08/18/2026 Sherburne County Board Meeting

The Sherburne County Board meeting held on August 18, 2026, included several procurement and budget-related discussions. Key procurement actions involved approval of a contract amendment related to a PATH grant with a motion to approve as amended, and authorization of a minor alteration to County Ditch 29 to accommodate the County Highway 94 safety improvement project, including acquisition of easements. The board also approved billing for county drainage assessments for ditch repairs. Additionally, the board considered and approved a petition to appoint an independent engineer for a ditch reroute and abandonment project. Budget discussions featured the Great River Regional Library's proposed 2027 budget with a modest increase, and a detailed presentation on a planned restructure of the Health and Human Services department aimed at improving efficiency and achieving cost savings, projected to reduce levy requests by over $200,000 in 2027. The meeting also included updates on workforce development programs and economic development activities. Motions were passed to approve the agenda, contract amendments, ditch alterations, and drainage assessments, reflecting active management of county infrastructure and services with attention to budgetary constraints and operational efficiencies.