Official Proceedings

Pope County 

Board of Commissioners 

Regular Board Meeting

Tuesday, October 1, 2024

The Pope County Board of Commissioners Regular Board Meeting duly noticed for Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at the Pope County Courthouse, 3rd Floor Board Room, 130 E Minnesota Avenue, Glenwood, MN 56334 was called to order at 9:00 AM by the Chair, Paul Gerde, with the following Board Members also present: Paul Gremmels, Larry Lindor, Gordy Wagner, and Paul Wildman.  Neil Nelson, County Attorney, and Kersten Kappmeyer, County Administrator, were also present.  The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

Approval of Agenda and Approval of Official Proceedings for September 17, 2024 were presented by Chair Gerde. Motion to approve the agenda, made by Wildman and seconded by Gremmels, Carried Unanimously. Motion to approve the Official Proceedings for September 17, 2024 as presented, made by Lindor and seconded by Wagner, Carried Unanimously. 

Introduction of New Employee: Tina Lindquist, Pope County Emergency Management Director was presented by Jackie Stevens, Human Resources Director.  Tina Lindquist was welcomed by the Board to employment with Pope County and wished well in her new position.

Update Delegate and Alternate Positions for Emergency Services Board (ESB) Subcommittees was presented by Tim Riley, Sheriff. Motion to appoint members as recommended for the Emergency Services Board (ESB) subcommittees, and update the County Committee Assignments accordingly, made by Lindor and seconded by Wagner, Carried Unanimously. A record of all committee assignments is maintained by the County Administrator’s Office.

County Engineer Brian Giese presented the Highway Department Monthly Update as an informational item.

Approval of Additional 2024 Tobacco Retailer License Application was presented by Kersten Kappmeyer, Administrator. Motion to approve the presented 2024 Tobacco Retailer License Application from The Vape Den (Starbuck) as presented, made by Wildman and seconded by Wagner, Carried Unanimously.

Pay Bills, Supplemental Bills, Per Diems and Employee Reimbursements was presented by Stephanie Rust, Auditor/Treasurer. Motion to approve payment of bills of $104,015.51 plus employee reimbursements of $238.98, totaling $104,254.49. This motion, made by Lindor and seconded by Wagner, Carried Unanimously, and were paid as follows:  Arnquist Flooring $14,371.30; Election Systems & Software, Inc. $8,636.25; Intereum, Inc $49,728.00; NKCC Properties LLC $3,150.00; Obenland & Nelson $5,675.00; Regents Of The University Of Minnesota $5,702.43; UKG Inc $4,247.97; 28 payments less than $2000 $12,504.56.  Motion to enter the Per Diem Expense Reports into the record, made by Wildman and seconded by Lindor, Carried Unanimously. 

Informational updates were given by the County Attorney, Administrator, Auditor/Treasurer, and County Commissioners, and there being no other business before the Board, the meeting was adjourned by the Chair at 10:09 AM. 

Kersten Kappmeyer,

County Administrator

Paul Gerde, 

Chair of the Board

Oct. 21