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County board approves GeoPermits purchase contingent on IT and attorney review
Summary
Aitkin County voted to approve a three‑year service agreement to replace RTVision with GeoPermits for permitting and registration, contingent on favorable review by the county IT director and county attorney.
Environmental Services recommended moving to GeoPermits (Schneider Geospatial) to replace the county’s aging RTVision permitting system, citing better phone and mobile usability, in‑house application editing and workflow configuration, and positive feedback from other Minnesota counties. The county IT director said the licensing model and unlimited user/workflow approach fit county needs; the county attorney will complete contract review and negotiation on outstanding terms.
Commissioners asked about access for seniors and residents without computers; staff said the software is phone‑friendly, and in‑office kiosks and staff assistance would remain available. The board approved the purchase as a contingency motion—approval dependent on final IT and legal review.
