St Louis County Board Meeting September 22, 2026

The St. Louis County Board meeting held on September 22, 2026, included extensive public discussion regarding a petition to reassign part of Greenwood Township to Goodwill Township. The petition raised concerns about emergency services response times, property taxes, and community representation. County officials and residents debated the implications, with some supporting the move for improved fire and EMS services and hospital district funding, while others opposed it due to lack of broad community input and potential tax increases. The county auditor provided detailed tax impact analyses showing potential tax increases for affected Greenwood residents and decreases for Goodwill residents. The board voted to continue the public hearing to November 10, 2026, to allow for further information and public input. Additionally, the board approved several procurement-related items, including awarding a $652,000 contract for clearing and grading work for the Ranger ATV Club, authorizing a contract for landfill equipment upgrades with Iron Range Plumbing and Heating, and adopting 2027 health and dental insurance rate increases (15% for health, 10% for dental) with associated plan design changes. The board also approved resolutions related to planning commission membership changes and set public hearings for the 2027 fee schedule and property tax budget. These actions reflect ongoing capital improvement projects, contract awards, and budgetary decisions impacting county operations and services.