Michelle R. KnutsonAuditor-Treasurer
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Big Stone County
Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Big Stone County.
- Buyer type:
- County
- Location:
- Ortonville, MN
- Country:
- US
Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Big Stone County.
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
128636
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
73
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
5,054
Propensity to Spend
How likely this buyer is to spend on new technology based on operating budget trends.
AI Adoption Score
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Startup Friendliness
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Latest Budget Year
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Operating Budget
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Includes fiscal year calendars, procurement complexity scores, and strategic insights.
Board meetings and strategic plans from Big Stone County
The board approved an agenda addition, authorized the payment of claims, and received a report on Human Service Performance Management. Key actions included approving a Foster Care Transportation Agreement, accepting additional CSP funding, and authorizing the Minnesota Cyber Response Team service agreement. The board discussed loan and appropriation matters concerning the Big Stone County Fair Board, awarded a construction contract for a bridge project, and held an executive session to discuss real property transactions. The meeting concluded with a work session involving budget development and ordinance discussions.
The board addressed a wide range of administrative and operational matters. Key discussions included the development of an ordinance regarding golf cart and ATV use on county roads, approval of financial claims, and the approval of a tobacco license application. The board reviewed updates from the Pioneerland Library and evaluated various agreements, funding initiatives, and fee waivers presented by the Family Services Director. Significant decisions included terminating the Beardsley solar project, approving public health compliance contracts for tobacco and cannabis, authorizing applications for environmental and agricultural grants, and approving personnel recruitment. Additionally, the board held a public hearing and formally adopted the Data Center Moratorium ordinance.
The Board authorized payment of claims to various vendors and approved the selection of a new life insurance carrier. Key resolutions included setting 2027 health insurance rates, authorizing the purchase of new playground equipment and mulch for Toqua Park, and approving multiple initiatives for the highway department, including a bridge bidding process, five-year construction and equipment plans, and the pre-ordering of a tandem truck. A request for temporary part-time employment was also approved.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
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