Morrison County has released its schedule of meetings and events for the week, earmarking a variety of gatherings that will see the presence of the Morrison County Board of Commissioners, either as a group or through individual member attendance. From strategic planning sessions to budget committee meetings, the week's agenda is packed with exercises, policy discussions, and community outreach efforts.
This week's schedule is the 2024 MN State Exercise at Camp Ripley, occurring over several days, where county officials will convene to enhance preparedness for state emergencies. This important initiative will take place starting at 8:00 am on dates August 19, 20, 21, and 22. Another key event on August 20 includes a planning session scheduled at 8:30 am in the County Board Room at the Government Center in Little Falls, MN, as reported by Morrison County. Soon after, at 9:00 am the same day, the Budget Committee will meet to discuss financial allocations for the upcoming year.
Community engagement continues to be a priority on August 20, with a meeting set for 6:00 pm at the Great River Regional Library in St. Cloud, MN, aiming to address library planning and operations. In ensuring inclusivity and engagement, the notice also details contacts for accommodation requests, advising interested parties to call 320-632-0296 at least 48 hours in advance to participate in any of the listed meetings, as per Morrison County.
On August 23, Morrison County will turn its focus to environmental stewardship with an 8:00 am meeting at the Soil and Water Conservation District Office in Little Falls, MN. Following up, at 9:00 am the Mississippi Headwaters Board, focused on the protection and management of the critical river resources, will meet at Cass County Courthouse in Walker, MN. The week rounds off with a Gold Star Family Event commemorated at Camp Ripley at 3:30 pm on August 24, as detailed by Morrison County.
