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County tax director Lisa (last name not specified in the record) reported that the state shorted the county by $6,069.84 on the consolidated distribution and that staff completed manual adjustments for 21 parcels. The county has 79 mobile-home refunds to process; the tax director recommended refunds calculated on the consolidated figure that the county downloaded from the state. Commissioners approved the recommendation by motion and second.

Staff said mobile-home owners will still be required to pay current-year taxes by the March 31 deadline and would receive refunds the following year (for 2025 mobile-home refunds to be paid in June 2026). County staff will locate recipients and issue individual checks to mobile-home owners.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Ramsey County Commission","oneSentenceSummary","The commission voted to issue refunds on a consolidated basis for qualifying homestead and mobile-home tax credits following state reconciliations; staff will issue checks to mobile-home owners and adjust consolidated real-estate statements.","taxTitle","Ramsey County, North Dakota","taxId",73636,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":42,"_43":78,"_45":79,"_47":80,"_49":81,"_51":82,"_53":83,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":84,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":85,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6619469,"Commission signals intent to pay half of Grama Island Road project cost, requests signed intercounty agreement",3113000,3563000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2835489-21060df0a95682478158573878c084ff&start=3113&end=3563","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2835489-21060df0a95682478158573878c084ff/thumbnail_3113000.jpg","/articles/6619469/Ramsey-County/North-Dakota/Commission-signals-intent-to-pay-half-of-Grama-Island-Road-project-cost-requests-signed-intercounty-agreement","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6619469-513e21bd60b4393ae08900e536a3c064/orig.mp4?Expires=1770440275&Signature=VgSRRSlAPs0ACpmm1A9kULWKnA8v1o4GMuc-M6J2~VFfEnzLnJbbgHYIDhCwdAk-MiP9BXHvhdoxT9K6lnwqWCf2BUdJKy6vHNbUsDeqIoMxQQxfjoZHhKKwwyJhYmZWTmk-xCROjnGO~ce~fwi-o3LtmKCzcGjObFCPnmKJmp0h6anotpL5opXRpfg-3K07yYi0yzRwrZKhgyCRL7vwsU~ZBr~bKQMqi67uScKU3FRzFIOiQhej0mxn8GkDAESzH6KirMroiRjCNd-ZII94krCi4dlKeOYqcNUs3RBo7fqTRgYXX82JLd95uYnI1BcSQ~z06Mes2vt5~9YNYBhyyQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Ramsey County commissioners voted to honor their share of a proposed maintenance agreement for Grama Island Road with Benson County but required a signed intercounty agreement before committing to ongoing maintenance funding.

County staff presented an engineer’s estimate showing Ramsey County’s 50% share of the anticipated match at roughly $146,593.89. Commissioners said the county has available funds (Legacy Fund and snow-disaster funds were cited in discussion) and moved to approve paying half of the current estimate; commissioners asked that future projects be preceded by a written, signed intercounty agreement.

Commissioners emphasized that the county would not systematically approve similar out-of-cycle requests going forward without advance notice and a signed agreement. The commission directed county counsel and staff to finalize a written agreement for review and execution before additional maintenance payments are approved.

No immediate payment was made at the meeting; the motion approved the county’s intent to pay 50% of the estimated cost and authorized staff to proceed with the formal agreement process.","Commissioners agreed in principle to fund 50% of the estimated Grama Island Road project cost (county share shown as approximately $146,593.89) and directed Benson County to provide a signed intercounty maintenance agreement before approving future work.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6619474,"Devil's Lake Chamber reports $61 million in visitor spending (2023), $490,000 workforce grant and new accessibility projects",762,978000,1740000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2835489-21060df0a95682478158573878c084ff&start=978&end=1740","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2835489-21060df0a95682478158573878c084ff/thumbnail_978000.jpg","/articles/6619474/Ramsey-County/North-Dakota/Devils-Lake-Chamber-reports-61-million-in-visitor-spending-2023-490000-workforce-grant-and-new-accessibility-projects","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6619474-40776cbacb6667bce2f504f35ddc72cc/orig.mp4?Expires=1770440275&Signature=cUTL1SNGL3QVhB9VZo6GbAycg8zOMITh80Bqi4g8-KXSno2fR7iGZcbiaEeg7yO3QI9suzrEyNWjNmdNNx3QvBau3FpUxyB7tRl4O0LCOTOz3DnEVuURyfz-4UAOUAlbjMVcI4~g3aARD38AGRSpq0x22209jj-g3Ef4O4nLCZLxi1pKbZB2UByKLKxnK96iXUcVNVzo-0S8mIbqlzBSJD4EaCwCL6EV~r8U8ivhP4VCaLm0p8TUzB6QH4SBQ~dKe6qn4ZIqxp0098kYkqZ8V-7mIm55MEbtlaZy6wQ2fC8e7FYXYfQ13Vd0tI57wfbkGUYBzV8GsfMWhv7oqI9G3w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Susie Kenner, representing the Devil's Lake Chamber and tourism, briefed Ramsey County commissioners on tourism activity, workforce initiatives and funding the chamber has secured.

Kenner said that, based on 2023 figures from state tourism sources, tourism generated just under $61 million in direct visitor spending. The chamber received a $490,000 Department of Commerce grant to support workforce initiatives; Kenner said half of that funding supports a retention program in local schools and that chamber-contracted partners have run job and summer hiring fairs involving about 42 businesses.

The chamber is pursuing a multi-channel marketing campaign and new branding work with an advertising firm, and plans targeted media buys aimed at feeder markets such as Minneapolis–St. Cloud and other regional areas. Kenner reported ongoing local projects to enhance downtown alleyway lighting and murals, meeting-space promotion, and partnerships to attract sporting events and meetings.

Kenner described a Wheelchairs & Walleyes accessibility project at Lakewood Park that secured a Garrison Diversion grant for about $43,000 and a Tribal grant for $12,500 to fund a wheelchair lift platform and ADA-compliant bathroom remodels; she said the wheelchair component is scheduled for completion by June 8 with a dedication and community events planned.

Kenner also listed new or expanded local tourism assets — including a county events center, resort expansions and expanded air service — and said the chamber has increased digital and print marketing and produced media partnerships and commercial shoots to promote the area.

Commissioners thanked Kenner; no formal action was required.","Susie Kenner of the Devil's Lake Chamber provided the county commission an annual update highlighting roughly $61 million in direct visitor spending in 2023, a $490,000 Department of Commerce workforce grant, tourism marketing initiatives, and a wheelchair-access boating project funded with state and local grants.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":102,"_45":103,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6619478,"Ramsey County approves bids, contracts and project payments including road overlays and chip seal; DOT bridge inspection bill approved",1649,917000,2566000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2835489-21060df0a95682478158573878c084ff&start=917&end=2566","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2835489-21060df0a95682478158573878c084ff/thumbnail_917000.jpg","/articles/6619478/Ramsey-County/North-Dakota/Ramsey-County-approves-bids-contracts-and-project-payments-including-road-overlays-and-chip-seal-DOT-bridge-inspection-bill-approved","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6619478-97e065543933ac887a2c2d8e8da9c15f/orig.mp4?Expires=1770440275&Signature=Zo~0oj063aU96ySBktKrIktmPQspFWefnYp69ACrUMwZ3KCE7ghyG8nz8j3k48rXpXIxSQU5m9QvzhnnT3E2JBzRN9Bn13emCQFX3d2rkvtVrdUv5CUWWJxmZK4RD7Vry93Ft8tWwD8nGHocUbwwPsOlz4AvWmQa1q9OUCjshnep-q7H0JwFzlq4oKnxiSTTSUxwIVt-P1rhWMIOSMFtnDMviOjxdDfYbf44bjkODrHmCP6G~ird9sz5i~A7QxNKR7ZozBeLFfwR17jdckGzu1TIsbr3Vuzz19DheWNED8nKrX7H~7XiB84u2yMQhracz8XnDtU0XTziGVhjSuDmPw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Ramsey County commissioners approved multiple procurement motions and vendor payments during the meeting, including bids for building repairs, gravel projects, chip seal and hot-mix overlays, and engineering task orders for road projects.

On consent votes the board approved: accepting two low painting/plumbing bids and awarding the third-floor bathroom remodel bid; a KLJ task order for design engineering on next year’s thin‑lift overlay (contract total $71,600); acceptance of multiple gravel bids (including Lakeside Construction low bids for two projects); Morris Sealcoat as low bidder for a county chip-seal program ($469,101.80); and a single bid from Sunovis Energy for road oil (MC-800 and MC-3000 products). The board also accepted a late hot-mix overlay bid from Border States Paving based on postmark and established that plant-selection would account for haul distances and price.

The commission authorized payment of the county’s 20% share of fall bridge inspections to NDOT (roll-call approval; county share recorded at $9,727.51 on the record) and approved vendor invoices including $7,863.34 to RDO Equipment and $6,376.96 to Butler Machinery for cutting edges. The board also authorized permits for the Greater Ramsey Water Department to bore under five county road locations and directed signing of related paperwork.

A motion was approved to have the chairman and auditor sign summer maintenance contracts for several townships and to authorize the chairman and auditor to sign the local-match documentation for the DOT bridge-inspection reimbursement.

Commissioners discussed bidding procedures after a late bid arrived, and staff was directed to draft clearer solicitation language specifying whether bids must be postmarked or received by a deadline; the commission asked the county road superintendent to review industry norms and return with a recommendation.

Votes on individual contracts and bids were by motion and voice or roll call as recorded in meeting minutes.","Commissioners approved a range of procurement actions and vendor payments — including third-floor bathroom remodel bids, several gravel and chip-seal road contracts, a KLJ task order for design engineering and DOT bridge-inspection payment — and adopted a policy expectation for timely agenda submissions.",{"_33":111,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":112,"_41":113,"_43":114,"_45":115,"_47":116,"_49":117,"_51":118,"_53":119,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":120,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":121,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6619483,"Ramsey County approves closing 1,500-foot segment of section line in Creel Township",1273,4015000,5288000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2835489-21060df0a95682478158573878c084ff&start=4015&end=5288","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2835489-21060df0a95682478158573878c084ff/thumbnail_4015000.jpg","/articles/6619483/Ramsey-County/North-Dakota/Ramsey-County-approves-closing-1500-foot-segment-of-section-line-in-Creel-Township","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6619483-029b13003e5f63e45eaa4bf32226e3a2/orig.mp4?Expires=1770440275&Signature=YxZCfEMp63aUQ1KkUBoup9abxlcOxhQ-BMszJyZ-xQwJ7sj1z0cXBryx3KArYJh4B~3txdJY5fEAPbfxHUgE35GFzkkJggwTPM5Lp1V0luP-H5xSFToLuTHYfVEGg0oOLagT~~cYVDNy0tIgAcDE7-MSZ5M9rbbyjbt3zjecMH9gTbH6o3BfrYsoSRIQJztmLWzvKePaK4RfjR5yHUyyDSI2xFYIJvd7Ag1OYzc9mU28VhKUKlBGK79YksHyzGajNUGPoC4AGn7JArSoOjt1ryOnuWJm5ilcE5pzuuJgiD12zPaDzwZdV7b8VG7b-71RgzN0F8-uunwPwN987v2L9g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Ramsey County commissioners voted unanimously to close a 1,500-foot segment of a section line in Creel Township after a public hearing and review of a petition from adjoining landowners.

The board approved a resolution ordering closure of the specific segment described in the petition, finding a public benefit, that the portion “has not been used for 10 years,” that there are readily accessible alternate routes and that closure will not affect drainage, consistent with North Dakota Century Code 24-07-03. Commissioner Wilhelmi, Commissioner Volk, Commissioner Hodes, Commissioner Britt and Commissioner Gessner recorded aye votes in roll call.

Attorney Doug Golding, representing petitioners Dan and Jean Jansen, told the commission the petition was supported by a survey and mapping exhibits and argued the public benefit included facilitating residential development on nearby large lots and removing a practical obstacle presented by a house that intersects the section line. Golding said an alternate access route had been dedicated to the township and that adjoining landowners had submitted consents.

Neighboring residents and a local real-estate developer spoke in favor. Alfred, a local real-estate professional, said the closure corrects a mistake that left a house and a saleable lot with a section-line encroachment and that services and access run along the nearby north–south road rather than along the section line.

After public comment and review of notice and survey exhibits, a commissioner moved to accept the petition and adopt the proposed resolution. The motion passed on a unanimous roll call.

The commission’s action will be memorialized in a written resolution; the petitioner’s counsel provided copies to the auditor at the hearing and the county will record the closure action as required by statute.","After a public hearing, Ramsey County commissioners voted unanimously to close a 1,500-foot segment of a section line east of Military Road in Creel Township, finding alternate public access and no drainage impacts; the closure followed testimony from petitioners and neighbors and references North Dakota Century Code 24-07-03.","actionData","errors"]

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