Washington County, MN

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County Board

The Washington County Board will consider routine consent items, including appointments, policy modifications, purchases, tax abatements, and multiple construction contracts for the Law Enforcement Center Improvement Project. The board will also hold workshops to review the 2027 recommended budgets for the Library and Property Records departments.

• Approve Purchase Order No. 28831 for $215,270 with CDW Government for 55 Getec computers for Sheriff's Office patrol vehicles
• Approve five contracts totaling $1,331,110 for the Law Enforcement Center Improvement Project (carpentry, drywall, fire suppression, mechanical, electrical)
• Approve Contract No. 18508 for $391,461 with Sunram Contracting Inc. for CSAH 14 at High Point Drive Intersection Improvement Project
• Approve property tax abatements for 6181 Upper 35th Street N in Oakdale and 503 Karen Drive in Woodbury
• Adopt resolutions accepting $1,000 from Marathon Local Giving and $3,000 from Land O' Lakes for Sheriff's Office Employee Appreciation Event

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This is a workshop-only meeting with no official votes. The board will receive a presentation on the R.H. Stafford Library pre-design feasibility study and provide direction on a preferred concept. They will also review recommended 2027 budgets for Community Corrections, Community Services, Public Health & Environment, and University of Minnesota Extension.

• R.H. Stafford Library Pre-Design Feasibility Study presentation and direction on preferred concept design
• Review of recommended 2027 budget for Community Corrections Department
• Review of recommended 2027 budget for Community Services Department
• Review of recommended 2027 budgets for Public Health & Environment and University of Minnesota Extension

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The Washington County Board will vote on a consent calendar that includes a $3.53 million pavement preservation contract for CSAH 38, an audit contract amendment totaling $672,482.50, and several appointments. The board will also review the recommended 2027 budgets for Public Works and the Regional Railroad Authority, and hear the 2025 Audit Advisory Committee report.

• Approve Contract No. 18527 with Bituminous Roadways Inc. for $3,533,333.33 for the CSAH 38 Pavement Preservation Project
• Approve Amendment No. 5 to Contract No. 15104 with CliftonLarsonAllen LLP for audit services, total not to exceed $672,482.50
• Approve three MnDOT grant agreements for the TH 36 / CSAH 17 (Lake Elmo Avenue) Interchange Project (RB-2674)
• Vacate county easement on unimproved Century Avenue in Woodbury and Newport
• Review recommended 2027 Public Works and Regional Railroad Authority budgets

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The Board of Commissioners will review the recommended 2027 countywide budget and budgets for internal services departments. The meeting includes votes on several grants, infrastructure contracts, and election recount agreements.

• Review of recommended 2027 countywide and internal services budgets
• Contract No. 18465 for $243,030 with S & B Elevator Inc. for Washington County Historic Courthouse elevator replacement
• Contract No. 18400 for $182,314.00 with Sunram Construction, Inc. for the County State Aid Highway 14 Trail Improvement Project
• Grant Contract No. 18520 for $250,000 in Crisis Response Grant funding
• Grant Agreement No. 18501 for $333,417.60 for the 2025 Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) grant program

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The Washington County Board of Commissioners will vote on several contracts and agreements, including security upgrades and legal services. The meeting includes a workshop to review the recommended 2027 budget for the Community Development Agency.

• Purchase Order No. 28762 for $434,908.66 with Parallel Technologies, Inc. for Courthouse Security Upgrades
• Contract No. 18410 with Plante Moran for $299,300 for an ERP organizational assessment
• Conservation easement project on 27 acres in Marine on St. Croix
• All-way stop installation at County State Aid Highway 20 (Jamaica Ave S) and Ravine Parkway
• 2026-2028 Tentative Agreement with the Assistant Washington County Attorneys’ Association

The Washington County Board approved a $900,000 contribution toward a $1.93 million conservation easement on the Science Museum of Minnesota's Pine Needles property in Marine on St. Croix, co-held with the Minnesota Land Trust. The board also approved a $299,300 contract with Plante Moran for an ERP assessment, a $434,908.66 purchase order for courthouse security upgrades, and a legal kiosk contract with Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services. All items were approved with votes ranging from 4-1 to 5-0, with Commissioner Clasen voting against several items.

• Approved Resolution 2026-087: $900,000 county contribution to a conservation easement on the Pine Needles property, co-held with Minnesota Land Trust.
• Approved Contract No. 18410 with Plante Moran for $299,300 for an ERP organizational assessment and solicitation process.
• Approved Purchase Order No. 28762 for $434,908.66 with Parallel Technologies for Courthouse Security Upgrades.
• Approved Contract No. 18290 with Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services for a legal kiosk at the Law Library.
• Approved Resolution 2026-086: all-way stop at CSAH 20 (Jamaica Ave S) and Ravine Parkway in Cottage Grove.
• Approved Resolution 2026-085: recognizing August 11, 2026, as National Poll Worker Recruitment Day.
• Approved Resolution 2026-088: accepting $7,700.25 in 2nd quarter donations.
• Approved Consent Calendar including tentative agreement with Assistant County Attorneys' Association and joint powers agreement for election services with Baytown Township.

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The Washington County Board will vote on consent calendar items including a $1.2 million homelessness grant, a $350,000 opioid crisis grant, and several appointments and policy updates. A separate discussion will cover the CSAH 12 Safe Routes to School Trail Project with a $381,529.77 contract and multiple cooperative agreements. The board will also proclaim Pretrial, Probation and Parole Supervision Week.

• Approve $381,529.77 contract with Dresel Contracting for CSAH 12 Safe Routes to School Trail
• Accept $1,200,000 FHPAP grant from Minnesota Housing and Finance Agency for homeless prevention
• Apply for $350,000 MDH opioid overdose crisis grant for underserved populations
• Approve off-sale liquor license for Cenco Farms (Afton Apple Orchard) in Denmark Township
• Approve $180,000 contract with MSR Design for Library Strategic Facility Plan

The Board approved a $1.2 million grant for family homeless prevention and assistance, distributed among four community providers. It also authorized a $381,529.77 contract for a Safe Routes to School trail project on CSAH 12. Additionally, the Board approved a new liquor license for Afton Apple Orchard.

• Approved $1.2M MN Housing grant for homeless prevention (5-0)
• Approved $381,529.77 contract with Dresel Contracting, Inc. for CSAH 12 trail project (5-0)
• Approved new off-sale intoxicating liquor license for Cenco Farms Inc. d/b/a Afton Apple Orchard (5-0)
• Approved $350,000 grant application to MN Dept of Human Services for opioid overdose crisis (5-0)
• Approved Cooperative Agreements with City of Grant and ISD 832 for CSAH 12 project (5-0)
• Postponed approval of Administration Policy #1300 regarding Data Practices Act (5-0)
• Proclaimed July 19-25, 2026, as Pretrial, Probation and Parole Supervision Week (5-0)
• Appointed Florence Idowu-Olushesan to Community Corrections Advisory Board (5-0)

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The Washington County Board will vote on routine consent‑calendar items and several public‑works actions. It will hold a public hearing on a new off‑sale intoxicating liquor license and hear a law clerk presentation. The board will also adopt parking policy changes and approve multiple budget amendments and contracts, including a $2,280,159 contract for final engineering of the CR19A – 100th Street Realignment Project.

• Approve Contract No. 18370 with Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc. for $2,280,159 to provide final engineering and design services for the CR19A – 100th Street Realignment Project.
• Approve a $408,000 budget amendment to increase the Planning/Design budget for the Century North Reconstruction Project using Turnback Fund balance.
• Approve a $1,458,000 budget amendment to increase the local contribution and turnback funds for the Century North Reconstruction Project.
• Approve Amendment No. 2 to Contract No. 17654 with Kimley‑Horn for $407,850 for final design services for the Century North Reconstruction Project.
• Public hearing to consider an application for a new off‑sale intoxicating liquor license.

The Board adopted a consent calendar including several staff appointments, the addition of 9.0 FTE positions in Community Services, and a general expense allowance for the County Attorney. A public hearing was held regarding a liquor license for Afton Apple Orchard, which will be considered at the next meeting.

• Approved appointment of Florence Idowu-Olushesan to Workforce Development Board and Community Development Block Grant (5-0)
• Approved appointment of Kathryn Gooding and Nikki Osho to Mental Health Local Advisory Council (5-0)
• Approved adding 1.0 FTE Special Project Economic Support Program Trainer (5-0)
• Approved adding 8.0 FTE to Community Services Access, Aging, and Disability Division (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2026-077 adding a general expense allowance for the County Attorney (5-0)
• Approved township plat of Hills of Spring Creek Third Addition (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2026-078 to transfer right of way for Laverne Avenue to the City of Lake Elmo (5-0)
• Approved new Staff Parking Policy 1019 and deletion of policies 1010, 1013, and 1014 (5-0)

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The Washington County Board will approve a budget management system contract, a social worker agreement with the Oakdale Police Department, and two property tax abatements. The meeting also includes discussions on community corrections, public health, and a climate action plan.

• Contract No. 18273 with OpenGov, Inc. for $322,753
• Agreement No. 18362 with Oakdale Police Department
• Property tax abatement at 14830 58th Street N in Oak Park Heights
• Property tax abatement at 6895 Bailey Rd in Woodbury
• Resolution to apply for Solar on Public Buildings Grant Program

The Washington County Board approved a consent calendar including a $322,753 contract with OpenGov for a budget management system, a joint powers agreement with the state for prosecution reimbursements, and a social worker embed agreement with Oakdale Police. The board also adopted resolutions proclaiming July as Park and Recreation Month and authorizing a solar grant application for Park Grove Library. No public comments were heard, and the meeting adjourned at 11:02 a.m.

• Approved $322,753 OpenGov budget management contract (5-0)
• Authorized joint powers agreement with MN Dept. of Corrections (5-0)
• Approved Oakdale Police social worker embed agreement (5-0)
• Approved two temporary liquor licenses for Washington County Fair (5-0)
• Approved two property tax abatements (5-0)
• Authorized solar grant application for Park Grove Library (5-0)
• Adopted Park & Recreation Month resolution with Free Tuesdays (5-0)
• Reappointed Jonathan Pritchard to CDBG advisory (5-0)

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The Washington County Board will discuss mandates for the Sheriff's Office and Community Services Department. The body is deciding on several contracts, personnel rule changes, and a resolution regarding Forest Lake's Opportunity Zones application.

• Contract No. 18215 with Ames Construction for $27,313,659.44 for CSAH 17 and TH 36 intersection improvements
• Joint Powers Agreement No. 17796 with MN Department of Human Services for $714,515.16
• Contract No. 18326 with Dungarvin Minnesota, LLC not to exceed $60,000 for case management
• Tentative Agreement with Law Enforcement Labor Services Local #215 Deputy Sheriff Sergeants Unit
• Resolution to approve City of Forest Lake’s application to the Opportunity Zones program

The Board approved several items including a major road improvement contract and support for economic development in Forest Lake. Additionally, the Board returned the Code of Ethical Conduct policy to the Personnel Committee for further review.

• Approved $27,313,659.44 contract with Ames Construction for CSAH 17 and TH 36 intersection (4-0)
• Approved Cooperative Cost Agreement between City of Lake Elmo and Washington County (4-0)
• Approved Cooperative Maintenance Agreement between City of Lake Elmo and Washington County (4-0)
• Adopted resolution supporting Opportunity Zone recommendations for Forest Lake census tracts #701.03 and #701.04 (4-0)
• Returned Policy #1005 – Code of Ethical Conduct to Personnel Committee (4-0)
• Approved appointment of Diane Kass to the Workforce Development Board (4-0)
• Approved 1.0 FTE Senior Social Worker position for ECRC (4-0)
• Approved $714,515.16 amendment to Joint Powers Agreement with MN Dept of Human Services (4-0)

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This is a workshop-only meeting with no official business or votes. Discussions include mandated services and core functions for Public Works, State Court Services, and the County Attorney's Office, as well as a review of assessment year 2026 local appeals for the Board of Appeal and Equalization. Additional workshops cover increasing reassessment capacity for Community Services and a progress update on the 2024-2029 Countywide Strategic Plan.

• Discussion of Public Works Department's mandated services and core functions
• Discussion of mandated services for State Court Services and County Attorney's Office
• Review of assessment year 2026 local appeals and adjustments
• Increasing reassessment capacity for Access, Aging & Disability in Community Services
• Progress update on 2024-2029 Countywide Strategic Plan

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The Washington County Board will consider several items, including a resolution to hold a special election for voter approval of general obligation bonds to fund the Land and Water Legacy Program. Other actions include approving tentative labor agreements with AFSCME units, setting a public hearing for a liquor license, accepting donations for a bench and AED at Cottage Grove Ravine Regional Park, and approving contracts for road improvement projects. The board will also discuss mandated services and core functions for the Library and Property Records departments.

• Resolution to hold election for general obligation bonds for Land and Water Legacy Program
• Approve 2026-2028 tentative agreements with AFSCME Council No. 5 Non-Exempt and Exempt Employee Units
• Set public hearing for July 7, 2026, on new off-sale intoxicating liquor license
• Accept donation of $2,500 for cedar bench and SaveStation Tower AED at Cottage Grove Ravine Regional Park
• Approve $446,583 contract with Stonebrooke Engineering for CSAH 11 (Fairy Falls Road) improvement project preliminary design

The Board adopted a resolution stating the county will reimburse certain capital expenditures for the Park Grove Library, Stafford Library and Public Works South Shop from the proceeds of up to $40,250,000 in tax‑exempt bonds. It also approved the 2026‑2028 tentative agreements with AFSCME Council No. 5 for both exempt and non‑exempt employee units, set a public hearing for a new off‑sale liquor license, and accepted donations for a cedar bench and an AED at Cottage Grove Ravine Regional Park.

• Adopted resolution declaring official intent to reimburse project costs up to $40,250,000 from tax‑exempt bonds
• Approved 2026‑2028 tentative agreement with AFSCME Council No. 5 non‑exempt employee unit
• Approved 2026‑2028 tentative agreement with AFSCME Council No. 5 exempt employee unit
• Approved setting a public hearing on July 7 2026 for a new off‑sale intoxicating liquor license
• Accepted $2,500 donation from the Kuester Family for a cedar bench with plaque at Cottage Grove Ravine Regional Park
• Accepted donation for a SaveStation Tower AED to be installed at Cottage Grove Ravine Regional Park
• Approved agenda for the June 2 2026 meeting (5‑0 vote)
• Reappointed John Burcaw to a second term on the Workforce Development Board as Labor Representative

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The Washington County Board will vote on several items including a $350,000 election ballot printing contract through 2030, a $295,000 amendment to extend a homelessness assistance grant, and a $408,566 contract for a corridor study on County Road 50. The agenda also includes appointments to a watershed district board and a tax abatement request for a property in Scandia.

• Approve Contract No. 18246 with Graphic Design, Inc. for election ballot printing up to $350,000 through May 31, 2030.
• Approve Amendment No. 3 to PATH grant (homelessness) adding $295,000 and extending to June 30, 2027.
• Approve Contract No. 18258 with KLJ Engineering for $408,566.65 for design services for the CR 50 Corridor Study in Forest Lake and Scandia.
• Provide favorable recommendation for tax abatement at 21084 Olinda Trl N in Scandia.
• Adopt appointments to the Carnelian Marine St. Croix Watershed District.

The board unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the consent calendar items, including several resolutions and contracts. Commissioners also approved a $408,566.65 contract with KLJ Engineering for the County Road 50 Corridor Study and an $8,600 budget amendment for the Road & Bridge Fund. A motion to postpone watershed district appointments was adopted 4‑1.

• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Adopted consent calendar items, including federal transit certifications, PATH grant amendment, policy revisions, election ballot contract, and tax abatement recommendation (5-0)
• Approved Contract No. 18258 with KLJ Engineering for County Road 50 Corridor Study, $408,566.65 (5-0)
• Approved budget amendment for Road & Bridge Fund, $8,600 (5-0)
• Postponed Carnelian-Marine-St. Croix Watershed District appointments to June 2, 2026 (4-1)

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The Board of Commissioners will vote on several high-value construction contracts and cooperative agreements for road improvements in Cottage Grove. The meeting also includes approvals for liquor licenses, gambling permits for the county fair, and a property tax abatement.

• Contract of $4,108,932.23 with Meyer Contracting Inc. for CSAH 19 and 80th Street South intersection
• Contract of $2,457,844.91 with Park Construction Company for CSAH 4 (170th St.) improvements
• Amendment of $268,070 to Alliiance Architects for the Park Grove Library project
• Budget increase of $278,400 for the 80th Street Rehabilitation Project
• Property tax abatement for 19948 Headwaters Blvd. N. in Forest Lake

The board adopted the agenda and consent calendar unanimously. It approved multiple resolutions for gambling activities at the county fair, a property tax abatement, grant agreements, and several construction contracts. The most significant action was approving Contract No. 18216 with Meyer Contracting Inc. for $4,108,932.23 to improve the CSAH 19 and 80th Street South intersection, voted 5‑0. Additional cooperative agreements for the same project were also approved unanimously.

• Approved agenda (5‑0)
• Adopted consent calendar items including April 28 minutes and liquor license renewal (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2026‑058 for excluded bingo at county fair (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2026‑059 for off‑site gambling by Bayport American Legion (unanimous)
• Approved property tax abatement for 19948 Headwaters Blvd. N. (unanimous)
• Approved Contract No. 18216 with Meyer Contracting Inc. for $4,108,932.23 (5‑0)
• Approved Cooperative Cost Agreement No. 18148 with City of Cottage Grove (5‑0)
• Approved Contract No. 18242 with Park Construction Company for $2,457,844.91 (5‑0)

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The Washington County Board of Commissioners will meet to vote on several service contracts, appointments, and infrastructure agreements. The board will also hold a workshop to review a parks funding model and vehicle permit fees.

• Contract No. 18201 with HR Green for $428,079.40 for CSAH 16 (Valley Creek Road) design in Woodbury
• Contract No. 18060 with Vanguard Appraisals Inc. for $293,250.00 for a mass appraisal system
• Cooperative Construction Agreement No. 1060495 for the CSAH 17 (Lake Elmo Avenue) and TH 36 intersection project
• Temporary on-sale liquor license for the Annual Food Truck Extravaganza at Washington County Fairgrounds
• Access easement resolution for property along CSAH 13 (Hadley Avenue) in Oakdale

The Washington County Board adopted the meeting agenda and consent calendar items, including appointments to the Mental Health Local Advisory Council and a local transit tax agreement. It approved several contracts and agreements, such as a $293,250 appraisal contract, a $428,079.40 design contract, an access easement for P-4 Properties, an extension of a law‑enforcement center contract, and a cooperative construction agreement with MnDOT. The board also adopted a resolution proclaiming May 2026 Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.

• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Adopted consent calendar items, including appointments to Mental Health LAC and local transit tax agreement (5-0)
• Approved Contract No. 18060 with Vangard Appraisals Inc. for $293,250 (5-0)
• Approved access easement to P-4 Properties, LLC on County State Aid Highway 13 (5-0)
• Approved extension of Contract No. 15680 with Kraus‑Anderson for Law Enforcement Center improvements (5-0)
• Approved Cooperative Construction Agreement No. 1060495 with MnDOT for CSAH 17/TH 36 intersection project (5-0)
• Approved Contract No. 18201 with HR Green for $428,079.40 final design services for CSAH 16 improvement (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution proclaiming May 2026 Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (5-0)

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The Washington County Board of Commissioners will vote on several infrastructure contracts and labor agreements. The meeting includes decisions on road intersection improvements and library construction management.

• Contract No. 18186 for $3,022,212.30 with Eureka Construction, Inc. for the CSAH 18 (Bailey Road) and Settlers Ridge Parkway Intersection Improvement Project
• Contract No. 18176 for $931,908 with Kraus-Anderson Construction Company for R.H. Stafford Library Improvements
• Contract No. 18192 for $289,200.00 with Sir Lines-A-Lot LLC for the 2026 Latex Striping Project
• 2026-2028 Tentative Agreement with Law Enforcement Labor Services Local #372 Essential Captain/Commander Unit
• 2026 Annual Action Plan for the CDBG and HOME programs

The Board adopted Resolution 2026-048, approving the county’s 2026 Annual Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant and HOME Investment Partnerships programs and authorizing its submission to HUD. It also approved several consent‑calendar items, including a $289,200 latex striping contract, a $40,000 Monster Energy donation, and Comcast service contracts. All motions were adopted with a unanimous 5‑0 vote.

• Approved Resolution 2026-048, adopting 2026 CDBG and HOME Annual Action Plan – 5-0
• Approved Contract No. 18192 with Sir Lines‑A‑Lot LLC for $289,200 latex striping project – 5-0
• Approved donation from Monster Energy Cares Foundation valued at approx $40,000 – 5-0
• Approved Contract No. 18206 with Comcast for video services at new Afton substation, $170.90/month for 36 months – 5-0
• Approved Contract No. 18207 with Comcast for internet/video at Law Enforcement Center, $598.49/month for 36 months – 5-0
• Adopted Resolution 2026-049 proclaiming May 1 2026 as Law Day – 5-0
• Adopted Resolution 2026-050 proclaiming May 2026 as Mental Health Awareness Month – 5-0
• Adopted consent‑calendar items, including amendment No. 2 to Joint Powers Agreement No. 16834 – 5-0

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The Washington County Board considered several routine items on its consent calendar, including an appointment to the Community Corrections Advisory Board, a staff restructuring, and a joint powers agreement to provide election services to the City of Oak Park Heights. It also adopted resolutions accepting first‑quarter 2026 donations and proclaiming the week of May 3‑9, 2026 as National Correctional Officers Week. An executive closed session was held to discuss labor‑relations strategy, and a public workshop reviewed the Parks American Indian Cultural Landscape Study.

• Approve Peter Koerner as District 4 Representative on the Community Corrections Advisory Board (Apr 22 2026 – Dec 31 2027)
• Restructure 1.0 FTE Accountant Senior to 1.0 FTE Accounting Supervisor
• Joint powers agreement to provide election services to the City of Oak Park Heights
• Adopt resolution accepting the 2026 first‑quarter donations
• Adopt resolution proclaiming May 3‑9 2026 as National Correctional Officers Week

The Washington County Board adopted its agenda and a consent calendar that approved three items, including a joint powers agreement for election services to the City of Oak Park Heights. It also passed a proclamation for National Correctional Officers Week and accepted first‑quarter donations of $2,754.36. All actions were approved unanimously.

• Approved agenda for April 21, 2026 (5-0)
• Approved Peter Koerner as District 4 Representative on Community Corrections Advisory Board (5-0)
• Approved restructuring 1.0 FTE Accountant Senior to Accounting Supervisor in Community Services (5-0)
• Approved joint powers agreement to provide election services to City of Oak Park Heights (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2026-045 proclaiming National Correctional Officers Week (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2026-046 accepting $2,754.36 in first‑quarter donations (5-0)
• Moved to Executive (closed) session per Statute 13D.03 (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

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The Washington County Board will vote on routine business items, including contracts for road improvements and labor agreements, and will recognize Work Zone Awareness Week.

• Approve $857,728 contract for CSAH 32 Pedestrian and Safety Improvement Project
• Approve $2,643,705 contract for CSAH 5 (Olive Street) Improvement Project
• Approve 2026-2028 tentative agreements with Law Enforcement Labor Services
• Approve contract with IdentiSys Inc. not to exceed $20,000 over five years
• Adopt resolution recognizing Work Zone Awareness Week

The Washington County Board approved several contracts and agreements, including a $2,643,705 construction contract for the CSAH 5 Improvement Project in Stillwater, a $857,728 final design contract for the CSAH 32 Pedestrian and Safety Improvement Project, and two labor agreements with law enforcement units. The board also adopted resolutions recognizing Crime Victims' Rights Week and Work Zone Awareness Week, and approved a consent calendar covering financial policies, a new position, and various agreements. No public comments were heard, and all votes were unanimous.

• Approved Contract No. 18149 with A-1 Excavating, LLC for $2,643,705 for CSAH 5 Improvement Project (4-0)
• Approved Contract No. 18164 with SRF Consulting, Inc. for $857,728 for CSAH 32 final design (5-0)
• Approved Cooperative Maintenance Agreement No. 17885 with City of Stillwater (5-0)
• Approved Cooperative Cost Agreement No. 17886 with City of Stillwater (5-0)
• Approved use of $81,300 from Road & Bridge Fund Balance for CSAH 5 project (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2026-043 recognizing Crime Victims' Rights Week (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2026-044 designating Work Zone Awareness Week (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar including 2026-2028 labor agreements with LELS Local #620 and #214 (5-0)

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The Board of Commissioners will decide on the 2027 Budget Principles and a tentative agreement with the Minnesota Teamsters Public and Law Enforcement Employees Union Local No. 320. The meeting includes a public hearing on a Regional Rail Authority property management ordinance and the adoption of the Connect 2050 Long Range Transportation Plan.

• Adoption of 2027 Budget Principles
• 2026-2028 Tentative Agreement with Minnesota Teamsters Local No. 320
• Contract 16024 amendment with Syntax for $31,455
• Lease Agreement No. 18102 with Mike Slater for $26,412 for agricultural land in Big Marine Park Reserve
• Public Hearing on Washington County Regional Rail Authority Property Management Ordinance #222

The board adopted the county's first Long Range Transportation Plan, Connect 2050, as a reference tool for planning and coordination, with Commissioner Clasen voting no. The consent calendar was approved 5-0, including the 2027 budget principles, a tentative Teamsters union agreement, and a $31,455 contract amendment for Citrix support. A petition on immigration enforcement was presented but no action was taken.

• Adopted Connect 2050 Long Range Transportation Plan (4-1)
• Adopted 2027 Budget Principles (5-0)
• Approved 2026-2028 tentative agreement with Teamsters Local 320 (5-0)
• Approved $31,455 contract amendment for Citrix support (5-0)
• Approved joint powers agreement for election services with City of Scandia (5-0)
• Approved plat of Dairy Farm Addition in Stillwater Township (5-0)
• Approved $26,412 agricultural land lease in Big Marine Park Reserve (5-0)
• Approved $5,100 budget amendment for Park Stewardship (5-0)

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The Board of Commissioners will review a consent calendar featuring road projects, library improvements, and staffing changes. The meeting includes presentations on human trafficking prevention and workshops on climate action and AI.

• Contract No. 18063 with MSR Design for $1,409,930 for R.H. Stafford Library Improvements
• Contract No. 18115 with Asphalt Surface Technologies Corp. for $801,445.75 for the 2026 Crack Seal Program
• Purchase Order No. 28589 for $400,000 to MP Nexlevel, LLC for fiber optic network services
• Contract No. 18114 with Short Elliott Hendrickson Architects Inc. for $408,729.11 for a Central Yard Waste site in Afton
• Contract No. 17945 with SirsiDynix for $207,368.15 for Integrated Library System Software

The board approved a $801,445.75 contract for the 2026 Crack Seal Program, a $1,409,930 design contract for the R.H. Stafford Library, and a $408,729.11 engineering contract for the Central Yard Waste site. It also adopted a consent calendar with 23 items, including an opioid settlement resolution, new staff positions, and a tentative labor agreement. Public comments included a request to allow Afton to decide on rifle hunting restrictions and a union strike authorization petition.

• Approved $801,445.75 crack seal contract with Asphalt Surface Technologies (5-0)
• Approved $1,409,930 design contract with MSR Design for R.H. Stafford Library (5-0)
• Approved $408,729.11 engineering contract with SEH for Central Yard Waste (5-0)
• Adopted consent calendar with 23 items, including opioid settlement and new staff positions (5-0)
• Approved $400,000 purchase order for fiber optic locating services (consent)
• Approved $207,368.15 library software contract with SirsiDynix (consent)
• Approved $13,500 watershed grant for prairie restoration (consent)
• Approved $5,000 Walmart grant for Shop with a Cop (consent)

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The Washington County Board will consider approving contracts for road and bridge construction, including a $3.7 million project on County Road 74, and will vote on funding for the library and sheriff's office.

• Approve Contract No. 18069 in the amount of $3,735,359.11 for CR 74 improvements
• Approve Purchase Order 28593 with Collier IT in the amount of $287,079.03
• Approve Cooperative Agreement No. 17926 with the City of Grant for CSAH 12 trail
• Approve Amendment No. 3 to Contract No. 15929 with Transportation Collaborative & Consultants, LLC for $6,000
• Approve Cooperative Agreement No. 18029 that allows the Sheriff's Office to provide fuel to the City of Oak Park Heights

The Washington County Board approved a $3,735,359.11 construction contract with Meyer Contracting for County Road 74 (65th Street) improvements, along with related cost-share and maintenance agreements with Newport, Cottage Grove, and the South Washington Watershed District. The board also adopted the consent calendar, which included appointments, grants, and liquor licenses, and approved resolutions for housing tax credits, Women's History Month, and federal spending requests.

• Approved $3,735,359.11 contract with Meyer Contracting for County Road 74 improvements (4-0)
• Approved cost-share and maintenance agreements with Cottage Grove, Newport, and South Washington Watershed District for County Road 74 (4-0 each)
• Approved $1,114,156 contract with SRF Consulting for construction administration (4-0)
• Approved $3,225,510 contract with Kimley-Horn for CSAH 17/TH 36 intersection construction (4-0)
• Adopted consent calendar including appointments, grants, and liquor licenses (4-0)
• Adopted 2027-2028 Qualified Allocation Plan for Housing Tax Credit Program (4-0)
• Proclaimed March 2026 as Women's History Month (4-0)
• Authorized FY2027 Congressionally Directed Spending requests for five projects (4-0)

County Board

The board will vote on 13 construction contracts totaling over $7.3 million for the Park Grove Library Project (CIP #BSD-PGL-2001), which includes demolition, structural work, roofing, HVAC, and landscaping. The consent calendar contains routine approvals including a $300,000 contract amendment with Corrie's House, a $25,000 donation from the Andersen Foundation, liquor license renewals, and agreements related to the Park Grove Library and County Road 52. Commissioners will also review the 2026-2030 Capital Equipment and Fleet and Technology Plans.

• Approve 13 contracts for Park Grove Library construction totaling $7,286,620 (e.g., Berwald Roofing $1.6M, Thelen Heating $1.45M, Bloomington Electric $888K)
• Approve Amendment No. 1 to Contract No. 17792 with Corrie's House, Inc. adding $300,000
• Adopt resolution to accept $25,000 donation from The Fred C. & Katherine B. Andersen Foundation
• Approve permanent hydrant access easement and stormwater management agreement with City of Cottage Grove for Park Grove Library
• Reject bids for agricultural land lease in Big Marine Park Reserve and approve lease with Terry Herman totaling $189,475.50 for St. Croix Bluffs and Lake Elmo Park Reserve

The Washington County Board approved 13 construction contracts for the Park Grove Library project in Cottage Grove, totaling over $8 million, with all votes 4-0. The board also adopted a consent calendar covering appointments, a $25,000 donation, liquor license renewals, and various agreements. A workshop reviewed the 2026-2030 Capital Equipment and Fleet Plan and Capital Technology Plan.

• Approved 13 Park Grove Library construction contracts totaling $8.27M (4-0)
• Adopted consent calendar with appointments, donation, licenses, and agreements (4-0)
• Approved sending support letter for Oakdale BUILD grant application (4-0)
• Approved $300K contract amendment with Corrie's House Inc. (consent)
• Accepted $25,000 donation from Andersen Foundation (consent)
• Rejected all bids for agricultural land lease in Big Marine Park Reserve (consent)
• Approved agricultural land lease with Terry Herman for $189,455.50 (consent)
• Approved liquor license renewals for three establishments (consent)

County Board

The Washington County Board of Commissioners will meet to address routine consent items and hold executive sessions on labor relations. The meeting includes workshops on fraud and federal legislation.

• Amendment No. 3 with HM Cragg Co for 2026 UPS and Battery Emergency Maintenance Rates
• Exempt Permit of Minnesota Lawful Gambling for Disabled Veterans Rest Camp Inc. raffle on May 25, 2026
• Support for City of Cottage Grove's BUILD program application for CR 19A – 100th Street Realignment Project
• Support for Chisago County's BUILD program application for US Highway 8 Reconstruction Project
• Approval of a $1,000 donation to the Sheriff's Office from Cynthia Young

The Washington County Board of Commissioners met and approved the consent calendar 5-0, which included resolutions supporting Cottage Grove's and Chisago County's BUILD grant applications, a lawful gambling exemption for Disabled Veterans Rest Camp Inc., and a $1,000 donation to the Sheriff's Office. The board also entered a closed session for labor relations strategy and held workshops on fraud and federal legislative priorities. No public comments were heard.

• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Adopted consent calendar including contract amendment, resolutions, and donation (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2026-016 supporting lawful gambling exemption for Disabled Veterans Rest Camp Inc. (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2026-017 supporting Cottage Grove's BUILD grant application for Southwest Arterial Project (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2026-018 supporting Chisago County's BUILD grant application for US 8 Reconstruction (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2026-019 accepting $1,000 donation from Cynthia Young to Sheriff's Office (5-0)
• Moved into closed session for labor relations strategy (5-0)

County Board

The Washington County Board will vote on a donation for a park bench, funding for a canine association, and a five-year contract for public safety technology. The board also plans to discuss a transportation sales tax analysis.

• Approve $580,500 for final design of Stonebridge Trail, Norell Avenue, and Dellwood Road intersections
• Approve contract with CentralSquare Technologies not to exceed $4,761,161 over five years
• Accept $2,500 donation for a bench at Lake Elmo Park Reserve
• Authorize acquisition of easements for Stonebridge Trail, Norell Avenue, and Dellwood Road intersections
• Approve $50,000 budget amendment for intersection improvement project

The Washington County Board approved a $4.76 million contract with CentralSquare Technologies to migrate the Sheriff's Office public safety system to the cloud, and approved a $580,500 design contract for a road intersection project. They also accepted donations, proclaimed February as Black History Month, and authorized right-of-way acquisition for road improvements. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved Contract No. 17920 with CentralSquare Technologies LLC, not to exceed $4,761,161 over five years (5-0)
• Approved Contract No. 17977 with TKDA Associates for $580,500 for final design of CSAH 5/CR 55/CSAH 96 intersection project (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2026-015 to acquire right-of-way for road reconstruction at CSAH 5, CSAH 96, and CR 55 in Stillwater Township (5-0)
• Approved budget amendment moving $50,000 from Right-of-Way to Planning & Design budget (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2026-012 accepting $2,500 donation from Tracinda Yaw for a cedar bench at Lake Elmo Park Reserve (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2026-013 accepting $7,500 USPCA AKC Reunite K9 Grant for Sheriff's Office K9 Unit (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2026-014 proclaiming February 2026 as Black History Month (5-0)

County Board

The Board of Commissioners will vote on a consent calendar including fleet vehicle purchases and tax-forfeited land sales. The meeting includes a presentation from the Sheriff's Office and workshops regarding water and soil resources funding and 2026 mandates.

• Purchase Order No. 28482 with Tenvoorde Ford for $300,716.08 for fleet vehicles
• Public auction of tax-forfeited land scheduled for March 6 and April 6, 2026
• Grant agreement with Washington Conservation District for 15.5 acres of prairie at Pine Point Regional Park
• Resolution to set aside 20% of net proceeds from tax-forfeited land sale fund for the county park fund
• Resolution for delegation of authority for electronic funds transfers to the Director of the Accounting and Finance Department

The Washington County Board approved the consent calendar 5-0, which included delegating electronic funds transfer authority, setting aside 20% of tax-forfeited land sale proceeds for parks, approving the public auction of a tax-forfeited parcel in Hugo, a grant for prairie enhancement, and a $300,716.08 purchase order for fleet vehicles. The board also accepted $6,440.38 in fourth-quarter donations and decided to combine two draft letters to the federal delegation regarding ICE operations into one letter. No public comments were heard, and the meeting adjourned at 10:15 a.m.

• Approved consent calendar 5-0, including Resolution 2026-008 delegating electronic funds transfer authority
• Approved Resolution 2026-009 setting aside 20% of tax-forfeited land sale proceeds for parks
• Approved Resolution 2026-010 authorizing public auction of tax-forfeited parcel 08.031.21.41.0013 in Hugo on March 6, 2026
• Approved grant agreement with Washington Conservation District for 15.5 acres of prairie at Pine Point Regional Park
• Approved Purchase Order No. 28482 with Tenvoorde Ford for $300,716.08 for fleet vehicles
• Adopted Resolution 2026-011 accepting $6,440.38 in fourth-quarter 2025 donations
• Decided to combine two draft letters to federal delegation regarding ICE operations into one letter

County Board

The Board of Commissioners will meet to adopt the county's 2026 Legislative Platform. The agenda includes several routine contract approvals and personnel appointments via the consent calendar.

• Adoption of Washington County's 2026 Legislative Platform
• Contract with Thomson Reuters for Westlaw subscription for $150,310.00
• Approval of 1.0 FTE Special Project Senior Social Worker for Opioid Response
• Real property use licenses for household hazardous waste collection in Mahtomedi and Stillwater
• Re-appointment of Temmy Olasimbo to the Washington County Community Development Agency

The Washington County Board approved its 2026 legislative platform, which includes state funding requests for transportation, environmental, and facility projects totaling $56.1 million. The board also adopted the consent calendar, which included re-appointing Temmy Olasimbo to the Community Development Agency, authorizing a Westlaw subscription for the County Attorney's Office, adding a social worker position for opioid response, approving hazardous waste collection licenses, and approving a comment letter on a watershed plan. Public comments were heard opposing an ICE detention center in Woodbury, but no formal action was taken on that issue.

• Adopted 2026 legislative platform with $56.1M in funding requests (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar including Westlaw subscription, social worker FTE, and licenses (5-0)
• Re-appointed Temmy Olasimbo to Community Development Agency (part of consent calendar)
• Authorized Westlaw Advantage with CoCounsel subscription for County Attorney's Office (part of consent calendar)
• Approved 1.0 FTE Special Project Senior Social Worker for Opioid Response (part of consent calendar)
• Approved hazardous waste collection licenses for Mahtomedi and Stillwater (part of consent calendar)
• Approved comment letter on Valley Branch Watershed District plan (part of consent calendar)

County Board

The Board of Commissioners will elect a Chair and Vice Chair and set the 2026 meeting schedule. The body is also considering several high-value equipment purchases and infrastructure contracts.

• Purchase of a Case CX170E Excavator for $240,123.98 and a street sweeper for $262,903.08
• Two tandem-axle plow trucks from Towmaster, Inc. at $212,489.00 each
• Contract with Alliant Engineering for $423,400 for CSAH 16 and Settlers Ridge Parkway improvements
• Contract with Alliant Engineering for $350,520 for Hardwood Creek Regional Trail Extension design
• Contract with Washington Conservation District for $314,928

The board unanimously elected Karla Bigham as chair and Bethany Cox as vice chair, approved the 2026 meeting calendar, and adopted a consent calendar with 23 items including newspaper publication contracts, equipment purchases, and donations. It also approved design contracts for trail and road projects, set minimum salaries for county attorney and sheriff, and directed staff to draft a letter about a rumored ICE detention center.

• Elected Karla Bigham as 2026 Board Chair (5-0)
• Elected Bethany Cox as 2026 Board Vice Chair (5-0)
• Approved 2026 board meeting calendar (5-0)
• Adopted consent calendar with 23 items (5-0)
• Approved $350,520 design contract for Hardwood Creek Trail (5-0)
• Approved $423,400 design contract for CSAH 16 intersection (5-0)
• Set minimum salary for County Attorney at $168,022 (5-0)
• Set minimum salary for County Sheriff at $168,022 (5-0)