BOARD NEWS
APRIL BOARD ACTIONS
April 10, 2012
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Expansion and Remodeling of Adult Corrections Facility Kitchen Approved
The Board approved a $1,998,000 contract to expand and remodel the outdated kitchen at the county Adult Corrections Facility (ACF) located in Plymouth. Forty years ago the kitchen served about 600 meals daily. Today the kitchen provides about 3,000 meals daily for ACF and the Juvenile Detention Center (JDC) in downtown Minneapolis and the County Home School (CHS) in Minnetonka.
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Solid Waste Management Master Plan 2012-2030 Approved
The Board has approved the master plan for recycling and management of waste material to help residents reduce, reuse and recycle. Hennepin County is a national leader in diverting municipal solid waste from landfills through its many programs. The master plan is available here.
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Spring 2012 Youth Sports Grants
The Board approved 24 spring youth sports grants for $144,400. See the full news release for groups receiving funding.
For greater detail on these and other Board actions approved on Tuesday, April 10, read the news release. April 24, 2012
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Final Redistricting Plan Approved
The Board unanimously approved the final redistricting plan for county commissioner districts. Districts 5, 6, and 7 are already on the ballot for this fall because of expiration of terms. Due to variations in population of at least five percent, districts 1 and 2 will also require elections. This means five of the seven districts will be on the ballot this fall. All Hennepin County residents will receive a postcard in July showing the new district boundaries and designated polling places. Click here for details and here for a map of the new boundaries.
The Sixth District added population and now includes all of Orono, Spring Park and precincts two and four of Mound.
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JAG Funding Agreement Approved
The Board approved an agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice and accepted $263,653 in Justice Assistance Grant funding.
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Agreement with The NetWork for Better Futures (NBF) for Deconstruction Services Approved
An agreement with The NetWork for Better Futures (NBF) was approved to salvage, reuse or recycle building materials from homes that have been acquired by the county before they are demolished or remodeled. NBF salvages hardwood floors, molding, copper, doorknobs and other fixtures.
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Funding to Seal Abandoned Wells Received
The Board approved an agreement with the Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources and accepted a $42,000 Clean Water Fund grant to be used to seal abandoned or unused wells. The grant will help to seal approximately 30 high-priority wells to protect aquifers that supply water for municipal drinking water.
For greater detail on these and other Board actions approved on Tuesday, April 24, read the news release.
BOARD BRIEFINGS
In addition to our regularly scheduled board meetings, the board often meets on Thursday mornings to receive "Board Briefings." These are informal opportunities to discuss emerging issues. No decisions are made. Board Briefings occur in the Boardroom on the 24th floor of the Hennepin County Government Center and are open to the public.
April 19, 2012
The Board was briefed on two topics:
- Staff presented information on internet technology, particularly as it relates to county web services and efforts to update the county website.
- Staff also presented information relating to the Northwest Family Services Center and updated the Board on the status of the development of additional regional human services sites. The Northwest Family Services Center is being constructed in Brooklyn Center in partnership with the Osseo School District and the Community Emergency Assistance Program (CEAP). Its design includes flexible work space components in support of the county's Results Oriented Work Environment. Construction is expected to be completed this fall.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
What: 2012 Hennepin County Consortium Consolidated Action Plan
Hennepin County is the lead agency for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) entitlement programs which includes Community Development Block Grants (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME), and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG). To receive funds, the County is required to develop a five-year plan outlining housing and community development needs and priorities.The Board of Commissioners established a public hearing to obtain public comment on the draft plan.
When: Tuesday, May 1, 2012 at 1:30 as part of the Public Works, Energy and Environment Committee.
Where: A-2400 Board Room of the Hennepin County Government Center - 300 S. 6th Street
What: Tax-Forfeited Property Auction
Hennepin County Taxpayer Services will hold a public auction of tax-forfeited properties. Tax-forfeited properties are those on which real estate property taxes were not paid. Included are thirty-two properties in Minneapolis; eight in Rogers; three in St. Bonafacius; and single properties in Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, Dayton and Eden Prairie. Information on all properties for sale is available here and specific rules for bidders here.
When: Friday, May 4 at 9:00 a.m.
Where: In the A Level Auditiorium of the Hennepin County Government Center - 300 S. 6th Street
What: Bottineau Transitway
The Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority established a public hearing to receive comments on the Bottineau Transitway Locally Preferred Alternatives Analysis report.
Bottineau Transitway is a proposed 13-mile transit line serving the cities of Minneapolis, Golden Valley, Robbinsdale, Crystal, New Hope, Brooklyn Park, Maple Grove and Osseo.
When: Tuesday, June 12, 2012 at 5:00 p.m.
Where: A2400 Board Room of the Hennepin County Government Center - 300 S. 6th Street
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