Le Sueur County public meetings in 2021

Board of Commissioners

The Le Sueur County Board of Commissioners met on December 28, 2021, to review the 2021 budget and IT-related quotes. The agenda included reports from the Planning & Zoning Administrator, IT Director, and County Engineer, as well as a proposed economic development contract with Region 9. The meeting also covered the approval of previous minutes and end-of-year action items.

• Review of 2021 Budget documents
• IT Director report including Veeam 1-year and 3-year quotes and SHI quotes
• Proposed Economic Development Contract with Region 9
• County Engineer report on Highway Department agenda items
• Approval of December 21, 2021 Board Minutes

The Le Sueur County Board approved two conditional use permits, several equipment purchases, software agreements, and set 2022 policies including mileage reimbursement, per diem rates, and commissioner salaries. All votes were unanimous except for two 4-0 votes on elected official salaries and county hours of operation, with Commissioner King absent.

• Granted CUP to Malissa Radanke for bluff grading/excavating at Lake Jefferson (5-0)
• Granted CUP to David Wendelschafer for 6-lot Lakeview Estates preliminary plat (5-0)
• Approved Mitel software renewal for $4,580.10 (5-0)
• Approved Veeam support agreement for $20,910.00 over 3 years (5-0)
• Approved KnowBe4 security training subscription for $14,382.00 over 3 years (5-0)
• Approved municipal maintenance agreements totaling $165,002.95 (5-0)
• Approved purchase of 2023 Mack truck for $129,971.00 and Towmaster plow body for $138,061.00 (5-0)
• Set 2022 commissioner salary at $32,179.65 and elected official salaries (4-0, King absent)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will conduct public hearings regarding 2022 user fee changes and the 2022 budget levy. The meeting also includes discussions on human services claims, a service agreement for cost allocation plans, and a request to use Ney Park for snowmobile trails.

• Public hearing for 2022 User Fee changes
• Public hearing for 2022 Budget Levy
• $14,800.00 service agreement for cost allocation plans with MAXIMUS US Services, Inc.
• TCU Clay Target Club gambling permit request for June 5, 2022
• Public hearing regarding Sheriff's Office body cameras

The Board adopted the 2022 final levy at $24,611,528, a 4.8% increase over 2021, and approved the 2022 budgets and expenditures. They also approved numerous contracts, fee changes, and wage adjustments for non-union and union employees. All decisions were unanimous.

• Adopted 2022 final levy of $24,611,528 (4.8% increase) (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 budgets and expenditures totaling $60,281,592 (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 user fee changes (unanimous)
• Approved non-union wage increases: 2.5% in 2022, 3.0% in 2023 and 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved union wage increases for Teamsters and IUOE Local 49 (unanimous)
• Approved $14,800 service agreement with Maximus US Services for cost allocation plan (unanimous)
• Approved multiple human services contracts and agreements (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including gambling permit and reappointment (unanimous)

Board of Adjustments

The Board of Adjustment will consider a variance request from Robert and Shantel Zimmerman. The request seeks to reduce the required Ordinary High Water Level setback from 250 feet to 144 feet for an accessory structure in Cordova Township.

• Variance request: Reduce OHWL setback from 250 feet to 144 feet at Lake Bossout
• Construction of an accessory structure in a Special Protection Shoreland District

Board of Commissioners

The Le Sueur County Board of Commissioners will review consent agenda items, hear public comments, and receive updates from county staff. Key discussions include an opioid settlement resolution, broadband contracts, and American Rescue Plan expenditures, along with several drainage project pay applications and change orders requiring motions.

• Opioid settlement resolution and state-subdivision agreement
• Broadband contracts with Barbara Droher Kline and Anna Hoy
• American Rescue Plan expenditure authorization
• Drainage project pay applications and change orders for Le Sueur–Rice JCD 54, CD 43, CD 61, and CD 41
• Request from Le Sueur County Citizens for Election Integrity to support local election decisions and absentee ballot board positions

The Le Sueur County Board approved the appointment of Tammy Stewig as interim Emergency Management Director for six months, effective December 20, 2021. The board also approved several other personnel actions, including granting regular status to two employees and signing telecommute agreements for three Veterans Service employees. Additionally, the board adopted the Opioid Settlement Resolution, approved the American Rescue Plan Expenditure Authorization Final Budget, and authorized multiple ditch construction payments and change orders.

• Approved appointment of Tammy Stewig as interim Emergency Management Director (5-0)
• Granted regular status to Mitchell Johnson, Highway Maintenance Worker (5-0)
• Granted regular status to Angela Linsmeier, Office Support Specialist Sr. (5-0)
• Approved telecommute agreements for three Veterans Service employees (5-0)
• Adopted Opioid Settlement Resolution (5-0)
• Approved Broadband Contract for Barbara Droher Kline (4-1, Wetzel against)
• Approved Broadband Contract for Anna Hoy (4-1, Wetzel against)
• Approved American Rescue Plan Expenditure Authorization Final Budget (5-0)

Le Sueur County HRA

The Le Sueur County HRA Board is meeting to consider approval of its December 9, 2021 meeting minutes. The agenda contains only this single item, with no other business listed.

• Approval of December 9, 2021 HRA minutes

Planning and Zoning Comission

The Planning and Zoning Commission is reviewing two Conditional Use Permit applications for properties on Lake Jefferson. These include a request for a 6-lot preliminary plat and a request for bluff grading and filling.

• Conditional Use Permit for a 6-lot Preliminary Plat known as Lakeview Estates in Cleveland Township
• Conditional Use Permit for grading, excavating, and filling 5 cubic yards in the bluff at Lots 22 & 23 Tomahawk Point, Washington Township

Board of Commissioners

The Le Sueur County Board will review consent items, hear department updates, and consider several actions including change orders for County Ditch 43, a voting equipment grant resolution, an Office 365 purchase, and a proposal for 4-H building rental. They will also discuss pricing for the Public Health/1982 Jail Building project and a CMS compliance policy, and hold a closed session on a ditch appeal.

• Change orders for County Ditch 43 repair project (fence removal, alternative side inlets)
• Voting Equipment Grant Resolution
• Office 365 purchase (SHI quote)
• 4-H Building Rental proposal
• Final payment of $231,962.85 for State Aid Project 040-603-029 to Crane Creek Asphalt

The Le Sueur County Board approved a mandatory vaccination policy for employees covered under the CMS rule, effective January 1, 2022, with Commissioner Wetzel voting against. The board also approved the 2021 Voting Equipment Resolution to apply for state grant funding, and approved a demolition amount and continued design development for the Public Health/1982 Jail Building project. Wage adjustments were approved for the County Auditor-Treasurer and County Administrator, and several 4-H Family Center rental agreements were approved.

• Approved mandatory vaccination policy for employees under CMS rule, 3-1 (Wetzel opposed)
• Approved 2021 Voting Equipment Resolution for VEGA-3 grant application
• Approved demolition not-to-exceed amount for Public Health/1982 Jail Building
• Approved continued design development for jail building, estimated $3,385,170 construction cost
• Approved wage increase for Dani Blaschko to $41.76/hour, effective Nov 22
• Approved wage increase for Joe Martin to $53.92/hour, effective Nov 22
• Approved Office 365 purchase from SHI International Corp for $52,746.00
• Approved final payment of $231,962.85 to Crane Creek Asphalt for CSAH 3 project

Board of Adjustments

The Board of Adjustment will meet to consider several applications for variances from the Le Sueur County Zoning Ordinance. These requests involve changes to setbacks, lot sizes, and impervious surface limits in various shoreland and business districts.

• Variance request to reduce OHWL setback from 100 feet to 88 feet at Connor’s Point Subdivision
• Variance request to reduce road Right-Of-Way setback from 100 feet to 55 feet in Waterville Township
• Variance request for road ROW, OHWL, and impervious surface changes at Baker Bay, Kasota Township
• Variance request regarding lot size, bluff setback, and structure enlargement at Stavenau Beach

Board of Commissioners

The Le Sueur County Board of Commissioners will review and likely approve a consent agenda, county claims, and several contracts, including a $111,250.44 final payment for the West Jefferson Sewer District. They will also discuss a 5-year road and bridge plan, a tax forfeit land auction, and human services agreements. A work session will consider a septic inventory ordinance for Volney, Gorman, and Cordova townships.

• Final pay request #16 for $111,250.44 to Ellingson Drainage, Inc. for West Jefferson Sewer District
• 5-year road and bridge plan and bridge priority list
• Tax forfeit land public auction notice
• Cooperative agreements for child support and MFIP services (CY22-23)
• Draft septic inventory ordinances for Volney, Gorman, and Cordova townships

The board unanimously approved the 5-Year Highway and Bridge Construction Plan for 2022-2026 and a resolution creating a prioritized bridge replacement list for two deficient bridges. It also approved the final contractor payment for the West Jefferson Lake Sanitary Collection System, several personnel actions, human services agreements, a tax-forfeited land sale, and a resolution on West Jefferson Sewer District billing responsibilities. The board voted 3-1 to keep Emergency Management as a stand-alone department with an interim director for six months.

• Approved 5-Year Highway and Bridge Construction Plan 2022-2026 (unanimous)
• Approved prioritized bridge replacement list for L8751/CSAH 52 and 40506/CR 117 (unanimous)
• Approved $111,250.44 final payment to Ellingson Drainage for West Jefferson Lake Sanitary Collection System (unanimous)
• Approved hiring Jonathan Hammel as Planning and Zoning Technician at $26.79/hr (unanimous)
• Approved promotion of Jennifer Blank to Home Health Aide at $17.84/hr (unanimous)
• Approved 2022-2023 IV-D Child Support Cooperative Agreement with State of Minnesota (unanimous)
• Approved tax-forfeited land sale for six parcels, public sale Dec 15, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved keeping Emergency Management stand-alone with interim director for 6 months (3-1, Gliszinski against)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review a medical examiner contract extension through 2022 and natural resources block grant agreements. The meeting also includes updates on COVID-19, highway department items, and a work session on broadband.

• Medical Examiner Contract Agreement with River Valley Forensic Services, P.A.
• FY 22 and 23 Natural Resources Block Grant Agreement with the Board of Water and Soil Resources
• Amended Appendices for the Le Sueur County Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Plan
• Repurchase of tax forfeit property (Parcel 06.022.2600)
• Emergency Management Proposal work session

The Le Sueur County Board of Commissioners approved final payments for the City of Le Sueur TAP Sidewalk project and the Justice Center Turn Lane Project, along with several other routine items including wage adjustments, contracts, and claims. All decisions were made unanimously.

• Approved final payment of $61,046.55 to Ti-Zack Concrete for TAP Sidewalk project (unanimous)
• Approved final payment of $60,026.17 to Heselton Construction for Justice Center Turn Lane Project (unanimous)
• Approved wage adjustment for Pam Herrmann to $25.57/hour effective Nov 8, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved Appendices AIS Plan (unanimous)
• Approved FY22-23 Natural Resources Block Grant Agreement with Board of Water and Soil Resources (unanimous)
• Approved Medical Examiner Contract with River Valley Forensic Services (unanimous)
• Approved repurchase of tax forfeit parcel #06.022.2600 by Shirley Knapper (unanimous)
• Approved county claims totaling $232,811.85 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Le Sueur County Board of Commissioners will review and approve the consent agenda, hear public comments, and receive reports from county staff and external partners. Key items include the 2020 audit presentation, a proposed 2022-24 agreement with the University of Minnesota Extension, and a pay request for a drainage project.

• 2020 audit presentation by Baker Tilly
• Approve 2022-24 Memorandum of Agreement with University of Minnesota Extension
• JD54 Pay Request #2 for Le Sueur-Rice Judicial Ditch 54
• Renewal of liquor, wine, club, or 3.2% licenses for Caribou Gun Club
• Credit card request for Aaron Stubbs, Environmental Services

The Le Sueur County Board approved three conditional use permits, including one for grading and filling in a bluff on Lake Volney, one for a self-service storage facility in an agricultural district, and one for a tram in a bluff impact zone on Lake Tetonka. The board also approved personnel status changes, a 2020 audit, a ditch payment, and agreements with the University of Minnesota Extension.

• Approved CUP for Roger & Carol Bauer for bluff grading/filling on Lake Volney (5-0)
• Approved CUP for Geiger Family LLLP for self-service storage in Agriculture A District (5-0)
• Approved CUP for David Mittelstaedt for tram in bluff impact zone on Lake Tetonka (5-0)
• Granted regular status to Heather Gilhousen, Bruce Collins, and Pam Herrmann (unanimous)
• Approved 2022-24 Memorandum of Agreement with University of Minnesota Extension (unanimous)
• Approved Addendum to Extension staffing model agreement (unanimous)
• Accepted 2020 Audit as presented (unanimous)
• Approved JD54 Contractor's Payment #2 to Borneke Construction Inc for $315,318.87 (unanimous)

Board of Adjustments

The Le Sueur County Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on three variance applications related to shoreland zoning. The board will decide whether to grant variances for a structure height increase, a septic drainfield setback, and a septic tank setback. The meeting includes public comment and board discussion before any motions.

• Variance for Mark & Rhonda Taylor to expand nonconforming structure, increase height from 20 to 28 feet, 47.8% impervious surface, Lake Washington (RR district)
• Variance for Jeremy Kuehl to install septic drainfield 20 feet from bluff and 73 feet from OHWL, Lake Emily (RR district)
• Variance for J Beulke Operations LLC to reduce OHWL setback from 200 to 156 feet for new septic tank, Lake Pepin (SP district)

Parks Board

The Le Sueur County Parks Board is meeting to discuss restoration projects at Ney Nature Center and updates at Lake Washington Regional Park & Campground. The board will also review a conditions assessment for Geldner Saw Mill. Discussions include maintenance and marketing for county trails and parks.

• Ney Nature Center wetland and prairie restoration
• Lake Washington Regional Park AC/furnace installation and Wi-Fi
• Lake Washington Regional Park wetland delineation study by ISG
• Geldner Saw Mill conditions assessment by SMSQ Architects
• Ray's Lake Mac Initiative on October 24

The Le Sueur County Parks Board approved the August minutes and discussed multiple park projects. Lake Washington Regional Park is moving forward with an archaeological survey, wetland delineation, and construction plans for early spring. The board also heard updates on the Ney Nature Center prairie and wetland restoration, campground WiFi, and a condition assessment of the Geldner Saw Mill. No formal votes were taken on these project updates.

• Approved August meeting minutes (motion by John King, second by Larry Maruska)
• Discussed moving forward with archaeological survey for new Lake Washington park entrance
• Noted construction plans for Lake Washington to begin early spring
• Discussed wetland delineation study to determine boundaries at Lake Washington

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review minutes, approve electronic funds transfers, and renew several liquor licenses. Presentations include updates on the Toward Zero Death Safe Roads Grant and discussions regarding CD 41/61 ditch liens.

• Renewal of liquor, wine, club or 3.2% licenses for Minnesota Wing King, Little Dandy, and Westwood Marina Bar & Grill
• Presentation on the Toward Zero Death Safe Roads Grant
• Discussion regarding CD 41/61 ditch improvement and maintenance liens
• Work session on Economic Development involving various consultants and regional representatives

The Le Sueur County Board approved multiple items including ditch maintenance and improvement liens for CD 41 and CD 61, 2022 health insurance plans with employer contributions, a change order for the East Entry project, and various other contracts and appointments. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved TZD Safe Roads Grant (unanimous)
• Approved Veterans Van trade-in (unanimous)
• Approved South Central Community Based Initiative appointment (unanimous)
• Approved Clubhouse lease for 5 years at $750/month (unanimous)
• Approved CD 41 separable maintenance liens of 87.5% for $388,634.24 (unanimous)
• Approved CD 41 improvement liens of 85.7% for $313,508.94 (unanimous)
• Approved CD 61 separable maintenance liens of 44.5% for $530,944.25 (unanimous)
• Approved CD 61 improvement liens of 42.2% for $232,139.24 (unanimous)

Planning and Zoning Comission

The Planning and Zoning Commission is reviewing applications for land use permits. These include requests for a storage facility and shoreline construction projects. The body will also approve meeting minutes from August 2021.

• Conditional Use Permit for a self-service storage facility in Lanesburgh Township (Geiger Family LLLP)
• Conditional Use Permit for retaining wall construction at Lake Volney, Lexington Township (Roger & Carol Bauer)
• Conditional Use Permit for a tram installation at Lake Tetonka, Waterville Township (David Mittelstaedt)

Board of Adjustments

The Board of Adjustment will hold a special public hearing regarding a variance request from Daniel and Jolene Christensen. The request involves adjusting setback requirements for a new dwelling in the Washington Township shoreland district.

• Variance request for setbacks from bluff, road Right-Of-Way, and Ordinary High Water Level
• Proposed construction of a single-family dwelling at Lot 11, Block 1, Biehn’s Southview

Board of Commissioners

The Le Sueur County Board of Commissioners will hold its regular meeting, reviewing consent agenda items including minutes, transfers, and licenses, followed by updates from county staff on highway projects, environmental planning, COVID-19, human resources, and financial matters. The meeting includes a public open forum for citizen comments.

• Consent agenda includes approval of September 28 and September 30 board minutes, September transfers, and electronic funds transfers
• Liquor license renewals for seven establishments including The Next Chapter Winery, Traxler's Hunting Preserve, and Le Sueur Country Club
• Highway Department update by Dave Tiegs
• COVID update by Public Health Director Megan Kirby
• Auditor-Treasurer Dani Blaschko to present engagement letter and investment advisory services

The Le Sueur County Board approved final payments for two road projects, granted regular status to three employees, promoted a dispatcher, and approved county claims totaling $82,708.35. The board also approved the consent agenda, including licenses and permits, and received updates on highway activities, watershed planning, and COVID.

• Approved final payment of $44,945.68 to Allied Blacktop Co for County-wide Seal Coat Contract (unanimous)
• Approved final payment of $5,651.51 to WW Blacktopping for CSAH 50 Mill & Overlay project (unanimous)
• Granted regular status to Leanne Gieseke, Ashley Schultz, and Diane Hazlett (unanimous)
• Promoted Jason Roggow to Communications Lead at $30.06/hour effective Jan 2, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved county claims totaling $82,708.35 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including liquor licenses and gambling permit (unanimous)

Le Sueur-Rice County Joint Ditch Authority

The Le Sueur-Rice County Joint Ditch Authority is holding a brief meeting to review agenda adjustments presented by ISG representatives Bailey Griffin and Chuck Brandel. The agenda contains only procedural items—call to order, review of adjustments, and adjournment—with no substantive decisions or public hearings listed.

• Review of 9-30-21 adjustments document
• Meeting held via WebEx and at Le Sueur County Government Center

The Le Sueur-Rice County Ditch 54 Board unanimously approved Change Orders 1, 2, and 3 for the JD54 construction project, covering removal of tree jams and beaver dams, and adding private ditch culverts. Change Orders 4 and 5 were presented but not voted on. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved Change Order 1 – Remove Tree Jams (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order 2 – Remove Beaver Dams (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order 3 – Add in private ditch culverts (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Le Sueur County Board of Commissioners will review the proposed 2022 budget and levy, with final adoption scheduled for December 21, 2021. The board will also consider bond sales, credit rating results, sheriff patrol contracts, a feedlot delegation work plan, and ditch pay requests.

• 2022 proposed budget and levy review
• Bond sale for Series 2021A and 2021B
• Kilkenny and Kasota patrol contracts for 2022
• 2022-2023 Feedlot Delegation Agreement Work Plan
• Ditch pay requests for Le Sueur Rice JD 54 and Le Sueur CD 61

The board adopted the 2022 preliminary levy of $25,088,126, a 6.8% increase over the 2021 final levy, and set the final budget and levy hearing for December 21, 2021. The board also awarded two general obligation state aid bonds totaling $8.58 million, approved patrol contracts for Kilkenny and Kasota, and approved a feedlot delegation work plan. All votes were 5-0.

• Adopted 2022 preliminary levy of $25,088,126 (5-0)
• Set final budget and levy hearing for Dec. 21, 2021 at 6 p.m. (5-0)
• Awarded 2021A $5,155,000 general obligation state aid bonds (5-0)
• Awarded 2021B $3,425,000 general obligation state aid bonds (5-0)
• Approved Kilkenny Patrol Contract (5-0)
• Approved Kasota Patrol Contract (5-0)
• Approved Le Sueur County Feedlot Delegation Agreement Work Plan 2022-2023 (5-0)
• Approved JD54 payment #1 to Borneke Construction Inc for $226,439.91 (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Le Sueur County Board of Commissioners, acting as the authority for the West Jefferson Subordinate Sewer District, will hold a public hearing to discuss and adopt assessments for the construction and establishment of the sewer district. The hearing is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. on September 21, 2021, at the Le Sueur County Justice Center in Le Center, MN. The board will consider an assessment report and may adopt the assessments, which will be filed as liens.

• Public hearing on certification of assessments and filing of liens for West Jefferson Subordinate Sewer District
• Adoption of assessments for sewer district construction
• Assessment report (FINALASSESSMENTROLL_9-16-21.PDF) to be reviewed
• Meeting held in person and remotely via WebEx

The Le Sueur County Board unanimously adopted two assessment rolls for the West Jefferson Sewer District: one for construction costs payable over 10 years starting in 2022, and one for non-reimbursable costs payable over 2 years starting with 2022 taxes. Both have a 2.25% interest rate, allow interest-free prepayment through December 31, 2021, and will result in liens filed for non-payment by November 30, 2021. Commissioner Rohlfing abstained from both votes. The board also heard public comments and received an overview of the sewer district from Jason Femrite of Bolton & Menk.

• Adopted construction cost assessments for West Jefferson Sewer District (unanimous, Rohlfing abstaining)
• Adopted non-reimbursable cost assessments for West Jefferson Sewer District (unanimous, Rohlfing abstaining)
• Opened and closed public comment for first assessment (unanimous)
• Opened and closed public comment for second assessment (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (motion by O'Keefe, seconded by King)

Board of Commissioners

The Le Sueur County Board of Commissioners is meeting to consider a settlement offer in the County Ditch 35 redetermination of benefits appeal, discuss a 1982 jail contract, and review several other items including a bank account request and ditch assessments. The agenda also includes a work session on ARP funding requests.

• Settlement offer in County Ditch 35 redetermination of benefits appeal (closed session)
• 1982 Jail Contract discussion
• Request to open bank account at First State Bank for employee tax withholdings
• Consider placing assessments for County Ditch 41 & 61 improvement projects
• Re-appoint Bette Traxler to Le Sueur-Waseca Library Board

The Board authorized attorney John Kolb to reject a settlement offer in the County Ditch 35 Redetermination of Benefits appeal and to counter with a 22% reduction in benefits to parcel #09.005.5000, also engaging experts for a possible trial. The Board also approved a 1.18-acre land gift to Waterville for the fire department, the 1982 Jail Contract, and several personnel actions and claims.

• Authorized rejecting settlement offer and countering with 22% benefit reduction for parcel #09.005.5000 (4-1, King opposed)
• Approved gift of 1.18-acre parcel to City of Waterville for fire department
• Approved 1982 Jail Contract with Adolfson & Peterson Construction
• Approved cleaning stone on Government Center east side for $11,720
• Approved Human Services claims totaling $178,904.09
• Approved Foster Care Transportation Contract with Cleveland Public Schools through 8/31/2023
• Approved hiring Pamela Fleck as Administrative Assistant II at $19.32/hour
• Approved county claims totaling $169,523.64

Board of Adjustments

The Le Sueur County Board of Adjustment will consider two variance applications from the county zoning ordinance. The first seeks to allow a holding tank closer to the ordinary high water level and other structures on Lake Tetonka. The second requests permission to build a home with reduced bluff, road, and water setbacks on Lake Jefferson. The board will also review and approve the agenda and prior meeting minutes.

• Variance for Nikki & Dave Rask: holding tank 1 ft from deck, 6 ft from shed, 48 ft from OHWL, Lake Tetonka, Waterville Township
• Variance for Daniel & Jolene Christensen: single-family dwelling with walkout basement, setbacks 20 ft from bluff (West), 24 ft from bluff (North), 28 ft from ROW, 87 ft from OHWL, Lake Jefferson, Washington Township
• Approval of August 19, 2021 draft minutes

Board of Commissioners

The Le Sueur County Board of Commissioners will consider routine consent items, including minutes, fund transfers, and credit card requests. They will also act on a $329,147.75 contract for Ditch 43 repair, approve bond sale resolutions for 2021A and 2021B bonds, and discuss highway speed limit requests and a $235,195 federal grant for road work. The meeting includes public open forum and various department updates.

• Approve $329,147.75 contract to Brunz Construction for Le Sueur County Ditch 43 repair
• Approve lease with DVS to remain as exam station
• Set sale resolutions for 2021A GO Bonds and 2021B GO State Aid Bonds
• Resolution to request speed limit studies on CSAH 11, CSAH 14, and CR 142
• Receive $235,195 from CRRSAA for county road maintenance

The board approved pre-sale reports and resolutions for two bond issues totaling $9.11 million, with proceeds funding drainage projects, courthouse improvements, public safety radio equipment, and state aid highway improvements. They also awarded a $329,147.75 contract for Ditch 43 repair, granted a conditional use permit for a shoreland development right transfer, and approved various personnel actions and claims.

• Approved $5,425,000 GO Bonds Series 2021A pre-sale report (unanimous)
• Approved $3,685,000 GO State Aid Bonds Series 2021B pre-sale report (unanimous)
• Awarded Ditch 43 repair to Brunz Construction for $329,147.75 (unanimous)
• Granted Conditional Use Permit to Tyler & Cassie Fell for shoreland development right transfer (5-0)
• Approved vaccination volunteer expenses paid by ARP dollars (unanimous)
• Approved up to $5,000 Gravel Tax for shoreland improvements for Dawn Hoins (unanimous)
• Approved up to $5,000 Gravel Tax for shoreland improvements for Roger and Carol Bauer (unanimous)
• Approved lease amendment for driver exam station in Le Center (unanimous)

Planning and Zoning Comission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to review applications and discuss warrants and claims. The primary application involves Tyler and Cassie Fell and owner John Hoefs in New Prague.

• TDR application for Tyler & Cassie Fell (applicant) and John Hoefs (owner) in New Prague

Board of Commissioners

The Le Sueur County Board approved two conditional use permits for shoreland properties, one after-the-fact for grading/excavating at Lake Jefferson and one for bluff cutting for stairs at Lake Tetonka. They also approved numerous personnel actions, including granting regular status to a deputy sheriff, accepting a retirement, and approving telecommute agreements for many employees. Several contracts and agreements were approved, including a $6,000 radiological emergency preparedness grant and a $7,000 HVAC upgrade quote.

• Granted after-the-fact conditional use permit to Tom Wetzell for grading/excavating at Lake Jefferson (5-0)
• Granted conditional use permit to Todd & Kari Pottinger for bluff stairs at Lake Tetonka (5-0)
• Granted regular status to Deputy Sheriff Sam Ehlers (unanimous)
• Approved telecommute/remote worker agreements for 32 employees (unanimous)
• Accepted retirement of Human Services Director Sue Rynda effective Dec 31, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved $6,000 grant for radiological emergency preparedness (unanimous)
• Approved $7,000 HVAC upgrade quote for Lake Washington Regional Park (unanimous)
• Approved additional project fees for Bolton & Menk for West Jefferson Sewer District (4-0, Rohlfing abstained)

Board of Adjustments

The Board of Adjustment will meet to review applications from Unique Designs Construction and Roland & Linda Connors. The agenda also includes the approval of the August 19, 2021, agenda and the July 15, 2021, draft minutes.

• Application by Unique Designs Construction and Andrew Johnson
• Application by Roland & Linda Connors
• Approval of July 15, 2021, draft minutes

Parks Board

The Le Sueur County Parks Board is meeting to discuss updates to the Lake Washington Regional Park and Campground. The board will review an archaeological study and potential changes to trail routes and road extensions.

• Lake Washington Regional Park & Campground archaeological study
• Review of road extension and trail route changes at Lake Washington Regional Park & Campground
• Geldner Saw Mill MHS Grant

The Le Sueur County Parks Board approved moving forward with an alternative entrance to Lake Washington Regional Park from the west along County Road 19, due to possible burial grounds found in an archaeological study. The board also approved the May minutes, noted a $9,000 grant for the Geldner Saw Mill, and set future meeting dates. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved alternative entrance for Lake Washington Park from County Road 19 (motion carried)
• Approved May minutes (motion carried)
• Approved future meeting dates for September 21, October 19, November 16, December 21 (motion carried)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review a land purchase for the Waterville Fire Hall and a $30,894.28 request to purchase a 2022 GMC Sierra 1500. The meeting also includes a public hearing continuation regarding CD23 benefits and a closed session regarding legal matters.

• Waterville Fire Hall property acquisition
• Purchase of 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 4x4 for $30,894.28
• CD23 public hearing continuation regarding redetermined benefits
• Closed session regarding Thelemann vs Le Sueur County
• Setting a September 21, 2021 public hearing for West Jefferson Sewer District

The board adopted the Findings and Order and Redetermination of Benefits for CD23, approved a settlement in Thelemann vs Le Sueur County, and authorized several purchases and agreements, including a new county truck and human services contracts. All votes were unanimous unless noted.

• Adopted Findings and Order and Redetermination of Benefits for CD23 (unanimous)
• Approved settlement for Thelemann vs Le Sueur County (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 2022 GMC 1500 Double Cab 4x4 truck from North Country GMC for $30,894.28
• Approved Greater Minnesota Family Services and Le Sueur County Human Services Purchase of Service Agreement for 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved resolution authorizing MVAC as grantee for Family Homeless Prevention & Assistance Program funds (unanimous)
• Approved HS claims totaling $134,452.69 (unanimous)
• Approved revised COVID-19 Preparedness Plan effective August 23, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved public hearing for West Jefferson Sewer District on September 21, 2021 at 7 p.m. (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is scheduled to conduct meetings on August 16 and 17, 2021. The agenda focuses on reviewing the proposed 2022 budget, including department requests and the proposed levy.

• Review of 2022 proposed budget
• Discussion of 2022 proposed levy
• Review of departmental budget requests

Planning and Zoning Comission

The Le Sueur County Planning and Zoning Commission will review applications from two property owners. The commission will consider conditional use permit (CUP) packets for Tom Wetzell and Todd and Kari Pottinger.

• Conditional use permit application from Tom Wetzell of Cleveland, MN
• Conditional use permit application from Todd and Kari Pottinger of Waterville, MN

Board of Commissioners

The Le Sueur County Board of Commissioners is meeting to approve routine consent items, hear departmental updates, and hold a public hearing on redetermining benefits for County District 23. The agenda includes reports from the highway, maintenance, HR, public health, and veterans offices, plus a proposal to move passport processing.

• Consent agenda: July 27 board minutes and July transfers
• Public hearing on redetermination of benefits for CD 23
• Highway department update by Dave Tiegs (20 min)
• COVID update by Megan Kirby, Public Health Director
• Proposal to move passport processing to Recorder's office

The Le Sueur County Board approved a cost participation agreement with the City of New Prague for CSAH 60 (SP 040-660-005) at an estimated cost of $72,300.00. The board also approved several personnel actions, including granting regular status to Robyn Rutt, changing Loni Davies to full-time, and promoting Juli Hartwig. A public hearing on the Redetermination of Benefits for CD 23 was recessed to August 17, with staff directed to prepare findings and an order. The board approved a resolution to enter a grant agreement with the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs for the County Veterans Service Office Operational Enhancement Grant Program.

• Approved CSAH 60 Cost Participation Agreement with City of New Prague (unanimous)
• Approved job estimate from Morsching's Tree Service for $1,900 to remove 4 ash trees (unanimous)
• Granted regular status to Robyn Rutt, Office Support Specialist, effective Aug 1 (unanimous)
• Changed Loni Davies to full-time Administrative Assistant III, effective Sept 1 (unanimous)
• Promoted Juli Hartwig to Public Health Nurse at $38.86/hr, effective Aug 16 (unanimous)
• Recessed CD 23 public hearing to Aug 17, directed staff to prepare findings and order (unanimous)
• Approved resolution for Veterans Service Office Operational Enhancement Grant (unanimous)
• Approved claims totaling $538,376.99 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Le Sueur County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to review bids for radios and cameras and a request for staff. The board will also consider routine items including meeting minutes, an electronic funds transfer report, and a public health service waiver.

• Work session on radio and camera bids and request for staff (45 min)
• Approval of July 20, 2021 board minutes and summary minutes
• Approval of July 23, 2021 Le Sueur Rice Joint Ditch 54 minutes
• Electronic funds transfer report
• Public Health Director service waiver

The Le Sueur County Board approved four conditional use permits, including one for ITC Midwest to grade and fill 800 cubic yards in Lanesburgh Township, one for Randee Onken to transfer development rights in Lexington Township, one for David Wendelschafer to rezone 13.87 acres on Lake Jefferson, and one for Chad and Sandi Mensing for grading and filling 81.7 cubic yards on Lake Jefferson. The board denied a conditional use permit for Jeff and Jill Steffen to operate a self-service storage facility in Sharon Township. All votes were 3-0. The board also approved personnel actions, including promotions and a wage adjustment, and approved the consent agenda.

• Approved CUP to ITC Midwest LLC for grading/excavating/filling 800 cubic yards in Lanesburgh Twp (3-0)
• Approved CUP to Randee Onken for development right transfer in Lexington Twp (3-0)
• Approved CUP to David Wendelschafer for rezoning 13.87 acres on Lake Jefferson (3-0)
• Approved CUP to Chad & Sandi Mensing for grading/excavating/filling 81.7 cubic yards on Lake Jefferson (3-0)
• Denied CUP to Jeff & Jill Steffen for self-service storage in Sharon Twp (3-0)
• Approved promotion of Leah Frederick to Public Health Supervisor (unanimous)
• Approved promotion of Kelly Hughes to Public Health Lead Worker I (unanimous)
• Approved wage adjustment for Megan Kirby to Step 8 (unanimous)

Le Sueur-Rice County Joint Ditch Authority

The Le Sueur-Rice County Joint Ditch Authority is meeting to consider awarding a bid for the JD54 repair project. The agenda includes a bid recommendation from engineering firm ISG and a vote on the contract. No other substantive items are listed.

• Awarding the JD54 Repair Project Bid
• Bid recommendation letter from ISG (17693 JCD 54)

The Le Sueur-Rice Joint Ditch 54 board approved a $1,031,568 repair project contract with Borneke Construction. The decision was made by a 4-0 roll call vote, with one commissioner absent. The board also approved the meeting agenda and adjourned.

• Approved meeting agenda (4-0)
• Awarded JD54 repair project to Borneke Construction for $1,031,568.00 (4-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Le Sueur County Board of Commissioners will approve routine financial reports and a telecommute policy. The meeting includes a 1.5-hour work session on the septic inventory for Volney, Gorman, and Cordova. The board will also vote to rescind the state of emergency resolution declared in February 2021.

• Work session on Volney, Gorman, and Cordova septic inventory
• Adoption of Telecommute Remote Work Policy
• Rescission of February 16, 2021 Local State of Emergency Resolution
• Contract for Purchase and Removal of County Quonset Shed
• Review of CD53 invoice for Selly Culverts

The Le Sueur County Board approved a consent agenda, employee recognitions, and a revised telecommute policy. They granted regular status to a patrol sergeant, approved payments for ditch repairs and a metal building sale, and rescinded the local state of emergency. All decisions were unanimous.

• Approved consent agenda including July 6 minutes and June transfers
• Granted regular status to Dan Tousley as Patrol Sergeant (unanimous)
• Approved revised Telecommute/Remote Worker Policy (unanimous)
• Authorized HR Committee to fill vacancies without board approval (unanimous)
• Approved Human Services claims totaling $172,219.43 (unanimous)
• Approved $15,248.25 payment to Selly Excavating for CD#53 (unanimous)
• Approved $48,200.62 payment to Selly Excavating for CD29 repair (unanimous)
• Approved contract with H2Over Viewers LLC for CD62 (unanimous)

Board of Adjustments

The Board of Adjustment will review several applications from property owners and representatives. The agenda also includes the approval of previous meeting minutes and discussion of warrants and claims.

• Review of various permit or land use applications including Arlen & Judy Mauland, Gabrielle Lewis, Greg Guhlke, Brad Braun, Tom Oak, Margo & Jack Mauser, Mark Consoer, and Roger & Carol Jean Bauer
• Approval of June 17, 2021, draft meeting minutes
• Approval of July 1, 2021, draft meeting minutes
• Discussion of warrants and claims

Board of Commissioners

The Le Sueur County Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting solely to enter a closed session under attorney-client privilege to discuss the pending litigation Thelemann v. County of Le Sueur. No other business is on the agenda.

• Closed meeting under MN Stat. 13D.05 (attorney-client privilege)
• Discussion of Thelemann v. County of Le Sueur litigation

Planning and Zoning Comission

The Le Sueur County Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to review several applications from individual and corporate owners. The commission will also approve meeting minutes from May and June 2021.

• Application from ITC Midwest LLC
• Application from Randee Onken
• Application from David Wendelschafer
• Application from Chad Mensing
• Application from Jeff & Jill Steffen

Board of Commissioners

The Le Sueur County Board of Commissioners is meeting to approve routine items, hear updates from county staff, and hold public hearings on redetermining benefits for six drainage ditches. They will also consider a contract for the exterior east entry project and a proposal for ARP services.

• Public hearings on redetermination of benefits for CD 6, 21, 50, 32, 58, and 67
• Exterior East Entry Contract - GMP/Budget - Notice to Proceed/Hiring of Subs
• Application to repurchase tax forfeited parcel 21.800.1510
• Retail cigarette and tobacco licenses for MR Flooring Inc (Mac's Green Mill Bar) and Brad Factor (Little Dandy)
• Shoreland restoration project requesting gravel tax funds

The Le Sueur County Board approved a $1,207,026 guaranteed maximum price for the Exterior East Entry Contract and gave notice to proceed, with construction scheduled from August through November. The board also approved the 2020 Road and Bridge Annual Report, several personnel actions, and a $5,000 gravel tax fund allocation for a shore restoration project. All decisions were unanimous.

• Approved $1,207,026 GMP for Exterior East Entry Contract, notice to proceed (unanimous)
• Approved 2020 Road and Bridge Annual Report (unanimous)
• Approved $5,000 gravel tax funds for Neal Cronin shore restoration (unanimous)
• Approved hiring Lindzey Hanson as full-time Dispatcher at $21.70/hr (unanimous)
• Approved posting for full-time Appraiser at $27.40/hr (unanimous)
• Approved regular status for Minerva Gomez, Community Support Aide (unanimous)
• Approved $544,579.05 in claims (unanimous)
• Approved redetermination of benefits for CDs 6, 21, 32, 50, 58, 67 (unanimous)

Board of Adjustments

The Le Sueur County Board of Adjustment is holding a special meeting to consider an application from Matthew Seifert of New Prague, MN. The agenda includes approval of minutes and a public hearing on the application, followed by discussion and possible action.

• Application by Matthew Seifert, New Prague, MN (applicant/owner)
• Special meeting agenda and minutes approval
• Public hearing procedure for the application
• Warrants/claims discussion

Board of Commissioners

The Le Sueur County Board of Commissioners is meeting to approve routine items like minutes, tobacco licenses, and fireworks permits, and to hear presentations from MnDOT on the Capital Highway Investment Plan, from COVIA plant managers on annual reports, and on the Lake Henry outlet structure closeout. The agenda also includes a public open forum and a work session on the Government Center remodel.

• Approval of 16 retail cigarette and tobacco licenses for businesses in Le Sueur County
• Approval of 4 fireworks/pyrotechnic special effects licenses for Celebrate Me events at Camp Patterson
• Final acceptance report for Lake Henry Outlet Structure - Le Sueur CD 58
• MnDOT Capital Highway Investment Plan (CHIP) outreach presentation
• Work session on Government Center remodel and 5-Year Highway Improvement Plan

The board approved the 2021 performance bond for the Kasota COVIA plant at $4,128,917 and its 2020 annual report, but tabled the Ottawa plant's $4,458,008 performance bond while approving its annual report. Two conditional use permits were granted: one for an outpatient mental health clinic on Lake Pepin and another for grading on Lake Francis. The board also approved a $7,500 payment from COVIA to the historical society and a $4,320 WebEx license purchase.

• Approved $4,128,917 performance bond for Kasota COVIA plant
• Tabled $4,458,008 performance bond for Ottawa COVIA plant
• Approved 2020 annual reports for both Kasota and Ottawa COVIA plants
• Granted conditional use permit for mental health clinic on Lake Pepin
• Granted conditional use permit for grading on Lake Francis with conditions
• Approved $7,500 payment from COVIA to Le Sueur County Historical Society
• Approved $4,320 for 15 WebEx Cloud Meeting licenses
• Approved hiring Tammy Dvorak as full-time RN at $30.30/hour

Board of Adjustments

The Le Sueur County Board of Adjustment will consider five applications for variances or other land-use decisions. The agenda includes public hearings for each application, followed by board discussion and a vote. The meeting is scheduled for June 17, 2021, at the Environmental Services Building in Le Center.

• Unique Designs Construction (applicant) and Andrew Johnson (owner) from Mankato
• MN Permits (applicant) and Ann Todd (owner) from Cleveland
• Margie Culton from Austin (applicant/owner)
• Greg Guhlke from Mankato (applicant/owner)
• Brad Braun (applicant/owner)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is conducting final public hearings for seven county drainage ditch systems (6, 21, 23, 50, 32, 58, and 67). The hearings cover procedural requirements, viewing process, and benefits/damages determinations for each system.

• Final hearings for County Ditches 6, 21, 23, 50, 32, 58, and 67
• Presentations by John Kolb (Rinke Noonan), Dani Blaschko (Ditch Manager), and Bryan Murphy (H2Over Viewers)
• Documents include reports, overview maps, and benefits/damages assessments for each ditch
• Meeting held at Le Sueur County EOC, 435 E Derrynane St, Le Center, and via WebEx

The Le Sueur County Board held final hearings on redetermining benefits for Ditches 6, 21, 23, 50, 32, 58, and 67. For all but CD 23, the board directed staff to prepare findings and orders to adopt the redetermined benefits, confirm viewers' reports, and award damages for grass strips, with final consideration set for July 6. For CD 23, the board directed viewers to reexamine two properties (Ronald Witter and Chuck Leary) and file amended reports if needed, with final consideration set for August 3. Public comments were heard for several ditches, with no comments for CD 21, 50, 32, and 67.

• Approved directing staff to prepare findings and orders for CD 6, 21, 50, 32, 58, and 67, adopting redetermined benefits, confirming viewers' reports, and awarding grass-strip damages.
• Approved directing viewers to reexamine properties of Ronald Witter and Chuck Leary for CD 23 and file amended reports if necessary.
• Opened and closed public comment periods for each ditch, with comments received for CD 6 (1), CD 23 (3), and CD 58 (1).
• Recessed hearings for CD 6, 21, 50, 32, and 58 to the July 6 regular meeting, and for CD 23 to the August 3 regular meeting.

Board of Commissioners

The Le Sueur County Board of Appeal and Equalization is meeting to hear property valuation appeals and review 2021 assessment changes. The agenda includes documents on new construction, agricultural land sales, and lakeshore sales, indicating a focus on property value equalization.

• Review of 2021 value changes
• Discussion of new construction 2011-2021
• Review of 2020 and 2021 lakeshore sales
• Review of 2020 and 2021 agricultural land sales
• Board of Review equalization schedule

The Le Sueur County Board of Appeal and Equalization met in special session on June 15, 2021, and unanimously approved the County Assessor's recommendations for three 2021 parcel assessment changes. The board also elected Commissioner Rohlfing as Chairman and Commissioner O'Keefe as Vice Chairman. The meeting was adjourned at 7:02 p.m.

• Elected Rohlfing as Chairman of the 2021 Board of Equalization (unanimous).
• Elected O'Keefe as Vice Chairman of the 2021 Board of Equalization (unanimous).
• Approved a valuation reduction for Patrick & Amy Witt (parcel 23.504.0070) from $399,800 to $388,800 (-$11,000) due to basement finish change.
• Approved a valuation reduction for Shannon Theis (parcel 01.012.5010) from $295,100 to $276,300 (-$18,800) due to interior inspection.
• Approved a valuation reduction for Andrew Charnstrom (parcel 07.010.8300) from $502,300 to $464,400 (-$37,900) due to basement finish change.
• Adjourned the meeting at 7:02 p.m. (unanimous).

Board of Commissioners

The Le Sueur County Board of Commissioners is meeting to approve routine items, hear department updates, and hold a public hearing on the redetermination of benefits for drainage system CD62. The board will also consider a contractor's estimate for the West Jefferson Lake sanitary collection system and various IT and GIS purchases.

• Public hearing on CD62 redetermination of benefits
• Contractor's estimate No. 15 for $168,977.58 to Ellingson Drainage, Inc. for West Jefferson Lake sanitary collection system
• Foxit Pro PDF licenses and Adobe Pro cost quotes
• Large format printer/scanner lease and LiDAR update
• Justice Center parking lot maintenance update

The Le Sueur County Board approved several contracts and personnel actions, including a $26,995 parking lot seal coat bid, a $115,790 LIDAR data purchase, and a $168,977.58 sanitary sewer contract. They also granted regular status to three sheriff's corporals, hired an accounting specialist, and approved a redetermination of benefits for CD 62. All decisions were unanimous except one abstention.

• Approved $26,995.00 bid from Allied Blacktop for Justice Center Parking Lot (unanimous)
• Approved $115,790.00 for LIDAR data for Le Sueur County (unanimous)
• Approved Contractors Estimate #15 for $168,977.58 to Ellingson Drainage for West Jefferson Sanitary Collection System (unanimous, Rohlfing abstained)
• Approved redetermination of benefits for CD 62 using H2Overviewers for consulting (5-0 roll call)
• Granted regular status to Nick Cesafsky, Jeremy Swenson, and Josh Overmohle as full-time Corporals in Sheriff's Office (unanimous)
• Approved hire of Eva Hanson as Accounting Specialist I in Public Health at $21.59/hour (unanimous)
• Approved Foxit PhantomPDF Business 20 licenses at $4,140.00 (unanimous)
• Approved Canon TX 3000 MFP lease at $151.79/month plus parts & labor agreement (unanimous)

Planning and Zoning Comission

The Le Sueur County Planning and Zoning Commission is meeting to review two land use applications. The commission will also address meeting minutes and warrants/claims.

• Application from Joshua and Jonathan Beuleke regarding George Kukacka in Montgomery
• Application from David and Lori Reuter regarding Chris Short in Rose Creek

Board of Commissioners

The Le Sueur County Board of Commissioners will review and approve the consent agenda, including minutes and financial reports, and hear presentations from county staff. Key items include bid recommendations for road projects CD 41 and CD 61, changes to bank account authorized users, and an aquatic plant treatment effort for Lake Volney Park. The meeting is largely procedural, with public comment limited to non-agenda topics.

• Bid recommendation for CD 41
• Bid recommendation for CD 61
• Change authorized users on bank accounts
• Aquatic Plant Treatment Effort for Lake Volney Park
• Claims approval (Human Services and County Claims)

Board of Commissioners

The Le Sueur County Board of Commissioners is meeting to approve the consent agenda, hear public comments, and receive updates from county staff and outside organizations. Key items include a presentation from the Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation, a spraying agreement for ditches, a lien update on County Ditch 19, and a report from the interim Planning & Zoning administrator. The board will also consider terminating an independent contractor agreement.

• Evergreen Companies spraying agreement (contract attached)
• County Ditch 19 lien update
• Termination of independent contractor with Sarah Johnson Malchow
• SMIF 2021 county impact stories presentation
• Interim P&Z administrator report

The Le Sueur County Board approved all ten conditional use permits on the agenda, covering shoreland grading, a home occupation salon, a substation rebuild, a gas regulator station, feedlot expansion, and a solar energy system. The board also approved the Evergreen Companies spraying agreement, the County Ditch 19 lien update, and accepted a contractor resignation. All votes were unanimous (5-0) unless noted.

• Approved Evergreen Companies Spraying Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved County Ditch 19 Lien Update (unanimous)
• Approved CUP for Jeff & Barbara Louks for shoreland grading (5-0)
• Approved CUP for Kristie & Patrick O'Brien for home occupation salon (5-0)
• Approved CUP for ITC Midwest LLC to rebuild substation (5-0)
• Approved CUP for Northern Natural Gas for regulator station (5-0)
• Approved CUP for Brian & Linda Lynch for shoreland grading with condition (5-0)
• Approved CUP for Jason & Tammy Steen for grading with conditions (5-0)

Board of Adjustments

The Le Sueur County Board of Adjustment is meeting remotely to consider an application by Jon Schabert on behalf of owners Chad and Kristi Stanwick. The board will also review and approve the agenda and draft minutes from the April 22, 2021 meeting, and discuss warrants/claims before adjourning.

• Application by Jon Schabert (applicant) for Chad & Kristi Stanwick (owners), Eden Valley, MN
• Approval of May 20, 2021 agenda
• Approval of draft April 22, 2021 meeting minutes
• Discussion of warrants/claims

Parks Board

The Le Sueur County Parks Board is meeting to discuss updates regarding several park locations and facilities. The agenda includes reviews of regional parks, dams, and future park improvements.

• Bradshaw Woods Archery Range
• Lake Washington Regional Park & Campground
• Gorman Lake Dam & Park
• Covid, Facilities, and Events
• Future Park Improvements

The Le Sueur County Parks Board approved a professional services proposal with ISG for all pre-construction work at Lake Washington Regional Park, with work starting in August 2021 and construction slated for April 2022. The board also accepted a contract for an archaeological study at the park, set to begin within the next month. Other actions included approving the March minutes and discussing revenue opportunities, facility updates, and future improvements.

• Approved ISG for pre-construction work at Lake Washington Regional Park
• Accepted archaeological study contract for Lake Washington
• Approved March meeting minutes

Board of Commissioners

The Le Sueur County Board of Commissioners will review and approve the consent agenda, including minutes and financial reports, and hear presentations from county staff on various topics. They will consider a proposal for the old jail, federal boat grants, and several contracts, including human services agreements.

• Old Jail Proposal
• 2020 Federal Boat Equipment Grant and 2021 Federal Boat Patrol Grant
• 2021-2022 Solid Waste License Applications
• Farnsworth Contract 2021 and Unique Abilities LLC Contract 2021
• Le Sueur FPI Cooperative Agreement 2022-2023

The Le Sueur County Board approved a $3,118,430.83 contract with Crane Creek Asphalt for bituminous rehabilitation of CSAH 3 from CSAH 26 to CSAH 29, with a projected start date of June 1, 2021. The board also approved several grants, equipment upgrades, personnel hires, and contracts, all unanimously. No items were denied or tabled.

• Approved $3,118,430.83 bituminous rehabilitation contract for CSAH 3 (unanimous)
• Approved $4,572 federal boating safety supplemental equipment grant (unanimous)
• Approved $3,875 federal boating safety patrol grant (unanimous)
• Approved $2,250 asbestos removal quote from Dennis Environmental (unanimous)
• Approved $2,200 release to Le Sueur County Service Clubs for Memorial Day (unanimous)
• Approved Xtender upgrades: $10,868.60 (Human Services) and $28,536.83 (Recorder's office) (unanimous)
• Approved hiring Joseph Martin as County Administrator at $51.78/hour (unanimous)
• Approved $279,944.94 in claims payments (unanimous)

Planning and Zoning Comission

The commission is meeting to review several applications from property owners and businesses. This meeting is a continuation of the agenda from May 13, 2021.

• Application from Brian & Linda Lynch (St. Clair)
• Application from Jason & Tammy Steen (Cleveland)
• Application from Scott Borgmeier (Madison Lake)
• Application from Christina Mathison & Michael Booth (Carver)
• Application from Impact Power Solutions and Kathleen Regenscheid

Planning and Zoning Comission

The Le Sueur County Planning and Zoning Commission will meet remotely to review various applications from residents and companies. The commission will also discuss warrants and claims.

• Ordinance amendment application from Jeff & Jill Steffen in Cleveland
• Application from ITC Midwest LLC
• Application from Northern Natural Gas and Roger Ruhland
• Application from Impact Power Solutions (IPS) and Kathleen Regenscheid
• Application from Charles & Michelle Fenger regarding Beaver Dam in Cleveland

Board of Commissioners

The Le Sueur County Board of Commissioners will review consent agenda items, hear department reports, and hold public hearings on proposed zoning ordinance revisions and a fee change. The board will also consider a resolution naming the 88 South Park Avenue building and receive a COVID-19 update. A work session on the Government Center remodel is scheduled after the regular meeting.

• Public hearing on P&Z ordinance revisions for multiple zoning districts
• Public hearing on fee change resolution
• Resolution naming the 88 South Park Avenue building in Le Center
• Solid waste permit applications
• COVID-19 update from Public Health Director

The board unanimously approved a series of zoning ordinance amendments covering definitions, setbacks, and shoreland management after a public hearing. They also approved two road construction contracts totaling over $729,000, promoted a sheriff's deputy, and extended a job offer for the county administrator position.

• Approved zoning ordinance amendments (5-0 roll call)
• Approved $605,385.58 countywide sealcoat contract with Allied Blacktop Company
• Approved $124,414.05 CSAH 50 mill and overlay contract with WW Blacktopping
• Approved promotion of James Staupe to Deputy Sheriff at $27.26/hour
• Extended job offer to Joseph Martin for County Administrator position
• Approved solid waste permit applications
• Approved fee resolution for CHB fee change
• Approved $291,309.37 in claims payments

Board of Commissioners

The Le Sueur County Board will consider solid waste license approvals, a SCORE funding request from Waterville Township, and a contract for the West Jefferson Sewer District. They will also discuss ditch liens, an antivirus renewal, and proposed zoning ordinance changes in a work session.

• Solid Waste License Approvals
• Waterville Township SCORE funding request
• West Jefferson Sewer District Anser Contract
• Antivirus Renewal
• Ditch Liens for multiple drainage systems

The Le Sueur County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved several conditional use permits, including a rezoning on Lake Pepin, a tram lift installation on Lake Francis, and a development right transfer in Lanesburgh Township. They also approved multiple county ditch liens totaling over $900,000, a solid waste license, a phone answering service agreement, an antivirus renewal, a part-time hire, and other routine items. Discussion on naming the 88 South Park Avenue building was deferred to the May 4 meeting.

• Approved amended agenda adding gambling license and building naming discussion (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including liquor license renewal, gambling license, and minutes (unanimous)
• Approved solid waste license applications (unanimous)
• Approved Waterville Township SCORE funding request (unanimous)
• Approved Lake Washington Phase I Archaeological Study (unanimous)
• Approved Bronze agreement with AnSer at $42/month for West Jefferson Sewer District (unanimous)
• Approved CrowdStrike antivirus renewal at 3-year cost of $14,300 (unanimous)
• Approved hire of Barb Chlan as part-time Homemaker at $16.15/hour effective May 3, 2021 (unanimous)

Board of Adjustments

The Le Sueur County Board of Adjustments will approve the agenda and draft minutes from February and March 2021. The body will hear eight applications for zoning variances or adjustments from residents in Waldorf, Madison Lake, Le Center, New Ulm, Cleveland, Elysian, and Waterville. The meeting concludes with a discussion of warrants and claims.

• Application by Chad & Sunni Neegaard of Waldorf, MN
• Application by James Arentson of Mankato, MN, for Paul & Julia Hilfer of Madison Lake, MN
• Application by Bridget & Nick Hermer of Madison Lake, MN
• Application by Rusty Tiede of Le Center, MN, for Rusty & Nancy Tiede Revocable Trust
• Application by Schmah Construction LLC of Elysian, MN, for Phyllis Martinson of Elysian, MN

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review various applications, including gambling permits and liquor licenses. Presentations are scheduled regarding public health funding, emergency management grants, and aquatic invasive species prevention contracts.

• Govenaires Performing Arts Association gambling application
• Beaver Dam Resort liquor license
• Le Sueur County Friends gambling application
• Public Health 2020 financial summary and COVID-19 funding
• Wildlife Forever contract for aquatic invasive species education and outreach

The Le Sueur County Board approved a conditional use permit for grading and filling at Lake Volney, approved multiple road construction contracts, and made several personnel changes. The board also adopted findings for the CD43 repair project and approved various grants and agreements.

• Granted conditional use permit to Richard Novak for grading/excavating at Lake Volney (5-0)
• Approved $3,118,430.83 road contract to Crane Creek Asphalt for CSAH 3 reclamation
• Approved $605,385.58 sealcoat contract to Allied Blacktop Co.
• Approved $187,584.85 striping quote to AAA Striping
• Approved $124,414.05 mill and overlay quote to WW Blacktopping for CSAH 50
• Approved EMPG grant agreement for $22,983.00 and supplemental for $11,993.00
• Approved hiring Megan Kirby as Public Health Director at $45.58/hour
• Approved 2021 Farm Lease with Dave and Krista Woestehoff

Planning and Zoning Comission

The Planning and Zoning Commission is meeting to review a land application. The body will consider a request for grading and filling material in a shoreland district.

• Application by Richard Novak and Steve Rutt to allow grading, excavating, and filling of 1,700 cubic yards of material in a Recreational Residential RR Shoreland District at Lake Volney

Planning and Zoning Comission

The Planning and Zoning Commission is meeting to consider several land use applications and proposed amendments to the county zoning ordinance. These changes affect various districts, including setbacks for rivers, streams, and septic systems. The body will also review specific requests for rezoning and business operations.

• Proposed zoning ordinance amendments regarding definitions, riprap, vegetation, and setbacks for rivers, streams, septic, and campgrounds
• Application to rezone 2 acres from Recreational Commercial Shoreland District to Special Protection Shoreland District in Montgomery
• Application by Jeff & Jill Steffen to establish and operate a self-service storage facility in Cleveland
• Application by Hillside Lifts to install a tram lift in the bluff in Elysian
• Application by Leroy Heyda to transfer development rights between quarter/quarters in New Prague

Le Sueur-Waseca Community Health Board

The Le Sueur-Waseca Community Health Board will meet virtually to review and approve the agenda, minutes from February 2, 2021, and recent items signed by the Board Agent. They will discuss setting licensure fees for assisted living and hospitality licenses (FBL and RCA) for 2021-2022. The board will also receive updates on COVID-19 response and funding, and from the State Community Health Services Advisory Committee.

• Licensure fees for assisted living licenses for 2021-2022
• Licensure fees for hospitality licenses (FBL and RCA) for 2021-2022
• COVID-19 response and funding updates
• Update from State Community Health Services Advisory Committee

Board of Commissioners

The Le Sueur County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the repair of County Ditch 43, review a ditch specialist's report, and receive updates on COVID-19 and public health finances. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes, licenses, claims, and transfers.

• Public hearing on County Ditch 43 repair (60 min)
• Liquor license renewal for Food N Fun Inc, Sean McCasey
• COVID-19 update and Public Health 2020 financial summary
• Highway Department items including 2021 Minnesota Highway Users Tax distribution
• TH 22 reconstruction from St. Peter to Mankato work session

The board approved the agenda and consent items, including a liquor license and prior minutes. It reappointed David Tiegs as County Engineer for a 4-year term and approved several personnel actions, including hiring Sarah Goblirsch and posting a Public Health Supervisor position. The board ordered the repair of drainage system CD43 as detailed in the engineer's report and approved a 4.3% lien assessment over 10 years with 4% interest. It also approved claims totaling $258,984.83.

• Approved consent agenda including liquor license for Food N Fun (unanimous)
• Reappointed David Tiegs as County Engineer for 4-year term (unanimous)
• Granted regular status to Diane Christian and Robert Samuelson (unanimous)
• Approved posting for Public Health Supervisor at $34.33/hr (unanimous)
• Hired Sarah Goblirsch as HR Assistant at $24.28/hr (unanimous)
• Ordered CD43 repair per engineer's report (unanimous)
• Approved 4.3% assessment lien over 10 years with 4% interest (unanimous)
• Approved claims totaling $258,984.83 (unanimous)

Le Sueur-Rice County Joint Ditch Authority

The Le Sueur-Rice County Joint Ditch Authority is holding a public hearing to consider repairs to Joint Ditch 54, including an engineer's report and proposed assessments. The board will deliberate and may certify an assessment roll, which could lead to liens on affected properties. Public comments are invited before the board takes action.

• Public hearing on Joint Ditch 54 repairs
• Engineer's report (ISG) on repairs
• Proposed assessment roll and expense breakdown
• Consideration of order certifying assessment
• Potential liens on properties in Le Sueur and Rice counties

The Le Sueur-Rice Joint Drainage Authority unanimously approved the engineer's repair plan for County Ditch 54, with bids to be sought in May and completion expected by August 2022. The board also certified an assessment roll, imposing a 2.9% lien over 8 years at 4% interest, with a minimum assessment of $10. The meeting included public comments and procedural motions, all approved unanimously.

• Ordered repair of JD54 per engineer's report (unanimous)
• Certified assessment roll with 2.9% lien over 8 years, 4% interest, $10 minimum (unanimous)
• Opened and closed public comment period (unanimous)
• Recessed and reconvened meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned public hearing and meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Le Sueur County Board of Commissioners will review and approve the consent agenda, including minutes and licenses, and hold public hearings on road improvement projects for County Roads 41 and 61. The board will also hear from the interim planning and zoning administrator and discuss broadband planning in a work session.

• Public hearing on CD 41 and CD 61 improvement projects
• Renewal of consumption and display permit for Caribou Gun Club
• Liquor license for Waterville Baseball Club
• Work session on broadband planning with Barbara Droher Kline
• Approval of March 16, 2021 board minutes

The Le Sueur County Board approved several conditional use permits, including for grading/excavating in shoreland and agricultural districts, and for additional storage buildings. They also approved multiple personnel actions, including promotions and hires, and adopted improvement orders for County Ditches 41 and 61. All decisions were unanimous.

• Approved promotion of Leanne Gieseke to Financial Assistance Supervisor I (unanimous)
• Approved promotion of Ashley Schultz to Human Services Administrative Aide (unanimous)
• Approved hiring John Hank as Appraiser (unanimous)
• Approved hiring Natasha Thelemann and Rachel Burgess as Public Health Nurses (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permit for Brenda Hennech Scholl for shoreland grading (5-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for The Boathouse LLC for agricultural grading (5-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for JMH Partners LLP for storage buildings (5-0)
• Approved purchase of 2021 truck from Wolf Motors for $29,236 (unanimous)

Board of Adjustments

The Le Sueur County Board of Adjustment met remotely on March 18, 2021, to review five applications for variances or adjustments. One application was postponed, while the others proceeded to public hearing. The board also approved the agenda and draft minutes from the previous meeting.

• Application by Michael Booth & Christina Mathison of New Market, MN
• Application by Derrick & Staphanie Ledvina of Cleveland, MN
• Application by James Arentson of Mankato, MN (owners Paul & Julia Hilfer)
• Application by Chad & Sunni Neegaard of Waldorf, MN (Postponed)
• Application by M.S. Excavating Inc. of New Prague, MN (owners David & Carol Orr)

Parks Board

The Le Sueur County Parks Board is meeting to discuss summer recreation programming and park maintenance. The board will review items related to Lake Washington Regional Park & Campground and the Gorman Lake Dam & Park.

• Summer Recreation Programming
• Gorman Lake Dam & Park
• Lake Washington Regional Park & Campground
• Bradshaw Woods Archery Range Grand Opening
• Portable Toilets

The Le Sueur County Parks Board approved the January minutes as corrected to reflect Mike Schultz's absence. For COVID-19, the board decided to continue using social gathering guidance and require renters to submit a COVID prevention plan. The board also discussed summer programming, portable toilets, and the Gorman Lake Dam access road, but no formal decisions were made on those items.

• Approved January minutes as corrected (motion by John King, second by Charles Richter).
• Decided to continue using social gathering guidance for rentals under the governor's new executive order.
• Decided each renter must submit a COVID prevention plan to Parks Director Tyler Luethje.

Board of Commissioners

The Le Sueur County Board of Commissioners is meeting to approve minutes and consent agenda items, including two gambling applications. They will hear presentations on the 2020 feedlot officer annual report, gravel tax project, ditch updates, SWCD annual report, IT services, HR, and human services. The board will also receive a presentation on Blandin grants and Lead for America.

• Approval of March 2 and March 9, 2021 board minutes
• Gambling applications from The Govenaires Performing Arts Association and Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation
• 2020 Feedlot Officer Annual Report
• Gravel tax project materials
• Assure Availability Managed Services subscription for courthouse IT

The Le Sueur County Board of Commissioners met on March 16, 2021, and unanimously approved all agenda items. Key actions included approving the consent agenda, the 2020 Feedlot Officer Annual Report, a Gravel Tax Project for Mike and Kristin Malterer at a maximum cost of $5,000, and several IT contracts including a Managed Services Subscription with Vision Solutions Inc, an OS Upgrade to 7.3, and a DR test to CPS for $2,300. The board also approved personnel actions, including transferring Brandi Moske to a Correctional Officer position, accepting a resignation, and posting for open positions, as well as contracts for Non-Emergency Medical Transportation and the Family Services Collaborative Interagency Agreement.

• Approved the agenda and consent agenda, including minutes, EFT report, and two gambling applications.
• Approved the 2020 Feedlot Officer Annual Report.
• Approved the Gravel Tax Project for Mike and Kristin Malterer at a maximum cost of $5,000.
• Approved the Managed Services Subscription with Vision Solutions Inc Option 1.
• Approved the OS Upgrade to 7.3.
• Approved the DR test to CPS for $2,300.
• Approved the transfer of Brandi Moske to Correctional Officer, Grade 6, Step 6, $23.20/hour, effective March 28, 2021.
• Approved the contract with Patron Companies for Non-Emergency Medical Transportation.

Planning and Zoning Comission

The Planning and Zoning Commission is reviewing several applications for land rezoning and conditional use permits. These requests include grading and excavation projects and the expansion of a storage facility.

• Request to rezone 38.87 acres from Special Protection to Recreational Residential in Cleveland Township
• Conditional Use Permit for 8,850 cubic yards of grading, excavating, and filling in Cleveland Township
• Conditional Use Permit for 3 additional self-service storage buildings in Derrynane Township
• Conditional Use Permit for 1,700 cubic yards of grading, excavating, and filling in Lexington Township
• Conditional Use Permit for 53 cubic yards of material in the shore impact zone in Washington Township

Board of Commissioners

The Le Sueur County Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to review and approve the agenda and claims, and to discuss routine administrative items. They will consider changing the bid letting date to April 12th, and will hold a closed meeting under attorney-client privilege to discuss a lawsuit. The meeting also includes a kickoff for the East entry project.

• Change bid letting date to Monday, April 12th at 1 p.m.
• Closed meeting to discuss Thelemann v. County of Le Sueur
• Kick off meeting for East entry project

The Le Sueur County Board of Commissioners approved a full-time promotion for Danielle Blaschko to County Auditor-Treasurer at $40.08 per hour, effective March 15, 2021. They also changed the bid letting date to April 12 at 1 p.m., accepted a resignation, and approved posting for a Public Health Nurse. The board approved $435,702.42 in claims for payment and adjourned until March 16.

• Approved agenda for the special meeting.
• Changed bid letting date to Monday, April 12 at 1 p.m.
• Approved promotion of Danielle Blaschko to full-time County Auditor-Treasurer, Grade 16, Step 5, $40.08/hour, effective March 15, 2021.
• Accepted resignation of Julie Brockway, full-time Public Health Nurse, effective March 23, 2021.
• Approved posting and advertising for a full-time Public Health Nurse, Grade 11, Step 7, $32.13/hour.
• Closed meeting for attorney-client privilege to discuss Thelemann vs County of Le Sueur, then reopened.
• Approved claims for payment totaling $435,702.42 (83 payments).
• Adjourned until March 16 at 9:00 a.m.

Board of Commissioners

The Le Sueur County Board of Commissioners is meeting to approve minutes and claims, hear public comments, and receive updates on COVID-19, ditch maintenance, and an appeal. They will also hold a work session on highway department items, including a roof repair and memorandums of understanding.

• COVID-19 update from Public Health Director
• CD35 appeal update
• Highway work session: 2006 MOU with City of New Prague, 2008 MOU with Unimin, Le Center shop roof repair, Clear Lake
• Claims approval (Human Services and County Claims)
• Ditch erosion control options for JD 38

The Le Sueur County Board approved terminating its contract with WSB as of March 2, 2021, and appointed Michelle Mettler as Interim Planning and Zoning Administrator. The board also approved posting for a full-time Public Health Director and an Accounting Specialist II, set a bid letting date for 2021 road projects, and approved multiple claims for payment.

• Approved the agenda and consent agenda, including the February 23, 2021 minutes.
• Approved HS claims for payment: $23,471.84 (Financial) and $83,389.72 (Social Services).
• Terminated the contract with WSB effective 3/2/21.
• Appointed Michelle Mettler as Interim Planning and Zoning Administrator.
• Approved posting for a full-time Public Health Director (Grade 17, Step 4, $41.02/hr).
• Approved posting for a full-time Accounting Specialist II (Grade 7, Step 4, $22.89/hr).
• Set bid letting for 2021 road projects (CSAH 3, CSAH 50, seal coats) for April 9, 2021 at 1 p.m.
• Approved claims for payment totaling $170,962.34.

Board of Commissioners

The Le Sueur County Board of Commissioners will review consent items including the February 16 minutes and electronic funds transfer report. The agenda includes a public hearing for the Buelke Zoning Ordinance Amendment and redetermination of benefits for CD 41 and CD 61. The Board is also scheduled to set a $25,000 bond amount for the USS Water Town Solar CUP and a $25,00 fee for the USS Water City Solar CUP regarding grading, excavating, and fill over 1,500 cubic yards.

• Public hearing for Buelke Zoning Ordinance Amendment
• Redetermination of Benefits public hearing for CD 41
• Redetermination of Benefits public hearing for CD 61
• Set $25,000 bond amount for USS Water Town Solar CUP (grading/excavating/fill >1,500 cu yds)
• Set $25,00 fee amount for USS Water City Solar CUP (grading/excavating/fill >1,500 cu yds)

The Le Sueur County Board of Commissioners approved a zoning ordinance amendment allowing mental health clinics as a conditional use in the Special Protection Shoreland District. The board also approved multiple equipment purchases, including an ATV and squad cars, and granted two conditional use permits for property work on lakes.

• Approved zoning amendment allowing mental health clinics as conditional use in Special Protection Shoreland District
• Approved $7,690 ATV purchase from Moose Lake Implement
• Approved $94,242 purchase of two squad cars from Wolf Motors
• Approved $28,945 purchase of a squad car from Jeff Belzer's
• Approved $11,350 Gravel Tax project bid on German Lake to Clayton Roemhildt
• Granted conditional use permit to Steve and Eileen Boehm for grading and filling at West Lake Jefferson
• Granted conditional use permit to Clay Miller for a home addition at Tetonka Lake
• Approved $348,580.82 final payment to Wm Mueller & Sons for road construction projects

Board of Adjustments

The Le Sueur County Board of Adjustment will hold a remote public hearing to consider two variance applications for properties on Lake Jefferson. The board will also approve minutes from the January meeting and discuss moving the April meeting date. The meeting is conducted remotely due to the COVID-19 state of emergency.

• Variance for Kenri Valiukas/Redrock Properties: relocate shed, build detached garage, and allow 30.6% impervious surface in RR Shoreland and Flood Fringe districts, Lot 10, Geldner's Unrecorded Plat, Elysian Township
• Variance for Mike Jirik/Dale & Janet Garvick: construct attached deck 85 feet from OHWL in RR Shoreland and Flood Fringe districts, Lot 16, Jefferson Heights Subdivision, Elysian Township
• April meeting moved from 4/15 to 4/22 due to room conflict

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review 2020 reports for Le Sueur County Parks and the Ney Nature Center. The meeting includes discussions on ditch updates, facility contracts for the Old Jail House, and a Joint Powers Agreement for LiDAR funding.

• Review of 2020 Le Suevar County Parks and Ney Nature Center reports
• Contract discussion for Old Jail House East Entry
• Joint Powers Agreement regarding LiDAR funding
• Professional Services Agreement with Hamer Enterprises for West Jefferson Sewer District credit card payments
• Gambling Permit review for Tri City United Clay Target Club

The Le Sueur County Board approved multiple contracts, including construction management and architectural services for the East Entry project, and a study of the old Jailhouse. They also approved several personnel actions, including recruiting for a new County Administrator and accepting retirements and resignations. The board updated the local state of emergency resolution and COVID-19 preparedness plan, and approved a courthouse reopening PSA.

• Approved A & P contract for East Entry construction management (unanimous)
• Approved Widseth as architect for East Entry project (unanimous)
• Appointed ISG to study old Jailhouse building (unanimous)
• Approved DDA HR profile for County Administrator recruitment (unanimous)
• Hired DDA HR for Environmental, Planning and Zoning Administrator search (unanimous)
• Accepted retirement of Public Health Director Cindy Shaughnessy (unanimous)
• Approved updated COVID-19 Preparedness Plan (unanimous)
• Approved $245,662.62 in claims for payment (unanimous)

Planning and Zoning Comission

The Planning and Zoning Commission is meeting to consider two applications for Conditional Use Permits in shoreland districts. The meeting is being held remotely due to a declared State of Emergency.

• Conditional Use Permit request for Steve and Eileen Boehm to grade, excavate, and fill 35 cubic yards at Lot 29, Edgewater Terrace, Cleveland Township
• Conditional Use Permit request for Clay Miller for a home addition using stem wall construction at Lot 36, Tetonka Beach Subdivision, Elysian Township

Board of Commissioners

The Le Sueur County Board of Commissioners is holding final hearings for road improvement projects CD 41 and CD 61, including redetermination of benefits and damages. The board will review viewer reports, benefits and damages statements, expense summaries, and timelines for both projects. These hearings are the final step before decisions on the projects are made.

• Final hearing for CD 41 road improvement and redetermination
• Final hearing for CD 61 road improvement and redetermination
• Review of viewer reports for CD 41 and CD 61
• Review of benefits and damages statements for both projects
• Expense and timeline documents for CD 41 and CD 61

The Le Sueur County Board of Commissioners, acting as the Drainage Authority, held public hearings on redetermination of benefits and improvements for County Ditches 41 and 61. The Board unanimously directed staff to prepare findings and orders for all four items, recessing the hearings to regular meetings on February 23 and March 23 for final consideration. The Board also unanimously authorized the Board Chair to execute a contract amendment for the Soil and Water Conservation District.

• Directed staff to prepare findings for CD41 redetermined benefits; hearing recessed to Feb 23 (unanimous)
• Directed staff to prepare findings for CD41 improvements; hearing recessed to Mar 23 (unanimous)
• Directed staff to prepare findings for CD61 redetermined benefits; hearing recessed to Feb 23 (unanimous)
• Directed staff to prepare findings for CD61 improvements; hearing recessed to Mar 23 (unanimous)
• Authorized Board Chair to execute contract amendment for Soil and Water Conservation District (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Le Sueur County Board of Commissioners is meeting to review and approve routine items like minutes and transfers, and to hear updates from county departments. Key discussions include a highway department agenda with an ADA resolution and transition plan, a COVID-19 update from public health, and a proposed easement purchase agreement. The board will also consider a proposal from ISG and receive committee reports.

• Highway Department agenda includes ADA resolution and transition plan
• Easement purchase agreement (draft) for ditch management
• ISG proposal for county services
• COVID-19 update from Public Health Director
• January 2021 transfers and board minutes approval

Le Sueur-Waseca Community Health Board

The board will conduct annual business including the election of officers for 2021. The meeting includes updates on COVID-19 response, funding, and state advisory committee reports.

• Election of 2021 Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary
• Appointment of SCHSAC Committee Member and Alternate
• Review of Board Agent and Alternate resolutions
• COVID-19 Response and Funding Updates

The Le Sueur-Waseca Community Health Board elected Lance Wetzel as chair, Brad Krause as vice chair, and John King as secretary for 2021. It approved a change to administrative funding, moving from a 12% deduction across three grants to a flat $30,000 taken from LPHG grants. The board also approved the 2021 meeting schedule and discussed COVID-19 vaccine funding and licensing fee suspensions for future discussion.

• Elected Lance Wetzel as 2021 Chair (motion carried)
• Elected Brad Krause as 2021 Vice Chair (motion carried)
• Elected John King as 2021 Secretary (motion carried)
• Appointed DeAnne Malterer as SCHSAC member, Dan O'Keefe as alternate (motion carried)
• Approved revised Resolution of Board's Agent: Sarah Berry, alternate Cindy Shaughnessy (motion carried)
• Approved flat $30,000 administrative fee from LPHG grants, replacing 12% across TANF, MCH, LPHG (motion carried)
• Approved 2021 meeting schedule as presented (motion carried)
• Approved agenda and minutes of July 7, 2020 and November 3, 2020 (motions carried)

Board of Commissioners

The Le Sueur County Board of Commissioners will review and approve the consent agenda, including minutes and an electronic funds transfer report. They will hear presentations on the 2021 watercraft inspection program, aquatic invasive species outreach, and a COVID-19 update from Public Health. The board will also discuss human resources contracts, a small business grant update, and bank account updates.

• 2021 watercraft inspections proposal
• Climb Theatre aquatic species programs for schools
• MN 97.5FM radio aquatic invasive species ads
• HR contracts: dispatcher, deputy, courthouse, jail
• COVID-19 update from Public Health Director

The Le Sueur County Board approved three conditional use permits: two for solar gardens in Waterville Township and one for a bluff stabilization project in Cleveland Township. A motion to table one solar permit failed due to lack of a second, and it was subsequently approved 4-1. The board also accepted resignations, approved union contracts, and updated bank account authorized users.

• Approved conditional use permit for USS Water City Solar 1 MW solar garden (5-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for USS Water Town Solar 1 MW solar garden (4-1, Wetzel against)
• Approved conditional use permit for Malterer bluff rip rap and stairs (5-0)
• Accepted resignation of Elisa O'Malley, Public Health Nurse (5-0)
• Accepted retirement of Sue Holicky, Home Health Aide (5-0)
• Approved Teamsters Local #320 contracts for Correctional Officers/Dispatchers, Deputies, Courthouse, and Human Services (5-0 each)
• Updated authorized users for West Jefferson Sewer District bank account (5-0)
• Replaced Darrell Pettis with Steve Rohlfing as authorized user for General and TH 112 accounts (5-0)

Board of Adjustments

The Le Sueur County Board of Adjustment will hold a remote public hearing to consider six variance applications from the county zoning ordinance, all involving shoreland properties. Each request seeks relief from setbacks, impervious surface limits, or other restrictions to allow construction or additions. The board will also review and approve the draft minutes from the December 17, 2020 meeting.

• Booth & Mathison: variance for deck, shed, septic, impervious surface at German Lake (tabled June 2020)
• Kietzer: variance for garage, pool, impervious surface at Lake Washington (tabled Nov 2020)
• Grism: variance for dwelling setbacks and impervious surface at Lake Jefferson (tabled Dec 2020)
• Henneck Scholl: variance for boathouse and deck at Lake Washington
• Ledvina: variance to enlarge nonconforming dwelling at Lake Jefferson

Parks Board

The Le Sueur County Parks Board will elect officers and review 2020 revenue and expense reports for Lake Washington Regional Park, Clear Lake Campground, and Richter Woods Park. The board will also discuss the 2021 budget and camping registration software.

• 2021 Budget: $334,916 Revenue / $334,916 Expense
• 2020 Budget Actuals: $361,138 Revenue / $343,374 Expense
• Lake Washington Regional Park & Campground 2020 data review
• Clear Lake Campground 2020 data review
• Richter Woods Park 2020 barn rental and financial report

The Le Sueur County Parks Board met on January 19, 2021, and approved the October minutes. The board voted to retain the existing officers (President Larry Maruska, Vice President Mike Schultz, Secretary Brigid Tuck) for another year. They reviewed 2020 camping and revenue data for Lake Washington, Clear Lake, and Richter Woods, noting COVID-19 impacts. The 2021 budget of $334,916 revenue and expenses was previously approved by the County Commission. No new substantive decisions were made beyond officer retention and routine approvals.

• Approved October 2020 minutes (motion carried)
• Retained existing officers for one-year terms (motion carried)
• Noted 2021 budget of $334,916 revenue/expenses (previously approved by County Commission)
• Discussed plans for camping/registration software implementation in 2022
• Tyler to apply for MN Historical Society grant for Geldner Saw Mill condition assessment

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to review various departmental reports, including ditch cleaning and the 2021 SWCD contract for services. The agenda also includes a COVID-19 update from the Public Health Director and discussions regarding grant opportunities.

• 2021 SWCD Ditch Contract for Services
• Ratification of Tax and CAMA Board amendments
• COVID-19 update from Public Health Director
• Review of Minnesota Pheasants Gambling Permit
• Discussion of Blandin Grant and Small Business Grant

The Le Sueur County Board approved the consent agenda, a $16,940 bog removal payment, the 2021 SWCD Ditch Contract, and several personnel actions including hiring Robyn Rutt and accepting retirements from Pam Simonette and Connie Kopet. They tabled a Ditch 6 cleanout payment pending further review. The board also approved numerous contracts and a $572,934.96 claims list.

• Approved agenda and consent agenda (5-0)
• Approved $16,940 bog removal payment to Selly Excavating Inc (5-0)
• Tabled Ditch 6 cleanout payment (4-0)
• Approved 2021 SWCD Ditch Contract for Services (4-0)
• Approved Holly Kalbus as Grantee Authorized Representative (4-0)
• Approved hiring Robyn Rutt as Office Support Specialist at $18.15/hr (4-0)
• Accepted retirements of Pam Simonette and Connie Kopet (4-0)
• Approved $572,934.96 in claims (5-0)

Planning and Zoning Comission

The agenda provides logistical information for a remote public hearing. No specific business items, proposals, or decisions are listed in the provided text.

Board of Commissioners

The Le Sueur County Board of Commissioners is holding an administrative work session to discuss the search and hiring of a new County Administrator, including reviewing proposals from Drown and Assoc. and SCSC. They will also consider whether to hire an interim administrator from a third party or appoint someone from within, and discuss reopening the License Bureau.

• Review proposal from Drown and Assoc. for administrator search
• Review proposal from SCSC for administrator search
• Discuss interim administrator options: third-party hire or internal appointment
• Discuss reopening the License Bureau

Board of Commissioners

The Le Sueur County Board of Commissioners is meeting to reorganize for 2021, including swearing in Commissioner King and Commissioner Gliszinski, electing a board chair and vice-chair, and taking photos. The board will also review and approve minutes, hear public comments, and consider various administrative items such as claims, tax abatements, and the designation of a depository. Department heads will provide updates on COVID-19, highway projects, and GIS ortho-photography, and the board will discuss a small business grant program and a resolution related to the West Jefferson SSD contract.

• Swearing in of Commissioner King and Commissioner Gliszinski
• Election of 2021 Board Chair and Vice-Chair
• Open bids for 2021 legal newspaper
• Resolution to reduce withholding on West Jefferson SSD contract with Ellingson Drainage Inc. to 2%
• 2021 IRS mileage rate set at $0.56/mile

The Le Sueur County Board of Commissioners held its first 2021 meeting, electing Steve Rohlfing as Chair and Danny O’Keefe as Vice Chair. They approved the 2021 dedicated reserves, designated 12 financial institutions as county depositories, and selected the Montgomery Messenger as the official legal newspaper. The board also approved several personnel actions, including hiring two deputy sheriffs and approving 2021 union wages.

• Elected Steve Rohlfing as 2021 Board Chair (5-0)
• Elected Danny O’Keefe as 2021 Board Vice Chair (5-0)
• Approved 2021 dedicated reserves totaling $16,531,056.25
• Designated 12 financial institutions as 2021 county depositories (5-0)
• Designated Montgomery Messenger as 2021 official legal newspaper (4-0)
• Approved hiring Brennan Vollmer and Ryan Schaefer as deputy sheriffs (5-0 each)
• Approved 2021 Teamster union wages with 1.0% COLA effective Jan 1 and 0.5% effective Jul 1 (5-0)
• Approved West Jefferson Partial Payment #14 to Ellingson Drainage for $164,533.19 (4-0, Rohlfing abstaining)