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- Grant County
- 6/10/25
- 06/10/2025
- 15 Minutes
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Overview: During a recent Grant County Board of Commissioners meeting, the board voted to terminate the employment of Jeff Merrick, the county’s facilities manager. The decision followed a discussion about Merrick’s performance and responsibilities, highlighting challenges he faced since the retirement of a key colleague. Merrick, who had served in the role for 13 years, explained that since February, he was expected to manage both his duties and those of the building maintenance worker, who had retired. He expressed that his inability to meet all tasks stemmed from being overburdened, as he was covering two full-time roles.
- MN
- Grant County
- 6/3/25
- 06/04/2025
- 78 Minutes
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Overview: In a recent meeting, the Grant County Board of Commissioners approved a $5,000 contribution to support a group care camp in Ashby, set to benefit over 200 children, mostly from Grant County. The meeting also covered various topics, such as updates to the Emergency Operations Plan, tobacco retailer licensing, and staffing changes in the environmental services office.
- MN
- Grant County
- 5/20/25
- 05/20/2025
- 77 Minutes
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- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Grant County Board of Commissioners meeting focused on two topics: the approval and financing structure of bonds for major ditch projects and the scrutiny of expenses related to lock installations at the sheriff’s office. Discussions also included tax abatements, conference participation, and landscaping bids. Several motions were passed.
- MN
- Grant County
- 5/6/25
- 05/06/2025
- 120 Minutes
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- Highly Noteworthy
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Overview: The Grant County Board of Commissioners convened to discuss several issues, with a focus on proposed state legislation that could shift financial burdens to local taxpayers, potentially increasing levies by an estimated 6.6%. The board emphasized the need for clear communication with constituents to prepare them for potential increases in their property taxes and to encourage them to reach out to state legislators.
- MN
- Grant County
- 4/15/25
- 04/16/2025
- 80 Minutes
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- Highly Noteworthy
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Overview: The Grant County Board of Commissioners approved a contract for road construction on County Road 43 after receiving a notably lower bid from Joe Riley Construction, sparking discussions on project cost estimations and infrastructure improvements. The meeting also touched upon several infrastructure-related topics, including snow removal, lawn care, and waste management.
