-Southern MN Tourism Association funding request-Lisa Havelka, Tourism Director: typical support for the SMTA organization from the county has been $500, suggested investment is based on a population model that would put the cost at $1,600 to the county. Will wait on a decision in June after the management committee meeting.
-Prescription Drug Disposal, Dan McIntosh, Steele Co. Attorney: Develop a program to promote the proper disposal of medication to prevent the abuse and misuse of them. Other surrounding counties are currently conducting this type of program and are finding a large use for both the disposal of legal and illegal drugs. Costs are around $5,000 for disposal of the drugs. No decision on funding was made at this meeting.
-County Attorney Dan McIntosh gave a brief update on the attorney’s office. Christine Long was just moved to county bench so they will be filling that position soon. 1700 cases annually through their department. Goal for staff to cross train into different area of the department.
-Sheriff’s Cars, Steele co. sheriff & deputy: 3 new car dealerships in Steele Co. received the request for proposal; 2 of3 submitted bids. $21k average cost; compared cost with the state purchasing process. Costs similar. 2nd bid for another vehicle-sheriff proposes to wait until later this summer when there is a new state bid on the all wheel drive vehicles.
- Kelly Harder resignation: authorizing the process to hire a replacement discussed. Kelly is on the job until the beginning of July.
-DNR requested purchase of some land from the county. They need approval of the county board to make the purchase.
-Utilize courthouse location for tower for the 800MHz system.
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Brad Meier
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This is great to develop a program to promote the proper disposal of medication to prevent the abuse and misuse of them.
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