Carlton County public meetings in 2021

County Board of Commissioners

The Carlton County Board of Commissioners approved the 2022 budgets and property tax levy of $30,202,525, along with several contracts, resolutions, and appointments. The board also approved a 3% cost of living wage increase for non-represented employees and set 2022 salaries for commissioners and elected officials.

• Approved 2022 levy of $30,202,525 (all yea votes)
• Approved HDC Assertive Community Treatment contract up to $356,640 (all yea votes)
• Approved TLC of Duluth SILS contract at $35.00/hour (all yea votes)
• Approved Family Service Rochester FGDM/PPP contract at $103.00/hour (all yea votes)
• Approved fund carryovers totaling $253,497 for Zoning and Environmental Services (all yea votes)
• Approved resolution 21-139 for tax-forfeited fund distribution (all yea votes)
• Approved resolution 21-140 classifying forfeited parcels as Non-Conservation Lands (all yea votes)
• Approved 3% COLA for non-represented employees for 2022 (all yea votes)

Board of Adjustment

The Carlton County Board of Adjustment and Appeals will hold a public hearing on December 21, 2021, to consider a variance application (case #321025) by Michael Dunaisky. The board will also make appointments to the Planning Commission and approve minutes from the November 16 meeting. No old business is listed.

• Public hearing on variance application #321025 by Michael Dunaisky
• Appoint a Board of Adjustment member as representative to Planning Commission
• Appoint an alternate Board of Adjustment member as representative to Planning Commission
• Approve meeting minutes from November 16, 2021

The Board of Adjustment approved a variance application (#321025) for Michael Dunaisky at 5226 East Lake Road, Saginaw, MN, with conditions. The board also appointed Jack Ezell and Aaron Gustafson as representatives to the Planning Commission. The meeting was otherwise procedural, with no old or other business.

• Approved variance #321025 for Michael Dunaisky with conditions (2-0)
• Appointed Jack Ezell as Planning Commission representative (all aye)
• Appointed Aaron Gustafson as Planning Commission alternate representative (all aye)
• Approved minutes of November 16, 2021 (2-0)

County Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners held a Truth in Taxation public hearing to review the proposed 2022 budget and property tax levy. The meeting included an overview of the property tax system and discussions regarding major budget factors, such as a 3% general wage increase and $428,000 for Jail/Justice Center project bonding.

• Proposed 4.90% increase for Carlton County property taxes to be levied in 2022
• Proposed 2022 total county levy of $31,472,702
• Proposed $428,000 levy for Jail/Justice Center project bonding
• Review of 2022 budget funds including Road & Bridge and Human Services
• Public hearing for comments on the proposed 2022 budget and levy

County Board of Commissioners

The Carlton County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular session to consider a bond issuance resolution, approve several contracts and agreements, and act on personnel matters including staff refills and leave requests. The agenda includes public hearings and updates on public health and zoning items.

• Bond issuance resolution (PFM representative to address)
• Extension of MOA agreement for staffing 2022-2024
• Addendum to HDC case management contract (rate increase to $238.17 per client)
• 2022 Cook County/Carlton County Child Support Agreement (up to $133,000)
• Resolution for bridge priority list

The Carlton County Board of Commissioners approved the sale of $10,000,000 in general obligation bonds to finance construction of a new law enforcement center, judicial center, and jail serving a regional female offender program. The board also approved a 2022-2024 agreement with the University of Minnesota Extension, accepted several completed road construction projects, and approved multiple personnel actions including refilling positions and an unpaid leave. The board adopted resolutions supporting the Minnesota opioid settlement agreements and authorizing the sale of tax-forfeited parcels to the City of Wright.

• Adopted resolution 21-128 authorizing $10M General Obligation Bonds, Series 2021 for law enforcement/judicial center and jail (all yea)
• Approved 2022-2024 University of Minnesota Extension MOA with 2.6 FTE staffing, estimated $198,590 for 2022 (all yea)
• Adopted resolution 21-129 authorizing sale of two tax-forfeited parcels to City of Wright (all yea)
• Adopted resolution 21-131 listing 27 high-priority bridge replacement/rehabilitation projects (all yea)
• Accepted completed CSAH 5 project and authorized final payment of $23,636.50 to Northland Constructors (all yea)
• Adopted resolution 21-137 supporting and opting into multistate opioid settlements with McKesson, Cardinal Health, AmerisourceBergen, and Johnson & Johnson (all yea)
• Approved refilling 3 Custodian/Maintenance positions in Property Management (all yea)
• Approved carryover of unspent non-levy funds from 2021 to 2022 for multiple programs (all yea)

County Board of Commissioners

The Carlton County Board of Commissioners will consider several transportation items, including awarding a $107,500 grading contract for the Cloquet Airport, renewing a lease with AEOA for office and bus storage space, and increasing airport hangar rental rates by 4%. The board will also discuss an extension agreement with the University of Minnesota and hold a closed session on union negotiations. A tour of Trussbilt jail cells is scheduled before the meeting begins.

• Award bid to KGM Contractors for $107,500 for Cloquet Airport Runway 18-36 RSA grading, pending FAA approval
• Approve AEOA lease renewal for office space ($175/month) and bus storage (8 buses) at Carlton County Transportation Building
• Approve 4% increase in airport hangar rental rates, as recommended by the Airport Commission
• Consider extension of Memorandum of Agreement with University of Minnesota
• Closed session to discuss union negotiations

The Carlton County Board approved three construction contracts, including a $4,245,993.45 award to Ulland Brothers for work on CSAH 3 (14th Street) in Cloquet, contingent on city approval, and a $259,814.00 contract to the same firm for adjacent work. The board also accepted a $17,501 Children's Mental Health grant and a $264,638 federal COVID-19 grant, approved a lease with AEOA for airport hangar space, and raised hangar rental rates by 4%. A motion to refill a Community & Family Services position failed on a 2-2 vote.

Board of Adjustment

The Carlton County Board of Adjustment and Appeals is meeting to consider two variance applications (cases #321023 and #321024) from Robert Walton and Dale Lund. The board will also approve minutes from the September 21, 2021 meeting. No old business is listed.

• Public hearing on variance #321023 (Robert Walton)
• Public hearing on variance #321024 (Dale Lund)
• Approve meeting minutes from September 21, 2021
• Legal ad published in Star Gazette and Pine Knot News

The Board of Adjustment approved two variance requests, #321023 and #321024, both with conditions. The minutes do not specify the exact conditions or the nature of the variances beyond the applicant names and addresses. The board also approved the September 21, 2021 meeting minutes as amended.

• Approved variance #321023 for Robert and Melissa Walton, 3290 Welter Drive, Cloquet, with conditions
• Approved variance #321024 for Dale Lund, 783 (address incomplete in minutes), with conditions
• Approved minutes of September 21, 2021, as amended

Committee of the Whole

The Justice Center Project Working Committee is meeting to discuss updates on the project's site plan, jail planning, and construction schedule. The session also includes updates on the Probation Plan, annexation, and the Justice Involved Females program.

• Site Plan update
• Planning update on jail
• Construction schedule
• Justice Involved Females (JIF) program update
• Probation Plan and annexation updates

The Committee of the Whole received updates on the Justice Center project, including site plans, jail design, construction schedule, transition team work, and programs for justice-involved females and probation. No formal decisions were made on these items; the only actions were approving the agenda and prior minutes, and cancelling the December 20, 2021 meeting unless significant issues arise.

• Approved agenda (motion by Thell, second by Peterson)
• Approved October 18, 2021 meeting minutes (motion by Thell, second by Genereau)
• Cancelled December 20, 2021 meeting unless significant issues arise (motion by Brenner, seconded by Thell)

County Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is reviewing a resolution to issue General Obligation Bonds, Series 2021A, to finance a new law enforcement center, judicial center, and jail. The meeting also includes discussions on using restitution funds for budget adjustments and applying for state credit enhancement.

• Resolution to issue General Obligation Bonds, Series 2021A, for a new law enforcement and judicial center
• Application for the Minnesota Public Facilities Authority Credit Enhancement Program
• Proposal to use non-levy restitution funds for 2021 and 2022 budget adjustments
• Approval of Foster Care Transportation agreement with Moose Lake Schools
• Consideration of conditional use permit #421004 for Pru Towers, LLC

The board approved a resolution authorizing general obligation bonds to finance a new law enforcement center, judicial center, and jail, and approved a $500 application fee for the State's Credit Enhancement Program. It also accepted a Letter of Understanding with the City of Carlton regarding annexation of county land for the project, with Chairperson Proulx voting nay. Several personnel actions, permits, and other administrative items were approved unanimously.

• Approved resolution 21-123 authorizing general obligation bonds for new Justice Center (unanimous)
• Approved $500 application fee for State's Credit Enhancement Program (unanimous)
• Accepted Letter of Understanding with City of Carlton on annexation for Justice Center (4-1, Proulx nay)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit No. 421004 for communications tower in Twin Lakes Township (unanimous)
• Approved increasing Social Worker from .8 to 1.0 FTE (unanimous)
• Approved refilling Public Health Specialist position (unanimous)
• Approved foster care transportation agreement with Moose Lake Schools (unanimous)
• Approved Sheriff's Department grant application for Safe and Secure Courthouse Initiative, ~$510,300 (unanimous)

County Board of Commissioners

The Carlton County Board of Commissioners will hold an adjourned session to consider several administrative and financial items, including reappointments to the Board of Adjustment, the sale of tax-forfeited land parcels, a contract for the Justice Center transition, and a proposed masking policy. The board will also act on routine items such as approving the September 2021 expenditure listing and a correction to a previously passed resolution.

• Consider 2021 Regular Tax Forfeited land sale parcels
• Consider sale of blighted tax forfeit land to City of Kettle River
• Consider Policy Analyst contract for Justice Center transition
• Consider proposed masking policy
• Approve Blue Cross/Blue Shield Contract for 2022

The Carlton County Board of Commissioners approved multiple contracts and resolutions, including a $111,000 contract for policy analyst work on the new Jail/Justice Center and a $11,250 consulting contract for the Female Offender Program. They also approved a $200 increase in the Sheriff's office petty cash fund, reappointed two members to the Board of Adjustment, and adopted resolutions for tax-forfeited land sales. The board accepted the September 2021 expenditure listing totaling $5,931,424.80 and approved the county masking policy as amended, with Commissioner Thell voting nay.

• Approved $111,000 plus travel for Research Design Solutions LLC policy analyst contract for Jail/Justice Center (all yeas)
• Approved up to $11,250 to The Carey Group for Female Offender Program consulting (all yeas)
• Approved $200 increase in Sheriff's office petty cash fund from $100 to $300 (all yeas)
• Reappointed Jack Ezell and Howard Eskuri to Board of Adjustment for third and final term (all yeas)
• Adopted resolution 21-119 authorizing sale of tax-forfeited non-conservation lands (all yeas)
• Adopted resolution 21-120 authorizing direct sale of blighted parcel to City of Kettle River for up to $500 plus closing costs (all yeas)
• Adopted corrected resolution 21-121 authorizing Justice Center Project based on 110,852 sq ft space estimate (all yeas)
• Approved county masking policy as amended (4-1, Thell nay)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss the development of a Justice Center. The session includes reviews of contracts for architects and construction firms and information regarding project bonding.

• Contracts with Klein McCarthy Architects and Adolfson and Peterson
• Policy Analyst contract
• Bonding information from Auditor’s Office and PFM
• Facility Development Process update
• Mask Mandate information

The Committee of the Whole reviewed updates on the Justice Center Project, including a draft mask mandate, a policy analyst contract, contracts with architects and construction firms, the facility development process, and bonding options. No formal decisions were made; the mask mandate draft will be brought to the Board on October 25, 2021.

• Approved agenda (motion by Bodie, second by Brenner)
• Approved September 20, 2021 meeting minutes (motion by Brenner, second by Thell)
• Discussed draft mask mandate language; changes suggested and made; to be presented to Board on October 25, 2021
• Discussed policy analyst contract with Paul Coughlin
• Discussed contracts with Klein McCarthy Architects and Adolfson and Peterson
• Received update on facility development process and design stage
• Received bonding information presentation from Arcelia Detert

County Board of Commissioners

The Carlton County Board of Commissioners approved the 2022-2023 tentative labor agreements with the MNPEA and IUOE Local #49 bargaining units, and approved several other items including a rezoning request, a hauler license, appointments, and a contract for the Female Offender Program. The board also discussed a potential county masking policy but took no formal action.

• Approved 2022-2023 labor contracts with MNPEA and IUOE Local #49 (all yea)
• Approved rezoning of property in Barnum Township from A-1 to A-2 (all yea)
• Approved $2,400 contract with RS Consulting for Female Offender Program (all yea)
• Approved hiring a Provisional Attorney using ARPA funds (all yea)
• Approved appointments to Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment (all yea)
• Approved hauler license for Cloquet Sanitary Service (all yea)
• Adopted resolution to extend DEED lease for nine months (all yea)
• Adopted resolution amending flexible benefit plan for 2021 (all yea)

County Board of Commissioners

The board approved the proposed 2022 property tax levy of $30,202,525 and set a December 14 public hearing for final budget discussion. It also authorized moving forward with the Justice Center project based on space and cost estimates, approved exploring $10 million in bonding, and authorized annexation of the preferred building site. Several contracts and expenditures were approved, including $150,000 for a Female Offender Program development plan.

• Approved 2022 proposed levy of $30,202,525 (all yea votes)
• Authorized Justice Center project based on space estimate of 50,916 sq ft (all yea votes)
• Authorized Justice Center project based on cost estimate of $66.8M-$70.2M (all yea votes)
• Approved exploring $10,000,000 in bonding for Justice Center (all yea votes)
• Authorized annexation petition for 28.03-acre Justice Center site in Twin Lakes Township (all yea votes)
• Approved $150,000 contract for Female Offender Program development action plan (all yea votes)
• Approved $35,000 probation services analysis contract with Research Design Solutions (all yea votes)
• Approved $419,897.48 grant for Bridge No. 09533 (all yea votes)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to review updates on the jail project's space program, cost estimates, and site boring. The body will also discuss a bonding plan and a memorandum of understanding with the Center for Effective Public Policy.

• MOU with Center for Effective Public Policy
• NIC study on Gender-Responsive Policy and Practices Assessment
• Bonding plan engagement between Auditors Office and PFM
• Financial tracking of soft and total project costs
• Updates on site boring at the preferred site and annexation

The Committee of the Whole met as the Jail Project Working Committee and heard from 6th District Chief Justice Michael Cuzzo, who discussed the need for a new justice center, citing the aging courthouse's security and space limitations. The committee received updates on the space program, cost estimates, site boring, annexation, and other project items, but took no formal votes on these matters. The agenda and August 16, 2021 minutes were approved, and the next meeting was scheduled for October 18, 2021.

• Approved agenda (motion by Brenner, second by Bodie)
• Approved August 16, 2021 meeting minutes (motion by Thell, second by Brenner)
• Scheduled next special session for October 18, 2021 at 2:00 p.m.

County Board of Commissioners

The Carlton County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved two re-zoning requests in Twin Lakes Township, a conditional use permit for a 17-site RV campground on Big Lake in Perch Lake Township, and a one-year extension of the mattress recycling agreement with Waste Management. The board also adopted resolutions accepting a $120,000 Operation Stonegarden grant and a $140,400 Victim/Witness grant, and authorized negotiations to sell three tax-forfeited parcels to the Fond du Lac Band. Two resolutions voided land purchase contracts due to missed payments.

• Approved re-zoning of property on Highway 210 from R-1 to C-2 (unanimous)
• Approved re-zoning of property at 1865 County Road 5 from A-1 to A-2 (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permit for 17-site RV campground at 1011 Cary Road (unanimous)
• Approved one-year extension of mattress recycling agreement with Waste Management (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution authorizing sale of three tax-forfeited parcels to Fond du Lac Band (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution accepting $120,000 Operation Stonegarden grant (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution accepting $140,400 Victim/Witness grant (unanimous)
• Voided two tax-forfeit land purchase contracts for missed payments (unanimous)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will discuss the 2022 budget and levy for potential adoption. The body is also considering contracts with RDS for a Probation Services Study and a Female Offender Program development plan.

• Consideration of 2022 budget and levy for adoption
• Proposed Female Offender Program (FOP) Development Plan Contract with RDS
• Proposed Probation Services Study contract with RDS
• Enterprise Fleet presentation for the Sheriff's Office
• American Rescue Plan Act presentation

The Committee of the Whole approved a motion to approve the Female Offender Program (FOP) Development Plan Contract with RDS, funded by $2 million from the state. The August 3, 2021 meeting minutes were tabled until the October meeting. The agenda was approved, and the meeting adjourned. No other substantive decisions were made; other items were informational or removed.

• Approved the agenda for the September 7, 2021 meeting.
• Tabled approval of the August 3, 2021 meeting minutes until the October meeting.
• Approved the Female Offender Program (FOP) Development Plan Contract with RDS, funded by $2 million from the state.
• Adjourned the meeting.

County Board of Commissioners

The Carlton County Board approved joining The Centre for Public Impact as a learning partner, authorized grant applications for workforce and conservation projects, and authorized the purchase of the Kramer property in Sawyer Township. The board also tabled a transportation contract for foster care children with Barnum Schools and approved several other resolutions and contracts.

• Approved joining The Centre for Public Impact as a learning partner ($10,000 fee grant-funded)
• Approved applying for CDC Workforce Grant ($37,127.67, no county cost)
• Approved refilling Social Worker, Public Health Nurse/RN positions and corrected .7 to 1.0 FTE
• Tabled transportation contract for foster care children with Barnum Schools
• Adopted resolution 21-095 authorizing purchase of Kramer property with Timber Development Funds
• Adopted resolution 21-096 authorizing application for Conservation Partners Legacy Grant for Kramer property
• Adopted resolution 21-097 authorizing application for CPL Grant for tree seedling release work
• Awarded $6,600 geotechnical evaluation contract to Braun Intertec Corporation for Justice Center site

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing plans for a new jail project, including site selection and cost estimates from Adolfson and Peterson. The body is discussing the transition to a Justice Center concept and reviewing guidance from the National Institute of Corrections.

• Review of Adolfson and Peterson (A & P) cost estimates
• Discussion of annexation of approximately 19 acres
• Review of Klein McCarthy Architects (KMA) block diagram
• Discussion of State Bonding Dollars
• Comparison of site costs, noting the Carlton site is approximately $3.5 to $3.9 million

The Carlton County Committee of the Whole met as the Jail Project Working Committee and received a presentation from Jail Administrator Coughlin covering project history, site selection, design concepts, cost estimates, annexation, state bonding, and media updates. No substantive decisions were made; the committee only approved the agenda and prior meeting minutes, and scheduled the next meeting for September 20, 2021.

• Approved agenda (motion by Bodie, second by Brenner)
• Approved July 19, 2021 meeting minutes (motion by Thell, second by Bodie)
• Scheduled next special session for September 20, 2021 at 2:00 p.m.

County Board of Commissioners

The Carlton County Board approved two conditional use permits: one for residential use in a commercial district and one for a communications tower. They also set a public hearing on a potential transportation shop closure, approved a site access agreement for brownfield cleanup, and accepted a $12.17M expenditure listing.

• Approved CUP 421002 for residential use at 2292 Smith Road (unanimous)
• Approved CUP 421003 for Tillman Infrastructure communications tower (4-0, Thell abstained)
• Approved site access agreement with Fond du Lac Reservation and ARDC for brownfield cleanup (unanimous)
• Set public hearing for Sept 27, 2021 on potential Kettle River Transportation Shop closure (unanimous)
• Approved resolution 21-090 supporting 35 mph speed zone on CSAH 7 (unanimous)
• Approved resolution 21-091 accepting bridge project and final payment of $54,320.27 to Northland Constructors (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution 21-092 voiding tax forfeiture on Perch Lake Township parcels (unanimous)
• Accepted June 2021 expenditure listing totaling $12,166,788.86 (unanimous)

Committee of the Whole

The committee is scheduled to hear budget presentations from various county departments, including the Assessor, Land Department, and Public Health. These presentations are part of the 2022 budget process.

• County Assessor budget presentation
• Land Department budget presentation
• Zoning & Environmental Services budget presentation
• Public Health & Human Services budget presentations
• Veteran Services budget presentation

County Board of Commissioners

The board approved a resolution designating the preferred site for a new Jail/Justice Center on county-owned land in Twin Lake Township, pending annexation by the City of Carlton and agreement with the township. It also approved several personnel actions, contract addendums, and a tax-forfeited property repurchase, among other items.

• Approved resolution 21-087 designating Green site for new Jail/Justice Center (all yeas)
• Approved refilling full-time Social Worker and two Public Health Nurse positions (all yeas)
• Approved Purchase of Service contract addendums for AEOA and NEMOJT up to $138,181.10 each (all yeas)
• Approved out-of-state travel for Social Worker and Deputy Sheriff Investigator to drug court conference (all yeas)
• Approved refilling ZES Inspector as Chief Deputy ZES Administrator at pay grade 170 (all yeas)
• Approved resolution 21-088 for repurchase of tax-forfeited property by International Snapit Corp (4-1, Peterson nay)
• Authorized payment of $265,320 to Twin Lakes Township for special assessments (all yeas)
• Approved resolution 21-089 to accept Taconite Tax Funds grant contract (all yeas)

Committee of the Whole

The Carlton County Committee of the Whole is meeting as the Jail Project Working Committee to review the county jail project, including touring sample cells from a vendor, discussing state bonding funds, and updates on annexation and public information efforts. The agenda also includes approving prior meeting minutes and reviewing project goals, timeline, and options.

• Tour of Maximum Security Systems Inc. cells at Transportation Building lot
• Update on state bonding dollars availability and claiming process
• LOST (Local Option Sales Tax) language updated to cover jail/justice center construction; vote in November 2022
• Annexation update for jail site near Carlton, referencing MN Stat. 373.05 and 414.0325
• Next meeting scheduled for August 16, 2021 at 2:00 p.m.

The Committee of the Whole reviewed the MSSI jail cell product and discussed annexation costs for the proposed jail site. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was informational, with updates on bonding, public information, and project timeline.

• Approved agenda (motion by Brenner, second by Bodie)
• Approved June 21, 2021 meeting minutes (motion by Proulx, second by Brenner)
• Adjourned (motion by Brenner, second by Bodie)

County Board of Commissioners

The Carlton County Board of Commissioners is holding its regular session to consider personnel refills in Public Health and Human Services, extend COVID-19 essential services agreements, approve hauler licenses and transfer station fees, and discuss several administrative items including a loan program and grievance board formation.

• Refill Fiscal Supervisor II position due to resignation and approve work out of class for 2 Fiscal Officers
• Refill Financial Eligibility Specialist position due to retirement (effective September 27, 2021)
• Extend COVID-19 Essential Services duties and revise MOUs with AFSCME/MNPEA
• Approve 2021 Hauler License and Transfer Station Gate Fees
• Consider low interest loan program for Twin Lakes Township residents

The Carlton County Board of Commissioners approved several resolutions, including a lease agreement for a recycling center in Holyoke, a snowmobile trail permit for Wood City Riders, and Safe Routes to School grants for Moose Lake. They also accepted a completed paving project with a final payment of $204,261.12, approved a garbage hauler license for Cloquet Sanitary Service, and refilled several county positions. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved agenda as amended and minutes of June 28, 2021 meeting.
• Approved refilling Fiscal Supervisor II and Financial Eligibility Specialist positions in Public Health and Human Services.
• Approved amendments to Emergency General Assistance and MFIP Crisis Fund Guidelines.
• Approved garbage hauler license for Cloquet Sanitary Service (Dodge Ram 550).
• Approved Transfer Station Gate Fees effective September 1, 2021.
• Adopted resolution 21-082 for recycling center lease with Holyoke Township.
• Adopted resolution 21-083 supporting Wood City Riders snowmobile trail along Highway 33.
• Adopted resolutions 21-084 and 21-085 for Safe Routes to School grant in Moose Lake.

County Board of Commissioners

The Carlton County Board of Commissioners is meeting in adjourned session to consider administrative items including refilling two positions in Zoning and Environmental Services, authorizing a tax-forfeit land sale in Mahtowa Township, approving transportation contracts and a hangar bid, and discussing pending litigation in closed session. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes, expenditures, and a United Way agreement.

• Approve refilling PT Zoning Clerk position, upgrading from 0.52 to 0.65 FTE
• Approve refilling Transfer Station Operator position
• Authorize sale of tax forfeit land in Mahtowa Township
• Final payment for SP 009-608-038 and MnDOT contracts 1047664 A0902-63, 1047572 A0902-66
• Consider awarding FBO Hangar bid

The Carlton County Board of Commissioners approved several resolutions, including accepting $6,967,521 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds, awarding contracts for airport and road projects, and approving personnel changes. All votes were unanimous except for one labor contract ratification, which passed with a 4-1 vote. The board also set closed sessions for tax court litigation and labor negotiations.

• Approved refilling part-time ZES Clerk and increasing FTE from .52 to .65 (unanimous)
• Approved refilling Transfer Station Operator position (unanimous)
• Approved sale of tax-forfeited land to Mahtowa Township (Resolution 21-073, unanimous)
• Approved final payment of $13,828.87 to Veit & Company for CSAH 8 repairs (Resolution 21-074, unanimous)
• Awarded $2,066,033.08 airport hangar contract to Maertens-Brenny Construction (Resolution 21-075, unanimous)
• Awarded $887,159.15 road contract to Redstone Construction (Resolution 21-078, unanimous)
• Awarded $1,142,419.74 road contract to Ulland Brothers (Resolution 21-079, unanimous)
• Approved $5,000 for jail/justice center studies summary (unanimous)

Committee of the Whole

The Jail Project Working Committee is meeting to review updates on state bonding dollars, the LOST update, and a traffic study for Hwy 210 and CSAH 61. The body will also discuss Minnesota Statutes affecting the Green Site and a courthouse security assessment.

• Update on State Bonding Dollars
• Traffic Study of Hwy 210 and CSAH 61
• Minnesota Statutes affecting the Green Site
• Courthouse Security Assessment

The Committee of the Whole received updates on state bonding funds, which are available and can be claimed via end-of-project submission or regular invoicing. The LOST language was updated to cover jail, law enforcement center, or justice center construction, with a vote set for November 2022. The committee discussed Minnesota Statute 373.05, which requires a jail at the county seat, and is working with the City of Carlton and Twin Lakes Township on annexation for a green site. Planning and program meetings begin June 24-25 to determine space needs for a justice center.

• Approved the agenda and the May 17, 2021 meeting minutes.
• Noted that state bonding dollars are available and can be accessed via one-time submission or regular invoicing.
• Updated LOST language to cover jail, law enforcement center, or justice center construction, with a vote in November 2022.
• Discussed Minnesota Statute 373.05 requiring a jail at the county seat, and annexation efforts with the City of Carlton and Twin Lakes Township.
• Scheduled planning and program meetings for June 24-25 to determine space needs for a justice center.
• Noted that the courthouse security assessment report will not be public due to security concerns.
• Set the next special session meeting for July 19, 2021 at 2:00 p.m.
• Adjourned the meeting.

County Board of Commissioners

The Carlton County Board of Commissioners will hold its regular session on June 8, 2021, covering a range of administrative, financial, and public safety items. Key actions include approving a minor subdivision, facility and hauler licenses, and considering several policy changes such as phasing out private driveway plowing and forming a committee to review the Project Labor Agreement. The board will also discuss a closed session on the possible purchase of Carlton Schools property.

• Consider abatement on delinquent taxes on parcel 06-185-0460
• Consider resolution for State Financial Solution in Enbridge Energy Tax Court Findings
• Closed session to discuss possible purchase of Carlton Schools property
• Consider updating Transportation Dept. permit fees
• Consider phasing out private driveway plowing by county

The board approved a resolution requesting state authorization for a voter referendum on a 0.5% local option sales tax (LOST) to finance up to $60 million for a new law enforcement center, judicial center, and jail with a regional female offender program, amending a previous request. The board also approved several operational items, including new permit fees, phasing out private driveway plowing, a committee to review the Project Labor Agreement, and a contract for a fuel system relocation at the Cloquet Carlton County Airport. All votes were unanimous except one, where Commissioner Proulx voted against refilling a Senior Account Clerk position.

• Approved resolution 21-072 to request authorization for a 0.5% LOST referendum for up to $60 million for a new law enforcement/judicial center and jail (unanimous)
• Approved new permit fees effective July 1, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved phasing out private driveway plowing; no new clients accepted (unanimous)
• Approved committee to review the county's Project Labor Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved contract with SRF Consultants for an Intersection Control Evaluation Study for $15,925.43 (unanimous)
• Approved awarding airport fuel system relocation contract to Zahl-Petroleum Maintenance Company for $599,022.00 (unanimous)
• Approved abatement of penalty, interest, and cost for one parcel for extreme hardship (unanimous)
• Tabled repurchase of tax forfeited land for parcel PIN 19-140-0037 (unanimous)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will meet to receive updates on the county jail project and COVID-19 response. The body will also discuss personnel changes, including the replacement of a Maintenance Technician and a Senior Account Clerk.

• Jail project update
• Proposal to name City Hall the Carlton County Administration Building
• Replacement of Maintenance Technician and Senior Account Clerk positions
• Addition of Roth 457(b) options to deferred compensation plans starting 7/1/21
• State of MN Capital Investment for 2022 and ARP update

The Carlton County Committee of the Whole approved a proposal from Enterprise to manage its 16 fleet vehicles, saving about $2,000 per year. The board also approved several personnel actions, including replacing and overlapping a senior account clerk position, extending a PIO position, and replacing a maintenance technician. New fees for permits and a policy on private driveway snowplowing were approved, and a task force was formed to review the county's Project Labor Agreement (PLA).

• Approved Enterprise fleet management proposal for 16 vehicles (motion by Holmes, second by Bodie)
• Approved replacement and overlap of Senior Account Clerk – Auditor position, cost up to $18K (motion by DeVriendt, second by Thell)
• Approved adding Roth 457(b) options to deferred compensation plans effective 7/1/21 (motion by Bodie, second by Thell)
• Approved extension of .4 PIO position (motion by Thell, second by Brenner)
• Approved replacement of Maintenance Technician due to retirement (motion by Genereau, second by Brenner)
• Approved naming City Hall as Carlton County Government Services Building (motion by Brenner, second by Bodie)
• Approved cancelling July 6, 2021 Committee of the Whole meeting (motion by Brenner, second by Thell)
• Approved fee increases for permits effective July 1, 2021 (motion by Neumann, second by Brenner)

County Board of Commissioners

The Carlton County Board of Commissioners is holding a public meeting to present and gather comments on a proposed county-wide parking ordinance. The ordinance would regulate parking on county roads, including no-parking zones and penalties. The board will also acknowledge written comments before adjourning to its regular meeting.

• Public hearing on proposed parking ordinance
• Ordinance would allow County Engineer to designate no-parking zones
• Penalties include fines and towing per Minnesota Statute § 169
• Ordinance supersedes previous county parking regulations

County Board of Commissioners

The Carlton County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on a proposed parking ordinance and consider several contracts, including one with Paramount Planning Group for an Emergency Management Project Manager. They will also discuss the 2022 budget policy and direction, and consider a repurchase of tax-forfeited land by Alexandrea Reynolds.

• Public hearing for proposed parking ordinance at 4:30 p.m.
• Approve contract with Paramount Planning Group for Emergency Management Project Manager
• Consider 2022 Budget Policy Statement and Budget Direction
• Approve new liquor license for Mike's Pizzeria and Café (formerly Eskimo Pies)
• Consider 1 year extension for Food Waste Collection and Transport for Waste

The Carlton County Board of Commissioners approved a $447,050 contract with Ulland Brothers, Inc. for the COQ Entrance Road Relocation at the Cloquet Carlton County Airport, pending FAA funding. They also adopted Ordinance No. 36, a new parking ordinance for local roadways, and approved several other items including a COVID-19 grant, garbage hauler licenses, and liquor license renewals. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved $447,050 airport road contract with Ulland Brothers (5-0)
• Adopted Parking Ordinance No. 36 (5-0)
• Approved $294,048.37 COVID-19 grant for pandemic response and vaccination (5-0)
• Approved garbage hauler licenses for Carlton County Disposal (5-0)
• Approved one-year extensions for food waste and recycling collection agreements (5-0)
• Approved $83,000 homeland security grant manager contract (5-0)
• Approved $5,272 boat and water safety agreement (5-0)
• Approved 2021-2022 liquor license renewals (5-0)

Committee of the Whole

The Jail Project Working Committee is meeting to evaluate potential sites for a new facility. Discussions include site preparation concerns, a size comparison with Le Sueur, and the integration of courts via a Justice Center.

• Evaluation of site options and preferred site selection
• Comparison of facility size to Le Sueur
• Discussion of Justice Center/Courts integration
• Facility Development update

The Carlton County Committee of the Whole heard a presentation on two potential sites for a new jail and justice center, and the consultant recommended the green site as preferred. No formal decision was made; the committee only discussed options and next steps. The next meeting is scheduled for June 21, 2021.

• Approved agenda (motion by Bodie, second by Thell)
• Approved April 19, 2021 meeting minutes (motion by Brenner, second by Thell)
• Adjourned (motion by Brenner, second by Thell)

County Board of Commissioners

The Carlton County Board of Commissioners is holding its regular session, primarily addressing routine administrative items such as approving the agenda and minutes. A notable visitor, Kettle River Mayor David Lucas, will discuss the possible repurchase of tax-forfeit lands, which the board may consider or discuss.

• Discussion with Kettle River Mayor David Lucas on possible repurchase of tax-forfeit lands
• Approval of minutes from April 26, 2021 regular session
• County Attorney's statement allowing remote participation due to peacetime emergency

The Carlton County Board of Commissioners approved a contract with Klein McCarthy Architects for Phase One pre-design services for the proposed Jail/Justice Center Project and authorized a Citizens Advisory Committee for the project. The board also approved numerous licenses, resolutions, grants, and personnel actions, including appointing Kevin DeVriendt as County Auditor/Treasurer. All votes were unanimous except for a few noted nays.

• Approved contract with Klein McCarthy Architects for Phase One Pre-Design for Jail/Justice Center Project (all yeas)
• Authorized Citizens Advisory Committee for Jail/Justice Center Project with $60 per diem for public members (all yeas)
• Approved recycling facility licenses for City of Cloquet, Cloquet Riverside Recycling, and Nordstrom's Sanitation LLC (all yeas)
• Approved 103 garbage hauler licenses for multiple companies (all yeas)
• Approved resolution 21-050 to pursue land exchange in Soo Pits area and set public hearing for June 28, 2021 (all yeas)
• Approved resolutions 21-051 and 21-052 accepting airport grant agreements for Cloquet and Moose Lake airports (all yeas)
• Approved resolutions 21-053 through 21-056 accepting various state grants totaling $112,892 (all yeas)
• Approved appointment of Kevin DeVriendt as County Auditor/Treasurer effective May 11, 2021 (all yeas)

Committee of the Whole

The committee is reviewing updates on the jail project and COVID-19 response. Members are considering the appointment of a new Auditor/Treasurer and the approval of a performance review policy.

• Consider appointment of new Auditor/Treasurer
• Approval of Carlton County Performance Review Policy
• Jail project update including FOP contract discussion
• Discussion of Oldenburg House (Emily and Glenn Swanson)
• Review of IT Department staff replacement due to retirement

The Carlton County Committee of the Whole approved several actions, including permission to consult experts for a female offender program (with one no vote), a letter to Senator Bill Weber on utility tax appeals, a new accountant position posting, an intermittent election clerk position, a performance review policy, and an IT staff reorganization. The appointment of a new Auditor/Treasurer was tabled until the May 11 County Board meeting.

• Approved FOP contract expert outreach (4-1, Proulx no)
• Approved letter to Senator Bill Weber on utility tax appeals
• Approved 5/5/21 Accountant position posting
• Approved Intermittent Election Clerk position (4-1, Proulx no)
• Approved Carlton County Performance Review Policy
• Approved IT staff replacement and reorganization
• Tabled Auditor/Treasurer appointment until May 11

County Board of Commissioners

The Carlton County Board of Commissioners will meet to consider several administrative and financial items, including approving contracts for the jail project, renewing land leases, and correcting property tax errors. They will also discuss a proposed extension reorganization and budget, and set a closed session for union negotiations.

• Approve Architectural & Engineering contract with Klein McCarthy Architects, Inc. for jail project
• Consider first Go/No-Go decision point on NIC Flowchart (Jail Project)
• Approve cabin, agriculture, fiber optic, and billboard lease renewals with $25 fee increase
• Approve contract agreement with Fond du Lac Human Services for foster care and visitation
• Approve property tax adjustments for two properties due to clerical errors

The Carlton County Board approved the first 'Go/No-Go' decision point for the Jail/Justice Center project, allowing planning to proceed, and authorized evaluations of possible jail sites with associated costs. The board also approved several routine items, including service provider contracts, lease renewals with a $25 fee increase, tax-forfeited land sales, property tax adjustments, and the March 2021 expenditure listing. Labor contracts with two unions were ratified by a 3-2 vote, with Commissioners Peterson and Thell dissenting.

• Approved agenda as amended (all yeas)
• Approved April 13, 2021 regular meeting minutes (all yeas)
• Approved addendum to U of M Extension agreement (all yeas)
• Approved refilling Disabilities Services Social Worker position (all yeas)
• Approved PHHS service provider contracts incl. Fond du Lac Band (all yeas)
• Approved 2021 lease renewals with $25 fee increase (all yeas)
• Authorized sale of tax-forfeited lands (Resolution 21-047) (all yeas)
• Ratified 2021 labor contracts with AFSCME and IUOE (3-2, Peterson and Thell nay)

County Board of Commissioners

This is a special session of the Carlton County Board of Commissioners. The agenda is limited to administrative items, with the main action being interviews for the auditor/treasurer position. No other business is scheduled.

• Auditor/Treasurer candidate interviews

Committee of the Whole

The Jail Project Working Committee is meeting to discuss the mission, goals, and site location for a new jail. The body will also review staffing, judicial center court requests, and the Justice Center Finance Team.

• Discussion of jail site location
• Review of system mission and goals
• Discussion of judicial center court requests
• Update on A&E RFP
• Review of flowchart Go – No Go approval

The Carlton County Committee of the Whole held a special session focused on the jail project, with all substantive items being discussion only. The committee approved the agenda and minutes, and heard an introduction to the Klein McCarthy A&E contract. No formal decisions were made on the project's mission, site location, or other topics.

• Approved agenda (motion by Brenner, seconded by Bodie)
• Approved March 15, 2021 meeting minutes (motion by Thell, seconded by Brenner)
• Adjourned meeting (motion by Bodie, seconded by Thell)

County Board of Commissioners

The Carlton County Board of Commissioners is meeting to handle routine administrative items and several notable actions. They will consider a contract for a Construction Manager at Risk for the jail project, set a closed session for union negotiations, and discuss an extension reorganization. The board will also vote on various personnel hires, grants, and a timber sale.

• Consider contract for Jail Project Construction Manager at Risk
• Set closed session to discuss union negotiations
• Accept Northland Foundation grants: $15,000 (GEER) and $3,000 (FFN)
• Approve grant with MnDOT Aeronautics for Fuel Station
• Award Contract for SAP 009-603-036, CSAH 3

The Carlton County Board approved a $3,062,350.47 contract with RL Larson Excavating for grading, bituminous surfacing, utilities, and ADA improvements on CSAH 3 (14th Street) in Cloquet, contingent on city approval. The board also approved a jail project contract, a timber auction, and several staffing and grant actions. All votes were unanimous except where noted.

• Approved $3,062,350.47 road contract to RL Larson Excavating for CSAH 3 improvements (all yea)
• Approved Construction Manager at Risk contract for County Jail Project with Adolfson & Peterson Construction (all yea)
• Set County Timber Auction for May 13, 2021, and approved timber tracts list (all yea)
• Approved refiling 0.5 FTE Office Support Specialist in Child Support Unit (all yea except Thell and Proulx)
• Approved 1.0 FTE Custodial Maintenance position shared between Transportation Building and Barnum Facility (all yea except Thell)
• Approved purchase of service contracts with Human Development Center up to $393,516/year for 2021-2022 (all yea)
• Approved filling Deputy Sheriff position due to expected retirement (all yea)
• Approved liquor license for Big Lake Golf Resort, conditional on township and county approvals (all yea)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss jail project updates and the acceptance of a $2 million bonding bill allocation. The body will also consider staffing approvals and property management updates.

• Discussion to accept $2 million bonding bill allocation for a Female Offender Program
• Discussion of CMAR contract for the jail project
• Approval of 1.0 FTE Custodian/Maintenance position
• Approval of Court Administration requests
• Discussion of Auditor/Treasurer office staff replacement

The Carlton County Committee of the Whole approved a motion to support the University of Minnesota Extension reorganization plan, moving ag tech and office support positions from county to Extension roles, pending additional information. They also approved hiring a fourth summer relief student for county building cleanup and increasing a custodian position to 1.0 FTE. Several items were informational only, including the jail project update and property management updates.

• Approved support for Extension reorganization plan (motion by Brenner, second by Thell)
• Approved hiring fourth summer relief student for county building cleanup (motion by Genereau, second by Brenner)
• Approved increase of custodian position to 1.0 FTE (motion by Brenner, second by Thell)
• Approved support for Respect Minnesota campaign (motion by Brenner, second by Proulx)
• Approved agenda and March 2, 2021 minutes (motions by Bodie/Brenner, second by Thell/Proulx)

County Board of Commissioners

The Carlton County Board of Commissioners will meet to decide on several items, including re-routing the Soo Line Trail, approving recycling center agreements and grant payments, accepting an emergency management grant, and other administrative matters. The agenda also includes a closed session for union negotiations.

• Approve updated agreement for Carlton County Recycling Centers in Mahtowa with new owner Country Corner Properties, LLC
• Approve 2021 Recycling Center Grant Payments of up to $5,000 per center for five centers
• Approve Soo Line Trail re-route from Kirk to Halgren Road due to neighbor complaints
• Accept 2020 Emergency Management Performance Grant of $23,670
• Closed session to discuss union negotiations

The board approved three road construction contracts totaling about $5.34 million, including a $4.64 million project contingent on Office of Civil Rights approval. It also ratified the 2021 labor contract with the Law Enforcement Labor Services unit, with one dissenting vote. Several other actions included approving recycling shed grants, a joint recycling facility agreement, and repurchases of tax-forfeited properties.

• Approved $394,998 contract to Northland Constructors for CSAH 5 paving.
• Approved $305,752.40 contract to Landwehr Construction for CSAH 8 bridge work.
• Approved $4,641,063 contract to Ulland Brothers for CSAH 7 work, contingent on Office of Civil Rights approval.
• Ratified 2021 labor contract with LELS Local No. 259 (4-1, Peterson nay).
• Approved $25,000 in recycling shed grants to five locations.
• Approved joint agency agreement with Country Corner Properties for a recycling shed in Mahtowa Township.
• Approved repurchase of tax-forfeited property in Kettle River (PIN 19-200-0040).
• Approved repurchase of tax-forfeited property in Thomson Township (PIN 78-020-2573).

Committee of the Whole

The Carlton County Committee of the Whole, acting as the Jail Project Working Committee, will discuss jail planning details including bed and cell configurations, classification definitions, and program costs. They will also consider accepting a $2 million bonding bill allocation for the Female Offender Program and receive updates on the Construction Manager At-Risk interview and A&E RFP.

• Discussion of jail bed, cell, and cellblock descriptions
• Discussion of classification definitions and exercise
• Discussion of program costs and Female Offender Program
• Consider accepting $2 million bonding bill allocation
• Updates on Construction Manager At-Risk interview and A&E RFP

The Committee of the Whole met to discuss jail planning, including a change request graphic, bed/cell descriptions under 2911 rules, and a classification exercise. They also discussed the female offender program and whether to accept a $2 million bonding bill allocation, with information only. No formal decisions were made beyond approving the agenda and prior minutes.

• Approved the meeting agenda by motion of Bodie, second by Thell.
• Approved the February 23, 2021 meeting minutes by motion of Bodie, second by Thell.
• Discussed jail planning change request graphic and cost of changes over time (info only).
• Reviewed jail bed, cell, and cellblock descriptions under 2911 rules (info only).
• Conducted a jail classification exercise to illustrate cell assignment complexity (info only).
• Discussed jail size and multi-purpose space needs, including kitchen, laundry, storage (info only).
• Discussed female offender program and the $2 million bonding bill allocation, including SIM model (info only).
• Received updates on Construction Manager At-Risk interview, A&E RFP, and facility development process (info only).

County Board of Commissioners

The Carlton County Board of Commissioners will consider approving the 2022 budget planning schedule, accept the January 2021 expenditure listing, and discuss 2021 wages and benefits for non-represented staff. They will also vote on COVID-19 small business/non-profit relief grants (round 2) and several administrative authorizations, including a paralegal position and a jail project committee.

• Approve 2022 Budget Planning Schedule
• Accept January 2021 Expenditure Listing
• Consider approval of COVID-19 Small Business/Non-Profit Relief Grants (round 2)
• Discussion of 2021 wages and benefits for non-represented and confidential staff
• Authorization for approval of Purchasing the Navigate 360 ALICE Training Program

The board approved a resolution requesting state authorization for a voter referendum on a 0.5% local option sales tax (LOST) to fund a new correctional facility, jail, and regional female offender program, with a total project cost of up to $60 million. The tax would last up to 30 years and raise an estimated $1.8 million annually. The board also approved a 1.75% wage increase for non-represented and confidential staff, retroactive to the first full pay period of 2021, with Commissioner Peterson voting nay. All other actions were approved unanimously.

• Approved resolution requesting authorization for 0.5% LOST referendum for up to $60M jail project (unanimous)
• Approved 1.75% general wage increase for non-represented and confidential staff (4-1, Peterson nay)
• Approved final payment of $272,140.60 to Northland Constructors for CSAH 16 project (unanimous)
• Approved contracts with SKB Environmental for waste hauling and disposal (unanimous)
• Approved $32,100 for Navigate 360 Workplace Safety and Wellness Suite (unanimous)
• Approved extending consultant contract with Anthony Mancuso up to $15,000 (4-1, Proulx nay)
• Approved 2020 Zoning and Environmental Services Annual Report (unanimous)
• Approved COVID-19 Relief Grants Round 2 payments (unanimous)

Committee of the Whole

The County Board Committee of the Whole will discuss various departmental updates including property management, jail status, and COVID-19 responses. The agenda also includes a report on the 2020 annual fleet car usage for the Assessor's office.

• Talon Metals – Nickel Project update
• SWCD 2020 Annual Report
• 2020 Annual fleet car report
• COVID-19 Response and Vaccination Clinic updates
• CARES Act Expenditure Update

The Carlton County Committee of the Whole approved the agenda and minutes, and took action on several items. They approved the ALICE update, a language update to the Travel and Expense Reimbursement Policy, the AWS Policy, and the Federal Award Procurement Policy. They also approved the transportation reorganization, allowing positions to be posted. All other items were informational only.

• Approved the agenda and the February 2, 2021 meeting minutes.
• Approved the ALICE update (motion by Lake, second by Bodie).
• Approved language update to Travel and Expense Reimbursement Policy (motion by Brenner, second by Thell).
• Approved AWS Policy (motion by Brenner, second by Thell).
• Approved Federal Award Procurement Policy (motion by Brenner, second by Thell).
• Approved Transportation Reorganization, allowing positions to be posted (motion by Nuemann, second by Thell).

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to review project management documents and reports. Discussions include the RDS Final Report and updates regarding Construction Manager At Risk interviews.

• Project Timeline
• Organization Chart
• Owner Project Flowchart
• RDS Final Report
• Construction Manager At Risk Interview update

The Committee of the Whole met for information only, receiving updates on the jail project timeline, organization chart, owner project flowchart, the RDS final report, and the Construction Manager At Risk interview. No formal decisions were made. The committee agreed to add approval of the RDS report and scheduling of a monthly jail project working committee meeting to the March 2nd agenda.

• Approved the meeting agenda as presented.
• Received information on the jail project timeline, organization chart, and owner project flowchart.
• Discussed the RDS Final Report with questions answered by consultants, Sheriff Lake, and County Attorney Lauri Ketola.
• Received an update on the Construction Manager At Risk interview.
• Agreed to add approval of the RDS report to the March 2nd COW agenda.
• Agreed to add scheduling a monthly Jail Project Working Committee meeting (third Monday at 2:00) to the March 2nd agenda.
• Adjourned the meeting.

County Board of Commissioners

The Carlton County Board of Commissioners will hold an adjourned session to consider several administrative, public health, zoning, and transportation items. Key actions include approving a wetland replacement plan, sponsoring two township road improvement grants, and a $27,750 response fund request. The board will also enter a closed session for union negotiations.

• Approve Wetland Conservation Act Replacement Plan #621003 for Gregg Perich, an apartment complex on Evelyn St in Thomson Township
• Approve sponsorship of Moose Lake/Barnum Townships LRIP Grant for Aspen Road reconstruction
• Approve sponsorship of Eagle Township LTIP Grant
• Carlton County Response Fund request for $27,750
• Closed session to discuss union negotiations

The Carlton County Board approved several items, including a $52,785 grant amendment for COVID-19 vaccine efforts, a service contract with Legal Aid Services, and the refilling of a Disabilities Services Social Worker position. The board also approved resolutions to act as fiscal agent for three townships' road improvement funding applications, accepted completed road projects, and authorized an RFP for jail architectural and engineering services. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved refilling Disabilities Services Social Worker position (5-0)
• Approved 2021 service contract with Legal Aid Services of Northeastern Minnesota (5-0)
• Approved $52,785 grant amendment for COVID-19 vaccine efforts (5-0)
• Approved out-of-state travel to Orlando for two staff to attend suicidology conference (5-0)
• Adopted resolution 21-022 approving Civil Rights Assurance Agreement Addendum with Cook County (5-0)
• Approved Wetlands Replacement Plan No. 621003 for Gregg Perich in Thomson Township (5-0)
• Adopted resolutions 21-023, 21-024, 21-025 to act as fiscal agent for Moose Lake, Barnum, Eagle, and Thomson Townships' LRIP applications (5-0)
• Authorized RFP for jail architectural and engineering services (5-0)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing updates on the Twin Lakes Water Line Project and various department reports. The body is also considering the approval of 2020 annual reports for the Management Team and Policy Committee.

• Twin Lakes Water Line Project: $7.5 million state bonding bill project to serve the County Transportation Building and industrial park
• Transfer Station Reorganization Plan discussion
• Approval of 2020 Management Team Annual Report
• Approval of 2020 Policy Committee Annual Report
• CARES Act Expenditure Update

The Carlton County Committee of the Whole approved the 2020 Management Team and Policy Committee annual reports, and approved a plan to reorganize the transfer station by terminating the contract with Makahta trucking and using county staff. The CARES Act expenditure update was tabled to the February 9 regular board meeting. Several items were informational only, including updates on the Twin Lakes water line project, COVID-19 vaccine clinics, and jail planning.

• Approved 2020 Management Team Annual Report
• Approved 2020 Policy Committee Annual Report
• Approved Transfer Station Reorganization Plan (terminate Makahta trucking contract, use county staff)
• Tabled CARES Act Expenditure Update to February 9 regular board meeting

County Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review a Memorandum of Agreement for the Nemadji Watershed Comprehensive Management Plan. The meeting also includes requests to refill a Zoning Technician position and approve various service contracts.

• Approval of Memorandum of Agreement and $250,000 work plan budget for Nemadji One Watershed, One Plan
• Request to refill Zoning Technician position in the Zoning and Environmental Services Department
• Approval of Purchase of Service Contracts for various agencies including Lutheran Social Services and Northstar Community Services
• Consideration of Interim Use Permit #420005 for David Douglas/Enbridge Energy
• Approval of final payment to Landwehr Construction, Inc. for project SAP 009-599-028

The Carlton County Board approved multiple items, including $30,000 for electronic road signs from pandemic relief funds, an interim use permit for an Enbridge Energy Line 3 contractor yard, and several resolutions for watershed management, road projects, and grants. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved $30,000 for electronic road signs from pandemic relief funds (unanimous)
• Approved Interim Use Permit No. 420005 for Enbridge Energy Line 3 contractor yard (unanimous)
• Approved Minor Subdivision No. 820018 for LuAnn Freiermuth (unanimous)
• Approved resolution 20-008 for Nemadji Watershed Management Plan implementation (unanimous)
• Approved resolution 20-009 accepting Landwehr Construction project and final payment of $21,062.42 (unanimous)
• Approved resolution 20-010 requesting $3,133,725 advance for road projects (unanimous)
• Approved 2021 service contracts with multiple agencies (unanimous)
• Approved grants for small businesses and non-profits under CARES Act (unanimous)

County Board of Commissioners

The Carlton County Board of Commissioners is holding its annual meeting to elect a chair and vice-chair, approve routine administrative items, and classify 14 tax-forfeited parcels as conservation or non-conservation per state law. The board will also consider bids for legal publications, a conflict-of-interest resolution, and authorizing the county website for bid dissemination.

• Classify 14 tax-forfeited parcels (e.g., Cloquet, Carlton, Kettle River, Atkinson, Barnum, Mahtowa) as Non-Conservation or Conservation
• Consider bids for 2021 legal publications: Pine Journal ($5.00/column inch), Duluth News Tribune ($11.00), Moose Lake Star Gazette/Pine Knot ($13.50)
• Approve conflict of interest resolution for county officials and employees
• Authorize use of county website for disseminating transportation project bids
• Set 2021 meeting dates and appoint commissioners to committees

The Carlton County Board of Commissioners held its annual session, electing Thomas Proulx as Chairperson and Gary Peterson as Vice-Chairperson for 2021. The board approved several resolutions, including the 2021 meeting schedule, committee appointments, and a $53,461 expenditure for Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD) software funded through the CARES Act. The board also approved the November 2020 expenditure listing totaling $12,086,646.77 and set a closed session for labor negotiations and litigation.

• Elected Thomas Proulx as Board Chairperson for 2021 (unanimous)
• Elected Gary Peterson as Vice-Chairperson for 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved $53,461 for Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD) software via CARES Act (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 21-001 prohibiting conflicts of interest in county contracts (unanimous)
• Awarded 2021 legal publications bid to Moose Lake Star Gazette and Pine Knot News at $13.50 per S.A.U. (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 21-003 allowing website dissemination of transportation bid solicitations (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 21-004 setting 2021 board meeting schedule (unanimous)
• Approved November 2020 expenditure listing totaling $12,086,646.77 (unanimous)