Michelle R. KnutsonAuditor-Treasurer
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Big Stone County
Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Big Stone County.
- Buyer type:
- County
- Location:
- Ortonville, MN
- Country:
- US
Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Big Stone County.
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
128636
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
73
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
5,054
Propensity to Spend
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Latest Budget Year
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Big Stone County
The Board approved the payment of various vendor claims totaling over $212,000. Key actions included approving a Purchase of Service Agreement with Woodland Centers for community support services, updating the Civil Rights Assurance Agreement, setting a public hearing for a drainage system petition, and approving 2027 Medicare retiree rates. The Board also voted to change the title of the County Coordinator to County Administrator, approved a partnership contract for Phase 1 EV infrastructure, and accepted the resignation of the Auditor/Treasurer. Additionally, the Board authorized prosecution assistance for the City of Benson, created a Social Work Trainee position, and approved a grant application for a dilapidated structure.
The Board approved claims payments, received a financial and Safe Generations update from the Family Services Director, and authorized a Foster Care Transportation Agreement. Key decisions included approving a 5-year recycling services contract with Waste Management, approving a dilapidated structure application, and appointing a member to the HRA Board. The Board also discussed and approved a 2027 HRA levy with specific conditions and adopted the 2027 preliminary budget and levy resolution. Additionally, the Board addressed staffing matters, including a resignation, a shift to full-time status for a social worker, and adopted a resolution authorizing the Director of Finance and Government Services to perform statutory auditor and treasurer duties.
The board approved an agenda addition, authorized the payment of claims, and received a report on Human Service Performance Management. Key actions included approving a Foster Care Transportation Agreement, accepting additional CSP funding, and authorizing the Minnesota Cyber Response Team service agreement. The board discussed loan and appropriation matters concerning the Big Stone County Fair Board, awarded a construction contract for a bridge project, and held an executive session to discuss real property transactions. The meeting concluded with a work session involving budget development and ordinance discussions.
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