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Sherburne County Board of Commissioners
November 16, 2021 - County Board Workshop Minutes

The Board Chair opened the County Board Workshop Meeting. Commissioner Burandt was absent

Tax Abatement Financing Discussion.

Administration

Jessica Green, Managing Director of Northland Public Finance

Northland Public Finance Managing Director Jessica Green led a review and discussion with the Board on County Tax Abatements. The review covered; How Tax Abatements Work, Benefits & Costs, 8 Areas of Public Interest, Usage of Tax Abatement, and Pros & Cons of Tax Abatements. Ms. Green also provided levy scenarios and comparisons with other counties.

Board of Adjustment Applicant Selection Process.

Planning & Zoning

Lynn Waytashek, Planning & Zoning Administrator

Discussed and provided directions regarding the process for advertisement, interview, and selection of two (2) new Board of Adjustment members.

ARPA Funding: Staffing Position in Community Corrections & Community/Non-Profit Investments.

Administration

J. Hancuch, Community Corrections Director, Bruce Messelt, County Administrator, Dan Weber, Assistant County Administrator, Amanda Larson, HHS Director

Discussed potential ARPA Funding for Adult Pretrial Probation Officer (Community Corrections) and Community/Non-Profit Investments. Discussed ARPA fund allocation.

Messaging Regarding Federal COVID-19 Vaccination Mandate.

Administration

Bruce Messelt, County Administrator

Discussed messaging regarding Federal COVID-19 Vaccination Mandate.

Adjourn Workshop Meeting

/s/ Raeanne Danielowski, Board Chairperson

/s/ Bruce Messelt, Administrator

(Published in the Patriot: 12/18/21).