Douglas County Budget Hearing

Resolution #19‐
Budget Hearing
December 5, 2019 at 6:30 pm
Douglas County Courthouse Boardroom
305 8th Ave W, Alexandria, MN 56308
6:30 p.m. Call to Order

Pledge of Allegiance
6:31 p.m. Char Rosenow, Auditor/Treasurer

1) 13 Reasons Your Property Taxes Might Go Up
2) How Changes Affect Property Taxes
3) 2020 Budget and Levy Presentation
4) Public Comment
Approvals:
1) Resolution Setting County Attorney 2020 Budget – Action

2) Resolution Setting Auditor/Treasurer 2020 Budget– Action
3) Resolution Setting County Recorder 2020 Budget– Action
4) Resolution Setting Sheriff 2020 Budget– Action
5) Adopt 2020 Levy– Action
6) Adopt 2020 Budget– Action
Reference:
Minn. Stat. 388.18 County Attorney
Minn. Stat. 387.20 County Sheriffs
Minn. Stat. 385.373 County Recorders
Minn. Stat. 384.151 County Auditors
Minn. Stat 385.373 County Treasurers

DOUGLAS COUNTY
BUDGET HEARING
DECEMBER 5, 2019
6:30 P.M.
13 Reasons Your Property Taxes Might
Go Up (Or Down)
 The market value of your property may change.

 The market value of other properties in your taxing district may change,
shifting taxes from one property to another.
 The State of MN General Property Tax may change.
 The City or Township budget & levy may change.
 The County budget & levy may change.
 The School District’s budget & levy may change.
 A Special District’s budget & levy may change.
13 Reasons continued
 Special Assessments may be added to your property tax bill.

 Voters may have approved a school, city/township, county , or special
district referendum.
 Federal and State mandates may have changed.
 Aid and Revenue from the state and federal governments may have
changed.
 The State Legislature may have changed the portion of the tax base paid
by different types of properties.
 Other State Law changes may adjust the tax base.
OF THE 13 REASONS YOUR
PROPERTY TAXES MIGHT GO UP
OR DOWN, THE COUNTY BOARD
HAS DISCRETION OVER ONLY ITS
BUDGET AND LEVY.
Budget 2020
How the Budget Process Works
Counties provide essential community programs and services such as road

maintenance, law enforcement, and veterans services. Every year, counties
pass a new budget to cover the costs of these crucial services. Residents are
welcome to participate in the budget process by attending and speaking at
public hearings or by contacting their County Commissioner throughout the
process:
 June-August: Departments estimate the County’s need for programs and
services and their costs.
 August-September: County Board of Commissioners uses estimates to
create a preliminary budget. Although not required, Douglas County also
held various public input sessions prior to setting the preliminary levy.
 November: Residents notified of proposed property tax and invited to
attend/speak at public meetings:
 Truth in Taxation Meeting
December 5, 6:30 pm
Douglas County Courthouse Board Room
 December: County Board of Commissioners approve a final levy and
budget.
BUDGET DRIVERS
Douglas County is constantly working to manage service demands with
the need to keep levies low and plan for the future in a fiscally responsible
way. Key budget drivers include keeping up with state mandates,
scheduling road projects with new available funding, maintaining vital
service levels to meet increased caseloads, and maintaining facilities and
amenities that contribute to quality of life.
Most of the cost of the County’s services is in our staff and without staff, we
cannot deliver vital and mandated services.
Where Does it Come From?
2020 Proposed Revenue Sources
3%
8%
Property Taxes $28,432,301
6%
State Grants and Aid $13,031,114
6%
Transportaion Sales Tax $3,400,000
53% Federal Grants $3,177,887
Charges and Fees $4,294,988
24% All Other Revenues $1,795,477
Where Do Your Tax Dollars Go?
Douglas County Expenses 4 -Year History
60,000,000
(2020 Proposed)
50,000,000
40,000,000
30,000,000
20,000,000
10,000,000
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020

General Government
Public Safety
Highways and Streets
Human Services
Health
Culture and Recreation
Conservation of Natural Resources
Economic Development
Intergovernmental
Capital Outlay
Comparative Expenses
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
Highways and Streets 14,760,362 11,933,489 13,270,993 13,445,311 14,869,723
General Government 8,261,784 8,470,766 9,779,956 10,519,746 11,114,761
Public Safety 8,902,587 9,248,779 9,658,625 10,387,173 11,206,768
Human Services 9,149,164 9,641,180 9,218,561 10,207,573 10,362,582
Culture and Recreation 1,989,311 2,880,703 2,209,501 2,068,128 2,153,351
Debt Service 5,206,552 2,426,765 2,005,038 2,150,695 2,008,912
Conservation of Natural Resources 968,106 1,064,227 1,196,006 1,079,492 1,069,564
Capital Outlay 240,238 541,481 1,000,360 974,558 527,515
Intergovernmental 405,274 404,055 648,112 470,000 510,000
Health 479,464 383,082 391,143 252,063 252,063
Economic Development 62,429 60,241 57,831 57,878 56,528
50,425,271 47,054,768 49,436,126 51,612,617 54,131,767

2020 Proposed Expenditures
Highways and Streets
$14,869,723
2% Public Safety
$11,206,768
2%
4.0% General Government
$11,114,761
3.7%
Health & Human Services
$10,614,645
19.6%
27.5%
Culture and Recreation
$2,153,351
20.5%
Debt Service $2,008,912
20.7%
Conservation of Natural Resources $1,069,564
Other $1,094,043
Highways & Streets: 27.5%
Administration
Road Maintenance
Engineering and Construction
Equipment, Maintenance and Shop
Materials and Services for Resale
Central Fueling
Public Safety: 20.7%
Douglas County Sheriff
Douglas County Jail
Drug Task Force
Boat and Water Safety
Enhanced 911
Dispatch
Coroner
Probation
Emergency Management
 General Government: 20.5%
County Auditor/Treasurer/Finance
Elections
Coordinator
County Attorney
Facilities Maintenance
Planning and Zoning
County Assessor
Recorder
Commissioners
Court Administration
Law Library
License Bureau
External Auditors
Information Systems
Central Services
Veterans Services
Surveyor
Humane Society
 Health and Human Services: 19.6%
Human Services:
Children’s Services
Child Care and Foster Care Licensing
Chemical Dependency
Mental Health
Developmental Disabilities
Adult Services
Financial Services:
SNAP (Food Support)
Cash Assistance
Emergency Assistance
Child Care Assistance
MN Health Care Programs
Child Support Services
 Culture and Recreation: 4.0%
Library
Parks
Historical Society Appropriation
Land of the Dancing Sky Area Agency on Aging
Senior Citizens
Rainbow Rider Appropriation
DATA Trails
Central Minnesota Elder Network Appropriation
 Debt Service: 3.7%
Principal
Interest
Administrative Charges
 Conservation of Natural Resources: 2.0%
County Extension
Soil and Water Conservation
Land & Resource Management
Agricultural Society Appropriation
Agricultural Inspection
 Other: 2.0%
Intergovernmental
Capital Outlay
Economic Development
SERVING OUR PEOPLE
 Human Services
 Income Maintenance
January 1, 2019 to October 1, 2019
90 people (56 adults/caregivers and 34 children) served through

Emergency General Assistance funds-issued towards housing expenses to
prevent eviction or utility disconnect.
213 people (72 adults/caregivers and 141 children) receiving cash and
food assistance through Minnesota Family Investment Program.
94 families served through Child Care Assistance
880 adults without children who have a disability or receive Supplemental
Security Income receiving cash assistance
18,039 people (12,086 adults/caregivers and 5,953 children) receiving
nutrition assistance through SNAP.
6,106 people receiving health care assistance.
 Human Services
 Children and Family Services
Increased outreach to families at risk of child abuse which resulted in
significant increase in state funding and greater safety for young children
and pregnant women.
 Public Safety
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office processes approximately 30,000 911
calls through the 911 Communications Center annually – an average of
2,500 per month. The Sheriff’s Office responded to 15,240 calls for service in
2018. The Law Enforcement Center houses the Sheriff’s office, Dispatch,
Office of Emergency Management & Public Information. The Douglas
County Jail has a facility capacity of 156 inmates. County Jail services has
seen an average daily population of 88 individuals and booking rates of
approximately 1836 annually.
 Elections
2018 General Election
 24,838 registered voters at 7:00 am
 1,063 new registrants
 3,404 absentee ballots
 18,168 total voters
 73.15% voter turnout
 Public Works
Douglas County is responsible for 550 miles of roads, 400 of which are
paved and 150 are unpaved, under three categories: County State Aid
Highway (CSAH), Municipal State Aid Highway (MSAH) and County Roads.
The County performs summer and winter road maintenance including:
 Grading
 Graveling roadways
 Ditching/shoulder work
 Replacing/installing new culverts
 Brushing
 Erosion control
 Emergency repairs/storm cleanup
 Pothole patching
 Plowing
 Sanding/salting
 Transportation Sales Tax
A new revenue source, authorized Oct. 1, 2014, results in $3,400,000/year
impact, largely carried by visitors to Douglas County. This revenue is being
used entirely to reconstruct roadways included in the County Highway
Improvement Plan.
 Recorder’s Office
2018 Data
 8,511 real estate documents
 3,505 death certificates
 1,719 birth certificates
 1355 passport photos
 935 passports
 280 marriage certificates
 232 marriage licenses
 86 notaries
 40 minister credentials
 Land and Property
 28,200 real estate and personal property tax statements
 700 mobile home statements
 Estimated Market Value $6,157,019,200
 Taxable Market Value $5,873,822,962
 Tax Capacity Value $62,871,861
 Land and Resource Management
The Land & Resource Department is responsible for planning, land
development, and environmental protection for the County. Services to
County residents provided by the department include planning and
zoning, construction and development permitting, septic sanitation, solid
waste regulation, feedlot management, and aquatic invasive species
prevention. In 2019 programs from this department interacted with and
assisted over 12,000 residents and visitors to the County. These activities
included:
 Issued 519 permits for new and renovated structures.
 Approved 54 land subdivisions and 12 residential plats.
 Considered 23 special use permits for businesses and other uses.
 Permitted 138 new septic treatment systems.
 Worked with contractors or landowners on nearly 150 septic inspections.
 Managed 224 operating permits to ensure proper sewage disposal.
 Completed over 10,000 watercraft inspections at public accesses.
 Provided decontamination services on over 150 boats and personal watercraft.
 Completed aquatic plant surveys on 15 lakes resulting in no new invasive
species.
 Responded with on-site visits to 66 complaints resulting in the identification of 50
zoning violations.
 Worked with the owners of 37 properties to bring them back into compliance.
 Inspected over 30 feedlots and worked to assist owners in implementing
resource protecting BMPs.
 Parks
The Douglas County Parks Department is a division of Public Works. Did you
know that Douglas County has 7 parks?
 Chippewa Park is located in Brandon Township on County Road 108. Chippewa
County Park offers 15 overnight camping spots nestled between Devils and Little
Chippewa Lake. The two lakes offer the very best swimming beaches in the
county and they are separated by about 100 yards. The park is a great place to
camp, fish, swim, play sand volleyball or kayak/canoe the channel between the
two lakes.
 Deputy Sheriff Curtis A. Felt Memorial Park is located in Alexandria on County
Road 42. The park offers a baseball/softball field, 3 playground areas, modern
restrooms, and a picnic shelter. The park was named in honor of Deputy Sheriff
Curt Felt who was slain by a prisoner enroute to court in 1978.
 Kensington Rune Stone Park is located in Solem Township on County Highway
103. The park has a wide array of offerings ranging from the historic Ohman
farmyard and discovery site of the Rune Stone to the beautiful landscapes to
recreate in. The Park has a new heated visitor’s center, indoor restrooms, picnic
shelters and a playground. Newly developed dedicated mountain bike trails and
nearly 8 miles of multi-use trail are available to ride, run and hike on.
 Lake Brophy County Park is located just off County Road 82 west of
Alexandria. The tops of the hills are 140 feet above Lake Brophy. The park
has 6.5 miles of mountain bike/hiking trails and 3 miles of mowed walking
trails. A new playground, swimming beach, bath house and fishing pier was
recently added to the park.
 Lake Brophy Wayside Park is located long County Road 82 west of
Alexandria. The park has picnic tables, water access, a playground and fire
rings.
 Lake Le Homme Dieu Beach is located north of Alexandria on State Trunk
Highway 29. The beach has restrooms, a parking lot and a swimming
beach.
 Spruce Hill County Park is located in Spruce Hill township along County
Road 105 or Spruce Hill Park Rd. Spruce Hill Park offers users Spruce creek, a
spring fed tributary of the Long Prairie River. The creek flows through the
park and offers visitors a chance to wade in its cool waters. The park also
offers 3 miles of multi-use trails along with picnic shelters and a softball field.
Veterans Service
The Douglas County Veteran Services Office assists veterans and
their dependents to attain benefits from the U.S. Department of
Veteran Affairs and the Minnesota Department of Veteran Affairs.
Such benefits include applying for service-connected disability
compensation, non-service-connected pension, dental and
optical vouchers for both qualified veterans and their spouses,
burial benefits for qualified veteran’s dependents and survivor’s
pension for the surviving spouse of a deceased veteran. We also
assist with transportation to and from the Minneapolis, St. Cloud
and Fargo VA medical facilities with paid part time drivers on staff.
(The Fargo van trips will be made on a first come first serve basis
with Minneapolis and St. Cloud having priority.) We can assist with
many other benefits that are not named above please stop in to
visit and see what benefits either yourself or a veteran family
member may be entitled to.
2019 Veterans Data to Date
1419 Walk-Ins
4220 Phone Calls
512 Emails
1192 by Mail
282 Outreach
1170 Male Veterans
17 Female Veterans
181 Van Riders
Questions on the County Budget
 District 1 Commissioner Keith Englund – Vice Chair 320-760-2476
 District 2 Commissioner Tim Kalina 320-808-5749
 District 3 Commissioner Jerry Rapp 320-766-2065
 District 4 Commissioner Charlie Meyer – Chair 320-760-7662
 District 5 Commissioner Heather A. Larson 612-414-1626
 Auditor/Treasurer/Finance Director Char Rosenow 320-762-3077
CharR@co.douglas.mn.us
DOUGLAS COUNTY
2020
SAMPLE DISTRICT-ALEXANDRIA CITY (COUNTY, CITY AND SCHOOL TAX RATES EXCLUDING REFERENDUMS AND SPECIAL DISTRICTS)
2020 - Current
2020 TNT-County County Comparative
2016 2017 2018 2019 Levy $29,000,000 Only $28,432,301
County Tax Rate 49.017 % * 48.141 % * 47.234 % * 46.516 % * 47.439 % 46.510

City Tax Rate 42.010 % * 40.942 % * 40.775 % * 40.472 % 40.572 % * 40.572
School Tax Rate-Not including Referendums 22.572 % * 17.621 % * 22.439 % * 22.758 % 21.417 % * 21.417
Total Tax Rate 113.599 % 106.704 % 110.448 % 109.746 % 109.428 % 108.499
Taxable Market Value of All Property In County 51,967,888.00 53,953,327.00 56,004,313.00 58,568,689.00 61,131,441.00 61,131,441.00
Your Property Net Taxable Market Value 200,000.00 200,000.00 200,000.00 200,000.00 200,000.00 200,000.00
Net Tax Capacity 2,000.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 2,000.00
Net Tax Capacity Tax 2,272.00 2,134.00 2,209.00 2,195.00 2,188.00 2,170.00
County's Share of Tax 980.00 963.00 945.00 930.00 949.00 930.00
Increase/(Decrease)/No Change County Only (17.00) (18.00) (15.00) 19.00 0.00
Class Rate of your Property - 1a Residential 1%

2020 NET BUDGET BY DEPARTMENT COMPARISON
11/27/2019 13:39
2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
Current Current Current Current Current Current % $
Net Net Net Net Net Net Increase Increase
Department Levy Levy Levy Levy Levy Levy (Decrease) (Decrease)
General Fund
Non Departmental (1,735,586) (2,024,514) (2,057,599) (2,164,307) (2,526,278) (2,667,785) 5.60% (141,507)
Central Services 570,359 696,779 308,081 386,181 408,453 466,882 14.30% 58,429
Commissioners 235,242 234,142 256,152 263,445 265,002 277,314 4.65% 12,312
District Court 135,000 135,000 168,750 168,750 168,750 168,750 0.00% 0
Election year costs plus
presidential nomination primary
costs (estimated at $88,000)
netted by two long term
employees retiring, AP
Document Mgmt maintenance
not in Brent's budget,
Accounting/Auditing Software, 1
Auditor/Treasurer 415,339 501,490 676,629 1,065,935 1,232,084 1,469,615 19.28% 237,531 additional collection employee
License Bureau (11,959) (43,246) (71,936) (77,436) (33,604) (30,364) -9.64% 3,240 part time person
Assessor 630,674 650,310 687,877 707,506 763,203 769,410 0.81% 6,207
Audit 61,000 63,800 63,800 65,000 70,000 57,500 -17.86% (12,500)
Co Attorney 798,856 807,831 936,990 987,325 1,074,785 1,060,673 -1.31% (14,112)
Recorder 76,007 82,929 98,025 94,101 24,417 195 -99.20% (24,222)
move Rhonda from .8 to FT, plus
Vets Service 122,516 127,412 152,739 138,878 154,705 204,140 31.95% 49,435 1 FTE
Land & Res Mgmt 359,085 371,399 383,606 425,743 494,724 505,630 2.20% 10,906
Building Maintenance 1,114,207 1,129,961 1,157,251 1,177,587 1,371,844 1,381,380 0.70% 9,536
IT Steering Committee Items
Information Systems 785,797 809,491 831,645 978,361 1,010,015 1,088,314 7.75% 78,299 Added
Addition of HR Recruiter in 2019

and increase in severance-used
Coordinator 334,338 966,689 1,143,200 1,000,730 766,273 1,162,501 51.71% 396,228 a buy down of funds in 2019
Public Information Officer 0 0 0 0 0 18,197 100.00% 18,197
Lales Area Humane Society 7,793 7,793 7,793 8,000 8,000 8,000 0.00% 0
Law Enforcement
Road Deputies 2,954,593 3,053,938 3,365,935 3,592,928 3,869,767 4,155,094 7.37% 285,327
Jail 2,785,458 2,907,369 3,007,432 3,015,598 3,225,937 3,301,524 2.34% 75,587
Jail Maintenance 284,833 288,699 320,472 335,529 341,934 397,636 16.29% 55,702
Water Patrol 86,004 117,018 54,989 36,347 71,450 132,446 85.37% 60,996
Dispatch 839,667 858,776 966,124 1,114,163 945,242 966,921 2.29% 21,679
Total Law Enforcement 6,950,555 7,252,230 7,714,952 8,094,565 8,454,330 8,953,621 5.91% 499,291
Emergency Mgmt 21,482 26,430 29,703 31,991 85,455 78,227 -8.46% (7,228)
Coroner 30,000 60,550 60,550 60,550 60,550 60,550 0.00% 0
Court Services 418,246 406,439 287,888 298,821 302,017 331,546 9.78% 29,529
Horizon Levy 479,464 479,464 383,082 383,082 252,063 252,063 0.00% 0
Historical Society 4,500 4,500 7,000 9,000 12,000 15,000 25.00% 3,000
Senior Citizens 134,776 124,324 65,432 83,484 105,889 84,771 -19.94% (21,118)
Elder Network 6,000 6,000 6,000 6,000 6,000 8,000 33.33% 2,000
Rainbow Rider 168,867 166,267 120,000 132,384 64,602 103,977 60.95% 39,375
North Country Food Bank 0 0 0 50,000 100.00% 50,000
Extension 220,772 239,097 262,720 271,847 279,153 282,026 1.03% 2,873
Soil & Water 225,409 240,834 258,834 258,834 258,834 258,834 0.00% 0
Agricultural Society 4,000 4,000 6,000 10,000 15,000 15,000 0.00% 0
Chippewa River Watershed 0 0 0 0 4,200 4,200 100.00% 0
Pomme de Terre River Assn 1,100 1,023 1,023 1,023 0 0 0.00% 0
West Central Initiative 8,000 8,000 8,000 8,000 8,000 8,250 3.13% 250
Economic Development 52,301 54,429 52,241 49,831 49,878 47,278 -5.21% (2,600)
Chamber Leadership Alexandria 0 0 0 0 1,000 2,000 0.00% 1,000
Total General Fund Levy 12,624,140 13,574,423 14,006,428 14,925,211 15,211,344 16,495,695 8.44% 1,284,351
Public Works 3,873,506 4,271,203 4,166,269 3,735,204 3,670,759 4,380,784 19.34% 710,025
Social Services 4,075,128 4,112,754 4,245,728 4,214,701 4,259,870 4,054,982 -4.81% (204,888)
Library 783,538 864,453 946,744 1,001,148 1,016,236 1,041,904 2.53% 25,668
Capital Projects 941,283 342,354 368,395 423,259 931,396 450,024 -51.68% (481,372)
Bonds & Interest

LEC (2011A) 696,458 695,304 693,834 697,299 695,041 8,000 -98.85% (687,041)
Jail Facilities (2009A) 993,985 991,308 993,369 0 0 0 0.00% 0
Cap Improvement Bonds (2012C) 623,144 619,049 549,885 546,315 547,890 526,100 -3.98% (21,790)
2019B Refunding (11A) 0 0 0 0 0 601,474 601,474
2016A Refunding (09A) 0 0 0 906,329 907,764 873,338 100.00% (34,426)
Total Bonds & Interest Levy 3,173,253 2,305,661 2,237,088 2,149,943 2,150,695 2,008,912 -6.59% (141,783)
Actual 46.510 $0 increase or

Total Levy 25,470,848 25,470,848 25,970,652 26,449,466 27,240,300 28,432,301 4.38% 1,192,001 decrease on $200,000 house
28,328,000 3.99%
Target? 28,600,000 4.99%
TNT 47.439 $19 increase on
29,000,000 6.46% 567,699 $200,000 house
Difference between 2019
statements and 2020 TNT .923
Tax Extension Rates 51.489 49.017 48.141 47.234 46.434 TNT's
46.516 Tax statements
** 28,644,276 48.913
27,844,276 47.547
29,000,000 49.520
Planned Fund Balance Spend
Downs
Radio Board 10,688 9,261
E911 100,000 100,000
Public Worls 799,980 280,943 476,601
Social Services 402,566 153,717
Capital Projects 508,628 117,398
2020 Proposed Levy
General 16,495,695
Public Works 4,380,784
Social Services 4,054,982
Library 1,041,904
Capital Projects 450,024
Bonds and Interest 2,008,912
Total Levy 28,432,301
2020 Proposed Budget
Estimated Estimated
Revenues Expenditures Net
General
003 Non-Departmental 19,163,480 0 19,163,480
070 Central Services 168,081 634,963 (466,882)
100 Board of Commissioners 0 277,314 (277,314)
102 District Court 5,000 173,750 (168,750)
104 County Auditor/Treasurer 142,026 1,611,641 (1,469,615)
105 License Bureau 530,470 500,106 30,364
107 County Assessor 188,000 957,410 (769,410)
108 External Auditors 0 57,500 (57,500)
109 County Attorney 92,920 1,153,593 (1,060,673)
110 County Recorder 466,200 466,395 (195)
111 Veterans Service 14,355 218,495 (204,140)
112 Land/Resource Mgmt-Zoning 622,165 1,127,795 (505,630)
113 Building Maintenance 0 1,381,380 (1,381,380)
127 Information Systems 102,000 1,190,314 (1,088,314)
172 Law Library 48,000 48,000 0
188 County Coordinator 5,780 1,168,281 (1,162,501)
189 Public Information Officer 0 18,197 (18,197)
194 Lakes Area Humane Society 0 8,000 (8,000)
215 Law Enforcement
115 Sheriff 542,750 4,697,844 (4,155,094)
130 Drug Task Force Pass Thru 176,960 176,960 0
131 Jail 766,846 4,068,370 (3,301,524)
132 Water Patrol 31,740 164,186 (132,446)
133 Jail Maintenance 0 397,636 (397,636)
135 E-911 115,103 115,103 0
136 Dispatch 6,528 973,449 (966,921)
Total Law Enforcement 1,639,927 10,593,548 (8,953,621)
218 Emergency Management 27,000 105,227 (78,227)
230 Coroner 0 60,550 (60,550)
236 Court Services-Corrections 115,897 447,443 (331,546)
489 Horizon 0 252,063 (252,063)
501 Historical Society 0 15,000 (15,000)
505 Senior Citizens 30,133 114,904 (84,771)
506 Central MN Elder Network 0 8,000 (8,000)
507 Rainbow Rider 0 103,977 (103,977)
509 North Country Food Bank 0 50,000 (50,000)
550 Data Trails-Pass Thru 132,233 132,233 0
601 Extension 2,500 284,526 (282,026)
602 Soil & Water Conservation 0 258,834 (258,834)
603 Agricultural Society 0 15,000 (15,000)
607 Chippewa River JPA 0 4,200 (4,200)
608 Pomme de Terre River Assn 0 0 0
705 West Central Initiative - Bus Dev 0 8,250 (8,250)
706 Economic Development 0 47,278 (47,278)
709 Alex Area Chamber Leadership Alex 0 2,000 (2,000)
Total General 23,496,167 23,496,167 0
Estimated Estimated
Public Works 16,587,007 16,587,007 0

Social Services 10,362,582 10,362,582 0
Library 1,149,584 1,149,584 0
Capital Projects 527,515 527,515 0
Bonds & Interest 2,008,912 2,008,912 0
Total 54,131,767 54,131,767 0
** Planned Spend Down of Fund Balance
F:\EXCEL\CHAR\Budget\2020\Budget Hearing\2020 Adopted Levy for Hearing.xls

Commissioner ____ introduced the following Resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION REGARDING THE DOUGLAS COUNTY

COUNTY ATTORNEY PROPOSED BUDGET FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR 2020
Resolution 19-_____
WHEREAS, The Douglas County Attorney has proposed a budget for the calendar year 2020 for his
office; and
WHEREAS, the 2019 net budget for the County Attorney’s Office was $1,074,785; and
WHEREAS, the net budget request for 2020 for the County Attorney Office is $1,060,673 a decrease
of $14,112 representing a decrease of 1.31%; and
WHEREAS, the Douglas County Attorney provided information regarding the budget request,
including the elected officials’ salary, 2% COLA plus eligible steps for staff, and employer’s portion of the
health insurance costs, which was discussed with the Board and considered by the Board at meetings held on
August 6, 2019 and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners considered the duties and responsibilities of the office of the
Attorney, including the statutory responsibilities of the office, all information submitted by the Attorney, job
descriptions of the employees in the office, prior budget requests for the past two calendar years, workload
information, equipment needs, comparison data from other counties; and
NOW, THEREFORE, based upon the materials attached to this Resolution, the materials gathered and
considered by the Board, it is hereby resolved as follows:
1. The Douglas County Attorney’s proposed budget for the calendar year 2020 is hereby
approved as modified as set forth in the attached 2020 Adopted Budget.
2. The Board specifically approves the attached departmental budget, including the number
and type of employees in each job class.
Slot # Job Classification Hours/Year

2000 Assistant Attorney 2080 (FLSA Exempt)
2005 Attorney 2080 (FLSA Exempt)
2006 Legal Administrative Assistant 1950
2010 Legal Assistant/Office Manager 1950
3. The Auditor-Treasurer of Douglas County shall implement the approved County Attorney’s
budget, and incorporate it into the comprehensive County Budget for 2020 as part of the
standard operating procedures and the integrated financial system used by the County
Auditor-Treasurer’s Office.
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing Resolution was duly seconded by _________ and upon vote being
taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: ______________________________.
and the following voted against the same: __________________
Whereupon said Resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
Dated at Alexandria, Minnesota, this 5th day of December 2019.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

DOUGLAS COUNTY, MINNESOTA
By Charlie Meyer
Charlie Meyer, Chair
Attest:
Heather H. Schlangen
Heather H. Schlangen, Coordinator
Clerk of the Board
Douglas County, Minnesota
Commissioner ______ introduced the following Resolution and moved its adoption:

AUDITOR/TREASURER PROPOSED BUDGET FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR 2020
Resolution 19-___________
WHEREAS, The Douglas County Auditor/Treasurer has proposed a budget for the calendar year 2020
for her office; and
WHEREAS, the 2019 net budget for the County Auditor/Treasurer’s Office was $1,232,084; and
WHEREAS, the net budget request for 2020 for the County Auditor/Treasurer’s is $1,469,615 an
increase of $237,531 representing an increase of 19.28% and
WHEREAS, the Douglas County Auditor/Treasurer provided information regarding the budget
request, including the elected officials’ salary, 2% COLA plus eligible steps for staff, and employer’s portion of
the health insurance costs, and election year costs which were discussed with the Board and considered by
the Board at meetings held on August 5, 2019; and
Auditor/Treasurer, including the statutory responsibilities of the office, all information submitted by the
Auditor/Treasurer, job descriptions of the employees in the office, prior budget requests for the past two
calendar years, workload information, equipment needs, comparison data from other counties; and
1. The Douglas County Auditor/Treasurer’s proposed budget for the calendar year 2020 is
hereby approved as modified as set forth in the attached 2020 Adopted Budget.
3002 Assistant Property Tax-Elections Technician 1950
3003 Auditor/Treasurer 2080 (FLSA Exempt)
3004 Centralized Accounting Technician 1950
3006 Deputy Auditor/Treasurer 1950
3007 Deputy Auditor/Treasurer 1950
3008 Election Assistant (Seasonal/Temporary) 550
3011 Elections and Property Tax Administrator 2080 (FLSA Exempt)
3013 Strategic Finance Accounting Analyst Assistant 1950
3014 Strategic Finance Collection Officer 1950
3017 Assistant Auditor/Treasurer/Finance Director 2080 (FLSA Exempt)
3020 Strategic Finance Accounting Analyst 2080 (FLSA Exempt)
3023 Strategic Finance Audit-Coordination Analyst 2080 (FLSA Exempt)
3024 Strategic Finance Collection Officer 1950
3. The Auditor-Treasurer of Douglas County shall implement the approved County

Auditor/Treasurer’s budget, and incorporate it into the comprehensive County Budget for
2020 as part of the standard operating procedures and the integrated financial system used
by the County Auditor-Treasurer’s Office.
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing Resolution was duly seconded by _______ and upon vote
being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: _______________
and the following voted against the same: ___________________
Dated at Alexandria, Minnesota, this 5th day of December, 2019.

By Charlie Meyer
Attest:
Clerk of the Board
Commissioner ______________ introduced the following Resolution and moved its adoption:

RECORDER PROPOSED BUDGET FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR 2020
Resolution 19-_________
WHEREAS, The Douglas County Recorder has proposed a budget for the calendar year 2020 for her
office; and
WHEREAS, the 2019 net budget for the County Recorder’s Office was $24,417 and
WHEREAS, the net budget request for 2020 for the County Recorder Office is $195 a decrease of
$24,222 representing a decrease of 99.2%; and
WHEREAS, the Douglas County Recorder provided information regarding the budget request,
including the elected officials’ salary, 2% COLA plus eligible steps for staff, and employer’s portion of the
health insurance costs, which was discussed with the Board and considered by the Board at meetings held on
August 5, 2019; and
Recorder, including the statutory responsibilities of the office, all information submitted by the Recorder, job
descriptions of the employees in the office, prior budget requests for the past calendar years, workload
information, equipment needs; and
1. The Douglas County Recorder’s proposed budget for the calendar year 2020 is hereby

14004 Recorder 2080 (FLSA Exempt)
14000 Chief Deputy Recorder 1950
14002 Deputy Recorder 1950
14003 Deputy Recorder 1950
3. The Auditor-Treasurer of Douglas County shall implement the approved County Recorder’s
budget and incorporate it into the comprehensive County Budget for 2020 as part of the
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing Resolution was duly seconded by ______ and upon vote being
taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: ______________________________
and the following voted against the same: __________________

By Charlie Meyer
Attest:
Clerk of the Board
Commissioner _______________ introduced the following Resolution and moved its adoption:

SHERIFF’S PROPOSED BUDGET FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR 2020
Resolution 19-______
WHEREAS, The Douglas County Sheriff has proposed a budget for the calendar year 2020 for his
office; and
WHEREAS, the 2019 net budget for the County Sheriff’s Office was $8,454,330; and
WHEREAS, the net budget request for 2020 for the County Sheriff’s Office is $8,953,621 which
represents an increase of $499,291 or 5.91%; and
WHEREAS, the Douglas County Sheriff provided information regarding the budget request, including:
1) the elected official’s salary,
2) increase of 2% COLA plus eligible steps for staff, and employer’s portion of the health
insurance costs.
3) 1 new full time Deputy (Slot #104),
4) Building cameras
5) Radio Replacements and Ballistic shields
6) 6 new squad cars
7) ATV purchase
8) Jail maintenance projects
which was discussed with the Board and considered by the Board at meetings held on August 5, 2019, and
Sheriff, including the statutory responsibilities of the office, all information submitted by the Sheriff, job
descriptions of the employees in the office, prior budget requests for the past two calendar years, workload
information, equipment needs, overtime records; and
1. The Douglas County Sheriff’s proposed budget for the calendar year 2020 is hereby
and type of employees in each job class. The job class of full time Deputy (Slot #104) will be
added 1/1/2020.

1 Sheriff 2080 (FLSA Exempt)
4 Data Entry Clerk 2080
8 Records Supervisor 2080
9 Deputy 2080
10 Deputy 2080
11 Deputy 2080
12 Deputy 2080
13 Deputy 2080
14 Deputy 2080
15 Deputy 2080
16 Deputy 2080
17 Deputy 2080
18 Deputy 2080
19 Deputy 2080
20 Deputy 2080
21 Deputy 2080
22 Deputy 2080
23 Deputy 2080
24 Deputy 2080
25 Deputy 2080
26 Deputy (80%) 1664
27 Deputy (80%) 1664
28 Deputy (80%) 1664
29 Sergeant 2080
30 Sergeant 2080
31 Sergeant 2080
32 Sergeant 2080
33 Sergeant 2080
34 Sergeant 2080
35 Admin Secretary 2080
36 Chief Deputy 2080 (FLSA Exempt)
37 Jail Administrator 2080 (FLSA Exempt)
38 Assist Jail Admin 2080
39 Correctional Officer 2080
57 Correctional Officer (80%) 1664
63 Correctional Officer/Visitation - Hourly 1040
64 Program Coordinator 2080
66 Detention Sergeant 2080
70 Detention Transport (80%) 1664
71 Detention Transport 2080
73 Detention/Records 2080
74 Bailiff I - Part Time 728
75 Bailiff III (80%) 1664
76 Bailiff III 2080
77 Bailiff III 2080
78 Dispatcher (80%) 1664
79 Dispatcher (80%) 1664
80 Dispatcher 2080
81 Dispatcher 2080
82 Dispatcher 2080
83 Dispatcher 2080
84 Dispatcher 2080
86 Dispatcher 2080
87 Dispatcher 2080
88 Dispatcher 2080
89 Communications/Dispatch Super 2080
91 STS Crew Leader 2080
92 STS Crew Leader 2080
95 Transport Officer (80%) 1664
97 Deputy 2080
99 Deputy 2080
100 Deputy 2080
101 Analyst Administrative Support 2080
102 Dispatcher Lead 2080
104 Deputy (NEW 2020) 2080
Notes:
Building Maintenance II is a Facilities Maintenance position.
3. The Auditor-Treasurer of Douglas County shall implement the approved County Sheriff’s
budget and incorporate it into the comprehensive County Budget for 2020 as part of the
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing Resolution was duly seconded by ________ and upon vote being
taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: _______________________
and the following voted against the same: _______________

By Charlie Meyer
Attest:
Clerk of the Board
A motion was made by ________, seconded by _________to adopt the 2020 Proposed Levy in the amount of
$____________________________ as follows:
2020 Proposed Levy

General $16,495,695
Public Works $4,380,784
Social Services $4,054,982
Library $1,041,904
Capital Projects $450,024
Bonds and Interest $2,008,912
Total Levy $28,432,301
Vote: Yes – ___________________. Motion carried.

A motion was made by _________, seconded by _______________to adopt the 2020 Proposed Budget in the amount
of $______________________ as follows:
2020 Proposed Budget
Estimated Estimated
General Revenues Expenditures Net
003 Non-Departmental $19,163,480 $0 $19,163,480
070 Central Services $168,081 $634,963 ($466,882)
100 Board of Commissioners $0 $277,314 ($277,314)
102 District Court $5,000 $173,750 ($168,750)
104 County Auditor/Treasurer $142,026 $1,611,641 ($1,469,615)
105 License Bureau $530,470 $500,106 $30,364
107 County Assessor $188,000 $957,410 ($769,410)
108 External Auditors $0 $57,500 ($57,500)
109 County Attorney $92,920 $1,153,593 ($1,060,673)
110 County Recorder $466,200 $466,395 ($195)
111 Veterans Service $14,355 $218,495 ($204,140)
112 Land/Resource Mgmt-Zoning $622,165 $1,127,795 ($505,630)
113 Building Maintenance $0 $1,381,380 ($1,381,380)
127 Information Systems $102,000 $1,190,314 ($1,088,314)
172 Law Library $48,000 $48,000 $0
188 County Coordinator $5,780 $1,168,281 ($1,162,501)
189 Public Information Officer $0 $18,197 ($18,197)
194 Lakes Area Humane Society $0 $8,000 ($8,000)
215 Law Enforcement
115 Sheriff $542,750 $4,697,844 ($4,155,094)
130 Drug Task Force Pass Thru $176,960 $176,960 $0
131 Jail $766,846 $4,068,370 ($3,301,524)
132 Water Patrol $31,740 $164,186 ($132,446)
133 Jail Maintenance $0 $397,636 ($397,636)
135 E-911 $115,103 $115,103 $0
136 Dispatch $6,528 $973,449 ($966,921)
Total Law Enforcement $1,639,927 $10,593,548 ($8,953,621)
218 Emergency Management $27,000 $105,227 ($78,227)
230 Coroner $0 $60,550 ($60,550)
236 Court Services-Corrections $115,897 $447,443 ($331,546)
489 Horizon $0 $252,063 ($252,063)
501 Historical Society $0 $15,000 ($15,000)
505 Senior Citizens $30,133 $114,904 ($84,771)
506 Central MN Elder Network $0 $8,000 ($8,000)
507 Rainbow Rider $0 $103,977 ($103,977)
509 North Country Food Bank $0 $50,000 ($50,000)
550 Data Trails-Pass Thru $132,233 $132,233 $0
601 Extension $2,500 $284,526 ($282,026)
602 Soil & Water Conservation $0 $258,834 ($258,834)
603 Agricultural Society $0 $15,000 ($15,000)
607 Chippewa River JPA $0 $4,200 ($4,200)
608 Pomme de Terre River Assn $0 $0 $0
705 West Central Initiative - Bus Dev $0 $8,250 ($8,250)
706 Economic Development $0 $47,278 ($47,278)
709 Alex Area Chamber Leadership Alex $0 $2,000 ($2,000)
Total General $23,496,167 $23,496,167 $0
Estimated Estimated
General Revenues Expenditures Net
Estimated Estimated
Public Works $16,587,007 $16,587,007 $0
Social Services $10,362,582 $10,362,582 $0
Library $1,149,584 $1,149,584 $0
Capital Projects $527,515 $527,515 $0
Bonds & Interest $2,008,912 $2,008,912 $0
Total $54,131,767 $54,131,767 $0

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Resolution #19‐

6:30 p.m. Call to Order

6:31 p.m. Char Rosenow, Auditor/Treasurer

1) Resolution Setting County Attorney 2020 Budget – Action

 The market value of your property may change.

 Special Assessments may be added to your property tax bill.

Counties provide essential community programs and services such as road

2020 Proposed Revenue Sources

2016 2017 2018 2019 2020

Highways and Streets 14,760,362 11,933,489 13,270,993 13,445,311 14,869,723

General Government 8,261,784 8,470,766 9,779,956 10,519,746 11,114,761

Public Safety 8,902,587 9,248,779 9,658,625 10,387,173 11,206,768

Human Services 9,149,164 9,641,180 9,218,561 10,207,573 10,362,582

Culture and Recreation 1,989,311 2,880,703 2,209,501 2,068,128 2,153,351

Debt Service 5,206,552 2,426,765 2,005,038 2,150,695 2,008,912

Conservation of Natural Resources 968,106 1,064,227 1,196,006 1,079,492 1,069,564

Capital Outlay 240,238 541,481 1,000,360 974,558 527,515

Intergovernmental 405,274 404,055 648,112 470,000 510,000

Health 479,464 383,082 391,143 252,063 252,063

Economic Development 62,429 60,241 57,831 57,878 56,528

50,425,271 47,054,768 49,436,126 51,612,617 54,131,767

Conservation of Natural Resources $1,069,564

90 people (56 adults/caregivers and 34 children) served through

County Tax Rate 49.017 % * 48.141 % * 47.234 % * 46.516 % * 47.439 % 46.510

Increase/(Decrease)/No Change County Only (17.00) (18.00) (15.00) 19.00 0.00

Class Rate of your Property - 1a Residential 1%

Addition of HR Recruiter in 2019

Bonds & Interest

Actual 46.510 $0 increase or

Total Levy 28,432,301

2020 Proposed Budget

Public Works 16,587,007 16,587,007 0

** Planned Spend Down of Fund Balance

F:\EXCEL\CHAR\Budget\2020\Budget Hearing\2020 Adopted Levy for Hearing.xls

RESOLUTION REGARDING THE DOUGLAS COUNTY

Slot # Job Classification Hours/Year

and the following voted against the same: __________________

Whereupon said Resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.

Dated at Alexandria, Minnesota, this 5th day of December 2019.

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

RESOLUTION REGARDING THE DOUGLAS COUNTY

3. The Auditor-Treasurer of Douglas County shall implement the approved County

and the following voted against the same: ___________________

Whereupon said Resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.

Dated at Alexandria, Minnesota, this 5th day of December, 2019.

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

RESOLUTION REGARDING THE DOUGLAS COUNTY

Slot # Job Classification Hours/Year

and the following voted against the same: __________________

Whereupon said Resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.

Dated at Alexandria, Minnesota, this 5th day of December 2019.

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

RESOLUTION REGARDING THE DOUGLAS COUNTY

Slot # Job Classification Hours/Year

and the following voted against the same: _______________

Whereupon said Resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.

Dated at Alexandria, Minnesota, this 5th day of December 2019.

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

2020 Proposed Levy

Vote: Yes – ___________________. Motion carried.

2020 Proposed Budget

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