Stearns County Board Of Commissioners Meeting And Work Session Minutes
The meeting and work session covered several operational and financial matters, including the approval of the 2027 Housing and Redevelopment Authority levy request and a request for a speed study on CSAH 75. Significant discussion occurred regarding the Justice Center project, with updates on construction progress, sales tax collections, and the approval of a construction change order for earthwork. The board also approved the purchase of vehicles for the Sheriff's Office and authorized bids for a redundant fiber network connection. During the work session, the board reviewed and approved personnel budget recommendations for 2027, including additions to Human Services and the Sheriff's Office, and received updates on the Highway and Environmental Health budgets.
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The meeting included the approval of an amended agenda and a recognition segment for county employees celebrating work anniversaries. The Board discussed the consent agenda, which involved the purchase of 16 squad cars and a five-year contract for household hazardous waste management. There was an extensive discussion regarding procurement transparency, advertising effectiveness, and the funding of household hazardous waste collection. Additionally, the Board heard a request from the Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) for an increase in their annual levy due to federal funding reductions and discussed the administration of a new state-funded rental assistance program.
Sep 10, 2019·Board meeting
Board Of Commissioners Meeting
The Board of Commissioners meeting covered multiple agenda items, including an Employee Appreciation ceremony honoring various years of service. A public access forum was held where a resident discussed concerns regarding property and roadway issues on a vacated county road. The Board approved the Human Services consent agenda and discussed the HRA levy request, ultimately approving it after examining its role in subsidizing housing vouchers for low-income residents. Public Works items included approval to hire a consultant for the design of the reconstruction of County State Highway 71, and requests for speed studies on County State Highway 65 and County Road 137.
