MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING NELSON COUNTY COMMISSION June 2, 2026 - 8 a.m. The meeting was called to order at 8 a.m. by Chairman Cody Johnson with the following commissioners also present: Doug Flaagan, Mike Haugland, Cameron Swenson and Aaron Mork. Nathan Parks, auditor, and Josh Frey, state’s attorney, were also present. The commission and visitors recited the Pledge of Allegiance. Moved by Commissioner Mork and seconded by Commissioner Haugland to approve the agenda as presented. All members voted “yes.” Motion carried. Lisa Paintner joined the meeting to interview for the vacant clerk of court and recorder position. Discussion was had on candidates for the human resource contracted position and the vacant clerk of court and recorder position. Discussion was tabled until the June 2 regular meeting. There being no further business, moved by Commissioner Haugland and seconded by Commissioner Swenson to adjourn the meeting at 8:38 a.m. All members voted “yes.” Motion carried. Meeting adjourned. Nathan Parks Nelson County Auditor Cody Johnson Chairman Nelson County Commissioners MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING NELSON COUNTY PARK BOARD June 2, 2026 - 8:30 a.m. The meeting was called to order at 8:40 by Chairman Cody Johnson with the following Park Board members also present: Doug Flaagan, Mike Haugland, Harley Eidsness, Cameron Swenson and Aaron Mork. Also present was Nathan Parks, auditor. Moved by Park Board member Swenson and seconded by Park Board member Mork to approve the minutes for the May 19 meeting. All members voted “yes.” Motion carried. Agenda Additions -- Fireworks. Moved by Park Board member Mork and seconded by Park Board member Haugland to approve the agenda as amended. All members voted “yes.” Motion carried. Public Comments -- None. Donna Rickford, campground manager, joined the meeting to discuss campground and bar and café business. Bud Pittenger, maintenance manager, joined the meeting to discuss campground business. Directive was given to Nathan Parks, auditor, to send a letter to Jesse Schuh to have his camper moved. Discussion was had on the 4th of July fireworks show. Directive was given to Nathan Parks, auditor, to see if the Lakota Fire Department was available again at their monthly meeting. Moved by Park Board member Mork and seconded by Park Board member Haugland to approve a $2,000 budget for fireworks in addition to donations to be received. On a roll call vote all members voted “yes.” Motion carried. There being no further business, moved by Park Board member Haugland and seconded by Park Board member Flaagan to adjourn the meeting at 9:07. All members voted “yes.” Meeting adjourned. Nathan Parks Secretary Cody Johnson Chairman Nelson County Commission MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING NELSON COUNTY COMMISSION June 2, 2026 - 9 a.m. The meeting was called to order at 9:11 a.m. by Chairman Cody Johnson with the following commissioners also present: Doug Flaagan, Mike Haugland, Cameron Swenson and Aaron Mork. Nathan Parks, auditor, was also present. The commission and visitors recited the Pledge of Allegiance. Moved by Commissioner Mork and seconded by Commissioner Haugland to approve the minutes from the May 19 meeting. All members voted “yes.” Motion carried. Additions to Agenda -- Interim superintendent of schools. Moved by Commissioner Swenson and seconded by Commissioner Flaagan to approve the agenda as amended. All members voted “yes.” Motion carried. Public Comments -- None. Curt Loe, highway superintendent, was unable to join the meeting but discussion was had on road and bridge business. Traci Trostad, NDSU Extension, joined the meeting to introduce Will Stover, who will be fulfilling an internship with the Nelson County agent this summer. Discussion was revisited on candidates to contract for Nelson County human resources. Moved by Commissioner Mork and seconded by Commissioner Swenson to select Julie Vetter, UpSkill HR, to the contracted human resource position at a rate of $1,000 per month for 12 hours per month. On a roll call vote all members voted “yes.” Motion carried. Discussion was revisited on candidates for the vacant clerk of court and recorder position. Moved by Commissioner Mork and seconded by Commissioner Swenson to offer the position of clerk of court and recorder to Lisa Paintner at the salary discussed because of her education and experience. On a roll call vote all members voted “yes.” Motion carried. A recess was taken at 10:01 and the meeting reconvened at 10:06. Michelle Linstad, tax director, joined the meeting to discuss tax director business. Moved by Commissioner Swenson and seconded by Commissioner Flaagan to approve an abatement for parcel 15-0007-24731-000. All members voted “yes.” Motion carried. Discussion was had on the vacant veterans service officer position and seeing if there is interest in a local resident filling that position part-time. Nelson County currently contracts with Ramsey and Benson counties to share the position. Moved by Commissioner Swenson and seconded by Commissioner Haugland to advertise for a part-time veterans service officer. On a roll call vote all members voted “yes.” Motion carried. The commissioners gave updates on their portfolios. Moved by Commissioner Flaagan and seconded by Commissioner Haugland to approve the bills as presented. On a roll call vote all members voted “yes.” Motion carried. There being no further business, moved by Commissioner Swenson and seconded by Commissioner Mork to adjourn the meeting at 11:07 a.m. All members voted “yes.” Motion carried. Meeting adjourned. Nathan Parks Nelson County Auditor Cody Johnson Chairman Nelson County Commissioners MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING NELSON COUNTY COMMISSION June 4, 2026 - 10:30 a.m. The Nelson County Commission attended the road safety review for Highway 2 through Lakota at the intersection of Highway 1 and 2. Nelson County commissioners present: Cody Johnson and Cameron Swenson. Also present: Nathan Parks, auditor, and Kurt Schwind, sheriff. No action was taken. Meeting adjourned. Nathan Parks Nelson County Auditor Cody Johnson Chairman Nelson County Commissioners MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING NELSON COUNTY PARK BOARD June 16, 2026 - 8:30 a.m. The meeting was called to order at 8:30 by Chairman Cody Johnson with the following Park Board members also present: Dennis Fahey, Doug Flaagan, Mike Haugland, Harley Eidsness, Cameron Swenson and Aaron Mork. Also present was Nathan Parks, auditor. Moved by Park Board member Mork and seconded by Park Board member Swenson to approve the minutes for the June 2 meeting. All members voted “yes.” Motion carried. Agenda Additions -- None. Moved by Park Board member Flaagan and seconded by Park Board member Haugland to approve the agenda as presented. All members voted “yes.” Motion carried. Public Comments -- None. Donna Rickford, campground manager, joined the meeting to discuss campground and bar and café business. Bud Pittenger, maintenance manager, joined the meeting to discuss campground business. Discussion was had on improvements of the baseball fields at Stump Lake Campground. Directive was given to board members to reach out to the area Legions and businesses for possible donations. Moved by Park Board member Eidsness and seconded by Park Board member Fahey to approve a $4,500 budget for Agrilime for the infields, including possible donations. On a roll call vote all members voted “yes.” Motion carried. Moved by Park Board member Flaagan and seconded by Park Board member Eidsness to purchase a chain drag mat for leveling the infields in the amount of $250. On a roll call vote all members voted “yes.” Motion carried. Discussion was had on having a special park board meeting at Stump Lake Campground on July 23, 2026 at 10 a.m. Moved by Park Board member Mork and seconded by Park Board member Fahey to pay the bills as presented: Donna Rickford -- $3,400.00; Farmers Union Oil Devils Lake -- $2,391.70; Langdon Fire Equipment -- $195.00; Tri-County Water -- $584.60; Boote Septic Solutions -- $500.00; Tolna Plumbing -- $1,366.00; Butler Machinery -- $8,500.00; Lakota Hardware -- $288.55; Angry Beaver Tree Service -- $1,750.00; Farmers Union Oil Tolna -- $106.18; Lakota American -- $92.04; ND Telephone Co. -- $463.92; Nodak Electric Cooperative -- $3,047.00; Ohnstad Electric -- $2,119.94. On a roll call vote all members voted “yes.” Motion carried. There being no further business, moved by Park Board member Haugland and seconded by Park Board member Fahey to adjourn the meeting at 9:02. All members voted “yes.” Meeting adjourned. Nathan Parks Secretary Cody Johnson Chairman MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING NELSON COUNTY COMMISSION June 16, 2026 - 9 a.m. The meeting was called to order at 9:05 a.m. by Chairman Cody Johnson with the following commissioners also present: Doug Flaagan, Mike Haugland, Cameron Swenson and Aaron Mork. Nathan Parks, auditor, and Josh Frey, state’s attorney were also present. The commission and visitors recited the Pledge of Allegiance. Moved by Commissioner Mork and seconded by Commissioner Haugland to approve the minutes from the June 1, 2 and 4 meetings. All members voted “yes.” Motion carried. Additions to Agenda -- County employee picnic. Moved by Commissioner Swenson and seconded by Commissioner Mork to approve the agenda as amended. All members voted “yes.” Motion carried. Public Comments -- None. Curt Loe, highway superintendent, joined the meeting to discuss road and bridge business. Moved by Commissioner Mork and seconded by Commissioner Flaagan to approve the county township road miles certification. All members voted “yes.” Motion carried. Moved by Commissioner Mork and seconded by Commissioner Flaagan to approve purchasing the Mastic rubber crack sealer with the remaining balance in the amount of $58,841 with $29,420.50 paid in July 2026 and $29,420.50 paid in January 2027. On a roll call vote all members voted “yes.” Motion carried. Paul Bjornson, KLJ Engineering, joined the meeting to give an engineering update. Michelle Linstad, tax director, joined the meeting to discuss omitted property and county equalization. John Smallbeck joined the meeting to discuss the omitted property notice he received. At 10 a.m. the county equalization hearing was called to order. Discussion was had and county equalization was tabled due to programming issues that would need to be resolved. At 10:20 the county equalization hearing was recessed until programming could be fixed. Kurt Schwind, sheriff, joined the meeting to discuss sheriff business. Moved by Commissioner Haugland and seconded by Commissioner Mork to approve signing the memorandum of understanding with Devils Lake Police Department for the use of the shooting range in the amount of $500. On a roll call vote all members voted “yes.” Motion carried. Nathan Parks, auditor, presented the contracted agreement for HR services with Julie Vetter. Moved by Commissioner Mork and seconded by Commissioner Haugland to approve signing the independent contractor agreement for HR services. All members voted “yes.” Motion carried. Nathan Parks presented BLU MTN VU Subdivision that was approved at the Nelson County Planning and Zoning Board. Also presented the request that the county commission pass a six-month moratorium on wind farms, battery storage facilities, data centers and solar farms, as requested by the Planning and Zoning Board to ensure rules and regulations are in place. Moved by Commissioner Mork and seconded by Commissioner Swenson to approve BLU MTN VU Subdivision. All members voted “yes.” Motion carried. Moved by Commissioner Swenson and seconded by Commissioner Mork to place a six-month moratorium on wind farms, battery storage facilities, data centers and solar farms as requested by the Nelson County Planning and Zoning Board. All members voted “yes.” Motion carried. Nathan Parks, auditor, presented the May financial statements. Moved by Commissioner Mork and seconded by Commissioner Flaagan to approve the financial statements for May. On a roll call vote all members voted “yes.” Motion carried. Discussion was had on scheduling the annual county employee picnic for July 23 at Stump Lake Campground. Moved by Commissioner Flaagan and seconded by Commissioner Haugland to close county offices for the afternoon of July 23 for the annual county employee picnic at Stump Lake Campground. All members voted “yes.” Motion carried. The commissioners gave updates on their portfolios. Moved by Commissioner Haugland and seconded by Commissioner Mork to approve the bills as presented. On a roll call vote all members voted “yes.” Motion carried. ND Public Employees Retirement $142,557.56 Internal Revenue Service 56,251.37 Advanced Business Methods 958.06 Angela Herda 780.60 Cass Co. Sheriffs Dept. 48.60 Creative Planning 208.67 Dakota Mailing 202.13 Eddy Co. Sheriff Dept. 69.00 Election System & Software 2,242.52 Gerrells 8.00 Lakota Car Wash 152.10 Lakota Municipal Utilities 1,084.55 ND Fraternal Order Police--W. Fargo 135.00 ND Fraternal Order Police--GF 30.00 Nelson County 173.00 Office of Attorney General-1250 531.00 Penguin Management, Inc. 5,244.00 Polar Communications 660.65 Rider Schmidt 300.00 Sargent Co. Sheriffs Dept. 50.00 Towner Co. Auditor 1,176.79 Verizon Wireless 585.61 Vestis 182.18 City of McVille 173.88 Farmers & Merchants Bank 1,438.47 Gowan Construction 282.00 Menards 5,851.45 ND 911 Assn. 100.00 Pomp’s Tire Service, Inc. 211.20 PS Garage Doors 1,663.04 Skip’s NAPA Auto Parts 401.44 TrueNorth Steel 50,394.24 Lakota Hardware 76.44 Farmers Union Oil--DL 5,764.82 Farmers Union Oil --Aneta 89.12 Information Technology Dept. 1,510.71 Duke’s Car Wash 16.00 TCB Construction 11,810.00 Glenn Beenblossom 1,541.00 Working K-9 1,500.00 Cenex Fleet Fueling 111.99 Comfort Inn--Bismarck 110.00 D & M Service 168.98 DL Police Dept. 500.00 Hamster Oil, LLC 148.70 LR Law Enforcement Center 6,553.80 Langdon Fire Equip. 170.00 Nodak Electric Co-op 142.00 Premium Waters 224.23 Red River Regional Council 16,480.00 City of Michigan 73.25 Farmers Elevator Co. of Honeyford 17,111.22 Farmers Union Lumberyard 12.00 Farmers Union Oil Co. --Tolna 63.20 ND Telephone Co. 207.42 North Central International, LLC 330.88 Sign Solutions USA 958.84 SOCO Management Group, Inc. 380.00 Valley Truck Part & Service 467.63 Verizon Connect 181.33 NDACS 50.00 Nelson-Griggs District Health Unit 1,200.00 Lance Hjelseth 1,400.00 Total $343,500.67 County General Net Salary $73,732.15 Road & Bridge Net Salary 54,699.37 Human Services Net Salary & Exp. 78,022.18 Weed Control Net Salary & Exp. 87,816.22 Total $294,269.92 Grand Total $637,770.59 There being no further business, moved by Commissioner Mork and seconded by Commissioner Haugland to adjourn the meeting at 11:18 a.m. All members voted “yes.” Motion carried. Meeting adjourned. Nathan Parks Nelson County Auditor Cody Johnson Chairman Nelson County Commissioners