Douglas County adopts consolidated fee schedule after public hearing

Douglas County commissioners voted to adopt a consolidated county fee schedule after a public hearing and staff presentation explaining the changes. Lee, representing county staff, said the compilation effort followed Minnesota statute 373.41 and was intended to simplify fees for residents by collecting and standardizing charges across departments.

The resolution to adopt the schedule was moved by Tim and seconded by Jeff. Commissioners conducted a roll-call vote and the motion carried. Janice, who helped assemble the fee list, brought copies for commissioners and staff to review. Lee told the board the effort identified repetitive or mismatched fees and aimed to make fees more accessible on the county website.

Commissioners described the change as an organizational improvement rather than a major policy shift; there were no public comments during the hearing. The board approved the schedule as presented and directed staff to implement the updated fee list and post it for public access.