Sherburne County public meetings in 2022
18 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will consider the adoption of the 2023 annual budget and associated levies. The meeting includes a wide range of contract approvals for health and human services and public works projects. The board will also review the 2023 5-Year Capital Improvement Plan.
- Adoption of the 2023 Annual Budget and Associated Annual Levies
- Approval of the 2023 5-Year Capital Improvement Plan
- Resolution No. 122022-AD-3048 establishing 2023 salaries for County Commissioners
- Contract amendments for Bridge 71504 (CSAH 15) and Bridge 71505 (CSAH 4)
- Receipt of a $1,100.00 donation in gas cards from the Big Lake American Legion Auxiliary
The Board of Commissioners approved the 2023 County Budget, the 2023 Property Tax Levy, and the 2023 Regional Rail Levy. Other key actions included establishing 2023 salaries for commissioners and elected officials and approving several multi-year health and human services contracts.
- Adopted 2023 County Budget (unanimous)
- Approved 2023 Property Tax Levy (unanimous)
- Approved 2023 Regional Rail Levy (unanimous)
- Set 2023 County Commissioner salaries at $56,263
- Approved $164,625 contract with Karpel for software implementation
- Approved $300,000 contract with Options Inc. for Adult Day/Prevocational Services (2023-2025)
- Approved $300,000 contract renewal with Greater Minnesota Family Services (2023-2025)
- Approved Joint Powers Agreement with Wright County for TH 25 linkage study (unanimous)
Regional Rail Authority
The Regional Rail Authority approved the 2023 Annual Operating Grant Agreement with St. Cloud Metro Transit for the Northstar Link Commuter Bus. The board also certified a $0 property tax levy for 2023.
- Approved 2023 Regional Rail Authority Levy at $0 (Resolution No. 122022-RRA-55)
- Approved Annual Operating Grant Agreement with St. Cloud Metro Transit for 2023 Northstar Link Commuter Bus Service ($84,546 annual cost)
- Approved December 8, 2022 meeting minutes
- Approved proposed agenda
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will discuss land use permits, including a gravel mining operation at Knife River Higgins Pit. The meeting includes a public hearing for a liquor license and a review of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) expenditures.
- Interim Use Permit for gravel mining operation at Knife River Higgins Pit
- Public hearing for Bailey Ray's Roadhouse On/Off-Sale w/Sunday Liquor License
- Grant funds from MN Department of Health totaling $204,136 and $129,961
- Interim Use Permit for motorcycle repair home business for Christopher Schwab
- 2023 Subordinate Funding Agreement with Metropolitan Council for Northstar Corridor Commuter Rail
The Board approved an Interim Use Permit for a gravel mining operation by Knife River and a $292,821 contract for the Grams Park Nature Play Area. Other actions included approving ARPA expenditures for IT and health services and granting a home business permit for motorcycle repair.
- Approved $292,821 bid to SafetyFirst Specialty Contracting, Inc. for Grams Park Nature Play Area
- Approved Interim Use Permit for Knife River gravel mining operation
- Approved $394,000 ARPA expenditure for IT Firewall Replacement
- Approved $312,501 ARPA expenditure for two HHS Health Care Eligibility Specialists
- Approved Interim Use Permit for Christopher Schwab's motorcycle repair home business
- Approved 20-year Closure License for Great River Energy's Becker Ash Landfill
- Approved $135,000 contract with Tri-County Action Program for transportation services
- Approved On/Off-Sale with Sunday sale Liquor License for Bailey Ray's Roadhouse
Board of Commissioners
The meeting consisted of a Community Corrections update and a discussion regarding 2023 committee assignments and legislative priorities. No substantive decisions were made during this workshop.
Regional Rail Authority
The Regional Rail Authority approved the 2023 Subordinate Funding Agreement with the Metropolitan Council for the Northstar Corridor Commuter Rail. The board also received an annual operations and financial update from the Metropolitan Council.
- Approved the meeting agenda (unanimous)
- Approved September 6, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved 2023 Subordinate Funding Agreement with Metropolitan Council for Northstar Corridor Commuter Rail (unanimous)
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will discuss ARPA expenditures and hold a public hearing regarding revisions to the 2023 Sheriff's Office fee schedule. The meeting also includes a session for the Regional Rail Authority to review Northstar operations and funding.
- Public hearing on 2023 Sherburne County Fee Schedule revisions for the Sheriff's Office
- Joint Powers Agreement with City of Elk River for reconstruction of CSAH 33
- Resolution to prohibit parking along portions of CSAH 8 in St. Cloud
- Resolution for land acquisition for park purposes
- 2023 Subordinate Funding Agreement with Metropolitan Council for Northstar Corridor Commuter Rail
The Board of Commissioners approved a purchase agreement with the Trust for Public Lands for park land and authorized a $640,000 fund transfer to meet grant requirements. Other actions included approving a contract for employment training services and updating the 2023 Sheriff's Office fee schedule.
- Approved $2.39M land purchase for County Park (Resolution No. 111522-AD-3044)
- Approved $386,174 contract with AVIVO for employment training and services
- Approved revisions to the 2023 Sherburne County Fee Schedule for the Sheriff's Office
- Approved $49,792 purchase of Pavement Management Program from ESRI GIS Mapping Software
- Approved Joint Powers Agreement with City of Elk River for CSAH 33 reconstruction
- Approved prohibition of parking along portions of CSAH 8 in St. Cloud (Resolution No. 111522-AD-3045)
- Approved $42,521.40 in bi-weekly ARPA expenditures
- Approved $7,889.56 HHS Grant Award for Adult Protective Services
Regional Rail Authority
The Board of Commissioners held a workshop meeting to receive a presentation on Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). HHS and HR directors explained the definition and benefits of ERGs and their potential utilization in Sherburne County. No formal actions were taken.
- Received presentation on Employee Resource Groups
Board of Commissioners
The Sherburne County Board of Commissioners is meeting to review several administrative approvals and public safety contracts. Key items include a proposal to initiate eminent domain proceedings and the approval of recommended expenditures from the American Rescue Plan Act.
- Resolution No.110122-AD-3042 to initiate eminent domain proceedings on County Road 73
- Approval of recommended American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) expenditures
- 5-year service agreement with Motorola for public safety equipment
- Prosecution Joint Powers Agreement with the City of Elk River
- 2023 renewal of 3.2% liquor license for Del-Tone Gun Club
The Board of Commissioners approved several public safety upgrades, including a $530,233 Motorola service agreement and jail security upgrades. They also initiated eminent domain proceedings for County Road 73 and authorized various grant applications and ARPA expenditures.
- Approved Resolution No.110122-AD-3042 to initiate Eminent Domain Proceedings on County Road 73
- Approved 5-year Motorola public safety equipment service agreement for $530,233.28
- Approved jail security system upgrades from Stanley Convergent Security Solutions, Inc. for an estimated $71,455.00
- Approved $17,600 SCORE Grant Agreement for Lupulin Brewery
- Authorized $250,000 MPCA grant application for a Household Hazardous Waste Facility
- Approved ARPA expenditures including $203,102 for Jail Overtime and $80,000 for Court Backlog costs
- Approved Addendum to Joint Powers Agreement with City of Elk River for Prosecutorial Authority (2023-2026)
- Approved 2023 Renewal of 3.2% Liquor License for Del-Tone Gun Club
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners held a workshop presentation on household hazardous waste management. Staff discussed the potential construction of a permanent facility, including costs and funding. No formal votes or decisions were recorded.
Board of Commissioners
The Sherburne County Board of Commissioners is meeting to review various administrative contracts, grant agreements, and infrastructure projects. The board will discuss ARPA expenditures and several highway interchange applications.
- Resolution to initiate eminent domain proceedings on County State Aid Highway 20
- Corridors of Commerce applications for TH 10/CSAH 11 and Zimmerman interchanges
- Blue Cross Blue Shield Racial and Health Equity Grant for Dental Service Expansion Project
- Revised Elk River School District's Community Support Grant Agreement (ARPA-funded)
- Final payment for 2021 History Center Trail Project (CP 71-HIS-001)
Board of Commissioners
The Sherburne County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on revisions to the All Services and Fee Schedule. The board is also deciding on interim use permits for a solar farm and a special event, as well as recommended expenditures for American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds.
- Public hearing on All Services and Fee Schedule revisions
- Interim Use Permit for a 1 MW Solar Farm-MN CSG 2019-33 LLC
- Interim Use Permit for Occasional Special Event - Mandy Kruse Rosby
- Approval of recommended expenditures for American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds
- Purchase of two fleet vehicles off the State Contract
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will consider certifying the preliminary 2023 general levy and the 2023 budget for the Three Lake Improvement District. The meeting includes a budget presentation from the Great River Regional Library and a workshop discussion on park land acquisition.
- Resolution # 092022-AD-3035 certifying the preliminary 2023 general levy
- Three Lake Improvement District 2023 Budget
- Community Resource Grant Agreement with The Wave
- Contract amendment for 2022-23 State and Federal Lobbying Services
- Local ARMHS Certifications for Apollo Counseling and Stride Health Services Inc.
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review land use permits, trail planning, and personnel compensation. The meeting includes a session to set the 2023 preliminary levy for the Regional Rail Authority and an update on American Rescue Plan Act expenditures.
- Preliminary levy for the 2023 Regional Rail Authority
- Interim Use Permit for Mining for Tiller Corporation
- Adoption of the Great Northern Trail Master Plan
- Public hearing advertisement for 2023 Fee Schedule Changes
- Hazard Pay Benefit for eligible County Public Health and Jail staff
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will consider several interim and conditional use permits for home and commercial businesses. The meeting includes a review of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) expenditures and a separate session for the Open Ditch Authority to authorize 2022 drainage assessments.
- American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) update and recommended expenditures
- Interim Use Permit for automotive work home business (Jason Brott)
- Interim Use Permit for vehicle, boat, and farm equipment sales (Grant Berquist)
- Conditional Use Permit for a personal storage structure (Robert Kissell)
- Authorization of proposed 2022 County Drainage Assessments
Board of Commissioners
The Sherburne County Board of Commissioners will discuss American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) expenditures and a request to increase the 2022 budget. The board is also considering several public works contracts and administrative appointments.
- Review of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) recommended approvals and expenditures
- Request to increase 2022 budget for TnT Notices
- Contract amendment with Bolton & Menk, Inc. for property acquisition for TH 169 and CSAH 4 Interchange
- Bids for overlay projects on County Roads 34, 53, and 54
- Appointment and oath of office for Assistant County Attorney
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will discuss American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) updates and recommended expenditures. The meeting includes decisions on several interim use permits for home businesses and a gravel mine, as well as public works bids.
- Interim Use Permit for Knife River Corporation gravel mine
- Interim Use Permits for home businesses (small engine repair and motorcycle tuning/CNC artwork)
- Lowest responsive bids for CSAH 33 Reconstruction and HSIP Mumble Strips & Stop Sign Enhancements
- Resolution No. 071222-AD-3027 for property acquisition on County Road 43
- Approval of an Initiative Foundation Grant for an EV Charging Station in Becker
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will discuss the implementation of the Rum River Compressive Watershed Management Plan and review recommended American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) expenditures. The meeting also includes votes on various service contracts, a property acquisition on County Road 43, and amendments to the solid waste ordinance.
- Adoption of the Rum River Compressive Watershed Management Plan
- Proposed amendments to Solid Waste Ordinance No. 180
- Resolution No. 062122-AD-3019 to acquire property on County Road 43
- Agreement with Wellpath LLC for jail healthcare services
- Collective Bargaining Agreement with MNPEA Transport/Court Security Unit
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will consider several land use permits, including two solar farms, and three collective bargaining agreements. The meeting also includes a review of American Rescue Plan Act expenditures and updates to the Comprehensive Land Use Plan.
- Interim Use Permits for Golly Gee Solar LLC (1 MW solar farm) and CEF Haven Community Solar LLC
- Collective Bargaining Agreements for LELS Dispatcher, Teamsters Local 320 Corrections Supervisory, and Teamsters Local 320 HHS units
- $65,000 from YES Account for P1 Elevator Upgrade
- Amended agreement with HDR Engineering for County Road 43 Design Phase Services
- Final Standard Plat of Pine Crest Estates West-Sand Dunes Properties MN LLC