Property Records and Taxation Division Manager Retires
The board recognized longtime employee Jonell Sawyer for her 36 years of service to the county in the Property Records and Taxation department. Sawyer, who most recently served as the division manager for the department, is retiring this month and will be replaced by another longtime employee, Pam Leblanc. To watch the video on this item, click HERE.
No Parking Allowed Along Minard Lake
The board adopted a resolution restricting parking along the north side of 237th Avenue, adjacent to Minard Lake, in the city of East Bethel. Residents of the area, along with the city of East Bethel, requested parking in the area be restricted to ensure public safety. Minard Lake has no public access, and people have been known to park along 237th Avenue to access the lake. For more information on this item, click HERE. To watch the video on this item, click HERE.
Temporary Outdoor Dining Policy Approved
The board adopted a resolution that allows for temporary outdoor dining in some county right-of-way areas. This action was in response to the downturn in business many restaurants in the area have experienced as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. For more information on this item, click HERE. To watch the vide on this item, click HERE.
Food Trucks to be Allowed on Some County Property
Also in response to the impact COVID-19 is having on businesses, the board approved a special use permit that allows food trucks to operate on certain county-owned property. For more information on this item, click HERE. To watch the video on this item, click HERE.
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