The Sherburne County Fairgrounds will be getting a facelift this year.
Last week, Steve Beckers from the Sherburne County Agricultural Society (Ag Society) told members of the county board they received a $10,638.30 grant from the MN Dept. of Agriculture to help pay part of the cost for a new animal shelter.
The 80’ x 40’ x 14’ building will be constructed just north of a current horse/animal shelter near the south end of the fairgrounds, just east of the horse arena.
Beckers said the total cost of the building is estimated at $14,000. A portion of the remaining funds will paid for through the use of budget dollars. The Sherburne County Fair Board is currently working with local non-profit groups to try to reduce the costs.
The Ag Society is also planning to build a new Boy Scout food booth at an estimated cost of $9,362.49. The Elk River Lions Club is financing the project.
Beckers said he will bring more detailed project information before the board for approval at the April 5 meeting.
Other Business
In other action the board:
• Approved a collective bargaining agreement with Law Enforcement Labor Patrol/Investigator Unit through Dec. 31, 2018;
• Approved a temporary On-Sale Liquor License for Aug. 6 for Big Lake Spud Fest at Big Lake Fire Hall, pending state approval;
• Approved allowing partial gopher bounty reimbursements to Sherburne County townships and cities not to exceed $0.75 per gopher;
• Authorized payment of $135 in gopher bounties to Haven Twp. for gophers caught in 2015;
• Authorized a payment of $8,094 to Sherburne Soil & Water District from a grant received by the county;
• Approved the submission of a grant application for the Volunteer Bridge for $1,500 to be used for supporting resources, referrals and outreach activities;
• Approved a revised contract with Tri-CAP for transportation in the amount of $35,000;
• Renewed Solid Waste Facility Licenses with Elk River Composting, Inc., Great River Energy and GRE Elk River Energy Recovery through Dec. 31, 2020;
• Approved technical service agreements with Houston Engineering, Inc. (HEI) and Legette, Brashears and Graham (LBG) to provide landfill groundwater consulting services through Dec. 31, 2017;
• Proclaimed March as Professional Social Work Month and Nutrition Month;
• Awarded the contract on the Co. Rd. 19 reconstruction project from 245th Ave. to Co. Rd. 4 to Hardrives at $1,408,128.34. The project also includes improvements on 112th Street;
• Approved the final contract payment of $102,811.97 to Park Construction Co. for the Co. Rd. 1 reconditioning project;
• Accepted a grant of 20 child safety seats from the MN Dept. of Public Safety for distribution to low income families.
