Lake of the Woods County Board Commissioners Proceedings

                                                                November 25, 2025

APPROVAL OF AGENDA Motion was made by Commissioner Buck Nordlof, seconded by Commissioner Cody Hasbargen and carried unanimously to approve the agenda with the following changes: Add: Meal Reimbursement Rate, PFML, Mineral Interest Donation. Remove: Wetlands Resolution, Veterans Survey Review.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion was made by Commissioner Cody Hasbargen, seconded by Commissioner Buck Nordlof and carried unanimously to approve the official minutes of November 12,2025.

SOCIAL SERVICES Claims Motion was made by Commissioner Buck Nordlof, seconded by Commissioner Cody Hasbargen and carried unanimously to approve the following claims: Commissioners Warrants $5566.05; Commissioners Warrants $1,513.46; Commissioners Warrants $17,708.09.

Child Care Assistance Biennial Plan Motion was made by Commissioner Cody Hasbargen, seconded by Commissioner Buck Nordlof and carried unanimously to approve the Child Care Assistance Biennial Plan as presented by Social Services Director Amy Ballard.

Region 2 Adult Mental Health Joint Powers Agreement Motion was made by Commissioner Cody Hasbargen, seconded by Commissioner Buck Nordlof and carried unanimously to approve the Region 2 Adult Mental Health Joint Powers Agreement and for Chair Jon Waibel to sign the same.

Auditor/Treasurer Claims Motion was made by Commissioner Cody Hasbargen, seconded by Commissioner Buck Nordlof and carried unanimously to approve the claims against the County as follows: Revenue $112,106.07; Road & Bridge $38,453.58; Natl Resc Enhanc $225.00; Solid Waste $27,596.06; EDA $1,393.89.

Whereas: Rita Hasbargen has served the residents of Lake of the Woods County since September 14, 2015 as Lake of the Woods County Deputy Auditor/Treasurer Fiscal Officer; Whereas: Rita Hasbargen has resigned from Lake of the Woods County service effective November 30,2025 with 10 years of service; Now Therefore, Be it Resolved: That Lake of the Woods County Board of Commissioners extends its best wishes and deepest appreciation to Rita Hasbargen for her dedicated service; The resolution was seconded by Commissioner Buck Nordlof and the same being put to a vote was unanimously carried.

Rinke Noonan 2026 Rates Approval Motion was made by Commissioner Cody Hasbargen, seconded by Commissioner Buck Nordlof and carried unanimously to approve the 2026 rates for Rinke Noonan as presented by Auditor-Treasurer Lorene Hanson.

Grant-in-Aid Trail Permit Approval Motion was made by Commissioner Buck Nordlof, seconded by Commissioner Cody Hasbargen and carried unanimously to authorize Auditor-Treasurer Lorene Hanson to sign the Grant-in-Aid Trail Permit for Northwest Angle State Trail System effective July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2034.

Public Health Contract for Community Health Motion was made by Commissioner Cody Hasbargen, seconded by Commissioner Buck Nordlof and carried unanimously to approve the contract between Lake of the Woods County and LakeWood Health Center effective January 1, 2026 and for Chair Jon Waibel to sign the same.

SP 039-598-071 Motion was made by Commissioner Cody Hasbargen, seconded by Commissioner Buck Nordlof and carried unanimously to approve the final payment of SP 039-598-071 for Korby Contracting Co. Inc. of Fergus Falls, MN in the total amount of $609,026.69 and hereby authorize final payment of $31,448.83.

Tobin Fisheries Motion was made by Commissioner Cody Hasbargen, seconded by Commissioner Buck Nordlof and carried unanimously to extend the decision for Tobin Fisheries to the next board meeting on December 16, 2025.

PFML Motion was made by Commissioner Buck Nordlof, seconded by Commissioner Cody Hasbargen and carried unanimously to allow the use of accrued vacation, sick, and comp time as supplemental benefits during PFML to allow employees the option to receive up to, but not exceed a full salary during their leave.

Recess A brief recess took place at 9:50 a.m. and reconvened at 10:00 a.m.

Public Hearing Motion was made by Commissioner Buck Nordlof, seconded by Commissioner Cody Hasbargen and carried unanimously to close the regular meeting and open the public hearing.

Motion was made by Commissioner Cody Hasbargen, seconded by Commissioner Buck Nordlof and carried unanimously to close the public hearing and open the regular meeting.

Motion was made by Commissioner Cody Hasbargen, seconded by Commissioner Buck Nordlof and carried unanimously to require the current septic system be brought into compliance by July 31, 2026. If said septic system is not brought into compliance, Interim Use Permit #24-02IU is hereby terminated.

Resource Conservationist Mike Hirst Lake of the Woods County Feedlot Delegation Agreement Workplan MPCA Motion was made by Commissioner Cody Hasbargen, seconded by Commissioner Joe Grund and carried unanimously to approve the LOTW County Feedlot Delegation Agreement Workplan as presented by Resource Conservationist Mike Hirst.

Updated 2026-2030 Lake of the Woods Aquatic Invasive Species Management Plan Motion was made by Commissioner Cody Hasbargen, seconded by Commissioner Buck Nordlof and carried unanimously to approve the updated 2026-2030 LOTW Aquatic Invasive Species Management Plan as presented by Resource Conservationist Mike Hirst.

Updates Resource Conservationist Mike Hirst reviewed LOTW and Rainy-Rapid Watershed accomplishments.

WHEREAS, The Lake of the Woods County Board of Commissioners has received a Mineral Interest Donation from John J. & Margaret S. Gunderson; WHEREAS, Mineral Interest to be acquired are described as follows: 

Adjourn Motion was made by Commissioner Cody Hasbargen, seconded by Commissioner Buck Nordlof and carried unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 10:50 a.m.