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The office recorded 83 civil services, total paid services of $4,334 and 1,411 noncharged services. Transports during August accounted for approximately 5,067 miles and about 167.5 deputy hours, officials said.

The sheriff reported the county no longer receives medical services at the jail from the previously contracted provider; deputies now transport inmates to hospitals for initial medical evaluation and medication. The change began a few weeks earlier and the sheriff said this will likely increase mileage for transports in September.

Operational statistics for August included five DUI arrests, four drug-related cases and nine fraud calls. The sheriff urged residents to be cautious about frauds and scams, noting that many reports arrive via text and phone calls and advising people to verify suspicious contacts before sending money.

Animal complaints were notable in August: the office logged 21 animal complaints, mostly dogs running at large, and some livestock calls. The sheriff said many of these calls originate in smaller communities without local police departments.

The sheriff also noted increased school patrols for September and said staffing and training are underway, with several new hires in training.

Commissioners asked clarifying questions about medical services and citation categories; the sheriff answered that federal and ICE inmates are processed per federal rules and that jail transports now include trips to hospitals for medical intake.

No formal action accompanied the report.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","9-23-25 Polk County Board Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","Sheriff's office reported August activity including 2,592 calls, increased transports after local medical provider stopped jail services, five DUI arrests and ongoing fraud calls; the office warned residents about scams and provided a nonemergency number.","taxTitle","Polk County, Minnesota","taxId",71063,"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},6483011,"Polk County commissioners approve 4.5% preliminary levy; public hearing set for Dec. 2",515,974000,1489000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5823899-187b45d2114830e190149963361b0fa7&start=974&end=1489","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5823899-187b45d2114830e190149963361b0fa7/thumbnail_974000.jpg","/articles/6483011/Polk-County/Minnesota/Polk-County-commissioners-approve-45-preliminary-levy-public-hearing-set-for-Dec-2","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6483011-3db4510e142498b7c292e641cba87daf/orig.mp4?Expires=1770589522&Signature=LMXangEZXT8M8Fbhly4~zEeX8R-B9bqJdtI5GNXU2N0zswwk3X3IkirbcoN7AfTX6gjmY1yZnY3-Cos471jeq0b10YYgaTf87PhahQn~oSiNKuHgrVgVx9NUF0mHVGu3qzxhgkX~43rX28XJJ4Br~tNVUChHkW0q8aagApn6GIteBSTJrMAVJRja1j2Ze4XasSiOoxhCnxUyqofPA326OcY~76T4E4cV~aCYaWgbE9oTp9wGdrDgm2dhbI8yTAvEzGCadKy6MIF-8uKG57lgV4kjINV9jhaCSp1g292T5dTllKP3vKnErmjY52VamMRZ6ABHp-UjuB9xPwRkqjOA-A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Polk County commissioners voted to adopt a preliminary levy resolution that caps the county's levy at $29,675,137, a move board members said preserves some margin while they finalize the 2026 budget. The board set the public hearing on the budget for Dec. 2 at 6 p.m. in the same meeting room.

Commissioners said the 4.5% preliminary levy corresponds with an increase county staff estimated at roughly $1.2 million to $1.3 million. Board members said they plan further review through October before adopting final levy and budget resolutions in mid-December.

County staff and commissioners outlined the calendar for the levy and budget process: notices to taxpayers will go out in mid-November, the public hearing is on Dec. 2, and the board expects to adopt final resolutions at its Dec. 16 meeting. Commissioners emphasized the preliminary number is a maximum; the board may lower the levy but not increase it after the resolution is passed.

Commissioners and staff discussed using fund balance and other budget adjustments as part of the process. One commissioner noted each percentage point of the levy equates to roughly $280,000'$300,000 in tax revenue, underscoring the magnitude of even small percentage changes. The board agreed to continue work through October to identify potential cuts and to limit the use of cash reserves where possible.

Votes and procedural notes: the board made a motion to adopt the preliminary levy with a 4.5% cap and carried the motion by voice vote at the meeting.","The Polk County Board of Commissioners approved a preliminary levy resolution capping the levy at $29,675,137 and set a Dec. 2 public hearing on the budget; commissioners said they will try to lower the levy before the final vote.",{"_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},6482999,"Polk County approves change order to expand concrete repairs at county facility",622,2716000,3338000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5823899-187b45d2114830e190149963361b0fa7&start=2716&end=3338","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5823899-187b45d2114830e190149963361b0fa7/thumbnail_2716000.jpg","/articles/6482999/Polk-County/Minnesota/Polk-County-approves-change-order-to-expand-concrete-repairs-at-county-facility","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6482999-cc75500b27af79104f7216019fda00ed/orig.mp4?Expires=1770589522&Signature=dChUPeDnZ2Jo-lRDddi-4rg6gjwZbx2UC9h-LMFRqxcc41UZcPyzadIA5JDoHEGnjXYc5bbEgQtBbv-21J5ntMzyUDPBsZbX6~ZTMtHW5dE2zETqSg9IrX1p0zkLTYb99s7AiIU3FsTW3q0WWspy-HeiK5nLlHegHa5vyU6nUm0nCHCfSI6jyCCMjFsxqGmjz8jO81txud9L7xEWl0MLCcMeTRxh673gU8PtTtppScWHPm56cG-5fBHB9rS2jA~j1DtysXWAFhX9RCDU42W0CNf2lWOW9NIKtpB9We0oxaEJcKFDxHweIptdlTIkmL0nvRZ5M5kgcTf1sbLzH11eTA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Polk County commissioners unanimously approved a change order to expand concrete repair work at a county facility after contractors made relief cuts during the first pour. County staff said the first-phase concrete pour had cured and the relief cuts created a need to match an expanded footprint and address sinking areas and potholes.

Staff told the board the original contract amount for the work was $21,740 and requested a change order to cover the additional square footage required to tie into newly cut joints and patch areas that were sinking under repeated freeze-thaw cycles. Commissioners approved the change order by voice vote; staff noted the work area is coned off and the county will ask the public and haulers to exercise caution while work continues.

Staff said they expect the remaining phases to proceed to the south and that the county yard waste access remains available during construction. The board asked staff to coordinate worker safety and traffic flow while the repairs are under way.","The board approved a change order to expand concrete repair work at a county facility to match recent relief cuts; the original bid was $21,740 and staff asked for a change order to cover additional square footage.",{"_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},6483002,"Polk County awards demolition bid in Crookston, approves Chalais State final plat",528,2176000,2704000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5823899-187b45d2114830e190149963361b0fa7&start=2176&end=2704","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5823899-187b45d2114830e190149963361b0fa7/thumbnail_2176000.jpg","/articles/6483002/Polk-County/Minnesota/Polk-County-awards-demolition-bid-in-Crookston-approves-Chalais-State-final-plat","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6483002-dfcaa5d9c0ebd1f82195f6b15b56cd4a/orig.mp4?Expires=1770589522&Signature=Yh4oNBRC7wgkfXZnimPW9NnNx5c4BOy0b4yN0oMTSK7xfm5THS09-DKCRmUMVm7AK1o6YW14MN~NoNLdj40Hs-5dVuuAyRe1qdkJEjigZkmTx4SW7A-Vle56lGFNP3vxgKXZPCDLNpXs07Kw3oosTTneD~f2XNYYYPR2NPPFFe3yDt-9hTNQSxHU1xGJEChhQwMDFGnE76FFZKo3wXY~3EFWJER7dGubzq4IyRI9yOakdqJcSED4Ai-O-STofRafhRa5uR-QmGXy5~K22Ce7cABVPdUlL5s2cnyPWDFpw6dmA0w3qxKLE6ZqCbrTcG~hk4hDv6sHBpCk60TU0w6ydA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Polk County commissioners approved several land and property items, awarding a tax-forfeit demolition contract and approving a final plat for recording.

The board awarded the demolition contract for a tax-forfeit property at 117 Washington Ave. in Crookston to the lowest responsible bidder, Lyle Wilkins Inc., in the amount of $19,749. County staff said asbestos sampling and abatement were completed in July and that the property was not suitable for rehabilitation. The motion to award the bid carried on voice vote.

Separately, the board approved the Chalais State final plat. County planning staff told commissioners they had received FEMA documentation removing the home and garage from the floodplain based on new elevation information from Houston Engineering. Staff said the final plat had been cleaned up for recording and that Mylar copies for signature were expected before the next meeting; the board carried the motion to approve the final plat.

Votes and procedural notes: the board moved and seconded both items and approved them by voice vote at the meeting.","The board awarded a tax-forfeit demolition contract for 117 Washington Ave., Crookston, to Lyle Wilkins Inc. for $19,749 and approved the Chalais State final plat after FEMA removed structures from the floodplain.","actionData","errors"]

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