Board approves liquor license, position reallocation and multiple public‑works contract awards
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Summary
In addition to fee and health items, the board approved an off‑sale liquor license for Wooden Table Inn, reallocated a vacant mental‑health position to a social‑services supervisor, and awarded multiple public‑works contracts that leverage bridge‑bond funds.
The St. Louis County Board approved several discrete items in the meeting's business segment.
Liquor license: The board held a public hearing on an application from M & T Wadena Inc., doing business as the Wooden Table Inn. County Attorney Kim Mackey confirmed the application packet contained the necessary documentation and stated no legal impediment to granting the off‑sale intoxicating liquor license. Applicant Steve Sosakral stated his name and address for the record and answered routine questions from commissioners about compliance. Commissioner McDonald moved the resolution to grant the license; the motion was seconded and the board approved the resolution.
Position reallocation (Health & Human Services): Chair Boyle moved a resolution to reallocate a vacant mental‑health professional position to a social‑services supervisor (resolution 25‑530). Administration explained supervisory span‑of‑control metrics and estimated the fiscal impact at under $10,000 for the year. The board voted to approve the reallocation.
Public‑works contract awards: The public‑works director and staff reported competitive bid results for bundled bridge projects. Staff highlighted a strategy of issuing bids earlier in the cycle to secure better contractor pricing and maximize bridge‑bond funding: one project receives approximately 75% bridge‑bond support and another roughly 40%. The board approved awards to the lowest responsive bidders as listed in the board letters (25‑531 and 25‑532).
Votes at a glance: - Wooden Table Inn off‑sale intoxicating liquor license — resolution moved and approved (mover: Commissioner McDonald). - Position reallocation (mental health professional → social‑services supervisor) — resolution moved and approved (mover: Chair Boyle). - Public works contract awards (board letters 25‑531, 25‑532) — awards approved to lowest responsive bidders; projects are partially funded by bridge bonding.
Implementation notes: Administration and relevant departments will finalize contract documents and proceed with procurement closeout; Human Services staff will implement the personnel reclassification following internal HR procedures.