PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Date: Tuesday, May 19, 2020
8:30 a.m.
Members Present:Eric Johnson, Teresa Walter, Jack Miller, Robert Burns and Greg Myhre
*All Members participated via computer/conference call due to declared peacetime emergency. Conference call information was shared for public participation
Board Workgroup Session
Call to order.
The Board reviewed the proposed Request for Proposal for a Construction Manager to provide the final design and construct a Highway Maintenance Facility. The board was in general agreement that the RFP addressed their concerns for flexibility in construction material options and final design considerations for after a construction manager is hired.
The Board discussed opening Wildcat Park based on the current Executive Order and MN DNR guidance. The Board felt that Wildcat Park should be opened to seasonal campers and those with self-contained camper units while the park facilities (showers/bathrooms/docks) would remain closed until the park could be opened to all recreational camping. Several members of the public attended via phone and expressed their desire to start camping and their ability to do so in a safe manner. The Board asked for the park to be open in the limited capacity starting May 20th.
Administrator Babinski provided an update to the Board on county operations and the planned adjustments to begin opening county facilities slowly and incrementally aligned with the changing guidance within the Governor’s Executive Orders. County staff will start offering additional services “by appointment only” to ensure social distancing, cleaning, and other requirements could be met to offer services in a way safe for both the public and county staff.
Commissioner Burns shared that the sign for Botcher Park has been constructed and is ready to install. He felt after discussions with the Highway department, there was enough funds in the Botcher Park budget to take care of the sign and some trail maintenance, but not enough to provide a picnic area at this time.
The workgroup session adjourned at 10:50 a.m.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
HOUSTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA
By: Eric Johnson, Chairperson
Attest: Jeffrey Babinski, County Administrator
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