Washington County public meetings in 2024
19 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
County Board
The Board of Commissioners will decide on the 2025 budget and property tax levies for Washington County and the Regional Railroad Authority. The meeting includes the adoption of a new cannabis ordinance and the final 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Plan.
- Approval of the Washington County 2025 budget and property tax levy
- Adoption of Washington County Cannabis Ordinance #219
- Approval of the final 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)
- Contract with Nexus Family Healing for emergency youth shelter services not to exceed $815,000
- Amendment to Washington County Community Development Agency funding to $12,280,589
County Board
The Board of Commissioners will conduct a public hearing regarding the adoption of Cannabis Ordinance #219. The meeting includes decisions on emergency housing funding, road design contracts, and land acquisitions for the Big Marine Park Reserve.
- Public hearing for adoption of Washington County Cannabis Ordinance #219
- Contract amendment adding $666,000 for emergency housing at Asteria Inn and Suites
- Contract with Alliant Engineering, Inc. for $1,924,763 for County Highway 17 and TH 36 project design
- Funding of $100,000 to the Washington County Historical Society for Heritage Center Phase II
- Resolution to acquire approximately 80 acres for Big Marine Park Reserve
County Board
The Washington County Board will vote on the 2025 Fee Schedule and a new Financial and Budget Policy for Other Post-Employment Benefits. The board will also approve agreements with the City of Cottage Grove and Pine Springs to provide a Mass Community Notification System.
- Approve Washington County's 2025 Fee Schedule, Policy No. 1032
- Approve Joint Powers Agreement No. 16900 with the City of Cottage Grove for CodeRED
- Approve Joint Powers Agreement No. 16918 with the City of Pine Springs for CodeRED
- Approve a new Financial and Budget Policy for Other Post-Employment Benefits
- Approve Grant Agreement No. 17024 for Adult Mental Health Initiative ($3,453,216)
County Board
The Washington County Board will approve routine contracts, including a $1.96 million grant for mobile crisis response, and hold public hearings on the fee schedule and capital improvement plan. The board will also set salaries for the sheriff, attorney, and administrator for 2025.
- Approve $1.96M grant for Mobile Crisis Response Services
- Approve $100,017.10 change order for roadway striping
- Public Hearing on revisions to Fee Schedule
- Public Hearing on 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Plan
- Set 2025 salaries for Sheriff, Attorney, and Administrator
County Board
The Board of Commissioners will consider a variety of consent items including park grants, fund transfers, and city agreements for a community notification system. The board is also scheduling a public hearing for a proposed cannabis ordinance and reviewing a draft Groundwater Plan.
- Public hearing set for December 3, 2024, regarding Cannabis Ordinance #219
- Metropolitan Council grant of $800,000 for Lake Elmo Park Reserve Pavement Preservation
- Regional Parks Grant of $106,937.00 for tree planting in Washington County Parks
- Joint Powers Agreements with Forest Lake, Lakeland, Landfall, Newport, Oak Park Heights, and West Lakeland Township for CodeRED notification system
- Conservation easements for parcels in the City of Woodbury (3.23 acres) and City of Afton (39.83 acres)
County Board
The Board of Commissioners is holding a series of workshops to review draft policies and project updates. No official county business or votes will take place during these meetings.
- Review of draft Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy
- Review of draft Library Collection Development Policy
- Update on Electric Vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure at County-owned locations
- Review of Land and Water Legacy Program contributions for a 39.83-acre conservation easement in Afton
- Discussion of a potential MnDOT partnership for a Trunk Highway 95 (Manning Avenue) corridor study
County Board
The Washington County Board will vote on a consent calendar containing routine business items, including the approval of a $226,162.28 software contract, multiple change orders for the North Environmental Center in Forest Lake, and agreements for a Mass Community Notification System with several municipalities.
- Approve Contract No. 16888 with CivicPlus for $226,162.28
- Approve Change Orders for North Environmental Center project in Forest Lake
- Approve Joint Powers Agreements for CodeRED Mass Community Notification System
- Approve Contract No. 16951 with Pember Companies, Inc. for $515,262.85
- Adopt resolution for Washington County's 175th Anniversary
County Board
The Washington County Board will approve a consent calendar of routine business, including contracts for snow removal, software, and library construction, and set public hearings for fee schedule revisions and the 2025 Capital Improvement Plan.
- Approval of $1,396,944 electrical contract for LEC Remodel Phase 2
- Approval of $697,714 VMware Cloud Foundation license
- Approval of $171,750 Cottage Grove Police Department contract
- Approval of $165,235 Maternal and Child Health Block Grant
- Public hearing set for November 19, 2024, regarding 2025 Fee Schedule
County Board
The Board of Commissioners is conducting a series of workshops to review planning studies and departmental updates. No official county business or votes will take place during these meetings.
- Planning study for Trunk Highway 95 (Manning Avenue) corridor between TH 61 and Highway 94
- Update on the Workforce Development Division
- Review of Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) programming and zebra mussels in Big Carnelian
- Review of county park boat launch management requests
- Review of recommended Performance Measures & Indicators Report
County Board
The Washington County Board of Commissioners will vote on a long-term solid waste management plan and various infrastructure funding agreements. The meeting includes a closed session regarding a property purchase for Big Marine Park Reserve and workshops on the 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Plan.
- Approval of the 2024-2042 Washington County Solid Waste Management Plan
- Amendment to secure $300,000 in MnDOT funding for the TH 36 and Hadley Interchange Project
- Acceptance of a $225,000 Port Security Grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security
- Change order of $16,522.25 for landscaping at the North Environmental Center in Forest Lake
- Installation of an all-way stop at CSAH 12 (Myrtle Street W) and Brick Street S/Birchwood Drive
County Board
The Washington County Board will vote on a $4.5 million fund balance transfer to cover METRO Gold Line costs and certify the 2025 property tax levy and budget. The meeting also includes approval of contracts for the North Environmental Center and solar panel installation at the Central Service and License Center.
- Approve $4.5M fund balance transfer for METRO Gold Line
- Certify 2025 property tax levy and budget
- Approve solar panels at Central Service and License Center
- Approve contracts for North Environmental Center project
- Approve METRO Gold Line maintenance agreements
County Board
The Board of Commissioners will review the 2025 recommended budgets for the Attorney's Office and the overall county budget. The meeting includes votes on infrastructure contracts and grant applications for park restoration.
- Contract for $281,598.80 with Nadeau Companies, Inc. for Ravine Park Drainage Improvements Project
- $116,100 grant agreement amendment with Minnesota Housing Finance Agency for homeless prevention services
- Grant applications for habitat restoration at Big Marine Park Reserve and Lake Elmo Park Reserve
- Contract extension with Century Link Total Advantage Express for PRI phone services
- Joint Powers Agreement for election recount services with the Minnesota Secretary of State
County Board
The Board of Commissioners will consider several contracts and change orders for the Law Enforcement Center and park equipment removal. Following the meeting, the board will hold workshops to review recommended 2025 budgets and the county solid waste management plan.
- Increase Tree Trust contract (No. 15465) from $120,000 to $677,849
- Contract with Redeemer Services, Inc. not to exceed $30,000
- Grant award of $963,000 from Bureau of Justice Assistance FY 2024 Byrne Discretionary Program
- Agreement with Kids Around the World, Inc. for playground equipment removal at Lake Elmo Park Reserve and St. Croix Bluffs Regional Park
- Law Enforcement Center Improvement Project change orders for Wallraff Electric Company and Commercial Drywall
County Board
The County Board is deciding on several infrastructure contracts and personnel changes. The body will also review 2023 financial audit highlights and hold budget workshops for 2025.
- Contract No. 16746 for $1,351,390.85 with Forest Lake Contracting, Inc. for North Environmental Center Bid Package 3
- Purchase orders totaling $644,555.05 with Landscape Structures and Flagship Recreation for St. Croix Bluffs Regional Park Hilltop Improvement Project
- Contract No. 16728 for $173,798 with Miller Utilities LLC for Central Service and License Center fiber connection
- Amendment No. 2 for Contract No. 15229 with Matrix-NDI adding $180,000
- Reappointment of Celia Wirth to the Brown's Creek Watershed District
County Board
The Washington County Board will vote on a consent calendar containing routine approvals, including revisions to several county policies and the appointment of a Workforce Development Board member. The board will also authorize contracts for the North Environmental Center and approve grant agreements totaling over $1.7 million for park improvements at St. Croix Bluffs and Lake Elmo.
- Appoint Lori Tapani to Workforce Development Board
- Approve Change Order #5 for North Environmental Center ($1,750)
- Approve grant agreement for St. Croix Bluffs Hilltop Area ($1,429,662.31)
- Approve grant agreement for Lake Elmo Park Reserve ($1,053,680.96)
- Approve contracts for North Environmental Center ($14,759.93 - $16,238)
County Board
The Washington County Board will hold workshops to review the recommended 2025 Public Works budget and the Washington County Regional Railroad Authority budget. The board will also review local cannabis regulation duties and discuss items for a county retail cannabis registration ordinance.
- Review 2025 Public Works budget
- Review 2025 Washington County Regional Railroad Authority budget
- Review local cannabis regulation duties
- Discuss items for county retail cannabis registration ordinance
County Board
The Board of Commissioners will vote on a new five-year strategic plan and various infrastructure contracts. The meeting includes workshops to review recommended 2025 budgets for the countywide system, internal services, and the Community Development Agency.
- Adoption of the 2024-2029 Countywide Strategic Plan
- $757,565.89 contract with Bituminous Roadways, Inc. for Lake Elmo Park Reserve Pavement Preservation
- $642,032.07 purchase order with AVI Systems, Inc. for boardroom audio/visual project
- $240,845 contract with Cyclomedia Technology for street level imagery services
- $165,795.10 contract with Nadeau Companies for County Road 71 Culvert Replacement
County Board
The Washington County Board will hold three workshops on July 30, 2024, to discuss the Community Corrections Comprehensive Plan, upcoming playground projects, and the 2024-2029 Countywide Strategic Plan. No official business or votes will be taken during these sessions.
- Review playground concepts at Lake Elmo Park Reserve Swim Pond and St. Croix Bluffs Regional Park Hilltop area
- Discuss 2024-2029 Countywide Strategic Plan
- Overview of the Community Corrections Comprehensive Plan
County Board
The Washington County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss infrastructure contracts, grant applications, and road jurisdiction transfers. The agenda includes several funding approvals for homeless prevention and human services.
- Contract for $1,278,402.50 with Bituminous Roadways, Inc. for Lake Elmo Park Reserve – Eagle Point Trailhead Improvement Project
- Amendment of $749,985 with SRF Consulting, Inc. for County Highway 13 (Radio Drive) Improvement Project
- Contract for $272,758 with Minnesota Petroleum Service, Inc. for North Shop Fuel Vault Replacement Project
- Grant applications for $500,000 (Saint Paul Foundation) and $200,000 (Minnesota Office of Justice Programs)
- Transfer of jurisdiction for a one-mile segment of Trunk Highway 120 (Century Avenue North) from the State to Washington and Ramsey counties