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Board reappoints Russ Heiling as Sherburne County surveyor
Summary
The Sherburne County Board voted to reappoint Russ Heiling as county surveyor to a four-year term, with staff highlighting his decades of service and responsibility for monument maintenance; Heiling described the county role as serving taxpayers rather than private clients.
The Sherburne County Board voted to reappoint Russ Heiling as county surveyor for a four-year term extending from 10/03/2026 to 10/03/2030.
County staff recommended the reappointment, noting Heiling’s long tenure and institutional knowledge. A staff presenter told the board the county surveyor’s work ‘‘is absolutely critical to establishing property corners and lot lines,’’ and recommended Heiling’s reappointment. After a brief discussion about notifying homeowners when monuments are reestablished, the board approved the motion on a roll-call vote.
Heiling addressed the commission and described the difference between a county surveyor and a private surveyor: "a private surveyor usually has one client… where at the county here, my best interest—our best interest—is all the taxpayers." He noted the county’s responsibilities include maintaining section corners and monuments rather than performing private surveys.
The action was recorded by roll call; several commissioners voted aye and one abstention was reported on a separate item during the meeting. No amendments or follow-up tasks were recorded for this appointment during the session.
