Call to Order

The Sherburne County Board of Commissioners convened in regular session on August 17, 2021, at the Sherburne County Government Center in the City of Elk River, MN. Call to order by the Chair was at 9:00am.

Moment of Silence and Pledge of Allegiance.

Approval of Regular Meeting Proposed Agenda

Fobbe/Burandt were unanimous to approve the regular meeting agenda as presented.

Consent Agenda

Dolan/Burandt were unanimous to approve the Consent Agenda as presented.

Approved Minutes: August 3, 2021.

Set Date and Time for Public Hearing - Tax Abatement for Carlson Development Corporation, LLC/Premier Marine.

Administration

Dan Weber, Assistant County Administrator

Approved the scheduling and notice of a Public Hearing for a Tax Abatement Financing application received from Carlson Development Group LLC/Premier Marine, to be held on September 21, 2021 at 9:05am or soon thereafter. 

Commissioner & Manual Warrants.

Auditor / Treasurer

Diane Arnold, County Auditor/Treasurer

Approved Commissioner & Manual Warrants as follows:

July 30, 2021 Commissioner Warrants  $2,886,532.51    
July 30, 2021 Manual Warrants  $629,993.51    
August 6, 2021 Commissioner Warrants  $882,384.71    
August 6, 2021 Manual Warrants  $10,063.00  

Set Date for Public Hearing and Publication of Said Notice, as required for On Sale Liquor License application.

Auditor / Treasurer

Diane Arnold, County Auditor/Treasurer

Authorized the setting of a Public Hearing for September 7th, 2021, and publication of such notice in the August 21st, 2021 Patriot News, for a Public Hearing on the issuance of On-Sale Liquor License for Kinitski's Bar and Grill.

Auditor-Treasurer's Monthly Report for July 2021.

Auditor / Treasurer

Diane Arnold, County Auditor/Treasurer

Accepted the July 2021 Financial Report from the County Auditor-Treasurer.

Publish a Notice of Public Hearing on September 25th and to Set a Date for Public Hearing of November 2nd, 2021 for the Purpose of Classifying and Sale of Tax-Forfeited parcel #60-487-0105, as per M.S. 282.01 sub.(c).

Auditor / Treasurer

Diane Arnold, County Auditor/Treasurer

Approved publication of a Notice of a Public Hearing on September 25, 2021 in the County's legal paper, so as to comply with statutory publication requirements of "no more than 90 days and no less than 60 days before the public hearing," and to approve scheduling of said Public Hearing for November 2, 2021 at the County Board regular meeting, to begin at 9:05 a.m. or shortly thereafter.

Temporary On -Sale Liquor License.

Auditor / Treasurer

Diane Arnold, County Auditor/Treasurer

Approved a temporary On-Sale Liquor License application for Clear Lake Lions Club, pending state approval, and authorized Auditor/Treasurer's signature on application.

Issuance of Invasive Species Prevention Program Funds to the Soil & Water Conservation District.

Auditor / Treasurer

Diane Arnold, County Auditor/Treasurer

Authorized issuance to the Soil & Water Conservation District of funding received on July 20th for the Invasive Species Prevention Program, as designated by Resolution # 110414-AD-1612, in the amount of $35,951.00. (On file.)

Annual Allocation for Title V, Maternal Child Health (MCH) and Follow Along Program (FAP) Grant.

Health & Human Services

Nicole Ruhoff, CHS Administrator

Accepted the Title V, Maternal Child Health (MCH) and Follow Along Program (FAP) grant budget allocation in the amount of $55,077 with a budget period of October 1, 2021 to September 30, 2022. (On file.)

Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) for Sherburne County to act as Fiscal Agent for SNAP Employment & Training and Amendment to add Isanti County to the Same JPA.

Health & Human Services

Amanda Larson, Director of HHS

Approved a Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) allowing Sherburne County HHS Department to act as Fiscal Agent to facilitate employment and training services on behalf of participating parties, and approved and amended to add Isanti County to the same JPA. (On file.)

07-29-21 HHS OBO Warrants.

Health & Human Services

Amanda Larson, Director of HHS

Approved HHS OBO Warrants as follows:
 
July 29, 2021  HHS OBO Warrants  $5,492.21

Purchase of County IT Server Computer Equipment.

Information Technology

Brian Kamman, IT Director

Approved acquisition of new server computer equipment for the County's in-house cloud. Cost not to exceed $56,323.35.  

Server Refresh for Sherburne County Sheriff's Office, in the amount of $112,750, to be drawn from the YES Account.

Information Technology

Brian Kamman, IT Director

Approved funding for Sheriff Server refresh and upgrade of Microsoft licensing at a cost of $112,750.00.

Agreement with Alliant Engineering in the Amount of $191,475 to provide Design Engineering Services for the Intersection Improvements to County Road 65 at TH 10 in Haven Township.

Public Works

Andrew Witter, Public Works Department Head

Approved an agreement with Alliant Engineering in the amount of $191,475 to provide design engineering services for the Intersection Improvements to County Road 65 at TH 10 in Haven Township. Agreement shall commence on August 17, 2021 and terminate on the date that all obligations have been fulfilled and all deliverables have been approved by the County. (On file.)

2022-2023 Radiological Emergency Preparedness(REP) Grant.

Sheriff

Joel Brott, County Sheriff

Approved and accepted the 2022-2023 Radiological Emergency Preparedness (REP) grant awarded to the Sheriff’s Office, in the amount of $293,500. A grant contract agreement term is effective July 1, 2021 with an expiration date of June 30, 2023. (On file.)

Joint Powers Agreement between Metropolitan Emergency Services Board and Sherburne County.

Sheriff

Joel Brott, County Sheriff

Approved a Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) between Metropolitan Emergency Services Board and Sherburne County. JPA will be effective from January 1, 2022, through December 31, 2026. (On file.)

Release for a Request for Proposals for the Jail Food Service.

Sheriff

Joel Brott, County Sheriff

Approved the release of a Request for Proposals for the Jail Food Service. (On file.)

Addition of a Jail Corporal Position to the Sheriff's Office Staffing Complement.

Sheriff

Joel Brott, County Sheriff

Approved adding a Jail Corporal (pay grade 12) position to the Sheriff's Office staffing complement. The promotion to this new position will be effective upon board approval on August 17, 2021. 

Addition of a Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) Manager Position to the Sheriff's Office.

Sheriff

Joel Brott, County Sheriff

Approved adding a Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) Manager (pay grade 15) position to the Sheriff's Office. The promotion to this new position will be effective January 1, 2022. 

Out-of-State Travel for Two Sheriff's Office Employees.

Sheriff

Joel Brott, County Sheriff

Approved the out-of-state travel for two Sheriff's Office employees to attend NOVA Security Group's Instructor Level Less Lethal Stun training from August 17-18, 2021, in Sioux City, IA, at a cost of $550.00 per attendee, plus necessary travel expenses.

Announcements

County Administrator Bruce Messelt reminded the group of the luncheon at noon after the meeting hosted by HHS for Public Health officials and their work through the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Open Forum

Sarah Hafdahl of East Bethel and John Buzick of Oak Grove were present to speak about a Planning and Zoning item regarding the Big Lake Auto purchase.

Regular Agenda

Update from the Minnesota Inter-County Association.

Administration

MICA Staff

The Board received an update from the Minnesota Inter-County Association (MICA). Executive Director of MICA Matt Mossman and staff discussed COVID Recovery Budget, Fax & Fiscal MICA County Impacts and an update of the last legislative session and priorities for the upcoming sessions. Other MICA Staff provided funding updates on the following: Transportation Liaison Steve Novak, transportation funding; Health & Human Services Liaison Nancy Silesky, Public Health & Human Services; and Corrections & Public Safety Liaison Carli Stark, corrections and public safety.

Resolution 081721-AD-2058 Establishing the Sherburne County Emergency Assistance Program.

Health & Human Services

Amanda Larson, Gina Anderson

Dolan/Burandt were unanimous to approve Resolution 081721-AD-2058 Establishing the Sherburne County Emergency Assistance Program. Funding amount would be $100,000.00 with a term of August 17, 2021 through December 31, 2024. (On file.)

American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Update and Recommended Approvals and Expenditures.

Administration

Dan Weber, Assistant County Administrator

Dolan/Fobbe were unanimous to approve the bi-weekly ARPA related expenditures:

·   Expenses < $50k = $121,567.51 (On file.)

·   Expenses > $50k

HHS Director Amanda Larson shared with the Board HHS's ARPA requests as follows.

o  Burandt/Dolan were unanimous to approve Zoom Licenses for HHS  in the amount of $63,600. (On file.)

o  Burandt/Fobbe were unanimous to approve a 0.5 FTE Adult Mental Health Social Worker for the amount of $165,955. (On file.)

o  Schmiesing/Fobbe were unanimous to approve a 1.0 FTE Children's Mental Health Worker for the amount of $331,181. (On file.)

o  Schmiesing/Fobbe were unanimous to approve a 2022 Out of Home Placement Increases in the amount of $240,000. Social Services Manager Jodi Heurung-Dick presented on out-of-home placement costs. (On file.)

o  Fobbe/Dolan were unanimous to approve the HHS - Emergency Assistance Program funding for $100,000. (On file.)

County Sheriff Joel Brott and Information Services Director Matt Albrecht presented on the following items. 

o  Fobbe/Burandt were unanimous to approve a 2.0 FTE Jail Behavioral Health Unit Social Workers for the amount of $721,447.70. (On file.)

o  Schmiesing/Burandt were unanimous to approve a IS Virtualization Replacement in the amount of $99,502.29. (On file.)

A future workshop will be scheduled on Promise Neighborhood Program Investment. Assistant Administrator Dan Weber provided an update on the business relief program. 

Commissioner Correspondence, Committee Reports, Upcoming Meetings, Future Agenda Items

Commissioner Dolan - Budget Workshop, Elk River Farmers Market Comprehensive Plan Roll Out

Commissioner Fobbe - AMC Futures Leadership, GRRL Board,  Rum River 1 Watershed 1 Plan, Budget Workshops

Commissioner Burandt - Budget Workshop, COVID-19 Steering Committee, Chats with American Legion, Virtual Meeting with Tom Emmer, 4th Annual faith Community Outreach Event, First Steps, Taste of Elk River
Commissioner Schmiesing - Budget Workshop, MICA

Commissioner Danielowski -  Employee Appreciation Ice Cream Social, Budget Workshop, Retirement Party for Nancy Riddle, APO, 7W Transportation

Adjourn Regular Meeting, Open Ditch Authority Meeting

Ditch Authority Agenda.

Auditor / Treasurer

Andrew Witter, Public Works Director

Fobbe/Schmiesing unanimous to approve the Ditch Authority Agenda as presented. 

Drainage Technician's Report.

Auditor / Treasurer

Andrew Witter, Public Works Director

Schmiesing/Burandt were unanimous to approve the Drainage Technician's Report as presented by Public Works Director Andrew Witter. Witter also provided an update on the draught and how it is helping inspect infrastructure.

Billing of Proposed 2021 County Drainage Assessments.

Auditor / Treasurer

Diane Arnold, County Auditor/Treasurer

Approved and authorized the billing of the Proposed 2021 County Drainage Assessments. (On file.)

Closed Ditch Authority Meeting, Open Regional Rail Authority

Adjourn Regional Rail Authority Meeting, Recess, Open Closed Session

Open Closed Session

Closed Session Pursuant to Minnesota Statute 13D.05, Subd (3a) - Performance Evaluation.

Administration

Bruce Messelt, County Administrator

The Board entered into Closed Session pursuant to Minnesota Statute 13D.05, Subd (3a) to conduct the annual Performance Evaluation of County Administrator Bruce Messelt.

Close Closed Session, Adjourn Meeting

/s/ Raeanne Danielowski, Chairperson                       

/s/ Bruce Messelt, Administrator

(Published in the Patriot: 09/11/21).