Cook County Board of Commissioners Committee of the Whole Work Session
The board discussed the Arrowhead C-PACE RLF program and a proposed Joint Powers Agreement with the Arrowhead Regional Development Commission to finance energy and resiliency improvements. Additional topics included a lobbying update with Larkin Hoffman, 2027 budget preparations, and policy governance development. Furthermore, the meeting addressed the County Road Safety Plan and a comprehensive review and reevaluation of the Sawtooth Bluffs trail project.
Oct 13, 2026·
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Cook County Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting
The agenda for the meeting includes the formal recognition of Indigenous Peoples' Day and the review of a consent agenda, which covers claims, minutes, a cooperative striping contract with St. Louis County, and the approval of a revised North Shore Management Board Joint Powers Agreement. The board will also discuss wildfire and forest service updates, a watershed management plan extension, a highway project variance, and long-term capital improvement planning for the community center. Additional items involve health insurance renewal, the authorization of state airport grant agreements for taxilane projects, and a proposal for a financial management policy review.
Sep 22, 2026·Board meeting agenda packet
Budget and Facilities Advisory Committee of the Cook County Minutes
The committee discussed the 2027 budget, noting the setting of a preliminary levy and the need for future town hall meetings to gather community input. Uncertainties regarding federal funding and revenue limitations due to federal land ownership were highlighted. Additionally, the committee supported funding for the EDA after clarifying legislation. The facilities update covered maintenance projects including repairs at the YMCA, progress on the LEC dispatch center, and updates on deferred maintenance and bond funding for community center projects. A roundtable discussion focused on logistics for upcoming budget-related town hall meetings.
Sep 15, 2026·Board meeting agenda packet
Committee of the Whole Work Session
The Committee of the Whole Work Session addressed several items, including a presentation on the County Road Safety Plan Update for Cook County to reduce traffic-related fatalities and injuries, and an overview of the role of policies in effective county governance. Discussions were also held regarding the Soil and Water Conservation District Service Agreement and options for cost-sharing on the Sawtooth Bluffs contract with the City of Grand Marais.
