relations. Affirmative: Sonstegard, Dohmen, Krause, Sindelir, Dunnell Opposed: None Motion carried.
A motion was made by Sonstegard, with a second by Dohmen, to set the following business items for 2025:
Monthly Meeting date, time and location – Second Thursday of each month at 5:00 p.m. in the Boardroom at the County Government Center.
Designate Official Depositories – Border Bank of Baudette, Multi-Bank Securities, Inc.
Supervisor Compensation Rate – $125 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 – Mileage compensation will reflect the most current IRS mileage rate.
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 Northdale, Marco copier, other invoices not exceeding $200. *Pay invoices for: emergency vehicle repairs exceeding $200 or other emergency items exceeding $200 as authorized by the SWCD manager or Board Chair. *Purchase miscellaneous supplies up to $200.
Designated Official Newspaper -Northern Light Region
Annual membership dues for 2025
Minnesota Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts $ 5,402.27
MASWCD North Central Area (VIII) $ 275.00
Minnesota Association of Conservation District Employees $ 25/employee
C/C/OGA Membership Dues $ 84.00
Minnesota Association of County Feedlot Officers $ 150.00
National Association of Conservation Districts $ 775.00
Review Fixed Assets List – the fixed asset list was reviewed.
Housekeeping items – the following housekeeping items were reviewed: updated list of current Memorandums of Understanding and Agreements, policy handbook, campaign finance and public disclosure, PERA membership.
A motion was made by Sonstegard, with a second by Sindelir, to approve the December 12th, 2024 minutes. Affirmative: Sonstegard, Dohmen, Krause, Sindelir, Dunnell Opposed: None Motion carried.
The December 2024 Treasurer’s Report was reviewed.
The 2024 fourth quarter budget vs. actual report was reviewed.
A motion was made by Sindelir, with a second by Krause to approve the bills as listed on the agenda. Affirmative: Sonstegard, Dohmen, Krause, Sindelir, Dunnell Opposed: None Motion carried.
Old Business
PRAP Assistance Grants – the Board reviewed the Performance Review and Assistance Program grant agreement with the Board of Water and Soil Resources that was approved at the December 2024 meeting.
Special Reports
NRCS partner updates – Jody Peek, District Conservationist – Peek informed the board that Michael Steinhauer had taken a new position and would no longer be serving in the Baudette Field Office. The board discussed the three vacancies that now currently exist in Baudette and directed staff to write a letter asking NRCS to address these vacancies.
New Business Livestock Producer Workshop A motion was made by Sindelir, with a second by Dohmen, to authorize a budget of $1,000 to host a livestock producer workshop. Affirmative: Sonstegard, Dohmen, Krause, Sindelir, Dunnell Opposed: None Motion carried.
Always There Staffing Agreement
A motion was made by Dohmen, with a second by Sonstegard, to authorize the 2025 General Agreement for recruiting and employment services with Always There Staffing, Inc. for the Aquatic Invasive Species Inspector Program. Affirmative: Sonstegard, Dohmen, Krause, Sindelir, Dunnell Opposed: None Motion carried.
DNR Delegation Agreement – AIS Prevention Inspection of Water-related Equipment
A motion was made by Sonstegard, with a second by Sindelir, to enter into a Delegation Agreement for Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention: Inspection of Water-related Equipment with the MN Department of Natural Resources. Affirmative: Sonstegard, Dohmen, Krause, Sindelir, Dunnell Opposed: None Motion carried.
Edwards abandoned well sealing cost share final payment
A motion was made by Sindelir, with a second by Dohmen, to authorize the final payment for Edwards’ 2024-12SP abandoned well sealing project in the amount of $1000.00. Affirmative: Sonstegard, Dohmen, Krause, Sindelir, Dunnell Opposed: None Motion carried.
Henning Forest Management Plan cost share final payment
A motion was made by Krause, with a second by Sindelir, to authorize final payment for Henning’s 2024-01 FMP-RR forest management plan in the amount of $1,717.00. Affirmative: Sonstegard, Dohmen, Krause, Sindelir, Dunnell Opposed: None Motion carried.
Ravndalen forest management plan cost share application
A motion was made by Krause, with a second by Dohmen, to authorize Milo Ravndalen’s forest management plan cost share application in the amount of $300 base payment plus $6.50 per acre, not to exceed 320 acres. Affirmative: Sonstegard, Dohmen, Krause, Sindelir, Dunnell Opposed: None Motion carried.
2025 MN Pay Equity Report
A motion was made by Dohmen, with a second by Sindelir, to approve the 2025 MN Pay Equity Report for submission. Affirmative: Sonstegard, Dohmen, Krause, Sindelir, Dunnell Opposed: None Motion carried. Inventory/Asset List items for removal
A motion was made by Sindelir, with a second by Krause, to authorize the following removal and disposal of items from the inventory list:
Screen protectors – Dispose
Step ladders – 4 on hand, donate 2
Wheel chocks – 4.5 on hand. Donate to Keep it Clean.
Projector Epson 2002 -Donate
Computer, docking station, cords – HP Elitebook 2018 -Destroy hard-drive and recycle
Computer, docking station, cords – HP Elitebook 2019 -Destroy hard-drive and recycle
Quickbooks Desktop Pro 2021 – Updated TO 2024 (digital only)
RAM memory module on Buegler computer – Destroy and recycle
Gauge station – replacement 7Ah sealed battery (2018) – donate
Hip Waders, size 7 – Disposed
Charge It – Battery maintainer – Donate
VanDorn Sampler -Return to MPCA
VanDorn Sampler -Return to MPCA
YSI – 50 foot cable -Return to MPCA
YSI 6920 V2 Sonde S/N 08E100535 -Return to MPCA
YSI MDS Hand Pad S/N 08F101766 -Return to MPCA
YSI sonde to computer cable #006067 -Return to MPCA
YSI Model 6560 Conductivity/Temperature Probe Replacement kit -Return to MPCA
YSI handpad -Return to MPCA
2004 Chevy -Returned to County
Training and Travel Requests
A motion was made by Sonstegard, with a second by Sindelir, to approve staff and supervisor registrations for those wishing to attend the Rainy-Lake of the Woods Water Quality Forum on March 12th-13th. Affirmative: Sonstegard, Dohmen, Krause, Sindelir, Dunnell Opposed: None Motion carried.
A motion was made by Krause, with a second by Sonstegard, to approve Hirst’s attendance at the MN Association of County Feedlot Officer’s Conference on March 25th-27th. Affirmative: Sonstegard, Dohmen, Krause, Sindelir, Dunnell Opposed: None Motion carried.
Staff Reports – the board reviewed staff reports as presented with the agenda.
Committee Reports
Hiring Committee – the board discussed the current job posting and directed the District Manager to conduct screening interviews on candidates who have submitted full applications. The board directed the staff to continue to post the position and actively recruit.
General Information and Discussion
First Quarter Special Meeting – the staff will work on setting a first quarter special meeting. Possible discussion topics include strategic planning and 5-year outlook and staffing needs.
Correspondence – theMASWCD Key Achievements and Milestones report was presented.
The next regular board meeting has been set for February 13th, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. in the Boardroom of the County Government Center.
