Cook County Board of Commissioners Committee of the Whole Work Session
The board discussed the Arrowhead C-PACE RLF program and a proposed Joint Powers Agreement with the Arrowhead Regional Development Commission to finance energy and resiliency improvements. Additional topics included a lobbying update with Larkin Hoffman, 2027 budget preparations, and policy governance development. Furthermore, the meeting addressed the County Road Safety Plan and a comprehensive review and reevaluation of the Sawtooth Bluffs trail project.
Sep 17, 2026·
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Highway Advisory Committee of the Cook County Minutes
The committee discussed updates to the County Road Safety Plan, including intersection safety concerns and potential 4-way stops. They reviewed progress on 2026 and 2027 construction projects, such as culvert replacements, paving efforts, bridge installations, and a new structure for the Tofte Salt/Sand shed. Additionally, maintenance updates were provided, covering gravel application, winter sand procurement costs, increases in equipment maintenance expenses, and the results of a recent equipment auction. Round robin discussions included reports on road conditions, utility development, and load restriction changes for specific county roads.
Jul 28, 2026·Board meeting agenda
Cook County Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting
The board addressed a broad range of administrative and operational items, including the approval of the 2026-2027 lease agreement with the Cook County Curling Club and the renewal of annual liquor and tobacco licenses. Significant attention was given to the Little Knife fire emergency, with resolutions passed to declare a local emergency, authorize emergency expenditures for disaster response, and appoint a Deputy Emergency Management Director. Additional actions included approving job descriptions, accepting employee resignations, authorizing Highway Department grant applications and equipment purchases, and selecting a contractor for airport taxilane reconstruction. The board also reviewed public library presentations and property tax abatement applications.
Jul 9, 2026·Board meeting
Highway Advisory Committee of the Cook County Minutes
The committee discussed updates on several 2026 county projects, including the Pine River Bridge replacement, the Gunflint Multi-Use Trail, and various trail resurfacing and culvert replacement initiatives. Discussions also covered successful state and federal funding efforts, maintenance and equipment updates such as a grant for a new backscratcher blade, personnel changes, and general maintenance activities like gravel crushing and ditching projects. The committee also reviewed a draft of the vegetation removal policy and received community feedback regarding road conditions.
