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Sep 1, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Board Of County Commissioners Of The County Of St. Louis Official Proceedings
The Board of County Commissioners addressed several administrative and operational items. Discussions included the authorization of various grants, such as the Safe and Secure Courthouse Initiative and the Northern Forest Legacy Project. The Board approved IT equipment orders and made appointments to the CDBG Advisory Committee. Significant attention was given to public works projects, including cooperative agreements for road improvements, pavement marking projects, and the permanent closure of specific railroad crossings. The Board also reviewed and authorized various budget changes, payment of claims, and procedures for the sale of state tax-forfeited lands via online and private auctions.
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Board Of County Commissioners Of The County Of St. Louis Official Proceedings
The Board of County Commissioners meeting focused on several key items, including the approval of a bid for a grading, bituminous surfacing, and ADA improvements project in Hoyt Lakes, MN, which was awarded to KGM Contractors, Inc. The Board also received reports regarding Camp Esquagama operations, highlighting camper attendance and building maintenance issues, and noted an upcoming tribute for a fallen wildland firefighter. Additionally, the Board approved applications for Temporary On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor Licenses for local events and authorized changes to liquor license serving areas.
Jul 22, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Board of County Commissioners of the County of St. Louis Special Meeting
The board received an update on ongoing wildfire containment efforts. Key actions included the approval of an expanded liquor license service area for a local business and the acceptance of additional grant funding from the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency for homelessness prevention services. The board also authorized a Joint Powers Agreement with the Department of Human Services for Cost-Neutral Transfer funds and approved multiple engineering service agreements for road reconstruction and improvement projects, including work on CSAH 91 and the US 53 J-Turn project. Additionally, the board approved a Limited Use Permit for a park and ride facility and reviewed and approved the payment of county claims and bills.
Jul 14, 2026·BoardMeeting
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St. Louis County Board of Commissioners Official Proceedings
The Board of Commissioners addressed numerous items, including the declaration of a state of local emergency and disaster due to wildfires, and authorized requests for state disaster assistance. The board approved bids for highway reconstruction projects, established an Absentee Ballot Board for the 2026 election cycle, and appointed election judges for unorganized townships. Additionally, the board approved several utility and access easements on tax-forfeited lands, authorized grant funding for homelessness prevention programs, and finalized contracts for fire protection and first responder services.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
