CASS COUNTY NEWS
Cass board facing numerous retirements in 2016
WALKER - Several top Cass County government personnel, including the administrator, have announced plans to retire in 2016.
Reserve funds targeted to pay some 2016 expenses
WALKER - To lower the 2016 property tax increase, the Cass County Citizen Budget Committee now recommends the county board use some of the county's reserve fund balance to pay for some 2016 expenses.
Sales tax considered for road maintenance
WALKER - Cass County has reached the point where not enough money is coming into the county to keep up with costs to maintain the roads, so County Engineer David Enblom has proposed using a state-allowed option for a half a cent county sales tax.
Cass board seeks applicants to fill vacancies on board
BACKUS-Cass County will seek people to fill vacancies on county commissions and boards for terms to begin Jan. 1, 2016. The county website-www.co.cass.mn.us-has a list of open positions and application forms.
Cass board expects to use lower rate for final tax levy
BACKUS - Cass County Chief Financial Officer Larry Wolfe told the county board Tuesday the information property taxpayers received this week is slightly higher than the board now expects to approve for a final county levy in December.
Proposals sought for voting equipment
WALKER-Auditor-Treasurer Sharon Anderson obtained county board approval Tuesday to seek requests for proposal from three Minnesota certified companies which provide election voting equipment and services.
Sales tax for road improvements approved
WALKER-The Cass County Board adopted a one-half cent local option sales tax Tuesday night. It will be spent on road improvements and repairs. The unanimous vote followed public hearings on the new sales tax and on the 2016 proposed budget and levy.
Cass board approves 2016 levy and budget
WALKER-Cass County commissioners Tuesday adopted a final 2016 levy and budget, a capital equipment list and set salaries for elected officials.
Cass board adopts timetable to appoint administrator
WALKER-Cass County commissioners adopted a timetable Tuesday to begin the process to seek a replacement for retiring County Administrator Robert Yochum.
County board divided on muskie stocking proposal
WALKER - On a split vote, Cass County commissioners Tuesday decided against taking any position on the controversial Minnesota Department of Natural Resources proposal to stock muskies in Gull Lake.
Cass board elects new chairman
WALKER - Cass County Board elected Jeff Peterson chair for 2016 and Dick Downham vice-chair during the board's first meeting of the year Tuesday. The commissioners will hold their first meeting each month on the first Tuesday, beginning at 9 a.m. All meetings will be held at the courthouse in …
Cass Board hears from legislators
WALKER - Minnesota Sen. Tom Saxhaug and Reps. Tom Anzelc and John Persell attended Tuesday's Cass County Board meeting to discuss issues likely to come before the Legislature this year.
Cass board renews agreement with EDC
WALKER - Jaimee Meyer, the new Cass County Economic Development Director, introduced herself to the Cass County Board Tuesday.
Cass contracts with Morrison County for jail beds
WALKER - Cass County Sheriff Tom Burch obtained county board approval Tuesday to sign a contract with Morrison County to board 15 Cass County prisoners per day at the jail for $50 per day per bed.
County earns more than expected on investments
BACKUS-Cass County earned 9 percent more interest on investments during 2015 than the budget anticipated, Auditor-Treasurer Sharon Anderson reported Tuesday. The county earned $977,057.39, while the budget expected earnings to be $900,000. Earnings also exceeded 2014 earnings of $867,340.26.
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