In the organizational meeting, the board’s first significant action was the election of new leadership. Rosemary Franzen was nominated and unanimously elected as the board chair for 2026, while Jamie Lee was similarly elected as vice chair.

Another notable decision made during the meeting was the setting of minimum salaries for the county sheriff and county attorney positions, which are slated for election in 2026. The board set the minimum salary for these roles at $140,376, aligning with the existing pay structure for grade 220 on the county’s wage grid. This step is a statutory requirement to inform potential candidates of the minimum compensation for these elected positions.

Additionally, the board appointed the Brainer Dispatch as the official county newspaper for 2026 following a review of printing and publishing bids. They also resolved standard procedures for closed meetings and per meeting rates for citizens serving on advisory committees, maintaining the previous year’s practices.