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Board of Commissioners

Regular Meeting

Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at 9:00 AM CDT · Board Chambers, Government Center, 151 4th St SE, Rochester

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Attendance

Bram Szymanski present · Constance Aluko present · Ellery Vandenberg present · Harold Pemberton-Reyes present · Roseanne Delacroix present

  • 1. Consent File 2026-0427 Administration Approved

    Approval of Minutes

    Approval of the minutes of the previous regular meeting.

    Recommendation: Approve the minutes as presented.

    Action taken ▶ Watch at 2:20
  • Regular Agenda
  • 1. Action File 2026-0416 Parks Approved

    Trail Easement Acquisition — Douglas State Trail Connector

    Acquisition of a permanent trail easement to close a 0.8-mile gap.

    Recommendation: Authorise acquisition of the easement and execution of the grant agreement.

    Fiscal impact: $209,500 total; County share $52,375 from the Parks capital fund.

    Action taken ▶ Watch at 25:20

    Motion: Motion to authorise acquisition of the Douglas State Trail connector easement.
    Moved by Bram Szymanski, seconded by Constance Aluko
    Carried 5 aye
    Bram Szymanski: aye · Constance Aluko: aye · Ellery Vandenberg: aye · Harold Pemberton-Reyes: aye · Roseanne Delacroix: aye

  • 2. Action File 2026-0429 Public Works Approved

    Solid Waste Rate Schedule — 2027

    Setting tipping fees and service rates for 2027.

    Recommendation: Adopt the 2027 solid waste rate schedule.

    Fiscal impact: Enterprise fund; no levy impact.

    Action taken ▶ Watch at 47:50

    Motion: Motion to adopt the 2027 solid waste rate schedule.
    Moved by Roseanne Delacroix, seconded by Ellery Vandenberg
    Carried 5 aye
    Bram Szymanski: aye · Constance Aluko: aye · Ellery Vandenberg: aye · Harold Pemberton-Reyes: aye · Roseanne Delacroix: aye