Kittson County Board of Commissioners Proceedings June 2, 2026

July 29, 2026

Date: June 2, 2026

Time: 9:00 AM

Attendance: Commissioners: Gillie, Younggren, Johnson, Swenson and Jones.

1. Call to Order

The meeting was called to order by Chair Younggren.

2. Pledge of Allegiance

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

3. Approval of Agenda

Motion: To approve the agenda.

Motion by: Commissioner Jones

Second by: Commissioner Gillie

Motion carried.

4. Public Comment

Chair Younggren asked for public comment. Hearing none.

5. Approval of Board Minutes

Motion: To approve May 19, 2026 minutes.

Motion by: Commissioner Gillie

Second by: Commissioner Swenson

Motion carried.

6. Approval of Bills, Meals and Per Diems

Motion: To approve the bills, meals and per diems.

Motion by: Commissioner Swenson

Second by: Commissioner Johnson

Motion carried.

· Commissioner’s $204,052.47

· Auditor’s

§ May 19, 2026 $23,041.22

§ May 20, 2026 $83,017.2

§ May 22, 2026 $17,549.20

§ May 27, 2026 $1,048,360.86

o Meal Reimbursements $238.92

o Per Diems

§ Loren Younggren $180.00

§ Theresia Gillie $420.00

7. Kittson County CFO Shirley Swenson

a. Swenson presented for consideration a fireworks application from Spark 1 Inc for Kickin’ Up Kountry.

Motion: To approve the application.

Motion by: Commissioner Swenson

Second by: Commissioner Johnson

Motion carried.

b. Swenson presented for consideration Resolution #26-09.

2026 COUNTY BOARD APPROVAL OF TAX-FORFEITED LANDS

WHEREAS, the Kittson County Board of Commissioners, State of Minnesota, desires to offer for sale certain parcels of land that have forfeited to the State of Minnesota due to nonpayment of property taxes; and

WHEREAS, the Kittson County Board of Commissioners has reviewed and viewed said parcels and determined that such parcels are classified as non-conservation lands pursuant to Minnesota Statute §282.01; and

WHEREAS, Minnesota law prohibits any individual who has delinquent property taxes on property owned in their name from bidding on tax-forfeited property; and

WHEREAS, an individual prohibited from bidding due to delinquent taxes may not utilize another individual to bid on tax-forfeited property on their behalf; and

WHEREAS, the County Board finds that the parcels identified on the attached listing comply with applicable Minnesota statutes governing the classification and sale of tax-forfeited lands.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Kittson County Board of Commissioners that:

The attached parcels of tax-forfeited land have been viewed by the County Board and comply with Minnesota Statutes §§ 85.012, 92.461, 282.01, Subdivision 8, Chapter 272, and other applicable statutes requiring withholding of tax-forfeited lands from sale.

The Kittson County Board of Commissioners hereby requests approval from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources for the public sale of said tax-forfeited lands.

The attached listing entitled "List of Tax-Forfeited Parcels Available for Public Sale," maintained in the Taxpayer Services Office, is incorporated by reference and made part of this Resolution.

Swenson presented three parcels, one each in the cities of St. Vincent, Kennedy and Hallock.

Motion: To approve Resolution #26-09.

Motion by: Commissioner Gillie

Second by: Commissioner Jones

Motion carried.

c. Swenson presented a liquor license for Far North Spirits for approval.

Motion: To approve the license.

Motion by: Commissioner Gillie

Second by: Commissioner Johnson

Motion carried.

8. Kittson County Administrator Aimee Sugden

a. Sugden requested approval to purchase window coverings in the amount of $3,734.53. This purchase was planned for in the 2026 construction project.

Motion: To approve the purchase.

Motion by: Commissioner Gillie

Second by: Commissioner Swenson

Motion carried.

b. Sugden presented a letter of resignation from Victor Camacho effective May 29, 2026.

Motion: To approve the resignation with regret.

Motion by: Commissioner Gillie

Second by: Commissioner Jones

Motion carried.

c. Sugden presented to the board the Planned Service Agreement with Johnson Controls. This is a three-year agreement beginning June 1, 2026 and ending May 31, 2029.

Motion: To approve acceptance of the service agreement.

Motion by: Commissioner Gillie

Second by: Commissioner Swenson

Motion carried.

9. Other Business

None.

10. Committee Reports

Commissioner Gillie~Enbridge

Commissioner Younggren~SAPTF

Commissioner Jones~None

Commissioner Johnson~None

Commissioner Swenson~None

11. Correspondence

Sugden received a letter from the Northwest MN Housing Authority detailing their levy resolution passed in May.

12. Upcoming Meetings

Regular Board Tuesday, June 16, 2026 @ 5:00 pm

Board of Equalization Tuesday, June 16 @ 6:00 pm

15. Adjournment

Motion: To approve to adjourn.

Motion by: Commissioner Jones

Second by: Commissioner Swenson

Motion carried.

Loren Younggren, Chair _________________________________
Kittson County Board of Commissioners

Shirley Swenson, Chief Financial Officer _________________________________
Kittson County