St. Louis County Board Meeting - 07-14-2026

The St. Louis County Board held a meeting on July 14, 2026, where key procurement and budget matters were discussed. The board approved a contract award to Eulan Brothers for $7.577 million for a two-phase concrete resurfacing and roundabout construction project, which includes federal funding of $3 million and contributions from the City of Duluth and state aid. The project aims to improve traffic safety and pedestrian infrastructure, with phased construction over two seasons. Additionally, the board established the county absentee ballot board for the 2026 election cycle, approving pay rates and staffing to support election integrity. The board also declared a state of local emergency and disaster due to ongoing wildfires, enabling access to state and federal reimbursement for emergency response resources. Other discussions included grant awards for homelessness prevention and community engagement updates. Motions related to suspending rules and approving contracts were passed unanimously.