Sherburne County Commissioners are eschewing the formalities of the boardroom for a more casual setting early next month. According to a recent post on Sherburne County's official website, they've scheduled a lunch gathering for November 4th at 11:30 a.m. to be held at Brickyard Bar & Grill, located at 8475 Main Street in Clear Lake.
Explicitly noted in the announcement, the gathering is strictly social—no county business will be on the table, or the menu, for that matter. In fact, "There is no agenda prepared for this gathering," the Sherburne County clarified. It seems the commissioners' rendezvous is simply an opportunity to break bread together, without the weight of governance between bites.
Nevertheless, a hint of civic transparency lingers, as members of the public interested in observing their local officials in a non-official capacity are invited to attend. Accommodations for spectators will be made "to the extent practicable and allowed by the hosting venue," the Sherburne County announcement assures potential onlookers.
Questions about the impending social affair, or details on observer logistics, are directed to the desk of County Administrator Bruce Messelt. He can be reached via phone at (763) 765-3006 or by email at [email protected], offering direct lines of communication for those seeking clarity, or simply to RSVP.
The event's laid-back tenor is perhaps a subtle nod to the commissioners' desire to foster community relations outside of the formalities that usually gird their interactions with the public. Yet, it remains to be seen if constituents will take up the opportunity to see their elected representatives in a different light—or setting, as it were. The details for the casual meeting are available for public perusal on the county's website.
