Washington County public meetings in 2023

County Board

The Board of Commissioners will decide on 2024 salaries for the Sheriff, County Attorney, County Administrator, and Commissioners. The meeting includes votes on multiple service contracts for law enforcement, health services, and infrastructure projects.

• Contract No. 16089 with Xybix Systems, Inc. for $466,100 for Emergency Communications Response Center workstations
• Contract No. 16094 with Rise not to exceed $649,000
• Contract No. 16096 with Midwest Special Services, Inc. not to exceed $302,820
• Amendment No. 1 for Contract No. 14341 with Hagen, Christensen, & McIlwain Architects for $309,392
• Contract No. 16090 with Wallraff Electric Company for $178,250 for Law Enforcement Center Improvement Project

County Board

The Board of Commissioners will consider the 2024 budget and property tax levies for Washington County, the Regional Railroad Authority, and the Community Development Agency. The meeting includes approvals for various service contracts and the final 2024-2028 Capital Improvement Plan.

• Approval of the Washington County 2024 budget and 2024 property tax levy
• Approval of the 2024-2028 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)
• Contract No. 16076 with Next Chapter Technology for $1,549,061
• Contract No. 16077 with Country Services for $230,000
• Change Order No. 1 for $81,300 with Acme Tuckpointing & Restoration Company for Historic Courthouse Exterior Improvement

County Board

The Board of Commissioners will conduct a public budget meeting regarding the proposed 2024 Washington County Budget. The session includes workshops on park campground ordinances and a potential conservation easement in Woodbury.

• Public Budget Meeting on Proposed 2024 Washington County Budget
• Agreement No. 16062 for child support enforcement services in the amount of $1,017,000
• Potential Land and Water Legacy Program conservation easement on approximately 3 acres on La Lake in Woodbury
• Discussion of ordinance updates for Washington County Parks campgrounds
• Resolution to release Declaration on property at Red Rock Crossing (PID 26.028.22.41.0045) in Newport

County Board

The Board of Commissioners will discuss the 2024 proposed budget and the Land and Water Legacy Program Feasibility Report. The meeting includes decisions on emergency housing funding, public works contracts, and the 2024 fee schedule.

• Amendment to contract with Asteria Inn and Suites adding $600,000 for emergency housing
• Approval of Washington County's 2024 Fee Schedule, Policy No. 1032
• Cooperative Agreement with City of Woodbury for $62,274 for pedestrian and signal improvements at CSAH 16 and Queens Drive
• Amendment to LHB contract for $37,836 for CSAH 2 Rehabilitation Project
• Designation of Dr. Kelly Mills as Medical Examiner beginning January 1, 2024

County Board

The Washington County Board of Commissioners will meet to appoint members to advisory boards and establish a fund for State Public Safety Aid. The meeting includes workshops to discuss proposed 2024 property taxes and the 2024 Legislative Platform.

• Appointment of Joseph Rheinberger to the Audit Advisory Committee
• Appointment of Carlo S. Montgomery to the Community Corrections Advisory Board
• Appointment of Winnie Williams to the Library Advisory Board
• Establishment of Fund 133 for State Public Safety Aid funding
• Discussion of proposed 2024 property taxes

County Board

The Board of Commissioners is conducting public hearings regarding the 2024-2028 Capital Improvement Plan and revisions to the county fee schedule. The meeting also includes a strategic planning visioning workshop and several administrative appointments.

• Public hearing on the 2024-2028 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)
• Public hearing to consider revisions to the Washington County Fee Schedule, Policy No. 1032
• Stormwater Management MOU with Valley Branch Watershed District, City of Lake Elmo, and Washington County
• Contract No. 15751 with Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless for a tower site license
• Resolution to accept a donation from the CDC Foundation for Happiness and Health Leadership Academy training

County Board

The Board of Commissioners will vote on several service contracts and resolutions regarding tax forfeited land. The meeting includes a closed session to review a property appraisal for Cottage Grove Ravine Regional Park and workshops on 2024 budgets and facilities.

• Contract No. 15878 with Pierson Wireless Corp for $899,781.18
• Contract No. 15992 with US eDirect, Inc. for $497,900
• Grant Agreement No. 15970 with the Board of Water and Soil Resources for $200,666
• Public auction of tax forfeited land scheduled for December 8, 2023
• Private auction of tax forfeited land in Stillwater (parcel 28.030.20.31.0078) for December 15, 2023

County Board

The Washington County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss land acquisitions, public safety contracts, and regional railroad agreements. The board is also reviewing the 2023 All-Hazard County Mitigation Plan and various joint power agreements with local cities.

• Modify purchase price to $1,419,402 for excess property at Newport Transit Station
• Contract No. 15940 with Guardian Fleet Safety, LLC for $1,394,821 to purchase 20 Ford Police Interceptor Utilities
• Contract No. 15939 with Insight Public Sector, Inc. for $300,000
• Option Agreement for Kelley Land and Cattle property in May Township for Big Marine Park Reserve
• Lobbying services contract with Larkin Hoffman Daly & Lindgren Ltd. not to exceed $70,000 annually

County Board

The Board of Commissioners will consider several contracts, land transfers, and the adoption of a new tobacco ordinance. The meeting includes scheduling public hearings for the 2024 Fee Schedule and the 2024-2028 Capital Improvement Plan.

• Public hearings set for Nov 14 regarding 2024 Fee Schedule and 2024-2028 Capital Improvement Plan
• Contract with HKGi not to exceed $100,000 for a Scandia City Center Study
• Grant Agreement for 2024 Enforcement Grant for Sheriff's Office in the amount of $244,100
• Repeal of Youth Access to Tobacco Ordinance No. 185 and adoption of Tobacco Ordinance No. 216
• Closed session to review purchase of parcels for Big Marine Park Reserve

County Board

The Board of Commissioners will consider creating a Housing Trust Fund for Local Housing Development and hold a public hearing on tobacco ordinance revisions. The body is also reviewing several homeless prevention contracts and the draft 2024-2028 Capital Improvement Plan.

• Public hearing for new ordinance to create a Housing Trust Fund for Local Housing Development
• Contract No. 15643 with Avante Solutions Inc. for $561,675
• Contract No. 15923 with Solid Ground for $546,000
• Contract No. 15925 with Community Action Partnership of Ramsey and Washington Counties for $335,000
• Contract No. 15924 with Valley Outreach for $300,000

County Board

The Board of Commissioners will consider several service contracts and a grant for crime victim services. The meeting includes a contract for structural wood for the Washington County Central Service Center and a workshop on Public Safety Aid.

• Grant from Minnesota Department of Public Safety for crime victim services: $140,000
• Contract with Community Action Partnership of Ramsey & Washington Counties: $485,000
• Contract with Solid Ground: $668,500
• Purchase Order with Prevolv for Community Services Department workstations: $252,280.29
• Contract with Structure Craft Builders USA, Inc. for Washington County Central Service Center structural wood

County Board

The Board of Commissioners will consider certifying the proposed 2024 budgets and property tax levies for Washington County and the Regional Railroad Authority. The meeting includes several personnel approvals and contract awards for waste and highway projects.

• Certification of proposed 2024 property tax levies and budgets for Washington County and the Regional Railroad Authority
• Application for the Shelter Capital Grant to the MN Department of Human Services up to $10 Million
• Contract award of $239,975 to Kellington Construction Inc. for the Northern Household Hazardous Waste and Yard Waste project
• Contract award of $223,310 to Hoffman & McNamara Co. for the Northern Household Hazardous Waste and Yard Waste project
• Public hearing date of October 3, 2023, for proposed revisions to Youth Access to Tobacco Ordinance #185

The Washington County Board adopted a consent calendar approving multiple staffing extensions, grant applications, and contract awards. It reappointed Klayton Eckles to the Brown’s Creek Watershed District and Samuel D. Gibson as County Surveyor. The board set October 3, 2023 for a public hearing on the Youth Access to Tobacco ordinance and proclaimed September 2023 as Library Card Sign‑Up Month.

• Adopted Consent Calendar (including staffing extensions and grant applications) – vote 5‑0
• Reappointed Klayton Eckles to a third term on the Brown’s Creek Watershed District
• Approved application for up to $10 million Shelter Capital Grant to Minnesota DHS
• Authorized $201,705 Conservation Partners Legacy Grant application for St. Croix Bluffs Regional Park
• Reappointed Samuel D. Gibson as County Surveyor for a four‑year term
• Approved Change Orders 3 and 4 to Contract No. 13967 for CSAH 21 Culvert Project – vote 5‑0
• Approved Contract No. 15838 to Kellington Construction Inc. for $239,975 carpentry work – vote 5‑0
• Set October 3, 2023 as public hearing date for Youth Access to Tobacco Ordinance #185

County Board

The Board of Commissioners will review 2024 recommended budgets for the Attorney's Office, Sheriff's Office, and the overall Washington County budget. The meeting also includes a series of consent calendar items regarding contracts, grants, and infrastructure projects.

• Contract No. 15764 with Bolton & Menk for $324,789.16 for Century North Reconstruction Project preliminary design
• Contract No. 15836 with Rani Engineering for $249,496.83 for Central Greenway Regional Trailhead design in Lake Elmo Park Reserve
• Acceptance of $1,600,000 in BJA FY 23 Byrne Discretionary Community Project Funding
• Grant Agreement No. 15845 for $236,000 for the 2024-2025 Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program
• Contract No. 15859 with CareerLabsVR in the amount of $9,600

The County Board adopted a consent calendar including the appointment of a watershed district manager and the establishment of a new highway segment. The board also accepted private donations for land survey records and a park bench, and authorized several state and federal grant applications.

• Appointed Stephen Schmaltz to the Comfort Lake Forest Lake Watershed District (5-0)
• Established a portion of County State Aid Highway 15 in Lake Elmo and Stillwater (5-0)
• Approved $9,600 contract with CareerLabs VR (5-0)
• Accepted $15,000 donation of land survey records from Timothy Freeman and Folz Freeman Surveying LLC (5-0)
• Accepted $2,500 donation for a commemorative bench at Big Marine Park Reserve (5-0)
• Authorized $100,000 grant application for ADA ramp improvements at the Historic Courthouse (5-0)
• Authorized acceptance of $1.6M Byrne Discretionary Grant (5-0)
• Approved law enforcement services agreement with the City of Grant (5-0)

County Board

The Board of Commissioners will review recommended 2024 budgets for the Library and Law Library, as well as Property Records and Taxpayer Services. The meeting includes a workshop on the Solid Waste Management Plan update and a vote on a new prevailing wage policy for locally funded projects.

• Adoption of Public Works Policy requiring prevailing wage on locally funded projects
• Purchase orders with Prevolv for $371,610.42 (ITD) and $490,578.75 (CCD) for workstations
• Contract with Kraus-Anderson Construction Company for $529,787 for Law Enforcement Center Improvement Project
• Amendment to Grant Contract No. 14901 adding $1,552,500 in federal Medicaid funds
• License agreement with Star Trail Association for snowmobile trails in regional parks

The Board approved a new policy requiring prevailing wage for locally funded construction projects exceeding $175,000. Other actions included approving several infrastructure change orders and multiple equipment and service contracts via a consent calendar.

• Adopted Prevailing Wage Requirement for Locally Funded Construction Projects policy (unanimous)
• Approved $390,022 change order for CSAH 12 Improvement Project (unanimous)
• Approved $67,531.37 change order for St. Croix Bluffs Regional Park Boat Launch (unanimous)
• Approved $1.55M grant amendment for Community Living Infrastructure (5-0)
• Approved $490,578.75 workstation replacement for Community Corrections (5-0)
• Approved $371,610.42 workstation replacement for IT Department (5-0)
• Approved $529,787 contract for Law Enforcement Center Improvement Project (5-0)
• Approved resolution to apply for International Mountain Bicycling Association grant (5-0)

County Board

The Washington County Board of Commissioners is meeting to adopt the 2023-2024 County Workplan and Priorities. The board will also review recommended 2024 budgets for Public Works, the Washington County Regional Railroad Authority, and the Gold Line. Additionally, the board is considering several grant agreements for housing and public safety.

• Grant of $1,500,000 from Minnesota Housing Finance Agency for Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program
• Grant Contract No. 15753 for $700,000 from Minnesota Department of Human Services for hotel-based emergency housing
• Amendment No. 1 to Contract No. 15157 with Kraus-Anderson for $298,000 for Historic Courthouse Exterior Improvement Project
• Auto Theft Prevention Grant No. 15756 in the amount of $141,486
• Donation of $4,850 from Walmart to the Washington County Sheriff's Office for Shop with a Cop

The Board approved a strategic workplan focusing on Health and Human Services, Public Works, General Government, and Public Safety. They also approved several grants for homelessness and auto theft prosecution, and authorized the sale of a land parcel in Lake Elmo.

• Adopted 2023-2024 County Workplan and Priorities (Unanimous)
• Approved $1.5M grant for Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program (4-0)
• Approved $700,000 grant for hotel-based emergency housing program (4-0)
• Approved $141,486 grant for an Auto Theft Prosecutor (4-0)
• Approved sale of land parcel on County Highway 15 to Bridgewater Bancshares, Inc. for $2,000 (4-0)
• Approved $298,000 contract amendment for Historic Courthouse Exterior Improvement Project (4-0)
• Accepted $4,850 donation from Walmart for Shop with a Cop event (4-0)
• Recognized August 2023 as Minnesota Breastfeeding Month (4-0)

County Board

The Board of Commissioners will hold workshops to review the recommended 2024 budgets for the county, internal services departments, and the Community Development Agency. The meeting also includes a consent calendar of administrative approvals and a closed session regarding active litigation.

• Grant Contract No. 15717 for $273,511 in Mobile Crisis ARPA funds
• Federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant Agreement No. 15622 for $743,576
• Plat approval of Twin Pine Fields in West Lakeland Township
• Establishment of County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 96 in Dellwood, Grant, Stillwater, and Stillwater Township
• Resolution of support for the Middle St. Croix Valley Regional Trail Master Plan

The Board adopted a consent calendar including several grant approvals, personnel policy updates, and the establishment of a new county state aid highway. It also accepted two private donations totaling $3,000.

• Established County State Aid Highway No. 96 (Resolution 2023-080)
• Approved $273,511 ARPA grant for Mobile Crisis services
• Approved $743,576 TANF grant from MN Department of Health
• Approved $205,991 public health emergency grant amendment
• Authorized 2024-2025 Transportation Coordination Grant application (Resolution 2023-079)
• Accepted $2,000 K9 donation from St. Croix Outdoors (Resolution 2023-081)
• Accepted $1,000 donation from Guardian Fleet Safety (Resolution 2023-082)
• Approved plat of Twin Pine Fields in West Lakeland Township

County Board

The Washington County Board of Commissioners will vote on several contracts and appointments. The meeting includes workshops regarding the Middle St. Croix Valley Regional Trail Master Plan and the Keystone Woods Wildlife Management Area.

• Contract No. 15690 with Thomson Reuters for $309,696
• Memorandum of Understanding with Washington County Community Development Agency and Shelter Corporation
• Cooperative Agreement with Washington County Community Development Agency for MHFA Bridges Program
• Appointment of Beth Leindecker to the Community Development Block Grant Citizen Advisory Committee
• Amendment No. 3 to Joint Powers Agreement No. 9890 with Ramsey/Washington Recycling & Energy Board

The Board approved an amendment to the Joint Powers Agreement with the Ramsey/Washington Recycling & Energy Board to replace the Joint Leadership Team with an Executive Director and Deputy Director. Other actions included approving several housing agreements and a law library research contract.

• Approved Amendment No. 3 to Joint Powers Agreement No. 9890 with Ramsey/Washington Recycling & Energy Board (unanimous)
• Approved $309,696 contract with Thomson Reuters for Law Library research services (5-0)
• Approved MOU with Washington County Community Development Agency and Shelter Corporation for POTH units (5-0)
• Approved Cooperative Agreement with Washington County Community Development Agency for MHFA Bridges Program (5-0)
• Appointed Beth Lei ndecker as District 5 representative on Community Development Block Grant Citizen Advisory Committee (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2023-078 approving $1,898.04 in 2nd quarter 2023 donations (5-0)

County Board

The Board of Commissioners will review several construction bids for the Northern Household Hazardous Waste and Yard Waste project. The meeting also includes approvals for METRO Gold Line traffic equipment and an amendment to the American Rescue Plan Act 2023 Project Plan.

• Bids for Northern Household Hazardous Waste project including Kevitt Excavating, LLC ($2,573,000) and Wenzel Plymouth Plumbing, Inc. ($1,837,650)
• Purchase orders for METRO Gold Line traffic equipment totaling $1,017,507.50 across three orders
• Resolution to amend the American Rescue Plan Act 2023 Project Plan
• CDBG Cooperation Agreement between Washington County and Marine on St. Croix
• Donation of 24 Automatic External Defibrillators (AED) to local agencies

The County Board adopted a resolution to reallocate approximately $1.2 million in ARPA funding to several new projects, including EV charging studies and library planning. The Board also approved a series of consent items including traffic signal equipment for the METRO Gold Line and the donation of 24 AEDs to local cities.

• Adopted Resolution No. 2023-076 to amend the American Rescue Plan Act project plan
• Approved Resolution No. 2023-073 for CDBG Cooperation Agreement with Marine on St. Croix
• Approved Purchase Orders for METRO Gold Line traffic equipment totaling $797,457.50 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2023-075 to donate 24 AEDs to Newport, Lake Elmo, and Hugo (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2023-074 not opposing a gambling exemption for Carpenter St. Croix Valley Nature Center (5-0)
• Approved appointment of Lisa Behr to the Community Corrections Advisory Board (5-0)
• Approved Contract No. 15503 with Onsolve, LLC for emergency alerting software (5-0)
• Approved Cooperative Agreement No. 15623 with South Washington Watershed District (5-0)

County Board

The Board of Commissioners is holding a series of workshops to receive updates on county projects. No official business or votes will take place during these sessions.

• Groundwater Plan Update
• METRO Gold Line Project Update
• General Administration, Taxes, and Libraries legislative workshop
• 2023-2024 Draft County Workplan and Priorities

County Board

The Washington County Board of Commissioners will vote on several service contracts, staffing changes, and a land acquisition agreement. The board is also meeting as the Regional Railroad Authority to set a permit fee for Forest Lake School District bus parking.

• Cooperative agreement with City of Cottage Grove for a 19.91 acre conservation easement on Mississippi Dunes property using $500,000 in bond funds
• Contract No. 15608 with Canvas Health for $1,452,286.00
• Contract No. 15437 with Wells Concrete Products for $670,345 and Contract No. 15436 with Ben's Structural Steel for $357,903 for Household Hazardous Waste project
• Regional Rail Authority permit fee of $0.75 per square foot for Forest Lake School District bus parking
• Grant Agreement No. 15612 with Minnesota Department of Human Services for $260,000 for Fraud Prevention Investigation Program

The County Board adopted a consent calendar including the creation of 10 temporary positions to manage medical assistance renewals using $1,140,058 in state funding. The Board also approved a transit sales tax agreement with the Minnesota Department of Revenue and appointed an alternate to the Gold Line Joint Powers Board.

• Approved 10 temporary special project positions for medical assistance renewals (5-0)
• Approved $1.45M contract with Canvas Health (5-0)
• Approved $260,000 grant for Fraud Prevention Investigation Program (5-0)
• Appointed Commissioner Karla Bigham as alternate to Gold Line Joint Powers Board (5-0)
• Approved agreement with MN Department of Revenue for Local Transit Sales and Use Tax (5-0)
• Approved reclassification of Sentence to Service Crew Leader to Community Corrections Supervisor (5-0)
• Approved new 0.80 FTE Special Project Senior Accountant in Community Services (5-0)
• Approved field placement agreement with Bemidji State University (5-0)

County Board

The Washington County Board is deciding on several appointments to commissions and boards. The body is reviewing grant funding for homelessness prevention and a multi-use trail project. Workshops will cover Medicaid renewal funding and 2023 legislative session outcomes.

• Contract of $1,088,093.55 with Danner Inc. for the CSAH 38 Multi-Use Trail Project
• Grant funds for Family Homelessness Prevention and Assistance Program: $647,972 to Solid Ground and $419,150 to Community Action Partnership of Ramsey and Washington Counties
• Appointment of Jenny DeMaria to Planning Advisory Commission and Board of Adjustments and Appeals
• Appointment of Meri Danielson to Parks and Open Spaces Commission
• Acceptance of $2,500 donation for a cedar bench at Lake Elmo Park Reserve

The County Board approved a contract with Danner Inc. to complete a trail gap in Newport. The Board also authorized homelessness prevention funding and several commission appointments.

• Approved $1,088,093.55 contract with Danner Inc. for CSAH 38 Multi-Use Trail Project (5-0)
• Approved Cooperative Cost and Maintenance Agreements with the City of Newport for CSAH 38 project (unanimous)
• Authorized contracts for FHPAP Fast Track funds, awarding $647,972 to Solid Ground and $419,150 to Community Action Partnership of Ramsey and Washington Counties (5-0)
• Accepted $2,500 donation for a commemorative bench at Lake Elmo Park Reserve (5-0)
• Approved appointment of Jenny DeMaria to Planning Advisory Commission and Board of Adjustments and Appeals (5-0)
• Approved appointment of Meri Danielson to Parks and Open Spaces Commission (5-0)
• Approved reappointment of John M. Burcaw and Susan Evans to Workforce Development Board (5-0)
• Approved Needs Determination for Rise, Inc. to close Stillwater Day Support Services site effective July 1, 2023 (5-0)

County Board

The County Board is deciding on several high-value construction contracts for roads and the Historic Courthouse. The body is also reviewing land sales, liquor licenses for the county fair, and watershed agreements.

• Contract No. 15565 for $3,794,158.05 with Park Construction Company for CSAH 14 and CSAH 24 improvements
• Historic Courthouse Exterior Improvement contracts totaling $3,021,902 with Kellington Construction, Acme Tuckpointing, and CMR Construction
• Contract No. 15529 for $197,780 with Hoffman & McNamara Co for Highway 36 at Manning Avenue landscaping
• Grant Agreement No. 15562 for $119,578 from the Minnesota Department of Public Safety
• Resolution for the subdivision and sale of tax forfeited land to Washington County and the City of Afton

County Board

The Board of Commissioners is meeting to award several construction contracts and approve funding for county projects. The agenda includes a strategic plan contract and workshops regarding road improvements and PFAS chemicals.

• Contract No. 15534 with Bituminous Roadways for $1,766,020.45 for CSAH 15 (Manning Ave) and County Road 61 (120th St) improvements
• Contract No. 15532 with New Look Contracting, Inc. for $780,968.75 for County Highway 28 at Trunk Highway 95 Approach Improvement
• Contract No. 15539 with Berry, Dunn, McNeil, & Parker, LLC up to $89,400 for the Washington County Strategic Plan
• $126,000 budget amendment from Property Records Technology Fund for OnBase Homestead Application Project
• Resolution to accept a $3,500 bench donation for Cottage Grove Ravine Regional Park

The County Board approved several infrastructure projects, including a road improvement contract and a funding application for a turn lane in Hugo. The Board also accepted a $3,500 donation for a commemorative park bench and proclaimed May 2023 as Mental Health Awareness Month.

• Approved $780,968.75 contract with New Look Contracting Inc. for County Highway 28 at Trunk Highway 95 project
• Approved $126,000 budget amendment for OnBase Homestead Application Project (5-0)
• Approved application for MnDOT funding to extend a left turn lane on Highway 61 in Hugo (5-0)
• Accepted $3,500 donation for a commemorative bench at Cottage Grove Ravine Regional Park (5-0)
• Reinstated Contract No. 13273 with Kimley-Horn for CSAH Phase 3 Design Services (5-0)
• Proclaimed May 2023 as Mental Health Awareness Month (5-0)
• Approved May 9, 2023, meeting minutes (5-0)

County Board

The Board of Commissioners will vote on several infrastructure contracts and land conveyances. The meeting includes workshops to discuss the American Rescue Plan Act 2023 Recovery Plan and Metro Transit planning.

• Contract No. 15528 with Sir Lines-A-Lot for $213,710 for latex pavement marking
• Contract No. 15522 with Century Fence Co. for $137,498.31 for CSAH 15 Safety Improvement
• Change orders with Valley Paving, Inc. totaling $537,184.18 for CSAH 15 Pavement Improvement
• Grant Contract No. 14137 amendment adding $195,201 for Community Living Infrastructure
• Application for U.S. DOT grant for electric vehicle (EV) chargers at county facilities

The County Board approved several infrastructure contracts, including safety improvements on CSAH 15 and pavement marking. The Board also authorized a federal grant application for electric vehicle charging infrastructure and approved land conveyances for road rights-of-way.

• Approved $137,498.31 contract with Century Fence Company for CSAH 15 safety improvements (Unanimous)
• Approved Change Order #8 ($196,906.23) and #11 ($340,277.95) for Valley Paving Inc. (Unanimous)
• Approved $213,710 contract with Sir Lines-A-Lot for 2023 latex pavement marking (5-0)
• Approved application for federal USDOT Charging and Fueling Infrastructure grant (5-0)
• Recommended conveyance of tax forfeited land to City of Cottage Grove for road right-of-way (5-0)
• Recommended conveyance of tax forfeited land to Washington County for $1,800 plus costs (5-0)
• Approved off-site gambling and temporary liquor license for Bayport American Legion Post 491 (5-0)
• Approved $195,201 grant amendment for Community Living Infrastructure (5-0)

County Board

The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss various administrative appointments, liquor license renewals, and grant funding. Key decisions include authorizing funds for homelessness prevention and emergency housing, as well as approving an engineering contract for Manning Avenue North.

• Grant of $1,165,000 from MN Housing Finance Agency for the Family Homelessness Prevention and Assistance Program
• Contract No. 15461 with Coratel Inn and Suites for emergency housing not to exceed $450,000
• Contract No. 15512 with Graef Engineering for $274,170 for the CSAH 15 (Manning Avenue North) Improvement Project
• Easements for the City of Hugo regarding the Hardwood Creek Trail
• Liquor license renewals for Outing Lodge at Pine Point and Afton Apple Orchard

The County Board adopted a consent calendar including several committee appointments and the reappointment of three managers to the Carnelian Marine St. Croix Watershed District. The Board also authorized a Joint Powers Agreement with the Minnesota Department of Corrections for prosecution expense reimbursements.

• Approved reappointment of Michael White to Carnelian Marine St. Croix Watershed District
• Approved reappointment of Ann Warner to Carnelian Marine St. Croix Watershed District
• Approved reappointment of Victoria Dupre to Carnelian Marine St. Croix Watershed District
• Approved Joint Powers Agreement with MN Department of Corrections for prosecution expense reimbursement (July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024)
• Approved renewal of On-Sale and Sunday Liquor License for Outing Lodge at Pine Point
• Approved excluded bingo application for Afton Bayport Lakeland Lions Club at County Fairgrounds (August 2-6, 2023)
• Appointed Kristin Tuenge to Groundwater Advisory Committee
• Appointed Colleen Swedberg to CDBG Citizen Advisory Committee and Historic Courthouse Committee

County Board

The County Board will vote on several infrastructure contracts and the transfer of a 9.0 mile segment of TH 96 from the state to the county. The board is also reviewing housing action plans for submission to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

• Transfer of jurisdiction for a 9.0 mile segment of TH 96 (Dellwood Road) from TH 244 to TH 95
• Contract of $308,069.90 with McNamara Contracting for CSAH 13 & 4th Street N/Hudson Boulevard improvements
• Request for up to $325,000 in HCBS-FMAP and ARPA funding for Mobile Crisis services
• Approval of the 2023 Annual Action Plan for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
• Reappointment of Wayne H. Sandberg as County Highway Engineer for a four-year term

The Board approved the 2023 Annual Action Plan for CDBG and HOME programs for submission to HUD. It also approved amendments to the 2019 and 2020 plans to reallocate funds to specific rehabilitation projects. Additionally, the Board reappointed the County Highway Engineer and approved several fair-related licenses.

• Approved 2023 Annual Action Plan for CDBG and HOME programs (5-0)
• Approved amendments to 2019 and 2020 Annual Action Plans to reallocate funds
• Reappointed Wayne H. Sandberg as County Highway Engineer for a four-year term
• Approved request for up to $325,000 in HCBS-FMAP and ARPA funding
• Approved Agreement No. 1052490 with MN DOT for Central Greenway Trailhead funding
• Approved off-site gambling application for Afton Bayport Lakeland Lions Club
• Approved temporary liquor licenses for VFW Post 323 for County Fair and Mopars in the Park
• Appointed Sandra DelCaro to the Historic Courthouse Committee

County Board

The County Board is deciding on several Public Works contracts for road preservation and bridge construction support. The board will also discuss the Land Water Legacy Project map and review vacancies on county boards.

• Contract No. 15391 with Valley Paving, Inc. for $839,169.64 for CR 57 Pavement Preservation
• Contract No. 15476 with KFI Engineers for $335,401 for Law Enforcement Center engineering
• Contract No. 15462 with WSB & Associates Inc. for $754,830 for road and bridge project administration
• Contract No. 15463 with WSB & Associates Inc. for $150,000 and Contract No. 15376 with Alliant Engineering Inc. for $150,000
• Resolution to take over a portion of 58th Street in Oak Park Heights to connect County Highway 15

The County Board approved contracts for road preservation on County Road 57 and engineering updates for the Law Enforcement Center. The Board also recognized Crime Victims’ Rights Week and moved to take over a portion of 58th Street to connect County Highway 15.

• Approved $839,169.64 contract with Valley Paving Inc. for CR 57 Pavement Preservation Project (unanimous)
• Approved $335,401 contract with KFI Engineers for Law Enforcement Center electrical and mechanical engineering (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2023-035 recognizing National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2023-036 to take over a portion of 58th Street in Oak Park Heights to connect County Highway 15
• Approved restructuring of a 1.0 FTE Paralegal position to an Office Supervisor position (5-0)
• Approved a new 1.0 FTE Housing Manager in the Community Services Department (5-0)
• Approved March 28, 2023, County Board meeting minutes (5-0)

County Board

The Board of Commissioners will consider a contract for road improvements on CSAH 5 and discuss the county's role in electric vehicle charging infrastructure. The meeting includes decisions on grant amendments, cooperative agreements with the State of Minnesota and the City of Newport, and an update to the American Rescue Plan Act recovery plan.

• Contract No. 15371 with Valley Paving for $3,201,421.80 for the CSAH 5 (Owens Street) Improvement Project
• Cooperative Construction Agreement (MnDOT Contract No. 1052888) for landscaping at Trunk Highway 36 and Manning Avenue
• Cooperative Agreement No. 15286 with City of Newport Fire Department for airboat and trailer storage
• Resolution to amend the American Rescue Plan Act recovery plan
• Discussion on applying for a Charging and Fueling Infrastructure (CFI) Discretionary Grant

The Board declared two states of emergency to manage debris from a severe winter storm and address potential major flooding. They also approved a $3.2M road improvement contract and amended ARPA funding for housing services.

• Declared state of emergency for 2023 Severe Winter Storm (5-0)
• Declared state of emergency for 2023 spring flood conditions (5-0)
• Approved $3,201,421.80 contract with Valley Paving for CSAH 5 Improvement Project (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 2023-030 to amend ARPA recovery plan housing projects (5-0)
• Approved Cooperative Cost and Maintenance Agreements with City of Stillwater for CSAH 5 (unanimous)
• Approved MnDOT Agreement No. 1052888 for TH 36 landscaping construction (5-0)
• Approved appointment of Madeline Kastler to CDBG Citizen Advisory Committee (5-0)
• Adopted eight principles for state transportation financing (unanimous)

County Board

The Board of Commissioners will vote on several contracts, grant applications, and board appointments. The meeting includes a presentation on the Metropolitan Mosquito Control District's 2023 budget and a review of the 2023-2027 Capital Equipment and Technology Plan.

• Grant application to Department of Human Services for $3,000,000 for emergency housing operations
• Contract No. 15404 for $261,607 with HR Green for the 22nd Street Improvement Project
• Contract No. 15268 with T-Mobile for $142,800 for 200 library hotspots
• Grant Agreement No. 15410 with Minnesota Department of Health for $642,621 for public health workforce
• Amendment No. 1 of Contract No. 13982 with Washington County Community Development Agency for $310,272

The Board approved a resolution to participate in multistate opioid supply chain settlements and authorized a $261,607 design contract for the 22nd Street Improvement Project. Other actions included adopting a new procurement policy and approving several grants and appointments via the consent calendar.

• Approved Resolution No. 2023-026 to participate in multistate opioid supply chain settlements (5-0)
• Approved $261,607 contract with HR Green for 22nd Street Improvement Project preliminary design (unanimous)
• Adopted new Procurement Policy #1202 and eliminated policies #1201, #2904, #2503, and #1801 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 2023-025 to prioritize replacement of Bridge 82501 on CSAH 5 (5-0)
• Approved letters of support and Land and Water Legacy Program contribution for Woodbury's La Lake Park (unanimous)
• Approved $142,800 contract with T-Mobile for 200 library hotspots (5-0)
• Approved $3,000,000 grant application to DHS for Emergency Solutions Grant program (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2023-027 proclaiming April 2023 as National County Government Month (5-0)

County Board

The Board of Commissioners will review several infrastructure contracts, including heating and cooling upgrades for the Stillwater Campus. The meeting also includes the adoption of 2024 budget principles and various liquor license applications.

• Contract No. 15359 with Burnn Boiler & Mechanical Inc. for $4,248,000 for Stillwater Campus mechanical systems
• Purchase orders for Stillwater Campus upgrades totaling $1,757,965 for chillers, cooling towers, and boilers
• Contract No. 15362 with LHB for $166,638 for the CSAH 2 Rehabilitation Project
• Contract No. 15354 with Northwest Asphalt & Maintenance for $259,521.60 for the 2023 Crack Seal Program
• Grant Agreement No. 15367 with MN Dept of Human Services for $265,157 for Adult Mental Health Initiative

The County Board approved several infrastructure projects, including heating and cooling upgrades for the Stillwater Government Center Campus and road rehabilitation. The Board also adopted 2024 budget principles and approved various grants and liquor license renewals.

• Approved $4.2M contract with Burnn Boiler & Mechanical Inc. for Stillwater Campus HVAC installation
• Approved $1.7M in purchase orders for Stillwater Campus chillers, boilers, and pumps
• Approved $166,638 contract with LHB for CSAH 2 Rehabilitation Project design
• Approved $259,521.60 contract with Northwest Asphalt & Maintenance for 2023 Crack Seal Program
• Approved 2024 budget principles (unanimous)
• Accepted $20,000 grant from Marathon Community Investment Programs for Sheriff’s Office wellness
• Accepted $8,775 donation from Montero family for Sheriff’s Office programs
• Approved liquor license renewals and new licenses for StoneRidge Golf Club, Holiday Stationstores, Keystone Weddings, and Afton Alps

County Board

The Board of Commissioners will vote on a resolution regarding property tax abatements and a fuel agreement for the City of Oak Park Heights. The meeting includes workshops on election administration, Land and Water Legacy Program funds for Woodbury, and the 2050 Transportation Policy Plan.

• Resolution responding to request for property tax abatements
• Joint Powers Agreement No. 15324 for Washington County Sheriff's Office to provide fuel to the City of Oak Park Heights
• 2023 Federal Transit Administration Certification and Assurances submission
• Request from the City of Woodbury for Land and Water Legacy Program Funds
• Discussion on 2050 Transportation Policy Plan (TPP) goals and objectives

The Board adopted a consent calendar that included denying a property tax abatement request for a park building in the City of Cottage Grove. The Board also authorized federal transit certifications and a fuel agreement for law enforcement services.

• Denied property tax abatement for Glacial Valley Park building in City of Cottage Grove (5-0)
• Authorized submission of annual Federal Transit Administration Certifications and Assurances (5-0)
• Approved Joint Powers Agreement No. 15324 for Washington County Sheriff’s Office to provide fuel to City of Oak Park Heights (5-0)

County Board

The Board of Commissioners will vote on several infrastructure contracts and funding agreements, including projects for the METRO Gold Line. The meeting also includes workshops to discuss the 2024 budget and the potential purchase of 685 acres in May Township.

• Subordinate Funding Agreement for $3,500,000 for the 4th Street Bridge replacement (METRO Gold Line)
• Subordinate Funding Agreement for $1,701,040 for traffic signal equipment (METRO Gold Line)
• Contract No. 15321 for $365,394 with SRF for the CSAH 13 (Radio Drive) Improvement Project
• Resolution to purchase property at 14621 Margo Avenue, Scandia, for Big Marine Park Reserve
• Contract No. 15299 with Pictometry International Corp. DBA Eagleview for $119,805.48

The Board approved a preliminary design contract for the CSAH 13 (Radio Drive) project and updated the ARPA project plan. Several funding agreements for the METRO Gold Line and regional park acquisitions were approved via the consent calendar. The Board also authorized letters of support for state funding and broadband grants.

• Approved $365,394 contract with SRF Consulting Group for CSAH 13 (Radio Drive) project
• Adopted Resolution No. 2023-018 to amend 10 ARPA project expenditure categories (5-0)
• Approved $1.7M agreement with Metropolitan Council for METRO Gold Line traffic signals
• Approved $3.5M agreement for 4th Street Bridge replacement (METRO Gold Line)
• Approved grant for property acquisition at 14621 Margo Avenue in Big Marine Park Reserve
• Approved transfer of an inoperable Breda Model 30 machine gun to Camp Ripley Military Museum
• Approved letters of support for Washington County Historical Society and Ramsey County
• Approved four letters of support for Border-to-Border Broadband Grant program

County Board

The Washington County Board of Commissioners is meeting to vote on several infrastructure contracts and appointments. Key items include a major road reconstruction project and architectural services for the Law Enforcement Center.

• Contract No. 15304 with North Pine Aggregate for $9,415,803.30 for County Road 65 (Oakgreen Avenue) Reconstruction
• Contract No. 15289 with Hagen, Christensen & McIlwain Architects for $147,530 for Law Enforcement Center services
• Amendment No. 2 to Contract No. 14559 with Stepping Stone Emergency Housing for $190,000
• Grant funds of $22,200 from MN Housing Finance Agency for Family Homelessness Prevention and Assistance Program
• Cooperative Construction Agreement with MnDOT for CSAH 28 at Trunk Highway 95 Improvements

The Board approved a major reconstruction project for County Road 65 and architectural services for the Law Enforcement Center. Several administrative appointments, grant resolutions, and service contracts were also adopted via the consent calendar.

• Approved $9,415,803.30 contract with North Pine Aggregate for CR 65 Reconstruction Project (Unanimous)
• Approved $147,530 contract with HCM Architects for Law Enforcement Center Space Modifications Project (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 2023-010 for $524,500 in FHPAP grant funding for homeless prevention (4-0)
• Approved $190,000 funding increase for Stepping Stone Emergency Housing (4-0)
• Approved repurchase of tax forfeited parcel 07.027.21.34.0120 by Scott Sklenar (4-0)
• Approved Agreement No. 1051881 with MN DOT for CSAH 28 construction (4-0)
• Approved application for Federal Recreational Trail Program to build 10 miles of trail in Lake Elmo Park Reserve (4-0)
• Approved software and training agreement with PowerPhone for the County Sheriff's Office (4-0)

County Board

The Washington County Board of Commissioners will review several grant agreements and contracts, including funding for mobile crisis services and sheriff's office security. The board will also hold workshops regarding opioid settlement funding and a conservation easement project in Cottage Grove.

• Grant Agreement No. 15307 for the Washington County Sheriff's Office in the amount of $183,750
• Contract No. 15316 for Mobile Crisis Services with the Minnesota Department of Human Services in the amount of $1,185,822
• Contract No. 15288 with Stonebrooke Engineering in the amount of $213,151 for the CSAH 3 Improvement Project
• Mississippi Dunes conservation easement project in Cottage Grove
• Funding application for Highway 36 and CSAH 17 (Lake Elmo Avenue) Improvement Project

The County Board approved a grant for mobile crisis response services and a design contract for the CSAH 3 improvement project. The Board also authorized a $20 million federal grant application for intersection improvements at Highway 36 and CSAH 17.

• Approved $1,185,822 grant for Mobile Crisis Services (unanimous)
• Approved $213,151 contract with Stonebrooke Engineering for CSAH 3 final design (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2023-009 to apply for $20M RAISE grant for Hwy 36 and CSAH 17 (5-0)
• Approved letter of support for City of Cottage Grove's $25M RAISE grant application (unanimous)
• Approved letter of support for Chisago County's $20M RAISE grant application (unanimous)
• Adopted Consent Calendar including $183,750 UASI Grant for Sheriff's Office (5-0)
• Approved appointment of Jan Webster to Personnel Board of Appeals (5-0)
• Approved licenses for household hazardous waste collection in Stillwater and Mahtomedi (5-0)

County Board

The Board of Commissioners is holding a series of workshops to review administrative and legal matters. No official county business or votes will take place during these sessions.

• Review of Paid Family and Medical Leave proposals
• Discussion on Metropolitan regional governance changes
• Review of Open Meeting Law and Data Practices
• Review of frequency and cost of legal and election notice publications

County Board

The Washington County Board of Commissioners will meet to vote on several contracts, personnel changes, and grant approvals. Key items include infrastructure improvements and the acceptance of a $85,000 donation from HealthPartners.

• Contract No. 15273 with Bolton and Menk Inc. for $549,722 for the CSAH 12 Improvement Project
• Acceptance of an $85,000 donation from HealthPartners
• Expedited Conservation Partners Legacy Grants for Lake Elmo Park Reserve ($50,000) and Pine Point East ($22,500)
• Rejection of bids for the Stillwater Campus Heating and Cooling Upgrade project
• Gambling permit for Pheasants Forever Washington County Chapter #671 at Hooley Hall

The County Board approved a design contract for the CSAH 12 Improvement Project and accepted several grants and donations for community and environmental services. The Board also approved the restructuring of a sheriff's position and authorized electronic funds transfers.

• Approved $549,722 contract with Bolton & Menk Inc. for CSAH 12 Improvement Project
• Accepted $85,000 donation from HealthPartners (5-0)
• Approved 2.0 FTE special project Case Aide positions
• Approved $50,000 grant for Lake Elmo Park Reserve Oak Savanna Restoration
• Approved $22,500 grant for Pine Point East Prairie and Savanna Restoration
• Approved $6,527.24 in donations for the fourth quarter of 2022 (5-0)
• Restructured 1.0 FTE Patrol Officer/Deputy Sheriff position to Patrol Officer Sergeant
• Rejected bids for Stillwater Campus Heating and Cooling Upgrade project

County Board

The Washington County Board of Commissioners will meet to approve several infrastructure contracts and appointments. Key discussions include the use of grant funds for the METRO Gold Line and a potential conservation easement project in Afton.

• Resolution to approve grant funds for METRO Gold Line civil construction
• Contract No. 15264 with City of Stillwater Public Safety for $122,058
• Reimbursement Agreement with Northern Natural Gas Company for $152,461 for CSAH 14 and CSAH 24 projects
• Change Order No. 19 for $199,507.59 with Shafer Contracting for County Highway 36 and Manning Avenue Interchange
• Amendment No. 2 for Contract No. 14041 with WSB & Associates Inc. to increase value by $150,000

The Board approved the use of grant funds for civil construction on the METRO Gold Line project to avoid delays. Other actions included approving a public safety contract for Stillwater and a construction change order for the Highway 36 and Manning Avenue Interchange.

• Approved $28,000,000 in grant funds for METRO Gold Line civil construction (5-0)
• Approved $122,058 contract with City of Stillwater Public Safety (5-0)
• Approved $199,507.59 change order for Highway 36 and Manning Avenue Interchange Project (unanimous)
• Approved $152,461 reimbursement agreement with Northern Natural Gas Company (5-0)
• Approved $150,000 increase for Contract No. 14041 with WS B & Associates Inc. (5-0)
• Appointed William T. Armstrong to the Valley Branch Watershed District (5-0)
• Approved 2023 commissioner appointments to committees, commissions, and joint powers boards (unanimous)

County Board

The Board of Commissioners will administer oaths of office to elected officials and elect a Board Chair and Vice Chair. The meeting includes the approval of 2023 meeting dates and various administrative grants and appropriations.

• Grant Agreement No. 221993 with the Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State for $4,286.94
• Memorial Day appropriations of $100 each for military service organizations
• Resolution recognizing January 2023 as Human Trafficking Awareness Month
• Awarding of 2023-2025 newspaper publishing bids
• Workshop review of METRO Gold Line civil construction options under Letter of No Prejudice #2

The Board elected Gary Kriesel as Chair and Stan Karwoski as Vice Chair. The Board approved the 2023 meeting schedule and awarded three-year newspaper publication contracts. A resolution was also adopted recognizing January 2023 as National Human Trafficking Awareness Month.

• Elected Gary Kriesel as 2023 County Board Chair (Unanimous)
• Elected Stan Karwoski as 2023 County Board Vice Chair (Unanimous)
• Approved 2023 board meeting dates (Unanimous)
• Approved 2023 Memorial Day appropriations of $100 each for military service organizations (5-0)
• Approved Grant Agreement No. 221993 for 2022 HAVA Election Security Grant in the amount of $4,286.94 (5-0)
• Awarded 2023-2025 newspaper publication contracts to Country Messenger and St. Paul Pioneer Press (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2023-002 recognizing January 2023 as National Human Trafficking Awareness Month (5-0)