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St. Louis County approves two liquor licenses, awards road contracts and adopts a four‑day supplemental workweek
Summary
At its meeting the board approved off‑sale liquor licenses for West End Tavern and Timber Bay Lodge, awarded two public‑works construction contracts and adopted a supplemental four‑day workweek agreement for specified highway maintenance divisions (2026–2028).
The St. Louis County Board voted on several routine but consequential items during the session in Lavelle Township.
Licenses: After public hearings, the board approved an off‑sale intoxicating liquor license for BJC Hospitality LLC doing business as West End Tavern in Beatty Township and a separate license for Saunder Line Resorts doing business as Timber Bay Lodge. County Attorney Kim Mackey confirmed required documentation was on file for both applications; applicants stated they had reviewed county ordinance 28 and would comply with state and county liquor laws.
Public‑works contracts: The board awarded a multi‑site culvert and surfacing package to Senate Contracting (Proctor, MN) after bids came in well under engineer estimates and approved a second project (grading, concrete/roundabout/ADA/lighting) awarded to the low responsive bidder listed in the packet (noted as Yuland). Administrators said the awards make use of state aid, transportation sales tax and local levy dollars.
Labor schedule resolution: The board adopted a resolution to execute a supplemental labor agreement that establishes a four‑day workweek for specified highway maintenance divisions covered by the Teamsters unit for 2026–2028. Administration said the agreement has been used previously and includes an out clause.
Votes at a glance: - West End Tavern (BJC Hospitality LLC) — outcome: approved (roll call recorded; unanimous) - Timber Bay Lodge (Saunder Line Resorts) — outcome: approved (roll call recorded; unanimous) - Consent agenda — outcome: approved (roll call recorded; unanimous) - Board letter 26‑142 (grading/bituminous/culverts) — outcome: awarded to Senate Contracting (approved by roll call) - Board letter 26‑143 (grading/roundabout/ADA/lighting) — outcome: awarded to packet‑listed low bidder (approved by roll call) - Board letter 26‑144 (supplemental labor agreement — four‑day workweek) — outcome: approved (roll call recorded; unanimous)
What this means: Approvals allow staff to finalize licenses and contracts and proceed with project planning and procurement. The labor agreement will be implemented with participating highway maintenance divisions; administration will coordinate operational rollout.
Meeting end: The board adjourned after commissioner updates and lobbying reports.
