In other discussions, the board reviewed and approved the 2026 financial policies presented by the Finance and Taxpayer Services Department. The updates include increasing the capitalization amount in the fixed asset policy to $10,000 and the improvement expenditure in the capital planning policy to $5,000.

Additionally, the meeting addressed challenges in housing availability, particularly for students attending Minnesota College Southeast in Red Wing. The college representative discussed the difficulties students face in securing affordable housing and mentioned plans to collaborate with local zoning authorities to develop land for student housing. The board also discussed the status of several properties in the county, including the anticipated demolition of the Central Research Building and the Moltry Building, as well as the uncertain future of the Bay View Nursing Home, which is currently under HUD control.