Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Michelle R. Knutson’s organization
Sep 15, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Big Stone County Board Of Commissioners Regular Meeting
The Board approved claims payments, received a financial and Safe Generations update from the Family Services Director, and authorized a Foster Care Transportation Agreement. Key decisions included approving a 5-year recycling services contract with Waste Management, approving a dilapidated structure application, and appointing a member to the HRA Board. The Board also discussed and approved a 2027 HRA levy with specific conditions and adopted the 2027 preliminary budget and levy resolution. Additionally, the Board addressed staffing matters, including a resignation, a shift to full-time status for a social worker, and adopted a resolution authorizing the Director of Finance and Government Services to perform statutory auditor and treasurer duties.
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The board approved an agenda addition, authorized the payment of claims, and received a report on Human Service Performance Management. Key actions included approving a Foster Care Transportation Agreement, accepting additional CSP funding, and authorizing the Minnesota Cyber Response Team service agreement. The board discussed loan and appropriation matters concerning the Big Stone County Fair Board, awarded a construction contract for a bridge project, and held an executive session to discuss real property transactions. The meeting concluded with a work session involving budget development and ordinance discussions.
Aug 18, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Big Stone County Board Regular Meeting
The board addressed a wide range of administrative and operational matters. Key discussions included the development of an ordinance regarding golf cart and ATV use on county roads, approval of financial claims, and the approval of a tobacco license application. The board reviewed updates from the Pioneerland Library and evaluated various agreements, funding initiatives, and fee waivers presented by the Family Services Director. Significant decisions included terminating the Beardsley solar project, approving public health compliance contracts for tobacco and cannabis, authorizing applications for environmental and agricultural grants, and approving personnel recruitment. Additionally, the board held a public hearing and formally adopted the Data Center Moratorium ordinance.
Aug 4, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Big Stone County Board Of Commissioners Regular Meeting
The Board authorized payment of claims to various vendors and approved the selection of a new life insurance carrier. Key resolutions included setting 2027 health insurance rates, authorizing the purchase of new playground equipment and mulch for Toqua Park, and approving multiple initiatives for the highway department, including a bridge bidding process, five-year construction and equipment plans, and the pre-ordering of a tandem truck. A request for temporary part-time employment was also approved.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
