Martha Monsrud

The Board meeting included discussions on the Roseau County Trailblazers 3rd benchmark payment and an application for an exempt permit for Moxie, Inc. The Board reviewed MnDOT easement documentation for the Highway 89 project and considered a resolution regarding drainage exemption legislation to address concerns over wetland conservation policies. Additionally, the Board heard reports from various committees presented by the Commissioners.

The agenda for the meeting included a presentation on the Winter Road Lake Peatland SNA Project. Key actions involved the approval of bills and a consent agenda that covered the second benchmark payment for the Roseau County Trailblazers. Department reports addressed the proposed installation of light signals for the CSAH 2 - Minnesota Northern Railroad Crossing and a request for the repurchase of tax-forfeited property by a previous landowner. County Board Items scheduled for discussion included the 2026 County Ditch Levies and Budgets, and Commissioner Committee Reports.

The agenda for the Roseau County Board of Commissioners meeting included several key items. Discussions covered the Annual Report and Program Update from the Northwest Regional Development Commission (NWRDC), and consideration of an application for an Exempt Permit for Warroad Ducks Unlimited. Committee reports addressed an appointment to the Extension Committee. The board planned to address a LOW County Resolution Request regarding Drainage Exemption Legislation. A portion of the meeting was scheduled to be closed pursuant to MN Statute 13D.05, subd. 3(b) for Attorney-Client Privilege matters, followed by Commissioner Committee Reports.

The Board addressed several key agenda items, including approving amendments to the agenda to include advertising for an Assistant Engineer Maintenance/Operation Supervisor and the Roseau County Trailblazers Sponsorship Agreement. The board approved the payment of numerous warrants across several dates in January and February 2026. Discussions included receiving thank you letters for county appropriations. In department reports, the board approved the installation of light signals at the CSAH 2 and Minnesota Northern Railroad crossing in Badger at no county cost, and authorized advertising for the vacant Assistant Engineer position. The board approved a resolution to repurchase tax-forfeited property in Oaks Unorganized Township. Furthermore, the board approved a resolution establishing the 2026 Ditch Levies and Budgets for various county ditches. The Roseau County Trailblazers Sponsorship Agreement necessary for allocating State grant funding was approved. Committee reports from various commissioners were reviewed, and the meeting adjourned.

The Board approved an amended agenda, which included the acceptance of a donation to the Veteran Services Office. Key actions included the approval of several warrant payments across three different dates in January 2026. The board adopted a resolution granting 2026 liquor licenses to various county establishments, effective from February 1, 2026, through January 31, 2027. Furthermore, authorization was granted for a Veteran Services Office representative to attend an out-of-state conference. A resolution was also approved to contract with Anoka County for Medical Examiner services, appointing Dr. Quinn Piper for the period of February 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026. Committee reports were provided by several commissioners covering various board activities.