Washington County public meetings in 2022

County Board

The Washington County Board of Commissioners is meeting to approve several service contracts, set 2023 salaries for the County Attorney and Sheriff, and adopt the 2023 Legislative Agenda. The board will also consider the purchase of property in Woodbury for a new service center.

• Property purchase in the City of Woodbury for the West Central Service Center
• Contract No. 13853 with Satellite Tracking of People LLC (STOP) for $150,000
• Contract No. 13852 with Youth Service Bureau (YSB) for $186,618
• Contract No. 13859 with Tubman for $212,411
• Contract No. 15245 with City of Woodbury Public Safety (Police Department) for $122,058

The Board authorized the purchase of property in Woodbury for a new service center and approved the 2023 Legislative Agenda. They also set 2023 salaries for the County Attorney and County Sheriff and approved several service contracts.

• Approved $2.1M purchase of property in Woodbury for West Central Service Center (5-0)
• Approved 2023 Legislative Agenda (unanimous)
• Set 2023 salary for County Attorney Kevin Magnuson at $199,080 (5-0)
• Set 2023 salary for County Sheriff Daniel Starry at $190,912 (5-0)
• Approved $260,000 contract with Forza IT Group BV for SCANMAN software (unanimous)
• Approved $448,400 estimated cost for fire and weather siren paging upgrade with Motorola Solutions, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved $122,058 contract with City of Woodbury Public Safety (5-0)
• Endorsed Community Supervision Work Group funding formula for 2023 session (5-0)

County Board

The Board of Commissioners will consider the 2023 budget and property tax levies for Washington County and the Regional Railroad Authority. The meeting includes the final approval of the 2023-2027 Capital Improvement Plan and the 2023 Fee Schedule.

• Approval of the Washington County 2023 budget and property tax levy
• Approval of the Washington County Regional Railroad Authority 2023 budget and levy
• Grant Agreement No. 15233 for Adult Mental Health Initiative and Community Support Program for $2,162,826
• Contract No. 15207 with Washington Conservation District for $280,000
• Amendment No. 2 of Contract No. 14513 with Canvas Health for $619,981.17

The Board approved the 2023 budget and property tax levies, including a 4.88% increase for the county levy. It also adopted a five-year Capital Improvement Plan for parks, facilities, roads, and transit. Additional actions included approving health grants and requesting speed studies for several county highways.

• Adopted 2023 property tax levy of $127,718,000 (5-0)
• Adopted 2023-2027 Capital Improvement Plan totaling $398 million (5-0)
• Approved 2023 Washington County Budget (5-0)
• Adopted 2023 tax levy for Regional Railroad Authority at $660,000 (5-0)
• Consented to Community Development Agency tax levy not to exceed $5,899,098 (5-0)
• Authorized speed studies for several locations on CSAH 10, 12, 13, 15, 17, 19, and CR 74 (5-0)
• Approved $817,486 Family Home Visiting Strong Foundations Grant (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Advanced Practice Solutions LLC for jail nursing services (unanimous)

County Board

The Washington County Board of Commissioners will meet to vote on several appointments, property acquisitions, and funding agreements. The meeting includes a public session regarding the proposed 2023 county budget.

• Pass $3,500,000 in Local Road Improvement Program funds to the Metropolitan Council for the 4th Street Bridge replacement in Oakdale
• Purchase of property in Forest Lake at U.S. Highway 61 and 202nd Street for a hazardous waste and yard debris center
• Appointment of Lisa Young as County Assessor
• Acceptance of $3,575 donation from Hugo Yellow Ribbon Network for Shop with a Cop
• Acceptance of 87 Automatic External Defibrillators (AEDs) from the University of Minnesota

The County Board approved the purchase of property in Forest Lake for a hazardous waste and yard debris center. The Board also appointed a new County Assessor and accepted several donations for the Sheriff's Office.

• Approved $699,000 purchase of property at SE quadrant of U.S. Highway 61 and 202nd Street (5-0)
• Appointed Lisa Young as Washington County Assessor (5-0)
• Approved $3.5M in Local Road Improvement Program funds for 4th Street Bridge replacement (5-0)
• Accepted $3,575 donation from Hugo Yellow Ribbon Network for Shop with a Cop (5-0)
• Accepted donation of 87 Automatic External Defibrillators from University of Minnesota (5-0)
• Approved Joint Powers Agreement with City of Woodbury for law enforcement data sharing (5-0)
• Approved legal representation contract with Attorney Jessica Buberl for civil commitments (5-0)
• Approved various citizen appointments to county boards and commissions (5-0)

County Board

The Board of Commissioners will hold a workshop to review the 2023 proposed budget and draft legislative priorities. The meeting also includes a review of boards, commissions, and the 2023 meeting schedule. No official business or votes will take place during this session.

• Review of 2023 proposed Washington County budget
• Review of Draft 2023 Legislative Priorities
• Boards and Commissions Review
• Review of draft 2023 county board meeting dates

County Board

The County Board will conduct public hearings regarding the 2023-2027 Capital Improvement Plan and revisions to the County Fee Schedule. The body will also consider several road jurisdiction transfers and land easements.

• Public hearing on the 2023-2027 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)
• Public hearing on revisions to the Washington County Fee Schedule, Policy No. 1032
• Contract with Bolton & Menk not to exceed $249,724 for TH 61 Corridor Visioning and Jurisdictional Transfer Study
• Acquisition of a 79-acre conservation easement on the Scott property in May Township
• Donation of $5,050 from Hugo Lions Club to the Washington County Sheriff's Office Water Recovery team

The Board approved the jurisdictional transfer of Trunk Highway 96 from the state for $14.46 million and a conservation easement for the Scott property in May Township. New 2023 salaries were set for the County Administrator and Commissioners. Public hearings were held for the 2023 Fee Schedule and the 2023-2027 Capital Improvement Plan, with final actions deferred to December 13.

• Approved transfer of Trunk Highway 96 from state for $14.46M (5-0)
• Approved $1.238M conservation easement for Scott property in May Township (5-0)
• Set 2023 County Administrator salary at $205,079 (5-0)
• Set 2023 Commissioner annual salary at $75,025 (4-1)
• Approved $249,724 contract with Bolton & Menk for TH 61 study (unanimous)
• Approved $50,000 cost-sharing agreement with City of Hugo for TH 61 study (unanimous)
• Accepted $5,050 donation from Hugo Lions Club for Sheriff's Office (5-0)
• Approved revised Commissioner Equipment and Technology Stipend policy (4-1)

County Board

The Washington County Board of Commissioners will meet to vote on several contracts and funding agreements. The board will also hold a closed session to discuss the purchase of real property for a North Public Health Household Hazardous Waste Environmental Center and Yard Waste Campus.

• Authorization of $198,018 for a METRO Gold Line noise wall replacement
• Request for $6,000 from the Jordan bequest for the Marine Community Library
• Property abatement for 8089 Globe Drive in Woodbury
• Renewal of library service agreement with Bayport Public Library through December 31, 2025
• Cooperative Funding Agreement between City of Woodbury and County for Central Park Building Improvement Project

The Board approved a cooperative funding agreement with the City of Woodbury for building improvements and authorized several library and conservation grants. The board also met in a closed session to discuss the purchase of real property for a hazardous waste and yard waste campus.

• Approved $4.5M cost share for Central Park Building Improvement project (Unanimous)
• Approved $6,000 transfer from Jordan bequest to City of Marine for library resources (5-0)
• Approved permanent use of fund balance up to $6,000 for Marine Community Library (Unanimous)
• Authorized $50,000 grant application for oak savanna restoration in Lake Elmo Park Reserve (4-0)
• Approved $198,018 for METRO Gold Line noise wall replacement (4-0)
• Renewed library service agreement with Bayport Public Library through Dec 31, 2025 (4-0)
• Approved property abatement at 8089 Globe Drive in Woodbury (4-0)
• Approved software maintenance agreement amendment with West Central Indexing, LLC (4-0)

County Board

The Washington County Board of Commissioners is meeting to vote on road improvement agreements and public hearing dates for the 2023 fee schedule and capital improvement plan. The board will also consider contracts for courthouse improvements and a DEA agreement for the Sheriff's Office.

• LRIP Agreement for $3,000,000 for the Minnesota Trunk Highway 36 and County State Aid Highway 15 (Manning Avenue) Interchange Project
• Contract No. 15157 with Kraus-Anderson Construction for $444,944.00 for Historic Courthouse Exterior Improvement Project
• Proposed public hearings on November 15, 2022, for the 2023 Fee Schedule and 2023-2027 Capital Improvement Plan
• Agreement No. 1051567 for snow and ice responsibilities on a 9.0 mile segment of Trunk Highway 96
• Agreement No. 15176 between the Washington County Sheriff's Office and the DEA

The Board approved several infrastructure projects, including a $3 million road improvement grant and a construction management contract for the Historic Courthouse. They also amended the American Rescue Plan Act recovery plan and authorized a staffing agreement for correctional health services.

• Approved $3,000,000 State Transportation Fund grant for Local Road Improvement (5-0)
• Approved $444,944 contract with Kraus-Anderson Construction for Historic Courthouse exterior improvements (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 2022-126 to amend 13 ARPA project categories and change one consultant role to a full-time employee (5-0)
• Approved Memorandum of Agreement with AFSCME for voluntary Public Health Nurse staffing in the County Jail (unanimous)
• Approved MnDOT Agreement No. 1051567 for snow and ice removal on Trunk Highway 96 (5-0)
• Approved agreement with DEA to detail one officer to the Minneapolis/St. Paul District Office Task Force (5-0)
• Approved $6,029.39 in donations and gifts for the third quarter of 2022 (5-0)
• Set public hearings for November 15, 2022, regarding the 2023 Fee Schedule and 2023-2027 Capital Improvement Plan (5-0)

County Board

The Washington County Board of Commissioners is meeting to vote on several administrative appointments, public health ordinances, and infrastructure projects. The board will review contracts for construction management and web hosting, as well as easements for County Highway 28.

• Contract No. 15156 with Kraus-Anderson Construction for $884,740 for West Central Service Center
• Grant Agreement No. 15153 with MN Department of Public Safety for $203,425
• Resolution to acquire right-of-way and easements for County Highway 28 at State Highway 95
• Revisions to Washington County Food Code Ordinance #145
• Amendment to the Lower St. Croix Comprehensive Watershed Management Plan

The board unanimously adopted a revised Food Code Ordinance #215, replacing the 2000 ordinance, and approved an $884,740 contract with Kraus-Anderson Construction for construction management services for the West Central Service Center in Woodbury. The consent calendar, including appointments, contracts, and resolutions, was approved 5-0. A mutual aid agreement with metro public health entities and an amendment to the Larkin Hoffman legislative representation contract were also approved.

• Adopted Food Code Ordinance #215, replacing Ordinance #145 (5-0)
• Approved $884,740 contract with Kraus-Anderson Construction for West Central Service Center (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar including appointment of Amy Stenftenagel as County Recorder, CivicPlus web hosting contract, and right-of-way acquisition for County Highway 28 (5-0)
• Approved mutual aid agreement with metro public health entities (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Larkin Hoffman LLC contract for state legislative representation (unanimous)
• Approved transfer of Sheriff's Office K9 Kirk to handler Sgt. Paul Stenglein (consent calendar)
• Approved $203,425 2023 Enforcement Grant from MN Dept. of Public Safety (consent calendar)
• Approved 1.0 FTE Social Worker I/II for housing case management (consent calendar)

County Board

The Board of Commissioners will conduct a public hearing regarding proposed changes to Food Code Ordinance #145. The meeting includes several grant approvals and a workshop to review the draft 2023-2027 Capital Improvement Plan.

• Public hearing on proposed revisions to Food Code Ordinance #145
• Grant contract for Housing Supports for Adults with Serious Mental Illness (HSASMI) for $227,181
• Grant Agreement amendment with the Minnesota Department of Health increasing the award by $1,543,461.00
• DWI/Traffic Safety Officer Grant for the Sheriff's Office in the amount of $125,125
• Lease Agreement for county-owned house at 15330 Afton Hills Court South, Afton, MN

The Washington County Board approved the consent calendar (with a library donation pulled for separate vote), adopted resolutions reappointing a watershed district manager and accepting a $15,000 K-9 cop donation, and approved a $1.54 million increase to the SHIP grant. A public hearing was held on proposed revisions to the Food Code Ordinance to align with state rules, but no final vote was taken; staff will draft a resolution for a future meeting.

• Approved Consent Calendar (items 1-10) with item E removed (5-0)
• Reappointed John Brach to Valley Branch Watershed District (5-0)
• Accepted $15,000 from American Kennel Club for K-9 program (5-0)
• Accepted $4,322.87 library donation from Delores Sundbye estate (5-0)
• Approved $1,543,461 amendment to SHIP grant agreement (unanimous)
• Proclaimed October 3-7, 2022 as Customer Service Week (5-0)
• Approved plat of Hills of Spring Creek First Addition (consent)
• Approved $227,181 HSASMI grant contract with MN DHS (consent)

County Board

The Board of Commissioners will vote on the proposed 2023 budgets and property tax levies for Washington County and the Regional Railroad Authority. The meeting includes decisions on several county contracts, personnel rule modifications, and a grant for courtroom audio upgrades.

• Certification of proposed 2023 budgets and property tax levies
• MOU and purchase order with Bluum Technology for $305,351 for Courtroom Audio Upgrades
• Five-year right-of-way permit with Forest Lake School District for an annual fee of $32,160
• Contract with CliftonLarsonAllen LLP for financial statement audits from 2022-2026
• Proposed jurisdictional transfer of a 9.0 mile segment of Trunk Highway 96

The board approved a 4.88% levy increase for 2023, certifying a proposed property tax levy of $127,760,300 for Washington County and adopting the proposed 2023 budget. It also approved a $660,000 levy for the Regional Railroad Authority and consented to a $5.9M levy for the Community Development Agency. Other actions included approving a $4.288M state grant for the Land and Water Legacy Program, a $305,351 courtroom audio upgrade, and a $1,968 donation for snowshoes.

• Certified proposed 2023 property tax levy of $127,760,300 (5-0)
• Adopted proposed 2023 Washington County budget (5-0)
• Certified proposed 2023 Regional Railroad Authority levy of $660,000 (5-0)
• Consented to proposed 2023 Community Development Agency levy of $5,899,098 (5-0)
• Approved $4,288,000 Land and Water Legacy state grant agreement (5-0)
• Approved $305,351 courtroom audio upgrade MOU with state (unanimous)
• Approved $305,351 purchase order for courtroom audio equipment (unanimous)
• Accepted $1,968 donation from Ride and Glide Bike and Ski Club for snowshoes (5-0)

County Board

The Washington County Board of Commissioners will review a budget proposal for 2023 and a performance review for the County Administrator. The board is also deciding on several service contracts, a property purchase for Grey Cloud Island Regional Park, and fee schedule exceptions.

• Contract No. 15115 with Alliiance Architects for $1,505,043 for West Central Service Center services
• Metropolitan Council Grant Agreement to purchase property at 11500 Grey Cloud Trail South for Grey Cloud Island Regional Park
• Proposed revisions to the Washington County Food Code Ordinance No. 145 with a public hearing set for October 4, 2022
• Establishment of Fund 217 for tracking Opioid Settlement Funds
• Exception to the Countywide Fee Schedule for single-family residential Assessment Contract Fees

County Board

The Board of Commissioners will review recommended 2023 budgets for the Library and Property Records and Taxpayer Services Department. The meeting includes several appointments to county boards and committees and the approval of various joint powers agreements.

• Purchase of 11039 Bailey Road, Woodbury for public services campus expansion using up to $408,000 from Capital Road and Bridge fund 414
• Acceptance of a $3,000 donation from Walmart to the Sheriff's Office for Shop with a Cop
• Resolution to allocate 20% of net proceeds from tax-forfeited land sale fund to the county park fund
• Joint Powers Agreement No. 15030 with the City of Oak Park Heights for law enforcement data sharing
• Exempt Permit for gambling raffle at Carpenter St. Croix Valley Nature Center on September 11, 2022

County Board

The Board of Commissioners will hold budget workshops for Community Corrections, Community Services, and Public Health & Environment. The meeting includes a consent calendar with various administrative approvals and a project update on the Central Yard Waste Project.

• Review of 2023 recommended budgets for Community Corrections, Community Services, and Public Health & Environment
• Resolution to accept a $3,500 donation for a bench at Cottage Grove Ravine Regional Park
• Resolution to authorize the Sheriff's Office to receive a $3,000 donation for the Explorers Program
• Vacation of easement interest for County State Aid Highway 10 in West Lakeland Township
• Approval of the 2023 Ramsey/Washington Recycling & Energy Board Joint Activities Budget

The Washington County Board approved a 16-item consent calendar including resolutions for a $2.5M PACE assessment, withdrawal from the Metro Alliance for Healthy Families JPA, and acceptance of donations. They also approved the 2023 Ramsey/Washington Recycling & Energy Board joint activities budget ($3,134,553) and 2022 second-quarter donations ($3,463.31). A fencing consortium agreement was postponed to September 13 for further questions.

• Adopted consent calendar 5-0 (16 items including minutes, staffing, resolutions)
• Approved $2.5M PACE assessment for Coventry Properties (Resolution 2022-087)
• Approved withdrawal from Metro Alliance for Healthy Families JPA (Resolution 2022-088)
• Accepted $3,500 donation for park bench at Cottage Grove Ravine Regional Park (Resolution 2022-089)
• Approved 2023 Ramsey/Washington Recycling & Energy Board joint activities budget $3,134,553 (5-0)
• Approved 2022 second-quarter donations $3,463.31 (5-0)
• Postponed Fencing Consortium Joint Powers Agreement to September 13 meeting
• Approved comment letter to South Washington Watershed District on rule revisions

County Board

The Board of Commissioners is holding a workshop to review the 2023 recommended budgets for the Attorney's Office and Sheriff's Office. The meeting also includes an update on county-owned transit facilities. No official business or votes will take place during this session.

• 2023 recommended budget review for Attorney's Office
• 2023 recommended budget review for Sheriff's Office
• Update on county-owned transit facilities

County Board

The County Board will hold workshops to discuss proposed 2023 budgets for Public Works and the Washington County Regional Railroad Authority. The board is also deciding on several consent items including land plats and law enforcement data agreements.

• Approval of the plat of Saint Boniface Oaks East Second Addition in West Lakeland Township
• Acceptance of a $4,278.12 donation from Coffective
• Authorization for Sheriff's Office to accept a $1,000 donation from Stillwater Motors
• Use of fund balance not to exceed $100,000 from Public Safety System Fund 242
• Joint Powers Agreements with the City of Stillwater and City of Forest Lake for law enforcement data sharing

The board adopted the consent calendar 5-0, including approval of meeting minutes, reappointments, policy revisions, a donation, and several resolutions. It also passed a resolution recognizing August 2022 as Minnesota Breastfeeding Month. No public comments were heard. The meeting concluded with budget workshops for the Regional Railroad Authority and Public Works.

• Adopted consent calendar 5-0, including 13 items
• Approved Resolution 2022-083 for cooperative agreement with MN DNR on Pine Point Trails
• Approved Resolution 2022-084 accepting $1,000 donation from Stillwater Motors
• Approved Resolution 2022-085 recognizing August 2022 as Minnesota Breastfeeding Month
• Approved reappointment of Chris Loth to Comfort Lake Forest Lake Watershed District
• Approved policy revisions to #6002 and #6004
• Approved Joint Powers Agreements with Stillwater and Forest Lake for law enforcement data sharing
• Approved Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 12424 authorizing up to $100,000 from Public Safety System Fund

County Board

The Board of Commissioners will consider several infrastructure bids for park improvements and road construction. The meeting includes decisions on labor agreements for the Crisis Response Unit and various administrative appointments.

• Contract No. 14981 for $1,654,682 with Sunram Construction Inc. for St. Croix Bluffs Regional Park Boat Launch Improvement Project
• Contract No. 14982 for $1,183,515 with Minnesota Mechanical Solutions Inc. for Lake Elmo Park Reserve Swim Pond Filtration System Improvement Project
• Contract No. 14979 for $1,113,345.86 with Ramsey Companies Inc. for County Highway 15, Manning Ave, and 30th Street Improvement project
• Memorandums of Agreement with Supervisor's Association and AFSCME Exempt Union regarding Crisis Response Unit overtime
• Resolution to accept a $3,000 K9 donation for the Sheriff's Office from the Hugo Lions Club

The Washington County Board approved multiple contracts and agreements, including a $1,183,515 contract for the Lake Elmo Park Reserve Swim Pond Filtration System Improvement Project and a $1,654,682 contract for the St. Croix Bluffs Regional Park Boat Launch Improvement Project. The board also approved a $1,113,345.86 construction contract for the CSAH 15 and 30th Street Improvement Project, along with several cooperative agreements. All decisions were made unanimously with a 4-0 vote.

• Approved $1,183,515 contract with Minnesota Mechanical Solutions Inc. for Lake Elmo swim pond filtration (4-0)
• Approved $1,654,682 contract with Sunram Construction Inc. for St. Croix Bluffs boat launch (4-0)
• Approved $1,113,345.86 contract with Ramsey Companies Inc. for CSAH 15 and 30th Street improvements (4-0)
• Approved cooperative agreements with Lake Elmo, Baytown Township, and West Lakeland Township for road project (4-0)
• Approved $130,800 fund balance use for swim pond project (4-0)
• Approved $620,000 fund balance use for boat launch project (4-0)
• Approved MOAs for Crisis Response Unit overtime with two unions (4-0)
• Adopted consent calendar including $17,500 veterans grant and $3,000 Hugo Lions donation (4-0)

County Board

The Board of Commissioners is holding workshops to review financial updates and bids for two park projects. Members will also discuss the future funding of the Land and Water Legacy Program and components of the 2023 budget. No official business or votes will take place during this meeting.

• Bids and financial review for Lake Elmo Park Reserve Swim Pond Filtration System Improvement Project
• Bids and financial review for St. Croix Bluffs Regional Park Boat Launch Improvement Project
• Funding direction for the County's Land and Water Legacy Program
• Discussion of key components impacting the 2023 budget

County Board

The Washington County Board of Commissioners will meet to decide on funding for the Gold Line and a signal replacement project. The board will also discuss residential survey results and review property acquisitions in closed sessions.

• Approval of permanent use of fund balance in Fund 216 Gold Line up to $17,530,900
• Contract award of $1,727,708.57 with JL Theis, Inc. for CSAH 14 Signal Replacement and Trail Construction
• Grant contract amendment of $297,300 for the Community Living Infrastructure (CLI) program
• Resolution to waive vehicle permits for Washington County parks on the first non-holiday Tuesday of every month
• Acceptance of a $15,000 donation from HealthPartners

The Washington County Board approved a $17,530,900 budget amendment for the Gold Line Bus Rapid Transit project, funded by the County Transportation Sales Tax fund balance, to align the 2022 budget with prior actions. The board also awarded a $1,727,708.57 contract to JL Theis Inc. for the CSAH 14 signal replacement and trail construction project. Additionally, the board adopted resolutions to amend the 2021 Annual Action Plan for HOME-ARP funds and to proclaim July 2022 as Park and Recreation Month.

• Approved $17,530,900 Gold Line BRT budget amendment (unanimous)
• Awarded $1,727,708.57 contract to JL Theis Inc. for CSAH 14 project (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-074 amending 2021 Annual Action Plan for HOME-ARP funds (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-075 proclaiming July 2022 as Park and Recreation Month (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar including $297,300 grant amendment and $15,000 donation (5-0)
• Approved transfer of K9 Vader ownership to handler Sgt. Allen Degel (unanimous)

County Board

The Board of Commissioners will consider adding staff to the Crisis Response Unit and Homeless Outreach teams. The meeting includes votes on land easements in Hugo and road repair agreements with the City of Cottage Grove.

• Approval of 0.5 FTE Case Aide for Crisis Response Unit and 1.0 FTE Social Worker for Homeless Outreach and Economic Assistance
• Construction and Maintenance Agreements (No. 14775 and 14774) with City of Cottage Grove for Goodview Ravine Repair on CSAH 22
• Contract No. 14855 with Sir Lines-A-Lot for $72,044.65 for 2022 latex pavement marking
• Land and Water Legacy Program conservation and access easements for the Haas property in Hugo
• MNLINK Server Site Extension Agreement (Contract No. 6690) between University of Minnesota and Washington County Library

The Washington County Board approved the sale of $7.67 million in taxable general obligation bonds for the Land and Water Legacy Program, accepting Webster Bank's proposal at 3.74% interest. The board also adopted the consent calendar, which included a conservation easement on the Haas property in Hugo, setting the county attorney's salary at $190,500, and several staff and board appointments. All votes were unanimous (4-0) with Commissioner Johnson absent.

• Approved sale of $7.67M taxable GO bonds (Land and Water Legacy) to Webster Bank at 3.74% (4-0)
• Adopted consent calendar including conservation easement on Haas property in Hugo (4-0)
• Set 2022 salary for County Attorney Kevin Magnuson at $190,500 (4-0)
• Approved adding 0.5 FTE Case Aide for Crisis Response Unit (4-0)
• Approved adding 1.0 FTE Social Worker for Homeless Outreach and Economic Assistance (4-0)
• Awarded $204,465 latex pavement marking contract to Sir Lines-A-Lot (4-0)
• Reappointed multiple members to Workforce Development Board and other committees (4-0)

County Board

The Washington County Board of Commissioners will meet to vote on several service contracts, park land acquisitions, and the 2022 Annual Action Plan for housing. The board will also consider an appointment to fill a vacancy in the Office of County Attorney.

• Contract No. 14842 with Septic Check for $719,979 for Lake Elmo Park Reserve Modern Campground Septic Improvement Project
• Purchase of two parcels near 170th Street and Manning Trail North for Big Marine Park Reserve
• Approval of the 2022 Annual Action Plan for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
• Use of $45,000 from Library Fund 230 for strategic planning
• Contract Amendment No. 2 increasing water resources consulting services to $125,000

The Washington County Board unanimously appointed Kevin Magnuson, a current Assistant County Attorney, to fill the County Attorney vacancy following the death of Pete Orput. The board also approved a $719,979 contract for septic improvements at Lake Elmo Park Reserve and adopted the 2022 Annual Action Plan for CDBG and HOME funds. All consent calendar items, including contracts for disability services and a library fund balance use, were approved 5-0.

• Appointed Kevin Magnuson as County Attorney (unanimous)
• Approved $719,979 contract with Septic Check for Lake Elmo Park Reserve septic improvements (unanimous)
• Approved permanent use of up to $121,200 from Parks Operating Fund 211 for septic project (unanimous)
• Adopted 2022 Annual Action Plan for CDBG and HOME programs (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar including disability services contracts and $45,000 library fund balance (5-0)
• Adopted resolution to participate in 2022 Performance Measurement Program (5-0)
• Approved letter to state delegation on legislative impacts (unanimous)
• Proclaimed June 1-August 20 as Summer at Your Library (5-0)

County Board

The Washington County Board of Commissioners is meeting to approve several infrastructure contracts and grant applications. The board will also discuss the acquisition of conservation easements in Hugo and Afton.

• Contract with SRF Consulting, Inc. for $459,003 for CSAH 32 Pedestrian and Safety Improvement Project
• Contract with Kimley-Horn for $182,925 for CSAH 28 at TH 95 Improvements Project
• Grant application for Evidence Based Opioid Epidemic Response Services up to $350,000
• Acquisition of a 69-acre conservation easement in Keystone Woods (Haas) in Hugo
• Acquisition of an 18-acre conservation easement on a Belwin Conservancy (Blasko) Valley Creek property in Afton

The board approved multiple contracts and resolutions, including a $459,003 design contract for the CSAH 32 pedestrian and safety project in Forest Lake and a $182,925 design contract for CSAH 28 at TH 95 improvements. It also approved two conservation easement purchases, reappointed Ryan Carufel as Veterans Service Officer, and adopted the consent calendar with 14 items. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved Contract No. 14773 with SRF Consulting for $459,003 for CSAH 32 design (5-0)
• Approved Contract No. 14767 with Kimley-Horn for $182,925 for CSAH 28 at TH 95 design (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-065 for $120,000 LWLP contribution to Haas conservation easement (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-066 for $532,525 LWLP contribution to Belwin Conservancy easement (5-0)
• Reappointed Ryan Carufel as Veterans Service Officer for four-year term (5-0)
• Adopted consent calendar including 14 items (5-0)
• Approved Cooperative Construction Cost Agreement No. 14636 with City of Oakdale (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-064 for CSAH 14/I-694 signal replacement and trail project (5-0)

County Board

The Washington County Board will vote on three road construction contracts totaling about $9.9 million, including a $7.2 million project on CSAH 15. The board will also consider a consent calendar with routine items such as appointments, a liquor license, and a $250,000 grant application for mobile crisis services. A workshop on an emergency housing project is scheduled.

• Award $1,873,333.41 contract to Minnesota Paving & Materials for CSAH 10 pavement preservation
• Award $7,199,922.67 contract to Valley Paving Inc. for CSAH 15 pavement preservation
• Award $817,863.25 contract to T.A. Schifsky and Sons for TH 36 Frontage Road and CSAH 24 improvements
• Approve application for up to $250,000 in Mobile Crisis FMAP/CAA funding from MN DHS
• Approve permanent use of up to $95,400 from Parks Operating Fund 211

The Washington County Board approved three road construction contracts totaling over $9.8 million for pavement preservation and improvement projects on CSAH 10, CSAH 15, and CSAH 24/TH 36. The board also adopted the consent calendar, which included appointments, a liquor license, and resolutions for a MnDOT partnership and a trail permit. Proclamations were made for Law Enforcement Week and Apraxia Awareness Day.

• Awarded $1,873,333.41 contract to Minnesota Paving and Materials for CSAH 10 project (unanimous)
• Awarded $7,199,922.67 contract to Valley Paving Inc. for CSAH 15 project (unanimous)
• Awarded $817,863.25 contract to T.A. Schifsky and Sons Inc. for CSAH 24/TH 36 project (unanimous)
• Adopted consent calendar including appointments, liquor license, and MnDOT resolutions (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-057 proclaiming Law Enforcement Week and Memorial Day (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-058 proclaiming Apraxia Awareness Day (5-0)

County Board

The Washington County Board will vote on a consent calendar that includes adding staff positions, accepting a donation, and supporting a grant application. The main action is approval of a $4.9 million construction contract for County State Aid Highway 12 in Mahtomedi, along with related cooperative agreements. The board will also declare May as Mental Health Awareness Month and Correctional Officers Week.

• Approval of Contract No. 14717 with Forest Lake Contracting Inc. for $4,927,047.34 for County State Aid Highway 12 in Mahtomedi
• Approval of cooperative agreements with City of Mahtomedi, Rice Creek Watershed District
• Add 1.0 FTE Senior Planner and 3.0 FTE social services positions in Community Services
• Resolution supporting $1.2 million Point Douglas Park Trailhead grant application
• Accept $1,000 donation from Tolva Family to Sheriff's Office

The board approved a $4,927,047.34 contract with Forest Lake Contracting Inc. for the County State Aid Highway 12 project in Mahtomedi, along with related cooperative agreements with the city and Rice Creek Watershed District. It also adopted the consent calendar, including new staff positions and resolutions for a scenic byways grant application and a $1,000 donation. Proclamations for Mental Health Awareness Month and Correctional Officers Week were passed unanimously. No items were denied or tabled.

• Approved Contract No. 14717 with Forest Lake Contracting Inc. for $4,927,047.34 (unanimous)
• Approved Cooperative Construction Cost Agreement No. 14740 with City of Mahtomedi (unanimous)
• Approved Cooperative Maintenance Agreement No. 14741 with City of Mahtomedi (unanimous)
• Approved Cooperative Signal Maintenance Agreement No. 14742 with City of Mahtomedi (unanimous)
• Approved Cooperative Culvert Maintenance Agreement No. 14750 with Rice Creek Watershed District (unanimous)
• Approved Cooperative Stormwater Basin Maintenance Agreement No. 14751 with Rice Creek Watershed District (unanimous)
• Approved Grant Agreement No. 14770 with Rice Creek Watershed District (unanimous)
• Adopted Consent Calendar including new staff positions, scenic byways grant application, and $1,000 Tolva Family donation (4-0)

County Board

The board adopted Resolution 2022-048 establishing new county commissioner and soil and water conservation district boundaries for the 2022 election, based on map A1, in a 3-2 vote. It also set staggered two- and four-year terms for commissioner districts, with Districts 2, 4, and 5 up for election in 2022. Several contracts and resolutions were approved, including a $117,711 contract for Historic Courthouse storm windows and a $749,085 contract for construction inspection services.

• Adopted new commissioner and soil/water district boundaries (map A1) (3-2)
• Set staggered terms: Districts 2, 4, 5 up for election in 2022 (5-0)
• Approved $117,711 contract for Historic Courthouse storm windows (unanimous)
• Approved $749,085 contract with SRF Consulting for construction inspection (unanimous)
• Approved $293,680 contract with WSB & Associates for surveying/staking (unanimous)
• Adopted Arbor Day/Arbor Month proclamation (5-0)
• Accepted $3,400 donation for Lake Elmo Park Reserve bench (consent calendar)
• Approved $1,016.43 in Q1 donations (5-0)

County Board

The Washington County Board will hold a public hearing on redistricting options, then consider consent items including collective bargaining agreements, liquor license approval, and several contracts. The board will also vote on resolutions for METRO Gold Line grant funds and an updated funding commitment, plus award a trail pavement contract.

• Public hearing on redistricting of county commissioner and soil and water conservation districts
• Resolution to approve use of grant funds for METRO Gold Line civil construction under Letter of No Prejudice
• Award Contract No. 14693 to Meyer Contracting Inc. for $1,233,363.03 for Lake Elmo Park Reserve Central Greenway Regional Trail pavement
• Approve tentative 2022-2023 collective bargaining agreements with MNPEA and LELS Local 214 units
• Approval of Contract No. 14734 with KFI Engineers for $425,060 for Stillwater Campus Heating and Cooling Upgrade Design

County Board

The Washington County Board will hold its regular meeting, primarily acting on a consent calendar of routine items. These include grant applications, a road construction contract, liquor license renewals, and various cooperative agreements. The board will also hold workshops on the capital equipment plan and election precincts, and a closed session to review a conservation easement appraisal.

• Grant applications to MN DHS: Community Living Infrastructure (up to $400,000) and Family Group Decision Making (up to $350,000)
• Contract No. 14690: $130,000 with Northwest Asphalt for 2022 Crack Seal Project
• Liquor license renewals for Outing Lodge at Pine Point and Keystone Weddings and Events LLC
• Resolutions for all-way stops at three Woodbury intersections (CSAH 13/Dale Rd, CSAH 16/Dancing Waters Pkwy, CSAH 18/Settlers Ridge Pkwy)
• Closed session to review appraisal for potential Conservation Easement on Valley Creek

County Board

The Washington County Board will vote on a consent calendar with multiple contracts and resolutions, including a $120,000 Tree Trust contract, a $164,250/year facility software contract, and a $122,670 car wash construction contract. They will also consider a letter of support committing up to $800,000 in matching funds for Mississippi Dunes conservation, approve the 2023-2024 Qualified Allocation Plan for housing tax credits, and hear updates on legislation and COVID-19.

• Contract No. 14689 with Tree Trust for $120,000 (Apr-Sep 2022)
• Contract No. 14542 with FM:Systems Group for $164,250/year (2022-2026)
• Contract No. 14619 with Reliable Plus for $122,670 (Touch-Free Car Wash Project)
• Letter of support for Cottage Grove request, committing up to $800,000 for Mississippi Dunes conservation
• Approval of 2023-2024 Qualified Allocation Plan for Housing Tax Credit Program

The Washington County Board approved a consent calendar including an amendment to the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) project plan, allocating up to $200,000 to the Community Development Agency for the Elevate Business program and adjusting the broadband matching grant project description. The board also approved resolutions endorsing April 2022 as Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Month and supporting participation in the Monarch Candidate Conservation Agreement with Assurances program. Contracts were approved for Tree Trust ($120,000), FM:Systems ($164,250/year for five years), and Reliable Plus ($122,670 for the Touch-Free Car Wash Project). The board approved the 2023-2024 Qualified Allocation Plan for the Housing Tax Credit Program, a $189,900 contract with TKDA for the CSAH 38 Multi-use Trail Project, a variance request for horizontal curves on CSAH 38, and a letter of support committing up to $800,000 in matching funds for the Mississippi Dunes conservation project.

• Adopted consent calendar including ARPA plan amendment, appointments, and contracts (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-029 for 2023-2024 Housing Tax Credit Qualified Allocation Plan (5-0)
• Approved Contract No. 14670 with TKDA for $189,900 for CSAH 38 Multi-use Trail Project (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2022-030 requesting variance from Minnesota State Aid rules for CSAH 38 curves (5-0)
• Approved letter of support for Cottage Grove Mississippi Dunes project with up to $800,000 in matching funds (unanimous)
• Approved Contract No. 14689 with Tree Trust for $120,000 (consent)
• Approved Contract No. 14542 with FM:Systems for $164,250/year for 2022-2026 (consent)
• Approved Contract No. 14619 with Reliable Plus for $122,670 for Touch-Free Car Wash (consent)

County Board

The Washington County Board will vote on a consent calendar that includes a $2.2 million contract for pavement preservation on CSAH 3, a $250,000 grant application for housing supports, and a resolution to acquire land for Grey Cloud Island Regional Park. The board will also discuss federal funding applications for transportation projects and hold workshops on broadband and business assistance programs.

• Award $2,197,859.78 contract to Valley Paving Inc for CSAH 3 Pavement Preservation
• Approve grant application up to $250,000 for Housing Supports for Adults with Serious Mental Illness
• Adopt resolution to acquire 11500 Grey Cloud Trail South for Grey Cloud Island Regional Park
• Approve $113,080 grant agreement for Emergency Management Performance Grant
• Discuss ARPA Broadband Matching Funds Program parameters

County Board

The Washington County Board will hold its regular meeting, including a consent calendar with routine items such as setting a public hearing for redistricting, approving contracts for disability services and construction, and adopting a resolution for a grant. The board will also receive updates on legislation and COVID-19, and hold workshops on a land conservation project, legislative districts, and 2023 budget development. A closed session is scheduled for labor relations strategy.

• Set public hearing for April 19, 2022 on redistricting of county commissioner and soil/water conservation districts
• Approve Contract No. 14637 with Rise for Day Support Services for persons with disabilities (2022-2023)
• Approve Contract No. 14626 with Kraft Mechanical, LLC for $279,642 for Service Center Controls Replacement
• Approve Contract Amendment No. 2 with TKDA for $28,439.22 for St Croix Bluffs Regional Park Conference Cottage Project
• Adopt resolution supporting application to DNR No Child Left Inside Grant for up to $8,000 for archery equipment

County Board

The Washington County Board will vote on a consent calendar with routine items, including appointments, contracts, and liquor licenses. They will also consider several major items: a $2.7M IT contract, a $4.3M road improvement project, and acquiring 80 acres for Big Marine Park Reserve. The meeting includes updates on the METRO Gold Line and COVID-19.

• Approve $2,696,786.16 contract with SHI International for IT services
• Award $4,321,910.13 contract to Park Construction for CSAH 13 improvements
• Acquire 80 acres along 170th Street in May Township for Big Marine Park Reserve
• Approve $580,000 grant for Sex Trafficking Investigations
• Adopt resolution for right-of-way acquisition for County Road 65 reconstruction

The Washington County Board approved the purchase of approximately 80 acres in May Township from Kelley Land and Cattle Company for $1,268,900, funded by the Land and Water Legacy Program, for inclusion into Big Marine Park Reserve. The board also approved a $1,108,500 contribution toward a conservation easement on Science Museum of Minnesota property, and awarded contracts for road projects including a $4.32M CSAH 13 improvement and a $695,130 turn lane project. All actions were approved unanimously or by 5-0 roll call votes.

• Approved Resolution 2022-018 to purchase 80 acres in May Township for Big Marine Park Reserve for $1,268,900.
• Approved Resolution 2022-019 for a $1,108,500 Land and Water Legacy Program contribution to a conservation easement on Science Museum of Minnesota property.
• Awarded Contract No. 14598 ($4,321,910.13) to Park Construction Company for CSAH 13 pavement and safety improvements.
• Awarded Contract No. 14594 ($695,129.76) to Max Steininger Inc. for CSAH 19 at Indian Boulevard turn lane project.
• Approved a $2,696,786.16 contract with SHI International for Microsoft software licensing for three years.
• Approved Amendment No. 2 to Contract No. 12158 with Clean Harbors for hazardous waste services, extending to December 31, 2022.
• Approved Amendment No. 4 to Grant Agreement No. 10676 with Minnesota Department of Health for $556,536, extending home visiting grant to December 31, 2022.
• Adopted the consent calendar including appointments, liquor licenses, and resolutions for electronic funds transfer, library donations, and right-of-way acquisition for County Road 65.

County Board

The Washington County Board will consider a resolution to update the Metro Gold Line project budget, including a funding commitment, additional contingency required by the Federal Transit Administration, and costs for FTA-ineligible soundwalls. They will also vote on approving $19,354,900 from fund balance for the project. The agenda includes routine consent items, closed sessions to review appraisals for potential conservation easements, and updates on legislation and COVID-19.

• Approve $19,354,900 permanent use of fund balance for Metro Gold Line (Fund 216)
• Adopt resolution to update Gold Line budget with FTA-required contingency and soundwall costs
• Approve Amendment No. 2 to Contract No. 13303 with Alliant Engineering, Inc. for $357,420 for CSAH 33 (Everton Avenue North) Pedestrian & Safety Improvement Project
• Approve renewal of On-Sale and Sunday Liquor License for Disabled Veteran's Rest Camp Association in May Township
• Closed session to review appraisals for potential conservation easement purchases (multiple PIDs, including Valley Creek)

The board approved a resolution committing Washington County to fund up to $120,325,390 (23.8% of total project cost) for the METRO Gold Line Bus Rapid Transit project, plus $25,265,320 for half of the required 10% contingency and $198,017.91 for a noise wall. It also approved $19,354,900 in permanent fund balance use for the project. The consent calendar, including a liquor license renewal and a $357,420 contract amendment, was adopted 5-0.

• Approved Gold Line funding commitment up to $120,325,390 (5-0)
• Approved $25,265,320 for 10% contingency share (5-0)
• Approved $198,017.91 for noise wall federal share (5-0)
• Approved $19,354,900 permanent fund balance use for Gold Line (5-0)
• Adopted consent calendar including liquor license renewal and $357,420 contract amendment (5-0)
• Approved making Valley Creek appraisal summary public data (5-0)
• Held closed sessions to review appraisals for conservation easements (no action taken)

County Board

The Washington County Board is meeting to handle routine business, including approving contracts for therapy services and emergency housing, accepting grants, and acquiring right-of-way for a road project. They will also receive updates on legislation, COVID-19, and fund balance usage.

• Contract No. 14562 with Timothy Lindwall for multi-systemic therapy services, $105,000 annually through 2026
• Contract No. 14584 with Corin Johnson for multi-systemic therapy services, $105,000 annually through 2026
• Contract No. 14559 with Stepping Stone Emergency Housing, $190,000 for hotel shelter program
• Grant Agreement No. 14583 with MN Dept. of Public Safety, $228,000 for Violent Crime Enforcement Teams
• Resolution to acquire right-of-way for CSAH 15 and 30th Street Intersection Project

The Washington County Board approved a consent calendar including amendments to the ARPA project plan, contracts for therapy and housing services, and several resolutions. The board also unanimously reinstated a 40-hour COVID-19 paid leave loan program for employees through December 31, 2022. No public comments were heard, and the meeting adjourned at 9:50 a.m.

• Adopted Consent Calendar including ARPA plan amendments (5-0)
• Approved Contract No. 14562 with Timothy Lindwall for $105,000 annually (5-0)
• Approved Contract No. 14584 with Corin Johnson for $105,000 annually (5-0)
• Approved Contract No. 14559 with Stepping Stone Emergency Housing for $190,000 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2022-008 for Historic Courthouse grant declaration (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2022-009 for right-of-way acquisition at CSAH 15 and 30th Street (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2022-010 for Sheriff's Office grant agreement (5-0)
• Reinstated 40-hour COVID-19 loan program for employees (unanimous)

County Board

The Washington County Board will vote on a consent calendar that includes two contracts totaling $600,000 for emergency housing for homeless individuals, a grant application for up to $3 million for shelter renovations, and other routine items. The board will also receive a COVID-19 update during a workshop.

• Contract with Woodspring Suites in Woodbury for $275,000 for emergency housing
• Contract with Stillwater Inn and Suites for $325,000 for emergency housing
• Grant application to DHS for up to $3,000,000 for emergency shelter renovations
• Contract with Kraus Anderson Construction for $693,000 for hazardous waste facility construction management
• Resolution accepting $3,400 donation for bench at Pine Point Regional Park

The Washington County Board approved two contracts totaling $600,000 to secure rooms at Woodspring Suites and Stillwater Inn and Suites for emergency housing for homeless individuals. The board also approved a $3 million grant application for emergency homeless shelters, a collective bargaining agreement with the Attorney's Association, and several other items on the consent calendar.

• Approved $275,000 contract with Woodspring Suites for emergency housing (5-0)
• Approved $325,000 contract with Stillwater Inn and Suites for emergency housing (5-0)
• Approved submission of grant application up to $3M for emergency homeless shelters (5-0)
• Approved 2022-2023 collective bargaining agreement with Attorney's Association (5-0)
• Approved $693,000 contract with Kraus Anderson for hazardous waste facility construction management (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-003 for HAVA election equipment grant application (5-0)
• Accepted $3,400 donation for park bench at Pine Point Regional Park (5-0)
• Approved $9,619.64 in 4th quarter donations (5-0)

County Board

The Washington County Board will consider several routine items, including a consent calendar with contracts and appointments, and a $1.03 million grant for swim pond filtration improvements at Lake Elmo Park Reserve. They will also discuss a contract amendment for a road realignment project, hold a closed session on a property appraisal for Grey Cloud Island Regional Park, and workshop on a potential West Central Service Center site and the county website.

• Metropolitan Council grant of $1,032,892 for Lake Elmo Park Reserve Swim Pond Filtration Improvements
• Contract amendment with Kimley-Horn for $286,675 for County Road 19A/100th Street Realignment (RB-2685)
• Contract with Vanguard Appraisals Inc. for $262,288 through December 31, 2026
• Appointment of Kevin Kelly to Board of Adjustment & Appeals and Planning Advisory Commission
• Closed session to review appraisal for potential purchase of property (PID 31.027.21.41.0001) for Grey Cloud Island Regional Park

The Washington County Board approved a $1,032,892 Metropolitan Council grant for the Lake Elmo Park Reserve swim pond filtration improvements, and a $286,675 contract amendment with Kimley-Horn for the County Road 19A/100th Street realignment. The board also adopted the consent calendar, which included appointing Kevin Kelly to two boards and approving a $262,288 contract with Vanguard Appraisals Inc. No public comments were heard, and the board held a closed session to review an appraisal for a potential park purchase.

• Approved Metropolitan Council Grant Agreement No. SG-22P4-10-01 for $1,032,892 for Lake Elmo swim pond filtration (unanimous)
• Approved Amendment No. 5 to Contract No. 12418 with Kimley-Horn for $286,675 for County Road 19A/100th Street realignment (unanimous)
• Adopted consent calendar including minutes, labor relations contract amendment, appointment of Kevin Kelly, library fee write-off, and Vanguard Appraisals contract (5-0)
• Approved $262,288 contract with Vanguard Appraisals Inc. through December 31, 2026 (part of consent calendar)
• Appointed Kevin Kelly to Board of Adjustment & Appeals and Planning Advisory Commission (part of consent calendar)
• Moved into closed session to review appraisal for potential Grey Cloud Island Regional Park purchase (unanimous)

County Board

The Washington County Board will hold its first 2022 meeting, electing a chair and vice chair, setting meeting dates, and approving a consent calendar with routine items including contracts and appointments. They will also hear a financial audit presentation, consider a traffic management system contract, adopt the 2022 legislative agenda, and review a residential survey draft.

• Election of 2022 County Board Chair and Vice Chair
• Contract No. 14467 with Alliance Courier for $145,773.68 for library delivery services
• Contract No. 14522 with WSB & Associates for $124,617.00 for Lake Elmo Preserve swim pond filtration design
• Approval of 2022 Memorial Day appropriations of $100 each for military service organizations
• Adoption of 2022 Legislative Agenda

The board unanimously elected Commissioner Wayne Johnson as 2022 County Board Chair and Commissioner Gary Kriesel as Vice Chair. They approved the 2022 meeting schedule, a consent calendar with multiple contracts and resolutions, and the 2022 legislative agenda. The board also received financial awards and heard a presentation on traffic management software.

• Elected Wayne Johnson as 2022 County Board Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Gary Kriesel as 2022 County Board Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 board meeting dates (unanimous)
• Adopted consent calendar including contracts and resolutions (5-0)
• Approved Contract No. 14464 with Traffic Control Corp for ATMS software ($201,500, unanimous)
• Approved 2022 legislative agenda (unanimous)