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 Your opinion and feedback is important to us… tell us how you feel and return this clip to: Beltrami County Administration 701 Minnesota Ave NW Bemidji, MN 56601 OR e-mail to: webmaster@co.beltrami.mn.us 1. Did you find the information in this Newsletter helpful? ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 2. What would you like to see in future issues of the Beltrami County News and Highlights? ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 3. A question I have of the County Board is: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 4. A suggestion I have for the County Board is: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ How do I.... Clip and Save 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 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 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 page 8