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- Approve purchase and service contract with ABC Woodland for supported employment and transportation services — approved by voice vote.

- Approve service agreement with Dynamic Life Cycle Innovations for regular e-waste collection and processing — approved by motion and voice vote; staff said pricing overall declined and credits increased.

- Approve Bolton and Mink for construction administration and FAA-required inspection services (tee-hangar project) — approved by motion and voice vote.

- Accept resignation and retirement of Cindy Hagedahl, administrative legal assistant, effective May 1, 2025 — accepted by voice vote; board thanked Hagedahl for 46 years of service.

- Approve county payments presented at the meeting — approved by motion and voice vote.

- Motion to enter closed session to discuss labor negotiations under Minnesota statute cited in meeting (transcript reference: \"Minnesota Statute 13 D 103\") — motion seconded and passed unanimously; board entered closed session at 11:12.

- Consider awarding tee-hangar contract to Olympic Builders contingent on state and federal funding — discussion held; the board tabled further action and directed staff to obtain contract penalty/cancellation terms, shop-drawing timelines and FAA grant details before recommending final award.

Notes about voting and tallies: Most approvals were made by voice vote and the transcript records a sequence of \"all those in favor signify by saying aye.\" The meeting audio did not provide roll-call tallies or named yea/nay votes for the items listed above.

Provenance: Each item above was discussed on the April 14 agenda; staff presentations and commissioner discussion appear in the meeting transcript under the corresponding agenda headings.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Official Houston County Board Meeting 4-1-25","oneSentenceSummary","Summary of motions and outcomes from the Houston County Board meeting on April 14, 2025, including contract approvals, service agreements, personnel actions, and a closed-session motion for labor negotiations.","taxTitle","Houston County, Minnesota","taxId",73152,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6086157,"Commissioners accept long-time administrative assistant's retirement; table search for replacement pending review",605,3038000,3643000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2898863-7940a8b3073a25954934d97a5349d001&start=3038&end=3643","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2898863-7940a8b3073a25954934d97a5349d001/thumbnail_3038000.jpg","/articles/6086157/Houston-County/Minnesota/Commissioners-accept-long-time-administrative-assistants-retirement-table-search-for-replacement-pending-review","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6086157-43faa824cc9ef91aa8df9df78c7ee99a/orig.mp4?Expires=1775452827&Signature=DhMDS~RQXS1OzUGKgFn0I-2snf~tgatdGCsWjiBE4UPsqM8FE7xWdVA8Hvfu2jVAVS3A7lYdrX-U209YyZ9Z2LowPMZ1CP85nU7hLmGWqDZ2vKHCFe1d4TR~nRSQ2Li4a~Z6IIYVSz8hUCLm4gwsXRxe9BuI4hsilyBSf-DAzkqrhlAm5rPxcexJSNtHyWOoZIyxpZfuVP9QuNqA864qcgIUkf1URVSA~l0CGSCJ3RanRT-D8C9DySxfX7vKVfM9vYN~9~tsMNDw3f-BgoDrya6tjLeOrmYbRv-VhRg7RZdTu7DzdCH90Me4AeY8H8E~Vcth0hDXYcfP9K9QnriU2g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Houston County commissioners accepted the resignation and retirement of Cindy Hagedahl, administrative legal assistant, effective May 1, 2025, and thanked her for 46 years of service.

The board voted to accept the resignation by voice vote. Commissioners discussed whether to immediately initiate a competitive search to replace the 0.8 FTE position or to pause and evaluate departmental duties and workload. Staff said the interim county attorney favored filling the position and that the office had recently added two assistant county attorneys; commissioners asked staff to prepare a written account of duties, justification for the 0.8 position and any options for process changes before proceeding.

Why it matters: staff work distribution and the county budget were central to the discussion. Commissioners noted state budget pressures and possible future carryover duties that could affect the county's need for additional legal support.

The board agreed to table action on initiating a competitive search and asked staff to return with a detailed job duties summary and options for full- or part-time staffing and potential process improvements. Staff said recruitment would likely take until June 1 under a normal timeline if the board directed an immediate search.","The board accepted the resignation and retirement of Cindy Hagedahl, administrative legal assistant (effective May 1, 2025) after 46 years of service and agreed to table immediate hiring for a 0.8 FTE legal assistant while staff prepare a duties justification and process review.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6086160,"Board approves annual contract with ABC Woodland for supported employment services",226,180000,406000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2898863-7940a8b3073a25954934d97a5349d001&start=180&end=406","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2898863-7940a8b3073a25954934d97a5349d001/thumbnail_180000.jpg","/articles/6086160/Houston-County/Minnesota/Board-approves-annual-contract-with-ABC-Woodland-for-supported-employment-services","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6086160-72c5a8ed307cb0f76590e4b6533ecb88/orig.mp4?Expires=1775452827&Signature=nRtGj0iOnVtrxKKDHJQPAg992bZsXYkGzOtdRViJ9jxNMXLl-lUQMGB8X4phA9nE9WkgwxrPl6v6xX3Dr1OTaTJM1PGwQpIddQr2LaE03Q0kzIkv9xmVzw-OaILqv~cgCw5PtcMfbfg~1TzFLSERNNfkJYRzF71JFEJjYyPs5sQlG33cWus-yTgRsf3GphBbEep55J7Fb1bOLRkZwuF696S~tiIA3wA5b3NKmwjb~hxoB4w~qvHtQAO~fKo2h8RNA0HmP2Wp3Kq5cHFr16cG~u46mvEB8sAnlkTsnZ4ZY2k2ljQRK5a0QTmqzG6TTsHhVQYyt4~efSQjf5SdAi6cCA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Houston County commissioners voted to approve an annual purchase and service contract with ABC Woodland for community-based supported employment, center-based supported employment and transportation services.

A county staff member said the agreement is a long-term arrangement that provides supported employment and training for adults with disabilities and noted this contract is largely county-funded without state reimbursement. Staff explained this year's \"not to exceed\" contract amount is lower than prior years due to changes in client census and service mix. The board approved the contract by voice vote.

Why it matters: the contract supports employment and training services for adults with disabilities in the county and is funded at the county level, which the presenter said is rare among similar contracts.

Board members asked about the provider signature block and who signs on behalf of ABC Woodland; staff explained the signature had been updated to reflect a different signatory. Commissioners approved the contract with no recorded roll-call tally beyond a voice vote.","Commissioners approved an annual purchase and service contract with ABC Woodland to provide supported and center-based employment and transportation services for adults with disabilities; county-funded and not reimbursed by the state.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6086165,"Board delays tee-hangar contract decision while approving FAA construction administration firm",1315,1693000,3008000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2898863-7940a8b3073a25954934d97a5349d001&start=1693&end=3008","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2898863-7940a8b3073a25954934d97a5349d001/thumbnail_1693000.jpg","/articles/6086165/Houston-County/Minnesota/Board-delays-tee-hangar-contract-decision-while-approving-FAA-construction-administration-firm","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6086165-43fb6fc474f1a7a8a05a0e21edebe715/orig.mp4?Expires=1775452827&Signature=bf13qzXtzhJTVfonOKf07cMpN9B9OtDr8D~OEZh7gbkeJG6EQBvPEqqpT1yfOQor-zSxS-VljfQ6glptVwpzqVv~NILEhk2hdqMyU~UyokIjVoOThNggUV-cdfEMg2YXoqcY5rXU8UysMnkmkoEe3exCF~ACpVeEasHVzjtl9yq75rSd-Rcy1nYeQRPRaxk~vhhUHxSAtIN-HNJEYaVbJ~QvDw3uNqm~CT6VNJMspUfsH-RByGpZqB5FAolrBR8nxbWF4WcY4fWmQvYNrvBVCWnKu7bC5FIGoTlFdVszn-5~v5RvZmdDh8AXj3NXZBL0RFJYpDk11yhTS9icc~271w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Houston County commissioners discussed the airport tee-hangar project April 14 and agreed to delay final contractor award while directing staff to obtain additional contract details and penalty terms. At the same meeting the board approved hiring Bolton and Mink for construction administration and FAA inspection services.

Airport staff said Olympic Builders submitted a favorable bid and that the project’s total cost is just under $1.7 million, with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) typically paying 95% under entitlement funding and the state paying roughly 2.5%. Staff described recent correspondence from the FAA indicating Congress approved a continuing resolution that makes funds available, but that FAA grant offers had not yet been issued. \"They do anticipate the grant offers being issued for Houston County for the project, but it just may take, you know, 3, 4 month timeline, for the County to receive them,\" an airport representative said.

Commissioners expressed concern about ordering materials before grant offers arrive, and asked staff to ask Olympic Builders whether the county could cancel or back out of material orders without significant penalty if grant funding did not arrive. The board directed staff to bring the construction contract back for approval at a future meeting after obtaining details about shop-drawing timelines, material lead times, and cancellation penalties.

Separately, the board voted to contract Bolton and Mink for construction administration and FAA-required inspection services. A commissioner moved to hire Bolton and Mink, a second was made, and the item passed by voice vote.

Why it matters: the tee-hangar project requires substantial federal entitlement funding; moving forward before grant offers are issued could expose the county to large costs if the grant does not finalize. County staff said entitlement funds are recurring local FAA airport apportionments the county receives annually and that FAA indicated in email correspondence they were preparing to \"load the checkbooks\" to issue grants.

Commissioners asked staff to return in two weeks with (1) whether Olympic or any contractor would accept a limited notice to proceed that allows shop drawings but delays material orders, (2) what penalties apply to canceling material orders, and (3) contract language options that limit county exposure.","Commissioners discussed a proposed tee-hangar contract with Olympic Builders that would be contingent on state and federal funding, asked staff to clarify cancellation and penalty terms, and approved Bolton and Mink for FAA-required construction administration services.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6086170,"Houston County halts public health building work after federal grant funding is rescinded",1248,417000,1665000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2898863-7940a8b3073a25954934d97a5349d001&start=417&end=1665","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2898863-7940a8b3073a25954934d97a5349d001/thumbnail_417000.jpg","/articles/6086170/Houston-County/Minnesota/Houston-County-halts-public-health-building-work-after-federal-grant-funding-is-rescinded","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6086170-47a3f1b204f1ffeea968c6fd1c857b71/orig.mp4?Expires=1775452827&Signature=ITYOiZNTIeVpAyRtxqpPQ-Or9ktcgoPByPis9IshGtAFDroKsGyhiwKmgupBJtkazuB9uJ-K~WWjzV3Sn2iQxUPZBjai3U9hlYzQK5nM9bI6g-wj431h8AzF9VELqxtihQ9qQkdUBOmZnQIuc7mKeyqw2oVJwlnNYcylK7-Aqr5WZCFwzCwlBPtWtmoBYYxBswsaXT4wLNB1MHah~lUcTQ5SiOzKGqCRhVVsl3Plqr-cxLsfJQgBylWg7Bdx4xbB3DuBVf5xjsgc~qgdsa6tTbyKuapW9~4VkHJUDZVN-4C4njS-aeUKAZBoaOaJmIhoqBRu9evDczrxiJRuI8sYlw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Houston County commissioners were told April 14 that federal grant funding for a public health building project was rescinded and work on the Community Services building has been paused.

County staff presented a spreadsheet summarizing project contracts and expenses and said the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) told the county to stop work and payments tied to the grant. \"The grant funding for the building project ... was rescinded at the Federal Government and that money flowed through the Minnesota Department of Health and so they informed us that we needed to stop all work and all payments for that grant,\" a county staff member said.

The county reported contractors on the project include CDG (architecture) and Weezer Brothers (general contractor). Staff said CDG invoiced MDH for earlier work and the county expects to submit additional quarterly invoices. Weezer Brothers has reported $13,550 in expenses so far, primarily for flooring and cabinetry, and staff told the board they have asked contractors to document all expenses so the county can submit allowable costs to MDH by April 4 for reimbursement of expenses incurred through March 24.

Why it matters: the grant money — initially provided after the COVID-19 vaccine push — was intended to cover a significant portion of the project. Staff said total available grant funds reported on December 31 were about $330,188. Commissioners asked whether other CDC or state allocations could be repurposed; staff said some smaller CDC infrastructure funds remain but may not be allowable for construction without MDH confirmation.

Discussion points included whether to accept materials Weezer has already purchased, whether the county could hire a different contractor to install those materials if reimbursed, and whether contracts must be rebid if the funding source changes. A county official said the project used federal prevailing wage requirements because it relied on federal grant funds, and that could affect procurement and cost.

Commissioners asked staff to obtain a detailed invoice and materials inventory from Weezer Brothers, confirm whether costs submitted by the end-of-day April 4 would be honored by MDH, ask contractors about restocking or cancellation penalties, and pursue other revenue sources. Staff said they would return with updated information and a list of any recoverable expenses.

The board did not take a formal vote on the project at the meeting; the item was discussed and staff were directed to gather invoices, inventory data and potential funding options for a future meeting.","County staff told commissioners a federal COVID-era grant routed through the Minnesota Department of Health was rescinded, pausing work on a Community Services building project and prompting staff to seek which expenses can be reimbursed by a March 24 cutoff.","actionData","errors"]

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Votes at a glance: Houston County Board actions April 14, 2025

Commissioners accept long-time administrative assistant's retirement; table search for replacement pending review

Board approves annual contract with ABC Woodland for supported employment services

Board delays tee-hangar contract decision while approving FAA construction administration firm

Houston County halts public health building work after federal grant funding is rescinded