Doug Hansen

The special meeting agenda included reviewing and approving the agenda, claims, and gross payroll. Old business involved updates on the FEMA claim, airport road, and well maintenance. New business topics included a road report covering completed shouldering and crack/fill work, and discussions on tabled items such as the DOT inspection status and straightening of 154th street signs. Further new business covered addressing Townhall toilet and water issues, following up on a tabled motion, discussing an update regarding new zoning districts following a meeting at Mille Lacs County, reviewing information about an upcoming District 8 meeting, considering a second request for a letter of support for a Foley to I-35 feasibility study, reviewing the truck insurance card, and noting dates for township legal seminars.

The special meeting agenda included reviewing and approving the agenda, the Treasurer's April report, and outstanding claims and payroll. Old business items involved an update on the FEMA claim process and a general inquiry regarding the airport road status. New business covered a road report detailing plans for shouldering and crack/fill on Big Eddy for Spring 2025, discussion on acquiring a new packer, well maintenance, a review of insurance coverage, scheduling a road review, and noting dates for township legal seminars.

The Special Meeting agenda included the review and approval of claims and gross payroll for March, and the approval of the Treasurer's March report. New business involved a request for the renewal of a liquor license for Stones Throw Golf Course. Old business covered an update on the FEMA claim and the final report due date for ARPA. The board also addressed road matters, noting that the Big Eddy project was tabled until Spring 2025, and reviewed donation requests recommended by the annual meeting for various local organizations, totaling $3,255.

The meeting included presentations from various stakeholders such as the Association of Minnesota Counties (AMC), Development Achievement Center (DAC), Lakes and Pines Community Action Council, Central Minnesota Council on Aging, East Central Regional Library (ECRL), East Central Solid Waste Commission (ECSWC), East Central Regional Development Commission (ECRDC), and Central Minnesota Housing Partnership (CMHP). Discussions covered topics such as the use of CARES Act funds, COVID-19 housing assistance programs, meal services for the elderly, library services, waste management, economic development grants, and housing opportunities. The board also addressed the appointment of Mille Lacs County Chief Deputy and authorized filling a Lead Child Protection Social Worker vacancy with a Child Protection Social Worker position.

This Strategic Plan outlines the vision for a county prioritizing innovation and quality of life, with a mission to provide excellent public service through committed individuals. Key strategic goals include evaluating and documenting Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to improve communication, efficiencies, and outcomes; enhancing recruitment, retention, and performance management through employee engagement; strengthening the county's financial condition by managing expenditures and improving credit ratings; fostering internal and external relationships through increased engagement and transparent communication; and developing the county's transportation network for long-term quality of life and safety.