Sherburne County public meetings in 2022

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider the adoption of the 2023 annual budget and associated levies. The meeting includes a wide range of contract approvals for health and human services and public works projects. The board will also review the 2023 5-Year Capital Improvement Plan.

• Adoption of the 2023 Annual Budget and Associated Annual Levies
• Approval of the 2023 5-Year Capital Improvement Plan
• Resolution No. 122022-AD-3048 establishing 2023 salaries for County Commissioners
• Contract amendments for Bridge 71504 (CSAH 15) and Bridge 71505 (CSAH 4)
• Receipt of a $1,100.00 donation in gas cards from the Big Lake American Legion Auxiliary

The Board of Commissioners approved the 2023 County Budget, the 2023 Property Tax Levy, and the 2023 Regional Rail Levy. Other key actions included establishing 2023 salaries for commissioners and elected officials and approving several multi-year health and human services contracts.

• Adopted 2023 County Budget (unanimous)
• Approved 2023 Property Tax Levy (unanimous)
• Approved 2023 Regional Rail Levy (unanimous)
• Set 2023 County Commissioner salaries at $56,263
• Approved $164,625 contract with Karpel for software implementation
• Approved $300,000 contract with Options Inc. for Adult Day/Prevocational Services (2023-2025)
• Approved $300,000 contract renewal with Greater Minnesota Family Services (2023-2025)
• Approved Joint Powers Agreement with Wright County for TH 25 linkage study (unanimous)

Regional Rail Authority

The Regional Rail Authority approved the 2023 Annual Operating Grant Agreement with St. Cloud Metro Transit for the Northstar Link Commuter Bus. The board also certified a $0 property tax levy for 2023.

• Approved 2023 Regional Rail Authority Levy at $0 (Resolution No. 122022-RRA-55)
• Approved Annual Operating Grant Agreement with St. Cloud Metro Transit for 2023 Northstar Link Commuter Bus Service ($84,546 annual cost)
• Approved December 8, 2022 meeting minutes
• Approved proposed agenda

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss land use permits, including a gravel mining operation at Knife River Higgins Pit. The meeting includes a public hearing for a liquor license and a review of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) expenditures.

• Interim Use Permit for gravel mining operation at Knife River Higgins Pit
• Public hearing for Bailey Ray's Roadhouse On/Off-Sale w/Sunday Liquor License
• Grant funds from MN Department of Health totaling $204,136 and $129,961
• Interim Use Permit for motorcycle repair home business for Christopher Schwab
• 2023 Subordinate Funding Agreement with Metropolitan Council for Northstar Corridor Commuter Rail

The Board approved an Interim Use Permit for a gravel mining operation by Knife River and a $292,821 contract for the Grams Park Nature Play Area. Other actions included approving ARPA expenditures for IT and health services and granting a home business permit for motorcycle repair.

• Approved $292,821 bid to SafetyFirst Specialty Contracting, Inc. for Grams Park Nature Play Area
• Approved Interim Use Permit for Knife River gravel mining operation
• Approved $394,000 ARPA expenditure for IT Firewall Replacement
• Approved $312,501 ARPA expenditure for two HHS Health Care Eligibility Specialists
• Approved Interim Use Permit for Christopher Schwab's motorcycle repair home business
• Approved 20-year Closure License for Great River Energy's Becker Ash Landfill
• Approved $135,000 contract with Tri-County Action Program for transportation services
• Approved On/Off-Sale with Sunday sale Liquor License for Bailey Ray's Roadhouse

Board of Commissioners

The meeting consisted of a Community Corrections update and a discussion regarding 2023 committee assignments and legislative priorities. No substantive decisions were made during this workshop.

Regional Rail Authority

The Regional Rail Authority approved the 2023 Subordinate Funding Agreement with the Metropolitan Council for the Northstar Corridor Commuter Rail. The board also received an annual operations and financial update from the Metropolitan Council.

• Approved the meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved September 6, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 2023 Subordinate Funding Agreement with Metropolitan Council for Northstar Corridor Commuter Rail (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss ARPA expenditures and hold a public hearing regarding revisions to the 2023 Sheriff's Office fee schedule. The meeting also includes a session for the Regional Rail Authority to review Northstar operations and funding.

• Public hearing on 2023 Sherburne County Fee Schedule revisions for the Sheriff's Office
• Joint Powers Agreement with City of Elk River for reconstruction of CSAH 33
• Resolution to prohibit parking along portions of CSAH 8 in St. Cloud
• Resolution for land acquisition for park purposes
• 2023 Subordinate Funding Agreement with Metropolitan Council for Northstar Corridor Commuter Rail

The Board of Commissioners approved a purchase agreement with the Trust for Public Lands for park land and authorized a $640,000 fund transfer to meet grant requirements. Other actions included approving a contract for employment training services and updating the 2023 Sheriff's Office fee schedule.

• Approved $2.39M land purchase for County Park (Resolution No. 111522-AD-3044)
• Approved $386,174 contract with AVIVO for employment training and services
• Approved revisions to the 2023 Sherburne County Fee Schedule for the Sheriff's Office
• Approved $49,792 purchase of Pavement Management Program from ESRI GIS Mapping Software
• Approved Joint Powers Agreement with City of Elk River for CSAH 33 reconstruction
• Approved prohibition of parking along portions of CSAH 8 in St. Cloud (Resolution No. 111522-AD-3045)
• Approved $42,521.40 in bi-weekly ARPA expenditures
• Approved $7,889.56 HHS Grant Award for Adult Protective Services

Regional Rail Authority

The Board of Commissioners held a workshop meeting to receive a presentation on Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). HHS and HR directors explained the definition and benefits of ERGs and their potential utilization in Sherburne County. No formal actions were taken.

• Received presentation on Employee Resource Groups

Board of Commissioners

The Sherburne County Board of Commissioners is meeting to review several administrative approvals and public safety contracts. Key items include a proposal to initiate eminent domain proceedings and the approval of recommended expenditures from the American Rescue Plan Act.

• Resolution No.110122-AD-3042 to initiate eminent domain proceedings on County Road 73
• Approval of recommended American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) expenditures
• 5-year service agreement with Motorola for public safety equipment
• Prosecution Joint Powers Agreement with the City of Elk River
• 2023 renewal of 3.2% liquor license for Del-Tone Gun Club

The Board of Commissioners approved several public safety upgrades, including a $530,233 Motorola service agreement and jail security upgrades. They also initiated eminent domain proceedings for County Road 73 and authorized various grant applications and ARPA expenditures.

• Approved Resolution No.110122-AD-3042 to initiate Eminent Domain Proceedings on County Road 73
• Approved 5-year Motorola public safety equipment service agreement for $530,233.28
• Approved jail security system upgrades from Stanley Convergent Security Solutions, Inc. for an estimated $71,455.00
• Approved $17,600 SCORE Grant Agreement for Lupulin Brewery
• Authorized $250,000 MPCA grant application for a Household Hazardous Waste Facility
• Approved ARPA expenditures including $203,102 for Jail Overtime and $80,000 for Court Backlog costs
• Approved Addendum to Joint Powers Agreement with City of Elk River for Prosecutorial Authority (2023-2026)
• Approved 2023 Renewal of 3.2% Liquor License for Del-Tone Gun Club

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners held a workshop presentation on household hazardous waste management. Staff discussed the potential construction of a permanent facility, including costs and funding. No formal votes or decisions were recorded.

Board of Commissioners

The Sherburne County Board of Commissioners is meeting to review various administrative contracts, grant agreements, and infrastructure projects. The board will discuss ARPA expenditures and several highway interchange applications.

• Resolution to initiate eminent domain proceedings on County State Aid Highway 20
• Corridors of Commerce applications for TH 10/CSAH 11 and Zimmerman interchanges
• Blue Cross Blue Shield Racial and Health Equity Grant for Dental Service Expansion Project
• Revised Elk River School District's Community Support Grant Agreement (ARPA-funded)
• Final payment for 2021 History Center Trail Project (CP 71-HIS-001)

The board approved and accepted an $82,946.80 Blue Cross Blue Shield grant to expand mobile dental services at three county locations. They also approved ARPA expenditures including $130,125 for patrol tasers and $78,000 for sheriff's IT storage, and authorized resolutions supporting highway interchange projects and eminent domain proceedings.

• Approved $82,946.80 Blue Cross Blue Shield grant for mobile dental services (unanimous)
• Approved $130,125 for patrol staff tasers (unanimous)
• Approved $78,000 for sheriff's IT redundant storage (unanimous)
• Approved $75,377.48 for HR business partner costs (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution supporting Corridors of Commerce application for TH 10/CSAH 11 interchange (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution supporting Corridors of Commerce application for Zimmerman interchange (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution to initiate eminent domain proceedings on CSAH 20 (unanimous)
• Approved $32,000 contract amendment with FamilyWise Services for staff training (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Sherburne County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on revisions to the All Services and Fee Schedule. The board is also deciding on interim use permits for a solar farm and a special event, as well as recommended expenditures for American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds.

• Public hearing on All Services and Fee Schedule revisions
• Interim Use Permit for a 1 MW Solar Farm-MN CSG 2019-33 LLC
• Interim Use Permit for Occasional Special Event - Mandy Kruse Rosby
• Approval of recommended expenditures for American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds
• Purchase of two fleet vehicles off the State Contract

The board approved an interim use permit for a 1 MW solar farm in the Agricultural District, a $450,000 ARPA grant for Grams Park Community Health Infrastructure, and the 2023 County Fee Schedule. Also approved were a $125,000 community grant for Promise Neighborhood, purchase of two fleet vehicles, and several other consent agenda items. No public comment was received on the fee schedule.

• Approved Interim Use Permit for 1 MW solar farm (MN CSG 2019-33 LLC) with 19 conditions (unanimous)
• Approved $450,000 ARPA expenditure for Grams Park Community Health Infrastructure (unanimous)
• Approved 2023 County Fee Schedule (unanimous)
• Approved $125,000 Community Resource Grant Agreement with Promise Neighborhood (consent)
• Approved purchase of two Ford Escape fleet vehicles at $32,000 each (consent)
• Approved $135,000 IT Monitor Fulfillment Purchase (ARPA) (unanimous)
• Approved Interim Use Permit for occasional special event (Mandy Kruse Rosby) with 18 conditions (unanimous)
• Approved Proclamation for National 4-H Week and Manufacturing Month (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board received a presentation from Waste Management on landfill activities and groundwater protection/remediation efforts. No decisions were made; the item was informational only.

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider certifying the preliminary 2023 general levy and the 2023 budget for the Three Lake Improvement District. The meeting includes a budget presentation from the Great River Regional Library and a workshop discussion on park land acquisition.

• Resolution # 092022-AD-3035 certifying the preliminary 2023 general levy
• Three Lake Improvement District 2023 Budget
• Community Resource Grant Agreement with The Wave
• Contract amendment for 2022-23 State and Federal Lobbying Services
• Local ARMHS Certifications for Apollo Counseling and Stride Health Services Inc.

The Board unanimously approved Resolution #092022-AD-3035 certifying the Preliminary 2023 Property Tax Levy at $58,726,368. They also approved a $36,600 Community Resource Grant Agreement with The Wave, a contract amendment for lobbying services, and a proclamation designating September as Recovery Month. The consent agenda included numerous routine approvals such as liquor license renewals, warrant payments, and staff reassignments.

• Certified Preliminary 2023 Property Tax Levy of $58,726,368 (unanimous)
• Approved $36,600 Community Resource Grant Agreement with The Wave (consent)
• Approved contract amendment with Lockridge Grindal Nauen P.L.L.P. for lobbying services, increase to $7,000/month (consent)
• Approved letter supporting Benton County federal funding for CSAH 29 Corridor Project (consent)
• Approved letter supporting Xcel Energy land sale to Elk River Technologies (consent)
• Approved 2022-2023 liquor license renewal for Bar 10 (consent)
• Approved proclamation designating September 2022 as Recovery Month (unanimous)
• Approved and assessed costs for Three Lake Improvement District 2023 proposed budget (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The board discussed and provided direction on the possible acquisition of Weise property for parkland. Parks Coordinator Gina Hugo updated the board on a meeting with the family, past funding efforts, budget, and timeline. No formal decision was made; the item was for discussion and direction only.

• Discussed Weise property acquisition for parkland; no vote taken

Community Health Board

The board unanimously approved the Statewide Health Improvement Partnership annual grant award of $250,700 for the budget period November 1, 2022 to October 31, 2023. They also approved the meeting agenda and prior meeting minutes, and received a bi-monthly report from the CHS Administrator including COVID updates.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved June 7, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $250,700 Statewide Health Improvement Partnership grant (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review land use permits, trail planning, and personnel compensation. The meeting includes a session to set the 2023 preliminary levy for the Regional Rail Authority and an update on American Rescue Plan Act expenditures.

• Preliminary levy for the 2023 Regional Rail Authority
• Interim Use Permit for Mining for Tiller Corporation
• Adoption of the Great Northern Trail Master Plan
• Public hearing advertisement for 2023 Fee Schedule Changes
• Hazard Pay Benefit for eligible County Public Health and Jail staff

The board approved an Interim Use Permit for Tiller Corporation for mining with 25 conditions, adopted the Great Northern Trail Master Plan, and approved ARPA expenditures including $125,000 for Promise Neighborhood and $36,600 for The Wave. The 2023 preliminary levy for the Regional Rail Authority was set at $0. All votes were unanimous unless noted.

• Approved Interim Use Permit for Tiller Corporation mining (unanimous)
• Adopted Great Northern Trail Master Plan (unanimous)
• Approved ARPA grant of $125,000 to Promise Neighborhood (unanimous)
• Approved ARPA grant of $36,600 to The Wave (unanimous)
• Approved $250,000 IT Storage Project from ARPA funds (unanimous)
• Set 2023 preliminary levy for Regional Rail Authority at $0 (unanimous)
• Approved 2023 non-union compensation plan with 3.5% range adjustment (unanimous)
• Approved hazard pay benefit for eligible public health and jail staff (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Sherburne County Board of Commissioners held a workshop meeting on September 6, 2022, to discuss the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) priorities and the proposed 2023 budget and levy. No formal decisions or votes were recorded; the board provided direction to staff for moving forward.

Regional Rail Authority

The Sherburne County Regional Rail Authority approved a resolution setting its preliminary 2023 levy at $0. The board also unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from January 18, 2022. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved proposed agenda (unanimous).
• Approved January 18, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous).
• Approved Resolution No. 090622-RRA-54 setting preliminary 2023 levy at $0 (unanimous).

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider several interim and conditional use permits for home and commercial businesses. The meeting includes a review of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) expenditures and a separate session for the Open Ditch Authority to authorize 2022 drainage assessments.

• American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) update and recommended expenditures
• Interim Use Permit for automotive work home business (Jason Brott)
• Interim Use Permit for vehicle, boat, and farm equipment sales (Grant Berquist)
• Conditional Use Permit for a personal storage structure (Robert Kissell)
• Authorization of proposed 2022 County Drainage Assessments

The board approved multiple ARPA-funded broadband projects in Livonia, Santiago, and Becker townships, and approved two interim use permits for home-based automotive work and a vehicle/boat/farm equipment sales business. A SCORE grant request from Lupulin Brewery was tabled. The board also entered closed session for the county administrator's performance evaluation.

• Approved ARPA broadband projects: Livonia Township ($68,000), Santiago Township ($276,000), Becker Township ($252,000)
• Approved interim use permit for Jason Brott for home-based automotive work in Haven Township (unanimous)
• Approved interim use permit for Grant Berquist for vehicle/boat/farm equipment sales in Livonia Township (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permit for Robert Kissell for a personal storage structure in Palmer Township (unanimous)
• Tabled Lupulin Brewery SCORE grant request for $17,600 (unanimous)
• Approved bi-weekly ARPA expenditures: $69,500 (under $50k items) and $115,389.18 for sheriff squad car build-outs
• Approved lease extensions with SWCD ($53,616/year) and Tri-CAP ($78,868 total) for Jackson Street Facility
• Approved temporary on-sale liquor licenses for Clear Lake Lions Club and Great Lakes Association of Musicians and Artists

Board of Commissioners

The Sherburne County Board of Commissioners will discuss American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) expenditures and a request to increase the 2022 budget. The board is also considering several public works contracts and administrative appointments.

• Review of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) recommended approvals and expenditures
• Request to increase 2022 budget for TnT Notices
• Contract amendment with Bolton & Menk, Inc. for property acquisition for TH 169 and CSAH 4 Interchange
• Bids for overlay projects on County Roads 34, 53, and 54
• Appointment and oath of office for Assistant County Attorney

The Sherburne County Board approved a $3.6 million contract for overlay projects on County Roads 34, 53, and 54, and approved $335,596.49 in ARPA-related expenditures. The board also approved a $105,000 replacement of aged building automation controllers and a $361,700 contract amendment for property acquisition for the TH 169 and CSAH 4 interchange. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved $3,608,562.47 overlay projects on County Roads 34, 53, 54 (unanimous)
• Approved $335,596.49 in ARPA expenditures including $186,321.37 jail staffing overtime (unanimous)
• Approved $105,000 replacement of aged building automation controllers (unanimous)
• Approved $361,700 contract amendment for TH 169/CSAH 4 interchange property acquisition (unanimous)
• Approved $115,299.65 cultural property survey agreement with McFarlane Consulting (unanimous)
• Approved $82,867 PHEP/CRI funding agreement amendment (unanimous)
• Approved $15,000 grant for Senior Community Services (unanimous)
• Approved $15,000 CVSO Operational Improvement Grant (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) updates and recommended expenditures. The meeting includes decisions on several interim use permits for home businesses and a gravel mine, as well as public works bids.

• Interim Use Permit for Knife River Corporation gravel mine
• Interim Use Permits for home businesses (small engine repair and motorcycle tuning/CNC artwork)
• Lowest responsive bids for CSAH 33 Reconstruction and HSIP Mumble Strips & Stop Sign Enhancements
• Resolution No. 071222-AD-3027 for property acquisition on County Road 43
• Approval of an Initiative Foundation Grant for an EV Charging Station in Becker

The Sherburne County Board approved several ARPA-related expenditures, including $175,000 for countywide payroll software and $258,000 for sheriff squad cars, and renewed the Broadband Access Grant Program with an additional $1.5 million. The board also approved letters of commitment for Border to Border Broadband grant applications with Arvig for projects in Clear Lake/Haven and Elk River. Additionally, the board approved multiple consent agenda items, including ARPA-funded community support grants, liquor license renewals, and road construction contracts.

• Approved $1.5M additional ARPA funding for Broadband Access Grant Program (4-0)
• Approved $175,000 for HRIS countywide payroll software (4-0)
• Approved $258,000 for sheriff squad cars (4-0)
• Approved ARPA-funded community support grants totaling $362,211 (4-0)
• Approved $40,000 Initiative Foundation grant for EV charging station in Becker (4-0)
• Approved Helmin Construction Inc. bid of $735,924.38 for CSAH 33 reconstruction (4-0)
• Approved 2022-2023 liquor license renewals for 9 establishments (4-0)
• Approved Interim Use Permit for Knife River gravel mine amendment (4-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Sherburne County Board held a workshop meeting with no formal votes. They received an update on the Mental Health Crisis Co-Responder Program, discussed American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) priorities, and reviewed the 2021-2023 Strategic Plan, providing staff direction on next steps. No decisions were made.

• Received update on Mental Health Crisis Co-Responder Program (no action)
• Discussed ARPA priorities and provided staff direction (no formal vote)
• Discussed 2021-2023 Strategic Plan and provided staff direction (no formal vote)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss the implementation of the Rum River Compressive Watershed Management Plan and review recommended American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) expenditures. The meeting also includes votes on various service contracts, a property acquisition on County Road 43, and amendments to the solid waste ordinance.

• Adoption of the Rum River Compressive Watershed Management Plan
• Proposed amendments to Solid Waste Ordinance No. 180
• Resolution No. 062122-AD-3019 to acquire property on County Road 43
• Agreement with Wellpath LLC for jail healthcare services
• Collective Bargaining Agreement with MNPEA Transport/Court Security Unit

The board unanimously approved the Rum River Comprehensive Watershed Management Plan and Joint Powers Entity, appointing Commissioner Fobbe as primary representative and Commissioner Burandt as alternate. They also approved amendments to Solid Waste Ordinance No. 180, ARPA expenditures totaling $925,676.74, and a new jail healthcare contract with Wellpath LLC. All actions were approved unanimously as recorded.

• Adopted Rum River Comprehensive Watershed Management Plan (unanimous)
• Appointed Commissioner Fobbe as primary representative to Rum River Watershed Implementation Partnership (unanimous)
• Approved amendments to Solid Waste Ordinance No. 180 (unanimous)
• Approved ARPA expenditures under $50K totaling $21,251.39 (unanimous)
• Approved ARPA expenditures over $50K totaling $904,425.35 (unanimous)
• Approved jail healthcare services agreement with Wellpath LLC (unanimous)
• Approved 2022-23 tobacco license renewals for 13 establishments (unanimous)
• Approved collective bargaining agreement with MNPEA Transport/Court Security Unit (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Sherburne County Board held a workshop meeting with no formal votes or decisions. They received updates on Family Resource Centers and discussed 2023 strategic budget priorities, including positions transitioning from ARPA to levy dollars. Feedback on budget priorities is due before the July 12 board meeting.

• No formal decisions made; workshop only

Regional Rail Authority

The Sherburne County Community Health Board approved its agenda and prior meeting minutes, received a report from the CHS Administrator, and heard a presentation on the Central Minnesota Alliance and Community Health Improvement (CHI) infrastructure. A motion to approve CHI was tabled until the June 7, 2022 County Board Meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved May 17, 2022 agenda (4-0)
• Approved March 22, 2022 minutes (4-0)
• Tabled approval of Community Health Improvement (CHI) until June 7, 2022 County Board Meeting (4-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider several land use permits, including two solar farms, and three collective bargaining agreements. The meeting also includes a review of American Rescue Plan Act expenditures and updates to the Comprehensive Land Use Plan.

• Interim Use Permits for Golly Gee Solar LLC (1 MW solar farm) and CEF Haven Community Solar LLC
• Collective Bargaining Agreements for LELS Dispatcher, Teamsters Local 320 Corrections Supervisory, and Teamsters Local 320 HHS units
• $65,000 from YES Account for P1 Elevator Upgrade
• Amended agreement with HDR Engineering for County Road 43 Design Phase Services
• Final Standard Plat of Pine Crest Estates West-Sand Dunes Properties MN LLC

The Sherburne County Board approved the final plat for Pine Crest Estates West, a 23-lot residential development in Orrock Township, with 14 conditions. The board also approved interim use permits for two solar farms, a contractor's yard, and several other land-use requests. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved final plat for Pine Crest Estates West, 23 lots in Orrock Township (5-0)
• Approved Interim Use Permit amendment for CEF Haven Community Solar LLC (5-0)
• Approved Interim Use Permit for 1 MW solar farm for Golly Gee Solar LLC (5-0)
• Approved Interim Use Permit for Leasing Express LLC large contractor's yard (5-0)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for single-family housing for Mustafa Mayani (5-0)
• Approved $565,217 in HHS grant awards for Family Group Decision Making and Community Living Infrastructure (5-0)
• Approved $67,511 in bi-weekly ARPA expenditures (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including collective bargaining agreements and various contracts (5-0)

Regional Rail Authority

The Sherburne County Board held a workshop meeting with no formal votes or decisions. They received updates on property maintenance projects, discussed ARPA funding priorities, and reviewed the Comprehensive Land Use Plan. The patio repair project was suspended due to higher-than-projected bids.

• Suspended patio repair project due to higher-than-projected bids
• Received grant for electric vehicle charging with no county match required
• Discussed ARPA funding priorities; report to be sent to board and website updated
• Reviewed Comprehensive Land Use Plan update with consulting team

Board of Commissioners

The Sherburne County Board of Commissioners will consider a 25-item consent agenda covering contracts, grants, collective bargaining agreements, and public works projects. The regular agenda includes a preliminary plat for the 'Suburban Refuge' development, an ARPA update with recommended expenditures, and an update on 2022 election preparations. The meeting also includes a Community Health Board session and a workshop on parks, HR, and county property.

• Food truck vendor contract
• Collective bargaining agreements with LELS, MNPEA, and Highway Association
• Low bids for 2022 roofing replacement and masonry repair
• Joint powers agreement with Orrock Township for 180th Street construction
• ARPA update and recommended approvals and expenditures

The Sherburne County Board approved three collective bargaining agreements (LELS Patrol/Investigator, MNPEA Corrections, and Highway Association) for 2022-2024, plus ARPA expenditures totaling $243,009 and a preliminary plat for the 8-lot 'Suburban Refuge' subdivision in Baldwin Township. The board also approved a $30,870 Google Workspace contract, roofing and masonry repair bids, and multiple grants and resolutions in the consent agenda.

• Approved 3 collective bargaining agreements for 2022-2024 (unanimous)
• Approved ARPA expenditures: $8,264 under $50K and $234,745 over $50K (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plat for 'Suburban Refuge' (8 lots) with 6 conditions (unanimous)
• Approved Google Workspace licenses contract for $30,870 (3-year)
• Approved low bids: roof replacement $166,070 (McDowall) and masonry repair $72,080 (Cities Masonry)
• Approved $81,492 Community Resource Investment Grant to Elk River School District
• Approved final payment of $5,585.18 for Bridgeview Park project to JL Theis Inc
• Approved turning over retiring K-9 Deputy Riggs to handler Sgt. Ryan Sturm

Board of Commissioners

The Sherburne County Board held a workshop meeting on May 17, 2022, with Commissioner Dolan absent. They affirmed the current direction and objectives for marketing county-owned property south of the Government Center in Elk River, with staff recommending industrial or business use. The board also received presentations on the Parks and Trail Comprehensive Plan and the Total Rewards Project, with two commissioners assigned to assist with the parks plan. No formal votes were taken; the meeting was informational and advisory.

• Affirmed current direction for marketing county property south of Government Center (Elk River)
• Staff recommended industrial or business use for the property; board to provide input going forward
• Commissioners Danielowski and Fobbe assigned to assist with Parks and Trail Comprehensive Plan planning process
• Received overview of Total Rewards Project from Human Resources

Board of Commissioners

The Sherburne County Board will vote on a consent agenda covering contracts, grants, and travel, plus a public hearing on stormwater permits. Regular agenda items include buying two vans for veterans transport, approving a preliminary plat for Pine Crest Estates West, and reviewing ARPA fund allocations and the 2023 budget schedule.

• Approve food truck vendor contract
• Approve office space lease with RSVP
• Approve cost agreements for turn/bypass lanes on CSAH 9 and CSAH 4
• Approve resolution authorizing property acquisition on CSAH 33
• Consider ARPA update and recommended expenditures

The Sherburne County Board approved a $394,568 package of ARPA-funded grants, plus $20,000 for the YMCA and $15,000 for CAER Food Shelf, after increasing the program allocation to $750,000. The board also approved the preliminary plat for Pine Crest Estates West, a 23-lot residential development in Orrock Township, with 14 conditions. Several contracts and agreements were approved, including a food truck vendor contract, an RSVP office lease, and cost-share agreements for road improvements on CSAH 9 and CSAH 4.

• Approved ARPA grant package of $394,568 (unanimous)
• Approved $20,000 YMCA grant (4-0, Dolan recused)
• Approved $15,000 CAER Food Shelf grant (4-0, Burandt recused)
• Approved preliminary plat for Pine Crest Estates West, 23 lots (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of two 2022 Toyota Sienna vans for Veterans Services, $73,540 (unanimous)
• Approved food truck vendor contract (unanimous)
• Approved 2-year RSVP office lease, $5,397.50 (unanimous)
• Approved cost-share agreements for turn/bypass lanes on CSAH 9 and CSAH 4 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Sherburne County Board of Commissioners held a special meeting to consider Resolution # 042622-AD-3007. The resolution authorizes the county to undertake redistricting of County Commissioner Districts following the Decennial Census. Bruce Messelt, County Administrator, and Diane Arnold, County Auditor/Treasurer, presented the item.

• Consider Resolution # 042622-AD-3007 to Undertake Redistricting of County Commissioner Districts following the Decennial Census

The board unanimously approved Resolution #042622-AD-3007 to adopt new county commissioner districts based on the 2020 census. The motion was amended to assign term lengths: Districts 1 and 5 get 2-year terms, while Districts 2, 3, and 4 get 4-year terms. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Resolution #042622-AD-3007 adopting new commissioner districts (unanimous)
• Amended motion to set district terms: D1 2yr, D2 4yr, D3 4yr, D4 4yr, D5 2yr

Board of Commissioners

The Sherburne County Board will consider several administrative items, including redistricting commissioner districts after the 2020 census, an update on American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds with recommended expenditures, and a possible action on Baldwin Township assuming its own planning and zoning duties. The board will also review the 2021 Health and Human Services annual report and a grant application for veterans. Most other agenda items are routine approvals, such as minutes, warrants, and proclamations.

• Resolution #041922-AD-3007 to undertake redistricting of county commissioner districts following the decennial census
• ARPA update and recommended approvals and expenditures
• Baldwin Township assumption of planning & zoning responsibilities
• Resolution #041922-AD-3008 amending and terminating the St. Cloud Area Joint Planning District Joint Powers Agreement
• Approval of 2022 compensation and benefits for non-union employees

Board of Commissioners

The Sherburne County Board will hold public hearings on redrawing commissioner districts after the 2020 census and on amendments to the subsurface sewage treatment system loan program. The board will also consider several permits, including a solar farm, and an update on ARPA funds.

• Public hearing on decennial redistricting of county commissioner districts
• Public hearing on amendments to Subsurface Sewage Treatment System Low Interest Loan Program Ordinance (ORD-241)
• Consider conditional use permit for Orrock Township Hall as permanent government structure
• Consider interim use permit for 1 MW solar farm by MN CSG 15 LLC
• Consider approval of 2021 carryover and designations for financial statements

The Sherburne County Board approved an interim use permit for a 1 MW solar farm in Clear Lake Township, along with several other permits and contracts. The board tabled a vote on the county commissioner district redistricting resolution until April 19, 2022. All votes were 4-0, with Commissioner Danielowski absent.

• Approved Interim Use Permit for 1 MW solar farm (MN CSG 15 LLC) (4-0)
• Tabled redistricting resolution #040522-AD-3007 until April 19 (4-0)
• Approved $293,917 engineering contract with SRF Consulting for CSAH 4 reconstruction (4-0)
• Approved $150,000 transfer to Year End Savings (YES) account (4-0)
• Approved amendments to Subsurface Sewage Treatment System Loan Ordinance ORD-241 (4-0)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for Orrock Township Hall (4-0)
• Approved Interim Use Permit for cabinet-making home business (Matthew Jacobs) (4-0)
• Approved ARPA expenditures: $238,000 Economic Development Coordinator and $96,876.78 EOC equipment (4-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Sherburne County Board held a workshop meeting with no formal votes or decisions. Staff and officials provided an update on Baldwin Township's assumption of planning and zoning responsibilities, including legal clarification on a Joint Powers Agreement. The meeting adjourned after the discussion.

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider various service agreements, grant contracts, and infrastructure projects. Items include a $500,000 DNR grant for Big Elk Lake Park and updates regarding American Rescue Plan Act expenditures.

• $500,000 DNR grant award for property acquisition at Big Elk Lake Park
• Public hearing for amendments to the Solid Waste Management Ordinance No. 180
• Proposed public hearing on April 5th regarding Subsurface Sewage Treatment System Low Interest Loan Program (ORD-241)
• Joint Powers Agreement with the City of Big Lake for sanitary sewer and watermain utilities
• MnDOT Detour Agreement 1049445

The Sherburne County Board approved a DNR grant contract and accepted a $500,000 award for Big Elk Lake Park property acquisition, plus a $1.25 million State grant (CMRPTC23-08). The board also approved ARPA expenditures, including broadband projects for Livonia and Elk River, and tabled amendments to the Solid Waste Management Ordinance No. 180.

• Approved DNR grant and $500,000 award for Big Elk Lake Park acquisition (4-0)
• Approved State grant CMRPTC23-08 for $1,250,000 (4-0)
• Approved ARPA expenses under $50,000 totaling $87,671.01 (4-0)
• Approved ARPA expenses over $50,000 totaling $61,600 (4-0)
• Approved Livonia broadband project (Midco) with $36,500 county contribution (4-0)
• Approved Elk River broadband project (Arvig) with $904,213 county contribution (4-0)
• Tabled Solid Waste Management Ordinance No. 180 amendments (4-0)
• Approved 2022 overlay projects bid to Knife River Corporation for $3,793,349.50 (4-0)

Community Health Board

The Sherburne County Community Health Board approved $38,248 in mini-grants through the Statewide Health Improvement Partnership, as presented. Members also approved the meeting agenda and prior minutes, and received a bimonthly report from the Community Health Services Administrator, including a COVID-19 update. Commissioner Danielowski was absent.

• Approved Community Health Board agenda as presented (4-0)
• Approved January 18, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved $38,248 in Statewide Health Improvement Partnership mini-grant letters of agreement (4-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Sherburne County Board held a workshop meeting with no formal votes or decisions. Commissioners received an update from the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI) County Workgroup, including presentations on demographics, hiring practices, and next steps. They also heard a summary of the Revolving Loan Fund Program from Assistant County Administrator Dan Weber. The meeting adjourned after the presentations.

• Received DEI workgroup update; no action taken
• Received Revolving Loan Fund summary; no action taken

Board of Commissioners

The Sherburne County Board will consider several administrative items, including approving a contract for rewriting the county's comprehensive land use plan, an update on American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds with recommended expenditures, and creating new positions in Parks & Recreation and the County Attorney's Office. The board will also set a public hearing date for 2022 redistricting and receive updates on a local option sales tax project and the Big Elk Lake property acquisition.

• Consider and approve 1/2 FTE position for Parks & Recreation
• Award rewrite of Comprehensive Land Use Plan to Hoisington Koegler Group Inc. (HKGi)
• ARPA update and recommended approvals and expenditures
• Set public hearing date for 2022 redistricting
• Contract with New Creations Child Care and Learning Center for foster care child care

The Sherburne County Board unanimously approved hiring Hoisington Koegler Group Inc. (HKGi) to rewrite the Comprehensive Land Use Plan, with a budgeted cost of $148,300, contingent on final agreement negotiation. The board also approved a new 1/2 FTE Parks & Recreation position, set public hearing dates for redistricting, and approved various consent agenda items including contracts and warrants.

• Approved HKGi to rewrite Comprehensive Land Use Plan, $148,300 (5-0)
• Approved 1/2 FTE Parks & Recreation position, $28,000 (5-0)
• Set public hearing for redistricting on April 5, 2022 at 9:15 a.m. (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including Legal Administrative Assistant increase to 1 FTE, $27,416
• Approved lease addendum with RSVP for additional office space, $126.04
• Approved Resolution 030822-AD-3002 for forfeited land sale preparation
• Approved Resolution 030822-AD-3003 for gopher bounty reimbursement, $1 per gopher
• Approved ARPA bi-weekly expenditures totaling $11,140.31 (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Sherburne County Board will hold a public hearing on amendments to the Solid Waste Management Ordinance No. 180 and consider an update on American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds with recommended approvals and expenditures. The consent agenda includes routine approvals such as meeting minutes, warrants, contracts, and a resolution supporting fiber installation along Highway 25.

• Public hearing on amendments to Solid Waste Management Ordinance No. 180
• Resolution of support for MnDOT District 3's fiber application along Highway 25 corridor
• Contract with Patron Companies dba Patron Transportation
• Contract for Comprehensive Park & Trail System Planning
• Approval of out-of-state travel and paid leave for Sheriff's Office employees

The Sherburne County Board approved bi-weekly ARPA expenditures totaling $317,188.02, including $305,492.54 for a Lead Child Welfare Social Worker. The board also voted to continue the public hearing on Solid Waste Management Ordinance No. 180 to the March 22 meeting after hearing comments. All other agenda items were approved as part of the consent agenda.

• Approved consent agenda including a bingo permit for Travelers Country Club, a resolution supporting fiber along Highway 25, and a $82,100 park planning contract.
• Approved ARPA expenditures: $11,695.50 (under $50,000) and $305,492.54 (over $50,000) for a Lead Child Welfare Social Worker.
• Continued the public hearing on Solid Waste Ordinance No. 180 to March 22, 2022, after hearing public comments.
• Approved transfers totaling $443.30 from the General Fund to Ditch #11 and #13 to rectify deficit balances.
• Approved a contract with Patron Transportation for client transport services, budgeted at $4,000.
• Approved a master service agreement with Braun Intertec for geotechnical and testing services for 2022-2023.
• Approved out-of-state travel for a Sheriff's Office employee to a conference in North Carolina, estimated at $1,582.
• Approved six days paid leave for a Sheriff's Office employee for the Special Olympics Torch Run.

Board of Commissioners

The Sherburne County Board held a workshop meeting with no formal votes or decisions. They discussed potential modifications to the employee patio, including proposed designs and a construction timeline, and received an update on 2022 redistricting, with staff to seek input from cities and townships and possibly schedule a public hearing in April.

• Discussed employee patio modifications with proposed designs and timeline (no action)
• Received 2022 redistricting update; staff to develop proposal maps and consider public hearing April 5 or 19 (no action)

Board of Commissioners

The Sherburne County Board of Commissioners will vote on a consent agenda covering licenses, contracts, road projects, and grants, followed by a regular agenda that includes a solar farm interim use permit, a preliminary plat for Moto Estates, ARPA fund updates, and a closed session on labor negotiations.

• Interim Use Permit for 1 MW solar farm by Pickerel Garden LLC
• Preliminary and final plat of 'Moto Estates' by Emily Ace Storage, LLC
• Letter of support for East Central Energy broadband installation
• Lowest responsive bidder for County Road 81 reconstruction
• ARPA update and recommended expenditures

The Sherburne County Board approved a conduit bond resolution for Guardian Angels Health Services, Inc. up to $10 million, and accepted a $2.35 million bid for County Road 81 reconstruction. They also approved a 1 MW solar farm interim use permit, a new child welfare lead worker position, and several other contracts and grants.

• Approved Resolution 020822-AD-3000 for Guardian Angels conduit bond up to $10M (unanimous)
• Accepted OMG Midwest bid of $2,346,174.24 for County Road 81 reconstruction (unanimous)
• Approved Interim Use Permit for 1 MW solar farm by Pickerel Garden LLC (unanimous)
• Approved 1 FTE Child Welfare Lead Worker overstrength position (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Lee Carlson Center for ITFC services, $96,000 (unanimous)
• Approved $220,488 for annual desktop/laptop replacement (unanimous)
• Approved SCORE grants to City of Elk River totaling $5,750 (unanimous)
• Approved ARPA expenditures including $490,466 jail overtime and $168,222.53 disk backup (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Sherburne County Board will consider a recommendation on signing a second amended contribution agreement with the Anoka County Regional Rail Authority and early repayment of bonds, review an ARPA update with recommended approvals and expenditures, and discuss next steps on federal COVID-19 vaccination or testing mandates for employers. The board will also review a design contract for the US 169 and CSAH 4 interchange and hold a workshop on solid waste ordinance amendments, market value trends, ARPA community funding, and broadband grants.

• Second Amended and Restated Contribution Agreement with ACRRA and early repayment of bonds
• US 169 and CSAH 4 Interchange Design Contract review
• ARPA update and recommended approvals and expenditures
• Discussion of DOL/OSHA COVID-19 vaccination or masking/testing regulations
• Draft amendments to Solid Waste Management Ordinance

The board approved a $1,727,895 design contract with Bolton & Menk for the Zimmerman Interchange at US 169 and CSAH 4, and approved early repayment of regional rail authority bonds saving $474,492.98. The board also approved ARPA expenditures totaling $80,928.58 plus $60,000 in Community Resource Recovery Grants, and rescinded authorization for a COVID-19 testing provider agreement. A mask recommendation (not a mandate) was adopted for county facilities.

• Approved $1,727,895 design contract with Bolton & Menk for US 169/CSAH 4 interchange (unanimous)
• Approved early repayment of Anoka County RRA bonds, saving $474,492.98 (unanimous)
• Approved ARPA expenditures of $80,928.58 (unanimous, less $50,000)
• Approved $60,000 in Community Resource Recovery Grants (unanimous)
• Rescinded authorization for COVID-19 weekly testing provider agreement (unanimous)
• Adopted mask recommendation (not mandate) for county facilities (consensus)
• Approved final $1,324,439.26 payment to Knife River for CR 42 & CR 70 resurfacing
• Approved $568,585.09 and $1,990,911.96 commissioner warrants

Regional Rail Authority

The Sherburne County Regional Rail Authority approved a second amended contribution agreement with the Anoka County Regional Railroad Authority (ACRRA) and authorized a payment of $3,888,092.95 for Option 1, covering the county's share of refunded Series 2015 A bonds. The payment includes debt service and cash contribution amounts, resulting in total savings of $474,492.98 for Sherburne County. The board also unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the January 4, 2022 minutes as amended.

• Approved January 18, 2022 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved January 4, 2022 minutes as amended (unanimous)
• Approved Second Amended and Restated Contribution Agreement with ACRRA (unanimous)
• Authorized SCRRA Chairman to sign the agreement with ACRRA
• Authorized payment of $3,888,092.95 to ACRRA for Option 1

Board of Commissioners

The Sherburne County Board of Commissioners will hold its first meeting of 2022, electing a chair and vice-chair, and approving a consent agenda with appointments, salaries, and payments. The board will also consider interim use permits for a flooring business and mining, award a bid for official county publications, contract with Innova Law Group for HIPAA compliance, receive an ARPA update with recommended expenditures, and discuss a policy on COVID-19 vaccination or testing/masking for employees.

• Election of 2022 Board Chair and Vice-Chair
• Interim Use Permit for Highway Planned Unit Development - Flooring Business (Kevin Olson)
• Interim Use Permit for Mining - Knife River Corp - North Central
• Contract with Innova Law Group for HIPAA compliance assistance
• ARPA update and recommended approvals and expenditures

The Sherburne County Board approved an Interim Use Permit for Knife River Corp-North Central for mining on 145 acres in Haven Township, with 31 conditions including hours of operation, dust mitigation, and road improvements. The board also approved an Interim Use Permit for Kevin Olson's flooring business in Livonia Township, elected Barbara Burandt as 2022 Board Chair and Lisa Fobbe as Vice-Chair, and approved various administrative items including warrants, appointments, and contracts. All votes were 4-0 except the Olson permit, which passed 3-0 with Commissioner Dolan recused.

• Approved mining IUP for Knife River Corp on 145 acres in Haven Township (4-0)
• Approved highway PUD IUP for Kevin Olson flooring business in Livonia Township (3-0, Dolan recused)
• Elected Barbara Burandt as 2022 Board Chair (4-0)
• Elected Lisa Fobbe as 2022 Board Vice-Chair (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including appointments, salaries, and warrants (4-0)
• Approved ARPA expenditures totaling $169,626.13 including U of MN Extension position (4-0)
• Approved contract with Innova Law Group for HIPAA compliance evaluation (4-0)
• Approved 2022 County Board meeting schedule and committee assignments (4-0)

Regional Rail Authority

The Sherburne County Regional Rail Authority held a brief organizational meeting, approving its 2022 officers, meeting schedule, and next annual meeting date. All actions were approved unanimously by a 4-0 vote, with Commissioner Fobbe absent. No substantive policy or project decisions were made.

• Elected 2022 RRA Chair and Vice-Chair same as County Board (4-0)
• Approved minutes from December 21, 2021 RRA meeting (4-0)
• Established 2022 RRA meeting schedule to coincide with County Board meetings (4-0)
• Set next annual RRA meeting for January 3, 2023 (4-0)

Housing & Redevelopment Authority

The Sherburne County Housing & Redevelopment Authority, acting as the Regional Rail Authority, approved several administrative items. It elected the 2022 RRA Chair and Vice-Chair to be the same as the County Board, approved the minutes from the December 21, 2021 meeting, established the 2022 meeting schedule to coincide with County Board meetings, and set the next annual meeting for January 3, 2023. All votes were 4-0.

• Approved 2022 RRA Chair and Vice-Chair as same as County Board (4-0)
• Approved minutes from December 21, 2021 RRA meeting (4-0)
• Established 2022 RRA meeting schedule to coincide with County Board meetings (4-0)
• Set next annual RRA meeting for January 3, 2023 (4-0)