Clay County MN Board of Commissioners 11/10/26

At its November 10, 2026 meeting, the Clay County Board of Commissioners approved payment of bills and vouchers and voted to extend the Make Morehead Home property tax rebate program, with a public hearing scheduled on the county’s extension. The board also authorized Clay County Public Health to apply for a Minnesota Department of Health grant of $125,000–$175,000 to prevent commercial nicotine and tobacco use among young people, in partnership with Moorhead Area Public Schools. The proposed grant would run for two years beginning in March 2027, with a possible three-year extension subject to performance and available funding; no award has been made yet.

The board approved proceeding with contract negotiations with the South Dakota Department of Corrections, Division of Youth Services, for youth placement services at the West Central Regional Juvenile Center. The proposed contract will return to the board for final approval after further negotiations and legal review; officials said additional non-member referrals could increase revenue to offset operating costs, but no contract amount was provided. Following a public hearing, the board also adopted Ordinance 26-3 amending county solar energy system regulations, including revisions discussed during the hearing to setbacks and tree-management requirements. The amendment establishes standards for future projects within county jurisdiction. No other specific procurement awards or contract amounts were identified.