Beltrami County News and Highlights 3rd Qtr 2015 page 1

Minnesota

News and Highlights

From the Administrator’s Desk 2

Mental Health Programs 2

How...Where...Who? 3

Financial Statement Audit 4

Financial Accuracy & Consistency 5

Beltrami County

www.co.beltrami.mn.us 3rd Quarter 2015

Some of the information you will find inside includes:

Solid Waste Stations & Sites 6

Three Island Park Bridge 6

Fall Seasonal Safety 7

The Future of Solid Waste 7

Employee Recognition 8

Proper waste management starts with the 3R’s: REDUCING, REUSING and RECYCLING

Our Mission is to provide access to Beltrami County Residents to an environmentally and economically sound solid waste management program

Beltrami County has two categories for recycling

Containers Fiber Materials

Did you know... The Beltrami County Transfer station will accept at no cost to residents of Beltrami County:

Appliances (i.e. white goods), stoves, refrigerators, washers, dryers, freezers, dish washers, water heaters, air conditioners, de-humidifiers, household furniture: including mattresses & bedsprings, fluorescent tubes, tires, engine oil, used oil, anti-freeze, automotive batteries, waste electronics.

With every ton of garbage you can help in recycling, the County saves on transportation and processing costs, amounting to about $83/ton!

Recycle by Donating...

~Submitted by:

Bill Patnaude, Environmental Services Director

Consists of tin or aluminum cans, glass bottles, plastics, only with a neck and

(1) or (2) labeled on the bottom. All must be rinsed and clear of product resi-

due. All lids must also be removed.

Consists of cardboard, boxboard (i.e. cereal boxes), newspapers, magazines,

catalogs, phone books and office paper. No waxed, coated or stained card-

board/box board, all inserts removed (i.e. cereal bags), no napkins, paper

towels or bathroom tissue.

Habitat for Humanity Restore

218-444-6398

St. Philips’ Clothing Depot

218-444-3560

Good Will

218-759-2147

Seventh Day Adventist Clothing Depot

218-751-1985

St. Mary’s Mission Store

218-679-3615

Food Shelf

218-444-6580

Churches United

218-444-1380

Beltrami County News and Highlights 3rd Qtr 2015 page 2

From the Administrator’s Desk

After a huge amount of work on the part of many local leaders, the 2015 Minnesota Legislature made an appropriation of $2 Million to Beltrami County, directing us to

create a program that could be duplicated in other rural Minnesota areas, a program that would address the huge needs and gaps in serving our citizens with mental

illness. (It is important to note that no other county received a similar appropriation. This legislation demonstrates the trust that the Senate and House have put in

Beltrami County to develop a pilot project.)

That bill that was passed included the following language:

“The planning and development of the program by the county must include an integrated care model for the provision of mental health and substance use disorder treat-

ment for individuals, in collaboration with existing services. The model may include mobile crisis services, crisis residential services, outpatient service, and community-

based services. The model must be patient centered, culturally competent, and based on evidence-based practices.”

The bill had a target of helping people in crisis and that is for good reason. With so few services available to people that are in a mental health crisis, it is very common

that they end up in the Emergency Room of the hospital, end up in our County Jail, or are transported great distances in order to receive the appropriate care. We

have huge motivations to change those outcomes. If we are able to find ways to provide services, not only will it be better for the person in crisis and for their families,

but it will drastically reduce the financial drain on the systems that are doing their best to serve the need.

For several months a dedicated team of people from Beltrami County, Sanford Health, Upper Mississippi Mental Health, the Red Lake Na-

tion and the Department of Corrections has been meeting regularly to address this issue. As we move forward, we will identify additional

people or groups what need to weigh in on our eventual project. With the experience, passion and connections that each of our com-

mittee members bring to this process, it is clear that we will make some very significant impact on how the community’s Mental Health

needs will be met in the future.

~Submitted by: Kay Mack, County Administrator

Our September newsletter is a great time to talk about County finances – both what we have experienced in the past

and how we intend to pay for county services in 2016. Although finances and taxes are not always on the top of peo-

ples’ lists of their favorite subjects, these items are complete drivers for how we provide the services that our citizens

need and expect.

Pages 4 and 5 have a large amount of information about the amount of money that was spent in the year 2014 by Bel-

trami County. This information is not made available until this late in the year because of the rigorous audit process

that is conducted to assure the accuracy of these statements. However, because we are intent on opening our books

to the public and being as transparent as possible, we put much effort into getting the information out in multiple for-

mats and manners. The more complete financial statements can always be reviewed in the offices of the County Audi-

tor or County Administrator. We also place our financial statements on our county website, publish them in the Be-

midji Pioneer, and print them in our County Newsletter. We encourage questions about the way in which the county

receives money and spends money.

When citizens have questions, they are most often questions about the relationship between property taxes and pro-

grams. Some interesting facts on 2014 finances:

The Property Tax Levy for Health and Human Services was $6,588,750. Yet you will see in the financial statement

that their total expenditures were $24,559,365. That means that about 27% of expenses were paid by property taxes

and the rest was covered by state and federal dollars.

While we only had a Road and Bridge (Highway Department) Property Tax Levy of $2,238,393 in 2014, we spent

$16,659,837 (page 4, column 2) on our roads and bridges. With local property taxes covering only 13% of that total, it

is a good illustration of the great work being done by our Highway Engineer in securing state and federal money as well

as grants to cover the work being done here.

With Public Safety as a function that County Commissioners consistently hear their constituents strongly support, it is clear that the county has made it a priority. The

cost of providing for Public Safety was $9,563,246 (page 5 – Summary ). With a County Levy totaling $17,486,013 for that same year, it is clear that providing safety and

security is a very, very large portion of that total.

The county is currently in the process of developing and adopting a Budget and Property Tax Levy for 2016. A Budget Committee, comprised of two County Commissioners

and five Department Heads has met with every county department and will recommend a budget to the County Board. The Proposed Property Tax Levy will be adopted by

the County Board during their September 15 meeting. That levy will be used in calculating the proposed taxes will be sent out for each property tax parcel in November.

From the levy adopted in September, a Final Property Tax Levy will be adopted in December. (the Final Levy cannot increase from the amount adopted in September) As

with the Financial Statements, citizens are encouraged to ask questions about the process and/or the numbers. We have a strong value in keeping people well informed.

After all that focus on finances, I would like to lighten up a bit. Let’s all be sure to enjoy this amazing Minnesota autumn!!

Working Toward:

Comprehensive Mental Health Programs in Beltrami County

Beltrami County News and Highlights 3rd Qtr 2015 page 3

1. Did you find the information in this Newsletter helpful?

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2. What would you like to see in future issues of the Beltrami County News and Highlights?

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Beltrami County Administration

701 Minnesota Ave NW

Bemidji, MN 56601

OR e-mail to: webmaster@co.beltrami.mn.us

Clip and Save How do I....

Get an Address? If the structure you are requesting an address for is within the City of Bemidji or the City of Blackduck or the Red Lake Nation, contact the Bemidji GIS Coordinator (218-759-3595) or Blackduck City Clerk (218-835-4803) or Red Lake Engi-neering (218-679-2416) for assistance. For all other areas, please contact the Beltrami County GIS/Mapping Depart-ment (218-333-8457). It generally takes about two weeks to assign your address so please plan ahead.

Find out if a person is in Jail?

The Beltrami County Sheriff’s Office offers an on-line resource for current prisoners held in the Beltrami County Jail. To

access the listing of current inmates, go to the Beltrami County website, Sheriff’s Office page and click on the Inmate List

link.

Check road conditions?

Minnesota, along with most other states, hosts a 511 website that lists all of the current weather conditions that affect roads along with construction. Simply call 511

(free of charge) or go on line and check the MN511.org or other states similar 511 sites for updated information.

Where do I...

Get license renewal, tabs and license plates?

The License Center is located in the County Administration Building, first floor, at 701 Minnesota Ave, NW , Bemidji. This is also where you would get Marriage or Birth

Certificates and a Passport. The Red Lake Department of Motor Vehicles is located at the tribal headquarters in Red Lake, MN.

Find Social Services?

Social Services, such as medical assistance, food support, child support, etc., are located in the Community Service Center at 616 America Ave, NW Bemidji. For people

in Red Lake, New Beginnings (Oshkiimaajitahda) in Redby offers services for several of the programs.

Pay my property taxes?

Property Tax payments and questions as well as document recording and assessment information are available at the Real Estate and Tax Services counter located in

the County Administration Building, first floor, at 701 Minnesota Ave, NW, Bemidji.

Who do I...

Call about paying a fine, ticket or a court date?

COURT Administration 218-333-4120

Call to report a damaged road sign or house number?

GIS Department 218-333-8457 or Highway Department 218-333-8183

you can also report a damaged or missing intersection sign, 911 house number or road sign by using the on-line form. All

signs and their associated hardware are the property of Beltrami County and are replaced free of charge.

Call if my electricity, cable or other utility is not working?

It is important that people call their providers – with any outages. The electric companies especially appreciate voice

mails left by those without power so they can track the extent of the outage. Check with your neighbors to see if they are having problems. Be patient and recheck with

your provider for updates. If you see a line down that is arcing, it is then appropriate to call 333-9111 or 911.

Call to report a non-emergency situation, event or activity?

218-333-9111 or for calls in the Red Lake Nation 218-679-3313.

Beltrami County News and Highlights 3rd Qtr 2015 page 4

Financial Statement Audit

General Road & Bridge H & HS Forfeit Tax Solid Waste Debt Svcs Capital Proj Other Total

REVENUES

Taxes 9,013,283 4,856,501 6,570,493 160,423 518,678 174,271 21,293,649

Special Assessments 182,277 2,136,550 68,103 2,386,930

Licenses and Permits 107,822 1,600 113 109,535

Intergovernmental 6,339,021 10,846,485 12,834,574 129,546 125,397 197,216 280,000 860,349 31,612,588

Charges for Services 2,402,491 582,461 1,775,206 1,774,228 1,225,558 121,956 7,881,900

Fines and Forfeits 99,316 51,279 150,595

Gifts and Contributions 191,406 2,295 193,701

Interest on Investments 1,833,677 1,350 1,835,027

Miscellaneous 985,649 481,871 16,025 12,500 15,572 1,511,617

Total Revenues 20,972,665 16,467,724 21,662,144 2,083,867 3,489,105 728,394 280,000 1,291,643 66,975,542

EXPENDITURES

General Government 9,402,570 189,843 9,592,413

Public Safety 9,248,511 306,472 8,263 9,563,246

Highway & Streets 16,353,365 158,645 16,512,010

Sanitation 3,278,031 3,278,031

Human Services 22,539,456 22,539,456

Health 2,019,909 2,019,909

Culture & Recreation 823,005 155,939 978,944

Conservation 1,399,594 97,198 1,496,792

Economic Development 8,910 525,177 534,087

Capital Outlay - Gen Gov 8,016 8,016

Capital Outlay - Pub Safe 301,363 301,363

Principal Retirement -

Interest 460,000 460,000

Administration Charges 194,545 194,545

Bond Issue Costs 1,175 1,175

Total Expenditures 19,482,996 16,659,837 24,559,365 1,555,533 3,278,031 655,720 309,379 979,126 67,479,987

EXCESS OVER (UNDER) 1,489,669 (192,113) (2,897,221) 528,334 211,074 72,674 (29,379) 312,517 (504,445)

OTHER SOURCES (USES)

Transfers In 482,559 105,000 123,820 711,379

Transfers Out (228,820) (353,993) (128,566) (711,379)

Proceeds Capital Asset 85,368 1,301 86,669

Total Other 339,107 106,301 - (230,173) - - - (128,566) 86,669

NET CHANGE IN FUND BALANCE 1,828,776 (85,812) (2,897,221) 298,161 211,074 72,674 (29,379) 183,951 (417,776)

FUND BALANCE BEGIN OF YEAR 16,775,430 5,869,461 5,986,565 1,618,659 337,526 916,694 700,960 2,040,530 34,245,825

Increase in Inventory 76,619 76,619

RESTRICTED FUND BALANCE END OF YEAR 767,253 1,090,518 1,916,820 989,368 1,378,886 6,142,845

UNRESTRICTED FUND BALANCE END OF YEAR 17,836,953 4,769,750 3,089,344 - 548,600 - 671,581 845,595 27,761,823

BELTRAMI COUNTY

STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE

YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2014

Beltrami County’s financial statements are audited by the CPA firm, CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP. A complete copy of the audited financial statements can be found on the Coun-

ty’s website at co.beltrami.mn.us. Included here is the Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balance. The totals are shown in the columns of Beltra-

mi County’s major funds; General Government, Road & Bridge, Health & Human Services, Forfeited Tax, Solid Waste, Debt Services, Capital Projects. Beltrami County’s non

-major funds are grouped together in the Other column. Each column shows a particular Fund’s Revenues less their Expenditures to get their Change in Fund Balance. Their

Fund Balance at the Beginning of the Year is then adjusted by the Current Year Change to show each Fund’s Restricted and Unrestricted Balance at December 31, 2014.

~Submitted by: JoDee Treat, Beltrami County Auditor/Treasurer The County is required to publish the Financial Statements in the official legal

newspaper. In the case of Beltrami County, that is the Bemidji Pioneer. This arti-

cle will get to you before that publication happens, and is a means to get the

information out to a larger number of people. It also gives us an opportunity to

provide some explanation about what the numbers and columns mean, and to

provide some graphics for people who would rather see the summaries in that

format.

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Beltrami County2014 Unrestricted Fund Balance

Beltrami County’s Fund Balance at December 31, 2014, is

$33,904,668. Of the Total Fund Balance, $6,142,845 has the use

restricted by outside agencies, leaving $27,761,823 as Unrestrict-

ed Fund Balance. This Unrestricted Fund Balance would cover

approximately 5 months of Beltrami County Expenditures.

Beltrami County News and Highlights 3rd Qtr 2015 page 5

Assuring Financial Accuracy & Consistency

Each year every county in the State of Minnesota is required to have an audit. The Office of the State Auditor provides oversight to the entire County Audit process. The

primary purpose of the audit is to perform a thorough review of the Financial Statements that have been prepared by the County Auditor. These required audits assure that

public finances are reported in a standard and uniform method across the state and nation, allowing for citizens to get a very accurate picture of how government is doing

and performing. In the case of Beltrami County, the audits have consistently received an audit opinion that concludes : “The financial statements present fairly, in all mate-

rial respects, the respective financial position of all funds for Beltrami County.”

Beltrami County’s Revenues are broken out into nine categories. The

largest being Intergovernmental Revenue, revenue coming from an-

other governmental agency including, Federal, State and Local. Inter-

governmental Revenue makes up 47% of Beltrami County’s Total Reve-

nue. Making up 32% of Total Revenue is Taxes. Taxes include the

Property Tax Levy of $17,486,013 and Other Tax (Sales, Mortgage and

Deed Taxes) of $3,807,636. Beltrami County’s Property Tax Levy cov-

ered approximately 25% of Operating Expenditures.

Total

REVENUES

Property Taxes 17,486,013

Other Taxes 3,807,636

Special Assessments 2,386,930

Licenses and Permits 109,535

Intergovernmental 31,612,588

Charges for Services 7,881,900

Fines and Forfeits 150,595

Gifts and Contributions 193,701

Interest on Investments 1,835,027

Miscellaneous 1,511,617

Total Revenues 66,975,542

EXPENDITURES

General Government 9,592,413

Public Safety 9,563,246

Highway & Streets 16,512,010

Sanitation 3,278,031

Human Services 22,539,456

Health 2,019,909

Culture & Recreation 978,944

Conservation 1,496,792

Economic Development 534,087

Capital Outlay - Gen Gov 8,016

Capital Outlay - Pub Safe 301,363

Principal Retirement -

Interest 460,000

Administration Charges 194,545

Bond Issue Costs 1,175

Total Expenditures 67,479,987

EXCESS OVER (UNDER) (504,445)

OTHER SOURCES (USES)

Transfers In 711,379

Transfers Out (711,379)

Proceeds Capital Asset 86,669

Total Other 86,669

NET CHANGE IN FUND BALANCE (417,776)

FUND BALANCE BEGIN OF YEAR 34,245,825

Increase in Inventory 76,619

RESTRICTED FUND BALANCE END OF YEAR 6,142,845

UNRESTRICTED FUND BALANCE END OF YEAR 27,761,823

SUMMARY FINANCIAL

STATEMENT

Taxes32%

Special Assessments4%

Licenses and Permits0%Intergovernmental

47%

Charges for Services12%

Fines and Forfeits0%

Interest on Investments3%

Miscellaneous2%

Beltrami County2014 Revenue

Taxes Special Assessments Licenses and Permits

Intergovernmental Charges for Services Fines and Forfeits

Gifts and Contributions Interest on Investments Miscellaneous

General Government14%

Public Safety14%

Highway & Streets25%

Sanitation5%

Human Services33%

Health3%

Culture & Recreation2%

Conservation2%

Economic Development1%

Interest1%

Beltrami County2014 Expenditures

General Government Public Safety Highway & Streets Sanitation

Human Services Health Culture & Recreation Conservation

Economic Development Capital Outlay - Gen Gov Capital Outlay - Pub Safe Principal Retirement

Interest Administration Charges Bond Issue Costs

Beltrami County’s Expenditures are broken out into 15 catego-

ries. The largest being Human Services making up 33% of the

Total Expenditures. Highway & Streets 24% of Total Expendi-

tures. Public Safety and General Government each 14% of Total

Revenue.

Beltrami County News and Highlights 3rd Qtr 2015 page 6

Commissioners can be contacted by phone or e-mail:

District 1 Commissioner Keith Winger

218-759-0035

kwinger17@outlook.com

District 2 Commissioner Joe Vene

218-444-6734

veneti@paulbunyan.net

District 3 Commissioner Richard Anderson

218-467-3275

richard@paulbunyan.net

District 4 Commissioner Tim Sumner

218-407-7024

timsumner15@gmail.com

District 5 Commissioner Jim Lucachick

218-586-3523

lukmar@paulbunyan.net

For additional information and detail, visit the County Board of Commissioners at

www.co.beltrami.mn.us/Government/Board_of_Commissioners.html

Three Island Park Bridge

Reconstruction

The Natural Resource Management Department is pleased to announce that the bridge reconstruction pro-

ject at Three Island Park has been selected for funding under the 2015 Federal Recreation Trail Program.

Over $4.66 million in grant requests were received by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, with

$2.62 million available for funding.

Total bridge reconstruction project cost is anticipated to be $65,328.00 with the grant covering $48,996.00,

or seventy five percent. The remaining money will come from Beltrami County, NRM Department recreation

budget.

The current bridge (which is undersized and lacking the load carrying capacity to support a snowmobile

groomer) is constructed atop a small dam at the confluence of Three Island Lake and Turtle River. At this

location you have a shelter, picnic area, parking lot and vault toilet, and it serves as a major hub for various

recreation trails that diverge from it.

Installation of a new, steel-framed, arched bridge would allow for the removal of an old existing snow-machine bridge (one of three within the park) that is currently down-

stream. This bridge is dilapidated and provides very limited clear height, creating a floating hazard along the Turtle River canoe route. Re-routing the snowmobile trail past

the warming shelter would also provide a “through-trail” system which should increase use by making this location more accessible. The snowmobile trail re-route would

also avoid the protected “Species of Special Concern” area within the park which was identified in November, 2013.

~Submitted by, Shawn Morgan, Recreation Resource

Manager

Beltrami County News and Highlights 3rd Qtr 2015 page 7

Fall is in the Air! As fall begins in the North Country folks start to consid-er the many outdoor activi-ties available to them in Bel-trami County. We have a vast array of opportunities for you and your family to enjoy, so the Beltrami County Sheriff’s Office would like to provide some tips to keep you safe while enjoying what northern Minnesota has to offer.

From late season fishing to hunting waterfowl, a com-mon point of focus must be the importance of wearing life jackets. The recent drowning we experienced earlier this summer in Cass Lake is a tragic reminder of how important the use of Personal Floatation Devices is. As the days get shorter

and water temperatures de-cline it is wise to utilize your life jackets at all times on the water. Colder water temps can easily induce hypother-mia and shock, both of which make it difficult to keep your head above water. In the event your boat does capsize, stay with the vessel unless land or a floating object is nearby because it is much easier for first responders to

locate a large object than a single person. Tying a whis-tle to the zipper pull on your jacket may also assist in call-ing for help.

When walking the forests in search of upland game or deer, remember you may not be the only one around. Making yourself visible by wearing blaze orange attire is not only smart, it’s required during the firearms deer sea-son. Even a responsible hunter can’t identify their target and what is beyond it if they can’t see you. Every year we lose a hunter to inju-ry or death in our county because of a fall from a deer stand- if you take to the trees in search of the elusive 30 point buck, remember to wear a safety harness. This can prevent serious injuries should you take a fall.

Remember to let someone know where you will be when you are going out into the forest. Take a compass with you and do not rely on your cell phone as there are still many areas in our county that do not have reliable cell phone coverage. Take matches and a flashlight along with you in case you get lost. This time of year the days are getting shorter and the sun sets much more quickly than you might ex-pect. If you find you are lost. Do not panic. Stop, think, observe your surroundings and plan to survive the night. If you have told someone where you would be eventu-

ally- help will be coming to find you.

Take the time to prepare for early ice fishing by making some ice picks and keep them within reach when out on the lake. Since conditions vary from lake to lake, use good judgment and listen to reports on ice thickness be-fore venturing out onto it. Should you fall in, try to remain calm. Turn towards the direction you came from and use ice picks in attempt to pull yourself out. Upon successfully removing your-self from the water, roll away from the hole in the ice be-fore standing up, seek shel-ter, and call 911 for assis-tance.

When using off-highway vehi-cles, please be aware of your surroundings and the limitations of your vehi-cle. If under the age of 18 years old, an approved hel-met is mandated at all times. Be safe on the trails and wear your helmet and seatbelt when available.

Thank you for considering these suggestions for fun and safe activities. Enjoy the great outdoors and remem-ber that we are always here to help.

~Submitted by, Sheriff Phil Hodapp

Managing the waste (garbage) in a county is a huge issue. In the case of Beltrami County, managing and paying for disposal of waste is approaching just under $4 million in 2015. As a county, we continue to look for more efficient ways to process and dispose of the 21,000 tons that is generated in our county. A very effective partnership was created in 1986 when Beltrami County aligned with Polk County through a contract that allows us to use the incinerator in Fosston and the landfill in Gentilly. Along with Beltrami County in this collaborative effort are the counties of Clearwater, Hubbard, Mahnomen, Norman and Polk.

The Polk County Solid Waste Advisory Board is made up of Commissioners from each of the member counties. In a phased effort to address the capital needs of all the solid waste programs in the group, the Advisory Board determined that they would support a legislative bonding bill that would provide for upgrades at the incinerator and a materials recovery facility in Fosston, as well as Solid Waste Transfer Stations in Beltrami, Hubbard and Polk Counties. During the 2015 legislative session the group was successful in securing state bonding money to address the first stage of those needs. This will enable Beltrami County to construct a Transfer Station using 75 percent state money and 25 percent local money, enabling the county to own our facility.

To prepare for the potential construction projects, the Solid Waste Administrators from Beltrami, Hubbard and Polk were di-rected to solicit proposals from qualified consultants to provide professional services for design, permit, bid, construction over-sight, and grant compliance for all portions of the project. Through good inter-county work, they have recommended an engi-neering firm to each of the three County Boards and have received approval to work with Wenck Associates, Inc. Beltrami County is now in the process of doing the preliminary work that will allow for the state money to be allocated to the project.

~submitted by: Kay Mack, Administrator and Bill Patnaude, Environmental Services Director

Looking to the Future of Solid Waste

Have you ever thought about being a

Foster Parent

Beltrami County is always in search of qualified families to support

children in Need!

Contact Robin Schmidt at 218-333-8317

Beltrami County News and Highlights 3rd Qtr 2015 page 8

Beltrami County is fortunate to have many loyal and dedicated employees. We are pleased to recognize these individuals for all their hard work, and service to the citizens of Beltrami County!

Employee Recognition

Board of Commissioners

District 1—Keith Winger ........................218-759-0035

District 2—Joe Vene ..............................218-444-6734

District 3—Richard Anderson ................218-467-3275

District 4—Tim Sumner .........................218-407-7024

District 5—Jim Lucachick .......................218-586-3523

Administration Building

701 Minnesota Ave NW, Bemidji MN 56601

Administrator—Kay Mack ................... 218- 333-4109

Assessor—Joe Skerik .............................218-333-4116

Auditor/Treasurer—JoDee Treat ...........218-333-4175

Environmental Services—Bill Patnaude 218-333-4158

Facilities Manager—Steve Shadrick ......218-333-8475

Geographic Info Systems (GIS)-Jane M..218-333-8457

Human Resources—Linda Tran .............218-333-4155

License Center— Debbie Reierson ........218-333-4148

Mgmt Info Systems (MIS)—Ron Pula ....218-333-4151

Natural Resource Mgmt—Dick Moore ..218-333-4210

Real Estate & Tax Services—Cindy Burr 218-333-4138

Recorder—Charlene Sturk .....................218-333-4170

Community Service Center

616 America Ave NW, Bemidji MN 56601

Health & Human Services—Director Becky Secore

Social Services - Director Jeff Lind .......218-333-4223

Economic Assistance .............................218-333-8300

Director John Pugleasa

Public Health—Darice Dwyer ................218-333-8100

Veterans Services - Director Scotty Alison 218-333-4177

Law Enforcement Center

613 Minnesota Ave NW, Bemidji MN 56601

Sheriff Phil Hodapp ................................218-333-9111

Bemidji Police Chief Mike Mastin ..........218-333-9111

Judicial Center

600 Minnesota Ave NW, Bemidji MN 56601

Attorney—Annie Claesson-Huseby .......218-333-4219

Court Administration .............................218-333-4120

County Jail

626 Minnesota Ave NW, Bemidji MN 56601

Main phone number..............................218-333-4189

Highway Department

2491 Adams Ave NW, Bemidji MN 56601

Highway Engineer—Bruce Hasbargen ...218-333-8173

County Extension

7223 Fairgrounds Rd NW, Bemidji MN 56601

Extension Secretary ..............................218-444-5722

State Government Contacts

Office Of Governor, Mark Dayton .........651-201-3400

Senate

Tom Saxhaug .........................................651-296-4136

Rod Skoe ................................................651-296-4196

House of Representatives

John Persell............................................651-296-5516

David Hancock .......................................651-296-4265

www.co.beltrami.mn.us

Barb Fitgzerald

Corrections Officer

42 years of service 32 years of service

31 years of service 31 years of service

Bruce Dahlin

Appraiser III

31 years of service

Shane Bock

Highway Maintenance Worker III

30 years of service

Jeanie Porter

Public Health Nurse

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