Crow Wing County Regular County Board Meeting 07/14/2026

The Crow Wing County Board of Commissioners held their regular meeting on July 14, 2026, where several procurement and land management issues were discussed. Key procurement-related actions included approval of the reclassification and intended sale of tax-forfeited lands, with six parcels identified for divestment. The board also approved a budget amendment related to the Northern Reliability Project, which involved acquiring 172 acres of right-of-way easements valued at $453,800, with funds allocated for reforestation efforts following a significant forest fire. Additionally, the board approved out-of-state travel for staff to attend a national correctional health care conference and considered land use map amendments and preliminary plats for residential development. The meeting also included approval of participation in the Minnesota Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) program, designating the St. Paul Port Authority to administer the program locally, facilitating financing for energy improvements on commercial properties. Finally, the board approved a settlement agreement and plat condition amendment allowing a property owner to resume building permit processes. Several motions related to these procurement and land use matters were passed unanimously or with majority support.