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Why it matters: The board’s actions set procurement and grant‑funded work in motion for county services and infrastructure (park trails, jail meals, bomb squad equipment) and confirm appointments that affect regional public‑safety communications and sanitary‑district governance.

Votes at a glance

- Approval of regular meeting minutes (motion passed, roll call all ayes).
- Consent agenda (motion passed, roll call all ayes; staff noted contract number 24019 for final payment request on project CP018-133-005).
- Public health emergency abatement (Dews Road septic): Motion to approve county payment for emergency abatement (mover: Commissioner Franzen; second: Commissioner Coring). Outcome: approved, roll call all ayes.
- Contract award — Milford Mine Memorial Park (contract 11262024): Award to Minnesota Boardwalks for $1,225,228.96 to construct 2.2 miles of trail/boardwalk (mover: Commissioner Lee; second: Commissioner Lubke). Outcome: approved, roll call all ayes.
- Jail kitchen services: Motion to extend/approve contract with Summit Foods (mover: Commissioner Lubke; second: Commissioner Lee). Outcome: approved, roll call all ayes.
- Agreement with Brainerd Jaycees (ice fishing event services): Motion to authorize Sheriff and County Administrator to sign agreement for event services (mover: Commissioner Franzen; second: Commissioner Lee). Outcome: approved, roll call all ayes.
- 2024 State Homeland Security Program grant (bomb squad): Motion to authorize entering into grant agreement with Minnesota Department of Public Safety for 2025 bomb squad equipment and training (mover: Commissioner Franzen; second: Commissioner Lee). Outcome: approved, roll call all ayes.
- Appointments: Northeast Minnesota Regional Advisory Committee (RAC) delegates — 911 operations Lieutenant Jessica Turner (delegate), Emergency Management Director Clayton Bard and Emergency Management Coordinator Liz Gleeson (alternates); Serpent Lake Sanitary Sewer District board appointments — Brad Ingersoll (City of Deerwood representative) and reappointment of Jim Traylor (City of Crosby representative), terms through Dec. 31, 2028 (motions passed by roll call all ayes).
- Resolution to rename RAISE grant references to BUILD grant in county application documents for the 371 corridor improvement application: Motion to adopt amended resolution updating naming throughout application (mover: Commissioner Franzen; second: Commissioner Lubke). Outcome: approved, roll call all ayes.

Discussion highlights and context

- Funding and procurement: Land Services said the Milford Mine boardwalk project is funded in part by Minnesota DNR grants and proceeds from sales of timber and tax‑forfeited land; staff emphasized no levy funds will be used for that contract. Commissioners asked about contractor experience and performance guarantees.

- Jail food services: Jail administration presented cost comparisons, calorie and meal requirements and noted Summit Foods leases the county kitchen for catering to other county facilities; facilities staff manage lease terms.

- Public safety and grants: Bomb squad leadership described broad regional response coverage and state funding and reimbursement for equipment and out‑of‑jurisdiction responses; the board authorized the annual grant agreement.

What’s next: Staff will execute contracts and grant agreements, monitor contractor performance and complete appointment paperwork. Several items were routine approvals; staff identified next steps for scheduling a public hearing to repeal an outdated alarm ordinance per the sheriff’s office request.

A full transcript and board packet contain roll‑call vote details and the documents referenced during the meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Crow Wing County Regular County Board Meeting 01/28/2024","oneSentenceSummary","The county board approved minutes, consent agenda items, appointments, contracts, emergency abatement payment, a jail food contract extension, a homeland security grant for the bomb squad and several board appointments; motions passed by roll call as noted.","taxTitle","Crow Wing County, Minnesota","taxId",58966,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6363323,"County approves emergency abatement payment after frozen septic system found in Brainerd",61,237000,298000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2166347-2d3d52b6c8764984c58e5af5a046cda2&start=237&end=298","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2166347-2d3d52b6c8764984c58e5af5a046cda2/thumbnail_237000.jpg","/articles/6363323/Crow-Wing-County/Minnesota/County-approves-emergency-abatement-payment-after-frozen-septic-system-found-in-Brainerd","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6363323-9abab87d276644fef1952843df64be4f/orig.mp4?Expires=1774983271&Signature=idb4UNaSShN52cXkaIfNJxVqytfcRD6l-LsCWkOdNS6EbPxYHxEG8mJSAq4sYY9QdyXAkkh4UgsKYEnod0l-Ge0gOs0c3bbbgunw-CnCVEHu6vnBnvlsNAhd6vmmT2FfQjk34GhJjJl4tUL2xGIDU2CGiuTFispts5zv0UE3c-6Mf08zfzWIIcmAx78~lU6wTieQ-O1WTmcmm40qYUonSGX2JgkiOu-AXzftuQ2BSG~UYLToi9XJCCU99YljsJOjq-l~ox-x9fxasvKGX3NNB-Xdfyvb~wyvYZE-zbs-EndwiCDI34DE9n7ure6rw7mcXVQHno6cmDymiA031SowLw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Crow Wing County Board of Commissioners voted Jan. 28 to approve use of county funds to pay for emergency abatement after public health staff identified a public health nuisance at a residence on the 1700 block of Dews Road in Brainerd.

A county public health representative told the board a complaint prompted a Jan. 7 site visit by Land Services that found frozen sewage on the ground. “Due to the imminent threat to public health with this case, we did reach out to Administrator Erickson to receive emergency approval for abatement,” the public health representative said. The septic system was pumped and inspected; the county’s contractor replaced the pump and the system was found to be compliant after service.

Staff asked the board to approve paying the abatement costs from county funds. The motion, moved by Commissioner Franzen and seconded by Commissioner Coring, passed on a roll‑call vote with all commissioners voting aye.

Staff described the action as an emergency abatement to address an immediate health hazard; the county followed its emergency authorization procedures by contacting the county administrator before proceeding with contract work. The board’s approval authorized use of county funds to reimburse the contractor for the abatement work.","Crow Wing County authorized payment for emergency septic abatement after public health staff found frozen sewage at a residence on Dews Road and, with county administrator approval, had the system pumped, inspected and repaired.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6363327,"Board authorizes county to accept homeland security grant funding for bomb squad equipment and training",229,1425000,1654000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2166347-2d3d52b6c8764984c58e5af5a046cda2&start=1425&end=1654","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2166347-2d3d52b6c8764984c58e5af5a046cda2/thumbnail_1425000.jpg","/articles/6363327/Crow-Wing-County/Minnesota/Board-authorizes-county-to-accept-homeland-security-grant-funding-for-bomb-squad-equipment-and-training","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6363327-5f2caea027d182fe1714bb497a8e6c74/orig.mp4?Expires=1774983271&Signature=Xi8Hd4N8QmvhkONQ7-1Oogef-sdQQqPiRAhBFbuU3uiWQA37AaWjZmyNkqDcIl1hE3NNIZYmfLxTD9k4Ce35OwqnTg4E3fjML74pMPrIZ3S8tzrFbEhyFYjGyu7a3-shhm4MhDLwAsBAlLjtZhE3-cB4Q9k-h4XC-a6UH6QOMH~zXJCqAEagqnJPtin8cd9BVggz6f8FEWhU7COHJ4u7NuAieWf8mB7X~H4KP8n1BDcjMFwuTQi~ox6JDXwBs08U0hQXzOvoICm~MwTiJmExkYPAzyzHTLfgMNC33OJduaYMk40WZaeV~4Cgvx-SBOjAXhUql6yo1hG4NhBAaYoSDw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Crow Wing County Board of Commissioners authorized Jan. 28 the county to enter a grant agreement with the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Homeland Security and Emergency Management Division for the 2024 State Homeland Security Program. The grant will fund bomb squad equipment, training and the bomb squad’s base of operations.

A county law enforcement speaker identified as Brad described the Bomb Squad as a specialty team that responds across a broad region and said much of the team’s equipment and response costs are funded by the state. “We have a large area that we respond to. The state reimburses the county for responses to those different areas outside of our jurisdiction, and the state also funds all the equipment and resources we typically utilize for the bomb squad,” Brad said. He added the state assists with training and supports the bomb squad’s leased operations base.

Commissioners noted the county’s access to specialized equipment paid for through state programs and emphasized the value of statewide reimbursement. The board authorized the chair and county administrator to sign the agreement covering Jan. 1, 2025, through Dec. 31, 2025. The motion (moved by Commissioner Franzen, seconded by Commissioner Lee) passed on a roll‑call vote with all commissioners voting aye.

Board discussion included confirmation that leased space is used to provide secure, climate‑controlled storage for specialized tools and equipment. The county indicated the grant reduces the equipment cost burden on local taxpayers because the state provides funding and reimbursement for out‑of‑jurisdiction responses.","Crow Wing County approved a grant agreement with the Minnesota Department of Public Safety for 2024 State Homeland Security Program funding to support the sheriff's office bomb squad's equipment, training and base operations for 2025.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6363331,"Board approves extension of jail kitchen services contract with Summit Foods",358,780000,1138000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2166347-2d3d52b6c8764984c58e5af5a046cda2&start=780&end=1138","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2166347-2d3d52b6c8764984c58e5af5a046cda2/thumbnail_780000.jpg","/articles/6363331/Crow-Wing-County/Minnesota/Board-approves-extension-of-jail-kitchen-services-contract-with-Summit-Foods","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6363331-90e642607ef2af4a0f78a87313516633/orig.mp4?Expires=1774983271&Signature=ngwB524egVnT8zWyY7Im8PhXbfiUwPSQbU60tNSTwdbDWZv8zfTLlIcB0xk2RD9k3pZKFiBPcMTBPUOhQhwxlgdb-Tt3lBdvO38FpSl4mg7SmS6BnFOAG-w6-aGieIHuwqtJ03pLkIdm-nGi0Xot8ydOJ7YmK1P1yH2TqU0DzVzigPCcjqVmrBoD-UHzPxcyjMrCzDuUElnfrfz~rlwqUKsYKFTJrP5~hhe4KrK-Ie4EtW7ELHfbXrGPPA~AXcCcMLHUVrBd6sSxJtPUTWqifuDqlOPqrx8Ocw930Rmq0SAD1FT4bNEo7XvyOXsqcAvLXlqSHRY27CLD8YnSB14y8A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Crow Wing County Board of Commissioners approved Jan. 28 an extension of the county’s kitchen services contract with Summit Foods (formerly Avianz) to continue providing inmate meals at the Crow Wing County Jail.

Captain Troy Schilling, jail administrator, told the board Summit has prepared meals for the jail since 2005 and provides on‑site staff, including a kitchen manager, while the county supplies inmate kitchen workers. “Summit serves 2 hot meals and 1 cold breakfast daily,” Schilling said, and he added the county requires at least 2,400 calories daily and a minimum of one hot meal.

Schilling said the county leases the kitchen to Summit for off‑site catering to other local facilities and that the facilities department manages that leasing agreement. He also presented a cost comparison with a vendor called Skillet Foods (associated with Turnkey Corrections). Using December invoices as an example, Schilling said Skillet’s proposal would have been about $6,000 more than Summit for that month, and that operating an in‑house kitchen can be significantly more expensive for other counties.

Commissioners asked about kitchen leasing arrangements and whether Summit pays to lease the county kitchen; Schilling confirmed the facilities department manages that lease and that Summit does pay for use. The board approved the contract extension on a roll‑call vote (motion by Commissioner Lubke, second by Commissioner Lee; all ayes).

Schilling and staff noted Summit’s menu is approved annually by a registered dietitian and nutritionist. The extension will remain subject to regular monitoring of population and monthly rate adjustments tied to average daily population.

The board’s action was described by staff as routine procurement to maintain continuity of food services and to control costs when population levels vary.","Crow Wing County approved an extension of the Summit Foods contract to provide meals at the county jail; Summit operates the jail kitchen under a lease and the county requires a minimum daily calorie standard.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":79,"_45":115,"_47":116,"_49":82,"_51":117,"_53":118,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":119,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":120,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6363334,"Crow Wing County awards $1.23 million contract for Milford Mine boardwalk and trail extension",116,353000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2166347-2d3d52b6c8764984c58e5af5a046cda2&start=237&end=353","/articles/6363334/Crow-Wing-County/Minnesota/Crow-Wing-County-awards-123-million-contract-for-Milford-Mine-boardwalk-and-trail-extension","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6363334-cbc2098ff1f1c2d885b421cbc0521fea/orig.mp4?Expires=1774983271&Signature=VXKnpkp6TXSnbYkjdeR0QvHHr~A10si-6WApmm7H6KAnDyOPW0Q0GLl~gDj2SHFaen0yLFumP7-6Tx7XkQShh7c~Bn9NEG85Xn83a2Fep--GMlEnj~bgHVY1oaXJUyfIZ75GEEP6-jvainhKhtBDSqvPfWwmnVY5MJvG0I5Wi4nEAm63olrBcMGVyDjUHueKTc~TktNCOiSz6k8qDT3Zqsrz4cSe6bSHhav6QerN85g9SF4ZUy6aUZnseA689bdpV93GjBmIbZ5BhIdovVScJWY-mMuC5LeNhkaSb1ABUp3N8xH5oHfwKaq6~cCayd5f1VPABvNEyG0DZwzZMcFP3A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Crow Wing County Board of Commissioners voted Jan. 28 to award a $1,225,228.96 contract to Minnesota Boardwalks to construct about 2.2 miles of boardwalk and walking trail at Milford Mine Memorial Park.

County Land Services staff told commissioners the contract would bring the park’s total trail length to about 5.4 miles and that the county received four bids, with the low bid from Minnesota Boardwalks coming in at about $1.225 million compared with the county estimate of roughly $1.6 million.

“...we're asking that the board awards the contract to Minnesota Boardwalks in a total of $1,225,228.96,” Tom, a Land Services staff member, told the board. He said the contractor agreed to start the project by March 1, 2025, meet minimum check‑in standards and reach substantial completion milestones (approximately 75% complete) by specified dates next year. The contract includes penalties for missed milestones; Tom said the penalty is 10% of the total bid price.

Commissioners who visited the site described visible progress on the existing boardwalk and said completing the portion that extends into the lake was a priority for early-season public use. “I know the trail going around the lake … will be done in a longer period of time, but I really wanted that one done because we were kinda counting on that last year when we were gonna have the remembrance out there,” Commissioner Burrows said.

Land Services briefed the board on project funding: grants from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and proceeds from the sale of timber and tax‑forfeited land will cover part of the cost, with county funds making up the remainder. Tom said no levy dollars are being used.

The motion to award the contract, moved by Commissioner Lee and seconded by Commissioner Lubke, passed on a roll-call vote with all commissioners voting aye.

The board packet and staff presentation noted additional project performance standards already agreed to by the contractor; staff said the contractor has begun work on other park boardwalk segments and was made aware of the performance addendum before the award.","The county board voted to award a $1,225,228.96 contract to Minnesota Boardwalks to build 2.2 miles of boardwalk and walking trail at Milford Mine Memorial Park, with a March 1, 2025 start and contractual performance milestones and penalties.","actionData","errors"]

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