Tribal, county and city leaders met Tuesday for what they hope will be the first of more collaborative meetings between the different governmental units.

Discussion ranged over several areas. Carlton County board chairman Dick Brenner brought up continuing planning for a new county jail.

Jail plans

“We have looked at a number of jails including the newest jail in Chisago County,” Brenner said. “The funding package and the size of the jail are soon to be determined. The newest style of jail is based on pods.”

Brenner explained that pods are groupings of 1...