Stearns County
Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Stearns County.
- Buyer type:
- County
- Location:
- Saint Cloud, MN
- Country:
- US
Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Stearns County.
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Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
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193543
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
1,355
Population
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164,110
Procurement Hell Score
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58 / 100
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Stearns County
The commission reviewed an update on the new Stearns County Parks logo implementation and discussed 2026 swimming area water quality trends. The meeting included a review of proposed names for a new park in Paynesville and plans for public input. Members approved a parkland dedication recommendation for the Birch Park Estates 2nd Addition, specifically authorizing a fee of $1,000 per residential unit. Logistics for an upcoming site tour and meeting at Kraemer Lake-Wildwood County Park were discussed, alongside updates regarding park programs, events, and volunteer projects.
The Park Commission discussed several items, including a 2026 revenue update highlighting record-breaking permit sales at Quarry Park and an overview of the 2027 budget. Staffing updates were provided, noting new hires and out-of-class assignments. The commission discussed naming options and progress for the new park property near Paynesville and reviewed potential opportunities for special disabled hunting events. Updates were also provided regarding federal recreational trail grants and repairs, along with plans for the upcoming meeting location at Kraemer Lake-Wildwood County Park. Finally, commissioners addressed issues regarding dog leashing, funding for archeological studies, and pursuit of carbon reduction grants for trail completion.
Public-sector contacts connected to Stearns County.
The board meeting addressed several administrative and environmental agenda items. Key discussions included the review of a shoreland alteration permit application, where the board discussed waiving penalty fees and adjusting escrow requirements for a property owner. The board also approved a one-year extension for a watershed grant agreement to prevent the loss of funding. Finally, the board reviewed a resolution concerning the prioritization of bridge replacements for future planning and state funding purposes.
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