Clay County Board of Commissioners Live Meeting 10/20/2026

The Clay County Board of Commissioners’ October 20, 2026 meeting included several fee and service decisions and a major bridge procurement. The board approved payment of bills and vouchers (no total stated) and approved increasing child care health consultation fees from $45 to $50 per hour. For substance use disorder comprehensive assessments, it amended and approved an increase from $125 to $162.24, effective January 1, 2027; staff were asked to provide updated revenue estimates. The board also approved a cooperative agreement with Hennepin County for title examination services and a related fee schedule, including a $350 minimum for standard services, a $475 hourly rate, and an $1,100 minimum for certain subsequent proceedings.

The board approved awarding the Glendon Township Bridge project to Redstone Construction for $2,228,337.50. The engineer’s estimate was $2,100,992.50, and staff said the township bridge fund would cover the cost. The bridge is intended to maintain agricultural access and avoid heavy farm equipment using Highway 336. The board also approved a county notary policy. Committee reports referenced grant and funding work, including court-security project reviews and $1.2 million in state funding for a residential treatment facility conversion, but no additional procurement award was identified in those reports.