Benton County Board Of Commissioners Regular Meeting Agenda
The Board discussed the reallocation of ARPA funding towards virtual meeting technology for the new Government Center and considered Memoranda of Agreement regarding health insurance contributions and paid leave premiums for law enforcement staff. Additional agenda items included the 2027 general wage adjustment for non-union employees, approval of contract change orders for the Government Center parking lot and paving, an update on the 2025 audit, and a presentation on child foster care recruitment.
Sep 15, 2026
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Benton County Ditch Authority Meeting Agenda And Packet
The meeting agenda includes discussions regarding county ditch updates, specifically buffer strip mowing for County Ditch 9 and 14, potential buffer strip clearing for County Ditch 3, field inspections for County Ditch 5, high spot removal for County Ditch 10 and 11, maintenance methods for County Ditch 6, and a phased tree removal plan for County Ditch 12, 13, and 15.
Sep 15, 2026·Board meeting agenda packet
Benton County Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting
The board meeting covered a range of administrative and operational items. The consent agenda included the approval of several contracts, including a new HRIS system with UKG, a public defender contract renewal with SailorsAllen Law, and cyber security services. Key agenda topics included a 4-H proclamation request, a joint powers agreement with Stearns County for a law enforcement records management system, and updates on the Government Center project. Discussions were held regarding 2027 health and dental insurance funding, classification and compensation maintenance, participation in a regional jail workgroup, and the adoption of the proposed 2027 property tax levy and county budget. Additionally, the board considered consultant services for bridge inspections and utility relocation costs.
Sep 15, 2026·Board meeting
Benton County Board Of Commissioners Regular Meeting
The meeting included an agenda amendment to introduce a new assistant county engineer and add items regarding the Mississippi Sartell one watershed plan, geotechnical services for the Rice County Road 55 trail, tax-forfeited property disposal, and a battery storage facility. During the public forum, residents raised concerns about property boundary inaccuracies and deed description issues affecting home equity loans. The Board also addressed administrative and contract-related agenda items, including the approval of a contract for legal services and a special road use application for a car show.
