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The county chair explained that the estimate equates to a roughly $25 per ton increase. Using a cited figure of about 22,000 tons (an example the chair used for Moorhead’s deliveries), the chair said that change would represent roughly $550,000 in additional cost to the hauler — an amount the chair described as “not very attractive” and something the county would like to avoid.

County staff emphasized the number represents the cost to fully run operations if Clay County were to assume those responsibilities and that the figure is meant to provide “true numbers” for comparison with the current contract. The chair clarified that the estimate reflects operating costs only and that “nobody’s making any money on that.”

Commissioners said the county will continue evaluating options and reviewing the numbers; follow‑up was expected as staff develops comparisons and contract alternatives for future consideration.

Speakers quoted in this article are drawn from the meeting transcript and are included in the article’s speaker list.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Clay County MN Board of Commissioners 8/19/25","oneSentenceSummary","County officials presented a draft estimate showing the resource recovery facility’s true operational cost could raise the tipping fee from $56 to about $81 per ton, a change that would increase costs for a high‑volume hauler such as the City of Moorhead by roughly $550,000 at an estimated 22,000 tons.","taxTitle","Clay County, Minnesota","taxId",56510,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":77,"_43":78,"_45":79,"_46":80,"_48":81,"_50":82,"_52":83,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":84,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":85,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6483595,"Clay County approves filling full‑time detox technician position at withdrawal management facility",64,124000,188000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5666562-0a7d03f5b0304089acccd969d883f8a6&start=124&end=188","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5666562-0a7d03f5b0304089acccd969d883f8a6/thumbnail_124000.jpg","/articles/6483595/Clay-County/Minnesota/Clay-County-approves-filling-fulltime-detox-technician-position-at-withdrawal-management-facility","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6483595-cd1ece79d237a5ea4b6ad834659f85ca/orig.mp4?Expires=1775284571&Signature=NrEpGB-Y4MhGbDQXToxbOl2yc6UlAufaxVTgbTjafQcqVK9WNjVPKK6aXUl7Y1Nd~n9z0qgLjwJQsoN5pM-gPq~61xk4~LJTEbRtSBfCVu~dJ11dSRtrkF~fo0QKyWrlhzer3DHvNP07IDz9TvzSng-MBPmY1QRrM7bkDDCc0K4WWXhXOCPHrFWOR4SRzTJQOOAD40fz8UaRzuafN~EU01fya6HGA7CpbES7cCBZDsHQ3n6~gg5Du~ymYfDhxuayybuHiG4RFJ-jSBOs8oFL5-9kcfVvoNq4Be6RBLgGoAwAX~KF1pn~MdiHKZ5ZHKoo2vg05Fv7nZUlk1YCKCDxuQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Clay County Board of Commissioners voted Aug. 19 to approve filling a budgeted, full‑time detox technician position at the county’s withdrawal management detox facility after staff reported a recent resignation.

Troy Amundson, director at the detox facility, told commissioners the role is budgeted and that the county wants to return the unit to full staffing. When asked whether the requested hire would be a backfill, Amundson said, “I don't believe so.” Commissioners asked whether salary calculations showed savings; Amundson replied that there could be “some savings, possibly depending on who applies.”

Commissioner Bair moved the motion to fill the position “with backfill if needed,” which was seconded by Commissioner Ebinger. The motion carried by voice vote; commissioners recorded the measure as approved during the meeting’s open session.

Clarifying details provided at the meeting indicated the position is budgeted and intended to restore staffing levels; no new classification or pay‑grade change was proposed at the Aug. 19 meeting.

Speakers quoted in this article are listed in the meeting transcript and included in the article’s speaker list.","The board approved a motion to fill a budgeted full‑time detox technician position after a recent resignation; the position is budgeted and may yield salary savings depending on the hire.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_46":92,"_48":93,"_50":94,"_52":95,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":96,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":97,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6483600,"Clay County commissioners direct administrator to solicit lobbyist proposals as diversion funding window narrows",784,2756000,3540000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5666562-0a7d03f5b0304089acccd969d883f8a6&start=2756&end=3540","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5666562-0a7d03f5b0304089acccd969d883f8a6/thumbnail_2756000.jpg","/articles/6483600/Clay-County/Minnesota/Clay-County-commissioners-direct-administrator-to-solicit-lobbyist-proposals-as-diversion-funding-window-narrows","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6483600-3873f12b0c67e9116c49646e4368844e/orig.mp4?Expires=1775284571&Signature=J8atmI1kpQrVV6~5azLRGyN0oPmepVTnkB-PMiJ0lc~DxO9tzdvd~JCITrFYGea~1u-~B4G7Vyf8y1NMAs81tI7S6d59mOGBE4fsf64qOs2xiK9-xayAARpcVNu9x8ZC-6Vro9v2OqTFAy8Pxp3s5s-xacJkTzTLjAIE-umPF9PzNLj~QypqIPQMe8PwhT1kJH9cqNjT~3NZvgRF-KXNWbLBu6YdyEeW3W6lMS6UuzDh0hZlWG3v0fKgX64te~rhhTIqJSc55BQTiZFNejltEfT4th6XTO67eD~CfmvR0uyW56kgLu8amEYM4dN6YDbqP7SBuuoJXOG31mlAgpnZHQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Clay County commissioners voted Aug. 19 to direct the county administrator to solicit proposals for legislative representation for the 2025 session and to allow the administrator to prepare a 2026 budget request for ongoing representation.

Commissioners said the diversion project — the county’s top funding priority during the recent legislative session — is entering a critical phase and that outside help is needed to maintain a constant presence in St. Paul. “If we’re gonna wait and incorporate into the 2026 budget, we’re gonna already be way behind,” Commissioner Campbell said during the board discussion, urging prompt action.

County staff and several commissioners recommended moving now to identify and hire a lobbying firm that can work across political caucuses. Jenny (county staff) told the board an initial planning figure of about $40,000 “is a fairly good starting point” for getting work done through December, while noting an actual contract could be higher depending on scope.

The board carried a motion (unanimous) that authorized the administrator to gather proposals for legislative representation for 2025 and to craft a 2026 budget request. Commissioners asked that the administrator consult with staff who have prior legislative experience — specifically naming Jenny and two commissioners — and that the small subgroup return a recommendation to the full board after reviewing proposals.

Closed‑session reference: The meeting also included a closed session earlier in the agenda “regarding labor negotiations per Minnesota Statutes section 13D.03,” which commissioners completed before resuming open session business.

Speakers quoted in this article are identified in the meeting transcript and included in the speaker list accompanying this article.","Commissioners voted to ask the county administrator to collect proposals for legislative representation for 2025 and to prepare a 2026 budget request after members said the county faces a narrow window to secure state diversion funding.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":42,"_43":101,"_45":101,"_46":102,"_48":103,"_50":104,"_52":105,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":106,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":107,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6483606,"Fargo‑Moorhead chamber outlines Innovate ’28 results, asks Clay County to consider 2026 funding",1408000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5666562-0a7d03f5b0304089acccd969d883f8a6&start=1408&end=1408","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5666562-0a7d03f5b0304089acccd969d883f8a6/thumbnail_1408000.jpg","/articles/6483606/Clay-County/Minnesota/FargoMoorhead-chamber-outlines-Innovate-28-results-asks-Clay-County-to-consider-2026-funding","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6483606-e5d7096607e1fb2a4d5dd977b4553653/orig.mp4?Expires=1775284571&Signature=cKfNWs4-m03IJhpb0jKc6DNycn4VSRjnVaHwWDPNd~cNJajRhbGvtCCR7z6vm1Ru4fWdASBYZpwX-Xj8ZO-2idYwZapHD5LZu2KE7BkjETLnumEQKB4rS6~gswqKlXvrXyrTU-JuYu4cDGVwJOv5TovPjSG0sBOPkfNA6UV6zGuCNId5kUVKuVUblcW4Q9976AMhdFIrcXDCpWYYCynPK3r4VDlnAs5X5zqbJNqZJcpWn5cBMqvWrhjescXNRJ-szGbBQB-bvuZ3224J3lr1Yv5zkw3oYEWytnQsrOxuRdF8l-SBVyRqxhNZidNJjmTz6lj1FJEYwYvknnF18Rml2A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Shannon Foll, president of the Fargo‑Moorhead West Fargo Chamber, told the Clay County Board of Commissioners on Aug. 19 that Innovate ’28 — a four‑year joint initiative of the Chamber and the Economic Development Corporation — has concentrated on public policy, workforce and business development and is seeking county funding for 2026.

The chamber described several outcomes and ongoing efforts that it said support the county's economic goals: targeted lobbying at the state level on flood mitigation and tax credits; workforce attraction and retention programs; a virtual‑reality recruiting tool used by at least 14 local companies; and a site‑readiness program that includes the Makara Industrial Park in Clay County. Joe Raso of the EDC said the region still had “over 8,600 jobs being posted by companies across the region” and that the organizations are tracking “over 20,000 individuals” who are prospects for relocation.

Why it matters: County commissioners said the county has made legislative engagement a priority in recent years and is considering whether to continue or expand public investment in regional economic development. Commissioner Campbell and others said the county’s flood protection work and other infrastructure investments have strengthened the case for new business attraction.

The chamber said Innovate ’28 raises roughly $3.9 million per year from a mix of private and public investment, and asked Clay County to “look favorably upon investment in the future at the same level or greater,” adding that the next investor briefing is Oct. 21. The presenters pointed to recent, large-scale projects — including a company described in the presentation as Applied Digital planning a $3,000,000,000 facility — as evidence the region’s profile is increasing, while acknowledging that workforce supply and site readiness must keep pace.

Commissioners asked about coordination with local downtown and rural development groups, how site readiness aligns with the state’s shovel‑ready program, and what the chamber and EDC are doing on career awareness and work‑based learning. The presenters said the chamber runs a teacher immersion “Adventures” program that moved to continuing education credits this year and is planning a bioscience summit to connect students with employers.

The chamber requested that county staff forward any additional budget questions; commissioners said the request will be considered during the county’s 2026 budget process. No formal county appropriation was voted at the Aug. 19 meeting.

Speakers quoted in this article are identified in the board’s public record and included in the meeting transcript.","Shannon Foll of the Fargo‑Moorhead West Fargo Chamber and Joe Raso of the EDC presented outcomes from the Innovate ’28 economic initiative, highlighted workforce and site‑ready efforts, and asked Clay County commissioners to consider a 2026 budget contribution.","actionData","errors"]

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