Big Stone County

The board authorized the payment of county claims and addressed concerns regarding a culvert relocation project. They approved the sale of a surplus vehicle, reviewed performance and audit reports from the Family Services agency, and discussed mental health awareness initiatives. Maintenance repairs for county property were reviewed following wind damage. The board decided to pursue a grant for an EV charging station, approved a legal services agreement, appointed a new County Recorder, and designated a County Ag Inspector. Additionally, the board accepted a retirement notice for an eligibility worker and passed a resolution regarding the acquisition of properties for the CSAH 38 roadway project.

The agenda includes the authorization of bill payments and a review of the year-to-date budget for April. Key discussion topics involve a program update from Woodland Centers, breastfeeding-friendly recognition, a software subscription renewal, and an emergency management trailer. Additional items cover an IT service contract with the City of Graceville, a contract for the redetermination of CD13, project awards for SAP 006-635-009, Ditch Committee activities, the Toqua Park project, and a master joint powers agreement.

The board meeting agenda includes the authorization of bill payments, the sale of a surplus vehicle, the presentation of the 2025 financial and human services performance reports, and the Prime West audit. Additionally, the agenda covers the recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, a county recorder appointment, a retirement, and a closed session to discuss potential litigation.

The board reviewed committee reports and authorized the payment of various claims to vendors. A resolution was passed to assign Chapter 103E Auditor Duties to the Finance and Government Services Director. Building maintenance staff provided an update on Toqua Park construction plans. The board approved the termination of a road maintenance agreement with Artichoke Township and authorized funding for three dilapidated structure applications. Additionally, the board approved a summer intern position for Family Services, increased credit card limits for Emergency Management, and modified authorized personnel for Finance and Government Services credit cards. A work session featured a presentation on economic growth initiatives and future projects.

The board authorized payments to various vendors, approved an Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Delegation Agreement, and reviewed the 2025 medical examiner's report. They approved a liquor license request for the Graceville Golf Club and declined to draft an ordinance to restrict deer hunting to shotguns. The board authorized a hydrological engineer analysis regarding drainage system benefits in relation to Stevens County, awarded a construction contract to Bituminous Paving Inc., and approved a one-year lease agreement with Mainstreet Industries. Additionally, the board received a presentation on library programming and accepted the 2025 audit results, which indicated an unmodified opinion with no compliance issues.