At its Dec. 31 meeting, the Morrison County Board of Commissioners approved a consent agenda, acted on a one-off license renewal, recorded a Sourcewell board election vote and closed the year with ceremonial remarks.

The board amended the agenda to add item 5.1, a Food Pool Lodging (FPL) license renewal for the 10 Spot bar lounge, at a member's request. Commissioner Winter moved to add the item, and Commissioner Moran seconded; the board agreed and the addition was carried.

Later in the meeting staff said the 10 Spot had not completed required paperwork in time for the prior packet and presented the renewal as a single, routine matter. A motion to approve the consent agenda and associated items passed on a roll-call vote; multiple commissioners seconded the 10 Spot motion and it was carried.

The board also received a Sourcewell ballot with two candidates for the regional cooperative's representative: incumbent Steve Barrows (Crow Wing County commissioner) and Brian Winkles (Wadena County commissioner). Ballots were submitted and counted internally: three votes went to Barrows and two to Winkles. The county clerk said Morrison County's ballot will be cast for Steve Barrows.

As part of year-end business, commissioners presented a certificate of appreciation to Commissioner Michael Muir for serving as board chair in 2025 (certificate dated Dec. 31, 2025). The meeting concluded with scheduling notes for January committee and planning meetings and seasonal greetings.

Where votes were recorded on the public record, the clerk called roll. The clerk and staff noted some routine filing and scheduling follow-up, and commissioners requested further budget detail on items set for 2026 planning and budget discussions.