Dodge County public meetings in 2022

Fairview Care Center Board of Commissioners - Regular Meeting

The Fairview Care Center Board will consider approving the 2023 operational budget and capital plan draft, along with December bills and November financials. The board will also review a request to create a part-time social work assistant position and receive a workforce update.

• Review and approval of 2023 Capital Plan Budget Draft and 2023 Operational Budget Draft
• Approval of December bills and November financials
• Review and approval of a part-time social work assistant position
• November/December workforce update (information only)
• Approval of November personnel changes

The Board approved the 2023 Operational Budget Draft and a 2023 Capital Plan Draft totaling $443,770, with the requirement that individual projects be brought back for approval. The Board also authorized the creation of a part-time Social Work Assistant position and approved December bills.

• Approved 2023 Capital Plan Draft totaling $443,770 (Motion carried)
• Approved 2023 Operational Budget Draft (Motion carried)
• Approved creation of part-time Social Work Assistant position (Motion carried)
• Approved December bills in the amount of $140,879.43 (Motion carried)
• Approved November financials (Motion carried)
• Approved November personnel changes (Motion carried)
• Approved November 22nd, 2022 meeting minutes (Motion carried)

Public Health Committee - Committee Meeting

The Dodge County Public Health Committee will meet to receive an update from the Public Health Director, consider approval of public health donations, and vote on 2023 tobacco retailer licenses.

• Public Health Update from Director Amy Evans
• Request to approve public health donations
• Request to approve 2023 tobacco retailer licenses

Administration Committee - Committee Meeting

The Dodge County Administration Committee will meet to approve minutes from prior meetings, discuss commissioner warrants, consider a Gold Star donation, and review the personnel agenda.

• Approval of Committee of the Whole minutes from Dec 13, 2022
• Approval of Board of Commissioners minutes from Dec 13, 2022
• Review of Commissioner Warrants
• Discussion of Gold Star Donation
• Review of Personnel Agenda for Dec 27, 2022

Committee of the Whole - Committee Meeting

The Dodge County Committee of the Whole will convene to discuss a property owner concern, 2023 county board committee assignments, and a fee schedule discussion. No final decisions are made at this committee meeting.

The Committee of the Whole heard testimony from residents regarding stray bullets hitting homes and solar panels in Mantorville. The Board reviewed 2023 committee assignments and a proposed fee schedule for future approval. No formal votes were taken during the meeting.

Board of Commissioners - Regular Meeting

The board will consider a tax abatement request, a labor agreement with the Transfer Station Local 49, and a MnDOT agreement for federal funds. They will also discuss a consent agenda including 2023 tobacco retailer licenses and receive various reports.

• Tax abatement request
• Labor agreement with Transfer Station Local 49
• MnDOT agreement for use of federal funds
• 2023 tobacco retailer licenses
• Public health donations

The Board unanimously denied a tax abatement request from KC DT, LLC for a new construction project in Kasson. Other actions included approving a labor agreement for the Transfer Station and authorizing federal funds for transportation projects.

• Denied tax abatement request from KC DT, LLC (Unanimous)
• Approved $221,021.03 in bills (Unanimous)
• Adopted resolution urging legislature to change community supervision funding formula (Unanimous)
• Approved 2023 lease agreement with MnPrairie (Unanimous)
• Approved personnel actions including one new vacancy and five step increases (Unanimous)
• Adopted resolution to accept federal aid funds via MnDOT (Unanimous)
• Approved 2023-2025 labor agreement with Transfer Station Local 49 (Unanimous)
• Accepted $750 in public health donations and $532 for Gold Star Memorial (Unanimous)

Administration Committee - Committee Meeting

The Dodge County Administration Committee is meeting to discuss and act on routine administrative matters, including approval of commissioner warrants and final payment of bills for 2022, as well as a personnel agenda. The meeting also includes a resolution for a premises permit application. No major policy decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

• Approval of commissioner warrants
• Final payment of bills for 2022
• Personnel agenda for December 13, 2022
• Resolution for premises permit application

Public Health Committee - Committee Meeting

The Dodge County Public Health Committee will hear a Public Health Update from Director Amy Evans. This is the only item on the agenda for this meeting.

• Public Health Update from Director Amy Evans

Committee of the Whole - Committee Meeting

The Committee of the Whole will discuss potential county regulation or permitting of a second septic system at Edgewood Estates, and hold a zoning housing discussion. No decisions are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion only.

• Potential regulation/permit for Edgewood Estates 2nd septic system
• Zoning housing discussion

The Committee of the Whole discussed potentially taking over regulation of the Edgewood Estates 2nd septic system and explored amending zoning ordinances to allow Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs). No formal votes were taken on these proposals.

• Requested SSTS Program Manager provide updates on the proposal for the County to regulate the Edgewood Estates 2nd septic system
• Directed Zoning Administrator to research ADU options and present a proposal to the Planning Commission before bringing a zoning amendment to the Board

Board of Commissioners - Regular Meeting

The Dodge County Board will hold a Truth in Taxation hearing and consider two versions of the 2023 certified budget (Resolution A with 1.5 new FTEs or Resolution B with no new FTEs). The board will also hold a public hearing on amendments to Ordinance #98-01, appoint planning commission and board of adjustment members, and discuss a union contract for Highway Local #49.

• Truth in Taxation presentation and 2023 certified budget resolutions (A with 1.5 FTE, B with no new FTE)
• Public hearing and approval of amendments to Ordinance #98-01
• SEMMCHRA final certified levy request for 2023
• Closed session for property negotiations on Parcel #211770131
• Union contract for Highway Local #49 and closed session for collective bargaining

The Board of Commissioners approved the 2023 budget and a corresponding tax levy. They also passed amendments to the tobacco ordinance and authorized a 5% salary increase for elected officials.

• Approved 2023 budget totaling $37,163,183 (Unanimous)
• Approved $52,555 special benefit tax levy for SEMMCHRA (Unanimous)
• Approved amendments to Tobacco Ordinance #98-01 (4-1)
• Set 2023 elected official salaries with a 5% increase (Unanimous)
• Approved 2023 per diem rate of $80.00 (Unanimous)
• Approved $235,135.69 in bills (Unanimous)
• Authorized 10% cost share for CSAH 3 signal installation (Unanimous)
• Reappointed Darren Durst, Jim Checkel, and Kevin Asprey to Planning Commission (Unanimous)

Committee of the Whole - Committee Meeting

The Committee of the Whole will receive an update from South Country Health Alliance Director Leota Lind. No decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion-only item.

• South Country Health Alliance Update presented by Director Leota Lind

The committee received a 2022 fall report from South Country Health Alliance CEO Leota Lind. The meeting consisted of a presentation and discussion regarding maternal and child health programs and financial data; no substantive decisions were made.

Board of Commissioners - Regular Meeting

The Dodge County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing for Ordinance #98-01 and discuss the 2023 budget. Other items include a closed session for collective bargaining, a fair board update, and a county regulation of state-permitted septic systems.

• Public hearing for Ordinance #98-01 at 6:00 p.m.
• 2023 Budget Discussion
• Closed Session - Collective Bargaining
• County Regulation of State Permitted Septic Systems
• Fair Board Update

The Board approved a site preparation contract for the ReUse Building and a resolution authorizing future air quality easements for livestock facilities. They also approved personnel changes, out-of-state travel for the County Engineer, and various highway remodel change orders.

• Approved $54,800 Kats Excavating proposal for ReUse Building site work (4-1)
• Approved resolution authorizing future issuance of Adjoining County Roadway Air Quality Easements (4-1)
• Approved $476,874.60 in bills across Revenue, Road and Bridge, and Environmental Quality funds (Unanimous)
• Approved step increase for Matt Naatz and temporary 1.0 FTE status for Colton Drake (Unanimous)
• Approved ~$3,200 for County Engineer travel to conferences in DC and Alabama (4-1)
• Approved Highway Department remodel change orders 9 through 17 and related budget adjustments (Unanimous)
• Consensus to submit written comments to the PUC regarding the Byron Solar Project (No vote)

Fairview Care Center Board of Commissioners - Regular Meeting

The Fairview Care Center Board of Directors will vote on approving the ECPN program, accepting donations totaling $4,906.46, and writing off uncollectible accounts. They will also receive information-only updates on workforce, MDH inspections, and a new administrator.

• Approval of ECPN Program
• Accept donations: $4,315.50 to Donations and Memorial Fund, $590.96 to Social Hour Fund
• Write offs of uncollectible accounts
• Approval of November bills
• Review and approval of October financials

The Board approved November bills, October financials, and personnel changes. Members also approved the 2023 ECPN program and various donations and write-offs.

• Approved November bills in the amount of $139,130.87
• Approved October financials
• Approved October personnel actions
• Approved ECPN program at $13.50 for 2023
• Approved donations and memorials
• Approved Social Hour Fund donations
• Approved write offs

Public Health Committee - Committee Meeting

The Dodge County Public Health Committee will hear a Public Health Update from Director Amy Evans. The meeting is scheduled for November 22, 2022, at 4:00 PM in Conference Room A. No other items are listed on the agenda.

• Public Health Update from Director Amy Evans

Administration Committee - Committee Meeting

The Dodge County Administration Committee will meet to discuss and act on several routine items, including approval of commissioner warrants, a personnel agenda, and a standard liquor license with Sunday sale authorization. The meeting includes review of prior committee and board meeting minutes.

• Approval of commissioner warrants
• Personnel agenda items
• Standard liquor license with Sunday sale

Public Works Committee - Committee Meeting

The Dodge County Public Works Committee will hear from Elizabeth Harbaugh, SSTS Program Manager, regarding county regulation of state-permitted septic systems. This is a discussion item, not a final decision.

• Presentation by Elizabeth Harbaugh on county regulation of state-permitted septic systems

Public Health Committee - Committee Meeting

The Dodge County Public Health Committee will receive an update from Director Amy Evans and discuss tobacco license fees and the expansion of public health services for care coordination. No votes or decisions are recorded on the agenda.

• Public Health Update from Director Amy Evans
• Tobacco License Fees discussion
• Public Health Expansion of Services for Care Coordination

Administration Committee - Committee Meeting

The Dodge County Administration Committee will meet to discuss and potentially approve commissioner warrants and a personnel agenda. The meeting includes approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Review and approval of commissioner warrants
• Personnel agenda for November 8, 2022

Committee of the Whole - Committee Meeting

The Dodge County Committee of the Whole will convene to discuss three items: a request regarding elected official salaries and per diem, a proposed non-union pay scale, and a presentation and discussion on a tobacco ordinance. No votes are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion only.

• Elected Salary Request & Per Diem
• Non-Union Pay Scale
• Tobacco Ordinance Presentation & Discussion

The Board reached a consensus to implement a 5% salary increase for 2023 for County Board members and two other elected officials. Public Health staff presented proposed updates to the Tobacco Ordinance, including new proximity and advertising restrictions, for future action.

• Consensus reached for 5% salary increase for County Board members for 2023
• Consensus reached for 5% salary increase for the County Sheriff and County Attorney for 2023

Board of Commissioners - Regular Meeting

The board will convene for a regular meeting to discuss routine consent agenda items, including tobacco license fees, and will hear updates from department heads on personnel, 2024 assessment agreements, commissioner warrants, and a proposed shotgun armorer training. The public health committee will present an update and discuss expansion of care coordination services.

• Approval of minutes from Oct 25 meetings
• Tobacco license fees
• 2024 assessment agreements
• Shotgun armorer training
• Public health expansion of services for care coordination

The Board approved 2023 assessment agreements for 18 jurisdictions totaling $139,894 and authorized several personnel step increases and hires. They also approved a public health service expansion and out-of-state armorer training for the Sheriff's Office.

• Approved 2023 Assessment Agreements for Land Records services totaling $139,894 (Unanimous)
• Approved personnel actions including step increases and new hires for Administration, Land Records, Fairview Care Center, Public Health, Highway, and Sheriff's Office (Unanimous)
• Approved Non-Union Pay Scale effective 12/1/22 (Unanimous)
• Approved bills totaling $297,405.01 (Unanimous)
• Approved Public Health expansion of care coordination services with Blue Plus (Unanimous)
• Approved out-of-state Shotgun Armorer Training in Cedar Rapids, Iowa for two deputies at a cost of $1,930 (4-1)

Fairview Care Center Board of Commissioners - Regular Meeting

The Fairview Care Center Board of Directors will hold a regular meeting to review and approve September minutes, personnel changes, October bills, and September financials. They will also receive information-only updates on workforce issues, the administrator search, and the administrator transition. The meeting includes discussion on these items but no major decisions are expected beyond routine approvals.

• Approval of October bills
• Approval of September financials
• Workforce update - information only
• Administrator search - information only
• Administrator transition - discussion and informational

The Board approved an employment offer for Amy Thompson as administrator and authorized $139,130.87 in October bills. Personnel changes from September and September financials were also approved.

• Approved employment offer for Amy Thompson at $109K starting salary (Motion carried)
• Approved October bills totaling $139,130.87 (Motion carried)
• Approved September personnel actions (Motion carried)
• Approved September financials (Motion carried)
• Approved meeting agenda (Motion carried)
• Approved minutes of September 27, 2022 (Motion carried)

Public Health Committee - Committee Meeting

The Dodge County Public Health Committee will meet to discuss a public health update from Director Amy Evans and consider approval of public health donations. The agenda includes only these two items, both of which are routine procedural matters.

• Public Health Update from Director Amy Evans
• Request to Approve Public Health Donations

Administration Committee - Committee Meeting

The committee is scheduled to review commissioner warrants and personnel matters. The agenda also includes reviewing previous meetings from the Committee of the Whole and the Board of Commissioners.

• Commissioner Warrants
• Personnel Agenda

Committee of the Whole - Committee Meeting

The Dodge County Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss an air quality easement. The agenda includes a single substantive item presented by County Attorney Paul Kiltinen.

• Air quality easement discussion

The Committee of the Whole discussed a legal proposal to issue air quality easements for county roads to protect livestock producers from odor complaints. No formal action was taken; the County Attorney will bring a proposed resolution to the Board for action in November.

• Tabled action on air quality easement resolution until November

Board of Commissioners - Regular Meeting

The board will hold a public hearing on Ordinance #98-01 and consider amendments to it. They will also discuss a 2023 CEDA contract, an American Rescue Plan budget update, and several routine consent agenda items.

• Public hearing for Ordinance #98-01 at 6:00 p.m.
• Approval of amendments to Ordinance #98-01
• CEDA Contract for 2023
• American Rescue Plan Budget Update
• Request to approve Public Health donations

The Board approved amendments to Tobacco Ordinance #98-01 to comply with state and federal laws, though further revisions regarding distance and signage are pending. The Board also authorized construction of the ReUse Building and approved several personnel actions and fund disbursements.

• Approved amendments to Tobacco Ordinance #98-01 (Unanimous)
• Authorized construction of ReUse Building with Prehn Building Sales and Marti Electric (Unanimous)
• Approved 2023 CEDA contract for consulting services (Unanimous)
• Approved $382,450.89 in bills across five funds (Unanimous)
• Approved personnel actions including new hires, step increases, and band/grade reviews (Unanimous)
• Accepted $500 donation of quilts from St. John's Lutheran Church (Unanimous)
• Accepted $200 donation from Field of Flags for Chaplain Program (Unanimous)
• Denied out-of-state shotgun armorer training for two deputies (2-3)

Board of Adjustments - Regular Meeting

The Dodge County Board of Adjustment will meet to consider a variance application (V #22-07 Allen). The meeting will also include approval of the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting. Public participation is available in person, via Zoom, or by email.

• Variance application V #22-07 Allen will be considered.
• Public can participate in person, via Zoom, or submit written/emailed comments.
• Meeting is scheduled for October 18, 2022 at 9:30 AM.

Public Health Committee - Committee Meeting

The Dodge County Public Health Committee is meeting to consider a request to approve write-offs. The committee will also receive a general update from the Public Health Director.

• Request to approve write-offs

Administration Committee - Committee Meeting

The Administration Committee is meeting to review commissioner warrants and the personnel agenda. The session includes updates from the Finance Director and Employee Relations Director.

• Review of Commissioner Warrants
• Personnel Agenda for 10/11/22

Committee of the Whole - Committee Meeting

The Committee of the Whole will discuss an environmental assessment for Byron Solar. The meeting also includes updates on CSAH 24 construction and a turnback agreement for Highway 14.

• Byron Solar Environmental Assessment
• CSAH 24 Construction Update
• Highway 14 Turnback Agreement Notice of Release

The Dodge County Board of Commissioners discussed the Byron Solar project's Environmental Assessment, with Environmental Services Director Lauren Cornelius outlining concerns about vague permit conditions, lack of surface water management, and decommissioning/construction plans. The Board agreed she should attend the October 18 public meeting to provide input on behalf of the county. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was for discussion only.

• Discussed Byron Solar Environmental Assessment concerns including vague permit conditions, surface water effects, and decommissioning/construction
• Agreed Environmental Services Director Lauren Cornelius should attend the October 18 public meeting to provide input in person
• Discussed turnback agreement Notice of Release for Highway 14 effective October 30, 2022 (no action needed)
• Discussed CSAH 24 construction update including culvert replacement and resurfacing challenges (no action needed)

Board of Commissioners - Regular Meeting

The Dodge County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved two labor agreements with Teamsters Local 320: one covering Assistant County Attorneys and one covering Courthouse Union employees, both for 2023-2025. The agreements include wage increases of 2.25% in 2023, 2.5% in 2024, and 3% in 2025, and add Juneteenth as a paid holiday when recognized by the state. The board also approved $415,665.65 in bills, personnel actions including step increases and vacancy postings, and a snow removal contract with Corey's Outdoor Services for 2022-2024. A request for $9,000 in 2023 budget funding for the Zumbro River Regional Water Trail Master Plan was discussed but not voted on.

• Approved labor agreement with Teamsters Local 320 (Assistant County Attorneys) for 2023-2025, including Juneteenth holiday and wage increases.
• Approved labor agreement with Teamsters Local 320 (Courthouse Union) for 2023-2025, including Juneteenth holiday, shift differential, and wage increases.
• Approved personnel actions including step increases for Catherine Grondin, Stephanie Miner, and Jean Allen, and authorization to fill a 911 Dispatcher vacancy.
• Approved bills totaling $415,665.65 from various funds.
• Approved $13,710.19 in Public Health write-offs for deceased clients.
• Approved and authorized signing of snow removal contract with Corey's Outdoor Services for 2022-2024.
• Held closed session to discuss pending litigation related to 2015 Courthouse and Government Services Building reconstruction.
• Held closed session to discuss collective bargaining with the 49ers union.

Fairview Care Center Board of Commissioners - Regular Meeting

The Board of Directors will meet to approve August personnel changes, September bills, and August financials. The board will also receive information regarding the administrator search and the facility's capital plan.

• Approval of August personnel changes, including new hires and wage increases
• Approval of September bills
• Approval of August financials
• Information on Administrator Search
• Information on Capital Plan and 2022 Rates

Public Health Committee - Committee Meeting

The Public Health Committee will meet to receive a Public Health Update from Director Amy Evans.

• Public Health Update provided by Director Amy Evans

Administration Committee - Committee Meeting

The Administration Committee is meeting to discuss commissioner warrants and the personnel agenda for September 27, 2022.

• Review of Commissioner Warrants
• Personnel Agenda for September 27, 2022

Public Safety Committee - Committee Meeting

The Dodge County Public Safety Committee is meeting to discuss the 2023 Towards Zero Deaths Grant.

• 2023 Towards Zero Deaths Grant

Committee of the Whole - Committee Meeting

The committee will convene at the Government Services Building in Mantorville. The agenda includes a discussion regarding an Air Quality Easement.

• Air Quality Easement

The Dodge County Board of Commissioners discussed a proposed air quality easement and resolution that would allow feedlot owners to seek an easement across county roads and right-of-ways to exempt them from hydrogen sulfide emission complaints. Attorney Jack Perry presented the proposal on behalf of the Toquam family, citing Minnesota Statute 116.0713. The board took no action, with members requesting additional information and discussion before making a decision.

• Discussed proposed air quality easement and resolution for feedlot odor complaints
• No action taken; board requested more information before deciding

Board of Commissioners - Regular Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will review the 2023 preliminary budget certification and related full-time equivalent staffing. Discussion items also include a SEMMCHRA levy request and an adjustment to the waste-to-energy service charge.

• SEMMCHRA levy request
• Adjustment to Waste-to-Energy Service Charge
• 2023 Preliminary Budget Certification
• 2023 Towards Zero Deaths Grant

The Board unanimously approved a 2023 preliminary budget of $37.2 million and a preliminary tax levy of $16.76 million (a 5.8% increase over 2022). They also approved a $52,555 preliminary levy for the SEMMCHRA housing authority, increased the Waste-to-Energy Service Charge from 24% to 28% of hauler sales, and authorized comments to the PUC opposing placement of a 161 kV transmission line in county road rights-of-way. The final budget hearing is set for December 13, 2022.

• Certified 2023 preliminary budget of $37,217,910 and levy of $16,760,011 (unanimous)
• Approved SEMMCHRA preliminary special benefit tax levy of $52,555 (unanimous)
• Increased Waste-to-Energy Service Charge to 28% of hauler sales and $158.25/ton for self-haulers (unanimous)
• Authorized comments to PUC opposing Dodge Wind transmission line in county road ROW, supporting State Highways 56 and 30 (unanimous)
• Approved $1,120/$2,260 monthly county contribution to 2023 Cafeteria Plan (unanimous)
• Approved bills totaling $373,296.04 (unanimous)
• Approved personnel actions including hires and step increases (unanimous)
• Approved 2023 Towards Zero Deaths traffic safety grant of $25,600 (unanimous)

Board of Adjustments - Regular Meeting

The Dodge County Board of Adjustments will meet to consider variance applications. The board will also approve the agenda and minutes from the June 16, 2022 meeting.

• Variance V #22-04 Berberich
• Variance V #22-05 Ulland
• Variance V #22-06 Liz Thompson

The Dodge County Board of Adjustment denied variance V#22-05, which sought to extend the timeline for an Interim Use Permit (IUP) for mining, in a 5-0 vote. The board approved variance V#22-04 for a setback relief on a new dwelling in Mantorville Township on a 4-1 vote, and approved variance V#22-06 for a septic system setback relief in Mantorville Township on a 5-0 vote. The meeting also included the unanimous approval of the previous meeting's minutes and the public hearing notice.

• Denied variance V#22-05 (Ulland Brothers) to extend the 2-year deadline for meeting conditions of IUP #20-05 for mining operations in Claremont Township; vote was 5-0.
• Approved variance V#22-04 (Berberich) to allow relief from Section 11.5.1 General Setbacks for a new dwelling in Mantorville Township; vote was 4-1.
• Approved variance V#22-06 (Liz Thompson) to allow relief from the minimum setback distance for a septic absorption area in Mantorville Township; vote was 5-0.
• Approved the minutes from the June 16, 2022, regular meeting; vote was unanimous.
• Approved the public hearing notice for the September 19, 2022, meeting; vote was unanimous.
• Adjourned the meeting at 10:32 A.M.; vote was unanimous.

Administration Committee - Committee Meeting

The Dodge County Administration Committee is meeting to review personnel matters and a contract amendment. The committee will also consider a gambling permit for a local youth hockey association.

• Third Amendment to Medical Examiner/Autopsy Services Agreement Request
• Dodge County Youth Hockey Association 50/50 Raffle Gambling Permit
• Personnel Agenda 9/13/22
• Commissioner Warrants

Public Works Committee - Committee Meeting

The Dodge County Public Works Committee is meeting to discuss final payments for specific infrastructure projects. The session is led by County Engineer Guy Kohlnhofer.

• Final payment for SAP 020-599-118
• Final payment for 2021 Bituminous Projects

Committee of the Whole - Committee Meeting

The Committee of the Whole will meet to receive a presentation from the MnDOT District 6 Planning Director. The discussion focuses on the MnDOT District 6 10-Year Plan.

• MnDOT District 6 10-Year Plan Presentation

The Dodge County Board of Commissioners received a presentation from MnDOT District 6 Planning Director Heather Lukes on the draft 10-year Capital Highway Investment Plan (CHIP) for 2023-2032. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was informational only. Commissioners discussed local concerns including Highway 14/County Road 9 intersection improvements, electric vehicle charging stations, and roundabout projects in Kasson.

• No formal decisions were made at this Committee of the Whole meeting.
• The Board received a presentation on MnDOT District 6's 10-year Capital Highway Investment Plan (CHIP) for 2023-2032.
• Commissioners discussed local projects including Highway 14/County Road 9 intersection improvements and roundabouts in Kasson.
• MnDOT announced a public meeting on September 20, 2022, at the Dodge Center Legion regarding the Highway 14/County Road 9 project.

Board of Commissioners - Regular Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will discuss the 2023 budget and a Dodge County Wind Project. The meeting includes discussions on solid waste management, various land use items, and a closed session regarding collective bargaining.

• Dodge County Wind Project presentation
• Temporary Amendment to Solid Waste Management Agreement between Dodge County and Olmsted County
• IUP #22-06 Bramstedt
• ZA #22-06 Discontinuance of an IUP
• 2023 Budget Discussion

The board unanimously approved a temporary amendment to the solid waste agreement with Olmsted County, setting the Dodge tipping fee at $134 per ton for 2023-2025. They also approved an interim use permit for a dwelling on less than 53 acres in the Ag District, adopted a zoning amendment to discontinue interim use permits, and approved a gambling permit for the Dodge County Youth Hockey Association. The board discussed the 2023 budget, aiming to reduce the preliminary levy from 6.7% to 5% by December, and reviewed the IT and maintenance budgets.

• Approved temporary amendment to solid waste agreement with Olmsted County, setting tipping fee at $134/ton for 2023-2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Interim Use Permit #22-06 for a dwelling on 9.38 acres in Westfield Township (unanimous)
• Adopted Zoning Amendment #22-06 to discontinue interim use permits (unanimous)
• Approved gambling permit for Dodge County Youth Hockey Association 50/50 raffle (unanimous)
• Approved personnel actions including step increases for five employees (unanimous)
• Approved bills totaling $786,819.07 from various funds (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and final payments for road projects (unanimous)
• Closed session for collective bargaining discussion (unanimous)

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Dodge County Planning Commission will meet to discuss a conditional use permit and a zoning amendment. The body will also conduct a 5-year review of item C #02-029.

• IUP #22-06 Bramstedt
• ZA #22-06 Discontinuance of an IUP
• C #02-029 5 Year Review

The Planning Commission recommended approval of Interim Use Permit #22-06 to establish a dwelling on a 9.38-acre parcel in Westfield Township, with four conditions. They also recommended approval of Zoning Amendment #22-06 to reinsert the Discontinuance of an IUP section into Chapter 18. A five-year review of CUP #02-029 for sand extraction was approved with continuation until September 2027. All votes were unanimous.

• Recommended approval of IUP #22-06 for a dwelling on 9.38 acres in Ag District (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Zoning Amendment #22-06 to add IUP discontinuance language to Chapter 18 (unanimous)
• Approved continuation of CUP #02-029 for sand extraction with next review in September 2027 (unanimous)

Fairview Care Center Board of Commissioners - Regular Meeting

The Board of Directors will meet to approve July personnel changes, August bills, and July financials. The session includes discussions on three-month goals and projects, as well as information regarding an administrator's retirement and an MDH complaint investigation.

• Approval of July personnel changes
• Approval of August bills
• Approval of July financials
• Discussion of 3 Month Goals/Projects
• Information on MDH Complaint Investigation

The Fairview Care Center Board approved August bills totaling $131,027.93 and July financials showing a $35,440 surplus. A state health department investigation into three vulnerable adult reports was found unsubstantiated. The administrator announced her retirement, and the board discussed next steps for hiring a replacement. The board also approved personnel changes and set the next meeting for September 27, 2022.

• Approved the agenda as submitted.
• Approved the minutes of July 26, 2022.
• Approved July personnel actions.
• Approved August bills in the amount of $131,027.93.
• Approved July financials showing a $35,440 surplus.
• Discussed but did not vote on the administrator's retirement and hiring process.
• Agreed to proceed with the 2023 budget and three-year pay scale plan.
• Adjourned the meeting at 3:23 PM.

Public Works Committee - Committee Meeting

The Dodge County Public Works Committee is meeting to discuss one item. The agenda lists a discussion regarding cell phone stipends for outer shops.

• Cell phone stipends for outer shops

Administration Committee - Committee Meeting

The Administration Committee is meeting to discuss financial warrants. The agenda also includes reviews of previous committee and board meetings from August 9, 2022.

• Review of Commissioner Warrants

Committee of the Whole - Committee Meeting

The Dodge County Committee of the Whole will meet to hear reports from the County Engineer and Sheriff. The committee will also discuss a request for the Third Amendment to the Medical Examiner/Autopsy Services Agreement.

• Third Amendment to Medical Examiner/Autopsy Services Agreement Request

The Dodge County Board of Commissioners met in Committee of the Whole to discuss the 2023 Highway Department and Sheriff's Department budgets, and received the Medical Examiner's annual report. No formal votes or decisions were taken; the meeting was informational only.

• No decisions made; budget discussions were informational

Board of Commissioners - Regular Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will discuss the 2023 budget and mid-year financials. Other agenda items include a resolution for a county-owned vehicle policy, construction updates, and several sub-agreements.

• 2023 Budget Discussion
• Resolution to Re-Establish a County Owned Vehicle Policy
• Cedar-Wapsi Sub-Agreement
• FY 2022 Regional Safe Drinking Water Well Sub-Agreement
• Construction Update, Change Orders 3-7, and Budget Update

The board approved Resolution 2022-45, replacing the 2019 policy on county-owned take-home vehicles. The new policy allows the Highway Engineer, Highway Maintenance Superintendent, and non-probationary Sheriff's employees (with sheriff and board approval) to take vehicles home; those living outside Dodge County must reimburse the IRS mileage rate from home to the county line. The vote was 4-1, with Commissioner Allen dissenting. The board also unanimously approved change orders 3-8 for the shop construction project, a watershed sub-agreement, a safe drinking water well sub-agreement, a septic easement, and a demolition landfill cover contract with DeCook Excavating for $72,250.

• Adopted Resolution 2022-45 re-establishing county vehicle take-home policy (4-1)
• Approved Change Orders 3-8 for shop construction project (unanimous)
• Approved Cedar-Wapsipinicon Watershed Sub-Agreement with Mower SWCD (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2022 Safe Drinking Water Well Sub-Agreement with Wabasha SWCD (unanimous)
• Approved easement agreement for septic system on county-owned lot (unanimous)
• Authorized $72,250 contract with DeCook Excavating for demolition landfill final cover (unanimous)
• Approved bills totaling $203,039.74 (unanimous)
• Held closed session to discuss collective bargaining (unanimous)

Veteran Services Committee - Special Meeting

The Dodge County Veteran Services Committee is meeting to discuss a grant for operational enhancements within the County Veteran Service Office. The agenda includes a presentation by Veteran Services Officer Brandon Servantez.

• FY 2022 County Veteran Service Office Operational Enhancement Grant

Public Health Committee - Committee Meeting

The Dodge County Public Health Committee will meet to receive a report from Public Health Director Amy Evans. The agenda consists of a single update from the director.

• Public Health Update from Director Amy Evans

Administration Committee - Committee Meeting

The committee will review the July 26, 2022, Board of Commissioners regular meeting. The agenda also includes commissioner warrants and a personnel agenda.

• Review of July 26, 2022, Board of Commissioners regular meeting
• Commissioner Warrants
• Personnel Agenda

Committee of the Whole - Committee Meeting

The Committee of the Whole will hear a presentation regarding the 2023 SWCD budget from Adam King, the Soil & Water Conservation District Manager.

• 2023 SWCD Budget Presentation

The Dodge County Board of Commissioners heard a 2023 budget request from the Soil & Water Conservation District (SWCD) for a $148,000 appropriation, a 35% increase from 2022. The request includes a one-time $50,000 Project Reserve Fund to cover cash-flow gaps on conservation projects. No decision was made; the request will be part of broader budget discussions over the next three months.

• No decisions were made; the SWCD budget request was presented and discussed only

Board of Commissioners - Regular Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss the 2023 budget and review several zoning appeals. The agenda also includes updates on public health, veteran services, and land records.

• 2023 Budget Discussion
• ZA #22-03 Welsh Rezone
• ZA #22-04 Dilapidated Dwelling
• ZA #22-05 SSTS Shoreland
• FY 2022 County Veteran Service Office Operational Enhancement Grant

The Board approved three zoning amendments: rezoning 15 acres from Agricultural to Industrial for Dan Welsh in Ashland Township, adopting new rules for dilapidated dwellings to preserve buildable lots, and updating shoreland septic compliance inspections. They also appointed Samuel McGee to the Board of Adjustment, approved personnel actions including step increases and a new hire, and accepted a $10,000 state grant for veteran services. The 2023 budget was discussed but not yet adopted.

• Approved ZA #22-03 Welsh Rezone from Agricultural to Industrial District (unanimous)
• Adopted ZA #22-04 dilapidated dwelling ordinance amendments (unanimous)
• Adopted ZA #22-05 shoreland septic compliance amendments (4-1)
• Appointed Samuel McGee to Board of Adjustment for term ending Dec 31, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved personnel actions including step increases and hiring a Jury Attendant (unanimous)
• Approved bills totaling $312,077.15 (unanimous)
• Accepted $10,000 MDVA Operational Enhancement Grant for veteran services (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including July 26, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Planning Commission is meeting to discuss and act on three specific zoning amendments. The session includes a public hearing notice for the August 3rd meeting.

• ZA #22-03 Welsh Rezone
• ZA #22-04 Dilapidated Dwelling
• ZA #22-05 SSTS Shoreland

The Dodge County Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of three zoning amendments: rezoning an agricultural parcel to industrial for Dan Welsh's business, amending chapters to address dilapidated dwellings, and amending shoreland septic compliance rules. All recommendations go to the County Board on August 9, 2022.

• Recommended approval of ZA #22-03 to rezone agricultural to industrial in Ashland Township (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of ZA #22-04 to amend chapters on dilapidated dwellings, with well sealing or MDH guidelines (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of ZA #22-05 to amend shoreland septic compliance rules (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda and minutes from July 6, 2022 (unanimous)

Fairview Care Center Board of Commissioners - Regular Meeting

The Board reviewed June financial reports, noting a return to budget occupancy levels. Discussions included ongoing work to analyze the facility's wage scale for competitiveness and equity. The Board also approved several personnel changes and specific position line adjustments.

• Approval of June bills totaling $136,957.81
• Approval of May financials noting $443,000 cash on hand
• Position line change for the Social Worker role to increase pay equity
• Discussion regarding a competitive workforce pay scale and grade system
• Donation of 50 pairs of shoes from Dodge County Corn & Soybean Growers

The board reviewed a proposed wage scale overhaul to stay competitive but tabled a decision, asking for an updated budget and more comparison data. They approved July bills of $155,642.03, May financials, and June personnel actions. The board also discussed high per-patient-day costs and overtime, with a plan to revisit the wage proposal in August.

• Approved July bills totaling $155,642.03
• Approved May financials
• Approved June personnel actions
• Tabled wage scale change until next month for further review

Administration Committee - Committee Meeting

The Dodge County Administration Committee is meeting to discuss personnel matters and commissioner warrants. The session includes reviews of previous committee and board meetings from July 12, 2022.

• Commissioner Warrants
• Personnel Agenda 7/26/22

Board of Commissioners - Regular Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will discuss several administrative and legal items. Discussion includes a mortgage subordination agreement, property acquisition for CSAH 3, and the appointment of County Canvassing Board members.

• Mortgage Subordination Agreement (French Loan)
• CSAH 3 Property Acquisition
• Appointment of County Canvassing Board Members
• Personnel Agenda
• Closed Session regarding Collective Bargaining

The board unanimously approved a resolution authorizing property acquisition, including eminent domain if needed, for the CSAH 3 reconstruction project. It also approved a mortgage subordination agreement with MBT Bank for French's Manufacturing, approved bills totaling $707,956.14, and appointed canvassing board members for the 2022 elections. A motion to allow two new deputies to take home squads was tabled for further discussion.

• Approved resolution #2022-40 authorizing property acquisition and eminent domain for CSAH 3 (unanimous)
• Approved mortgage subordination agreement with MBT Bank for French's Manufacturing (unanimous)
• Approved bills totaling $707,956.14 (unanimous)
• Appointed Commissioners Tjosaas and Peterson to Primary Canvassing Board, set Aug 10, 2022 date (unanimous)
• Appointed Commissioners Allen and Kenworthy to General Election Canvassing Board, set Nov 14, 2022 date (unanimous)
• Approved personnel actions including hires and FTE changes (unanimous)
• Tabled take-home squad request for two new deputies (unanimous)
• Closed meeting for union negotiations, then reopened (unanimous)

Public Health Committee - Committee Meeting

The committee will receive a public health update from Director Amy Evans. The agenda also includes a request for a cell phone stipend for a Health Educator.

• Public Health Update
• Cell Phone Stipend Request for Health Educator

Administration Committee - Committee Meeting

The Administration Committee is meeting to review commissioner warrants and a personnel agenda. The meeting also includes reviews of previous meetings held on June 28, 2022.

• Commissioner Warrants
• Personnel Agenda 7/12/22

Public Works Committee - Committee Meeting

The Dodge County Public Works Committee is meeting to discuss a specific project payment. The County Engineer will present the item for review.

• Final payment for SAP 020-607-025

Committee of the Whole - Committee Meeting

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to hear a presentation from the University of Minnesota Extension Regional Director.

• University of Minnesota Extension presentation by Regional Director Lisa Dierks

The Dodge County Board of Commissioners met in Committee of the Whole and received a presentation from University of Minnesota Extension staff. No formal decisions or votes were made during the meeting. The board was informed that Extension Educator Toby Neal resigned, effective June 27, 2022, and that Chloe Schroeder serves as part-time 4-H/Youth Development Educator.

• No formal decisions or votes taken during the meeting

Board of Commissioners - Regular Meeting

The Dodge County Board of Commissioners will convene for a regular meeting on July 12, 2022, at 9:30 AM. They will consider a consent agenda, receive the Road & Bridge 2021 Annual Report, discuss a funding request for SEMMCHRA system replacement, review commissioner warrants, and set the 2022 supplemental mileage reimbursement rate. The board will also hear about a zoning interim use permit, two grant opportunities, the county hazard mitigation plan, and other updates.

• Final payment for SAP 020-607-025
• Funding request for SEMMCHRA system replacement
• 2022 Supplemental Mileage Reimbursement Rate
• IUP #22-05 Borcherding
• MDH Accelerated Implementation Radium Grant

The board approved a $16,500 ARP payment to SEMMCHRA for system replacement, with one commissioner opposed. It also approved a $42,920 radium study grant, adopted the All-Hazard Mitigation Plan, and authorized legal representation in a DHS mediation. The board approved bills totaling $679,019.60 and several personnel actions.

• Approved $16,500 ARP payment to SEMMCHRA (4-1)
• Approved $42,920 MDH radium study grant (unanimous)
• Adopted All-Hazard Mitigation Plan (unanimous)
• Authorized legal representation in DHS mediation (unanimous)
• Approved bills totaling $679,019.60 (unanimous)
• Approved mileage reimbursement rate adjustment to 62.5 cents (unanimous)
• Approved personnel actions including hires and status change (unanimous)
• Approved IUP #22-05 Borcherding for temporary second dwelling (unanimous)

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Dodge County Planning Commission is meeting to conduct a public hearing and discuss a specific land use permit. The body will also review and approve minutes from the May 4, 2022 meeting.

• Public hearing for IUP #22-05 Borcherding

The Dodge County Planning Commission recommended approval of Interim Use Permit #22-05 for Chris Borcherding to place a temporary second dwelling (park model) on his property in Wasioja Township. The recommendation includes seven conditions, including a five-year expiration with possible one-time five-year extension. The item will go to the County Board on July 12, 2022.

• Approved agenda and minutes of May 4, 2022 meeting (5-0, Klevos recused)
• Approved public hearing notice for July 6, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing for IUP #22-05 Borcherding (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of IUP #22-05 with 7 conditions (unanimous)

Fairview Care Center Board of Commissioners - Regular Meeting

The Board of Directors will meet to approve May personnel changes, June bills, and May financials. The board will also discuss a position line change and receive updates on the workforce payscale analysis and Covid-19 status.

• Approval of May personnel changes
• Approval of June bills
• Approval of May financials
• Approval of Position Line Change
• Review of Workforce Update/Payscale Analysis

The Fairview Care Center Board approved June bills totaling $136,957.81, May financials, and personnel actions. They also approved moving the Social Worker position to a higher pay line (line 14, step 4) to improve competitiveness. The board discussed COVID-19 updates, workforce hiring, and a pay scale review, but no other formal decisions were made.

• Approved June bills totaling $136,957.81
• Approved May financials
• Approved personnel actions for May
• Approved Social Worker position line change to line 14, step 4

Administration Committee - Committee Meeting

The Dodge County Administration Committee is meeting to review commissioner warrants and personnel matters. The committee will also discuss a temporary on-sale liquor license and the Dodge County Fair fireworks display.

• 4 Day Temporary On-Sale Liquor License
• Dodge County Fair Fireworks Display
• Commissioner Warrants
• Personnel Agenda 6/28/22

Committee of the Whole - Committee Meeting

The committee will meet to receive a court check-in and an update regarding filings and depositions for 2021. The meeting is scheduled to conclude with an adjournment at 5:00 PM.

• Court Check In & Filings/Depositions Update for 2021

The Dodge County Board of Commissioners met in Committee of the Whole on June 28, 2022, receiving an informational update from Judge Jodi Williamson on court operations, including case filings, remote hearings, and treatment courts. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was for discussion only. Judge Williamson announced her planned retirement in February 2023 and discussed needs for court support staff and the security checkpoint position.

• No formal decisions made; meeting was informational only

Board of Commissioners - Regular Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will review updates on the Dodge County Wind Project and the reconstruction of CSAH 3. The meeting includes decisions on bituminous project awards and various department updates.

• Award for 2022 Bituminous Projects
• Dodge County Wind Project update from NextEra Energy
• Discussion of CSAH 3 Reconstruction
• Highway Department change order and remodel update
• 4 Day Temporary On-Sale Liquor License

The Dodge County Board of Commissioners approved moving forward with closing the demolition landfill, approved a gambling permit for K-M Snowdrifters, and authorized a $35,317.31 change order for the Highway Department remodel. They also approved purchasing a replacement vehicle for Public Health up to $33,000 and contracting with IEA for safety training. The board received updates on the Dodge County Wind Project and CSAH 3 reconstruction, with consensus to add concrete as an alternate bid.

• Approved closing the demolition landfill (consensus, no formal vote)
• Approved gambling permit for K-M Snowdrifters (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order 002 for Highway Department remodel, not to exceed $35,317.31 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of replacement vehicle for Public Health, not to exceed $33,000 (unanimous)
• Approved contracting with IEA for safety training at ~$3,000/year (unanimous)
• Approved bills totaling $265,812.44 (unanimous)
• Approved personnel actions including hiring and separations (unanimous)
• Consensus to add concrete as alternate bid for CSAH 3 reconstruction

Public Works Committee - Committee Meeting

The Dodge County Public Works Committee will meet to discuss the award of 2022 Bituminous Projects. The meeting includes a presentation by County Engineer Guy Kohlnhofer.

• Award of 2022 Bituminous Projects

Board of Appeal and Equalization - Regular Meeting

The Board of Appeal and Equalization will convene a special meeting on June 28, 2022. The agenda includes a 30-minute presentation by Ryan DeCook, Director of Land Records.

• Presentation by Ryan DeCook, Director of Land Records

The Dodge County Board of Appeal and Equalization approved lowering the assessed value of parcel R08.029.0302 from $947,100 to $758,400, following a recommendation from the Director of Land Records and a Property Appraiser. The board also received the Assessor's Annual Report and adjourned.

• Lowered assessed value for parcel R08.029.0302 from $947,100 to $758,400 (unanimous)
• Received Assessor's Annual Report (no action taken)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:00 p.m. (unanimous)

Board of Adjustments - Regular Meeting

The Dodge County Board of Adjustments is meeting to consider a variance application (V #22-03) from Carstensen. The board will also approve the agenda and minutes from the March 17, 2022 meeting. Public participation is available in person, via Zoom, or through written comments.

• Variance application V #22-03 Carstensen
• Approval of minutes from March 17, 2022 regular meeting
• Public hearing notice for June 16, 2022 meeting

The Board of Adjustments unanimously approved variance V#22-03, granting Brian Carstensen relief from the prohibition on land-disturbing activities on slopes of 18% or more for a 54.67-acre parcel in Section 34, Mantorville Township. The approval includes five conditions, such as obtaining a shoreland alteration permit for excavation in the Shoreland, a septic permit, and an after-the-fact zoning permit. The board also accepted the March 17, 2022 minutes and the public hearing notice for the June 16 meeting, both unanimously.

• Approved variance V#22-03 for steep-slope relief (unanimous)
• Accepted March 17, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved public hearing notice for June 16, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Added 5 conditions to variance, including MPCA stormwater compliance and shoreland alteration permit

Public Health Committee - Committee Meeting

The Dodge County Public Health Committee is meeting to receive a public health update from Director Amy Evans.

• Public Health Update provided by Director Amy Evans

Administration Committee - Committee Meeting

The committee will review the Board of Commissioners regular meeting from May 24, 2022. The agenda also includes commissioner warrants, personnel matters, and a cell phone stipend discussion.

• Review of May 24, 2022, Board of Commissioners regular meeting
• Commissioner Warrants
• Personnel Agenda
• Cell Phone Stipend - Jackson Knudson

Committee of the Whole - Committee Meeting

The Dodge County Committee of the Whole will meet to receive an update from the South Country Health Alliance. Director Leota Lind and CFO Scott Schufman are scheduled to present.

• South Country Health Alliance update

The Dodge County Board of Commissioners received a semi-annual report from South Country Health Alliance (SCHA) on June 14, 2022. The report covered the 2021 year-end audit, 2021 financial results, and the 2022 budget. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was informational only.

• Received 2021 audit report from CliftonLarsonAllen with no misstatements or adjustments
• Noted 2021 net income of $3.9M versus budget of $1.2M
• Reviewed 2022 budget with projected net income of $3.8M

Board of Commissioners - Regular Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will meet to review several operational items, including a joint powers agreement request and a utility easement. The agenda also includes discussions on septic systems in shoreland areas and a transfer station tractor.

• MERC Utility Easement at the Dodge County Fairgrounds
• BCA Joint Powers Agreement Request
• Septic in Shoreland discussion
• Transfer Station Tractor
• Cell Phone Stipend for Jackson Knudson

Fairview Care Center Board of Commissioners - Regular Meeting

The Board of Directors will review April financial statements, bills, and personnel changes. The meeting also includes information regarding Covid-19, workforce status, and frontline worker bonuses.

• Approval of April Personnel Changes
• Approval of May Bills
• Review and Approval of April Financials
• Lawn Mowing Contract discussion

The Fairview Care Center Board approved May bills totaling $126,754.25 and the April financials, which showed a $45,000 negative balance. The board discussed the COVID-19 outbreak, workforce shortages, and a potential lawn mowing contract, but no final decision was made on the latter.

• Approved agenda as submitted (unanimous)
• Approved April 26, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved April personnel changes (unanimous)
• Approved May bills of $126,754.25 (unanimous)
• Approved April financials (unanimous)

Public Works Committee - Committee Meeting

The committee will meet to discuss a drainage and resurfacing agreement with Steele County regarding CSAH 20. Additionally, the maintenance department is proposing the purchase of an air compressor, pressure washer, and welding air exhaust fan.

• CSAH 20 Drainage and Resurfacing Agreement with Steele Co.
• Purchase of air compressor, pressure washer, and welding air exhaust fan

Administration Committee - Committee Meeting

The committee will review previous Board of Commissioners meetings and process commissioner warrants. The agenda also includes a discussion of personnel matters.

• Review of May 10, 2022, Regular Meeting
• Review of May 17, 2022, Special Meeting
• Commissioner Warrants
• Personnel Agenda

Board of Commissioners - Regular Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will review several departmental updates, including a loan request for Chaotic Good Brewing. Discussions also include highway department fire sprinkler systems and potential equipment purchases.

• Chaotic Good Brewing EDA Revolving Loan Request
• CSAH 20 Drainage and Resurfacing Agreement with Steele Co.
• Purchase of air compressor, pressure washer, and welding air exhaust fan
• Dodge County Highway Department Fire Sprinkler System discussion

The Dodge County Board unanimously denied Dodge Wind LLC access to the county's public right-of-way, determining the company is not a public entity. The board also approved several contracts and expenditures, including a $115,000 fire sprinkler system for the Highway Department, a $25,000 EDA loan to Chaotic Good Brewing, and various agency appropriations totaling over $186,000.

• Denied Dodge Wind access to county right-of-way (unanimous)
• Approved $115,000 contract with Fireline Sprinkler for Highway Department fire sprinkler system (unanimous)
• Approved $43,850 for A.B. Systems to install public service counters in Extension and Public Health offices (unanimous)
• Approved $25,000 EDA Revolving Loan to Chaotic Good Brewing Company (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 agency appropriations totaling $186,994 (unanimous)
• Approved bills totaling $2,753,778.48 (unanimous)
• Approved personnel actions including hires and step increases (unanimous)
• Approved updated Emergency Time Donation Policy (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners - Special Meeting

The Dodge County Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting to address a single item regarding a dispatcher supervisor request. The session is scheduled for 8:00 AM and is expected to conclude by 8:20 AM.

• Dispatcher Supervisor Request presented by Matt Maas, PSAP/Emergency Management Director

The Board approved reorganizing the Dispatch Center staffing model to reinstate a Dispatch Supervisor position, with a 70/30 job duty split for the Emergency Management Director. The motion passed 4-1, with Commissioner Allen dissenting. The new supervisor will be a working position available to supervise all shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

• Approved reorganizing Dispatch Center staffing to reinstate Dispatch Supervisor position (4-1)
• Approved 70/30 job duty split for Emergency Management Director
• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:33 a.m. (unanimous)

Public Works Committee - Committee Meeting

The Dodge County Public Works Committee is meeting to discuss a resolution regarding a Master Partnership Contract with the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT).

• Resolution for Master Partnership Contract with MnDOT

Public Safety Committee - Committee Meeting

The committee will hear from the Dodge County Sheriff's Office Operations Captain regarding a donation. The meeting also includes a discussion on the Third Judicial District Cooperative Agreement for fiscal year 2023.

• KM Area Care & Share Donation to DCSO
• Third Judicial District Cooperative Agreement (FY2023)

Board of Commissioners - Regular Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will discuss several conditional use permits and zoning updates. The meeting includes reviews of equipment purchases and partnership agreements with state and judicial entities.

• CUP #22-04 Legacy Storage
• ZA 22-02 Chapter 23 Airport Overlay District
• CUP 07-10 Milestone Materials 5-Year Review
• Master Partnership Contract with MnDOT
• Third Judicial District Cooperative Agreement (FY2023)

The board approved a conditional use permit for Legacy Storage to expand its storage business, with a modified condition requiring a fence and evergreen trees for screening. The board also approved several other items, including a $66,433 furniture purchase for the Highway Department, a trailer purchase for the Transfer Station, and a zoning amendment for an Airport Overlay District.

• Approved CUP #22-04 Legacy Storage expansion with modified screening condition (4-1)
• Approved $66,433.19 Highway Department furniture purchase from Schmidt Goodman (unanimous)
• Approved $137,600 trailer purchase from North American Trailer for Transfer Station (unanimous)
• Adopted ZA #22-02 Airport Overlay District zoning amendment (unanimous)
• Approved CUP #07-10 Milestone Materials 5-year review (unanimous)
• Approved application for state ballot drop box grant (unanimous)
• Approved FY23 Treatment Court Cooperative Agreement with Third Judicial District (unanimous)
• Accepted $4,000 donation from KM Area Care & Share for Sheriff's Chaplain/Peer Support (unanimous)

Public Health Committee - Committee Meeting

The Public Health Committee is meeting to receive a Public Health Update from Director Amy Evans.

• Public Health Update from Director Amy Evans

Administration Committee - Committee Meeting

The committee will review previous meeting minutes and commissioner warrants. The agenda also includes snowmobile club sponsorships and a personnel report.

• Commissioner Warrants
• 2022/2023 Dodge County Snowdrifters Snowmobile Club Sponsorship
• 2022/2023 Dodge County Snowseekers Snowmobile Club Sponsorship
• Personnel Agenda

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Planning Commission will review a Conditional Use Permit for Legacy Storage and a zoning amendment regarding the Airport Overlay District. The commission will also conduct a five-year review for Milestone Materials.

• CUP #22-04 Legacy Storage
• ZA 22-02 Chapter 23 Airport Overlay District
• CUP 07-10 Milestone Materials (5-Year Review)

The Dodge County Planning Commission recommended approval of Conditional Use Permit #22-04 for Legacy Storage to expand its storage unit business with four new buildings, a gravel parking area, and a stormwater pond, subject to seven conditions including a modified screening requirement. The commission also recommended approval of Zoning Amendment 22-02 to adopt an Airport Overlay District for the Dodge Center Airport, and approved the continuation of Milestone Materials' mineral extraction for five years. All decisions were unanimous.

• Recommended approval of CUP #22-04 for Legacy Storage expansion (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Zoning Amendment 22-02 for Airport Overlay District (unanimous)
• Approved continuation of Milestone Materials CUP #07-10 for 5 years (unanimous)

Fairview Care Center Board of Commissioners - Regular Meeting

The Board of Directors is meeting to approve March 2022 personnel changes, March 2022 financials, and April 2022 bills. The board will also receive informational updates on recruitment, retention efforts, and the facility's Five Star Rating.

• Approval of March 2022 Personnel Changes
• Approval of April 2022 Bills
• Approval of March 2022 Financials
• Review of 10 Year Review of Revenue & Expenses
• Discussion of Five Star Rating

The Fairview Care Center Board approved April bills totaling $141,746.04 and the March financials, which included repaying a $110,000 loan to the county. The board also approved personnel actions and discussed COVID-19 outbreaks, recruitment efforts, and a 40-year revenue/expense review. No items were denied or tabled.

• Approved agenda as submitted (unanimous)
• Approved March 22, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved personnel actions (unanimous)
• Approved April bills of $141,746.04 (unanimous)
• Approved March financials (unanimous)
• Adjourned at 3:52 PM (unanimous)

Administration Committee - Committee Meeting

The Administration Committee met to review redistricting options for the City of Kasson and commissioner district population shifts. The Board of Commissioners also approved a liquor license for Hidden Pines Bar & Grill and an amendment for Our Farm Fresh expansion.

• Redistricting update for Case 7 (City of Kasson)
• Liquor and Sunday Sale License approval for Hidden Pines Bar & Grill LLC
• CUP #21-03 Amendment approval for Our Farm Fresh Expansion in Vernon Township
• Proclamation of National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week (April 10-16, 2022)

Committee of the Whole - Committee Meeting

The Committee of the Whole will discuss a request regarding converting dwellings into sheds. The Zoning Administrator is presenting considerations for whether such conversions should be permitted and what criteria would be required.

• Discussion of dwelling to shed conversion requests

The Dodge County Board of Commissioners held a Committee of the Whole meeting to discuss a request for a dwelling-to-shed conversion, which is outside typical requests. No formal decision was made; the board discussed potential criteria, enforcement concerns, and options like a Limited Rural Business Agreement or rezoning. The board thanked staff and adjourned without taking action.

• No formal decisions made; discussion only on dwelling-to-shed conversion

Board of Commissioners - Regular Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding county commissioner redistricting. Other discussions include water main installation, road inspections, and the sale of tax forfeited properties.

• County Commissioner Redistricting Public Hearing
• Water Main Relocation and Installation
• CSAH 24 (River Road) and CSAH 22 Inspection Contract with Stonebrooke Engineering
• Approval of Basic Sale Price and Authorization of Public Sale of Tax Forfeited Properties
• Dodge County Arena Reserve Account

The board unanimously adopted a redistricting plan based on the 2020 Census, reestablishing commissioner district boundaries and term lengths. It also approved several contracts and personnel actions, and discussed but did not vote on a request to use native-origin seeds at the county park.

• Adopted redistricting resolution #2022-26, reestablishing commissioner districts and terms (unanimous)
• Approved Environmental Services reorganization and revised job description (unanimous)
• Authorized US Imaging contract amendment for imaging project at $101,895.32 (unanimous)
• Approved US Imaging partial index proposal at $141,765.90 (unanimous)
• Approved water main relocation and installation for Highway Department at $18,980 (unanimous)
• Approved Stonebrooke Engineering inspection agreements for CSAH 24 and 22 (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution #2022-25 for bridge priority list (unanimous)
• Approved personnel actions including hires, step increases, and vacancy postings (unanimous)

Committee of the Whole - Committee Meeting

The committee will meet to receive a redistricting update from Sara Marquardt, Accounting Service Director. The meeting is scheduled for 9:10 AM in Conference Room B.

• Redistricting Update

The Dodge County Board of Commissioners received a redistricting update from Accounting Services Director Sara Marquardt, including revised population numbers for Case 7 (City of Kasson). No formal decisions were made; the board thanked staff and noted the April 26, 2022, redistricting deadline.

• Received redistricting update for Case 7 (City of Kasson) with revised population numbers
• Noted April 26, 2022, as county commissioner redistricting deadline
• Noted May 17, 2022, as candidate filing opening date

Administration Committee - Committee Meeting

The committee will review previous board and commissioner meetings, financial warrants, and personnel matters. The agenda also includes a discussion regarding gambling permits and recognition for the 2022 Winter Sports State Championship.

• Commissioner Warrants
• Personnel Agenda
• Gambling Permit
• 2022 Winter Sports State Championship Recognition

Public Health Committee - Committee Meeting

The Dodge County Public Health Committee is meeting to receive a departmental update from the Public Health Director. The committee will also consider a request to approve public health donations.

• Request to approve public health donations
• Public Health update from Director Amy Evans

Board of Commissioners - Regular Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will conduct a public hearing regarding the 2022 Capital Improvement Program. The meeting includes decisions on land use amendments, tax abatements, and liquor licensing.

• 2022 Capital Improvement Program Public Hearing
• CUP#21-03 Amendment for Our Farm Fresh Expansion
• Hamilton Coopertive Tax Abatement Plan and Resolution
• Authorization of TH 57 Detour Agreement
• ZA#22-01 Chapter 18, Sections 18.12.6 & 18.13.15

The board approved a 100% property tax abatement for five years (payable 2024-2028) for a multifamily residential project in Kasson, forwarding its share to the city for reimbursement to the developer. It also approved a $6,000 sales price for a forfeited property at 408 West Street, Mantorville, and a MnDOT detour agreement for TH 57 construction. The 2022 5-Year Capital Improvement Program and Bridge Priority Program were approved, and a liquor license for Hidden Pines Bar & Grill was granted.

• Approved Hamilton Real Estate tax abatement resolution (unanimous)
• Approved $6,000 basic sales price for 408 West Street, Mantorville (unanimous)
• Approved MnDOT detour agreement for TH 57 construction (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 5-Year Capital Improvement Program and Bridge Priority Program (unanimous)
• Approved liquor and Sunday sale license for Hidden Pines Bar & Grill (unanimous)
• Approved CUP amendment for Our Farm Fresh Expansion (unanimous)
• Adopted zoning amendment to Chapter 18, Sections 18.12.6 & 18.13.15 (unanimous)
• Approved penalty abatement for Craig Swanson (3-1)

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Dodge County Planning Commission is meeting to discuss a conditional use permit amendment and specific zoning changes. The session includes a public hearing for these items.

• CUP#21-03 Amendment for Our Farm Fresh Expansion
• ZA#22-01 Zoning Amendments to Chapter 18, Sections 18.12.6 & 13.13.15

Fairview Care Center Board of Commissioners - Regular Meeting

The Board of Directors will meet to approve personnel actions and financial reports. The session includes a presentation from a CLA CPA regarding changes to Medical Assistance rate calculations and the signing of a nursing home license application.

• Nursing Home License Application signature
• Medical Assistance Rate Presentation by CPA from CLA
• Approval of March bills
• Approval of February personnel actions
• Review and approval of February financials

The Fairview Care Center Board approved the agenda, prior minutes, February personnel changes, March bills totaling $108,157.90, and February financials. The board also authorized the chairman's signature on the nursing home license application and received updates on COVID-19, the annual state survey, and a Medicaid rate presentation. All motions carried unanimously.

• Approved agenda as submitted
• Approved minutes of February 22, 2022
• Approved February personnel changes
• Approved March bills in amount of $108,157.90
• Approved February financials
• Authorized signature on nursing home license application

Public Health Committee - Committee Meeting

The committee will hear a public health update from Director Amy Evans and review a request to approve a tobacco license.

• Request to Approve Tobacco License
• Public Health Update

Administration Committee - Committee Meeting

The Administration Committee is meeting to review commissioner warrants and a personnel agenda. The session also includes reviews of previous committee and board meetings from March 8, 2022.

• Commissioner Warrants
• Personnel Agenda 03/22/22

Public Works Committee - Committee Meeting

The Dodge County Public Works Committee is meeting to review items presented by the County Engineer and Maintenance Superintendent. The primary agenda item is the purchase of a 2023 Tandem Plow Truck.

• Purchase of 2023 Tandem Plow Truck

Committee of the Whole - Committee Meeting

The Committee of the Whole will discuss the American Rescue Plan Act. Additionally, officials will present an updated COVID-19 Preparedness Plan for Dodge County.

• American Rescue Plan Act Discussion
• Updated COVID-19 Preparedness Plan

Board of Commissioners - Regular Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will review updates to the COVID-19 preparedness plan and consider several infrastructure and equipment items. Discussions include property acquisition for road improvements and various county department contracts.

• Resolution to acquire Finstuen Property to improve CSAH 24
• Sale of 2022A General Obligation Capital Improvement Plan & Transportation Bonds
• Purchase of 2023 Tandem Plow Truck
• Awarding of 2022 Bonding Projects and CP 020-607-001
• Setting a date for the Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan hearing

The Dodge County Board of Commissioners approved the sale of $10,000,000 in General Obligation Capital Improvement Plan & Transportation Sales & Use Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2022A, to First Independent Bank at a 2.05% interest rate. The board also awarded two road construction contracts, approved personnel actions, and set a hearing date for the five-year Capital Improvement Plan.

• Approved $10M bond sale to First Independent Bank at 2.05% (unanimous)
• Awarded $2,055,281.40 concrete resurfacing contract to Doyle Conner Co. (unanimous)
• Awarded $7,036,923.20 bonding projects contract to Rochester Sand and Gravel (unanimous)
• Set April 12, 2022 hearing for five-year Capital Improvement Plan (unanimous)
• Approved eminent domain resolution to acquire Finstuen property for CSAH 24 (unanimous)
• Approved $30,000 contribution for fairgrounds grandstand seating upgrade (unanimous)
• Approved personnel actions including step increases and vacancy postings (unanimous)
• Approved $322,708.28 in bills (unanimous)

Board of Adjustments - Regular Meeting

The Dodge County Board of Adjustments is meeting to approve the agenda and minutes from the February 24, 2022 meeting, and to hold a public hearing on a single variance request, V #22-02 Kubat. No other substantive business is listed. The public can participate in person, via Zoom, or by submitting written comments before the meeting.

• Variance request V #22-02 Kubat
• Approval of minutes from Feb 24, 2022 meeting
• Public hearing notice for March 17, 2022 meeting

The Board of Adjustments unanimously approved variance V#22-02 for Stuart J. Kubat, allowing relief from the requirement of two Type I septic soil treatment areas for a proposed 9.8-acre parcel split from a 120-acre property in Section 5, Ripley Township. The board found the applicant met all criteria, including practical difficulties due to soil limitations. The meeting also accepted the previous minutes and approved the public hearing notice, both unanimously.

• Approved variance V#22-02 for Kubat septic requirement relief (unanimous)
• Accepted Feb 24, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved public hearing notice for March 17, 2022 meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners - Regular Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will discuss several land use permits and a request for IT funding. The meeting includes reviews of 2021 fourth-quarter financials and 2022 seasonal weight restrictions for roads.

• IUP #22-02 Angora Fiber Farm, LLC
• CUP #19-09 Novel Debra Solar amendment
• CUP #22-01 Kruger
• $5,000 donation for Peer Support Program
• 2022 Seasonal Weight Restrictions

The Dodge County Board of Commissioners approved several interim use permits, including for an angora fiber farm, two dwellings, a solar farm amendment, and a private airstrip, all with conditions. They also adopted resolutions accepting a recycling grant, setting seasonal weight restrictions, and accepting a $5,000 donation for the Sheriff's Office peer support program. The board discussed but took no vote on expanding a self-storage facility and on funding for SEMMCHRA's software replacement.

• Approved IUP #22-02 for Angora Fiber Farm, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved IUP #22-03 for Jon Bowman dwelling (unanimous)
• Approved IUP #22-04 for Jon Bowman dwelling (4-1)
• Approved CUP #19-09 amendment for Novel Debra Solar (unanimous)
• Approved CUP #22-01 for Matthew Kruger private airstrip (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution #2022-14 accepting $120,549 recycling grant (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution #2022-15 for 2022 seasonal weight restrictions (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution #2022-16 accepting $5,000 donation for peer support (unanimous)

Administration Committee - Committee Meeting

The Administration Committee will meet to review the February 22 Board of Commissioners meeting, commissioner warrants, and the personnel agenda.

• Review of February 22, 2022 Board of Commissioners regular meeting
• Commissioner Warrants
• Personnel Agenda

Public Health Committee - Committee Meeting

The Public Health Committee is meeting to receive a report from Public Health Director Amy Evans. The agenda consists of a single update on public health matters.

• Public Health Update provided by Director Amy Evans

Public Safety Committee - Committee Meeting

The Dodge County Public Safety Committee is meeting to hear from Operations Captain Jeff Espinosa. The primary item for discussion is a $5,000 donation for the Peer Support Program.

• $5,000 donation for Peer Support Program

Committee of the Whole - Committee Meeting

The Committee of the Whole will meet to discuss GIS Environmental Services with the Environmental Services Director. No other decisions or actions are listed on the agenda.

• GIS Environmental Services presentation by Lauren Cornelius

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Dodge County Planning Commission will meet to discuss several conditional and interim use permits. The body will also consider an amendment to a previous conditional use permit. These decisions determine how specific parcels of land can be used within the county.

• IUP #22-02 Angora Fiber Farm, LLC
• IUP #22-03 Bowman
• IUP #22-04 Bowman
• CUP #22-01 Kruger
• Zoning amendment for CUP #19-09 Novel Debra Solar

Board of Adjustments - Regular Meeting

The Board of Adjustments will meet to approve the agenda and previous meeting minutes. The primary business includes a review of variance V #22-01 Bigalke.

• Variance V #22-01 Bigalke

The Board of Adjustments approved variance V#22-01 for Thomas and Margaret Bigalke, allowing a reduced side-yard setback for a replacement dwelling after a fire destroyed their previous home. The approval was 3-1, with James Hruska dissenting. The board also added comments from neighbors and the county engineer to the record, and re-elected Dean Schuette as chair and Chad Knudson as vice chair.

• Approved variance V#22-01 for Bigalke property, allowing reduced side-yard setback (3-1)
• Accepted minutes from June 24, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved public hearing notice for February 24, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Added neighbor comment from Dan and Jule Lipps to the minutes (unanimous)
• Added county engineer comment from Guy Kohlnhofer to the minutes (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing for V#22-01 (unanimous)
• Re-elected Dean Schuette as board chair (unanimous)
• Re-elected Chad Knudson as vice chair (unanimous)

Fairview Care Center Board of Commissioners - Regular Meeting

The Board of Directors will meet to approve January bills and financial reports. The body will also discuss a facility assessment and the MDH annual survey.

• Approval of January bills
• Review and approval of January financials
• Facility Assessment signature
• MDH Annual Survey information
• January personnel changes

The Fairview Care Center Board approved the agenda, minutes from December 28, 2021, and January personnel changes. They approved February bills totaling $110,050.80 and the January financials, which ended $34,000 in the negative after paying out liability, property, and workers comp costs. The board also discussed COVID-19 staffing compliance, a $131,000 rural payment received, and the annual survey with two potential minor deficiencies.

• Approved the agenda as submitted
• Approved the minutes of December 28, 2021
• Approved January personnel changes
• Approved February bills in the amount of $110,050.80
• Approved January financials
• Set next board meeting for March 22 at 3:00 p.m.

Administration Committee - Committee Meeting

The Dodge County Administration Committee will meet to review commissioner warrants and a personnel agenda. The body will also consider liquor license applications and a vehicle exchange.

• Standard Liquor License with Sunday Sale
• 1 Day Temporary On-Sale Liquor License
• Vehicle Exchange
• Extension Committee Reappointment
• Personnel Agenda 02/22/22

Public Works Committee - Committee Meeting

The Dodge County Public Works Committee is meeting to discuss an award for project SAP 020-599-120. The meeting includes a presentation by County Engineer Guy Kohlnhofer.

• Award of SAP 020-599-120

Board of Commissioners - Regular Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will review bond recommendations for 2022 building and highway projects. The meeting also includes a public hearing regarding a tax abatement request for Hamilton Multi Unit Apartments.

• Hamilton Multi Unit Apartment Tax Abatement Public Hearing
• Bond Recommendations for 2022 Building & Highway Projects
• CSAH 34/TH 57 Roundabout Construction Agreement
• Highway Department Re-Bid and Budget
• Professional Services Agreement between TriMin Systems Inc. and Minnesota Counties Computer Coop

The board unanimously approved a resolution authorizing up to $10 million in general obligation bonds for building and highway projects, with final sale approval delegated to the Board Chair and County Administrator. It also awarded three construction bids for the highway department (fuel system, cold storage/sign shop, security upgrades) and approved a five-year, 100% tax abatement for a 47-unit apartment complex in Kasson. All actions were unanimous.

• Approved resolution #2022-13 authorizing up to $10M in bonds for building and highway projects (unanimous)
• Awarded fueling system bid to MN Petroleum for $284,381 (unanimous)
• Awarded cold storage/sign shop bid to Prehn Building Sales for $272,190 (unanimous)
• Awarded security hardware upgrades to Egan for $49,298 (unanimous)
• Approved five-year, 100% tax abatement for Hamilton Real Estate's 47-unit apartment complex in Kasson (unanimous)
• Approved resolution #2022-11 for roundabout construction agreement with MnDOT, county share $146,351.88 (unanimous)
• Approved resolution #2022-12 transferring $359,592 from municipal to rural road funds (unanimous)
• Approved amended by-laws requiring video participants to state name with vote (unanimous)

Administration Committee - Committee Meeting

The Administration Committee will meet to review commissioner warrants and personnel matters. The agenda also includes a discussion regarding a Gold Star donation.

• Commissioner Warrants
• Personnel Agenda 02/08/2022
• Gold Star Donation

Public Safety Committee - Committee Meeting

The Dodge County Public Safety Committee is meeting to discuss a specific request. Operations Captain Jeff Espinosa will present a request for out-of-state training.

• Out of state training request presented by Operations Captain Jeff Espinosa

Public Works Committee - Committee Meeting

The Dodge County Public Works Committee is meeting to discuss county engineering matters. The primary action item is the awarding of the 2022 aggregate season supply.

• Award of 2022 Aggregate Season Supply

Public Health Committee - Committee Meeting

The committee will meet to discuss a request regarding public health donations. The agenda contains only one item for review.

• Request to Accept Public Health Donations

Board of Commissioners - Regular Meeting

The Dodge County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss county infrastructure, labor agreements, and zoning requests. The board is considering a resolution to call a public hearing regarding tax abatement for a specific apartment project.

• Resolution to call a public hearing for tax abatement: Hamilton Real Estate Apartment Project
• Labor Agreement LELS 2022-2024
• Award for 2022 Aggregate Season Supply
• Zoning items: IUP #22-01 Garness and ZA #21-14 Sec. 16.46.2 & 16.46.3
• County Snow Removal Policy and Finstuen ROW Property for CSAH 24

The Dodge County Board of Commissioners approved a resolution to hold a public hearing on a proposed tax abatement for a 47-unit apartment complex in Kasson, with maximum terms of 8 years and $40,000 annually. The board also approved a land purchase for a highway project, renewed waste hauler licenses, and adopted several other resolutions. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved resolution to hold Feb. 22 public hearing on tax abatement for Hamilton Real Estate apartment project (unanimous)
• Approved $67,458.11 purchase of 6.51 acres from Mark Finstuen for CSAH 24 realignment (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 licenses for 8 waste haulers (unanimous)
• Approved LELS 2022-2024 labor agreement and MOU (unanimous)
• Approved letter of support for Workforce Development Inc. Good Jobs Challenge grant (unanimous)
• Accepted $500 donation of quilts from St. John's Lutheran Church Women (unanimous)
• Accepted $10,000 Gold Star Memorial donation (unanimous)
• Approved Interim Use Permit #22-01 Garness for dwelling on 7.92 acres (unanimous)

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Dodge County Planning Commission is meeting to consider conditional and interim use permits. The body will also review proposed changes to specific sections of the zoning ordinance.

• IUP #22-01 Garness
• CUP #22-01 Kruger
• ZA #21-14 regarding Sec. 16.46.2 & 16.46.3

The Dodge County Planning Commission tabled a conditional use permit for a private airstrip in Milton Township until March, pending the applicant's attendance at a township meeting. The commission recommended approval of a zoning amendment for solar farm decommissioning bonds, modifying the amounts to start at $200,000 for 1 MW or less with $50,000 increments. It also recommended approval of an interim use permit for a dwelling on less than 53 acres in Vernon Township.

• Tabled CUP #22-01 for private airstrip in Milton Township (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of IUP #22-01 for dwelling on 7.92 acres in Vernon Township (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of ZA #21-14 solar amendment with modified bond amounts (5-0)
• Added 8 neighbor letters and 3 applicant documents to CUP #22-01 record (unanimous)
• Re-elected Darren Durst as chair and Josh Toquam as vice chair (unanimous)

Fairview Care Center Board of Commissioners - Regular Meeting

The Board of Directors will meet to approve December 2021 bills, financials, and personnel actions. The meeting includes informational updates on COVID-19, the American Rescue Plan, and the 2021-2023 Strategic Plan.

• Approval of December 2021 Bills
• Review and Approval of December 2021 Financials
• December 2021 Personnel Action
• Phase 4 Provider Relief Fund and ARP Application update
• 2021 - 2023 Strategic Plan

The Fairview Care Center Board elected Tim Tjosaas as Chairman, Rodney Peterson as Vice Chairman, and John Allen as Secretary for 2022. The board approved December bills totaling $130,107.81, December financials, and personnel actions. COVID-19 updates were discussed, including the first positive resident case and 16 staff testing positive.

• Elected Tim Tjosaas as Chairman for 2022 (unanimous)
• Elected Rodney Peterson as Vice Chairman for 2022 (unanimous)
• Elected John Allen as Secretary for 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as submitted (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of December 28, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved December personnel actions (unanimous)
• Approved December bills in the amount of $130,107.81 (unanimous)
• Approved December financials (unanimous)

Administration Committee - Committee Meeting

The Administration Committee is meeting to review commissioner warrants and a personnel agenda. The meeting also includes a review of previous board and committee meetings from January 2022.

• Commissioner Warrants
• Personnel Agenda 1/25/22

Committee of the Whole - Committee Meeting

The Dodge County Committee of the Whole will meet to discuss a tax abatement request from Hamilton Real Estate Group. The meeting includes a presentation by Ryan Nolander and Laura Qualey.

• Hamilton Real Estate Tax Abatement Request

The Dodge County Board of Commissioners met in Committee of the Whole and heard a presentation from Hamilton Real Estate Group requesting a 100% tax abatement for eight years for a proposed 47-unit market-rate apartment building in Kasson. No formal decision was made; the item was discussed and will be considered under the county's recently approved Business Subsidy Policy. The meeting was informational only.

• Heard tax abatement request for 47-unit Kasson apartment project (no vote)
• Discussed potential changes to Business Subsidy Policy scoring sheet (no action)

Board of Commissioners - Regular Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will review reports on engineering staff shortages and building automation upgrades. The meeting includes a personnel agenda and a discussion on the 2022 HAVA Grant.

• Engineering staff shortage report
• Building automation upgrades
• 2022 HAVA Grant
• Personnel agenda
• Commissioner warrants

The board unanimously approved raising the Assistant County Engineer pay by $5/hour to address a staffing shortage in the Highway Department, which has struggled to attract qualified candidates. The board also approved a $32,730 building automation upgrade with Paape Companies, a resolution to apply for a 2022 HAVA grant for new voting devices, and routine personnel and bill approvals.

• Approved $5/hour pay increase for Assistant County Engineer (unanimous)
• Accepted Paape Companies proposal for building automation upgrades at $32,730 (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution #2022-05 to apply for HAVA grant up to $24,402.29 (unanimous)
• Approved personnel actions including FTE changes and step increases (unanimous)
• Approved bills totaling $210,010.60 (unanimous)
• Approved amended agenda and consent agenda (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners - Special Meeting

The Dodge County Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to discuss a transfer station permit. Environmental Services Director Lauren Cornelius is scheduled to lead this item.

• Transfer Station Permit

The Dodge County Board unanimously approved pursuing a new building at the Transfer Station to store construction and demolition debris, forgoing a leachate/stormwater system upgrade. The board also unanimously rescinded the Covid Vaccination Testing Policy approved on January 11, 2022, following a Supreme Court stay on the mandate.

• Approved pursuing new building at Transfer Station to store waste (unanimous)
• Rescinded Covid Vaccination Testing Policy (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as amended to include Covid policy item (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners - Regular Meeting

The Dodge County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss a remodel and addition for the Highway Department and review the county's COVID-19 vaccination, testing, and face covering policy. The board will also consider a local declaration of a state of emergency and a new tax abatement finance policy.

• Highway Department Remodel/Addition discussion
• Adoption of Tax Abatement Finance Policy
• Dodge County Local Declaration of a State of Emergency
• 2022 Mileage Reimbursement Rate
• Elected Department Head Minimum Salaries for January 1, 2023

The board approved a $3,607,000 contract with The Joseph Company, Inc. for the Highway Department remodel/addition, rejected the fuel island bid, and authorized re-bidding for fuel island and cold storage. They also adopted a COVID-19 vaccination, testing, and face covering policy (4-1) with county-paid testing through April 7, 2022, and approved a telecommuting waiver for a Land Records employee (4-1).

• Approved $3,607,000 Highway Department remodel/addition contract with The Joseph Company, Inc. (unanimous)
• Rejected fuel island base bid #2 (unanimous)
• Authorized re-bid advertising for fuel island and cold storage (unanimous)
• Adopted Tax Abatement Finance Policy (unanimous)
• Set 2022 mileage reimbursement rate at IRS standard $0.585/mile (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 authorized depositories list (unanimous)
• Approved COVID-19 Vaccination, Testing and Face Covering Policy with testing costs covered through April 7, 2022 (4-1)
• Approved telecommuting waiver for Jeremy Farar through March 31, 2022 (4-1)

Committee of the Whole - Committee Meeting

The Committee of the Whole will meet to receive an informational update and recap of the Dodge County Septic Program. No decisions or votes are listed on the agenda.

• Dodge County Septic Program recap and informational update

The Dodge County Board of Commissioners met in Committee of the Whole on January 11, 2022, and received an informational update from SSTS Program Manager Elizabeth Harbaugh on the county's septic program. The presentation covered program history, current operations, 2021 permitted systems and inspections, upgrades, funding options, and operating permits. No formal decisions or votes were made; the meeting was adjourned after the discussion.

• Received septic program recap and update (no action)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:28 a.m.

Administration Committee - Committee Meeting

The Dodge County Administration Committee will meet to review financial registers and personnel matters. The body will also discuss a right of entry for Highway 57 and a travel request for Commissioner Rod Peterson.

• 2021 Final Payment Warrant Register
• Commissioner Warrants
• Personnel Agenda
• Highway 57 Right of Entry
• Out of State Travel Request for Commissioner Rod Peterson

Board of Commissioners - Special Meeting

The Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to conduct annual organizational business. The body will decide on leadership roles, committee assignments, and administrative policies for the 2022 calendar year.

• Election of officers and transfer of gavel
• Setting of 2022 meeting dates
• Setting of 2022 fee schedule
• Appointments to boards, commissions, and committees
• Review of out of state travel policy and board by-laws

The Dodge County Board of Commissioners held its annual organizational meeting, electing Tim Tjosaas as Chair and Rodney Peterson as Vice Chair for 2022. The board approved the 2022 meeting schedule, fee schedule, committee assignments, and appointments to various boards and commissions. It also reaffirmed the out-of-state travel policy and mission/vision statements, and amended by-laws to require roll call votes when members participate remotely.

• Elected Tim Tjosaas as Chair for 2022 (unanimous)
• Elected Rodney Peterson as Vice Chair for 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 County Board and Fairview Care Center Board meeting dates (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 Fee Schedule (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution appointing County Board as Standing Committee of the Whole (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 committee assignments (unanimous)
• Approved appointments to boards, commissions, and committees for 2022 (unanimous)
• Amended by-laws to require roll call votes when members participate remotely (unanimous)