Chris Bergwick

The scheduled agenda for the Kanabec County Board of Commissioners meeting included several key items, such as the approval of personnel actions and utilization updates, consideration of Small Cities Development Program Grant Start-Up Plans, and requests regarding proposed ordinance changes for Subdivision Platting. Other business involved discussions on approving a Resolution Establishing a Corrections Advisory Board and payments for disposal services. The agenda also scheduled separate meetings for the Community Health Board and Drainage Authority Board. The Drainage Authority segment specifically addressed the resolution to confirm and ratify the Joint County Drainage Authority for Judicial Ditch 6, including confirming appointed members from Isanti, Kanabec, Pine, and Chisago Counties.

The proceedings covered the approval of the agenda, which included modifications such as adding a late entry request to fill a Deputy Recorder vacancy and removing a closed session item. Key actions included approving several paid claims from the Revenue Fund and Road & Bridge Fund. Public comment was concluded without responses. The Board authorized the Probation Director to enter a 60-month lease for a copier. Operational support for the 2026 Vasaloppet Ski Race was approved. The Board approved a flat fee agreement for legal services and reimbursed Kanabec County 4-H for cleanup day fees. Resolutions were approved funding initiatives from the Opioid Settlement Fund and authorizing the development of an independent Kanabec County Community Health Website, which is to be funded via grant funding. The Board approved a Tobacco License for Northern Grow LLC and approved the 2026 Pay Equity Report. Authorization was granted to fill the full-time Deputy Recorder vacancy. Finally, the Board adopted the Kanabec County Naloxone Administration Policy and the revised Kanabec County Employee Handbook, and reappointed Peter Ripka to the East Central Regional Development Commission.

The agenda for the meeting includes several components such as the Pledge of Allegiance and agenda approval. Key discussions involve a department update and 2025 year-end budget report from the Information Systems Director, including a request for website update approval. The County Attorney requested approval to fill an Assistant County Attorney vacancy. The Public Works Director is scheduled to present. The Environmental Services Supervisor will discuss using SCORE funding for recycling signs. The board is also scheduled to recess for a Family Services Board meeting and a Drainage Authority Board meeting. Additional items listed for business include approving minutes from previous meetings, reviewing paid and regular bills, reviewing SCORE claims, and considering the 2026-2028 Labor Agreement and Memorandum of Agreement for Special Duty Pay with Law Enforcement Labor Services, Inc. Local 106.

The agenda for the regular meeting includes an initial call to order, the pledge of allegiance, and roll call, followed by a public comment period. Key discussion items involve personnel actions, including a request to fill a full-time Dispatch Sergeant vacancy and hire a part-time Correctional Officer/Dispatcher. The Auditor-Treasurer's office requested approval to start a Deputy Auditor-Finance above Step A. The Public Works Director's items are scheduled, followed by the Recorder's department update and a request to extend a temporary position. Other business items include reviewing paid and regular bills, discussing committee appointments (Safety Committee), a gambling request from Isanti County Pheasants Forever, SCORE claims, the 2026 Pay Equity Report update, and the request for adoption of the Surplus Equipment Donation Policy.

The meeting, which included a session of the Kanabec County Family Services Board, involved several actions and presentations. Key items included the approval of the agenda, claims payments for the Revenue Fund and Road & Bridge Fund, and the approval of the minutes from the prior meeting. The Family Services Board discussed fraud prevention, approved resolutions related to the Regional AMHI for adult mental health services, and authorized an agreement with Lakes & Pines CAC, Inc. for homelessness prevention services. The main Board session included updates on probation services, approval for a copier lease, support for the 2026 Vasaloppet Ski Race, approval of a legal services agreement, reimbursement for 4-H Clean Up Day costs, and approval of funding recommendations from the Opioid Settlement Committee. Furthermore, resolutions were passed authorizing the development of an independent Kanabec County Community Health website and approving a Tobacco License. The Board also authorized filling a Deputy Recorder vacancy and adopted the Kanabec County Naloxone Administration Policy and the revised Kanabec County Employee Handbook. Finally, a reappointment was made to the East Central Regional Development Commission.