Sherburne County public meetings in 2024

Board of Commissioners

The Sherburne County Board will vote on the 2025 Annual Budget and associated levies. It will also set salaries for county elected officials and commissioners for 2025. Additional items include approvals of zoning permits, a law enforcement services contract, and a conditional use permit for communication towers.

• Approve the 2025 Annual Budget and Associated Annual Levies
• Approve Resolution No. 121724-AD-3183 establishing 2025 County elected official salaries
• Approve Resolution No. 121724-AD-3171 establishing 2025 salaries for County Commissioners
• Approve a Conditional Use Permit for communication towers and antennas for Xcel Energy
• Approve a Law Enforcement Services Contract with the City of Zimmerman

The Sherburne County Board approved the 2025 budget, property tax levy, and regional rail levy, and set salaries for county officials and commissioners. They also approved numerous contracts, grants, and land-use permits, including a $74,900 cybersecurity agreement and several interim use permits for home businesses and solar-related operations.

• Adopted 2025 budget, certified property tax levy, and regional rail levy (unanimous)
• Set 2025 county commissioner salary at $59,112 (2.5% increase)
• Approved $74,900 Rapid-7 cybersecurity SIEM/SOC agreement
• Approved $120,814 state grant for cannabis and substance use prevention
• Approved YMCA drop-in child care contract up to $65,000 for 2025
• Approved interim use permit for Xcel Energy solar business (4-0, Gray abstained)
• Approved interim use permit for Acorn Mini Storage name change
• Approved law enforcement services contract with City of Zimmerman through 2026

Regional Rail Authority

The Sherburne County Board of Commissioners will approve the Regional Rail Authority meeting minutes from September 3, 2024. Afterwards, the board will consider approval and certification of the 2025 Regional Rail Authority levy.

• Approve Regional Rail Authority meeting minutes from September 3, 2024
• Consider approval and certification of the 2025 Regional Rail Authority levy

The Sherburne County Regional Rail Authority approved its agenda, meeting minutes, and a resolution certifying the 2025 property tax levy at $0. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved proposed agenda for December 17, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved Regional Rail Authority meeting minutes from September 3, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 121724-RRA-59 certifying 2025 property tax levy at $0 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will receive updates on the Northland Reliability Project and Connexus Energy. The meeting includes decisions on various grant acceptances, professional service agreements, and the sale of county property.

• Resolution #120324-AD-3071 to accept the highest proposal for the purchase of County Property
• Professional Services Agreement with Houston Engineering Inc. for 2025 consulting
• Master Services and Purchasing Agreement with Axon Enterprises, Inc. for new Tasers
• Proposed amendments to the Solid Waste Management Ordinance
• Approval of 2025 compensation/per diem rates for Volunteer/Citizen Committees

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing and consider ordinances regarding the regulation and registration of cannabis and hemp edible retail businesses. The meeting also includes several infrastructure and zoning decisions via a consent agenda.

• Public hearing and ordinance for cannabis retail and lower-potency hemp edible businesses
• Real estate purchase agreement for total taking of 19054 Meadowvale Road NW, Elk River
• MnDOT Grant Agreement for the Hwy 169 and CSAH 4 Interchange Project
• Zoning ordinance amendments regarding solar-related business (Xcel Energy) and cannabis businesses
• Agreement for prosecution services with the City of Baldwin

Regional Rail Authority

The Community Health Board is meeting to review an agreement amendment with the MN Department of Health. The board will also receive a bimonthly update from the Community Health Services Administrator.

• Amendment to the Agreement between the MN Department of Health and Sherburne County for Children and Youth with Special Health Needs

Board of Commissioners

The Sherburne County Board will approve routine warrants, grant agreements, and a public hearing for cannabis retail regulations. The meeting includes updates on cybersecurity and the American Rescue Plan Act.

• Approval of warrants and donations
• Approval of ARPA expenditures and AI standards policy
• Public hearing on cannabis retail regulations
• Approval of CSAH 4 roundabouts and trail construction
• Approval of IIJA technical assistance grants

Board of Commissioners

The Sherburne County Board will consider a consent agenda that includes routine approvals and several policy items. Major decisions include a budget amendment to increase funding for the Low Interest Loan Program for failing septic systems, approval of a MNDOT agency agreement for advance construction federal funds, and acceptance of a Toward Zero Death Safe Roads grant. The board will also review several zoning permits and a proposal for a permanent household hazardous waste facility. An open forum will allow public comments that do not require board action.

• Budget amendment to increase funding for the Low Interest Loan Program for failing septic systems (Planning & Zoning).
• Resolution No. 101524-AD-3162 and MNDOT Agency Agreement (Contract No. 1057479) for advance construction federal funds for Project SP 071-604-038/071-090-006 (Public Works).
• Approval and acceptance of the 2024-25 Toward Zero Death (TZD) Safe Roads Grant (Sheriff).
• Conditional Use Permit for a Personal Storage Structure – Richard Achman (Planning & Zoning).
• Interim Use Permit for an occasional special event – Haunted Trail (Brent Bahr) (Planning & Zoning).

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will conduct a public hearing to consider revisions to the All Services and Fee Schedule. The meeting also includes a review of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) expenditures and a workshop on cannabis legislation.

• Public hearing on revisions to All Services and Fee Schedule
• Approval of recommended American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) expenditures
• Approval of advertising for bids for sale of County Owned Property
• Appointment of Commissioner(s) to the Local Mental Health Advisory Council
• Renewal of Santiago Lions Club MN Legal Gambling Premises Permit

Community Health Board

The Sherburner County Board will first approve the Community Health Board meeting minutes from May 21, 2024. It will then consider accepting funding for the Women, Infants, Children (WIC) Peer Breastfeeding Support Program for fiscal year 2025 from the Minnesota Department of Health. Finally, the board will receive a bimonthly update from the Community Health Services Administrator.

• Approve Community Health Board meeting minutes from May 21, 2024
• Consider acceptance of WIC Peer Breastfeeding Support Program funding for FY2025 from the Minnesota Department of Health
• Receive Community Health Services Administrators' bimonthly update

The Sherburne County Community Health Board approved its agenda and prior meeting minutes, accepted a $59,189 state grant for the WIC Peer Breastfeeding Support Program for fiscal year 2025, and received the Community Health Services Administrator's bimonthly update. All actions were unanimous.

• Approved Community Health Board meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved May 21, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted $59,189 WIC Peer Breastfeeding Support Program funding from MN Dept. of Health for FY2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Community Health Services Administrator's bimonthly update (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider the preliminary 2025 general levy and budgets for the Three Lake and Eagle Lake Improvement Districts. The meeting includes several public works agreements and a workshop on road reconstruction and cannabis legislation.

• Resolution No. 091724-AD-3159 certifying the Preliminary 2025 General Levy
• 2025 Budgets for Three Lake and Eagle Lake Improvement Districts
• 5-year lease with Windstream Communications
• Amended agreement with TKDA Engineering for County Road 44 Design Phase Services
• Professional Services Agreement with All State Communications for security cameras at Grams and Island View Parks

The board approved the preliminary 2025 property tax levy of $62,765,982, along with budgets for the Three Lake and Eagle Lake Improvement Districts. It also approved a consent agenda covering leases, contracts, grants, and travel, and accepted the August 2024 auditor-treasurer's report.

• Approved Resolution No. 091724-AD-3159 certifying preliminary 2025 levy at $62,765,982 (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 budget for Three Lake Improvement District (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 budget for Eagle Lake Improvement District (unanimous)
• Approved 5-year lease with Windstream Communications at $1,140/month (consent)
• Approved amended agreement with TKDA Engineering for $93,382 for County Road 44 design (consent)
• Approved $3,000 grant for child foster care and kinship providers (consent)
• Approved out-of-state travel for GIS conference in Palm Springs, CA, estimated $3,710 (consent)
• Approved professional services agreement for security cameras at Grams and Island View Parks, $2,400/year (consent)

Board of Commissioners

The Sherburne County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the Local Option Sales Tax for Transportation and then vote on its adoption. The board will also consider a proposed Regional Rail Levy for 2025, the reappointment of Michelle Moen as County Assessor, and a Joint Powers Agreement with Haven Township for Planning & Zoning. Additional routine items on the consent agenda include minutes, performance evaluations, travel approvals and reimbursements.

• Adopt Resolution No. 090324-AD-3156 to create a local option sales tax for transportation
• Approve the Proposed Regional Rail Levy for 2025
• Reappoint Michelle Moen as Sherburne County Assessor
• Approve a Joint Powers Agreement with Haven Township for Planning & Zoning
• Approve reimbursement to Becker Boy Scout Troop 92

Regional Rail Authority

The Sherburne County Board of Commissioners will meet on September 3, 2024 for a Regional Rail Authority session. Commissioners will vote on approving the minutes from the January 2, 2024 Regional Rail Authority meeting. They will consider approving a proposed regional rail levy for 2025. They will also consider approving the turnback of property 65-00020-3302 to the Minnesota Department of Transportation.

• Approve Regional Rail Authority meeting minutes from Jan 2 2024
• Consider approval of proposed Regional Rail Levy for 2025
• Consider approval to turn back property 65-00020-3302 to Minnesota Department of Transportation

The Sherburne County Regional Rail Authority approved a preliminary 2025 levy of $0, approved the meeting agenda and prior minutes, and released a property to the MN Department of Transportation. All actions were unanimous.

• Approved agenda for September 3, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from January 2, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 090324-RRA-58 setting preliminary 2025 levy at $0 (unanimous)
• Approved release (turnback) of property 65-00020-3302 at 770 Humboldt Drive, Big Lake to MN DOT (unanimous)

Regional Rail Authority

The Sherburne County Board held a workshop meeting on September 3, 2024, receiving an overview and discussion on Minnesota Cannabis Legislation. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was informational only.

• Received overview of amended cannabis legislation (no vote)
• Held discussion on cannabis legislation timeline (no vote)

Board of Commissioners

The Sherburne County Board will consider several consent agenda items, including contracts for street lighting and road striping, construction of the Great Northern Trail through Zimmerman, and issuance of a new tobacco license. Additional items include a software support agreement amendment and a parenting‑education contract. The meeting also includes routine approvals such as minutes, warrants, and the July 2024 financial report.

• Approve lowest responsive bidder for 2024 street lighting, Mumble Strips, and striping (Public Works)
• Approve lowest responsive bidder for construction of the Great Northern Trail through Zimmerman (Public Works)
• Approve new tobacco license for JR Tobacco for 2024‑2025 (Auditor/Treasurer)
• Ratify amendment to the professional services agreement with TriMin Systems Inc. for IFS software maintenance (Auditor/Treasurer)
• Approve contract with Higher Works Collaborative for Parenting Education (Health & Human Services)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review several land-use permits and an amendment to the subsurface sewage treatment system zoning ordinance. The meeting also includes decisions on broadband and transportation grants and a workshop on the 2025 budget and levy preparations.

• Proposed amendment to Zoning Ordinance-Ord No 264 regarding Subsurface Sewage Treatment Systems
• Resolution to prohibit parking along CSAH 4 from 10th Street West to County Road 45
• Consideration of a Conditional Use Permit for a cellular tower replacing permit # 55105
• Request for allocation of Park Dedication Fee Funds for Palmer Township
• Review of 2025 Budget and Levy preparations during the Open Workshop

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a workshop for the proposed 2025 budget and a regular meeting to decide on various county contracts, permits, and appointments. Key discussions include road reconstruction bids and environmental reviews for a proposed gravel mine.

• Lowest responsive bidder approval for County Road 65 Reconstruction and CSAH 1/15 projects
• Environmental review agreements with Holcim and WSB for the proposed Haven Gravel Mine
• Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Cities Readiness Initiative Grant of $88,734
• Appointment of Larry Fonder as Sherburne County Veterans Service Officer
• Approval of 2024-2025 liquor license renewals and a new tobacco license

Board of Commissioners

The Board will hold public hearings regarding a cannabis business moratorium and amendments to Economic Development Authority resolutions. The agenda also includes an update on the Northland Reliability Project and a discussion of upcoming budget priorities.

• Public hearing on a cannabis business moratorium
• Update on the Northland Reliability Project by Great River Energy and Minnesota Power
• Discussion of proposed budget priorities for the upcoming fiscal year
• Property acquisition for TH 169 and CSAH 4 interchange
• Appointment of the County Auditor-Treasurer

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review several zoning ordinance amendments and land use permits. They will also consider property acquisitions for the TH 169 and CSAH 4 safety project. Additionally, the meeting includes updates on solid waste regulations and airport contingency planning.

• Property acquisition by eminent domain for TH 169 and CSAH 4 project
• Amendments to floodplain, shoreland, and zoning ordinance definitions
• Interim use permit for a home-based food truck and catering business
• Approval of the Aspen Heights Third Addition simple plat
• Update on American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) expenditures

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to approve the Community Health Board meeting minutes from March 19, 2024. The board will also receive a bimonthly update from Community Health Services Administrator Nicole Ruhoff.

• Approval of March 19, 2024, Community Health Board meeting minutes
• Bimonthly update from Community Health Services Administrator Nicole Ruhoff

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider several public works agreements, including road resurfacing and pavement markings. The meeting also includes reviews of the solid waste budget and park dedication fee requests from Baldwin Township.

• Joint Powers Agreement with Clear Lake Township for 74th Street resurfacing
• Amendments to the Solid Waste Budget
• Award for 2024 Pavement Markings (CP 71-PM-024)
• Baldwin Township's request for Park Dedication Fee Funds
• Joint Powers Agreement with Wright County for Project SP 88-070-087

Board of Commissioners

The Sherburne County Board of Commissioners will decide on several land-use permits, including two solar farms and a home-based salon. The board is also reviewing administrative contracts and funding updates for crime victim services and the American Rescue Plan Act.

• Interim Use Permits for two 1 MW Solar Farms
• Conditional Use Permit for a farm related business (Coreen Pearson)
• Interim Use Permit for a home business salon (Zach Kurth)
• Master Service Agreements with Braun Intertec and American Engineering Testing
• Approval of CaseWorks for an electronic document management system in HHS

Board of Commissioners

The Sherburne County Board of Commissioners will review interim use permits for a 1 MW solar farm and an outdoor fitness facility. The board will also consider a professional services agreement for an environmental review of a potential gravel mine in Haven Township.

• Interim Use Permit for 1 MW Solar Farm
• Interim Use Permit for Outdoor Fitness Facility (James Lorge)
• Environmental Review agreement for potential gravel mine in Haven Township
• Joint Powers Agreement with City of Zimmerman Public Works for Great Northern Trail
• Resolution accepting the retirement of Auditor-Treasurer Diane Arnold

Board of Commissioners

The Sherburne County Board of Commissioners will meet to review a consent agenda of routine business and administrative approvals. The board will also receive updates on the Great River Regional Library and solid waste discussions.

• Professional Service Agreement with GTRE Commercial for Right Of Way Appraisals on County Road 44 Reconstruction Project
• Professional Services Agreement with Turf Enterprise Inc. for Phase II Deconstruction at Two Inlets Bdé Heḣáka - Omashkooz Zaaga’igaans Regional Park
• Ratification of the appointment of Assistant County Attorney Joel Whitlock
• Approval of Han's Foreign Auto & Truck Parts County Solid Waste License
• Joint Powers Agreement with the MN Department of Corrections for Prosecution Costs

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review a variety of administrative agreements and public works projects. Key discussions include updating county legislative priorities and approving grants for lake and park improvements.

• Joint Powers Agreement with City of Big Lake for State Affordable Housing Aid (SAHA) distribution
• Design engineering services agreement with LHB Corp for reconstruction of Bridge # 71511 on CSAH 16
• Resolution supporting state bonding for two inlets at Bde Hehaka - Omashkooz Zaaga'igaans Regional Park
• Resolution for partial reimbursement to townships and cities for 2024 gopher bounties
• Eagle Lake Improvement District Grant Commitment Letter

Community Health Board

The Community Health Board is meeting to review administrative reports and minutes. The board will consider accepting a regional grant agreement from the MN Department of Health.

• MRC STRONG Regional Grant Agreement between MN Department of Health and Sherburne County
• Community Health Board Meeting Minutes from January 16, 2024
• Community Health Services Administrator's Bimonthly Report

Board of Commissioners

The Sherburne County Board of Commissioners will review several interim use permits for home and commercial businesses. The board is also deciding on property acquisition for a road project and a contract for a new county telephone system.

• Resolution No. 030524-AD-3131 to acquire property for the County Road 44 Improvement Project
• Contract with Call Tower for replacement of the County Telephone Phone System
• Interim Use Permits for Bryan Hedtke (machine shop), Fly Motors LLC (vehicles/boats/farm equipment), and Nick Bergherr (sausage maker/catering)
• Amendment to Zoning Ordinance Subd 5.26 and Interim Use Permit for Karl Bekius (Elk River Composting)
• Cost share agreement with the City of Big Lake for an additional ballot counter

Board of Commissioners

The Sherburne County Board of Commissioners will meet to decide on property acquisitions for road improvements and review ARPA expenditures. The agenda includes several personnel reclassifications and contracts for public works and health services. The meeting will conclude with workshops on housing, tobacco issues, and 2025 budget preparation.

• Resolution No. 022024-AD-3129 to acquire property for County Road 83 Improvement Project
• Resolution No. 022024-AD-3130 to acquire property for County Road 65 Improvement Project
• Amended agreement with TKDA Engineering for County Road 44 Design Phase Services
• Contract for Phase II Archeology Survey for Island View Park
• Review of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) updates and recommended expenditures

Board of Commissioners

The Sherburne County Board of Commissioners will review land plat approvals and establish election ballot boards. The meeting includes decisions on public works bids, sheriff's office staffing, and various administrative permits.

• Approval of Preliminary and Final Standard Plat for Meadow Estates South-Dan Berning-Ziegler Custom Homes
• Approval of Preliminary and Final Simple Plat for White Tail Run Second Addition- Timothy Schultz
• Lowest responsive bidder for CSAH 28 Reconstruction
• Addition of one Patrol Deputy position for City of Zimmerman Contracted Law Enforcement
• Resolution No.020624-AD-3128 to establish the Absentee Ballot Board and UOCAVA Ballot Board for 2024

Board of Commissioners

The Sherburne County Board of Commissioners will review recommended expenditures for the American Rescue Plan Act and a proposal to transition telephone services to a Unified Communications as a Service (UCaaS) provider. The board is also considering several committee appointments and a grant for a countywide housing study.

• Consideration of ARPA update and recommended approvals and expenditures
• RFP award to Call Tower through Renodis for Unified Communications as a Service (UCaaS)
• Acceptance of a $10,000 Initiative Foundation Grant for a Countywide Housing Study
• Resolution No. 011624-AD-3127 supporting Elk River's Active Transportation Grant for the County Road 44 Pedestrian Trail
• Review of the Household Hazardous Waste Facility Feasibility Study

Community Health Board

The Community Health Board is meeting to review and potentially approve two agreements with the MN Department of Health. The board will also receive bimonthly updates from the Community Health Services Administrator.

• Agreement for Foundational Public Health Responsibilities Funding
• A Healthy Kids MN Agreement
• Approval of November 21, 2023 meeting minutes

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will elect a Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson for 2024. Members will discuss several infrastructure and environmental items, including a petition to form an Eagle Lake Improvement District and road improvements in Elk River.

• Petition to approve the formation of an Eagle Lake Improvement District (ELID)
• Resolution for County Road 44 improvements in the City of Elk River
• Resolution for Becker City's Active Transportation Grant for CSAH 23 Trail
• Approval of Courts' Wing 3rd Floor Restroom Addition
• Five Year Bridge Replacement Plan (Resolution No. 010224-AD-3124)

Regional Rail Authority

The Sherburne County Regional Rail Authority is meeting to conduct annual organizational business. The body will elect officers and establish its 2024 meeting schedule.

• Election of 2024 Officers
• Establishment of 2024 meeting schedule
• Setting the next annual meeting for January 7, 2025

Housing & Redevelopment Authority

The Housing & Redevelopment Authority is meeting to conduct annual organizational business. The body will elect its 2024 officers and establish its meeting schedule for the year.

• Election of 2024 Officers
• Approval of 2024 meeting schedule
• Setting the next annual meeting for January 7, 2025