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1 BOARD AGENDA February 19, :00 AM Board of Commissioners Fran Miron, District 1 Stan Karwoski, Chair, District 2 Gary Kriesel, District 3 Wayne A. Johnson, District 4 Lisa Weik, District :00 Washington County Regional Rail Authority A. Roll Call 2. 9:30 Roll Call B. Pledge of Allegiance C. Election of the Chair and Vice Chair for Regional Rail Authority for 2019 D. Approval of Regional Rail Authority Minutes from November 20, 2018 E. Adopt a resolution identifying the Woodbury 494 Park and Ride as the terminus for the Gold Line Locally Preferred Alternative (LPA) and directing staff to forward the resolution to the Metropolitan Council for inclusion in the Transportation Policy Plan Pledge of Allegiance 3. 9:30 Comments from the Public Visitors may share their comments or concerns on any issue that is a responsibility or function of Washington County Government, whether or not the issue is listed on this agenda. Persons who wish to address the Board must fill out a comment card before the meeting begins and give it to the County Board Clerk or the County Administrator. The County Board Chair will ask you to come to the podium, state your name and city of residence, and present your comments. Your comments must be addressed exclusively to the Board Chair and the full Board of Commissioners. Comments addressed to individual Board members will not be allowed. You are encouraged to limit your presentation to no more than five minutes. The Board Chair reserves the right to limit an individual's presentation if it becomes redundant, repetitive, overly argumentative, or if it is not relevant to an issue that is part of Washington County's Responsibilities 4. 9:40 Consent Calendar - Roll Call Vote A. Approval of the February 5, 2019, County Board meeting minutes. B. Approval of appointment of citizen volunteers to advisory committees. C. Approval to submit an application to the Minnesota Department of Human Services in response to the request for proposal to provide Project for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness (PATH) Services. D. Approve the tentative agreement for collective bargaining agreement with Minnesota Public Employee Association (MNPEA) Correctional Officer/911 Unit. E. Adopt a resolution of support for the Central Greenway Regional Trail Lake Elmo segment master plan amendment to be submitted to the Metropolitan Council for review and approval. 5. 9:40 Public Works - Kevin Peterson, Engineer II A. 1. Adopt a resolution to enter into Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) Agreement No. LUP # (County Contract No ) for construction, maintenance, and operation of a non-motorized recreational trail to be constructed with the County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 13 (Radio Drive) Pedestrian Bridge Project. 2. Adopt a resolution to enter into MnDOT Agreement No (County Contract No ) between MnDOT and Washington County for the period of signature through perpetuity for the CSAH 13 (Radio Drive) Pedestrian Bridge over I-94. Assistive listening devices are available for use in the County Board Room If you need assistance due to disability or language barrier, please call (651) EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY / AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

2 B. 1. Award the bid to and authorize execution of Contract #12333 in the amount of $22,108, with Shafer Contracting Co. for the Trunk Highway (TH) 36 at County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 35 (Hadley Avenue) Interchange Project. 2. Approve Cost Share Agreement #12051 with the City of Oakdale for the Trunk Highway (TH) 36 at County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 35 (Hadley Avenue) Interchange Project. 3. Approve Maintenance Agreement #12052 with the City of Oakdale for the Trunk Highway (TH) 36 at County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 35 (Hadley Avenue) Interchange Project :00 General Administration - Molly O'Rourke, County Administrator A. Legislative Update 7. 10:10 Commissioner Reports - Comments - Questions This period of time shall be used by the Commissioners to report to the full Board on committee activities, make comments on matters of interest and information, or raise questions to the staff. This action is not intended to result in substantive board action during this time. Any action necessary because of discussion will be scheduled for a future board meeting. 8. Board Correspondence 9. 10:25 Adjourn :30-11:00 Board Workshop with Public Health and Environment - Nikki Stewart, Senior Environmental Resource Manager A. Present results of a Waste Management Service Charges (County Environmental Charge and Parcel Charge) financial analysis :05-11:20 Board Workshop with Public Works - Erik Jalowitz, Building Services Capital Projects Manager A. Discuss Park Grove Library project options and request from City of Cottage Grove :30 Finance Committee *Consent Calendar items are generally defined as items of routine business, not requiring discussion, and approved in one vote. Commissioners may elect to pull a Consent Calendar item(s) for discussion and/or separate action. Assistive listening devices are available for use in the County Board RoomIf you need assistance due to disability or language barrier, please call (651) EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY / AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

13 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA RESOLUTION NO. DATE February, DEPARTMENT Public Works MOTION BY COMMISSIONER SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER ADOPT A RESOLUTION TRANSMITTING THE WASHINGTON COUNTY REGIONAL RAILROAD AUTHORITY (WCRRA) REFINED METRO GOLD LINE LOCALLY PREFERRED ALTERNATIVE (LPA) TERMINATING AT WOODBURY 494 PARK AND RIDE TO THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL WHEREAS, the METRO Gold Line is located in Ramsey and Washington Counties, Minnesota, extending ten miles and connecting downtown Saint Paul with its East Side neighborhoods and the suburbs of Maplewood, Landfall, Oakdale, and Woodbury; and WHEREAS, the purpose of the project is to provide bus rapid transit (BRT) service to meet the existing and long-term regional mobility and local accessibility needs for businesses and the traveling public within the project area by providing all day, bi-directional service that complements existing and planned express bus service in the corridor; and WHEREAS, the identification of a Locally Preferred Alternative (LPA) is a critical step in pursuing federal funding for the METRO Gold Line; and WHEREAS, the City of Woodbury previously approved Resolution on November 30, 2016, and the WCRRA approved Resolution No. RRA on December 20, 2016, supporting the METRO Gold Line LPA which terminated at the Woodbury Theatre Park and Ride; and WHEREAS, the METRO Gold Line project, as led by Metro Transit, worked to identify a new proposed terminus at a Park and Ride near I-494, at the request of the City of Woodbury; and WHEREAS, the Woodbury 494 Park and Ride terminus provides several advantages for the METRO Gold Line project over the existing terminus at Woodbury Theatre Park and Ride, including: A unique opportunity for the City to optimize potential development and redevelopment opportunities; and The potential for Metro Transit to consolidate transit services in the future, including existing express bus services and future BRT service, at one convenient location for transit riders; and The potential to include direct access to I-494 for express buses in the future; and WHEREAS, input was collected about the Woodbury I-494 Park and Ride terminus at a variety of public meetings throughout the summer 2018; WHEREAS, this input was used to identify the scope of the environmental assessment adopted by the METRO Gold Line s Corridor Management Committee on September 6, 2018, which was inclusive of a potential terminus at I-494; and WHEREAS, the City of Woodbury adopted Resolution 19- on February 13, 2019, identifying the Woodbury 494 Park and Ride as the terminus for the Metro Gold Line LPA (see Exhibit A), WHEREAS, the City of Woodbury s previously approved resolution (Resolution ) dated November 30, 2016 in support of the LPA is still withstanding, and the remainder of the METRO Gold Line routing between Woodbury Theatre and Downtown Saint Paul does not change.

14 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the WCRRA has taken into consideration technical information and public input about the project terminus and that the WCRRA hereby identifies Woodbury 494 Park and Ride as the terminus for the METRO Gold Line LPA (see Exhibit A). The LPA alignment otherwise remains unchanged. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this resolution adopted by the WCRRA be forwarded to the Metropolitan Council for their consideration for inclusion in the Transportation Policy Plan. ATTEST: YES NO COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR COUNTY BOARD CHAIR MIRON KARWOSKI KRIESEL JOHNSON WEIK

15 Exhibit A Map of proposed METRO Gold Line terminus at Woodbury 494 Park and Ride.

16 Resolution 19- Resolution of the City of Woodbury, Washington County, Minnesota Approving the Refined Locally Preferred Alternative (LPA) Terminating at Woodbury 494 Park and Ride for the METRO Gold Line WHEREAS, the METRO Gold Line is located in Ramsey and Washington Counties, Minnesota, extending ten miles and connecting downtown Saint Paul with its East Side neighborhoods and the suburbs of Maplewood, Landfall, Oakdale, and Woodbury; and WHEREAS, the purpose of the project is to provide bus rapid transit (BRT) service to meet the existing and long-term regional mobility and local accessibility needs for businesses and the traveling public within the project area by providing all day, bi-directional service that complements existing and planned express bus service in the corridor; and WHEREAS, the identification of a Locally Preferred Alternative (LPA) is a critical step in pursuing federal funding for the METRO Gold Line; and WHEREAS, the City of Woodbury previously approved Resolution on November 30, 2016 supporting the METRO Gold Line LPA which terminated at the Woodbury Theatre Park and Ride; and WHEREAS, the METRO Gold Line project, as led by Metro Transit, worked to identify a new proposed terminus at a Park and Ride near I-494 as shown in Exhibit A, at the request of the City of Woodbury; and WHEREAS, the Woodbury 494 Park and Ride terminus provides several advantages for the METRO Gold Line project over the existing terminus at Woodbury Theatre Park and Ride, including: A unique opportunity for the City to optimize potential development and redevelopment opportunities; and The potential for Metro Transit to consolidate transit services in the future, including existing express bus services and future BRT service, at one convenient location for transit riders; and The potential to include direct access to I-494 for express buses in the future; and WHEREAS, input was collected about the Woodbury I-494 Park and Ride terminus at a variety of public meetings throughout the summer of 2018; WHEREAS, this input was used to identify the scope of the environmental assessment adopted by the METRO Gold Line s Corridor Management Committee on September 6, 2018, which was inclusive of a potential termini at I-494; and

17 WHEREAS, the City of Woodbury s previously approved resolution (Resolution ) dated November 30, 2016 in support of the LPA is still withstanding, and the remainder of the METRO Gold Line routing between Woodbury Theatre and Downtown Saint Paul does not change. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Woodbury, Washington County, Minnesota, that technical information and public input about the project terminus have been taken into consideration, and that the City of Woodbury hereby identifies Woodbury 494 Park and Ride as the terminus for the METRO Gold Line LPA. The LPA alignment otherwise remains unchanged. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this resolution adopted by the City of Woodbury be forwarded to the Washington County Regional Railroad Authority and Metropolitan Council for their consideration for inclusion in the Transportation Policy Plan. This Resolution was declared duly passed and adopted and was signed by the Mayor and attested to by the City Administrator this 13 th day of February, Attest: Anne W. Burt, Mayor Clinton P. Gridley, City Administrator (SEAL)

18 Exhibit A Map of proposed METRO Gold Line terminus at Woodbury 494 Park and Ride.

19 OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNTY BOARD WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA FEBRUARY 5, 2019 The Washington County Board of Commissioners met in regular session at 9:00 a.m. in the Washington County Government Center, County Board Room. Present: Commissioner Lisa Weik, District 5 Commissioner Stan Karwoski, District 2 Commissioner Wayne Johnson, District 4 Commissioner Fran Miron, District 1 Absent: Commissioner Gary Kriesel, District 3 Also Present: Molly O Rourke, County Administrator George Kuprian, County Attorney Division Chief Stephanie Kammerud, Board Clerk The Board recited the Pledge of Allegiance. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC Board Chair Karwoski asked for comments from the public; none were heard. CONSENT CALENDAR Commissioner Weik moved, seconded by Commissioner Johnson, to adopt the following Consent Calendar: 1. Approval of the January 8, January 15, and January 22, 2019, County Board meeting minutes. 2. Approval of a grant agreement between the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development and Washington County in the amount of $135,000, for the period of February 7, 2019, through October 22, Approval to apply for the Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program Grant administered by the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency. 4. Approval of Resolution No as follows: RESOLUTION APPROVING AN APPLICATION TO CONDUCT OFF- SITE GAMBLING FOR THE BAYPORT AMERICAN LEGION POST 491 WHEREAS, an application has been received from the Bayport American Legion Post 491 to conduct off-site gambling for a one day event at The Withrow located in May Township, and 1 F ebruary 5, 2019

20 WHEREAS, M.S requires the permit to be approved by the County Board of Commissioners by resolution and remitted to the Minnesota Gambling Control Board for their consideration. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Washington County Board of Commissioners approves the Application to Conduct Off-Site Gambling received from the Bayport American Legion Post 491 at The Withrow located in May Township for a one day event on February 14, 2019 and for it to be remitted to the Minnesota Gambling Control Board for their consideration. 5. Approval of Resolution No as follows: RESOLUTION FOR MODIFICATION OF EASEMENT BETWEEN WASHINGTON COUNTY AND LELAND GOHLIKE AND CARLOTA GOHLIKE WHEREAS, in 1984 Washington County (County) sold certain lands adjacent to Pine Point Park reserving a trail easement over four areas of the property for public use; and, WHEREAS, in 1995 Leland Gohlike (Gohlike) purchased the property subject to the easement areas and remains the owner today; and, WHEREAS, the existing trail easement areas identified in the 1984 instrument were not utilized and other trail areas had been created over the Gohlike property; and, WHEREAS, both County and Gohlike desire to modify the existing trail easement areas to the actual location of the trails as they are currently used today; and, WHEREAS, both County and Gohlike desire to reduce the trail easement areas from four to two as the master plan for Pine Point Park does not have a need to maintain two additional trail areas over the Gohlike property. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that County and Gohlike agree to modify the existing trail easement over the Gohlike property to the current location of each trail area as identified on Exhibit A attached hereto. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County approves this Modification of Easement over the described lands and authorizes execution of the Modification of Easement pursuant to Minn. Stat The motion was adopted 4-0 with a Roll Call vote as follows: Ayes, Commissioners Weik, Johnson, Miron, and Karwoski. Nays, none. 2 F ebruary 5, 2019

21 LIBRARY Resolution - Accept Donation from Washington County Library Partners Commissioner Johnson moved to adopt Resolution No as follows: LIBRARY DONATION WHEREAS, Washington County gratefully accepts donations, gifts, and bequests from public and private sources to enhance the programs and services it provides; and WHEREAS, any gift, donation, or bequest becomes the property of Washington County; and WHEREAS, The Washington County Board is authorized to approve donations, gifts, and bequests. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Washington County Board of Commissioners does hereby approve the donation in the amount of $8,800 from the Washington County Library Partners for the Washington County Library. Commissioner Weik seconded the motion and it was adopted 4-0 with a Roll Call vote as follows: Ayes, Commissioners Weik, Johnson, Miron, and Karwoski. Nays, none. PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT Resolution Proclaim February 2019 as American Heart Month in Washington County Commissioner Miron moved to adopt Resolution No as follows: AMERICAN HEART MONTH WHEREAS, while progress has been significant in reducing deaths from heart disease, it is still the second leading cause of death in Washington County and number one nationally; and WHEREAS, more than 600,000 Americans, nearly one in three deaths, die of heart disease each year. Over 200 in Washington County alone, and WHEREAS, in addition to remembering our lost loved ones, American Heart Month is a time to raise awareness about the risk factors, warning signs and symptoms associated with this disease, and 3 F ebruary 5, 2019

22 WHEREAS, thanks to ongoing advancements, medical procedures to treat heart conditions are now more precise and less invasive, recoveries are faster, and complications are fewer, and WHEREAS, the most effective preventative measures against heart disease include a healthy diet, staying physically active, maintaining a healthy body weight, controlling blood pressure and cholesterol and not smoking, and WHEREAS, the Department of Public Health and Environment is working with communities, employers, schools and health care providers to inspire and support residents to live longer, healthier lives through actions that increase opportunities to meet these heart healthy goals, and WHEREAS, a Joint Resolution of Congress approved on December 30, 1963, has requested that the President of the United States issue an annual proclamation designating February as American Heart Month, and WHEREAS, annually, the President of the United States has proclaimed February as American Heart Month to raise awareness and reaffirm our nation s commitment to fighting heart disease, and the President invites Governors, and other officials of the United States to join in recognizing and reaffirming the commitment to fighting cardiovascular disease, and NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Washington County Board of Commissioners hereby proclaim February 2019 to be American Heart Month in Washington County and urge all residents to recognize the critical importance of recognizing symptoms, taking preventive measures to live healthy, and incorporating tools and skills that will increase survival rates and save thousands of lives each year. Commissioner Weik seconded the motion and it was adopted 4-0 with a Roll Call vote as follows: Ayes, Commissioners Weik, Johnson, Miron, and Karwoski. Nays, none. PUBLIC WORKS Resolution County State Aid Highway 18 (Bailey Road) Commissioner Weik moved to adopt Resolution No as follows: RESOLUTION SUPPORTING APPROVAL OF THE RECORD OF DECISION, FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS, AND NEGATIVE DECLARATION ON THE NEED FOR AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT (EIS) FOR THE COUNTY STATE AID HIGHWAY (CSAH) 18/BAILEY ROAD MANAGEMENT AND SAFETY PROJECT IN THE CITY OF WOODBURY AND CITY OF NEWPORT 4 F ebruary 5, 2019

23 WHEREAS, Washington County is the Responsible Governmental Unit (RGU) for the Bailey Road Management and Safety Project that includes improvements to three sections of Bailey Road between Interstate 494 and Woodbury Drive in the Cities of Woodbury and Newport; and WHEREAS, a Mandatory Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) has been prepared for the project according to Minnesota Rule Subpart 22 (B), to assess the environmental impacts of the project; and WHEREAS, the EAW document has been prepared as part of the State Environmental Review process and circulated for review and comment; and WHEREAS, based on the information contained in the EAW and on comments received on the EAW, the Findings of Fact and Conclusions include: The type and extent of environmental effects are similar to the effects associated with other road construction projects and the project does not have the potential for significant environmental effects. No cumulative potential effects of related or future projects exist that would pose significant environmental effects. The anticipated environmental effects are subject to mitigation by ongoing regulatory authorities. The extent of environmental effects can be anticipated and controlled as a result of experience with other similar highway improvement projects with similar environmental effects. WHEREAS, no regulatory reviewing agencies indicate a need for an EIS; and WHEREAS, based on criteria in Minnesota Rule , the project does not have significant environmental effects. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Washington County Board of Commissioners hereby declares that the EAW for the CSAH 18/Bailey Road Management and Safety Project was adequate and a negative declaration is made on the need for an EIS; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Washington County Board of Commissioners hereby approves the distribution of the Record of Decision, Findings of Fact and Conclusions documenting this decision. Commissioner Johnson seconded the motion and it was adopted 4-0 with a Roll Call vote as follows: Ayes, Commissioners Weik, Johnson, Miron, and Karwoski. Nays, none. 5 F ebruary 5, 2019

24 GENERAL ADMINISTRATION County Administrator Molly O Rourke reported that the Stillwater License Center will be closed for renovations through February 23. Ms. O Rourke acknowledged Wayne Sandberg, Deputy Director of Public Works and County Engineer, has been elected President of the Minnesota County Engineers Association. Mr. Sandberg will serve in that role until January COMMISSIONER REPORTS Commissioners reported on meetings and other events that they attended. Please see archived web streaming of the board meeting for full commissioner reports at under County Board. BOARD CORRESPONDENCE Board correspondence was received and placed on file. EXECUTIVE (CLOSED) SESSION WITH PUBLIC WORKS The Board met in Executive Session with Public Works to discuss a possible purchase of a portion of 9449 St. Croix Trail South in Denmark Township for inclusion into the St. Croix Bluffs Regional Park, the time being 10:18 a.m. Present for the Executive Session were Commissioners Weik, Karwoski, Johnson and Miron. Also present were Molly O Rourke, County Administrator; Don Theisen, Public Works Director; Wayne Sandberg, Public Works Deputy Director; Sharon Price, Property Manager; George Kuprian, County Attorney Division Chief; June Mathiowetz, Senior Planner; and Stephanie Kammerud, Board Clerk. EXECUTIVE (CLOSED) SESSION WITH ADMINISTRATION The Board met in Executive Session with County Administrator Molly O Rourke to conduct her annual performance review, the time being 11:00. Present for the Executive Session were Commissioners Weik, Karwoski, Johnson and Miron, and Molly O Rourke. The Board returned from Executive Session, the time being 11:44 a.m. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Board, Commissioner Miron moved to adjourn, seconded by Commissioner Johnson, and it was adopted unanimously. The County Board meeting adjourned at 11:44 a.m. BOARD WORKSHOP PUBLIC WORKS The Board met in workshop session to review 2018 accomplishments and 2019 goals for Gold Line Bus Rapid Transit. Present for the workshop were Commissioners Miron, Karwoski, Johnson, and Weik. Also present were Molly O Rourke, outside agencies, and county staff. 6 F ebruary 5, 2019

25 BOARD WORKSHOP - ADMINISTRATION The Board met in workshop session to review projects in the Capital Equipment and Technology Plan (CETP). Present for the workshop were Commissioners Miron, Karwoski, Johnson, and Weik. Also present were Molly O Rourke, and county staff. Attest: Molly O Rourke County Administrator Stan Karwoski County Board Chair 7 F ebruary 5, 2019

29 GRANT APPLICATION REQUEST FORM New Grant Renewal Extension DEPARTMENT INFORMATION Department/Division: Community Services Primary Contact/Extension: Therese Gilbertson 4129 GRANT INFORMATION Name of Grant: Project for Assistance Transitioning from Homelessness (PATH) Sponsoring Agency: State of Minnesota Department of Human Services Grant Amount: Approximately $320,000 Grant Period: 7/1/19 6/30/21 CFDA #: Click here to enter text. Purpose: To fund outreach and case management services for individuals homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness and diagnosed with a serious mental illness or substance use disorder. Restrictions: None How will grant funds be received? Reimbursement Payment in advance BUDGET INFORMATION C Mandated: NO YES If YES, list source and level required: Click here to enter text. County match required? NO YES - Amount Click here to enter text. Are matching funds budgeted? NO YES - Source Click here to enter text. If NO, explain how funded: Services are funded through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and the Community Living and Infrastructure Grant (CLI) Will the grant result in additional FTE/Space/Technology/Equipment needs? NO YES If YES, explain (include funding source): Community Services will be asking for enough money to fund current service levels as well as an additional FTE. If the proposal is fully funded the PATH grant would be the funding source for the additional FTE. Address issues concerning the need for and provisions (including staff time) for ongoing funding after funding period expires: This grant has been available since 1990 and will likely continue to offer competitive RFP opportunities for Washington County to respond to. Office of Administration use only: GRANT AUTHORIZATION Approved Not Approved County Administrator Signature: Date: Revised 9/22/10

30 OR County Board Approval (Board Meeting Date): Contract #: Grant Receipt Grant Expenditure (complete when assigned) Revised 9/22/10

33 Human Resources Department Jan Webster Director MEMORANDUM Ricka Stenerson Deputy Director Date: February 1, 2018 To: From: Re: Washington County Board of Commissioners Jan Marie Webster, Director of Human Resources Minnesota Public Employees Association, Correctional Officer/911 Unit Through collective bargaining, Minnesota Public Employees Association (MNPEA), Correctional Officer/911 Unit and Washington County have reached a tentative agreement. Set forth below is a summary of the tentative agreement which has been ratified by the bargaining unit. 1. DURATION: Two-year agreement effective January 1, 2019 through December 31, COMPENSATION: The tentative agreement is for a 2.5% general adjustment in 2019, and a 2.5% general adjustment in Consistent with the county s salary range compensation system, employees in both units who are paid under the maximum of the range will receive a 3.75% range adjustment in 2019 and a 3.5% range adjustment in 2020 on their classification date, not to exceed the salary range maximum. 3. INSURANCE County contributions toward health insurance for 2019 are consistent with the county s parameters: 2019 Distinctions II $35 Copay Employee $ per month Employee + Child(ren) $ per month Government Center nd Street North P.O. Box 6, Stillwater, Minnesota Phone: Fax: TTY: Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action

34 Employee + Spouse Family Open Access $900 75% Employee Employee + Child(ren) Employee + Spouse Family Open Access $ % HSA Employee Employee + Child(ren) Employee + Spouse Family $1, per month $1, per month $ per month $ per month $1, per month $1, per month $ per month $ per month $1, per month $1, per month o The collective bargaining agreement will be reopened to determine county contributions toward health insurance for PAID PARENTAL LEAVE Effective January 1, 2019, employees will be provided three (3) weeks of Paid Parental Leave for the birth or adoption of a child. This leave is pro-rated for parttime employees. 5. VACATION GRID CHANGE FOR NEW HIRES All new employees starting March 1, 2019 and after will accrue one less day of vacation time per year, from 12 days to 11 days, for the first five (5) years of employment. 6. PTO AND VACATION CASH OUT The practices for PTO and Vacation cash out have been modified accordingly from the results from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) audit completed in early Employees choosing to elect a PTO or Vacation cash out, starting in 2019, must make the election prior to December 31, Cash out payments will be paid to employees in August, as this reflects when full-time employees, who accrue time off at the lowest rate, reach 50 hours of vacation or 90 hours of PTO. No cash out payments will be made at any other time during the year and no cash out will be paid if the accrual is insufficient at the time of cash out. Employees will no longer be able to use a PTO or Vacation cash out for the purchase of benefits the following year. 7. CHANGES RELATED TO THE HUMAN RESOURCES INFORMATION SYSTEM (HRIS)

35 With the date-driven functionality of the new HRIS system, the following changes were implemented in this bargaining agreement. These changes are either neutral or have a positive affect for employees. The General Adjustment will be effective January 1 versus the first full pay period of the year. Range Adjustments will be effective on the employee s classification date whereas previously, they took effect depending upon where the classification date fell in the pay period. PTO Carry Over from one calendar year to the next will occur in the pay period which includes December 31 each year, versus the last pay period in a calendar year. 8. ADDITIONAL ADJUSTMENTS New special assignment pay premium of 5% for employees in formal assignments. Shift differential increase to $1.00 per hour. Increase maximum of banked compensatory time to 60 hours. Increase rate for overtime hours worked on actual holidays from 1.5 to 2x. Recommendation: It is recommended that the County Board adopt and implement the collective bargaining agreement with the MNPEA Correctional Officer/911 Unit. C: Molly O Rourke

38 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA RESOLUTION NO. DATE February 19, 2019 DEPARTMENT Public Works MOTION BY COMMISSIONER SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER CENTRAL GREENWAY REGIONAL TRAIL - LAKE ELMO SEGMENT MASTER PLAN AMENDMENT WHEREAS, a regional trail master plan is required to address the criteria set forth in the Metropolitan Council's 2040 Regional Park Policy Plan for regional linking trails and to become eligible for Metropolitan Council regional system designation and funding; and WHEREAS, the proposed Central Greenway Regional Trail will eventually connect Cottage Grove Ravine Regional Park, Lake Elmo Park Reserve, and Big Marine Park Reserve; the Lake Elmo Segment of which goes between Interstate 94 and Trunk Highway (TH) 36; and WHEREAS, the Washington County Board of Commissioners provided a resolution of support for the Central Greenway Regional Trail south segment master plan on June 26, 2016; and WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Council provided a resolution of support for the Central Greenway Regional Trail south segment master plan on September 27, 2017; and WHEREAS, the master planning process for the Central Greenway Regional Trail Lake Elmo segment included public engagement events and meetings that provided the opportunity for input from partner agencies and public stakeholders; and WHEREAS, the draft Central Greenway Regional Trail Lake Elmo segment master plan amendment was reviewed by the Washington County Park and Open Space Commission (POSC) on December 14, 2018; and WHEREAS, the draft Central Greenway Regional Trail Lake Elmo segment master plan amendment was reviewed by the Lake Elmo City Council on January 8, 2019; and WHEREAS, the Washington County Board of Commissioners heard a staff presentation on the Central Greenway Regional Trail Lake Elmo segment master plan amendment on February 12, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Washington County Board of Commissioners supports the Central Greenway Regional Trail Lake Elmo segment master plan amendment. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Central Greenway Regional Trail Lake Elmo segment master plan amendment be submitted to the Metropolitan Council for review and approval without further action by the County Board. ATTEST: YES NO COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR COUNTY BOARD CHAIR MIRON KARWOSKI KRIESEL JOHNSON WEIK Updated: April 2018

53 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA RESOLUTION NO. DATE MOTION BY COMMISSIONER DEPARTMENT SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER AGREEMENT NO. LUP WITH THE STATE OF MINNESOTA, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR A NON-MOTORIZED RECREATIONAL TRAIL IN THE RIGHT-OF-WAY OF TRUNK HIGHWAY 94 WHEREAS, Washington County is a political subdivision, organized and exisiting under the laws of the State of Minnesota; and, WHEREAS, the State of Minnesota, Department of Transportation requires a Limited Use Permit to use the area within the right-of-way of Turnk Highway 94. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Washington County Board hereby enters into a Limited Use Permit with the State of Minnesota, Department of Transportation for the following purposes: To construct, maintain, and operate a non-motorized recreational trail within the right-of-way of Trunk Highway 94 of the State of Minnesota. Washington County shall construct, maintain, and operate said trail and the use thereof in accordance with the Limited Use Permit granted by the Minnesota Department of Transportation. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board Chair and the County Administrator are hereby authorized and directed for and on behalf of the County to execute and enter into the Limited Use Permit and any amendments to the permit. ATTEST: YES NO COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR COUNTY BOARD CHAIR MIRON KARWOSKI KRIESEL JOHNSON WEIK Updated: November 2018

54 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA RESOLUTION NO. DATE MOTION BY COMMISSIONER DEPARTMENT SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER AGREEMENT NO WITH THE STATE OF MINNESOTA, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION WHEREAS, Washington County will enter into MnDOT Agreement No the State of Minnesota, Department of Transportation; and WHEREAS, the State has agreed to pay the County for the County s share of the Sate Furnished Materials and routine maintenance by the County, upon, along, and adjacent to Trunk Highway (TH) 94 at the intersection of County State Aid Highway 13 and TH 94, the limits of which are defined in said Agreement. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chair and the Administrator are hereby authorized and directed for and on behalf of the County to execute and enter into an agreement with the Commissioner of Transportation prescribing the terms and conditions set forth and contained in Minnesota Department of Transportation Agency Agreement No , a copy of which said agreement was before the County Board and which is made a part hereof by reference. ATTEST: YES NO COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR COUNTY BOARD CHAIR MIRON KARWOSKI KRIESEL JOHNSON WEIK Updated: November 2018

OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNTY BOARD WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA FEBRUARY 5, 2019

OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNTY BOARD WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA FEBRUARY 5, 2019 The Washington County Board of Commissioners met in regular session at 9:00 a.m. in the Washington County Government