Le Sueur County, MN

Board of Commissioners

The Le Sueur County Board of Commissioners will review the August 25 minutes and claims, then hear updates on the MNDOT 10-year highway plan, SAHA funding, and County Ditch 23 repairs. The meeting concludes with a work session on the Shoreland Ordinance Section 6.

• MNDOT presentation on District 7’s next 10-year Capital Highway Improvement Plan (CHIP)
• Le Sueur County SAHA Funding Update and draft MOU application
• Repair request for County Ditch 23 - Spur 1
• Work Session: Ordinance Sec 6 (Shoreland)
• Resolution appointing Environmental Programs Administrator as Ditch Inspector

Board of Adjustments

The Le Sueur County Board of Adjustment will consider three variance applications at its September 3, 2026 meeting. The requests involve a temporary dwelling size increase, reduced setbacks and impervious surface coverage near lakes, and a bluff setback reduction. The board will also review and approve the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting.

• Variance to increase temporary dwelling size from 1,200 to 1,680 sq ft and bathrooms from one to two in Tyrone Township
• Variance to reduce side yard setbacks from 10 ft to 5 ft and 6 ft, OHWL setback from 100 ft to 58 ft, and impervious surface from 25% to 32.1% on Lake Jefferson
• Variance to reduce bluff setback from 30 ft to 23 ft and OHWL setback from 100 ft to 58 ft for a deck on Lake Volney
• Public hearing procedure: speakers must state name for the record, comments directed to board

Le Sueur-Waseca Community Health Board

The agenda contains only procedural information: meeting date, time, and location. No decisions or discussions are listed. The meeting is set for October 6, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. at the Waterville City Offices.

Board of Commissioners

The Le Sueur County Board of Commissioners will approve the August 18 minutes and electronic funds transfer report. The meeting includes a 15-minute report from the County Engineer on highway items and a 5-minute report from the Human Resources Director. Following the public forum, the Board will hold a budget work session covering public health, the opioid settlement, and broadband.

• Review and approval of August 18, 2026 Board Minutes
• Review of Electronic Funds Transfer Report dated 8-25-26
• Highway Department agenda items presented by Dave Tiegs, County Engineer
• Human Resources agenda presented by Theresa Kubes, Human Resources Director
• Budget Work Session segment on Opioid Settlement (10 minutes)

Planning and Zoning Comission

The Le Sueur County Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on three applications: a conditional use permit for a 255-foot wireless tower in Waterville Township, an after-the-fact interim use permit for a contractor shop in Montgomery Township, and amendments to zoning ordinance sections on land division and adult uses. The commission will also review and approve the agenda and draft minutes from the previous meeting.

• Conditional Use Permit for 255-foot wireless telecommunications tower in Agricultural 'A' District, SW 1/4 of SW 1/4, Section 15, Waterville Township (applicant: Vertical Bridge, Columbia Heights; owners: Micah & Jefferey Commander, Chanhassen)
• After-the-Fact Interim Use Permit for contractor shop and yard in Agricultural 'A' District, N 1/2 of NE 1/4, Section 28, Montgomery Township (applicant/owner: Gene Eldeen, Burnsville)
• Zoning ordinance amendments to Section 12 (Land Division, Combination, Subdivision, Planned Unit Development) and Section 15 (Adult Uses)

Board of Commissioners

The Le Sueur County Board of Commissioners will hold its regular meeting, followed by a budget work session and an ordinance work session. The board will consider consent agenda items including permits, licenses, and a ditch repair closeout, and will hear requests for additional funding for senior transportation and a roof repair bid.

• Request for $13,000 additional funding for Senior Citizen Transportation 2026
• Lake Washington Roof Repair bids
• County Ditch 23 - Spur 1 Repair Request
• Memorandum of Understanding with City of Elysian
• Final Acceptance Report for County Ditch 62 Repair Project Closeout for $13,580.48 to Selly Excavating

Board of Adjustments

The Le Sueur County Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on four variance applications, two of which are after-the-fact requests for structures already built. The board will also hear an appeal of the zoning administrator's decision regarding a path in a bluff impact zone. The meeting includes approval of the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting.

• Variance for Patrick & Wendi Thiel to expand nonconforming shed, reduce side/rear setbacks and absorption area setback (Lot 4, Block C, Rolling Meadows Subdivision, Lanesburgh Twp.)
• Variance for Matthew J. Johnson Trust to raise a 13'x30' water-oriented accessory structure, increase height to 13 ft and impervious surface to 31.4% (Lots 26-27, Tetonka Beach Subdivision, Lake Tetonka)
• Variance for Casey & Ann West to reduce road ROW setback to 44 ft and OHWL setback to 68 ft for a 30'x20' dwelling addition (Tomahawk Point Subdivision, Lake Jefferson)
• After-the-fact variance for Landmark Assets to reduce side yard setback to 6 ft and OHWL setback to 63 ft for an 8'x12' dwelling addition (Gov't Lot 3, Sec. 18, Kasota Twp., Lake Washington)
• Appeal by 507 Landscape Inc. of zoning administrator's decision prohibiting a path in bluff/bluff impact zone

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider an updated law enforcement services agreement between the City of Cleveland and the Le Sueur County Sheriff’s Office. The meeting includes an annual agency evaluation for Public Health and a budget work session involving multiple county departments.

• Updated Agreement for Law Enforcement Services between the City of Cleveland and the Le Sueur County Sheriff’s Office
• Annual Agency Evaluation for Public Health
• Budget Work Session for Drug Court, Recorder, Assessor, Parks and Ag Inspector, Highway, SWCD, and Environmental Services

The Le Sueur County Board approved several permits, including a conditional use permit for a 255-foot wireless tower in Derrynane Township (5-0) and an interim use permit for a cannabis cultivation business in Montgomery Township (5-0). A duplex conditional use permit on Lake Washington was approved 4-1, with Commissioner Rohlfing against. The board also approved a $50,000 decommissioning bond for the tower, a law enforcement services agreement with Cleveland, and a restructured Human Services organizational chart.

• Approved updated law enforcement services agreement with City of Cleveland (unanimous)
• Granted conditional use permit for duplex on Lake Washington (4-1, Rohlfing against)
• Granted conditional use permit for 255-foot wireless tower in Derrynane Township (5-0)
• Granted interim use permit for cannabis cultivation business in Montgomery Township (5-0)
• Granted interim use permit for short-term rental on Lake Washington (5-0)
• Set $50,000 decommissioning bond for wireless tower (5-0)
• Approved restructured Human Services organizational chart (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will conduct a budget work session featuring the Courts, Probation, Victim Witness, Attorney’s Office, and Sheriff’s Office. The meeting also includes discussions on highway department items and park repairs.

• OJP Grant amendment extending funding until December 31, 2026
• Lake Washington Community Building roof repair
• Budget work sessions for Sheriff’s Office, Attorney’s Office, Victim Witness, Probation, and Courts
• Highway Department agenda items

The Le Sueur County Board approved the 2025 Highway Department Annual Report and a resolution authorizing the county engineer to submit a right-of-way application to the Mn DNR for the CSAH 15 reconstruction project. The board also postponed roof repairs at Lake Washington Regional Park to allow time for local contractor bids. All decisions were unanimous.

• Approved 2025 Highway Department Annual Report (unanimous)
• Approved resolution authorizing right-of-way application to Mn DNR for CSAH 15 project (unanimous)
• Postponed Lake Washington Regional Park roof repairs to allow local contractor bids (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Le Sueur County Board of Commissioners will approve minutes and claims, hear updates from Human Resources and Human Services, and hold a closed session to discuss a proposed mediation settlement for the West Jefferson Sewer District. The meeting also includes a budget work session and a work session on ordinances.

• Approval of July 7 and July 15 Board and Drainage Authority minutes
• Approval of County and Human Services claims
• Approval of Le Sueur County Treatment Court Cooperative Agreement (6/1/2026 x 6/30/2027)
• Closed meeting to discuss West Jefferson Sewer District proposed mediation settlement
• Budget work session covering Veterans Services, Human Services, HRA, and Senior Citizens/Transit

The Board of Commissioners approved a proposed mediation settlement for the West Jefferson Sewer District. They also approved a consent agenda including county claims and a resolution endorsing the Family Resource Center.

• Approved West Jefferson Sewer District Proposed Mediation Settlement (3-1)
• Approved Family Resource Center Resolution/Letter of Endorsement (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including $356,977.30 in total payments (unanimous)
• Approved Well Sealing Project #26-LS-008 for $2,070 (unanimous)
• Approved Le Sueur County Treatment Court and First Judicial District Court Cooperative Agreement (unanimous)

Planning and Zoning Comission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will review four permit applications. Two are Conditional Use Permits—for a duplex on Lake Washington shoreland and a 255-foot wireless tower in Derrynane Township. Two are Interim Use Permits—for a cannabis cultivation operation in Montgomery Township and a short-term lodging rental on Lake Washington. The commission will discuss each request before making any motions.

• Conditional Use Permit for a duplex on Lot 2, Block 1, Bakers Bay Estates, Section 12, Kasota Township (Lake Washington shoreland)
• Conditional Use Permit for a 255-foot wireless telecommunication tower in the NE 1/4 of the NW 1/4, Section 29, Derrynane Township
• Intermediate Use Permit for a cannabis cultivation business in the N 1/2 of the NE 1/4, Section 28, Montgomery Township
• Intermediate Use Permit for a short-term private lodging rental on Lot 6, Hecht's Sioux Lookout Subdivision, Section 18, Kasota Township (Lake Washington shoreland)

Board of Commissioners

The Le Sueur County Board of Commissioners holds a final public hearing to consider viewers' redetermination recommendations for County Ditches 4, 17, 47, and 64, including outlet charges. Public comment will be heard on each ditch before the board deliberates and takes action.

• Public hearing and board action on County Ditch 4 redetermination
• Public hearing and board action on County Ditch 17 redetermination
• Public hearing and board action on County Ditch 47 redetermination
• Public hearing and board action on County Ditch 64 redetermination

The Le Sueur County Drainage Authority held a public hearing and unanimously adopted findings and orders accepting redetermined benefits and damages for CDs 4, 17, 47, and 64, as recommended by staff. One public comment was received for CD 64. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted Findings and Order for CD 4 (unanimous)
• Adopted Findings and Order for CD 17 (unanimous)
• Adopted Findings and Order for CD 47 (unanimous)
• Adopted Findings and Order for CD 64 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review the adoption of the Vision 2050 Comprehensive Land Use Plan. The meeting includes a detailed review of redetermination of benefits proceedings for six county ditches. Additionally, the board will hold a work session regarding AIS funding cuts.

• Resolution to repeal existing land use plan and adopt Vision 2050 Comprehensive Land Use Plan
• Action item to initiate redetermination of benefits for County Ditches 2, 31, 34, 53, 56, and 57
• MDH Private Well Protect Grant RFP
• Approval of a county issued credit card for Mike Thelemann, Sheriff’s Office
• DNR presentation on strategic land asset management and shallow lake projects

The Le Sueur County Board approved the consent agenda, which included adopting the Vision 2050 Comprehensive Land Use Plan, approving over $607,000 in payments, and issuing a county credit card. The Board also approved a right-of-way plat for the upcoming CSAH 15 reconstruction project and an application for a private well protection grant. Acting as the Drainage Authority, the Board adopted lien resolutions and assessment orders for six county ditches, setting new assessments and installment schedules with 4% interest rates.

• Approved the consent agenda, including the Vision 2050 Comprehensive Land Use Plan and $607,073.71 in payments.
• Approved the CSAH 15/CSAH 18 Right of Way Plat No. 2 for the CSAH 15 reconstruction project.
• Approved the MDH Private Well Protection Grant RFP application.
• Adopted the Findings & Order to initiate Redetermination of Benefits for County Ditches 2, 31, 34, 53, 56, and 57.
• Adopted a lien resolution for County Ditch 2 with a $6,037.41 assessment, due in 1 year at 4% interest.
• Adopted a lien resolution for County Ditch 31 with a $4,152.83 assessment, due in 1 year at 4% interest.
• Adopted a lien resolution for County Ditch 34 with a $35,517.53 assessment, due in 3 years at 4% interest.
• Adopted lien resolutions for County Ditches 53, 56, and 57 with assessments of $79,010.52, $16,113.43, and $7,250.01, respectively.

Board of Adjustments

The Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on a variance request from Steven D. and Cynthia S. Arndt to reduce the OHWL setback from 100 to 58 feet and increase impervious coverage from 25% to 32.3% for a deck on Lake Tetonka. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and discussion of warrants/claims.

• Variance request by Arndt for setback reduction and impervious coverage increase on Lot 2, Raedeke's Lake Tetonka Subdivision, Waterville Township

Le Sueur County HRA

Board of Commissioners

The board will consider approving a two-month law enforcement services agreement with the City of Cleveland for $14,400. Other action items include a change order for CD 62 drainage, granting regular status to a human services worker, and receiving updates on water resources, sewer district, and planning. A work session on community assessment for family resource centers is also scheduled.

• Agreement for law enforcement services between City of Cleveland and Le Sueur County Sheriff's Office ending August 18, 2026 at $14,400 total
• CD 62 RR Change Order updated
• Recommendation to grant regular status to Brianna Theis, full-time Eligibility Worker, Human Services, effective June 28, 2026
• 2026 Performance Review and Assistance Program Report for Le Sueur County
• West Jefferson Sewer District Quarterly Update

The board unanimously approved the Le Sueur County Comprehensive Land Use Plan, a major policy document guiding future development. They also approved several contracts and personnel actions, including a law enforcement agreement with the City of Cleveland and a bridge repair final payment.

• Approved Le Sueur County Comprehensive Land Use Plan (unanimous)
• Approved law enforcement services agreement with City of Cleveland, $14,400 for two months (unanimous)
• Approved final payment of $53,621.40 for bridge replacement on Broadway Ave, Cleveland (unanimous)
• Approved change order for Ditch #62 railroad crossing repairs, increasing contract to $69,102.98 (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 Board of Appeal & Equalization changes (unanimous)
• Approved personal leave of absence for employee #2022 (unanimous)
• Approved regular status for Brianna Theis, Eligibility Worker (consent agenda)
• Approved consent agenda including June 16 minutes and EFT report (unanimous)

Planning and Zoning Comission

The Le Sueur County Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to discuss an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance affecting Section 18 Environmental Performance Standards. The meeting will also include the approval of the agenda and draft minutes from the previous session.

• Amendment to Zoning Ordinance Section 18 Environmental Performance Standards
• Approval of June 18, 2026 agenda
• Approval of draft minutes from May 21, 2026

Board of Commissioners

The Le Sueur County Board of Commissioners will consider a Joint Powers Agreement for the Diamond Lake Ditch cleanout and a change order for the CD62 RR Crossing. The board is also reviewing tobacco license renewals and a temporary liquor license for a school event.

• Joint Powers Agreement for Diamond Lake Ditch Cleanout
• CD62 RR Crossing ASI Change Order
• Tobacco License Renewals 2026-2027 for Pit Stop 60, Davis' Marketplace LLC, and Le Center Municipal Liquors
• Temporary On-Sale Liquor License for Most Holy Redeemer School Truck & Tractor Pull on July 26, 2026
• SUD Jail Program Le Sueur County Contract 2026-2027

The Board approved a $1.06 million bridge replacement project on County Road 117 and a substance use treatment contract for the county jail. Additional actions included approving ditch cleaning agreements and funding for out-of-state training.

• Approved opioid funds for Anna Franco's National Drug Court Training (unanimous)
• Denied Cari Krenik's grievance (unanimous)
• Approved Inspire Services, LLC contract for jail-based substance use treatment (unanimous)
• Approved State of Minnesota Joint Powers Agreement for County Ditch 15 cleaning (unanimous)
• Tabled Selly Excavating Inc. change order for Ditch No. 62 repairs
• Approved MNDOT Agreement and resolution for $186,634.89 in bridge grant funds (unanimous)
• Approved County Road 117 Bridge Replacement contract with Redstone Construction (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Le Sueur County Board of Appeal & Equalization is meeting to consider annual property valuation changes, new construction values, lakeshore property adjustments, and agricultural land sales data. The board will hear appeals from property owners regarding their 2026 assessments.

• Annual property valuation changes by property type
• New construction valuations 2017-2026
• Lakeshore property values for 2025 and 2026
• Agricultural land sales data for two periods
• Homestead exclusion information sheet

The Board of Appeal and Equalization held a special session to elect its 2026 officers. Danny O’Keefe was elected Chairman and John King was elected Vice Chair. The meeting recessed until June 23, 2026.

• Elected Danny O’Keefe as Chairman
• Elected John King as Vice Chair

Board of Adjustments

The Board of Adjustment will consider variance requests regarding setbacks, lot sizes, and surface coverage for properties near German Lake, Lake Washington, and Lake Frances. Two of the applications were previously tabled at the April 2, 2026 meeting.

• Lisa Hemp: Variance for road ROW setbacks, impervious surface coverage, and parking area for a dwelling at Lot 24, Glen's Beach Subdivision
• Chase Nelson & Holli Lynch: Variance for lot area and width to accommodate a duplex at Lot 2, Bakers Bay Estates
• Peter & Teresa Suek: Variance for OHWL setbacks and expanding a nonconforming structure at Government Lot 3, Section 33 of Elysian Township

Board of Commissioners

The Le Sueur County Board will consider consent agenda items including approval of minutes, claims, and granting regular status to a social worker. Presentations include planning and zoning, public health, and water resources, with a key item being agreements for the Green Giant Well Sealing Project. The board will also hear a Department of Corrections update and a Teamsters 320 grievance hearing.

• Consent agenda: approval of May 26 minutes, county and human services claims, and regular status for social worker Kat Dunster
• Green Giant Well Sealing Project: consider well sealing agreement between county, city, and landowner; cost-share contract; and agreement with Bohn Well Drilling
• Teamsters 320 grievance hearing regarding Cari Krenik (no audio/video broadcast)
• Presentation from Planning and Zoning Administrator Aaron Stubbs
• Presentation from Public Health Director Megan Kirby and Water Resources Manager Holly Bushman

The commissioners unanimously approved the agenda, the consent agenda, and several water‑related contracts, including the Well Sealing Project and a conservation‑practice assistance contract. They also approved an interim use permit for a boat‑upholstery home occupation. A grievance was postponed until the next meeting.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Interim Use Permit for Leah Peterson (5‑0)
• Approved Well Sealing Project Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Percent‑Based Conservation Practice Assistance Contract ($105,473.65) (unanimous)
• Approved Professional Services Agreement with Bohn Well Drilling ($69,962.75) (unanimous)
• Appointed Commissioner Tietz to Corrections Advisory Board (motion passed)
• Postponed Cari Krenik grievance until June 16, 2026 (4‑1)

Le Sueur-Waseca Community Health Board

The agenda contains only a meeting time and location; no specific items are listed for discussion or decision.

Le Sueur-Blue Earth County Joint Ditch Authority

The Le Sueur-Blue Earth County Joint Drainage Authority will meet virtually to discuss and potentially approve repairs, specifically tree and brush removal, for Judicial Ditch 01. The agenda includes a notice of repairs and estimates from Krueger. No other business is listed.

• Review and possible approval of tree and brush repair estimates for Judicial Ditch 01 (Krueger estimates)

Board of Commissioners

The Le Sueur County Board will review and approve the consent agenda, including May 19 board minutes, an electronic funds transfer report, and tobacco license renewals for 2026‑2027. Department heads will present updates on highway projects, the Green Giant water‑sewage project, and the 2026 ditch mowing and spraying program bids. A public hearing will be held on an interim ordinance that would place a moratorium on permitting data centers within the county.

• Consent agenda: May 19 board minutes, electronic funds transfer report, tobacco license renewals
• Highway Department agenda items and cost participation agreement
• Green Giant water‑sewage project: revised landscaping bid and electrical work memo
• 2026 County ditch mowing and spraying program bid package
• Interim ordinance establishing a moratorium on data center permitting

The Le Sueur County Board unanimously adopted an interim ordinance that bans the permitting of new data centers in unincorporated county land for twelve months, effective June 4, 2026. The ordinance also authorizes a county‑staff study of energy, water, noise, and other impacts. Several contracts and agreements were also approved unanimously, including a $478,591.67 sealcoat contract and a $1,060,007.65 bridge replacement contract.

• Approved County‑wide sealcoat contract with Allied Blacktop Company for $478,591.67 (unanimous)
• Approved CR117 Bridge Replacement Project with Redstone Construction for $1,060,007.65 (unanimous)
• Approved Cost Participation Agreement with City of Cleveland for CSAH 46 & 47 (unanimous)
• Approved Burns Construction Inc. proposal for $6,360.00 (unanimous)
• Approved restructured Sheriff’s Office organizational chart adding a Correctional Officer (unanimous)
• Approved County ditch mowing contract with Barnett for $32,979.69 (unanimous)
• Approved County ditch spraying contract with Carr’s Tree Service for $32,955.00 (unanimous)
• Adopted interim ordinance establishing a 12‑month moratorium on permitting new data centers in unincorporated areas (unanimous)

Planning and Zoning Comission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider an Interim Use Permit for a boat upholstery home occupation and a comprehensive amendment to the county's zoning ordinance affecting multiple districts.

• Interim Use Permit for boat upholstery home occupation in Lanesburgh Township
• Zoning Ordinance amendment affecting 7 districts including Conservancy and Agriculture
• Review of April 20, 2026 draft meeting minutes
• Approval of warrants and claims
• Public hearing procedure for the Interim Use Permit

Board of Commissioners

The Le Sueur County Board will consider approving 2026-2027 solid waste license applications as part of the consent agenda. Presentations are scheduled from the South Central Workforce Council, the Highway Department, Human Resources, the County Recorder, Human Services, and on ditch mowing and spraying program bids. The board will also establish a Ballot Board for the 2026 elections and review a permit application for a charitable gambling event at the Le Sueur Country Club.

• 2026-2027 solid waste license applications (consent agenda)
• Establishing a Ballot Board for the August and November 2026 elections
• LG220 exempt permit application for Church of St. Anne to conduct pull-tabs, tipboards, and raffle at Le Sueur Country Club on July 20, 2026
• Presentation on 2026 County Ditch Mowing and Spraying Program Bids
• Overview of the South Central Workforce Council by Assistant Director Sara Carrigan

The Board unanimously approved contracts for the CSAH 46‑47 and CSAH 2‑7 reconstruction and resurfacing projects, totaling $6.9 million. A personal leave of absence for an employee was also approved unanimously. The Board voted 3‑2 to table the bids for County Ditch Mowing and Spraying Services. The meeting was adjourned until May 26.

• Approved $2,088,257.10 CSAH 46‑47 reconstruction contract with W.W. Blacktopping (unanimous)
• Approved $4,833,247.60 CSAH 2‑7 reconstruction contract with Valley Paving (unanimous)
• Approved personal leave of absence for employee #2022 (unanimous)
• Tabled County Ditch Mowing and Spraying Services bids (3‑2)
• Adjourning the meeting until May 26, 2026 (unanimous)

Parks Board

The Le Sueur County Parks Board will review updates for Lake Washington Regional Park and Bradshaw Woods. The board will also discuss the installation of a fishing pier at Lake Jefferson and a potential future pier at Lake Volney.

• Lake Washington Regional Park & Campground building and maintenance repairs
• Bradshaw Woods Great River Greening Project update
• Clear Lake Campground funding through Lower Minnesota River East Watershed
• Installation of Lake Jefferson fishing pier
• Potential future fishing pier at Lake Volney

Board of Adjustments

The Le Sueur County Board of Adjustment will consider several applications for time extensions on previously approved solar energy variances and a series of variance requests to reduce various setback requirements. Requests include extending deadlines to December 25, 2027, for two New Energy Equity solar setbacks, and variances to lower water‑level, side‑yard, rear‑yard, and road right‑of‑way setbacks for properties in Kasota, Elysian, Lanesburgh, Waterville, and New Prague townships.

• Time extension to Dec 25 2027 for Variance #BOA-000098-2024 to reduce solar setback to 3,128 ft (North half of SW ¼, Sec 16, Kasota Township)
• Time extension to Dec 25 2027 for Variance #BOA-000124-2024 to reduce solar setback to 3,060 ft (West half of NW ¼, Sec 16, Kasota Township)
• Variance for Douglas Voss to lower OHWL setback from 100 ft to 72 ft and enlarge a structure at Lot 10, Voss Addition Subdivision, Sec 34, Elysian Township
• Variance for Leah Peterson to lower side‑yard setback from 15 ft to 6 ft on Government Lots 2 & 3, Sec 28, Lanesburgh Township
• Variance for Brandon Pope to lower road ROW setback from 100 ft to 60 ft and OHWL setback from 150 ft to 149 ft at Government Lots 2 & 3, Sec 23, Waterville Township

Board of Commissioners

The Le Sueur County Board will consider consent agenda items including claims, financial transfers, and granting regular status to an employee. Department heads will present reports on planning and zoning, highways, public health, water resources, and the auditor-treasurer will provide a first quarter financial update. The water resources manager will discuss the need for additional bids for the remaining two phases of the Industrial Well Sealing Project (Green Giant Well #2).

• Grant regular status to Sydney Haase, Administrative Assistant II, County Attorney's Office, effective May 13, 2026
• Discuss additional bids needed for phases 2 and 3 of the Industrial Well Sealing Project (Green Giant Well #2)
• Receive Planning & Zoning and Environmental Services 2025 annual reports
• Quarter 1 financial update from Auditor-Treasurer
• Public open forum for citizens on non-agenda topics

The Board approved the award of the CSAH 46 and 47 Reconstruction & Resurfacing Project to W.W. Blacktopping, Inc. for $2,088,257.10. It also approved related easement payments, a professional services agreement, and several permits and rezoning actions, all by unanimous or near‑unanimous votes.

• Approved award of CSAH 46 & 47 reconstruction contract to W.W. Blacktopping, Inc. ($2,088,257.10) (5-0)
• Approved temporary easement payments of $500 each to two parcels for the CSAH project (5-0)
• Approved Professional Services Agreement to Bolton & Menk Inc. for $311,936 (5-0)
• Approved Electrical Department estimate for Green Giant well sealing project ($10,210.30 and $18,940.60) (4-1)
• Approved Burns Construction quote for Green Giant well sealing project ($5,610.00) (5-0)
• Granted Conditional Use Permit extensions for two 1 MW solar projects (5-0)
• Granted Conditional Use Permit for flood‑proofing at Lake Tetonka (5-0)
• Granted rezoning of 1.63 acres from Agriculture to General Industry (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Le Sueur County Board of Commissioners will review and approve the April 21, 2028 meeting minutes, solid waste license applications, and a request for SCORE funding from Waterville Township. The board will also consider a Middle Minnesota River-Mankato Watershed Joint Powers Agreement and hear a presentation from the Department of Employment and Economic Development.

• Approval of April 21, 2028 Board Minutes
• Review of 2026-2027 Solid Waste License Applications
• Consideration of Waterville Township SCORE Funding Request
• Discussion of Middle Minnesota River-Mankato Watershed Joint Powers Agreement
• Presentation by Department of Employment and Economic Development

The Le Sueur County Board approved the agenda and consent agenda without opposition. It approved a $17,333.29 quote from CertaPro Painters to paint the Highway Department shop in Le Center. The board also approved the Middle Minnesota River‑Mankato Watershed Joint Powers Agreement. The meeting was adjourned until May 5, 2026.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items (unanimous)
• Approved $17,333.29 paint contract for Highway Department shop (unanimous)
• Approved Middle Minnesota River‑Mankato Watershed Joint Powers Agreement (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting until May 5, 2026 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Le Sueur County Board of Commissioners will consider approving bids for the Industrial Well Sealing Project at Green Giant Well #2. The agenda also includes consent items such as a new tobacco license, a $20,000 septic replacement contract, and a county credit card for the Veterans Service Officer. Presentations from Human Resources, Human Services/Sheriff on fraud prevention, and updates from University of Minnesota Extension and Veterans Services are scheduled.

• Request for approval of bids for Industrial Well Sealing Project (Green Giant Well #2)
• New Tobacco License – Pit Stop 60, Elysian – through June 30, 2026
• Percent Based Conservation Practice Assistance Contract for $20,000 for Septic Replacement/Installation
• Approve a County Issued Credit Card for Joe Fisher, Veterans Service Officer
• Presentation on fraud prevention by Human Services and Sheriff's office

The commissioners unanimously approved several infrastructure contracts, including a $4,833,247.60 bituminous rehabilitation project, a $478,591 seal‑coat project, a $164,019 maintenance striping contract, and a $69,962.75 industrial well‑sealing contract. They also appointed Joe Fisher as the county’s full‑time Veterans Service Officer and terminated the contract with WINGS Guardianship Services. Additional approvals included $15,714 for affordable‑housing aid and $2,200 for Memorial Day support to American Legion and VFW posts. The meeting was adjourned until April 28, 2026.

• Approved $4,833,247.60 Bituminous Rehabilitation Projects contract (unanimous)
• Approved $478,591.67 Seal Coat Projects contract (unanimous)
• Approved $164,019.24 Maintenance Striping contract (unanimous)
• Approved $69,962.75 Industrial Well Sealing contract for Green Giant Well #2 (unanimous)
• Appointed Joe Fisher as full‑time County Veterans Service Officer (unanimous)
• Terminated contract with WINGS Guardianship Services effective April 21, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved $15,714 Statewide Affordable Housing Aid expenditure (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting until April 28, 2026 (unanimous)

Planning and Zoning Comission

The Le Sueur County Planning and Zoning Commission will review several applications, including extensions of conditional use permits for two 1‑MW solar energy systems in Kasota Township. It will also consider conditional use permits for floodproofing at Lake Tetonka, outdoor storage at Lake Francis, and a cabinet shop in Lanesburgh Township. A rezoning request to change 1.63 acres from Agriculture (A) to General Industry (GI) is on the agenda.

• Extension of Conditional Use Permit for a 1 MW solar energy system (PCCUP‑000203‑2024 & PCCUP‑000865‑2025) in an Agriculture “A” District, Kasota Township
• Extension of Conditional Use Permit for a second 1 MW solar energy system (PCCUP‑000204‑2024 & PCCUP‑000866‑2025) in an Agriculture “A” District, Kasota Township
• Conditional Use Permit for floodproofing (stem wall construction) in Flood Fringe “FF” and Recreational Residential “RR” districts at Lake Tetonka
• Conditional Use Permit for open and outdoor storage in Recreational Commercial “RC”, Recreational Development “RD”, and General Business “GB” districts at Lake Francis
• Rezone of 1.63 acres from Agriculture “A” to General Industry “GI” in Lanesburgh Township

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will convene a work session to discuss the county's comprehensive plan. No specific resolutions, contracts, or ordinance changes are listed on the agenda. The meeting is in‑person only.

• Discussion of updates to the Le Sueur County Comprehensive Plan