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Carver County Board of Commissioners--Regular Session - April 8th, 2025

Carver CountyWednesday, April 9, 2025
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Introduction of Chief Deputy County Attorney Jennifer Tishi

Introduction of Attorney Meg Doyle

Public comment on environmental safety at a Wakonia cabinet shop

Public comment regarding contractor's yard regulations and bonds

Approval of April 1st, 2025 meeting minutes

Update on NCAA women's championship and Paige Becker

Emerald Ash Borer update and Minowasha Park improvements

Legislative priorities regarding property tax increases

Carver County Library 2024 annual report

Highway 212 construction and closure updates

Discussion of 2026 budget challenges and state shifts

Midwest Medical Examiner report findings

Approval of collective bargaining agreement for supervisors/managers

Proclamation of National Public Health Week (April 7-13, 2025)

Semi-annual report to the Carver County Community Health Board

Full Document Analysis

Votes (3)

Agenda review and adoption

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Udman · Seconded by Lynch

Approval of April 1st, 2025 minutes

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Fehee · Seconded by Lynch

Approval of consent agenda

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Lynch · Seconded by Anderson

Notable Quotes (3)

She carries the same values that certainly I have and the county has.

— Mark Mets
PersonnelEndorsing Jennifer Tishi.

There's not a place for me to live in Carver County at $53,000 a year.

— Commissioner Udman
Economic DevelopmentReporting a conversation with a Quick Trip employee regarding housing affordability.

We are the healthiest. I don't know 28 years in a row. So, I appreciate it.

— Commissioner Workman
Public HealthCommenting on the Public Health Department's performance.

People (5)

Mark MetsCarver County Attorney

Introduced new deputy staff and discussed office appointments.

1 quote

“She's really very bright, hardworking, kind person, really is going to be a a a good collaborator.”

Describing Jennifer Tishi's suitability for Chief Deputy County Attorney.

Jennifer TishiChief Deputy County Attorney

Promoted to Chief Deputy; formerly Civil Division manager.

1 quote

“I am super excited. Uh thank you, Mark, for those kind words.”

Acceptance of her new appointment.

Nicholas SchultzResident

Advocated for better environmental oversight and contractor yard regulations.

1 quote

“We got small children with lungs. It's very important that we don't allow this.”

Expressing concern regarding air quality at a local cabinet shop.

Commissioner UdmanCommissioner

Reported on legislative priorities and potential tax levy impacts.

1 quote

“Our lobbyist suggested that we may have to contemplate it at a county level as much as a 27 to 32%age property tax increase.”

Warning about the impact of state budget shifts on county taxpayers.

Commissioner WorkmanBoard Chair

Presided over the meeting and read the Public Health Week proclamation.

Places Mentioned

Carver CountyScott CountyCity of BloomingtonCologneWakoniaMinowasha ParkChaskaDenver, Colorado

Events & Meetings (4)

  • April 1, 2025: Board meeting (minutes approval)
  • April 7-13, 2025: National Public Health Week
  • October 10, 2025: Highway 212 closure (7:00 PM)
  • October 14, 2025: Additional Highway closures

Ordinances & Resolutions (1)

Resolution 3.1

Proclaim April 7-13, 2025, as National Public Health Week.

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