Washington County — Agenda
Tuesday, October 27, 2026
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## GOLD LINE JOINT POWERS BOARD
## AGENDA
Wednesday, October 28, 2026,
Consistent with Minn. Stat. 13D.02, one or more commissioners m
ay participate in this
meeting by interactive technology.
Immediately following the conclusion of the Gold Line Executive Change Control Board
(ECCB), which starts at 9:30 AM
Washington County Central Service Ce nter, Ground Floor Conference Room E115
## 1261 Woodlane Dr, Woodbury, MN 55125
* Attachments
## I.CALL TO ORDER
## II.ROLL CALL
## III.ACTION ITEMS
a.Meeting Agenda
b.May 27, 2026 Meeting Minutes *
c.Resolution GLJPB #2026-01 - Resolution Recognizing Gold Line Joint Powers Board
## Member Commissioner Rafael Ortega *
## d.Resolution GLJPB #2026-02 Resolution Recognizing Gold Line Joint Powers Board
## Member Commissioner Michelle Clasen *
Approval
of Amendment #5 to the Contract Between Gold Line Joint Powers Board and
## Mary Richardson for Strategic Planning and Policy Consulting Services *
## IV.INFORMATION ITEMS
## a.Gold Line Joint Powers Board 2025 Audit *
## b.Joint Powers Board Financial Update *
c.Next Meeting – TBD
## V.ADJOURNMENT
## GOLD
## LINE JOINT POWERS BOARD
## MINUTES
Areas of Interest (2)
- Gold Line JPB prepares for major leadership transition as two founding/long-term commissioners depart at year-end.
- Strategic planning contract with Mary Richardson secured through 2027 to navigate post-opening project phases.
Topic analysis (4)
Resolution GLJPB #2026-01
Resolution recognizing outgoing Ramsey County Commissioner Rafael Ortega for his contributions to the Gold Line BRT project and board service since 2019.
Resolution GLJPB #2026-02
Resolution recognizing outgoing Washington County Commissioner Michelle Clasen for her leadership and service on the Board since 2023.
Amendment #5 - Mary Richardson Contract
Approval to extend consulting contract through Dec 31, 2027, at $275/hr, increasing the contract cap by $25,000.
Gold Line Joint Powers Board 2025 Audit
Presentation by CliftonLarsonAllen regarding the 2025 fiscal year audit, with no significant findings reported.
People (4)
Rafael OrtegaRamsey County CommissionerCompleting his term on the Gold Line Joint Powers Board on December 31, 2026.
Completing his term on the Gold Line Joint Powers Board on December 31, 2026.
Michelle ClasenWashington County CommissionerCompleting her term on the Gold Line Joint Powers Board on December 31, 2026.
Completing her term on the Gold Line Joint Powers Board on December 31, 2026.
Mary RichardsonConsultantProviding strategic planning services; contract extended through 2027.
Providing strategic planning services; contract extended through 2027.
Becca NielsenManagerCliftonLarsonAllen representative presenting the 2025 audit findings.
CliftonLarsonAllen representative presenting the 2025 audit findings.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (1)
- October 28, 2026, immediately following the 9:30 AM ECCB meeting at Washington County Central Service Center, Woodbury, MN.
Ordinances & Resolutions (2)
Resolution recognizing Gold Line Joint Powers Board Member Commissioner Rafael Ortega.
Resolution recognizing Gold Line Joint Powers Board Member Commissioner Michelle Clasen.