A drone and body-worn cameras are soon to be in use following approved guidelines. 12:00 am, Mar. 12, 2021 ×
Drones are finding a home in area law enforcement technology upgrades.
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A public hearing on the use of body cameras and aerial drones within the city by the Wadena Police Department was held Tuesday, March 9. No one attended to voice concerns or support over the additional technology.
Wadena Chief of Police Naomi Plautz noted that she also received no comments concerning the proposed use of the technology in the community despite seeking comments in various mediums over several weeks. The draft policies were presented and with no comments, the policy will be finalized.
Commissioners again go over regularly established events in ordinance
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The services include yearly job description updates, wage analysis and equity reports. 1:59 pm, Mar. 11, 2021 ×
While commissioners still have questions on the changes needed from job studies, the DDA Human Resources services for 2021-23 were approved by four Wadena County commissioners on March 9. Commissioner Jon Kangas voted against the contract.
The services include yearly job description updates, wage analysis and equity reports every three years. DDA management consultant Tessia Melvin said the company would continue market analyses, information for union negotiations, assisting with human resources reports and working on recommendations previously shared with the county.
A list of past recommendations from DDA to Wadena County as of March 2021.
The study looks at housing in Menahga, Sebeka, Staples, Verndale and Wadena. 4:44 pm, Jan. 11, 2021 ×
Wadena County board members include commissioners Bill Stearns (left), Murlyn Kreklau, board chair Sheldon Monson, Mike Weyer and Jon Kangas.
Photo courtesy of the Verndale Sun
A quick overview on the county housing study showed renter needs and successes, as Scott Knudson of Community Partners Research noted during the Wadena County Board of Commissioners meeting on Jan. 5.
The housing study highlights Menahga, Sebeka, Staples, Verndale, Wadena and the county’s housing options and needs. Commissioners approved the study in February 2020. Community Partners Research have worked with the county and area cities on small cities grant applications, including after the 2010 tornado in Wadena.
Wadena County Board continues conversation on courthouse expansion
Convene training, fiber connectivity and the courthouse expansion come amongst the range of topics discussed in the meeting on Dec. 15. 9:20 pm, Dec. 21, 2020 ×
Commissioners Chuck Horsager (left) and Jim Hofer received plaques for their service on the county board.
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In their final meeting, commissioners Chuck Horsager and Jim Hofer were recognized for their years of service on the board. Hofer has been a commissioner since 2013 and Horsager since 2017.
The two completed their time with plenty of discussion points on Dec. 15.
Convene training cost and benefits
Commissioner Jon Kangas shared his concern about employees taking advantage of the training time and the cost for employee’s work hours above the training cost. The Convene training includes webinars and trainings for county employees throughout the year. The budgeted amount is $999 for the year
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