Clay County Board of Commissioners Live Meeting 9/15/2026

The Clay County Board of Commissioners held a meeting on September 15, 2026, which included several procurement-related discussions and approvals. The board approved advertising for bids on the Glendon Township Bridge replacement project with a construction and engineering budget just under $2.4 million, with a bid letting date set for October 20, 2026. They also discussed and approved organizational changes within the Detoxification Program, including restructuring RN lead positions and adding an administrative assistant, resulting in net savings and improved operational efficiency. Additionally, the board approved the Clay County Housing and Redevelopment Authority's request to levy and collect a special benefit tax of $300,000 for 2027 to support homelessness and housing programs, noting the levy leverages significant outside funding. The board also approved rehiring a deputy auditor for payroll functions. Two public hearings were held regarding rezoning requests to remove resource protection biological overlay zoning for gravel mining; one request for 30 acres was approved, while another similar request was denied based on environmental concerns. The board discussed budget preparations for the upcoming levy, aiming to reduce the levy rate to 5.79% with ongoing adjustments. Various committee reports were provided, including updates on infrastructure projects, grant applications, and regional collaborations. Motions related to budget, personnel, and procurement were passed with unanimous or majority votes throughout the meeting.