Carlton County public meetings in 2021
15 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Committee of the Whole
The Justice Center Project Working Committee is meeting to discuss updates on the project's site plan, jail planning, and construction schedule. The session also includes updates on the Probation Plan, annexation, and the Justice Involved Females program.
- Site Plan update
- Planning update on jail
- Construction schedule
- Justice Involved Females (JIF) program update
- Probation Plan and annexation updates
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss the development of a Justice Center. The session includes reviews of contracts for architects and construction firms and information regarding project bonding.
- Contracts with Klein McCarthy Architects and Adolfson and Peterson
- Policy Analyst contract
- Bonding information from Auditor’s Office and PFM
- Facility Development Process update
- Mask Mandate information
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole is meeting to review updates on the jail project's space program, cost estimates, and site boring. The body will also discuss a bonding plan and a memorandum of understanding with the Center for Effective Public Policy.
- MOU with Center for Effective Public Policy
- NIC study on Gender-Responsive Policy and Practices Assessment
- Bonding plan engagement between Auditors Office and PFM
- Financial tracking of soft and total project costs
- Updates on site boring at the preferred site and annexation
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will discuss the 2022 budget and levy for potential adoption. The body is also considering contracts with RDS for a Probation Services Study and a Female Offender Program development plan.
- Consideration of 2022 budget and levy for adoption
- Proposed Female Offender Program (FOP) Development Plan Contract with RDS
- Proposed Probation Services Study contract with RDS
- Enterprise Fleet presentation for the Sheriff's Office
- American Rescue Plan Act presentation
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole is reviewing plans for a new jail project, including site selection and cost estimates from Adolfson and Peterson. The body is discussing the transition to a Justice Center concept and reviewing guidance from the National Institute of Corrections.
- Review of Adolfson and Peterson (A & P) cost estimates
- Discussion of annexation of approximately 19 acres
- Review of Klein McCarthy Architects (KMA) block diagram
- Discussion of State Bonding Dollars
- Comparison of site costs, noting the Carlton site is approximately $3.5 to $3.9 million
Committee of the Whole
The committee is scheduled to hear budget presentations from various county departments, including the Assessor, Land Department, and Public Health. These presentations are part of the 2022 budget process.
- County Assessor budget presentation
- Land Department budget presentation
- Zoning & Environmental Services budget presentation
- Public Health & Human Services budget presentations
- Veteran Services budget presentation
Committee of the Whole
The Jail Project Working Committee is meeting to review updates on state bonding dollars, the LOST update, and a traffic study for Hwy 210 and CSAH 61. The body will also discuss Minnesota Statutes affecting the Green Site and a courthouse security assessment.
- Update on State Bonding Dollars
- Traffic Study of Hwy 210 and CSAH 61
- Minnesota Statutes affecting the Green Site
- Courthouse Security Assessment
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will meet to receive updates on the county jail project and COVID-19 response. The body will also discuss personnel changes, including the replacement of a Maintenance Technician and a Senior Account Clerk.
- Jail project update
- Proposal to name City Hall the Carlton County Administration Building
- Replacement of Maintenance Technician and Senior Account Clerk positions
- Addition of Roth 457(b) options to deferred compensation plans starting 7/1/21
- State of MN Capital Investment for 2022 and ARP update
Committee of the Whole
The Jail Project Working Committee is meeting to evaluate potential sites for a new facility. Discussions include site preparation concerns, a size comparison with Le Sueur, and the integration of courts via a Justice Center.
- Evaluation of site options and preferred site selection
- Comparison of facility size to Le Sueur
- Discussion of Justice Center/Courts integration
- Facility Development update
Committee of the Whole
The committee is reviewing updates on the jail project and COVID-19 response. Members are considering the appointment of a new Auditor/Treasurer and the approval of a performance review policy.
- Consider appointment of new Auditor/Treasurer
- Approval of Carlton County Performance Review Policy
- Jail project update including FOP contract discussion
- Discussion of Oldenburg House (Emily and Glenn Swanson)
- Review of IT Department staff replacement due to retirement
Committee of the Whole
The Jail Project Working Committee is meeting to discuss the mission, goals, and site location for a new jail. The body will also review staffing, judicial center court requests, and the Justice Center Finance Team.
- Discussion of jail site location
- Review of system mission and goals
- Discussion of judicial center court requests
- Update on A&E RFP
- Review of flowchart Go – No Go approval
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss jail project updates and the acceptance of a $2 million bonding bill allocation. The body will also consider staffing approvals and property management updates.
- Discussion to accept $2 million bonding bill allocation for a Female Offender Program
- Discussion of CMAR contract for the jail project
- Approval of 1.0 FTE Custodian/Maintenance position
- Approval of Court Administration requests
- Discussion of Auditor/Treasurer office staff replacement
Committee of the Whole
The County Board Committee of the Whole will discuss various departmental updates including property management, jail status, and COVID-19 responses. The agenda also includes a report on the 2020 annual fleet car usage for the Assessor's office.
- Talon Metals – Nickel Project update
- SWCD 2020 Annual Report
- 2020 Annual fleet car report
- COVID-19 Response and Vaccination Clinic updates
- CARES Act Expenditure Update
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole is meeting to review project management documents and reports. Discussions include the RDS Final Report and updates regarding Construction Manager At Risk interviews.
- Project Timeline
- Organization Chart
- Owner Project Flowchart
- RDS Final Report
- Construction Manager At Risk Interview update
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole is reviewing updates on the Twin Lakes Water Line Project and various department reports. The body is also considering the approval of 2020 annual reports for the Management Team and Policy Committee.
- Twin Lakes Water Line Project: $7.5 million state bonding bill project to serve the County Transportation Building and industrial park
- Transfer Station Reorganization Plan discussion
- Approval of 2020 Management Team Annual Report
- Approval of 2020 Policy Committee Annual Report
- CARES Act Expenditure Update