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Votes at a glance: Becker County board actions and procurement approvals

Becker County Board of Commissioners · April 21, 2026

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Summary

Board actions included adoption of Ordinance 23 (housing trust fund), approval of resolution 4262e to secure the landfill, procurement awards for highway materials and a squad car equipment purchase, setting a public hearing for the business subsidy policy and authorization to sign opioid settlement participation forms.

Key board votes and formal actions from the Becker County meeting:

- Ordinance 23 (Housing Trust Fund): Adopted by voice vote. Motion to approve was made and seconded; staff will return with administrative guidelines and potential revenue sources including state matching grants.

- Resolution 4262e (Landfill security): Adopted in roll-call vote. The resolution directs staff to pursue fencing, gates, signage and to solicit bids; no vendor contract was awarded at this meeting.

- Business subsidy policy public hearing: The board set a public hearing for the updated business subsidy policy for June 16 at 9 a.m. (motion carried).

- Highway procurement: The board approved bid awards recommended by highway staff (sealcoat materials and dust control) and approved a weed‑spray service contract; awards were approved by voice vote as presented in staff recommendations.

- Squad car equipment: The board approved purchase and installation of squad car equipment totaling $126,405.70.

- Opioid settlement participation: The board authorized designated signers (board chair, county administrator or an authorized county designee) to accept and sign national opioid settlement participation/acknowledgment forms in order to meet timelines.

These votes create immediate next steps for staff: solicit quotes and return with recommended awards for landfill securing; prepare implementation details for the housing trust fund; and schedule the business subsidy hearing and policy review.