SUMMARY PROCEEDINGS OF THE FEBRUARY 11, 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, February 11, 2025.

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, Levi Novacek, Glenda Phillipe, Jack Swanson, and Daryl Wicklund. Others present were Jeff Pelowski, Joleen Kezar, Ericka Halstensgard, Daniel Jean, Logan Bender, Amy Carlson, Tobi Eidsmoe, and Matt Restad; while those attending via ZOOM were Kerri Byfuglien, Sue Grafstrom, Martin Howes, Karla Langaas, Brenda McMillin, Pam Shaw, and Joe Tesarek.

Chief Deputy Sheriff Eidsmoe requested the addition of an Administrative Support Specialist hire to Department Reports. The Board approved the amended Agenda.

Commissioner Phillipe shared a Thank You note from the Warroad Rescue Squad for the 2025 appropriation they received from Roseau County.

The Board approved the payment of bills totaling $133,235.65.

The Board, by adoption of its Consent Agenda, approved the January 28, 2025, Regular Board meeting proceedings; approved the Roseau County Trailblazers 2nd Benchmark payment in the amount of $29,083.05; and, approved the amended January 14, 2025, Regular Board meeting proceedings.

Dispatch/Correctional Officer Hire(s)

Chief Deputy Eidsmoe requested Board approval of the following hiring recommendations: hire Evan Fish as a regular part-time Dispatch/Correctional Officer at a Pay Grade 6, Step A ($25.46/hour), effective February 14, 2025; hire Rilynn Anderson as a regular part-time Dispatch/Correctional Officer at a Pay Grade 6, Step A ($25.46/hour), effective February 18, 2025; and, hire Linsey Thompson as a regular part-time Dispatch/Correctional Officer at a Pay Grade 6, Step C ($27.45/hour), with an effective date to be determined. Following discussion, the Board approved the hires as requested.

Summit Food Service Agreement

Chief Deputy Eidsmoe requested Board approval of a 2025 Amendment to the Summit Food Service Management Agreement. The amendment extends the original Agreement for one year, along with a pricing adjustment. Following discussion, the Board approved the amendment to the Agreement as requested.

Administrative Support Specialist Hire

Chief Deputy Eidsmoe requested Board approval to hire Becky Thompson to fill the open regular full-time Administrative Support Specialist position at a Pay Grade 6, Step B ($26.95/hour), effective February 28, 2025. Following discussion, the Board approved the hire as requested.

2025 Ditch Levies & Budgets

Auditor-Recorder-Treasurer Monsrud requested Board approval of a Resolution establishing the 2025 Ditch Levies and Budget, as presented at the January 28, 2025, Highway Committee Meeting. Following discussion, the Board approved the following Resolution: 2025-02-01

RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING 2025 DITCH LEVIES AND BUDGETS

WHEREAS, the Roseau County Board of Commissioners has reviewed and considered budgets for the ditch systems located in Roseau County; and

WHEREAS, the Roseau County Board of Commissioners deems it necessary that the following amounts be levied on ditch systems as stated below.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the County Auditor-Recorder is directed to spread one-year levies on the following ditches for repairs and maintenance for the year 2025:

Ditch 2025 Benefit Percentage 2025 Ditch Levy Amount

County Ditch 5 15% $1,618.05

County Ditch 6 15% $ 5,348.85

County Ditch 7 40% $ 28,397.20

County Ditch 9 10% $ 11,768.85

County Ditch 10 10% $ 3,896.90

County Ditch 11 20% $ 7,559.60

County Ditch 13 35% $ 5,637.80

County Ditch 17 0% $ -

County Ditch 18 30% $ 12,724.80

Judicial Ditch 19 0% $ 2,789.00

County Ditch 20 20% $ 4,761.40

County Ditch 21 5% $ 3,995.50

Judicial Ditch 22 5% $ 848.14

County Ditch 23 0% $ -

County Ditch 24 5% $ 3,662.50

County Ditch 25 10% $ 5,122.30

County Ditch 26 0% $ -

Judicial Ditch 33 10% $ 696.90

Judicial Ditch 61 10% $ 65,778.00

Judicial Ditch 62 0% $ -

Judicial Ditch 63 0% $ -

State Ditch 69 20% $ 41,208.81

State Ditch 72 0% $ -

State Ditch 87 15% $ 2,958.15

State Ditch 90 20% $ 852.74

State Ditch 91 10% $ 42,518.60

State Ditch 95 0% $

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the 2025 ditch budgets are hereby approved and are on file in the office of the Roseau County Auditor- Recorder.

Commissioner Committee Reports (January 28 – February 11, 2025)

Commissioner Jensen reported on the following committees(s): Highway Committee; Association of MN Counties (AMC) County Board Chair Training; Minnesota Rural Counties; Drainage Conference.

Commissioner Phillipe reported on the following committee(s): Highway Committee; Minnesota Rural Counties; Minnesota Counties

Intergovernmental Trust (MCIT) Open Meeting Law; Warroad City Council.

Commissioner Swanson reported on the following committee(s): Highway Committee; Public Health Committee; University of Minnesota Extension Citizens Advisory Committee; MCIT Open Meeting Law; Community Justice Coordinating Committee (CJCC); Center for Rural Policy Webinar; ‘MAGIC’ Fund

Board of Directors.

Commissioner Wicklund reported on the following committee(s): Highway Committee; Northwest Regional Development Commission (NWRDC).

Upon motion carried, the Board adjourned the Regular meeting at 9:45 a.m. The next Regular meeting of the Board is scheduled for Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at 9:00 a.m.

(March 5, 2025)