Douglas County Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting
The board conducted a public hearing regarding a county ordinance for temporary on-sale liquor licenses for food trucks at private events. Key agenda items included the approval of special legislation to implement this ordinance on a trial basis, authorization for the purchase of new ballot tabulators, and a resolution allowing lawful gambling for a raffle event. Additionally, the board accepted a traffic safety enforcement grant and formally accepted the retirement notice of the Sheriff.
Sep 15, 2026·Board meeting
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Douglas County Board Of Commissioners Regular Meeting
The board received an audit report for the 2025 fiscal year, which provided an unmodified opinion despite noting a lack of segregation of duties. The audit team highlighted financial results across various governmental funds and discussed upcoming accounting standard changes. The board adopted findings of fact regarding an environmental assessment for a gravel pit project. Additionally, the board approved an expenditure from the Aquatic Invasive Species fund to treat an Eurasian water milfoil infestation on Pocket Lake.
Sep 1, 2026·Board meeting
Board Of Commissioners Douglas County Minnesota Regular Meeting
The Board of Commissioners discussed various administrative and planning matters. Key topics included an overview of Horizon Public Health, approval of the 2027 Horizon Food Pools and Lodging Program Fee Schedule, and approval of a Memorandum of Agreement for a Public Works mechanic position. Planning items covered the rezoning of property in Miltona Township, a Preliminary Plat for Carlos Bluffs Dahlseid Addition, and the approval of a Conditional Use permit for an aggregate mining operation by Pazdernik Properties, LLC, including environmental impact considerations. Resolutions regarding lawful gambling activities for local associations were adopted. The Board also addressed financial matters including payment of bills, the awarding of the Central Lakes Trail Crack Filling bid, and the approval of multiple 2027 appropriations for various local organizations and initiatives. A closed session was held to discuss the potential purchase of property.
Aug 18, 2026·Board meeting
Douglas County Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting
The board addressed several key items, beginning with a resolution regarding equipment ownership for the Sheriff's POSI to ensure proper insurance coverage, which included the county accepting a donation of trailers and ATVs. The Housing and Redevelopment Authority provided updates on ongoing rental subsidy programs, voucher initiatives, and a potential plan to purchase the Carlos Apartments to maintain affordable housing units. Additionally, the board approved a 3% wage adjustment for the 2027 non-union salary grid and finalized the approval of updated job classification reviews conducted by a third-party consultant.
