Jail Project | Beltrami County

The Beltrami County Board of Commissioners voted to construct a new Beltrami County Jail. The project is being managed by Construction Engineers. This website will serve as a repository for information and documents related to the jail replacement project.

Jail Replacement Project Documents (links)

Project Overview
Committees and Structure
Jail & Justice System Overview
Jail Needs Assessment and Feasibility Report
Jail Needs Assessment and Feasibility Presentation
Jail Needs Assessment and Feasibility Presentation with Recommendation
Public Outreach Presentation
Milestones/Timeline
Project Summary Presentation
FINAL Survey Results
MN DOC 2019 Inspection Report
LOST Application
U of MN LOST Opportunities PowerPoint
U of MN LOST Study
LOST FAQ Flyer
Special Meeting May 24 - Architectural Contract
Jail Project Possible Site Locations Presentation
Special Meeting May 31 - Property Purchase
Century 21 Market Analysis
Public Hearing Site Selection PowerPoint June 20
Special Meeting Closed Session June 28 - Property Negotiations
Press Release June 30, 2023
Site Selection Criteria Update July 18, 2023
Press Release July 19 2023
Property Purchase Update August 7, 2023
Press Release Public Hearing Jail Location August 7, 2023
Press Release Jail Location Selected August 23, 2023
Property Purchase Update August 23, 2023
Property Donation Agreement
Project Update PowerPoint Sept 19, 2023
Jail Replacement Fact Sheet
New Location Map
Project Update January 16, 2024

STEERING COMMITTEE

Committee Charter/Scope	Committee Membership
Review information & Subcommittee recommendations Coordinate work of Subcommittees Direct Project Consultant Make final recommendations to County Board Implement Decisions of the Board Ensure timely progress of project	Chair, Jason Riggs Commissioners, Tim Sumner & Richard Anderson Bemidji Mayor, Jorge Prince Jail Administrator, Calandra Allen Administrator, Tom Barry DOC Regional Director, Trish Hansen Red Lake Nation, Darrell Seki/Jerry Loud Leech Lake Nation, Faron Jackson Citizens, Joe Vene & John Henningsaard DOC Tribal Liaison, Wendy Spry

Steering Committee Meeting Minutes

Committee Charter/Scope	Committee Membership
Identify, Develop, Review, Coordinate all Work Within the Committee’s Purview Including Concept and Final Design Aspects of the Facility as well as Commissioning, Outfitting, Transition and Operational Logistics in Opening and Operating the New Facility Provide Guidance, Direction & Support to the Design & Operations Staff Committee Make Recommendations to the Steering Committee	Chair, Calandra Allen Commissioner, John Carlson Consulting Engineer, Jim Boell Facility Supervisor, Steve Shadrick MIS Director, Kevin Warne DOC Inspector/Building Lead, Justin Roberts Citizens, Kate Repko & Randy Perkins

Design and Operations Sub Committee Minutes

Committee Charter/Scope	Committee Membership
Identify, develop, review, coordinate all work within the committee’s purview including identification of all costs, financial modeling & financing options, and research and implementation of public financing instruments Provide guidance, direction & support to the finance staff committee Make recommendations to the Steering Committee	County Commissioner Craig Gaasvig County Auditor/Treasurer JoDee Treat County Administrator Tom Barry County Chief Deputy Jarrett Walton County Finance Director Samantha Rux Citizen Financial Professionals: Ryan Welle and Glen Lindseth

Finance Sub Committee Minutes

Committee Charter/Scope	Committee Membership
Identify, Develop, Review, Coordinate All Work Within the Committee’s Purview Including Analyzing Program Needs and Gaps and Developing Goals, Objectives and Improvements for New or Existing Programs Provide Guidance, Direction & Support to the Programming Staff Committee Make Recommendations to the Steering Committee	Chair, Trish Hansen Commissioner, Joe Gould Jail Programming Directors, Eddie Busta & Anthony Derby Social Services Director, Jeff Lind County Attorney, David Hanson Lead State Public Defender, Kristine Kolar MCF Togo Warden, Gino Anselmo Red Lake Nation, Jerry Loud Citizens, Duane Erickson, Jennifer Greenleaf & Amy Lindahl, Ashlea McMartin

Programming Sub Committee Minutes