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, 2020. 3. Approval to apply for the Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program Grant administered by the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency. 4. Approval of Resolution No. 2019-010 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
WHEREAS, M.S. 349.165 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. 2019-011 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. 373.02. 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
LIBRARY Resolution - Accept Donation from Washington County Library Partners Commissioner Johnson moved to adopt Resolution No. 2019-012 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. 2019-013 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
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. 2019-014 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
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 4410.4300 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 4410.1770, 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
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 2020. 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 www.co.washington.mn.us, 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
BOARD WORKSHOP - ADMINISTRATION The Board met in workshop session to review projects in the 2019-2023 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