ROSEAU COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS/SUMMARY PROCEEDINGS OF THE JANUARY 28 2025

February 18, 2025

SUMMARY PROCEEDINGS OF THE JANUARY 28, 2025 ROSEAU COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING

The Board of Commissioners of Roseau County, Minnesota met in the Courthouse in the City of Roseau on Tuesday, January 28, 2025.

CALL TO ORDER

Board Chair Kermit Jensen called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Commissioners present were Kermit

Jensen, Glenda Phillipe, Jack Swanson, and Daryl Wicklund. Levi Novacek was absent. Others present were Martha Monsrud, Jeff Pelowski, Joleen Kezar,

Rich Gross, Ericka Halstensgard, and Chris Stauffer; while those attending via ZOOM were Adam Fisher, Sue Grafstrom, Martin Howes, Karla Langaas,

Brenda McMillin, Pam Shaw, Cindy Tangen, Mike Trinka, and Sandi Weiland.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

Emergency Management Co-Director Grafstrom requested the addition of an Emergency Management Performance Grant Agreement to the

Consent Agenda. Coordinator Pelowski requested the addition of Public Health Committee Opioid Funding Recommendation to Committee Reports; and, a

Letter of Support to the Consent Agenda. Commissioner Phillipe requested the addition of the AMC District 3 Spring Conference to County Board Items.

The Board approved the amended Agenda.

COMMENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

Coordinator Pelowski commented that the Association of Minnesota Counties (AMC) requested County Commissioners and Staff to consider

serving on the Solid Waste Demolition Landfill Workgroup.

APPROVE BILLS

The Board approved the payment of bills totaling: $382,552.19.

DELEGATIONS/BOARD APPOINTMENTS/PUBLIC COMMENTS - NONE

CONSENT AGENDA

The Board, by adoption of its Consent Agenda, approved the January 14, 2025, Regular Board meeting proceedings; approved the

Roseau/LOW Sportsman’s Club Request for Reimbursement in the amount of $6,065.33; approved a Letter of Support for a LifeCare Public Health grant

application; and, approved the Emergency Management Performance Grant Agreement.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

WEBSITE COMMITTEE

County Website Upgrade Proposal

IT Administrator Stauffer, representing the County Website Committee, requested Board approval of a three-year contract with Revize Software

Systems to upgrade the County website. Following discussion, the Board approved the contract as presented.

PUBLIC HEALTH COMMITTEE

Opioid Funding Recommendation

Coordinator Pelowski, representing the Public Health Committee, requested Board approval of a Proposal from LifeCare Public Health to utilize

County Opioid Funds, along with other grant funding received by LifeCare, to hire a full-time Health Educator. The position would focus on substance use

prevention and health promotion. Following discussion, the Board accepted the Public Health Proposal as presented.

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT)

IT Specialist Hire(s)

IT Administrator Stauffer requested Board approval to hire Michael Rudi, effective February 18, 2025; and, hire Trevor Sprague, effective May 5,

2025, as full-time IT Specialists at a Pay Grade 8, Step D ($33.76 per hour, $70,220.80 per year). Following discussion, the Board approved the hires as

requested.

COUNTY BOARD ITEMS

NW Regional Library Board – Roseau County Representative

Coordinator Pelowski requested Board authorization to advertise for an interested person to serve on the NW Regional Library Board, due to a recent

resignation. Desirable candidates would be committed to improving and supporting the Northwest Regional Library System and have the ability to represent the

interests and needs of the constituents of Roseau County. The Board approved the request.

Request for Proposals – Roseau County Housing Grant Program

Coordinator Pelowski requested Board authorization to issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) for interested parties to apply for Housing Aid provided to

the County by the State of Minnesota. Proposed projects must meet the requirements outlined in MN Statute 462A.39, (Workforce Housing Projects). Following

discussion, the Board authorized advertising the RFP as requested.

Professional Services Agreement – “Reaching Rural” Grant

Coordinator Pelowski brought forward a request for Board approval of a Professional Services Agreement between Susan Grafstrom and Roseau

County to provide professional grant management services for the 2024 Reaching Rural Grant. Following discussion, the Board approved the Professional

Services Agreement as presented.

Professional Services Agreement – “Community Wildfire Defense” Grant

Emergency Management Co-Director Grafstrom requested authorization to submit a 2025 USDA Fire Services Grant Application for the development

of a Community Wildfire Protection Program for Roseau County. Included in the request is a Professional Services Agreement between Susan Grafstrom and

Roseau County to provide professional grant proposal development, grant writing, and grant submission services. The Board authorized submittal of the Grant.

Following discussion, the Board approved the Professional Services Agreement as presented.

Association of Minnesota Counties (AMC) District 3 Spring Meeting

Roseau County is scheduled to host the 2025 AMC District 3 Spring Meeting. Commissioner Phillipe requested Board approval to hold the meeting at

the Warroad Riverplace facility, as she would like to introduce the AMC District 3 County Commissioners and Staff to the new facility in Warroad. Following

discussion, the Board approved scheduling the AMC District 3 Meeting for June 5, 2025, at Warroad Riverplace.

Commissioner Committee Reports (January 14 - 28, 2025)

Commissioner Jensen reported on the following committees(s): AMC Board Chair Training(s); Social Services Board; Operations Committee; County

Board Work Session; AMC Commissioners 101 Training; Joint Counties Natural Resource Board.

Commissioner Phillipe reported on the following committee(s): MnDOT Warroad Roundabout Meeting; Lake Township Board; Warroad

Community Development; Social Services Board; Operations Committee; County Board Work Session; Warroad River Watershed District Board; Warroad

Rescue Unit Meeting; LOW Joint Powers Board One Watershed One Plan (1W1P); Warroad City Council.

Commissioner Swanson reported on the following committee(s): Building Committee; Domestic Violence Advisory Committee; Legislative Meeting

with Otter Tail County; Northwest Minnesota Housing and Rehabilitation Authority; Roseau Economic Development Authority; Northwest Minnesota Foundation

Board; Social Services Board; Operations Committee; County Board Work Session; Public Health Committee.

Commissioner Wicklund reported on the following committee(s): Quin County Community Health Advisory Board; Social Services Board; Operations

Committee; County Board Work Session.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS - NONE

Upon motion carried, the Board adjourned the Regular meeting at 10:50 a.m. The next Regular meeting of the Board is scheduled for Tuesday,

February 11, 2025, at 9:00 a.m.