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Oct 20, 2026
Reconstruction of CSAH 48 (CSAH 45 to Grove Avenue) including grading, concrete pavement, sanitary sewer, water main, storm sewer, lighting, and signals in Steele County, Minnesota.
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Census ID
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184136
Employee FTE
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275
Population
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37,464
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58 / 100
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Steele County
The board meeting covered several key administrative and operational items. The 2025 Audit Report and Financial Statements were presented and accepted. The board approved various consent agenda items, including resolutions for donations, a cooperative agreement for a pavement markings project, a work release contract renewal, and temporary body art permits. Additionally, the board authorized the solicitation of proposals for the sale of a former County Highway shop location and approved several land-use permits, including a Conditional Use Permit and two Interim Use Permit renewals.
The board received an update on the progress of the Human Services department, specifically regarding ongoing status calls with MNIT concerning business application separation. The board also engaged in a discussion regarding the Public Health Office project, evaluating options between demolishing and renovating the current building or constructing an addition to the Administration Building. Staff were directed to gather cost information related to the temporary housing of Public Health staff during the potential renovation for review at a future session.
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The board meeting addressed various administrative and operational items. Key actions included authorizing the solicitation of food service contract proposals for the detention center and adopting resolutions regarding the sale of an excess highway easement and delegating forfeiture powers to the County Recorder/Registrar of Titles. The board approved a mutual aid agreement with the Minnesota Department of Corrections and moved forward with the development of a two-year coroner contract. Additionally, the board approved the purchase of wetland banking credits, set ditch levies for 2027, rejected proposals for the sale of a former county highway shop, and approved a letter of commitment for a courthouse security grant.
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