Washington County Notes: Manning Project Moves Forward

County will begin acquiring right-of-way for 2014 Manning Avenue project

The Washington County Board will proceed with right-of-way acquisition for an upgrade to Manning Avenue from County State Aid Highway 12 to Highway 96.

Construction will begin in 2014, and it will be a joint project between the county, Stillwater, Grant and Stillwater Township.

Right-of-way from 22 parcels will be required, with an anticipated cost of $350,000.

Temporary liquor license requested for event at Big River Farms in May Township

The Washington County Board approved two temporary licenses for the Minnesota Food Association to host special events on Sept. 22 and Oct. 12 at Big River Farms in the Wilder Forest in May Township.

State law states the county is responsible for issuing liquor licenses in townships.

The organization must provide proof of insurance and pay a $75 fee, and the Sheriff’s Office is notified of the event.

Board moves to fix for public works septic system

The Washington County Board will streamline a process to allow Public Works to replace its septic system in its North Shop in Stillwater Township, which quit functioning over two weeks ago.

The Public Works building is in a rural area on Myeron Road North. The staff and any visitors to the building have been using portable toilets in the interim.

The county Department of Public Health and Environment has inspected the site, and no significant environmental impact was found.

The county will gather a professional services team to come up with short-term and long-term solutions that meet current environmental codes, rules and best management practices. 

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