Kent Bombard

The meeting covers the review of monthly cash balances and approval of disbursements. Key personnel actions include the promotion of several employees, including social workers and property appraisers, as well as the consideration of new hires for the assessor's office, health and human services, and child protection roles. The board is set to approve travel for staff training and grant applications for boating safety. Furthermore, the board will discuss reports from the transportation and personnel committees, including resignations and reclassifications, and consider the 2026-2030 Transportation Improvement Plan.

The board discussed a collective bargaining agreement with the Pine County Road and Bridge Supervisors and authorized a data center moratorium ordinance. Other actions included approval of timber auction terms, various personnel actions including retirements and reclassifications, and the acceptance of donations for the Sheriff's office and veteran services. The board also approved an update to the Emergency Operations Plan and reviewed inmate communications agreements for the jail.

The board conducted a special meeting focused on a road tour. Key agenda items included a discussion regarding the 2026-2030 Draft Road Program and a detailed review of sales tax collections and projections for the 2025-2035 period. The meeting concluded with a tour of the East Pine City/Henriette area.

The board discussed and took action on several items, including a public hearing and subsequent adoption of an ordinance amendment regulating adult-use cannabis business activities. The Personnel Committee report was reviewed, leading to the ratification of various resignations, reassignments, and the approval of new job descriptions and hiring authorizations across multiple departments. The board acknowledged Windemere Township's new zoning ordinance with a Shoreland Overlay District and passed a resolution of support for a Job Creation Fund application. Additionally, a first-quarter budget report was provided, and several future special committee meetings were scheduled.

The meeting includes public hearings for the Minnesota Investment Fund program application and an amendment to the lower-potency hemp edible retail sale ordinance. Key agenda items include the approval of various license applications, donations, contract agreements, and 2026 gravel hauling bids. The board will consider several personnel promotions and new hires, as well as authorize training requests for various county staff. Additionally, the meeting features the recognition of two employee retirements and the adoption of a resolution for National Corrections Officers Week, along with the award of a demolition contract for the Finlayson Creamery.