Clay County MN Board of Commissioners 9/22/26

The Clay County MN Board of Commissioners held a meeting on September 22, 2026, during which several procurement-related decisions were made. The board approved a motion to lease a new minivan for the Technology Services department through Enterprise Fleets, with a five-year lease funded internally, citing cost savings compared to outright purchase. Additionally, the board appointed two commissioners to a planning commission subcommittee tasked with reviewing the county's solar ordinance, which may impact future land use and infrastructure projects. The board also approved the 2027 preliminary levy resolution, setting the maximum property tax levy for the upcoming year, with discussions highlighting the challenges of unfunded state mandates and budget pressures. Other agenda items included the formation of an opioid settlement workgroup, updates on United Way fundraising efforts, and various committee reports. No contract awards or RFPs were explicitly mentioned beyond the vehicle lease approval and subcommittee appointments.