Third Quarter - Beltrami County

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Third Quarter - Beltrami County
Beltrami County
Minnesota
News and Highlights
www.co.beltrami.mn.us
3rd Quarter 2015
Our Mission is to provide access to Beltrami County Residents to an environmentally and economically sound solid waste management program
Proper waste management starts with the 3R’s:
REDUCING, REUSING and RECYCLING
Beltrami County has two categories for recycling
Containers
Fiber Materials
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 residue. All lids must also be removed.
Did you know...
Consists of cardboard, boxboard (i.e. cereal boxes), newspapers, magazines,
catalogs, phone books and office paper. No waxed, coated or stained cardboard/box board, all inserts removed (i.e. cereal bags), no napkins, paper
towels or bathroom tissue.
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...
Habitat for Humanity Restore
218-444-6398
St. Philips’ Clothing Depot
218-444-3560
Good Will
218-759-2147
St. Mary’s Mission Store
218-679-3615
Food Shelf
218-444-6580
Churches United
218-444-1380
Seventh Day Adventist Clothing Depot
218-751-1985
~Submitted by:
Bill Patnaude, Environmental Services Director
Some of the information you will find inside includes:
From the Administrator’s Desk
2
Solid Waste Stations & Sites
6
Mental Health Programs
2
Three Island Park Bridge
6
How...Where...Who?
3
Fall Seasonal Safety
7
Financial Statement Audit
4
The Future of Solid Waste
7
Financial Accuracy & Consistency
5
Employee Recognition
8
Beltrami County News and Highlights
3rd Qtr 2015
page 1
From the Administrator’s Desk
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 peoples’ 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 Beltrami 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 formats and manners. The more complete financial statements can always be reviewed in the offices of the County Auditor or County Administrator. We also place our financial statements on our county website, publish them in the Bemidji 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 programs. 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
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 treatment for individuals, in collaboration with existing services. The model may include mobile crisis services, crisis residential services, outpatient service, and communitybased 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 Nation 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 committee 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
Beltrami County News and Highlights
3rd Qtr 2015
page 2
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Beltrami County Administration
701 Minnesota Ave NW
Bemidji, MN 56601
OR e-mail to: [email protected]
1.
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
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 Engineering (218-679-2416) for assistance. For all other areas, please contact the Beltrami County GIS/Mapping Department (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 3
Financial Statement Audit
BELTRAMI COUNTY
STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2014
General
REVENUES
Taxes
Special Assessments
Licenses and Permits
Intergovernmental
Charges for Services
Fines and Forfeits
Gifts and Contributions
Interest on Investments
Miscellaneous
Total Revenues
Road & Bridge
9,013,283
107,822
6,339,021
2,402,491
99,316
191,406
1,833,677
985,649
20,972,665
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
Total Expenditures
9,402,570
9,248,511
H & HS
Forfeit Tax
Solid Waste
4,856,501
182,277
6,570,493
10,846,485
582,461
12,834,574
1,775,206
129,546
1,774,228
2,136,550
1,600
125,397
1,225,558
481,871
21,662,144
2,295
1,350
16,025
2,083,867
3,489,105
16,467,724
160,423
Debt Svcs
Capital Proj
518,678
197,216
280,000
12,500
728,394
280,000
Other
174,271
68,103
113
860,349
121,956
51,279
15,572
1,291,643
189,843
8,263
158,645
309,379
979,126
(29,379)
312,517
(504,445)
3,278,031
22,539,456
2,019,909
155,939
1,399,594
97,198
525,177
8,910
8,016
301,363
EXCESS OVER (UNDER)
OTHER SOURCES (USES)
Transfers In
Transfers Out
Proceeds Capital Asset
Total Other
NET CHANGE IN FUND BALANCE
FUND BALANCE BEGIN OF YEAR
Increase in Inventory
RESTRICTED FUND BALANCE END OF YEAR
UNRESTRICTED FUND BALANCE END OF YEAR
19,482,996
16,659,837
24,559,365
1,555,533
3,278,031
460,000
194,545
1,175
655,720
1,489,669
(192,113)
(2,897,221)
528,334
211,074
72,674
482,559
(228,820)
85,368
339,107
1,828,776
105,000
16,775,430
5,869,461
76,619
1,090,518
4,769,750
767,253
17,836,953
1,301
106,301
(85,812)
21,293,649
2,386,930
109,535
31,612,588
7,881,900
150,595
193,701
1,835,027
1,511,617
66,975,542
9,592,413
9,563,246
16,512,010
3,278,031
22,539,456
2,019,909
978,944
1,496,792
534,087
8,016
301,363
460,000
194,545
1,175
67,479,987
306,472
16,353,365
823,005
Total
123,820
(353,993)
(128,566)
(2,897,221)
(230,173)
298,161
211,074
72,674
(29,379)
(128,566)
183,951
5,986,565
1,618,659
337,526
916,694
700,960
2,040,530
3,089,344
1,916,820
-
548,600
989,368
-
671,581
1,378,886
845,595
711,379
(711,379)
86,669
86,669
(417,776)
34,245,825
76,619
6,142,845
27,761,823
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 County’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 Beltrami 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 article 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.
Beltrami County
2014 Unrestricted Fund Balance
6.00
Months Expenditures
5.00
4.00
3.00
2.00
1.00
General Road & H & HS Forfeit
Bridge
Tax
Solid
Waste
Debt
Svcs
Capital
Proj
Other
Total
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 Unrestricted Fund Balance. This Unrestricted Fund Balance would cover
approximately 5 months of Beltrami County Expenditures.
County Fund
Beltrami County News and Highlights
3rd Qtr 2015
page 4
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 material respects, the respective financial position of all funds for Beltrami County.”
SUMMARY FINANCIAL
STATEMENT
Beltrami County
2014 Revenue
Miscellaneous
2%
Interest on Investments
3%
Total
Fines and Forfeits
0%
Taxes
32%
Charges for Services
12%
Special Assessments
4%
Licenses and Permits
0%
Intergovernmental
47%
Taxes
Special Assessments
Licenses and Permits
Intergovernmental
Charges for Services
Fines and Forfeits
Gifts and Contributions
Interest on Investments
Miscellaneous
Beltrami County’s Revenues are broken out into nine categories. The
largest being Intergovernmental Revenue, revenue coming from another governmental agency including, Federal, State and Local. Intergovernmental Revenue makes up 47% of Beltrami County’s Total Revenue. 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 covered approximately 25% of Operating Expenditures.
Economic Development
1%
Beltrami County
2014 Expenditures
Conservation
2%
Culture & Recreation
2%
Interest
1%
REVENUES
Property Taxes
Other Taxes
Special Assessments
Licenses and Permits
Intergovernmental
Charges for Services
Fines and Forfeits
Gifts and Contributions
Interest on Investments
Miscellaneous
Total Revenues
17,486,013
3,807,636
2,386,930
109,535
31,612,588
7,881,900
150,595
193,701
1,835,027
1,511,617
66,975,542
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
Total Expenditures
9,592,413
9,563,246
16,512,010
3,278,031
22,539,456
2,019,909
978,944
1,496,792
534,087
8,016
301,363
460,000
194,545
1,175
67,479,987
EXCESS OVER (UNDER)
OTHER SOURCES (USES)
Transfers In
Transfers Out
Proceeds Capital Asset
Total Other
NET CHANGE IN FUND BALANCE
General Government
14%
Health
3%
Public Safety
14%
Human Services
33%
FUND BALANCE BEGIN OF YEAR
Increase in Inventory
RESTRICTED FUND BALANCE END OF YEAR
UNRESTRICTED FUND BALANCE END OF YEAR
711,379
(711,379)
86,669
86,669
(417,776)
34,245,825
76,619
6,142,845
27,761,823
Highway & Streets
25%
Sanitation
5%
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 News and Highlights
(504,445)
Beltrami County’s Expenditures are broken out into 15 categories. The largest being Human Services making up 33% of the
Total Expenditures. Highway & Streets 24% of Total Expenditures. Public Safety and General Government each 14% of Total
Revenue.
3rd Qtr 2015
page 5
Commissioners can be contacted by phone or e-mail:
District 1 Commissioner Keith Winger
218-759-0035
[email protected]
District 2 Commissioner Joe Vene
218-444-6734
[email protected]
District 3 Commissioner Richard Anderson
218-467-3275
[email protected]
District 4 Commissioner Tim Sumner
218-407-7024
[email protected]
District 5 Commissioner Jim Lucachick
218-586-3523
[email protected]
Three Island Park Bridge
Reconstruction
For additional information and detail, visit the County Board of Commissioners at
www.co.beltrami.mn.us/Government/Board_of_Commissioners.html
The Natural Resource Management Department is pleased to announce that the bridge reconstruction project 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 downstream. 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 6
Fall is in the Air!
As fall begins in the North
Country folks start to consider the many outdoor activities available to them in Beltrami 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 common 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
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
and water temperatures decline it is wise to utilize your
life jackets at all times on the
water. Colder water temps
can easily induce hypothermia 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 whistle to the zipper pull on your
jacket may also assist in calling for help.
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 before 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 yourself from the water, roll away
from the hole in the ice before standing up, seek shelter, and call 911 for assistance.
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 season.
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 injury 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 When using off-highway vehican prevent serious injuries cles, please be aware of your
should you take a fall.
surroundings
and
the
limitations
of
your
vehiRemember to let someone
know where you will be cle. If under the age of 18
when you are going out into years old, an approved helthe forest. Take a compass met is mandated at all times.
with you and do not rely on Be safe on the trails and wear
your cell phone as there are your helmet and seatbelt
still many areas in our county when available.
that do not have reliable cell
phone coverage.
Take Thank you for considering
matches and a flashlight these suggestions for fun and
along with you in case you safe activities.
Enjoy the
get lost. This time of year the great outdoors and rememdays are getting shorter and ber that we are always here
the sun sets much more to help.
quickly than you might expect. If you find you are lost.
~Submitted by,
Do not panic. Stop, think, Sheriff Phil Hodapp
observe your surroundings
and plan to survive the night.
If you have told someone
where you would be eventu-
Looking to the Future of Solid Waste
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 directed to solicit proposals from qualified consultants to provide professional services for design, permit, bid, construction oversight, and grant compliance for all portions of the project. Through good inter-county work, they have recommended an engineering 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
Beltrami County News and Highlights
3rd Qtr 2015
page 7
Employee Recognition
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!
42 years of service
32 years of service
www.co.beltrami.mn.us
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
Cindy Burr
Real Estate & Tax Services Director
31 years of service
Sue Verke
Family Health Tech
31 years of service
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
Mike Djonne
Chief Surveyor/Lead Design Tech
Barb Fitgzerald
Corrections Officer
31 years of service
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
Bruce Dahlin
Appraiser III
30 years of service
30 years of service
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
Shane Bock
Highway Maintenance Worker III
Beltrami County News and Highlights
Jeanie Porter
Public Health Nurse
3rd Qtr 2015
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
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