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Polk County adopts 2026 budget and personnel updates; approves contracts, permits and vehicle purchases
Summary
The Polk County Board approved a 2026 budget and a $29.25 million levy (3% increase), adopted personnel policy changes including Minnesota Paid Leave participation and a new longevity schedule, and approved a range of operational contracts, equipment purchases and planning decisions.
Polk County commissioners voted to adopt the county’s 2026 budget package and set a levy of $29,249,178, a 3% increase from 2025. The board approved a set of related resolutions that together adopt the budget, set non‑represented wage grids for 2026 (including a 4.25% cost‑of‑living adjustment), and confirm elected and department head compensation for the next year.
Staff also presented and the board approved a bundled set of personnel policy revisions effective Jan. 1, 2026. Key changes included:
- Rest and meal period updates tied to 2025 statutory changes (employers must pay employees double time if they work through required breaks). - Sick leave/ESST adjustments (employers may require medical documentation after two days of absence rather…
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