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The Brown County Board of Commissioners is meeting to approve routine items and discuss several new business matters, including a purchase of service agreement for Harvest Counseling, a licensing report, an affordable housing appointment, and a mower purchase for Lake Hanska. The board will also consider a resolution to sell tax-forfeited lands.

• Resolution No. 2026-24: Tax-Forfeited Lands Sale
• Lake Hanska Mower Purchase
• Harvest Counseling Purchase of Service Agreement
• Statewide Affordable Housing Aid Commissioner Appointment
• 2026 Tax-Forfeited Properties (consent agenda)

Board of Commissioners

The Brown County Board of Commissioners will hold its regular meeting on August 18, 2026, at 9:00 AM. The agenda includes approval of consent agenda items (claims, proceedings, policy updates), new business with several resolutions (deputy registrar, forgivable loan, FTA drug/alcohol policy), personnel policy committee recommendations, and planning commission recommendations on three plats. A closed session is scheduled for social services claims payments.

• Resolution No. 2026-20: Deputy Registrar Revenue Sharing Fund
• Resolution No. 2026-21: Appointment of Deputy Registrar
• Resolution No. 2026-22: Forgivable Loan Agreement
• Preliminary Plat APP-P-0181, Final Plat APP-P-0182, Preliminary Plat APP-P-0183
• MCIT 2026 Dividend Distribution

The Brown County Board approved several resolutions, including forgiving a $405,228.74 demolition loan for the George's Ballroom property after conditions were met. They also adopted a resolution requesting state revenue sharing for deputy registrar offices, appointed a new deputy registrar, and approved multiple personnel policy changes. All votes were unanimous except one 4-1 vote on increasing life insurance benefits.

• Approved Resolution 2026-20 requesting state revenue sharing for deputy registrar offices (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2026-21 appointing Katelyn Christensen as Deputy Registrar (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2026-22 forgiving $405,228.74 demolition loan for George's Ballroom (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2026-23 adopting FTA Drug and Alcohol Program Policy (5-0)
• Approved vacation accrual ceiling increase from 200 to 240 hours (5-0)
• Tabled proposal to increase county premium contribution to 85% for full-time and 35% for part-time employees (5-0)
• Approved vacation accrual increase to 8.25 hours per pay period for 20+ years of service (5-0)
• Approved Group Life and AD&D benefit increase from $20,000 to $50,000 (4-1, Berg dissenting)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on a variance application from Steven Haala to reduce the required setback from 125 feet to 91 feet from the center of a county road in order to construct a 60x120 foot shed addition in the A-1 Agricultural Protection Zoning District. The meeting also includes call to order, approval of minutes from July 14, 2026, and adjournment.

• Variance APP-V-0081: reduce road setback from 125 ft to 91 ft for a 60x120 ft shed addition
• Property: Lot 1, Block 1 Moll’s 4th Subdivision, Home Township, Brown County
• Zoning district: A-1 Agricultural Protection

Planning Commission

Planning Commission

The Brown County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a preliminary plat for Schaefer's 4th Subdivision and review two other subdivision plats. Recommendations from this meeting will go to the County Board of Commissioners on August 18, 2026.

• Public hearing on preliminary plat of Schaefer's 4th Subdivision (APP-P-0181)
• Final plat of Berkner 5th Subdivision (APP-P-0182)
• Preliminary plat of Hel Trust Subdivision (APP-P-0183)
• Zoning report to be presented

Board of Adjustment

General

The Solid Waste Advisory Committee will discuss a landfill permit modification that would allow leachate recirculation, currently open for public comment until August 17, 2026. The committee will also receive updates on the approved Design and Response Plan (DRP), spring recycling collection, and agricultural plastic recycling.

• Landfill permit modification for leachate recirculation open for public comment until August 17, 2026
• MPCA approved the DRP on December 31, 2025, for three years
• Spring recycling collection update
• Ag plastic recycling discussion

Board of Commissioners

The Brown County Board of Commissioners will hold its regular meeting on August 4, 2026, at 9:00 AM. The agenda includes routine approvals such as previous meeting minutes, general government claims, and a joint powers recount agreement. Key items include an amended MnDOT lighting agreement for CSAH 11 & TH 14, a brief discussion on the SAP 008-617-010 reconstruction project for CSAH 17, and a highway department update. The board will also appoint a member to the Heart of New Ulm Leadership Committee.

• Amended MnDOT Rural Lighting Agreement — CSAH 11 & TH 14
• SAP 008-617-010 Reconstruction Project on CSAH 17 (3-minute discussion)
• Highway Department Monthly Update Report (10-minute presentation)
• Heart of New Ulm Leadership Committee Appointment (2-minute discussion)
• 2026 Joint Powers Recount Agreements

The board awarded the SAP 008-617-010 CSAH 17 Reconstruction Project contract to M.R. Paving & Excavating for $4,171,873.55, contingent on City of Comfrey approval. The consent agenda, including claims totaling $343,352.15 and several agreements, was approved 4-0-1 with Commissioner Borchert abstaining. Commissioner Borchert was appointed to the Heart of New Ulm Leadership committee, also with his abstention.

• Awarded CSAH 17 reconstruction contract to M.R. Paving & Excavating ($4,171,873.55)
• Approved consent agenda including claims totaling $343,352.15 (4-0-1)
• Approved 2026 Joint Powers Recount Agreements
• Approved amended MnDOT Rural Lighting Agreement for CSAH 11 & TH 14
• Accepted Highway Department Monthly Update
• Appointed Dave Borchert to Heart of New Ulm Leadership committee (4-0-1)

General

The Brown County Park Commission is meeting to receive reports on several county parks and discuss a dam inspection report. The body will also review an update to the Lake Hanska County Park Master Plan.

• Mound Creek Dam Inspection Report signed by County Board on July 7, 2026
• Lake Hanska County Park Master Plan Update
• Reports on Lake Hanska, Lost Dog and Fox Hunters, Mound Creek, and Treml parks

Board of Commissioners

The Brown County Board of Commissioners will review and approve the consent agenda, including prior meeting approvals and general government claims. The board will discuss several operational items such as a badge printer purchase, drainage ditch tree, brush, and weed control spraying and payment request, and equipment replacements for a heat exchanger, a dispatch center heat pump, and a courthouse ADA restroom. Additional topics include planning commission plat recommendations, a Q2 2026 budget report, and a legal services contract with Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP.

• Badge printer purchase
• Drainage ditch tree, brush, and weed control spraying and payment request
• Heat exchanger replacement
• LEC Dispatch Center heat pump replacement
• Q2 2026 budget report

The Board approved several facility maintenance projects, including courthouse restroom updates and HVAC replacements. It also authorized road closures for Hanska's 125th Community Celebration and approved two plat applications. General government and human services claims were processed.

• Approved $20,746.64 for 3rd floor Courthouse restroom ADA compliance updates
• Approved road closures on CSAH 13 & 20 for Hanska’s 125th Community Celebration (August 22, 2026)
• Approved $18,250 for a steam heat exchanger and condensate pump from Gag Sheet Metal, Inc.
• Approved $12,595 for a heat pump for the LEC Dispatch Center from Gag Sheet Metal, Inc.
• Approved $15,970 for a rooftop air handler unit from Nilson Heating & Air Conditioning
• Approved Final Plat APP-P0180 for Pat Mohr (4-0)
• Approved Preliminary Plat APP-P-0182 for Stephanie Braun (4-0)
• Approved $2,450 purchase of an Entrust Sigma ID3 printer from Identisys

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider two subdivision plat applications: a final plat for Mohr’s 2nd Subdivision (APP‑P‑0180) and a preliminary plat for the Berkner 5th Subdivision (APP‑P‑0182). After discussion, the commission will forward any recommendations to the County Board of Commissioners at their July 21, 2026 meeting. The agenda also includes a zoning report and routine administrative items.

• Final plat review for Mohr’s 2nd Subdivision (APP‑P‑0180)
• Preliminary plat review for Berkner 5th Subdivision (APP‑P‑0182)
• Zoning report
• Recommendations to be sent to County Board of Commissioners on July 21, 2026
• Next Planning Commission meeting scheduled for August 11, 2026

The Brown County Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously recommended approval of two plat applications to the County Board. The first, APP-P-0180, splits a house site from tillable acres on Mohr's 2nd Subdivision. The second, APP-P-0182, splits outbuildings from a house on Berkner 5th Subdivision. Both motions passed 3-0.

• Approved minutes from June 9, 2026, with one spelling correction (3-0)
• Recommended approval of final plat APP-P-0180 to split house site from tillable acres (3-0)
• Recommended approval of preliminary plat APP-P-0182 to split outbuildings from house (3-0)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing regarding a variance application for a property in Milford Township. The board will determine if a side property line setback can be reduced to allow for a building addition.

• Public hearing for APP-V-0080: Variance request by Dennis Gustafson to reduce a side property line setback from 10 feet to 8.6 feet for a 10x32 foot shed addition

The Brown County Board of Adjustment approved a variance application by Dennis Gustafson to reduce the required side property line setback from 10 feet to 8.6 feet for a 10x32-foot shed addition in the A-1 Agricultural Protection Zoning District. The motion passed unanimously on a 4-0 vote. The meeting also included approval of the May 12, 2026 minutes.

• Approved variance APP-V-0080 for 1.4-foot side setback reduction (4-0)
• Approved minutes from May 12, 2026 (4-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Brown County Board of Commissioners will review and approve claims, staffing reports, and agreements for daycare consultation. The meeting includes updates on public health, highway operations, and a resolution for a Comprehensive Watershed Management Plan.

• Approval of General Government Claims
• 2026-2027 Daycare Consult Agreements
• Resolution No. 2026-19: Comprehensive Watershed Management Plan
• Public Health Q2 Update
• Highway Department Monthly Update Report

The board approved Resolution 2026-19, adopting the Minnesota River Mankato Comprehensive Watershed Management Plan, which replaces the local water management plan for the county area within the plan. The board also approved the consent agenda, including claims totaling $231,695.04 (minus one unapproved claim), and approved two drainage repair requests totaling $125,536.14. All votes were unanimous (4-0).

• Approved Resolution 2026-19 adopting the Minnesota River Mankato Comprehensive Watershed Management Plan (roll-call vote 4-0).
• Approved the consent agenda, including claims totaling $231,695.04, excluding a $477.21 claim to 4Imprint Inc.
• Approved drainage repair requests: CD16 24-003 ($74,910.00) and CD16 26-022 ($50,626.14).
• Received and filed the Public Health Update for Quarter 2 of 2026.
• Accepted and filed the Highway Department Monthly Update for Construction and Maintenance Projects.
• Authorized the Vice Chair to sign the Wellner Hageman Dam Inspection Report.

Board of Commissioners

The Brown County Board of Commissioners will consider a resolution to set the 2027 transit budget and purchase a new bus. They will also discuss a procurement policy for the Heartland/Hermann Express, a BCHS bus driver position, and several housing and human services initiatives. Additional items include infrastructure projects, a performance measures report, and an ordinance updating the comprehensive land use plan.

• Resolution No. 2026-18: 2027 Transit Budget Resolution and Bus Purchase
• Ordinance No. 2026-2: Comprehensive Land Use Plan
• SAP 008-617-010 Reconstruction Project on County State‑Aid Highway 17
• County Ditch 44 Tile Outlet Cleanout
• Private Well Testing Grant

The board approved and adopted Ordinance No. 2026-2, the Brown County Comprehensive Land Use Plan, replacing the 1991 plan. It also approved the 2027 MnDOT transit budget and bus purchase (Resolution 2026-18) and participation in the Performance Measures Program (Resolution 2026-17). A new full-time transit bus driver position was approved, and a Family Based Provider position was added to the preliminary 2027 budget on a 3-2 vote.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 2026-2, the Brown County Comprehensive Land Use Plan.
• Approved Resolution No. 2026-18, the 2027 MnDOT Transit budget and bus purchase (5-0).
• Approved Resolution No. 2026-17, participation in the Performance Measures Program.
• Approved a new full-time transit bus driver position, replacing two part-time postings.
• Approved the inclusion of one FTE Family Based Provider position in the preliminary 2027 budget (3-2).
• Approved the Brown County Statewide Affordable Housing Aid RFP and Agreement.
• Approved the CD 44 tile outlet cleanout project to Precision Farm Drainage for $4,880.00.
• Approved applications for Healthy Housing Grant ($120,000) and Private Well Testing Grant ($28,980).

Safety Committee

Board of Commissioners

The Brown County Board of Commissioners will consider a resolution authorizing a Carbon Reduction Project electric truck purchase agreement with the City of Springfield. They will also review final plats for three subdivisions, approve consent agenda items including an opioid settlement grant recipient, and discuss a park manager position. A closed session will address social services claims payments.

• Resolution No. 2026-16: City of Springfield Carbon Reduction Project EV Truck Purchase Agreement
• Final Plat APP-P-0178
• Final Plat APP-P-0179
• Preliminary Plat APP-P-0180
• Opioid Settlement Grant Recipient

The Brown County Board of Commissioners approved a Carbon Reduction Program agreement with the City of Springfield, accepted several plat applications, and authorized a new Park Manager position. The board also approved a $249,927.51 social services payment in closed session and various claims and reports.

• Approved Carbon Reduction Program Agreement with City of Springfield (4-0)
• Approved Final Plat APP-P-0178 for Vogel's 9th Subdivision Lot 1
• Approved Final Plat APP-P-0179 for Lipetzky Second Subdivision Lot 1
• Approved Preliminary Plat APP-P-0180 for Mohr Subdivision Lot 1
• Approved new Park Manager position and posting
• Approved $660 reimbursement to Park Caretaker Gary Schenk (4-0)
• Authorized $249,927.51 in Social Services claims
• Approved $178,340.20 in general government claims and $93,024.16 in human services claims

Planning Commission

The Brown County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the Draft Vision 2040 Comprehensive Land Use Plan. Additionally, the commission will consider final plats for Vogel’s Ninth Subdivision and Lipetzky Second Subdivision, and a preliminary plat for Mohr Subdivision. Approval of prior minutes and a zoning report are also on the agenda.

• Public hearing: Draft Vision 2040 Brown County Comprehensive Land Use Plan
• APP-P-0178: Final plat of Vogel’s Ninth Subdivision (applicant Scott Vogel)
• APP-P-0179: Final plat of Lipetzky Second Subdivision (applicant Tim Lipetzky)
• APP-P-0180: Preliminary plat of Mohr Subdivision (applicant Pat Mohr)

The Commission recommended the Draft Vision 2040 Brown County Comprehensive Land Use Plan for County Board approval. Additionally, three plat applications for property splits and acreage additions were recommended for approval.

• Recommended approval of Draft Vision 2040 Brown County Comprehensive Land Use Plan (4-0)
• Recommended approval of Final Plat APP-P-0178 for Scott Vogel to add acreage to grain bin site (4-0)
• Recommended approval of Final Plat APP-P-0179 for Timothy Lipetzky to split building site from tillable land (4-0)
• Recommended approval of Preliminary Plat APP-P-0180 for Pat Mohr to split residential site from tillable land (4-0)
• Approved May 12, 2026 meeting minutes (4-0)

Planning Commission

Board of Commissioners

The Brown County Board of Commissioners will meet to approve general government claims, liquor licenses, and a road closure request. The agenda includes reports on highway maintenance, staffing additions for 2027, and open enrollment.

• Approval of 2026 3.2 On-Sale/Wine Liquor Licenses
• Approval of 2026 Tobacco Licenses
• Approval of 2026 On-Sale Liquor License
• Approval of 2026 On and/or Off-Sale Liquor and Sunday Licenses
• County Road/Street Closure Request

The board approved a series of drainage repair contracts with individual costs ranging from $460.00 to $30,448.06. It also approved the UKG online enrollment service at $5,280.00 and the creation of part‑time bus driver positions for Heartland Express. A proposal to add an additional deputy sheriff to the 2027 budget was rejected by a 1‑4 vote. Consent agenda items, including liquor licenses, and the Highway Department monthly update were also approved.

• Approved multiple drainage repair contracts with costs $460.00–$30,448.06 (motion carried)
• Approved filing of the Highway Department Monthly Update (motion carried)
• Rejected addition of an extra deputy sheriff to the 2027 budget (1‑4 vote)
• Approved UKG online enrollment service costing $5,280.00 (motion carried)
• Approved opening Heartland Express intermittent part‑time bus driver positions (motion carried)
• Approved consent agenda items, including liquor licenses (motion carried)
• Accepted printed agenda (motion carried)
• Accepted and filed the consent agenda pending liquor license review (motion carried)

General

The Brown County Park Commission is meeting to review updates for the Lake Hanska Park Master Plan and a tree plan for Lost Dog and Fox Hunters Park. The body will also receive reports on several county parks and review actions taken by the County Board on May 19, 2026.

• Lake Hanska Park Master Plan update
• Lost Dog and Fox Hunters Park Tree Plan
• County Board acceptance of low bid from GK Drone Services LLC for spraying at Mound Creek
• County Board denial of Sandgren Trucking request for the Culvert Project
• Direction to replace South 15" culvert

Board of Commissioners

The Brown County Board will approve official proceedings, human services claims, and a lower-potency hemp retailer registration. The meeting includes presentations on corrections, family facilitation, and behavioral health programs.

• Approval of previous meeting proceedings and human services claims
• Lower-potency hemp edible retailer registration
• Presentation: FT Corrections Agent
• Presentation: Family Facilitator Program
• Presentation: Behavioral Health Program Update

The Board approved the hiring of a Corrections Agent for Mark Rolloff at the specified compensation rate. It also approved several program updates and reports, and convened a brief closed session for litigation strategy before reconvening the open session.

• Approved Corrections Agent offer to Mark Rolloff at $41.43/hr (motion carried)
• Approved Family Facilitator Program Overview filing (motion carried)
• Approved Behavioral Health Program Update filing (motion carried)
• Approved Human Services Monthly Update filing (motion carried)
• Approved consent agenda items including claims payments and staffing report (motion carried)
• Constituted closed session for litigation strategy planning (motion carried)
• Ended closed session and reconvened open session (motion carried)

Board of Commissioners

The Brown County Board of Commissioners will review several Planning Commission recommendations, including interim use permits, final plats, and a preliminary plat. The board will also consider a resolution for regional park and trails designation, discuss cybersecurity insurance and password manager purchases, and set the 2027 budget policy and guidelines. Routine items include claims approvals, a deputy registrar appointment, and monthly reports.

• Interim Use Permits APP-I-0029, -0030, -0031
• Final Plats APP-P-0175 and -0176
• Preliminary Plat APP-P-0178 and -0179
• Resolution No. 2026-14: Regional Park and Trails Designation
• 2027 Budget Policy, Guidelines, and Review Schedule

The Brown County Board approved several contracts for road work, infrastructure, and IT security, and made key personnel appointments. Kelly Hotovec was appointed as the County License Agent and Deputy Registrar. The board also approved multiple interim use permits for gravel mining.

• Approved Auditor‑Treasurer Kelly Hotovec as County License Agent and Deputy Registrar (5‑0)
• Approved $136,895 highway maintenance striping contract with Sir Lines‑A‑Lot (5‑0)
• Approved $278,000 aggregate screening contract at Alfred’s Pit with Timm’s Trucking Inc. (5‑0)
• Approved purchase of cybersecurity insurance for $22,256.64 (vote 4‑1, Commissioner Borchert dissenting)
• Approved purchase of Keeper Password Manager for $52,814.92 (5‑0)
• Approved four‑year appointment of Andrew Lang as Highway Engineer (5‑0)
• Approved drainage repair requests totaling $8,841 (Prairieville intake $2,836; Stark replacement $1,500; Prairieville slough tile outlet $4,505) (5‑0)
• Approved Interim Use Permit APP‑1‑0029 for gravel mining in North Star Township (5‑0)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will conduct routine business including officer elections and approval of the September 9, 2025 minutes. The main agenda item is a public hearing on variance application APP-V-0079. The applicant seeks to reduce the required 50‑foot setback to 20 feet to build a 630‑square‑foot garage on Lot 9, Block 1 Oakwood Heights in the R‑1 Residential District.

• Public hearing on APP-V-0079: variance to reduce setback from 50 ft to 20 ft for a 630 sq ft garage addition on Oakwood Heights (R‑1 Residential District).

The Board of Adjustment approved a variance for a 630 square foot garage addition in the R-1 Residential District. The approval allows a reduction in the required setback from a non-eroding bluff from 50 feet to 20 feet.

• Elected Tony Boelter as Chair (5-0)
• Elected Jim Krueger as Vice-Chair and Zoning Administrator as Secretary (5-0)
• Approved September 9, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Approved variance #APP-V-0079 for Jason & Melanie Mohror to reduce bluff setback to 20 feet (4-1)

Planning Commission

The Brown County Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding three applications for interim use permits for gravel mining and processing. The commission will also consider four subdivision plat applications. Recommendations from this meeting will be sent to the County Board of Commissioners on May 19, 2026.

• Public hearing for APP-I-0029: gravel mine permit for Joseph Greobner & Groebner Farms Partnership
• Public hearing for APP-I-0030: gravel mine permit for L&S Construction Corporation
• Public hearing for APP-I-0031: gravel mine and hot-mix plant permit for Brian & Teresa Aschenbrenner
• Final Plat consideration for Bartz Subdivision (APP-P-0175) and Jackson Subdivision (APP-P-0176)
• Preliminary Plat consideration for Vogel’s Ninth Subdivision (APP-P-0178) and Lipetzky Second Subdivision (APP-P-0179)

Board of Commissioners

The Brown County Board of Commissioners will meet to review road surface projects and land sales. The board will also consider bids and proposals for the Brown County Health System (BCHS).

• Resolution No. 2026-13: Tax-Forfeited Lands Sale
• Surface Rehabilitation Projects on CSAH 2, CSAH 8 & CR 102
• BCHS ACME Bid Approval
• Miller Dunwiddie BCHS Proposal
• County Ditch 16 Tile Replacement Repair

The Board adopted Resolution No. 2026-13 to hold a public auction of tax‑forfeited lands on June 25, 2026 (5‑0 vote). It also approved several infrastructure contracts, including a $49,041.45 tile‑replacement project, a $4,578,579.50 surface‑rehabilitation contract, and a $23,710 historic‑preservation design fee. Additional actions included approving drainage repairs, a road closure for The Pig & Plow, and authorizing feed‑lot program reporting.

• Approved Tax‑Forfeited Land Sale 2026 auction (5‑0)
• Approved drainage repair payments totaling $15,? (motion carried)
• Awarded CD 16 Tile Replacement contract to Ellingson Companies for $49,041.45 (motion carried)
• Awarded Surface Rehabilitation contract to Duininck, Inc. for $4,578,579.50 (motion carried)
• Approved road closure for The Pig & Plow on CSAH 31 (motion carried)
• Approved Miller Dunwiddie exterior preservation design fee up to $23,710 (motion carried)
• Approved Brown County Historical Society Phase 5 contract to ACME Tuckpointing & Restoration for $275,200 contingent on grant (motion carried)
• Tabled UKG online enrollment request (motion carried)

General

The Brown County Park Commission will elect officers, approve minutes from November 3, 2025, and receive reports on four county parks. New business includes discussion of a spraying contract for noxious weeds at Mound Creek County Park and an update on the Lake Hanska Master Plan. Old business covers updates on a proposed tree planting at Lost Dog and Fox Hunters Park and the Altermatt Lake Outlet project. The commission will also consider changing the June meeting location to Lake Hanska County Park.

• Mound Creek Spraying Contract – staff requested bids for weed spraying
• Lake Hanska Master Plan Update – staff to provide update
• Lost Dog and Fox Hunters Park Tree Update – proposed tree planting
• Altermatt Lake Outlet – staff to provide project update
• Park Commission Schedule Change – move June meeting to Lake Hanska County Park

Board of Commissioners

The Brown County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on April 28, 2026. The consent agenda includes approval of previous minutes, human services claims payments, a Leavenworth Baseball Association off-site gambling application, and a staffing report. New business items include employee recognition, a 30-minute presentation on the SCHA annual report, human services write-offs, and a 25-minute update on the Income Maintenance Fraud and Collections Program. The board will also consider historical society bills and committee reports.

• Leavenworth Baseball Association off-site gambling application
• SCHA annual report (30-minute presentation)
• Human Services Income Maintenance Fraud and Collections Program update
• Human Services write-offs approval
• Historical Society bills review

The Board approved the consent agenda items, accepted the 2025 South County Health Alliance Annual Report, and approved Human Services write‑offs totaling $19,661.28. It also approved a $2,829.50 payment for 50% of drain relocation and valve replacement costs for the Brown County Historical Society building. All motions were seconded and carried.

• Accepted printed agenda (motion carried)
• Approved consent agenda items (motion carried)
• Accepted and filed 2025 South County Health Alliance Annual Report (motion carried)
• Approved Human Services write‑offs of $19,661.28 (motion carried)
• Accepted and filed 2025 Human Services Income Maintenance Fraud and Collections Program report (motion carried)
• Accepted and filed Human Services Monthly Update report (motion carried)
• Approved payment of $2,829.50 for 50% of drain relocation and valve replacement costs for the Historical Society building (motion carried)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider several interim use permits and preliminary plats. The meeting includes discussions on a public alerting program agreement and a first-quarter budget report.

• Interim Use Permits APP-I-0026, APP-I-0027, and APP-I-0028
• Preliminary Plats APP-P-0175 and APP-P-0176
• Everbridge Public Alerting Program Agreement
• County Ditch 16 - CSAH 5 Tile Road Crossing
• Q1 2026 Budget Report

The board approved a $96,500 purchase of a Marathon 270 EP Melter, authorized three Interim Use Permits for gravel mining, and approved two preliminary plat splits. Additional actions included hiring a part‑time license bureau technician, a $665 drainage repair, dismissal of a tile‑bore quote, and payment of $203,731.87 in social services claims. The Q1 2026 budget report was accepted and filed.

• Approved purchase of Marathon 270 EP Melter for $96,500 (5-0 roll‑call)
• Approved Interim Use Permit APP‑I‑0026 for Home Farm Partnership gravel mine (5-0)
• Approved Interim Use Permit APP‑I‑0027 for Leon & Renee Kral gravel mine (5-0)
• Approved Interim Use Permit APP‑I‑0028 for Jeremy R. Seifert gravel mine (5-0)
• Approved Preliminary Plat APP‑P‑0175 to split Bartz Subdivision parcels (5-0)
• Approved Preliminary Plat APP‑P‑01676 to split Jackson Subdivision parcels (5-0)
• Approved hiring of a part‑time license bureau technician up to 29 hrs/week (motion carried)
• Approved payment of $203,731.87 for Social Services claims (motion carried)

Planning Commission

The Brown County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on four interim use permit applications for gravel mines and consider two preliminary subdivision plats. The commission's recommendations will be sent to the County Board of Commissioners on April 21, 2026.

• Public hearing on APP-I-0026 for Home Farm Partnership gravel mine
• Public hearing on APP-I-0027 for Leon Kral gravel mine
• Public hearing on APP-I-0028 for Jeremy Seifert gravel mine
• Consideration of Preliminary Plat for Bartz Subdivision (APP-P-0175)
• Consideration of Preliminary Plat for Jackson Subdivision (APP-P-0176)

The commission approved the March 10, 2026 minutes by a 5‑0 vote. It then unanimously recommended the County Board approve three interim use permits for gravel mining (applications APP‑I‑0026, APP‑I‑0027, APP‑I‑0028) with the conditions outlined in the packets. Finally, it unanimously recommended approval of two preliminary plat applications (APP‑P‑0175 and APP‑P‑0176) to split parcels.

• Approved March 10 minutes (5‑0)
• Recommended approval of Interim Use Permit APP‑I‑0026 (5‑0)
• Recommended approval of Interim Use Permit APP‑I‑0027 (5‑0)
• Recommended approval of Interim Use Permit APP‑I‑0028 (5‑0)
• Recommended approval of Preliminary Plat APP‑P‑0175 (5‑0)
• Recommended approval of Preliminary Plat APP‑P‑0176 (5‑0)

Safety Committee