Le Sueur County public meetings in 2023

Board of Commissioners

The Le Sueur County Board of Commissioners will review and approve the updated draft of the Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Plan, among other routine items.

• Updated Draft of the Le Sueur County Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Plan
• MOU with Fair Board on Concession Trailer

Board of Adjustments

The Board of Adjustment will consider several requests for variances regarding setbacks and impervious surface coverage in shoreland districts. These applications involve property improvements, septic system installations, and a single-family dwelling replacement.

• Variance request for Lake Francis: reduce bluff setbacks and increase impervious surface coverage
• Variance request for German Lake: reduce road Right-Of-Way setback to accommodate an existing septic tank
• Variance amendment for Lake Volney: reduce house setback from 20 feet to 1 foot for a replacement septic mound
• Variance request for Lake Washington: reduce road, water level, and side property line setbacks for a new dwelling

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review several 2024 service contracts for Human Services, including ALEE Services and Ethical Solutions. The meeting also includes discussions on the Ditch 54 levy, emergency operation plans, and buffer enforcement procedures.

• Review of 2024 Human Services contracts (ALEE Services, Ethical Solutions, Wings Guardianship, Farnsworth)
• Discussion of Ditch 54 Levy
• Emergency Operation Plan and LC Ambulance sanitizing station agreement
• Request to use Ney Park for Snowmobile Trail
• Policy work session on Board operating procedures, finance policies, and capital improvement plan

Le Sueur County Family Services Collaborative

The Le Sueur County Family Services Collaborative Joint Powers Board will meet to approve the agenda and minutes, receive a coordinator update, and take action on several items. They will consider ratifying the strategic plan, setting quorum and officer terms in the by-laws, and approving new voting members. The board will also discuss integrating mental health partners into the collaborative.

• Ratify Strategic Plan and post to Collaborative Website
• Set quorum: Option 1 (51% attendance) or Option 2 (51% with specific composition)
• Set officer terms: 1 year or 2 years
• Approve Jonathan Beulke of Inspire Services, LLC as voting member
• Approve Angela Sticha of Duck Cup Memorial Fund as voting member (pending final approval)

Planning and Zoning Comission

The Le Sueur County Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on proposed amendments to the zoning ordinance affecting definitions and animal feedlot/manure management rules. They will also review a final plat application for a new residential subdivision and three interim use permit requests for short-term lodging rentals on area lakes.

• Zoning ordinance amendments to Sections 4 (Rules and Definitions) and 16 (Animal Feedlot and Manure Management)
• Final plat for Lakeview Estates No. 2, creating 7 residential lots in Shoreland Districts of Lake Jefferson and Lake Henry, Cleveland Township
• Interim Use Permit for short-term rental at Lot 10, Block 3, Beaver Dam Subdivision, Lake Jefferson, Elysian Township
• Interim Use Permit for short-term rental at Lots 12 & 13, Block 1, Tetonka Beach Subdivision, Lake Tetonka, Elysian Township
• Interim Use Permit for short-term rental at Lot 14, Block 1, Jefferson Heights Subdivision, Lake Jefferson, Elysian Township

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings to approve the 2024 budget, levy, and user fees. The meeting also includes discussions on a ditch levy, personnel policy revisions, and a FEMA grant for flood risk reduction.

• Approval of 2024 Budget and 2024 Levy
• Public hearing to approve 2024 User Fees
• Acceptance of Upper Cannon River Watershed Flood Risk Reduction Study FEMA Grant
• Discussion regarding Ditch Levy
• Review of 2023 Personnel Policy Revision

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session regarding the 2024 budget and user fees. The meeting also includes departmental updates on highway items, human resources, and the West Jefferson Sewer District.

• Work Session: 2024 Budget & User Fees
• 2024 Request for Proposals Process for Aquatic Invasive Species Funds
• West Jefferson Sewer District Quarterly Update
• Highway Department updates

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss and vote on several items including a broadband contract, sewer district updates, and policy development.

• Broadband contract with Barbara Droher Kline
• Amendment 8 to the MnCCC contract for Tax and CAMA support through 2025 ($5,000 Alliance Pipeline Grant)
• County Ditch 29 Peat Fire Repair

Board of Adjustments

The Board of Adjustment will consider a variance application from M.S Excavating for property owners Kimberly Reak and Lisa Wiechmann. The request seeks to reduce several setbacks, including water level and structure distances, to accommodate replacement septic mounds and sewage tanks at Lake Volney.

• Variance request to reduce OHWL setback from 75 feet to 63 feet and 56 feet
• Variance request to reduce property line setback from 10 feet to 7 feet
• Variance request to reduce garage setback from 20 feet to 8 feet
• Variance request to reduce house setback from 20 feet to 2 feet and 10 feet to 9 feet
• Approval of the November 16, 2023, agenda and October 19, 2023, draft minutes

Planning and Zoning Comission

The Le Sueur County Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on two applications: an interim use permit for grading, excavating, and filling up to 329 cubic yards in a General Business district, and a conditional use permit for a dog kennel in a Special Protection district. The meeting will also include approval of the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting.

• Interim Use Permit for Paul Skluzacek/PJS Properties to grade, excavate, and fill up to 329 cubic yards in General Business 'B' District, Southside Business Park, Lanesburgh Township
• Conditional Use Permit for Daniel & Kristin Archer to operate a dog kennel in Special Protection 'SP' District, Lake Renneberg, Derrynane Township
• Public hearing procedure: public comments directed to board, not applicant

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review several buffer APO requests and a new low-income septic grant policy. The meeting also includes presentations from the Highway Department, Public Health, and MRCI.

• Review of Buffer APO packets for O Loughlin Farms, Miller, Cemensky, and Kline
• Discussion of Septic Low Income Grant Policy and Lien
• Renewal of resolution authorizing sponsorship of Le Sueur County Snow Trails Inc. trails
• Approval of October 2023 transfers and electronic funds transfer report
• Review of Human Services and County claims

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review several 2023-2024 liquor license renewals and discuss a medical examiner contract agreement. The meeting also includes updates on parking lot design, quarterly financial reports, and natural resources grant agreements.

• Renewal of 12 liquor licenses across various townships
• Medical Examiner Contract Agreement review
• Review of Scott and Le Sueur Counties HHW agreement
• Discussion of parking lot design proposals
• FY24 and FY25 Natural Resources Block Grant Agreement

Board of Adjustments

The Le Sueur County Board of Adjustment will review applications for zoning variances on Lake Tetonka. The board will consider requests regarding shoreline setbacks, impervious surface coverage, and boat house height.

• Variance request to reduce lake setback from 100 feet to 53 feet and increase impervious surface to 29.6% in Waterville Township
• Variance request to increase boat house height from 10 feet to 12 feet in Elysian Township

Board of Commissioners

The Le Sueur County Board of Commissioners will review the 2022 audit and discuss various departmental updates. The Board is also scheduled to set a final acceptance hearing date for ditch improvement projects.

• Setting Final Acceptance Hearing date for Le Sueur County Ditches 41 & 61 Improvement projects
• Review of 12-31-22 Audit by Baker Tilly
• LG220 Application for Exempt Permit - Le Sueint County Snowmobile Association raffle
• Tobacco License Renewal - Little Dandy, Le Center
• Work Session: MPCA Closed Landfills

Planning and Zoning Comission

The Le Sueur County Planning and Zoning Commission will consider four applications that were tabled at the September 14, 2023 meeting. These include an interim use permit for a temporary elder care dwelling, two re-plats for residential lots, and an interim use permit for mineral extraction. The board will also review and approve meeting minutes and discuss warrants/claims.

• Interim Use Permit for temporary elder care dwelling in Agriculture 'A' District, Kasota Township (Mosloski)
• Re-Plat of Lot 9 and west half of Lot 8, Voss Addition, creating 1 residential lot in RR Shoreland District, Lake Francis (Lange)
• Preliminary Plat of Outlots A & C and part of Lot 6, Lakeview Estates, creating 7 residential lots in RR Shoreland Districts, Lake Jefferson and Lake Henry (Wendelschafer)
• Interim Use Permit for mineral extraction on 152.15 acres in Conservancy and Industry Districts, Kasota Township (Vetter Stone Company)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss the 2024 proposed budget and levy presentation. The final adoption of the 2024 budget and levy is scheduled for a public hearing on December 12, 2023.

• Presentation of the 2024 Proposed Budget and Levy
• LG230 Off-Site Gambling Application: Le Sueur Knights of Columbus at Caribou Gun Club
• LG220 Exempt Permit Application: Le Sueur County Fair Foundation at The Little Dandy
• Discussion regarding Crime Victim Services Grant
• Discussion regarding tree removal

Board of Adjustments

The Board of Adjustment is reviewing multiple applications for zoning variances involving setbacks and land use. Items include requests to adjust shoreland setbacks, expand structures, and increase boat slip counts at Summer Breeze Campground.

• Variance to increase boat slips from 46 to 97 at Summer Breeze Campground on Lake Jefferson
• Variance for setback reductions to install a septic holding tank on Lake Tetonka
• Variance to reduce front Right-of-Way setback from 65’ to 41’ on Lake Washington
• Variance for multiple setbacks and impervious surface coverage on Lake Jefferson
• One Year Time Extension request for Variance #2022323 in Lanesburgh Township

Parks Board

The Le Sueur County Parks Board is meeting to discuss grant applications, the Ney Nature Center master plan, and updates on Lake Washington Regional Park & Campground, including the kayak rental program and cross-country ski plans. They will also consider funding, revenue, and fees, and discuss potential off-leash dog areas in county parks.

• MDA Noxious & Invasive Weed Grant
• DNR ReLeaf Community Forest Grant
• Ney Nature Center Master Plan
• Lake Washington Regional Park & Campground updates: campground, kayak rental, Camp Er' Treat volunteers, cross-country ski
• Discussion on off-leash dog areas in county parks

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review a resolution to adopt the Le Sueur River Watershed Management Plan and discuss a contract for the Peat Marsh Correction project. Other discussions include updates on the West Jefferson Sewer District and human services.

• Resolution to Adopt and Implement the Le Sueur River Watershed Comprehensive Watershed Management Plan
• Contract for County Project 2311 (Peat Marsh Correction/CSAH 11 Recondition Phase 1)
• Tobacco License application for One Love of Le Sueur LLC
• West Jefferson Sewer District Quarterly Update
• Temporary Interconnection Agreement review

Planning and Zoning Comission

The Le Sueur County Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on four applications: an interim use permit for a temporary elder-care dwelling, two re-plats for residential lots on Lake Francis and Lake Jefferson/Lake Henry, and an interim use permit for a 152.15-acre dimensional stone quarry. The commission will also review and approve the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting.

• Interim Use Permit for temporary elder-care dwelling in Agriculture 'A' District, Kasota Township (Michael Mosloski)
• Re-Plat of Lot 9 and west half of Lot 8, Voss Addition, creating 1 residential lot in RR Shoreland District, Lake Francis (Chadwick & Karen Lange)
• Preliminary Plat of Outlots A & C and part of Lot 6, Block 1, Lakeview Estates, creating 7 residential lots in RR Shoreland Districts, Lake Jefferson and Lake Henry (David Wendelschafer et al.)
• Interim Use Permit for mineral extraction (dimensional stone quarry) on 152.15 acres in Conservancy and Industry Districts, Kasota Township (Vetter Stone Company)

Public Notices

Le Sueur County has scheduled a public hearing regarding the Cannabis Public Use Ordinance. The meeting includes notice of the proposed ordinance and associated documentation.

• Public Hearing - Cannabis Public Use Ordinance

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review several administrative items, including a tobacco license and election resolutions. The meeting also includes a public hearing regarding a Cannabis Public Use Ordinance.

• Public Hearing: Cannabis Public Use Ordinance
• Pre-pricing quote for the parking lot
• Approval of tobacco license for Le Sueur Tobacco
• LG220 Application for Exempt Permit for Le Sueur Giant Days Celebration Bingo
• Ballot Board Resolution for November 2023 election

The Board of Commissioners approved an ordinance prohibiting the use of cannabis and cannabis-derived products in public places and places of public accommodation. Violations are classified as petty misdemeanors punishable by fines up to $300. The ordinance takes effect September 14, 2023.

• Approved Ordinance Regulating the Use of Cannabis and Cannabis Derived Products in Public Places (unanimous)
• Approved $190,185.70 in drainage assessments for County Ditch 44 (unanimous)
• Approved $228,058.00 in drainage assessments for County Ditch 60 (unanimous)
• Approved $103,910.00 purchase of two Chevrolet Silverado 1500 pickups (unanimous)
• Approved Ballot Board Resolution for November 7, 2023 Election (unanimous)
• Approved $59,189.29 in Financial HS claims (unanimous)
• Approved $145,774.80 in Soc Services HS claims (unanimous)
• Approved Tobacco License for Le Sueur Tobacco (unanimous)

Public Notices

The Le Sueur County Board is holding a final hearing on Judicial Ditch 11, which spans Waseca, Blue Earth, and Le Sueur counties. The agenda contains only this single notice, with no other business items listed.

• Final hearing on Judicial Ditch 11 (JD11) at 9:00 AM on August 29

Board of Adjustments

The Board of Adjustment will consider a variance request for Joshua and Melissa Edmondson regarding a property in the Agriculture “A” District. The applicants seek to increase the maximum allowed square footage of a temporary dwelling from 1,200 to 1,872 square feet to provide elder care.

• Variance request: Increase temporary dwelling size from 1,200 sq. ft. to 1,872 sq. ft.

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review off-site gambling permits and a tax forfeit repurchase application. The meeting includes work sessions regarding the County Attorney/Victim Witness budget and staffing requests for SWCD and Environmental Services.

• Off Site Gambling Permit for FARM Haiti at Next Chapter Winery
• Off Site Gambling Permit for SYP at Traxler's Hunting Preserve
• Repurchase of tax forfeit parcel 18.410.1290 by Michael Rudenick for $8,002.06
• Work Session: County Attorney/Victim Witness Budget
• Work Session: SWCD and Environmental Services Staffing Requests

The Board approved several infrastructure purchases, including a snowplow chassis and body, and awarded a peat slough repair contract. The Board also granted two interim use permits for land use and short-term rentals, and approved organizational restructuring for two departments.

• Approved purchase of Mack Granite snowplow chassis for $155,201.01 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of Towmaster Plow Body and installation for $178,158.00 (unanimous)
• Awarded CSAH 11 Peat Slough Repair bid to Selly Excavating for $196,131.20 (unanimous)
• Granted After-The-Fact Interim Use Permit for Colby & Lindsey Staloch (5-0)
• Granted Interim Use Permit for Kyle Olson short-term rental with four specific amendments (3-2)
• Approved repurchase of tax forfeit parcel 18.410.1290 for $8,002.06 (unanimous)
• Approved restructured organizational charts for Public Health and Environmental, Planning & Zoning departments
• Approved one-time exception to Personnel Policy allowing 2-week resignation notice for Public Health Homecare Unit

Board of Adjustments

The Board of Adjustment will consider several applications for property variances involving setbacks and buildable areas. The meeting also includes the approval of previous meeting minutes and a review of warrants and claims.

• Variance request for a living space addition on Lake Jefferson (Elysian Township)
• Variance request for a detached garage in Montgomery Township
• Variance request for a new single-family dwelling on Eggert Lake (Lanesburgh Township)
• Variance request for a replacement single-family dwelling on Lake Washington (Kasota Township)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review a proposed cannabis public use ordinance and the discontinuation of the county public health home care program. Other discussions include a budget work session and potential appointments to the West Jefferson Sewer District Advisory Board.

• Discussion of Cannabis Public Use Ordinance
• Discontinuation of Le Sueur County Public Health home care program effective November 1, 2023
• Reconsideration of Inter-County Agreement with Scott County for Household Hazardous Waste Facility use in 2024 and 2025
• Proposed appointment of Sean McMahon and Mary Flaten to the West Jefferson Sewer District Advisory Board
• Review of quotes for Board Room video, audio, and display upgrades

The Board approved Memorandums of Understanding for 2% wage increases for Teamsters Local No. 320 and International Union of Operating Engineers Local No. 49. Other actions included discontinuing the Public Health Home Care program and approving a support letter for a $25 million highway grant.

• Approved 2% wage increase MOU for Teamsters Local No. 320 (4-1)
• Approved 2% wage increase MOU for IUOE Local No. 49 (4-1)
• Approved discontinuation of Public Health Home Care program effective Nov 1, 2023
• Approved support letter for $25M MNDOT grant to reconstruct TH 22
• Approved Human Services claims totaling $148,398.58
• Approved $256,958.44 in general county claims
• Appointed Sean McMahon and Mary Flaten to West Jefferson Sewer District Advisory Board
• Approved posting for full-time Agency Social Worker at $30.67 per hour

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is conducting budget meetings to review departmental requests for the 2024 fiscal year. The agenda includes discussions regarding the 2024 proposed budget and the 2024 proposed levy.

• Review of 2024 proposed budget requests
• Review of 2024 proposed levy

Planning and Zoning Comission

The Le Sueur County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on two interim use permit applications: one for a short-term rental on German Lake and one for after-the-fact grading work on Lake Francis that was tabled in July. The commission will also review and approve the July 13 meeting minutes and handle any other business.

• Kyle Olson requests an Interim Use Permit for short-term private lodging rental at 46985 Glens Beach Road, Lot 6, Glen's Beach Subdivision, Elysian Township, on German Lake.
• Colby & Lindsey Staloch request an After-The-Fact Interim Use Permit for grading, excavating, and filling 85 cubic yards in the bluff and shore impact zone at Greenland Crest Addition, Lot 5, Section 33, Elysian Township, on Lake Francis (tabled July 13, 2023).
• Approval of July 13, 2023 meeting minutes.
• Public open forum for private citizens (three-minute limit per person).

Board of Commissioners

The Board will discuss an inter-county agreement allowing Le Sueur County residents to use Scott County's Household Hazardous Waste Facility in 2024 and 2025.

• Inter-County Agreement between Scott & Le Sueur Counties for hazardous waste disposal

The Board approved a compensation study resulting in two 1% wage increases for 2024. Other actions included approving a hazardous waste facility agreement with Scott County and easement acquisitions for a box culvert replacement in Waterville.

• Approved Baker Tilly Compensation Study wage adjustments of 1% in January and 1% in July 2024 (4-1)
• Approved $12,000 annual agreement with Scott County for Household Hazardous Waste Facility use (unanimous)
• Approved $12,301 for easement acquisitions for box culvert replacement in Waterville (unanimous)
• Approved HS claims for Financial ($23,422.26) and Soc Services ($159,668.68) (unanimous)
• Approved County claims totaling $216,486.40 (unanimous)
• Granted regular status to Brianna Johnson, 911 Dispatcher (unanimous)
• Granted regular status to Theresa Epps-Bouta, Accounting-Licensing Clerk (unanimous)
• Reclassified Auditor-Treasurer I position from Grade 5 to Grade 6 (unanimous)

Le Sueur-Waseca Community Health Board

The Le Sueur-Waseca Community Health Board is holding a regular meeting. The agenda contains only two items: approval of the current meeting agenda and approval of the minutes from the June 6, 2023 meeting. No substantive policy, budget, or program items are listed for discussion or decision.

• Approval of 8/1/23 agenda
• Approval of 6/6/23 meeting minutes

Board of Adjustments

The Board of Adjustment will consider multiple applications for property variances, including septic tank setbacks, boat slip increases, and building setbacks. The meeting also includes the review of previous meeting minutes and time extensions for existing variances.

• Summer Breeze Campground: request to increase boat slips from 46 to 97 and reduce several septic tank setbacks on Lake Jefferson
• Mark & Barbara Ballman: request for side yard and OHWL setback reductions for a new single-family dwelling on Lake Jefferson
• Garrett & Jessica Jewison: request for front yard and wetland setback reductions for a detached garage on Lake Washington
• Marlo & Denise Peterson: request to reduce township road Right-of-Way setback and increase impervious surface coverage on Lake Washington
• Thomas Bender: request to reduce sideyard setback for a detached accessory structure in a Conservancy District

Le Sueur County HRA

This is a procedural agenda for the Le Sueur County Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) board meeting on July 27, 2023. The agenda contains no substantive items, only a reference to a PDF document. No decisions or discussions are listed.

• No substantive items listed on the agenda

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review a presentation from MnDOT regarding the next 10-year Capital Highway Investment Plan (CHIP). The meeting also includes discussions on a bond sale resolution and site plans for Hering and Edmondson.

• MnDOT 10-year Capital Highway Investment Plan (CHIP) presentation
• Le Sueur County 2023A Bond Sale resolution
• Hering and Edmondson site plans
• Albrecht Sign Company proposal for U of M post and panel
• Work session regarding Home Health discussion

The Board approved the issuance of $3.72 million in capital improvement bonds. Two interim use permits for temporary dwellings in agricultural districts were granted. The Board also approved a sign purchase and a personnel status change.

• Approved $3,720,000 General Obligation Capital Improvement Bonds, Series 2023A (King voted against)
• Granted Interim Use Permit for temporary farm labor dwelling in Waterville Township
• Granted Interim Use Permit for temporary elder care dwelling in Ottawa Township
• Approved $2,150 purchase of University of Minnesota Extension sign from Albrecht Signs
• Granted regular status to Human Resources Director Theresa Kubes effective July 17, 2023
• Approved July 18, 2023 Board Minutes and Electronic Funds Transfer Report

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review various departmental updates including Human Services, Public Health, and Human Resources. The meeting also includes a scheduled work session regarding Treatment Court.

• Review of July 11, 2023, Board Minutes
• Electronic Funds Transfer Report for July 13, 2023
• Albrecht Sign Company proposal for U of M post and panel
• Treatment Court work session

The Board of Commissioners approved various county and human services claims and a phased retirement agreement for a psychologist. A sign proposal for the University of Minnesota Extension was tabled. The board also accepted staffing updates regarding one resignation and one termination.

• Approved $607,498.06 in total county claims (unanimous)
• Approved Human Services claims totaling $33,909.14 (Financial) and $51,875.36 (Soc Services) (unanimous)
• Tabled University of Minnesota Extension sign proposal from Albrecht Signs for $4,700.00
• Approved PERA Phased Retirement Option Program for Kristi Armendariz, Psychologist II (unanimous)
• Approved July 11, 2023 Board Minutes and consent agenda (unanimous)

Le Sueur County Family Services Collaborative

The Le Sueur County Family Services Collaborative is meeting to approve its 2023 Strategic Plan, integrate with Children's Mental Health, and review initiative action plans. The board will also nominate and appoint members, establish committees, and discuss the annual report. Most items are routine approvals and appointments.

• Approve 2023 Strategic Plan
• Integrate Family Services Collaborative with Children's Mental Health
• Revise interagency agreement
• Establish committees and appoint members
• Review initiative action plans

The board voted to integrate mental health providers into the collaborative, which will require an updated inter-agency agreement. Members reviewed strategic plan focus areas including school attendance and the 'More Resilient MN' training program. The board also discussed the creation of bylaws and the use of Ad Hoc committees.

• Approved integration of mental health professionals (4-0)
• Accepted mission and vision statements without changes
• Selected 'More Resilient MN' as the priority objective for 2023/2024 cycle
• Elected Scott Lusk as voting alternate for Brian Phillips

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a repair hearing regarding County Ditch 23. The meeting includes a review of the Engineer's Report concerning the ditch repairs.

• Repair hearing for County Ditch 23

The Board reviewed a repair report and alternatives for the Le Sueur CD23 drainage area. After hearing public testimony and written comments, the Board unanimously approved the findings and order to proceed with option one for ditch repair.

• Approved findings and order for CD23 ditch repair option one (Unanimous)

Planning and Zoning Comission

The Le Sueur County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on July 13, 2023, to consider three interim use permit applications. These include a temporary dwelling for elder care, a temporary dwelling for farm labor, and an after-the-fact permit for grading and filling near Lake Francis. The commission will also review and approve the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting.

• Interim Use Permit for temporary dwelling for elder care at 31548 390th Street, Le Sueur (Section 25, Ottawa Township)
• Interim Use Permit for temporary dwelling for farm labor in Waterville Township (Section 24)
• After-the-fact Interim Use Permit for grading, excavating, and filling 85 cubic yards in bluff and shore impact zone, Lake Francis, Elysian Township
• Approval of June 8, 2023 meeting minutes
• Public open forum for citizen comments

Board of Commissioners

The Le Sueur County Board of Commissioners will review and approve the consent agenda, including minutes and licenses, and consider several administrative items. Key actions include approving a pay request for the CD 41 improvement project, discussing vehicle purchase/lease options, and reviewing facility projects like gutter repairs and the Government Center renovation.

• Approve Pay Request #3 to Selly Excavating for CD 41 Improvement Project: $48,197.66
• Tobacco license renewal for BT Liquor LLC, Elysian
• Discuss vehicle purchase/lease options
• Review GMP Government Center renovation
• Approve June 2023 transfers

The Board of Commissioners approved a guaranteed maximum price for Government Center renovations and a leasing agreement for county vehicles. They also authorized payments for ditch improvements and parking lot professional services.

• Approved $4.2M Guaranteed Maximum Price Amendment from AP Midwest, LLC for Government Center Renovation (4-1)
• Approved leasing agreement with Enterprise for county vehicles (unanimous)
• Approved $59,800 amendments for Government Center West Parking Lot agreement with Widseth Smith Nolting & Associates Inc (unanimous)
• Approved $10,500 quote from Schwickert’s for gutter repairs and inspection (unanimous)
• Approved request to advertise for bid for County Project 2311 subgrade repair on CSAH 11 (unanimous)
• Approved $48,197.66 payment to Selly Excavating for County Ditch 41 Improvement Project (unanimous)
• Approved $29,018.08 payment to Selly Excavating for County Ditch 61 Improvement Project (unanimous)
• Approved HS claims for Financial ($73,605.70) and Soc Services ($110,340.35) (unanimous)

Le Sueur County Family Services Collaborative

The Le Sueur County Family Services Collaborative is meeting to approve its 2023 Strategic Plan, integrate with Children's Mental Health, and review initiative action plans. They will also establish committees, appoint members, and share the annual report. The agenda includes routine business items such as approving minutes and appointing board members.

• Approval of 2023 Strategic Plan
• Integration with Children's Mental Health and revision of interagency agreement
• Approval of initiative action plans and objectives
• Establishment of committees and appointment of members
• Annual Collaborative Report

The Joint Powers Board agreed to modify its interagency agreement to become an Integrated Children’s Mental Health and Family Services Collaborative. Members approved a 'Working Strategic Plan' focused on strengthening resilience and protective factors for families, schools, and communities. The board also approved new member appointments and the use of alternate designees.

• Approved recommendation to appoint John Regan and Joe Martin to the board
• Approved use of alternate designees with voting power during member absences
• Approved 'Strengthen resilience & protective factors of families, schools, and communities' as the 2023 priority
• Agreed to rename the strategic plan to 'Working Strategic Plan'
• Agreed to modify interagency agreement to integrate Children's Mental Health services
• Approved meeting agenda

Le Sueur County HRA

This is a procedural agenda for the Le Sueur County Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) board meeting on June 29, 2023. The agenda contains only a placeholder item referencing the agenda itself and a template PDF, with no substantive business items listed.

• No specific items listed; agenda is boilerplate

Board of Commissioners

The Le Sueur County Board of Commissioners will review routine items, hear departmental updates, and consider setting a repair hearing for County Ditch 23. They will also discuss a sewer district update and a hazard mitigation grant support letter.

• Recommendation to set repair hearing for County Ditch 23 on July 13, 2023 at 9 a.m.
• West Jefferson Sewer District quarterly update
• Letter of support for Hazard Mitigation Grant Program application
• Amendment #2 for West Parking Lot Design
• CD23 slope stabilization of Jerome Krocak site

The Board of Commissioners approved a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) for the courthouse remodel and granted an interim use permit for a home occupation business. Other actions included adopting a new organizational chart and approving a transit tax agreement with the state.

• Approved Adolfson & Peterson Construction’s Courthouse Remodel GMP of $4,200,000.00 (4-1)
• Granted Interim Use Permit for Troy & Kris Schulte home occupation business (5-0)
• Adopted Le Sueur County Organizational Chart effective June 27, 2023
• Approved Updated Local Transit Sales and Use Tax Agreement with Minnesota Department of Revenue
• Approved 2022 Highway Department Annual Report
• Set County Ditch 23 repair hearing date for July 13, 2023
• Approved support for Hazard Mitigation Grant Program
• Approved June 20, 2023 Board Minutes and Electronic Funds Transfer Report

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners unanimously denied grievances from Cari Krenik and Kari Davis. They approved several administrative items, including liquor and tobacco licenses, a $2,641 fence purchase, and a grant contract with the Minnesota Department of Human Services.

• Denied Cari Krenik's grievance (unanimous)
• Denied Kari Davis' grievance (unanimous)
• Approved $2,641 purchase of a fence from Capstick Companies LLC (unanimous)
• Approved Grant Contract with MN Dept of Human Services (July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2025) (unanimous)
• Approved Human Services claims totaling $324,056.90 (unanimous)
• Approved Tax Forfeited Parcels for Charles Turrittin (unanimous)
• Granted regular status to Appraiser Brad Wagner (unanimous)
• Approved County claims totaling $299,877.87 (unanimous)

Board of Adjustments

The Board of Adjustment will consider several applications for property variances involving setbacks, structure sizes, and shoreland regulations. These requests include residential construction and accessory structure expansions across various townships.

• Variance for road ROW and OHWL setbacks at Baker Bay Subdivision, Lot 37
• Variance for a 16’x28’ dwelling addition in Kasota Township
• After the fact variance for water-oriented accessory structure in Elysian Township
• Variance to increase accessory structure area from 4,000 to 6,904 square feet in Cordova Township
• Variance for side yard setback reduction in Lanesburgh Township

Board of Commissioners

The Le Sueur County Board of Appeal and Equalization is meeting to hear property valuation appeals and review 2023 value changes. The agenda includes documents on new construction, agricultural and lake property values, and the board's schedule. This is a public hearing where residents can contest their property assessments.

• 2023 value changes review
• New construction data 2013-2023
• Lake property values 2022 and 2023
• Agricultural property values 2022 and 2023
• Board of Review and Equalization schedule

The Board elected a Chairman and Vice Chairman for the 2023 session. The Board accepted the County Assessor's recommendations for parcel assessment changes and denied one specific request for a value reduction.

• Elected Commissioner King as Chairman (unanimous)
• Elected Commissioner Gliszinski as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Accepted County Assessor recommendations for 2023 parcel assessment changes (unanimous)
• Denied value reduction request for Terrance Eichten 14.662.0010 (unanimous)

Planning and Zoning Comission

The Le Sueur County Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on an application by Troy and Kris Schulte for an Interim Use Permit to operate a Level 2 Home Occupation for engine repair, drain/tile installation, and landscaping services in an R1 district. The commission will also review and approve the agenda and draft minutes from April 13, 2023, and discuss warrants/claims.

• Interim Use Permit for Level 2 Home Occupation (engine repair, drain/tile installation, landscaping) in R1 district, Lanesburgh Township, Section 25
• Approval of June 8, 2023 agenda
• Approval of draft April 13, 2023 meeting minutes
• Discussion of warrants/claims

Le Sueur-Waseca Community Health Board

This is a procedural agenda for the Le Sueur-Waseca Community Health Board meeting on June 6, 2023. The only listed item is the approval of the agenda itself, with no substantive topics, decisions, or discussions specified.

• Approval of the 6/6/23 agenda

Board of Commissioners

The Le Sueur County Board of Commissioners is meeting to approve the consent agenda, hear department reports, and consider several resolutions. Key items include the 2022 Highway Department annual report, resolutions supporting watershed plans, a solid waste license application, and bid results for a county project. The board will also hold a work session on the Government Center remodel.

• 2022 Highway Department annual report
• Resolution to support Middle Minnesota River Mankato One Watershed One Plan
• Upper Cannon River Watershed flood risk reduction project resolution
• 2023-2024 Solid Waste License Application
• Bid results for county project (Adolphson & Peterson)

The Board approved several infrastructure contracts, including a $4.5M road project and a $1.2M state bonding request for flood risk reduction. Personnel updates included adding Juneteenth as a recognized holiday and rescinding the county vaccination policy. The Board also established a joint county drainage authority for Waseca Blue Earth Joint Ditch 11.

• Approved $4,544,315.01 contract with Wm. Mueller & Sons for CSAH 18 (unanimous)
• Approved $363,016.95 contract with OMG Midwest for CSAH 11 (unanimous)
• Approved $1,200,000 state bonding request for Upper Cannon River Watershed flood risk reduction (unanimous)
• Approved 2023-2024 Solid Waste License for Fessel’s Wood Recycling Services, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved updating Personnel Policy and union MOUs to include Juneteenth as a holiday (unanimous)
• Rescinded County Preparedness Plan and CMS Vaccination Policy (unanimous)
• Approved agreement with University of Minnesota Geological Survey for a county geologic atlas (unanimous)
• Established joint county drainage authority for Waseca Blue Earth Joint Ditch 11 (unanimous)

Le Sueur County HRA

This is a procedural agenda for the Le Sueur County HRA board meeting on May 25, 2023. The only listed item is the agenda itself, with no specific decisions, discussions, or public hearings noted.

• No substantive items listed on the agenda

Public Notices

The Le Sueur County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding the 2023A Capital Improvement Program (CIP) bond. The meeting is scheduled for May 23, 2023, at 10 a.m.

• 2023A CIP Bond Hearing

Board of Commissioners

The Le Sueur County Board of Commissioners is meeting to approve routine items, hear a veterans service officer's travel request, review first-quarter finances, and hold a public hearing on the Capital Investment Plan and potential 2023A bond scenarios. The board will also receive an update on the county geological atlas and hold a work session on it.

• Out-of-state travel request for Veterans Service Officer to Madison, WI, June 4-8, 2023, for a national conference
• Quarter 1 2023 review of revenues/expenditures, fund balances, and debt service
• Public hearing on Le Sueur County Capital Investment Plan and 2023A bond scenarios
• Geological Atlas update and work session (in person only, no WebEx)

The Board approved the 2023-2027 Capital Improvement Plan and authorized the issuance of general obligation bonds not to exceed $5.7 million for improvements to the County Government Center complex. The Board also approved a new hire and a wage adjustment.

• Approved 2023-2027 Capital Improvement Plan and bond issuance up to $5.7M
• Approved hiring Alisha Broden as Financial Assistance Supervisor at $32.51 per hour
• Approved wage adjustment for Caitlin Meyer to $33.71 per hour
• Approved out-of-state travel for Mark Roemhildt to attend conference in Madison, WI
• Approved May 16, 2023 Board Minutes and Electronic Funds Transfer Report

Board of Adjustments

The Board of Adjustment will consider several applications regarding land use and zoning ordinances. Items include requests for dwelling size increases, setback reductions, and a time extension for a solar energy system.

• Variance request to increase temporary dwelling from 800 to 1,008 square feet in Waterville Township
• Variance request for road right-of-way setback reduction and impervious surface coverage in Kasota Township
• Time extension request for Variance #2022160 regarding a solar energy system in Kasota Township

Board of Commissioners

The Le Sueur County Board of Commissioners will approve routine consent items, including liquor license renewals and May 2 minutes. Staff will present for approval or discussion a contract with STS Inc, quotes for laptop and PC purchases, and equipment costs for the SWCD. The meeting also includes a work session on land issues such as unknown parcels and river boundaries.

• Renewal of Liquor, Wine, Club or 3.2% Licenses for Best Point Resort, Waterville
• STS Contract for Le Sueur County presented by Jenny McMahon
• 2023 Laptop/PC Purchase Approval/Discussion with quotes from Marco, IT Saavy, and SHI
• County Ditches - Woods Mower Purchase and Tractor Rental presented by Michael Schultz
• West Jefferson Sewer District New Service Costs from Bolton & Menk

The Board of Commissioners approved a road contract with Minnesota Paving & Materials and authorized various equipment and IT purchases. They also approved human services claims, personnel changes, and a new service cost for the West Jefferson Sewer District.

• Approved SAP 040-611-037 contract to Minnesota Paving & Materials for $363,016.95 (unanimous)
• Approved $685,774.36 in total county claims (unanimous)
• Approved 2023 Laptop/PC purchase from IT Savvy for $71,866.00 (unanimous)
• Approved West Jefferson Sewer District new service costs of $750 per connection (Rohlfing abstained)
• Approved purchase of Woods Single Spindle Brush Cutter for $7,828.00 (unanimous)
• Approved SWCD rental agreement with Larson Implement for Case IH Tractor at $14.00 per hour (unanimous)
• Appointed Melissa Huntington to the HRA Board
• Approved temporary wage adjustment for Caitlin Meyer to $37.85 per hour (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Le Sueur CD43 Joint Drainage Authority unanimously approved the Findings and Order report with a stipulation to pay Al Reak $720 in damages for seeding on his 0.36 acres at $2,000/acre. The board also unanimously approved a ditch lien of $407,411.34 to be spread over 15 years at 4% interest, with taxes payable starting in 2024. A public hearing was held with one comment from Mr. Reak. The meeting adjourned at 10:03 a.m.

• Approved Findings and Order report with stipulation for $720 damages to Al Reak (unanimous roll call)
• Approved ditch lien of $407,411.34 over 15 years at 4% interest (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Le Sueur County Board of Commissioners is meeting to approve the consent agenda, including April minutes and transfers, and to hear reports from county staff. They will consider a federal boat patrol grant, solid waste license applications, and a capital improvement plan work session. The meeting includes a public open forum for citizen comments.

• 2023 Federal Boat Patrol Grant
• Solid Waste License Applications
• April 25, 2023 Board Minutes & Summary Minutes
• April Transfers
• Capital Improvement Plan work session with MN Valley Council of Governments

The Board unanimously approved an advance funding resolution for SP 040-618-009, a CSAH 18 reclamation and resurfacing project, using approximately $2.2 million in State Aid funds to be repaid once federal grant money becomes available in October 2023. They also approved a $23,460 quote from Robert M Segna Construction to repair weather-damaged concrete at the Montgomery shop, and unanimously approved 2023-2024 solid waste license applications for Clean and Green Divine Dumpsters LLC, Hansen Sanitation Inc., and Hansen Recycling and Transfer. Additionally, the Board approved the 2023 Federal Boating Safety Supplemental Patrol Grant contract and various county claims totaling $255,694.82.

• Approved $2.2M advance funding resolution for SP 040-618-009 road project (unanimous)
• Approved $23,460 quote from Robert M Segna Construction for Montgomery shop repairs (unanimous)
• Approved 2023-2024 solid waste license applications for three companies (unanimous)
• Approved 2023 Federal Boating Safety Supplemental Patrol Grant contract (unanimous)
• Approved county claims totaling $255,694.82 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including April 25 minutes and April transfers (unanimous)
• Approved HS claims: Financial $29,554.39 and Social Services $82,181.47 (unanimous)

Le Sueur County HRA

This is the agenda for the Le Sueur County Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) board meeting on April 27, 2023. The agenda contains only a single item referencing a PDF document, with no specific topics, decisions, or discussions listed. The meeting appears to be procedural or the agenda is incomplete.

• No specific agenda items listed beyond the meeting date and a reference to a PDF document

Board of Commissioners

The Le Sueur County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing to consider initiating redetermination of benefits proceedings for County Ditch 45, its spurs and laterals, and County Ditch 70, and to consider consolidating some ditch segments. The board will also review consent agenda items, hear reports from county staff, and consider solid waste license applications and a SCORE funding request from Waterville Township.

• Public hearing at 10:00 a.m. on redetermination of benefits for County Ditch 45, Spur 7, Lateral 1 Spur 7, and County Ditch 70
• Action items to initiate redetermination proceedings and resolutions to consolidate Spur 7 and Lateral 1 Spur 7 with County Ditch 45
• Solid waste license applications for license year May 1, 2023 to April 30, 2024
• Waterville Township request for SCORE funding to operate its recycling facility
• American Rescue Plan expenditure report and LSC HRA amended bylaws

The Board awarded a road contract to Wm. Mueller & Sons and approved several zoning and interim use permits. They also authorized various solid waste licenses and provided SCORE funding for the Waterville Township recycling facility.

• Awarded SP 040-618-009 contract to Wm. Mueller & Sons for $4,544,315.01
• Approved $11,750.19 in SCORE funding for Waterville Township recycling facility
• Granted time extension for Impact Power Solutions, LLC solar energy system (5-0)
• Approved rezone to Recreational Residential for David C. Wendelschafer (5-0)
• Granted Interim Use Permit to Cole Van Horn for grading and excavation (5-0)
• Granted Interim Use Permit to Northern Natural Gas Company for pipeline modernization (5-0)
• Approved all listed solid waste applications and licensing
• Approved reclassification and pay increases for two Sheriff Administrative Assistants

Board of Adjustments

The Board of Adjustment will meet on April 20, 2023, to consider several applications for property variances. These requests involve changes to setbacks, lot widths, and impervious surface coverage for properties in various townships.

• Variance for second-story expansion at Frances Lake (Elysian Township)
• Multiple setback reductions for a single-family dwelling at German Lake (Elysian Township)
• Reduction of side yard setback and lot width in Lanesburgh Township
• Impervious surface and OHWL setback variances for a deck at East Jefferson Lake (Cleveland Township)
• Impervious surface and side yard setback variances at Washington Lake (Kasota Township)

Board of Commissioners

The Le Sueur County Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings to redetermine benefits for County Ditch 40 and 46, potentially affecting assessments for landowners. The board will also review consent agenda items, hear reports from county staff, and discuss a work session on bonding.

• Public hearings on redetermination of benefits for County Ditch 40 and 46
• 2022 Feedlot Annual and Financial Report presented by Environmental Services
• Veteran van passenger fees and Memorial Day funds for American Legion and VFW posts
• Highway department agenda items from Engineer Dave Tiegs
• Broadband township payback resolutions for Lexington and Derrynane

The Board awarded a countywide striping contract to Sir Lines A Lot and approved benefit redeterminations and assessments for County Ditches 40 and 46. Other actions included eliminating Veteran Van passenger fees and approving various county and human services claims.

• Awarded Countywide Striping contract to Sir Lines A Lot for $361,286.09 (unanimous)
• Approved CD 46 assessments for $20,932.10 (59.50% lien for 3 years at 4% interest)
• Approved Redetermination of Benefits for CD 40 and CD 46
• Eliminated Veteran Van passenger fees (unanimous)
• Approved $200 each in Memorial Day funds for American Legion and VFW posts (unanimous)
• Approved Human Services claims totaling $47,818.50 (Financial) and $81,319.31 (Soc Services)
• Approved county claims totaling $224,609.13 (unanimous)
• Approved MOA Addendum II with University of Minnesota Extension to hire a summer coordinator

Planning and Zoning Comission

The Le Sueur County Planning and Zoning Commission will review four applications, including a time extension for a 560 KW solar system and a rezone request for residential development. The most significant item is an Interim Use Permit for Northern Natural Gas Company to grade, excavate, and fill 325,000 cubic yards of material for a pipeline modernization program across Sharon and Cleveland Townships. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and a discussion on warrants and claims.

• Interim Use Permit for Northern Natural Gas Company to grade, excavate, and fill 325,000 cubic yards for pipeline modernization in Agricultural, Conservancy, and Special Protection districts.
• Time Extension for CUP #2022265 for a 560 KW Solar Energy System in Agricultural and Special Protection Shoreland Districts.
• Rezone request from Special Protection Shoreland District to Recreational Residential District for Outlots A and C of Lakeview Estates Subdivision.
• Interim Use Permit to grade, excavate, and fill up to 10,000 cubic yards in the General Business District in Montgomery Township.

Le Sueur-Rice County Joint Ditch Authority

The Le Sueur-Rice Joint Ditch Authority approved the findings and order for JD 54. The Board also approved a ditch lien to recover costs over a 15-year period. A final payment to Borneke Construction was recommended contingent on a culvert correction plan.

• Approved findings and order as presented (Unanimous)
• Approved ditch lien of $1,131,863.35 spread over 15 years at 4% interest (Unanimous)

Le Sueur-Waseca Community Health Board

This is a procedural meeting of the Le Sueur-Waseca Community Health Board. The board will review the agenda for April 4, 2023, and approve the minutes from the February 7, 2023 meeting. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed.

• Review of April 4, 2023 agenda
• Approval of February 7, 2023 minutes

The Board approved the appointment of DeAnne Malterer as a SCHSAC Committee Member and David Preisler as an alternate. The meeting also included reviews of workforce development grants, public health reporting, and student survey data.

• Approved agenda (carried)
• Approved February 7, 2023 minutes (carried)
• Appointed DeAnne Malterer to SCHSAC Committee (carried)
• Appointed David Preisler as SCHSAC Committee alternate (carried)

Board of Commissioners

The Le Sueur County Board of Commissioners is meeting to approve the consent agenda (including minutes and a gambling permit), approve claims, and hear reports from the Human Resources Director, County Engineer, and County Administrator. The board will also discuss a resolution on Small Cities Grant Funds and county maps, and hold a work session on drainage.

• Gambling permit for Ducks Unlimited
• Claims: Human Services and County Claims
• Resolution on Small Cities Grant Funds
• County maps quote from Mustang
• Work session on drainage (in person only)

The Board approved a resolution to return $110,846 in program income from a 2010 Small Cities Development Grant to the cities of Waterville, Elysian, Le Center, and New Prague. Other actions included approving a road construction agreement with MNDOT and purchasing 3,000 maps. The Board also approved various county and health service claims.

• Approved returning $110,846 in grant funds to Waterville ($50,369), Elysian ($21,000), Le Center ($21,000), and New Prague ($18,477)
• Approved Advance Construction Agreement with MNDOT for CSAH 18 reclamation project
• Approved $10,628 purchase of 3,000 maps from Mustang Signs & Graphics
• Approved $2,625 software proposal with Banyon Data for West Jefferson Sewer District
• Approved HS claims for Financial ($506,042.50) and Soc Services ($96,349.72)
• Approved County Claims totaling $126,836.67
• Granted regular status to Gabriel Ferris, Correctional Officer
• Approved gambling permit for Ducks Unlimited for 4/25/23

Board of Commissioners

The Le Sueur County Board of Commissioners is meeting to approve the consent agenda, including minutes and a gambling permit, and to hear presentations on IT services, a postage machine proposal, HR matters, and a broadband township payback resolution. The board will also take public comments during the open forum.

• Gambling permit for Le Sueur County Friends at Caribou Gun Club
• Assure Availability managed services subscription for courthouse IT
• Loffler postage machine proposal with multiple vendor quotes
• HRA contract with MVAC
• Resolution on township paybacks for broadband projects

The Board established a partnership to pay upfront local financial match amounts for broadband grant projects, to be reimbursed by townships over a period not exceeding 10 years at zero interest. Other approved actions included an IT services contract and a postage machine lease.

• Approved Resolution on Broadband Funding Partnership with Townships (unanimous)
• Approved Precisely/Vision Solutions managed services quote for $31,185 (unanimous)
• Approved Mantronics Mailing Systems, Inc. postage machine lease at $573.61/month for 60 months
• Approved 3-year contract between Le Sueur County Housing and Redevelopment Authority Administration and Minnesota Valley Action Council (unanimous)
• Approved granting regular status to Sally Weber, Social Worker Team Lead (effective Feb 29, 2023)
• Approved Gambling Permit for Le Sueur County Friends at Caribou Gun Club (unanimous)

Parks Board

The Le Sueur County Parks Board is meeting to approve minutes, award a porta potty contract, and discuss the upcoming season at Lake Washington Regional Park & Campground, including reservations, programming, and a grand opening event. They will also hold a work session on volunteer policies and discuss future topics like memorial/donation policies and off-leash dog areas.

• Porta potty bid awarded to Rent N Save for all locations
• Lake Washington Regional Park & Campground: upcoming season, reservations, summer programming/vendors, grand opening event
• Winter activities: cross country skiing with Loppet Foundation and North Star Ski Touring Club
• Intro to Camping: donation requests to Scheels and Fleet Farm
• Volunteer policy work session: handbook, adult/minor waivers, supervisor check-in, accident report

The board approved the January meeting minutes. Members held a work session to review a proposed volunteer policy and discussed planning for the Lake Washington Regional Park and Campground grand opening.

• Approved January minutes

Board of Commissioners

The Le Sueur County Board of Commissioners will review and approve the consent agenda, including minutes, an exempt permit for bingo, and liquor license renewals. They will also hear reports from the SWCD, Auditor-Treasurer (including a petty cash policy and opioid settlement MOA resolution), Human Services, and Human Resources. Public open forum and claims approval are also on the agenda.

• Liquor license renewals for Waterville Baseball Club, Beaver Dam Resort LLC, and Caribou Gun Club
• Opioid Settlement MOA Resolution
• Petty Cash Policy
• Exempt permit for bingo at Caribou Gun Club on April 15, 2023
• SWCD Annual Report for 2022

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a resolution to participate in multistate opioid supply chain settlements and the Minnesota Opioids State-Subdivision Memorandum of Agreement. Other actions included approving a petty cash policy, human services claims, and various vendor payments.

• Approved Opioid Settlement MOA Resolution (unanimous)
• Approved Petty Cash Policy (unanimous)
• Approved Human Services claims for $41,718.01 (Fin) and $100,295.30 (Soc Serv) (unanimous)
• Approved $186,577.78 in total county claims (unanimous)
• Granted regular status to Kelly Ristow, part-time Homemaker (unanimous)
• Granted regular status to Alexandria Stepka, full-time 911 Dispatcher (unanimous)
• Approved liquor license renewals for Waterville Baseball Club, Beaver Dam Resort LLC, and Caribou Gun Club (unanimous)
• Approved exempt permit for Giant Days Celebration to conduct bingo on April 15, 2023 (unanimous)

Board of Adjustments

The Board of Adjustment will review two variance requests regarding shoreline setbacks and property coverage. One request involves commercial changes at German Lake, while the other concerns a single family dwelling replacement on Lake Washington.

• Beaver Dam Resort, LLC: Variance for German Lake OHWL setbacks (16 feet and 36 feet) and increasing boat slips from 21 to 34
• Marni Johnson Martin: Variance for Lake Washington road ROW setback (11 feet), OHWL setback (30 feet), and impervious surface coverage

Board of Commissioners

The Le Sueur County Board of Commissioners will review consent agenda items, hear department updates, and consider several action items including a watercraft inspection agreement, a tree removal change order, and a sewer district update. Public open forum allows citizens to address non-agenda topics.

• Agreement with WaterGuards LLC for watercraft inspections in 2023
• CD62 tree removal change order from Construction and Tree Services LLC
• West Jefferson Sewer District quarterly update
• Government Center remodel and courtroom demolition estimates
• Out-of-state travel request for Public Health Director to NACCHO conference in Denver

The Board approved spending up to $129,945 for construction documents and $258,129 for demolition of old courtrooms at the Government Center. Other actions included approving county and human services claims and contracting watercraft inspections for 2023.

• Approved up to $129,945 for AP Midwest LLC and Widseth architects for Government Center remodeling documents (3-2)
• Approved up to $258,129 for AP Midwest LLC to demolish old courtrooms on Government Center 2nd floor (4-1)
• Approved agreement with WaterGuards LLC for 2023 watercraft inspections at $25.95/hour (unanimous)
• Approved $185,114.15 in County Claims (unanimous)
• Approved $27,478.74 in Financial and $68,986.06 in Soc Services HS claims (unanimous)
• Approved rental of CASE IH MAXXUM Tractor from Minnesota Ag Group of Northfield at $14/hour (unanimous)
• Approved change order for CTS Construction & Tree Services for tree removal (4-1)
• Approved $100 Petty Cash Box and Policy for Public Health (unanimous)

Le Sueur-Rice County Joint Ditch Authority

The Board authorized the modification of JCD 38 to reroute a portion of Spur 3 away from 139th Lane in Kilkenny Township to address erosion and road stability. The Board selected a cost-sharing option between the drainage system and the township. Documents will be executed by the Board Chair and Le Sueur County Auditor/Treasurer.

• Authorized modification of JD38 as proposed in the petition and engineer's report (Unanimous)
• Denied Option #2 cost structure of $78,858 drainage costs and $11,952 township costs (Motion failed)
• Approved Option #1 cost structure of $61,975 drainage costs and $28,835 township costs (3-1)
• Authorized Board Chair and Le Sueur County Auditor/Treasurer to execute documents
• Set JD54 Repair Closeout Hearing for April 5, 2023

Board of Commissioners

The Le Sueur County Board will hold a public hearing on the redetermination of benefits for County Ditch 29, followed by a recommendation to approve a contract for ditch viewing and to place a lien of $93,236.38 for past repairs. The board will also review consent agenda items, hear from county staff on various topics, and receive a parks and Ney Nature Center review.

• Public hearing on County Ditch 29 redetermination of benefits
• Proposed lien of $93,236.38 on County Ditch 29, 119% of benefits, assessments starting 2024 over 7 years at 4% interest
• Contract with H2Overviewers for ditch viewing services
• Proposal from WaterGuards LLC for watercraft inspections
• Request for out-of-state travel to Future View Conference by EagleView

The Board denied an interim use permit for a short-term rental on Lake Pepin and approved a lien on County Ditch 29 for past repairs. Other actions included adopting Juneteenth as a county holiday and approving a watercraft inspection contract for 2023.

• Denied short-term rental permit for Tracy Nelson on Lake Pepin (5-0)
• Approved AIS Inspection Services contract for 2023 watercraft inspections at $25.95/hour
• Adopted Juneteenth as a county holiday beginning June 19, 2024
• Approved $93,236.38 lien on County Ditch 29 for repairs and maintenance
• Approved $401,749 for Lake Washington Regional Park & Campground construction via fund transfers
• Approved per diem and mileage for specific advisory committee members
• Approved promotion of Caitlin Meyer to Family Services Collaborative Coordinator
• Approved out-of-state travel for Justin Lutterman to San Antonio, Texas

Board of Commissioners

The Le Sueur County Board of Commissioners is meeting to review and approve the consent agenda, including minutes and financial reports, and to hear presentations from county staff and officials. Key items include a request for grant from Judge Goggins, human resources policy updates, a human services board agenda, and a proposed land transaction with Neisen Investments, LLC. The board will also hold a human services fiscal work session.

• Le Sueur County - Neisen Investments, LLC Land Transaction
• Request for grant by Laura Stang/Judge Goggins
• Mobile email-data access policy and 2023 wellness program plan
• Human services board agenda and SCCBI amendment
• County claims approval

The Board of Commissioners approved a request to apply for a federal Enhancement Grant to implement a merged Le Sueur and Sibley County Treatment Court. They also approved several human services agreements, county claims, and a property deed transfer.

• Approved application for federal Enhancement Grant for merged Le Sueur and Sibley County Treatment Court (unanimous)
• Approved 2023 Le Sueur County Wellness Program Plan (unanimous)
• Approved February 2023 Mobile Email/Data Access User Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Children’s Screening Grant for mental health screenings (unanimous)
• Approved South Central Community Based Initiative AMHI Professional Services Agreement amendment not to exceed $383,068.49 (unanimous)
• Approved Purchase of Service Agreement with South Central Community Based Initiative for mental health services (unanimous)
• Approved Greater Minnesota Family Services Agreement for family based services (unanimous)
• Approved Quit Claim Deed to Neisen Investments, LLC for parcel 05.999.0420 for $1,600 (unanimous)

Board of Adjustments

The Board of Adjustment will consider a variance to reduce the required setback from a Township Road right-of-way from 65 feet to 58 feet for a covered porch addition. The applicant is XPAND, Inc. on behalf of owners Bill and Cindy McNab. The board will also approve prior meeting minutes and discuss any other items.

• Variance request to reduce road right-of-way setback from 65 to 58 feet for a covered porch addition at Lot H, Cohn’s Unrecorded Plat, Section 10, Lanesburgh Township
• Approval of draft December 15, 2023 meeting minutes
• Discussion of warrants/claims

Planning and Zoning Comission

The Le Sueur County Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider an interim use permit for Tracy Nelson to operate a short-term private lodging rental on Lake Pepin in a Recreational Residential Shoreland District. The meeting also includes approval of the agenda and draft minutes from December 8, 2022, and discussion of warrants/claims.

• Interim Use Permit application by Tracy Nelson for short-term rental at Lot 9, Benson's Subdivision, Lanesburgh Township
• Property located in Recreational Residential 'RR' Shoreland District on Lake Pepin, a Natural Environment 'NE' Lake
• Public hearing procedure outlined for applicant and public comments

Board of Commissioners

The Le Sueur County Board of Commissioners is meeting to approve routine items, hear department reports, and act on several contracts and appointments. Key items include a sheriff's contract with Kilkenny, highway construction agreements for County Roads 13 and 28, and a grant for well sealing in Le Center. The board will also consider reappointments to the Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment, and discuss a fraud plan of cooperation and ditch repair projects.

• Kilkenny contract with Sheriff's Office
• Construction and detour agreements for County Roads 13 and 28
• Reappointments to Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment
• Grant agreement for Le Center municipal well sealing
• CD62 tree removal project bids and CD29 repair estimates

The Board of Commissioners approved a construction agreement for the TH 13 and CSAH 28 intersection and a law enforcement services agreement with the City of Kilkenny. Other actions included approving ditch repair bids, appointing planning and adjustment board members, and granting regular status to a Deputy Sheriff.

• Approved TH 13 and CSAH 28 Intersection Improvement Project agreement ($679,674.24)
• Approved Agreement with the City of Kilkenny for Law Enforcement Services
• Approved TH 13 Detour Agreement (Estimated $55,594.98)
• Approved $105,241.09 payment to Borneke Construction for Le Sueur-Rice Joint Ditch 54
• Approved $76,000 bid from CTS for CD62 Tree Removal Project
• Approved $18,865.75 bid from Borneke Construction Inc for CD29
• Approved $45,275 grant for City of Le Center Municipal Well Sealing
• Appointed members to the Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment

Le Sueur-Waseca Community Health Board

This is a procedural agenda for the Le Sueur-Waseca Community Health Board meeting on February 7, 2023. The only listed item is the agenda itself, with no substantive topics, decisions, or discussions specified. The meeting dates for 2023 are provided as a reference document.

• Adoption of the 2/7/23 agenda
• Review of 2023 meeting dates

Le Sueur-Rice County Joint Ditch Authority

The Le Sueur-Rice Joint Ditch Authority adopted a petition from Kilkenny Township to reroute a portion of Judicial Ditch 38. The Board appointed ISG as the engineer and scheduled a public hearing for March 2, 2023.

• Adopted petition to reroute portion of Judicial Ditch 38 (unanimous)
• Appointed ISG as the engineer (unanimous)
• Set public hearing for March 2, 2023 at 9 a.m. (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners approved several equipment purchases and infrastructure payments. They also authorized a ditch specialist budget and updated personnel statuses and labor agreements.

• Approved purchase of two 2024 Mack tandem truck chassis for $287,285.06 (Unanimous)
• Approved purchase of two Towmaster plow bodies for $330,774.00 (Unanimous)
• Approved final payment to Wm. Mueller & Sons for CSAH 3 and CSAH 26 bituminous project for $205,068.85 (Unanimous)
• Approved 2023 Le Sueur County Ditch Specialist Budget Proposal totaling $95,247.76 (Unanimous)
• Approved Professional Services Contract for Ditch Inspections between County and Soil and Water Conservation District (Unanimous)
• Approved MOUs with Teamsters Local No. 320 and International Union of Operating Engineers Local No. 49 regarding vacation hour deposits (Unanimous)
• Approved revised Le Sueur County COVID-19 January 2023 Preparedness Plan (Unanimous)
• Approved 2023 Broadband Work Plan/Contract with Barbara Droher Kline (Unanimous)

Parks Board

The Le Sueur County Parks Board met to elect officers and review 2022 financial data, noting that actual expenses of $1,549,124 significantly exceeded the budgeted $384,864. The board discussed the 2023 budget, which is balanced at $430,812 for both revenue and expenses. Additionally, the board reviewed organizational structure changes and discussed future topics including off-leash dog areas and volunteer policies.

• 2022 Actual Expenses: $1,549,124 vs. Budgeted $384,864
• 2023 Budget: $430,812 Revenue / $430,812 Expenses
• Discussion on adding an 8th at-large member to the Parks Board
• Review of 2022 data for Lake Washington Regional Park, Clear Lake Campground, and Richter Woods Park
• Future discussion on off-leash dog areas in larger parks

The Parks Board voted to add an at-large position to its organizational structure and appointed Mark Volkenant to the role. The board also re-elected its 2022 officers and approved the addition of volunteering within parks and programs.

• Re-elected Maruska as President, Schultz as Vice-President, and Brigid Tuck as Secretary
• Approved adding one at-large position to the board
• Appointed Mark Volkenant as the 8th at-large member
• Approved adding volunteering within parks and programs
• Approved per diem eligibility for board members volunteering or attending LSC Park organized events

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved wage adjustments for non-union employees in the Sheriff's Office and Highway Department. They also contracted Baker Tilly to conduct a county-wide compensation study and approved several service agreements and grants.

• Approved non-union wage adjustments for Sheriff's Office and Highway Department
• Approved agreement with Baker Tilly to conduct a compensation study
• Approved $8,825.72 annual service agreement with SafeAssure
• Approved $15,252 grant contract from MN Dept of Human Services for Community Support Program
• Approved LinguaOne, Inc Services Agreement for translation services
• Appointed Russell Anderson to the Le Sueur County Board of Adjustment
• Approved $19,340.70 pay request to Brunz Construction for County Ditch 43 Repair
• Approved 2023 dedicated reserves including $7,103,103 for the Revenue Fund

Board of Commissioners

The Le Sueur County Board of Commissioners will hold its annual reorganization meeting, electing a chair and vice-chair for 2023 and taking oaths of office for several officials. They will also set the 2023 mileage rate at 65.5 cents per mile, schedule the Board of Appeal and Equalization meeting, and review consent agenda items including minutes and claims.

• Election of 2023 Board Chair and Vice-Chair
• Oaths of office for Auditor-Treasurer, Sheriff, Attorney, Recorder, and Soil & Water Supervisors
• Set 2023 mileage rate at 65.5 cents per mile
• Set 2023 Board of Appeal and Equalization meeting for June 13, 2023 at 6:30 p.m.
• Open bids for 2023 legal newspaper

The Board elected Commissioner King as Chair and Commissioner Gliszinski as Vice Chair for 2023. The Board approved requests to advertise for bids on several 2023 road projects and designated the Le Sueur County News as the official legal paper. Additionally, the Board granted regular status to five county employees.

• Elected Commissioner King as 2023 Board Chair
• Elected Commissioner Gliszinski as 2023 Board Vice Chair
• Approved request to advertise bids for 2023 Road Projects
• Granted regular status to employees Steven Erickson, Jordan Trnka, Alesha Meyer, David Schlueter, and Alexi Martin
• Designated Le Sueur County News as the 2023 legal paper
• Set 2023 Board of Appeal and Equalization meeting for June 13, 2023
• Adopted 2023 mileage reimbursement rate following Federal IRS Standard plus 2 cents for Water Patrol Officers
• Approved $289,545.84 in county claims