07/14/2026 Sherburne County Board Meeting

The Sherburne County Board held a meeting on July 14, 2026, addressing several procurement and infrastructure-related matters. Key procurement actions included the approval of Douglas Kerr Underground LLC as the lowest responsive bidder for the Cass 4 and County Road 46 roundabout project, highlighting competitive bidding with nine contractors. The board also approved a resolution to acquire property for the County State Aid Highway 23 improvement project, involving multiple parcels and easements. Additionally, the board considered and approved a memorandum of understanding with Rethos, a historic preservation nonprofit, for the deconstruction of a building at Two Inlets Regional Park, which will save the county approximately $20,000 in deconstruction fees. The meeting featured extensive discussion and eventual approval of updated zoning and subdivision ordinances, including amendments related to veterinary care facilities and setback requirements, reflecting a significant update to county land use regulations last revised in 1994. The board also appointed a new planning and zoning administrator and approved an interim departmental reorganization aimed at budgetary savings. Liquor license renewals were discussed, with some licenses considered individually due to compliance concerns. The meeting concluded with acceptance of the auditor-treasurer's monthly financial report and various commissioner updates on community and infrastructure projects.