Kandiyohi County public meetings in 2022
54 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review several 2023 service contracts and a request for heavy extrication equipment. Discussion items include the Local Housing Trust Fund and the 2023 AIS Prevention Aid Plan.
- Woodland Centers 2023 Purchase of Services contracts
- Heavy Extrication Equipment Request
- Resolution 2022-63 regarding 2023 Commissioner salaries
- Local Housing Trust Fund discussion
- Bid opening for Surplus Land (Recycling Center)
Planning Commission
The Commission will consider a re-approval request for a 1-MW solar farm in Holland Township. They will also reconsider a previously denied business use request for a construction and insulation company in Dovre Township.
- Pivot Energy MN Solar 2 LLC: 1-MW solar farm request at 11354 195th Ave SW, Holland Township
- A & J Rentals: Construction and insulation business request at 8879 Long Lake Road, Dovre Township
Board of Commissioners
The Kandiyohi County Board of Commissioners will hold a Truth in Taxation meeting followed by a session to set the county levy. The agenda also includes discussions on park camping fees, mental health service agreements, and various county contracts.
- Adoption of the 2023 Kandiyohi County Budget
- MFIP/DWP Joint Powers Agreement totaling $653,684.00
- Proposed 2023 Park Camping Fees and Policy
- CentraCare - Rice Hospital, LLC Comprehensive Mental Health Purchase of Service Agreement
- Spicer Commercial Club WINTERFEST event permits
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review proposed 2023 public health fee increases and several service contracts. Discussion items include an update on the recycling center sale and the 2023 county health plan awards.
- Proposed 2023 Public Health Fees: $1.00 per hour increase for nurse and support services
- Prairie Lakes Youth Programs Nursing Services Contract: $56.00 per hour for registered nursing
- Resolution 2022-59: Consideration of assessments for GLSSWD delinquent sewer and water use
- Bid Opening: Health and Human Services and Law Enforcement Center heat pump replacement
- West Central Interpreting, Inc. purchase of services contract
Kandiyohi – Renville Community Health Board
The Board will elect officers, appoint a SCHSAC representative, and review board member terms. Discussion items include public health transformation, COVID-19 responses, and opioid settlement updates.
- Election of Board Officers
- Appointment of SCHSAC Representative and Alternate
- Opioid Settlement Update
- Review of Board Member Terms
- Discussion on THC Edibles Legislation
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission is considering several conditional use permit applications and a request for reapplication. Items include proposals for an agricultural facility, an auto sales shop, and a dog kennel.
- A & J Rentals LLC: Discussion of request to reapply for a previously denied conditional use permit
- Generations Land LLC: Proposed agricultural related facility and farm drainage business in East Lake Lillian Township
- Hardebeck Properties LLC: Proposed auto sales and service shop with outdoor display in New London Township
- Andrea Steffensen: Proposed dog kennel for breeding and raising up to 20 dogs in Mamre Township
Board of Adjustment
The Board of Adjustment is considering an application from Todd M. Asche of Asche & Company. The applicant seeks a reduction in lot area standards for a property located in a Commercial/Industrial District near Highway 71 NE.
- Variance request for lot area standards at 3904, 3950, 4004, 4030, 4078, and 4088 Hwy 71 NE
- Public hearing for Dovre Township property in CI Commercial/Industrial District
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review a resolution supporting the four-lane conversion of Highway 23 and discuss the County Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan update. The meeting also includes several final payment approvals for public works projects and a snowmobile maintenance grant.
- Resolution 2022-58: Support for the Four Lane Conversion of Highway 23
- 2023 Snowmobile Grant-In-Aid Program: $57,041.71 maintenance and grooming grant
- Final payment for SAP 034-604-030 grading and aggregate base project: $27,873.57
- Kandiyohi County Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan Update
- Market survey proposals for Human Resources
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will consider the official hire and contract for Kelsey Baker as the new County Administrator. The meeting also includes updates on mental health services, Woodland Centers, and utility rates.
- Hire and contract of Kelsey Baker as County Administrator at $138,250 per year
- Resolution 2022-57: 2023 GLSSWD water and sewer utility rates and fees
- Woodland Centers update from CEO Ashley Kjos
- Children's and Adult Mental Health Services update
- Central Minnesota Jobs and Training annual report
Planning Commission
The Kandiyohi County Planning Commission will consider a conditional use permit for a home-based business and a final plat for a subdivision. These items involve land use and development within the Green Lake Township area.
- Conditional use permit for Jedd Danielson at 9372 71st St NE for sports training, a bicycle shop, and a batting cage
- Final plat for Castle Shores (Spicer Estate Subdivision) at 11600 Indian Beach Road
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review several items including a SNAP Joint Powers Agreement and various grant contracts. Discussion topics include economic assistance updates, utility easements, and road safety grants.
- SNAP Joint Powers Agreement for employment and training services
- Permanent utility easement for 12797 Old North Shore Drive
- 2021 Emergency Management Performance Grant contract
- Resolution 2022-54: 2023 Toward Zero Death Safe Road Grant
- Resolution 2022-56: CSAH 4 Right of Way Vacation
Board of Commissioners - SPECIAL BOARD - County Administrator Interviews
The Board of Commissioners interviewed three candidates for the County Administrator role. The Board voted to offer the position to Kelsey Baker and authorized a team to negotiate employment terms.
- Interviewed candidates Cassandra Harvey, Kelsey Baker, and Jennifer Lippert
- Voted 5-0 to offer the County Administrator position to Kelsey Baker
- Designated a negotiating team consisting of Steve Gardner, Corky Berg, Larry Kleindl, and Connie Mort
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss several infrastructure and environmental items. Topics include the potential sale of the Recycling Center, amendments to the North Fork Crow River Comprehensive Watershed Management Plan, and a US DOT discretionary grant application.
- Approval to sell the Recycling Center
- Amendment to North Fork Crow River Comprehensive Watershed Management Plan
- Resolution 2022-50: Bolton-Menk Professional Services Contract
- Resolution 2022-51: TH 23 Trail and Lighting Cooperative Construction Agreement
- Resolution 2022-52: US DOT Discretionary Grant Application Support
Board of Adjustment
The Kandiyohi County Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing regarding a variance request for Terry and Lynda Manselle. The applicants are seeking permission to maintain a deck within a shore impact zone that exceeds the size allowed by R-1 Residential Shoreland District ordinances.
- Public hearing for Terry & Lynda Manselle: Lot 5, Block 1, Bass Lake Estates (7901 117th St NE)
- Variance request for a deck larger than ordinance allows within a shore impact zone
Planning Commission
The Kandiyohi County Planning Commission is considering a conditional use permit for Duininck Inc. to mine and process gravel in Roseville Township. The commission is also reviewing a Planned Unit Development proposal by Castle Shores LLP to construct 11 homes in Green Lake Township.
- Duininck Inc. gravel mining and processing proposal (Hwy 23 NE & 160th St NE)
- Castle Shores LLP 11-unit residential Planned Unit Development (11600 Indian Beach Road)
- Proposed $39,000 reclamation bond for Duininck Inc. mining site
- Duininck Inc. request for 10-year permit for mining approximately 400,000 CY of material
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners is reviewing the 2023 budget proposal and preliminary EDC levy. Discussions include various uses for ARPA funds, including cybersecurity, child care grants, and equipment.
- 2023 Kandiyohi County Budget Proposal presentation
- 2023 EDC Preliminary Levy and Budget presentation
- MnDOT Capital Highway Investment Plan update
- Nuisance Abatement Hearing for Scott Johnson
- Medical Examiner Contract Renewal discussion
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will discuss several requests for American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding, including cyber security, child care, and equipment replacement. The agenda also includes a nuisance abatement hearing and discussions regarding state right-of-way acquisition for TH 23.
- Nuisance Abatement Hearing for Charles Whitcup and Tami Wold
- Final payment for Courthouse Window Replacement Project
- TH 23 South Gap State of Minnesota Right of Way Acquisition
- ARPA funding requests for Child Care and Cyber Security
- Planning Commission recommendations for zoning
Kandiyohi – Renville Community Health Board
The Kandiyohi-Renville Community Health Board is meeting to approve operating by-laws and environmental health budgets and fees. The board will also receive a presentation on the Statewide Health Improvement Partnership and review reports regarding opioid settlements and public health workforce needs.
- Approval of Community Health Board By-Laws
- Approval of Environmental Health Budget and Fees
- Statewide Health Improvement Partnership presentation
- Review of Community Health Board Audit
- Discussion of Opioid Settlement and Healthy Housing Program
Board of Adjustment
The Kandiyohi County Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing regarding a request by Castle Shores LLP for a reduced lake setback. The applicant seeks to decrease the setback to 50 feet around a lagoon at 11600 Indian Beach Road in Green Lake Township.
- Variance request for reduced lake setback at 11600 Indian Beach Road (Spicer Estate Subdivision)
- Public hearing for Castle Shores LLP regarding R-1 Residential Shoreland District setbacks
Planning Commission
The Kandiyohi County Planning Commission will meet to discuss two conditional use permit requests. The items include a proposal for a construction business storage and office site in Dovre Township and an automobile sales proposal in Roseville Township.
- A & J Rentals LLC: Proposed storage for work trailers, supplies, and an office at 8879 Long Lake Road
- Troy Holtkamp: Proposed automobile sales of under 10 vehicles at 22106 149th St NE
Board of Commissioners
The Kandiyohi County Board of Commissioners will consider final completion and payment for the Lift Station, Force Mains, and SCADA project, receive updates on broadband and Border to Border support letters, and discuss continued ARPA funding allocations. The agenda also includes resolutions for Veterans Services and a State of Minnesota Limited Use Permit, plus routine consent items.
- Final completion and payment for 4 Lift Station, 3 Force Mains, SCADA project
- Broadband update and Border to Border Letters of Support discussion
- Resolution 2022-42: Veterans Services Office Operational Grant Program
- Resolution 2022-43: State of Minnesota Limited Use Permit
- Work session: ARPA Funding Discussion Continued
Board of Commissioners
The Kandiyohi County Board will consider several resolutions and hear updates, including an objection to the Minnesota Department of Human Services' 2023 health plan selection, a presentation from Summit Carbon Solutions, and a detour agreement for TH 212. The board will also hold nuisance abatement hearings, consider a fee increase for hazardous waste disposal, and discuss the county administrator search.
- Resolution 2022-37: Objection to 2023 MN DHS health plan selection
- Summit Carbon Solutions presentation
- Resolution 2022-38: TH 212 Detour Agreement
- Nuisance abatement hearings for Kyle Carlson and Larry Knuteson
- Request to increase Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Fees
Planning Commission
The Kandiyohi County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two requests: a rezoning of property in New London Township from residential to commercial/industrial, and a conditional use permit for a storage rental facility in an agricultural district. Staff recommends approval for both items.
- Rezone Lots 3 & 4, Block 1, Prentice Addition (164th Ave NE & 26th St NE) from R-2 to CI Commercial/Industrial by Hardebeck Properties LLC
- Conditional use permit for storage rental facility at 19920 Hwy 23 NE in A-2 General Agricultural District by Wayne Kooiman
- Conditions for storage facility: no outside storage, signage must meet ordinance standards
- Public hearings scheduled for July 11, 2022 at 7:00 PM
Board of Commissioners
The Kandiyohi County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda, bid opening for surplus county property, and several general business items. They will consider resolutions, grants, equipment purchases, and appointments.
- Bid opening for surplus county property land sale Parcel 18-492-0035
- Resolution 2022-36: Authorizing sale of tax forfeited land Parcel 65-125-0060
- Discussion of Minnesota Department of Health ELC (Epidemiology and Laboratory Capacity) funding
- Discussion of SCAAP Grant
- Oath of office for reappointment of Veteran Service Officer Trisha Appeldorn and appointment of Assistant Veteran Service Officer Anabeth Black
Board of Commissioners
The Kandiyohi County Board of Commissioners meets June 21, 2022, to consider conditional use permits for Lake Lillian Solar LLC and Verizon Wireless, a wetland conservation resolution, and the sale of a tax-forfeited land parcel. The board will also review bids for a jail programs remodeling project and a bid rejection for road project SAP 034-630-014, and continue ARPA funding discussions. A Board of Equalization meeting is scheduled for 6:00 p.m.
- Conditional Use Permit for Lake Lillian Solar LLC (landowner Barbara Stahl)
- Conditional Use Permit for Verizon Wireless
- Resolution 2022-34: Wetland Conservation Act
- Resolution 2022-35: Authorizing Sale of Tax Forfeited Land Parcel 85-600-0105
- Jail Programs Remodeling – presentation of bids
Board of Equalization
The Kandiyohi County Board of Equalization met to review property valuation changes brought by the Assessor's Department. The board approved all 13 recommended adjustments, including reductions for unbuildable lots, removal of prime lakeshore adjustments, and corrections. It also heard two appeals from property owners requesting further reductions, which were denied.
- Denied appeals by Tallack Johnson and Melissa Martens for parcels 12-310-0010 and 12-310-0020
- Reduced Compass Rose Real Estate parcel 85-800-0315 from $16,000 to $9,600 (unbuildable lot)
- Removed prime lakeshore adjustments on 9 parcels in Irving Township, e.g., Koeckeritz $711,100 to $663,400
- Corrected PK Cooker Properties parcel 60-216-0200 from $180,400 to $138,800 (construction type error)
- Reduced Cecelia Kurtz parcel 40-902-0253 from $253,800 to $251,000 and Broberg parcel 12-032-0120 from $372,200 to $302,100
Board of Adjustment
The Kandiyohi County Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing and consider a variance request from Kyle Hanson for property at 17160 Hwy 23 NE in New London Township. The applicant seeks a reduced property line setback of 10 feet from a Residential District, instead of the required 50 feet, for future construction in a Commercial/Industrial District. Staff recommends approval based on findings that the unique location between a trail and highway right-of-way justifies the variance.
- Variance request for reduced 10-foot setback (required: 50 feet) from Residential District for property in C/I Commercial Industrial District
- Property located at 17160 Hwy 23 NE, New London Township (Section 15, Township 121, Range 34)
- Public hearing scheduled for June 13, 2022, 6:00 PM at Kandiyohi County Health & Human Services Building
- Staff recommends approval with draft findings supporting the variance
Planning Commission
The Kandiyohi County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on two conditional use permit requests: a 1-megawatt ground-mounted solar facility on 8.58 acres in Lake Lillian Township, and a 250-foot wireless communications tower in Roseville Township. Staff recommends approval of the solar facility with conditions, including following the decommissioning plan and using agricultural fencing. The meeting also includes adoption of minutes.
- Conditional use permit for 1MW solar facility (approx. 2,400 panels) on 8.58 acres at 11050 195th Ave SE, Lake Lillian Township
- Decommissioning surety bond of $25,000 proposed for solar facility
- Conditional use permit for 250-foot Verizon wireless tower on Hwy 23 NE, Roseville Township
- Public hearing notices mailed to property owners within 1/4 mile and municipalities within 2 miles
County Ditch Authority
The Joint Ditch Authority for Joint Ditch #7 KCR met and unanimously approved several actions: electing officers, retaining legal counsel, accepting inspection reports that found JD #7 needs repair, and appointing an engineer to examine the ditch. The board also approved initiating a redetermination of benefits and damages, and consolidating all branches and laterals of JD #7.
- Elected Commissioner Anderson as Chair and Commissioner Jaenisch as Vice Chair
- Retained Rinke Noonan Law Firm as legal counsel for JD #7 KCR
- Accepted inspection reports for Renville and Chippewa counties finding JD #7 needs repair
- Appointed Engineer Mark Origer of ISG, Inc. to examine JD #7 and provide repair reports
- Approved initiating Redetermination of Benefits and Damages and consolidation of all branches and laterals of JD #7
Board of Commissioners
The Kandiyohi County Board of Commissioners will meet to consider a range of administrative and public works items, including a public hearing on amending the party/noise ordinance, bid lettings for bridge and dam repairs, and several resolutions. The agenda also includes discussions on the future of the Recycling Center, a ballot drop box, and proposals for a county administrator executive search.
- Public hearing on amendment to Party/Noise Ordinance No. 3
- Bid letting for SAP 034-630-014, Bridge No. 92146 Repair and Dam No. MN00061 Raceway Replacement
- Resolution 2022-28, SAP 034-602-040 LRIP Agreement
- Resolution 2022-31: Kandiyohi County MCO Procurement Recommendation
- Authorization of the Sale of County Owned Land --- Resolution 2022-32
Board of Commissioners
The Kandiyohi County Board of Commissioners will consider adopting the All-Hazard Mitigation Plan and declaring a state of emergency, along with other business including a solid waste agreement, a public hearing on a noise ordinance amendment, and the 2023 budget timeline. The agenda also includes a work session on ARPA funding and several routine consent items.
- Resolution 2022-24: adopt Kandiyohi County All-Hazard Mitigation Plan
- Resolution 2022-27: declare a state of emergency for Kandiyohi County
- Solid Waste Delivery Agreement with Ace Rolloff & Disposal
- Setting public hearing on amendment to Party/Noise Ordinance No. 3
- Resolution 2022-26: approve application for Ballot Drop Box Grant
Kandiyohi – Renville Community Health Board
The Kandiyohi-Renville Community Health Board will meet to approve changes to its operating procedures, discuss terms for SCHSAC committee appointments, and review the 2021 performance accountability requirement. The board will also receive updates on COVID-19 response and vaccination efforts, review the Community Health Assessment and Improvement Plan, and consider a request for proposals for evidence-based home visiting. The agenda includes routine approvals and informational reports.
- Approve changes to CHB Operating Procedures
- Discussion on terms for SCHSAC Committee Appointments
- Review 2021 Performance-Related Accountability Requirement (MDH)
- Review CHB Grant Funding Grid
- Strong Foundations Evidence Based Home Visiting Request for Proposals
Road and Bridge Meeting
The Kandiyohi County Road and Bridge Committee awarded a construction bid for project SAP 034-602-040 to Midwest Contracting, LLC for $591,563.90. Members also discussed updates on 2022 projects, the five-year construction plan, maintenance, drainage, a monarch butterfly initiative, and the Glacial Lakes Sanitary Sewer & Water District. Commissioner Roland Nissen was absent.
- Awarded SAP 034-602-040 bid to Midwest Contracting, LLC for $591,563.90
- Discussed 2022 Road and Bridge Projects Update
- Discussed 5 Year Construction Plan
- Discussed 2022 Maintenance Update
- Discussed Drainage Update and Monarch Butterfly Update
Board of Commissioners
The Kandiyohi County Board of Commissioners will hold its regular meeting on May 3, 2022, covering consent agenda items and general business. Key actions include approving a property tax service report, considering per diem increases for the Extension Committee, and making procurement recommendations for senior health care programs. The board will also decide on a road striping contract award, open bids for a grading project, and discuss a jail remodel project.
- Award for SP 034-070-13, 6" Edgeline Striping (GRIN)(WR)
- Bid letting for SAP 034-602-040, Grading and Aggregate Base
- Request to bid Kandiyohi County Jail Program Remodel Project - Part 2
- Resolution 2022-22: MSHO and MSC+ Procurement Recommendations
- Resolution 2022-23: SNBC Procurement Recommendation
Board of Commissioners
The Kandiyohi County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss and potentially act on several items, including appointments to the Middle Fork and North Fork Crow River Watershed District, replacement of sirens at county parks, a resolution proclaiming County Government Appreciation Day, a bid letting for road striping, a cooperative construction agreement, and a fiber-to-the-home broadband project proposal for Hawick and Long Lake. The agenda also includes a consent agenda with routine approvals such as minutes, warrants, a gambling permit, and a snowmobile grant application.
- Bid letting for SP 034-070-013, 6" Solid Line Paint (GR IN)(WR)
- SAP 034-641-010 Cooperative Construction Agreement
- Hawick – Long Lake Fiber-to-the-Home Broadband Project Proposal
- Replacement of sirens at Kandiyohi County parks
- Resolution 2022-21: Proclaiming April 26th County Government Appreciation Day
Human Services Committee
The Kandiyohi County Human Services Committee will consider approving a $13,000 addendum to the Safe Avenues contract to fund 208 additional child visitation slots in 2022. The committee will also discuss proclamations for Mental Health Month, Child Care Appreciation Day, and Foster Care Month, receive an update on the Foster Care Parent Program, and hear a Community Corrections update. The agenda includes routine items like approval of minutes and bills.
- Safe Avenues contract addendum: $13,000 for 104 weekend and 104 weekday visitation slots
- Proclamation 2022-01: Mental Health Month (May 2022)
- Proclamation 2022-02: Child Care Appreciation Day (May 6, 2022)
- Proclamation 2022-03: Foster Care Month (May 2022)
- Foster care statistics: 147 children in care, 47 licensed foster homes as of March 2022
Human Services Committee
The Kandiyohi County Human Services Committee will discuss updates on the Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) program, including staffing shortages and service impacts, and review the Workforce Development Grant for COVID-19 response activities. The agenda includes approval of prior minutes and general business discussions.
- HCBS program update: 12 case managers, 143 DD waiver clients, 369 CCT clients, 118 CRS homes
- Workforce Development Grant: $160,000 total ($112,000 Kandiyohi, $48,000 Renville) through June 30, 2023
- Kandiyohi County grant use: hire 0.6 FTE Community Health Planner, emergency preparedness training
- Renville County grant use: increase Preparedness Coordinator FTE to 0.4, community impact assessment
- COVID-19 community assessment: 83 English responses, available in English, Spanish, Somali
Board of Commissioners
The Kandiyohi County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing to consider redistricting plans for commissioner districts, choosing between Option A and Option B via Resolution 2022-20. The board will also open bids for a road construction project, award a separate road project, and consider several other items including a landfill contract and a boating safety grant.
- Public hearing on redistricting commissioner districts (Resolution 2022-20, Option A or B)
- Bid letting for SAP 034-601-038, grading and aggregate base
- Award of SAP 034-641-010, bituminous milling, reclamation, surfacing, storm sewer, topsoil
- Resolution 2022-18: RAISE Grant Application Support
- Award of Landfill Contract LFDCAP-22
Board of Commissioners
The Kandiyohi County Board will hold bid lettings for four road projects (rubberized asphalt crack filling, bituminous seal coat, bituminous surfacing, and bituminous milling/reclamation), consider resolutions for conservation and water quality funding, authorize final payments for building projects, and award a grading and aggregate base contract. The agenda also includes routine consent items like minutes, warrants, liquor license renewals, and a gambling permit.
- Bid lettings for CF-22, SC-22, 2022 Bituminous Surfacing, and SAP 034-641-010
- Resolution 2022-14: Conservation Partners Legacy Grant for Pheasants Forever
- Resolution 2022-15 and 2022-16: Clean Water Partnership loan and SSTS Upgrades GO Note
- Final payment authorizations for COB Skylight, LEC Roof, and Jail Remodel projects
- Award of SAP 034-604-031 grading and aggregate base (low bid $1,475,375.85)
Human Services Committee
The Kandiyohi County Human Services Committee will discuss proposed staffing changes, collaboration between public health and child protection, and two grants: a Workforce Development Grant and a Healthy Housing Grant. The agenda includes approval of minutes and bills, but the main items are informational updates and discussions.
- Proposed staffing changes to child protection structure
- Workforce Development Grant: $160,000 total ($112,000 Kandiyohi, $48,000 Renville) for COVID-19 workforce
- Healthy Housing Grant: $90,000 for housing-based health threat activities
- Public Health and Child Protection collaboration efforts
Board of Adjustment
The Kandiyohi County Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on a variance request by James Bauman to build a garage/storage building exceeding the 1,040 sq. ft. limit in an R-1 Shoreland Residential Management District. Staff recommends denial, finding no unique hardship. The board will vote on the request.
- Variance request for shed exceeding 1,040 sq. ft. in R-1 Shoreland District
- Property: Outlots G & F, Kelly Farms Addition, Section 27, Lake Andrew Township (132XX 13th St NW)
- Applicant proposes building up to 1,200 sq. ft. for storage and woodworking
- Staff recommends denial based on lack of unique practical difficulty
- Public hearing notice mailed to property owners within 500 feet
Board of Commissioners
The Kandiyohi County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss a COVID-19 situational update and review the mask mandate, accept bids for road construction and maintenance projects, and consider a donation to the rescue squad and sheriff's search and rescue team. The agenda also includes approving town road account payments, reviewing redistricting options, and a letter of support for the Glacial Lake Trail. Most items are routine administrative actions, with several bid lettings and resolutions for approval.
- COVID-19 situational update and mask mandate review
- Bid letting for SAP 034-604-031 grading and aggregate base
- Bid letting for CS-22 reflectorized pavement markings
- Bid letting for CA-22 chloride application
- Resolution 2022-13 approving town road account payments
Human Services Committee
The Kandiyohi County Human Services Committee will adopt minutes from its February 15, 2022 meeting and hear a presentation from TamiJo Lieberg, Director of Community Corrections, on evidence-based practices. The presentation covers cognitive restructuring, risk recognition, and intervention tools like Thinking for a Change and Carey Guides. No formal decisions are listed beyond the minutes adoption.
- Adoption of February 15, 2022 minutes
- Presentation on Community Corrections: Evidence Based Practices by TamiJo Lieberg
- Discussion of cognitive restructuring and risk recognition in offender thinking
- Overview of Thinking for a Change and Carey Guides intervention tools
Board of Commissioners
The Kandiyohi County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on amending the Environmental Health Licensing Ordinance for food, beverage, lodging, manufactured home parks, recreational camping areas, youth camps, and public pools. The board will also discuss per diem adjustments for the Kandiyohi-Renville Community Health Board, a letter of support for the Glacial Lakes State Trail, adoption of a watershed management plan, a joint powers agreement, a grant application, and other administrative items.
- Public hearing on amendment of Environmental Health Licensing Ordinance for food, beverage, lodging, manufactured home parks, recreational camping areas, youth camps, and public pools
- Per Diem adjustment for Kandiyohi-Renville Community Health Board Members
- Resolution 2022-9: Hawk Creek-Middle Minnesota Comprehensive Watershed Management Plan Adoption
- Resolution 2022-10: to support Meeker County COOP Vibrant ReConnect Program
- Resolution 2022-11: HAVA Grant Application
Human Services Committee
The Kandiyohi County Human Services Committee will receive updates on Medicare abuse and fraud prevention training, child protection services, and administrative matters. The agenda includes adoption of minutes and allowance of bills, but the main items are informational presentations by Director Jennie Lippert.
- Medicare Abuse and Fraud Prevention, Detection, and Reporting Training presentation
- Child Protection Update with data on supervised visits and transport hours
- Administrative Updates from Director Jennie Lippert
- Adoption of minutes and allowance of bills (available upon request)
Kandiyohi – Renville Community Health Board
The Kandiyohi–Renville Community Health Board is meeting to approve the agenda and prior minutes, then discuss several items including a review of its bylaws/operating procedures, reports from the State CHS Advisory Committee, updates on public health and COVID-19 response/vaccination efforts, and a review of the 2021 performance-related accountability framework from MDH. The board will also review grants, including Healthy Homes and infrastructure funding, and discuss 2022 legislative priorities. This is a regular business meeting with no public hearings or major decisions listed.
- Review of CHB By-Law/Operating Procedures
- Public Health and COVID-19 Response/Vaccination Updates
- 2021 Performance-Related Accountability Requirement (MDH) review
- Grants review – Healthy Homes initiating, Infrastructure Funding
- LPHA Legislative Priorities 2022
Board of Commissioners
The Kandiyohi County Board of Commissioners will meet to consider the annual ditch levy proposal, a SCORE grant resolution, per diem adjustments for the Board of Adjustment and Planning Commission, county commissioner redistricting, a snowmobile safety enforcement grant, and an overview of U.S. Treasury ARPA funds. The agenda also includes consent items such as approval of minutes, warrants and claims, and a gambling permit.
- Annual Ditch Levy Proposal and ditch lien history for 2021 payable 2022
- Resolution 2022-8: SCORE Grant
- Per Diem adjustment for Board of Adjustment and Planning Commission
- County Commissioners Redistricting
- Snowmobile Safety Enforcement Grant
Human Services Committee
The Kandiyohi County Human Services Committee will meet to adopt minutes from January 18, 2022, and receive an update from Rochelle Peterson, Director of Pact for Families Collaborative, on topics including tribal training, positive messaging, and an ACES calendar. The committee will also hold an informational discussion led by Director Jennie Lippert. The agenda is largely procedural, with no formal decisions or votes listed.
- Adoption of minutes from January 18, 2022 meeting
- Update from Pact for Families Collaborative on tribal training, positive messaging, and ACES calendar
- Informational discussion on Human Services topics
County Ditch Authority
The Kandiyohi County Board of Commissioners, acting as the County Ditch Authority, met to approve the 2022 ditch system levy proposal. The levy, based on a percentage of total net benefits for each ditch system, was approved unanimously to fund future ditch maintenance and repair.
- Approved 2022 ditch assessment levy per ditch system
- Levy to be collected with payable 2022 taxes
- Levy based on percentage of total net benefits per ditch system
Board of Commissioners
The Kandiyohi County Board will hold a public hearing and consider Resolution 2022-6, which would approve a 10-year property tax abatement for the MinnWest Technology Campus renovation of Buildings #6, #7, and #15. The board will also discuss several other items, including a violent crime enforcement grant, an environmental health ordinance amendment, and a conditional use permit. The agenda includes both decisions and discussion items, with some items scheduled for later action.
- Public hearing on Resolution 2022-6: 100% property tax abatement for 10 years (payable 2024-2033) on MinnWest Technology Campus parcels 95-508-3000, 95-508-3010, 95-508-3030, not to exceed $190,991
- Violent Crime Enforcement Teams 2022 Grant Contract Agreement with County Sheriff Eric Holien
- Request for public hearing on proposed amendment to Environmental Health Licensing Ordinance for food, beverage, lodging, manufactured home parks, recreational camping, youth camps, and public pools
- Conditional Use Permit for Daniel Chupp (zoning administrator Eric Van Dyken)
- Atwater Agreement for Law Enforcement Services with County Sheriff Eric Holien
Human Services Committee
The Kandiyohi County Human Services Committee will hear updates on two grants: the Partnership for Success Grant for drug prevention and the Statewide Health Improvement Partnership (SHIP) for 2020-2021. The committee will also receive administrative updates from the director. The agenda is informational, with no formal decisions listed.
- Partnership for Success Grant update: community readiness score 5.9/9, cultural focus groups, prevention messaging, and Minnesota Student Survey planned for spring 2022
- SHIP 2020-2021 recap: 23 active partner sites, $61,583 distributed
- SHIP projects include trail sweeper for county trails, healthy food cooler at Pit Stop in Pennock, and tobacco ordinance work in Renville and Kandiyohi counties
- Administrative updates from Director Jennie Lippert
Board of Commissioners - SPECIAL BOARD
The Kandiyohi County Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to discuss COVID-19 response measures, including a mask recommendation from CentraCare for all county buildings, limiting public meeting room use, and a proposed vaccination/testing/face covering policy per OSHA's emergency temporary standard. The board will hear from the HHS director and county administrator on these items.
- COVID-19 update from HHS Director Jennie Lippert
- CentraCare request for mandatory masks in all county buildings
- Proposal to limit public meeting room use to county employees and HHS tenants
- Consideration of COVID-19 vaccination, testing, and face covering policy per OSHA ETS
- Employee certification of vaccination status
Planning Commission
The Kandiyohi County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a conditional use permit request from Jason Yutzy and Daniel Chupp to operate a home extended business (wooden roof truss manufacturing) in an A-1 Agricultural Preservation District in Harrison Township. Staff recommends approval with conditions, including limits on employees, building size, and outside storage. The commission will also reorganize for the new year and approve prior minutes.
- Conditional use permit for home extended business at 11055 180th St NE, Harrison Township
- Proposed use: wooden roof truss manufacturing in a shed
- Staff recommends approval with conditions (e.g., max 10 non-resident employees, 12,000 sq ft production area)
- Public hearing notice mailed to property owners within 1/4 mile and nearby municipalities
- Commission re-organization and approval of minutes
Board of Commissioners
The Kandiyohi County Board of Commissioners will hold its annual organizational meeting to elect a chair and vice chair, approve committee expiration dates, and set minimum salaries for elected officials. The board will also award the official newspaper bid, approve several resolutions including a bridge replacement program and a merit system, and consider contracts for PSAP services, law enforcement, and city prosecutions.
- Resolution 2022-2: Setting minimum salaries for 2022 elected officials
- Resolution 2022-1: Approval of bid for official newspaper (Lakes Area Review and West Central Tribune)
- Resolution 2022-4: Kandiyohi County Bridge Replacement Program
- Contract for Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) Services with Big Stone County
- Agreement for Law Enforcement Services