Sherburne County Board of Commissioners
October 3, 2023 - County Board Meeting Minutes
Call to Order
The Sherburne County Board of Commissioners convened in regular session on October 3, 2023, at the Sherburne County Government Center in the City of Elk River, MN. Call to order by the Chair was at 7:00pm.
Moment of Silence and Pledge of Allegiance
Approval of Regular Meeting Proposed Agenda
Danielowski/Felber were unanimous to approve the meeting agenda as presented.
Public Hearing
Public Hearing - Consider Revisions to All Services and Fee Schedule. Administration
Bruce Messelt, County Administrator
The Chair opened the Public Hearing at 7:02pm. No one was present to comment. The Chair closed the Public Hearing at 7:03pm.
Danielowski/Gray were unanimous to approve the 2024 Fee Schedule as presented. (On file.)
Open Forum
Kari Watkins of St. Cloud spoke regarding the Dominion patent. Bret Collier of Big Lake spoke regarding Community Connect meetings and an outhouse that would be placed on Grahams Park. Mr. Collier requested an update to be provided at a future meeting.
Consent Agenda
Hulse/Felber were unanimous to approve the Consent Agenda as amended with the pulling of item 4.7 to be voted on separately.
Approved County Board Meeting Minutes: September 19, 2023.
Administration
Approved County Workshop Meeting Minutes: September 19, 2023. Administration
Santiago Lions Club MN Legal Gambling Premises Permit Renewal. Administration
Bruce Messelt, County Administrator
Approved a MN Lawful Gambling Premises Permit Renewal for the Santiago Lions Club at Bailey Ray’s Roadhouse, Ridgewood Bay, 14255 288th Avenue NW in Baldwin Township (Zimmerman postal address).
Commissioner & Manual Warrants. Auditor / Treasurer
Diane Arnold, County Auditor/Treasurer
Approved Commissioner & Manual Warrants from September 15th, 18th, 22nd, and 25th, 2023, as follows.
September 15 2023, Commissioner Warrants $4,208,372.97
September 15 2023, Manual Warrants $398,592.69
September 18 2023, Manual Warrants BMO Harris Pcard Aug $57,628.41
September 22 2023, Commissioner Warrants $2,315,139.10
September 22 2023, Manual Warrants $16,268.50
September 25 2023, Commissioner Warrants-Court Order $20,519.58
Payment of HHS IFS Admin Warrants from September 22nd, 2023. Health & Human Services
Amanda Larson, HHS Director
Approved Payment of HHS IFS Admin Warrants from September 22nd, 2023, as follows.
September 22, 2023 HHS IFS Admin Warrants $40,856.56
Renewal of a Project Agreement with the MN Department of Health for the Vaccines For Children (VFC) Perinatal Hepatitis B Program. Health & Human Services
Nicole Ruhoff, CHS Administrator
Approved the renewal of the Vaccines For Children (VFC) Perinatal Hepatitis B Project Agreement with the MN Department of Health, for the time period of October 3rd, 2023 through September 30th, 2028, utilizing a Fee-for-Service billing arrangement. (On file.)
Jeremy’s Lawn Service and Grounds Maintenance Services for Winter Snow Removal. Maintenance
Steve Becker, Maintenance Department Head
Approved contracts with Jeremy’s Lawn Service and Grounds Maintenance Services for snow removal at the County Government Center/Courthouse, Zimmerman Public Safety facility, and the Big Lake Park and Ride. This contract would secure snow removal for the 2023-24 snow season. Estimated cost of services for the Government Center/Courthouse of $53,412.
The estimated cost of Grounds Maintenance Services for Big Lake Park and Ride and Zimmerman Public Safety facility is $8,390. (On file.)
Revocation of an Interim Use Permit (Haunted Trail/Corn Maze) at the Request of the Property Owner - Sheldon Pool. Planning & Zoning
Lynn Waytashek, Planning & Zoning Administrator
Approved Resolution No. 100323-AD-3102, effecting the revocation of an existing Interim Use Permit (Haunted Trail/Corn Maze - Doc #799299) at the request of the property owner. (On file.)
Low Bidder and Award a Contract for the 2023 Rural Intersection Lighting Improvements Project - SP 071-070-044. Public Works
Andrew Witter, Public Works Department Head
Approved the low bidder, Design Electric with a bid of $586,260.77, and awarded a contract for the 2023 Rural Intersection Streetlight Project, Project No SP 071-070-044, contingent upon approval of the contractors DBE goal from MnDOT’s Office of Civil Rights.
Resolution No. 100323-AD-3104 for the Minnesota Highway Freight Program (MHFP) Application Submission.
Public Works
Andrew Witter, Public Works Department Head
Approved Resolution No. 100323-AD-3104 for submission of an application for the Minnesota Highway Freight Program (MHFP) for the US 169 & CSAH 4 Rural Safety and Mobility Interchange Project. (On file.)
State of Minnesota Agency Agreement and Resolution No.100323-AD-3103 for Advanced Construction for SP 071-596-009, STBG 7123 (254). Public Works
Andrew Witter, Public Works Department Head
Approved Resolution No. 100323-AD-3103 and MnDOT Contract No. 1053612, a State of Minnesota Agency
Agreement between the Minnesota Department of Transportation and Sherburne County, for Federal Participation in Advanced Construction for SP 071-596-009, STBG 7123 (254). (On file.)
Professional Services Agreement with SEH for the Design of the Lighting and Mumble Strips Project - SP 088-070-088. Public Works
Andrew Witter, Public Works Department Head
Awarded and approved a Professional Services Agreement with Short Elliott Hendrickson, Inc. (SEH) for the design of the Streetlighting and Mumble Strips Project; SP 088-070-088. This agreement shall commence on October 3, 2023 and shall terminate on the date that all obligations have been fulfilled and all deliverables have been approved by the County.
Donation to the Sheriff’s office from the Clearwater American Legion Riders. Sheriff
Joel Brott, Sheriff
Approved a donation of $100.00 to the Sheriff’s Office from the Clearwater American Legion Post 0323 - Legion Riders.
Requested Over-Strength of One (1) Patrol Deputy Position. Sheriff
Joel Brott, Sheriff
Approved an over-strength of one Patrol Deputy position, as requested by the Sheriff’s Office.
Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) Regarding 2024 Health Insurance Contributions. Human Resources
Tammy Bigelow, HR Director
County Administrator Bruce Messelt provided an explanation and additional information as to why the item was pulled.
Danielowski/Gray with a 3-2 to approve the proposed Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) regarding 2024 Health Insurance Contributions with the following bargaining units, to be effective January 1, 2024: (On file.)
Roll Call Vote: Commissioner Gray: Aye, Commissioner Felber: Nay, Commissioner Fobbe: Aye, Commissioner Danielowski: Aye,
Commissioner Hulse: Nay
AFSCME Council 65 - Assistant County Attorney Unit
Highway Association
LELS, Inc. - Deputies/Investigators Unit
LELS, Inc. - Dispatch Unit
LELS, Inc. - Licensed Supervisor Unit
MNPEA - Corrections Officer/Master Control Operator Unit
MNPEA - Transport/Court Security Unit
Teamsters Local 320 - Corrections Supervisory Unit
Announcements
County Administrator Bruce Messelt announced that the first two County Connect meetings were held today, provided information regarding two crashes that had happened in the county with the past couple weeks, and provided a tax levy update.
Regular Agenda
Update from the St. Cloud Regional Airport Authority. Administration
Bruce Messelt, County Administrator
Received an update from Mr. William Towle, Executive Director of St. Cloud Regional Airport Authority.
Mr. Towle highlighted the following:
- Background of the Airport Authority
- Airline Performance
- Economic Impact Studies
- Current Project Updates
- Pay for Parking update
Re-Appointment of Ms. Jami Bestgen to the St. Cloud Regional Airport Authority as Commissioner Representing Sherburne County. Administration
Bruce Messelt, County Administrator
Danielowski/Felber were unanimous to re-appointment of Ms. Jami Bestgen to the St. Cloud Regional Airport
Authority as Commissioner representing Sherburne County, for a term running from January 1st, 2024 to June 30th, 2027, as per the County’s Joint Powers Agreement with the City of St. Cloud and Benton and Stearns Counties.
Re-Appointment of Dr. Angela Olson as At-Large Commissioner to the St. Cloud Regional Airport Authority.
Administration
Bruce Messelt, County Administrator
Gray/Felber were unanimous to approve the re-appointment of Dr. Angela Olson as At-Large Commissioner to the St. Cloud Regional Airport Authority, for a term running from January 1st, 2024 to June 30th, 2027, as per the County’s Joint Powers Agreement with the City of St. Cloud and Benton and Stearns Counties.
State of Minnesota FY 2023-24 Community Corrections Block Grant Funding Increase, Approve the Necessary County FY 2023 Budget Adjustment, and Authorize Certain Additional 2023 and Planned 2024 Expenditures. Administration
Bruce Messelt, County Administrator, Corey Mabis-Rowe, Director of Community Corrections
Danielowski/Felber were unanimous to accept a State of Minnesota FY 2023-24 Community Corrections Block Grant Funding Increase, approved the Necessary County FY 2023 Budget Adjustment, and authorized Additional 2023 and Planned 2024 Expenditures, as presented.
Commissioner Correspondence, Committee Reports, Upcoming Meetings, Future Agenda Items
Commissioner Hulse - Economic Development Authority (EDA), Elections Ad-Hoc Meeting, Announced an upcoming Housing Summit on November 8th, Rinker Tour in Elk River, Cultural Orientation Meeting, County Connect Meeting
Commissioner Danielowski - Law Library meeting, NACo Central Regional Zoom meeting, Big Lake Food Shelf Appreciation Day and
Tour, Substance Use Prevention (SUP) Coalition, EDA, Elections Ad-Hoc Meeting, St. Cloud APO meeting, Xcel Energy Annual Breakfast, Options Board Meeting, Big Lake Chamber Luncheon, Ribbon Cutting for Beautiful You, Big Lake Substance Coalition meeting, Big Lake Township meeting
Commissioner Fobbe - Great River Regional Library (GRRL) Board Meeting, GRRL Joint Powers Board, GRRL Sub Committee, Big Elk
Lake Park Land Committee, Soil Water Conservation District (SWCD) Tour, CMJTS Workforce Board, Annual Wellness & Workplace Gathering, Announced Faith Community Outreach - Sherburne Strong event, Cultural Orientation Training, Immigration Reform Taskforce, 169 Open House at Zimmerman Livonia Fire Hall, Know Before Cyber Security Training
Commissioner Felber - CEC meeting, NACo Regional meeting, Sherburne County Soil Water Conservation Tour, Becker Families in Need meeting, Rinker Materials Concrete Plant Tour, Cultural Orientation Meeting, Sherburne County Refuge Festival, County Connect meeting, Sherburne County Community Corrections testing again
Commissioner Gray - Big Elk Lake Park Meeting, Bridge Crossing Open House in Haven Township, Soil & Water Conservation Tour, Planning and Zoning Meeting, NACo Agriculture and Rural Affairs meeting, Big Elk Lake Park update, Cultural Orientation Training, State County Health Services State Advisory Committee (SCHSAC) Public Health Conference SCHSAC in Wilmar, Xcel Energy Third Quarter Stake Holders update, Sherburne County Refuge Celebration
Administrator Messelt announced an Online Submission from Pam Burbank regarding Zoning in Baldwin Township and provided the Board with a summarization of the Open Forum statement and had it added to the record.
Recess Regular Meeting, Break
Recess Regular Meeting, Open Workshop
Close Workshop Meeting, Adjourn Regular Meeting
Commissioner Warrants
9/15/23 400,617.76 General Revenue Fund
3,710,280.94Public Works Fund
8,391.19Human Service Fund
31.70County Ditch Fund
384.00Law Library Fund
15,970.00Solid Waste Fund
26,392.51Jail Commissary Fund
373.89Sherco Regional
Rail Authority
17,392.70Justice Center
Enterprise Fund
41.20Hra & Ec Dev Fund
1,584.50Agency Collections
3,806.70Taxes & Penalties Fund
5,158.15School Districts
Collections
17,947.73Towns & Cities
Collections
4,208,372.97Total
Manual Warrants
9/15/23 398,592.69 Agency Collections
398,592.69Total
Manual Warrants BMO Harris PCard Aug 2023
9/18/23 42,266.58 General Revenue Fund
2,552.96Public Works Fund
9,442.08Human Service Fund
18.23Solid Waste Fund
831.36Jail Commissary Fund
2,517.20Justice Center
Enterprise Fund
57,628.41Total
Commissioner Warrants
9/22/23 624,179.05 General Revenue Fund
215,737.99Public Works Fund
49.00Human Service Fund
75,576.97Solid Waste Fund
83,655.79Jail Commissary Fund
279,381.50Sherco Regional
Rail Authority
188,893.05Justice Center
Enterprise Fund
2,520.52Agency Collections
3,255.41Taxes & Penalties Fund
841,889.82Payroll Fiduciary Fund
2,315,139.10Total
Manual Warrants
9/22/23 2,100.00 General Revenue Fund
14,168.50Agency Collections
16,268.50Total
Commissioner Warrants
9/22/23 38,205.01 Human Service Fund
2,651.55Agency Collections
40,856.56Total
Warrants
9/22/23 9,901.24 Atmosphere
Commercial Interiors
592.91Beamish/Erika
306.70Captivated LLC
800.00Central Mn Jobs
& Training
850.00Central MN
Mental Health Center
2,408.55Global Translation
and Interpretation
631.42Hines/Nathaniel
3,285.33Lutheran Social
Service Of Minnesota
3,495.45Office Of MNIT Services
318.33Olinyk/Ashley M
998.00Pinnacle Printing Inc
1,426.11Quadient Leasing
USA, Inc
743.49Real Time
Translations, Inc
5,874.00Sherburne Co Sheriff
6,000.00USPS-POC
3,225.0324 Payments less
than 300
40,856.56Total
Commissioner Warrants Court Order
9/25/23 372.58 General Revenue Fund
20,147.00Taxes & Penalties Fund
20,519.58Total
Lisa A. Fobbe, Board Chairperson
Bruce Messelt, County Administrator
(Published in the Patriot: 10/21/23.)
