Copy of Board of Commissioners - 22 Apr 2025

The Stearns County Board of Commissioners held a meeting on April 22, 2025, which included several procurement and infrastructure-related discussions. The board authorized advertising for bids for a roundabout project on County State Highway 2 in St. Joe. They also adopted a resolution to commence eminent domain proceedings for a County Road 2 reconstruction project north of St. Steven, aiming to facilitate construction this year. Additionally, the board approved the turnback of a 3.5-block street right-of-way in Waite Park to the city and awarded a contract for a structure replacement along 246th Avenue in Mson Township. The meeting also covered budget and staffing discussions related to human services, including grant applications and the impact of potential state and federal funding cuts on mandated programs. A resolution supporting Minuteex Library Services was presented due to concerns about federal funding interruptions affecting interlibrary loan services. No votes were taken on the library resolution during this meeting. Overall, the meeting focused on infrastructure projects, contract awards, and budget considerations affecting county services.