Stephanie Sandbakken

The meeting included the approval of a Commercial Rehabilitation Program agreement. Committee reports indicated Commissioner attendance at various meetings including the RWJPA meeting and Top 20 Bottom 80 Training. A key discussion point resulted in a motion to purchase 13 acres and a G0X80 building from the Fair Board, with final financial negotiations to be handled by Commissioner Buske and brought back to the Commission. The warrants and bills section detailed numerous vendor payments, including significant amounts to the Lake Agassiz Regional Library and West Central Regional Juvenile.

The Organizational Meeting covered the establishment of the 2026 County structure, including the election of the Chairman and Vice-Chair, and committee appointments. Discussions also included appointments for the Association of Minnesota Counties 2026 Policy Committee and Voting Delegate positions, approval of memberships, and the bid opening for public printing proposals, which involved resolutions regarding the official paper and publication of tax notices. The Regular Meeting included a Public Hearing for amendments and adoption of the 2026 Food, Pool and Lodging Ordinances. Subsequent agenda items addressed an update from the Children's Discovery Center, final approval of the Food, Pool and Lodging Ordinances, and the Highway Monthly Report which involved requests for sponsoring agency and facility maintenance motions. The County Administrator section focused on approving Resolution 01-2026 establishing minimum salaries for elected officials, approving the Nexus Economic Development Services Agreement, discussing/approving a Behavioral Health Supervisor promotional wage request, and approving the RWJPA Distribution Agreement-Infinity Center and a Temporary Dispatcher Contract.

This strategic plan for the Partnership4Health Community Health Board outlines a five-year roadmap to enhance internal operations, strengthen partnerships, and maximize public health efforts across Becker, Clay, Otter Tail, and Wilkin counties. Its overarching goal is to achieve health equity for all, guided by a vision of providing essential public health services through a strong and sustainable partnership and a mission to protect, promote, and preserve public health. The plan focuses on two key priority areas: fostering Workplace Innovation and Excellence through employee support, training, and leadership development, and increasing Community Awareness and Engagement by boosting community participation, standardizing branding, and expanding event involvement.

The Community Health Assessment for Partnership4Health Community Health Board provides a comprehensive analysis of the region's health status across Becker, Clay, Otter Tail, and Wilkin counties. It identifies key concerns such as access to affordable healthcare, mental health, transportation, affordable housing, quality childcare, and community engagement. The assessment serves as a strategic tool to guide future planning and resource allocation, aiming to protect, promote, and preserve public health through a sustainable partnership and the development of a Community Health Improvement Plan.

The meeting included discussions and potential actions regarding a range of topics. These included authorizing final payment for the Brandrup Township Bridge Replacement, approving the purchase of a Case IH Tractor, and addressing a resolution urging the repeal of the MN Moratorium on Nuclear Energy Production. Additionally, there was consideration of an APS Shared Services Agreement MOU with Otter Tail County and a Clinical Supervision Contract with Lysne Consulting and Counseling.