Carver County Board of Commissioners -- Board Meeting - May 19, 2026

The Carver County Board of Commissioners held a meeting on May 19, 2026, which included several procurement and budget-related discussions. The board approved the agenda and previous meeting minutes, and moved forward with a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for construction management related to a center project, indicating progress toward capital improvement. A significant portion of the meeting focused on the Carver County Transit and Mobility Study, with presentations on transit service expansions, funding strategies, and a proposed regional solicitation grant application seeking over $3.5 million to enhance transit services including new circulator routes and Southwest Prime connections. The board discussed funding sources, including regional sales and use tax and transportation advancement funds, and emphasized the importance of balancing transit investments with other transportation priorities. Additionally, the board appointed a commissioner to the Metropolitan Solid Waste Planning Group to participate in regional collaboration on solid waste management. The meeting concluded with a motion to enter closed session to discuss labor negotiation strategy and real property acquisition for a highway project. No specific contract awards were detailed, but the RFQ issuance and grant application represent key procurement-related actions.