Le Sueur County public meetings in 2024

Board of Commissioners

The Le Sueur County Board of Commissioners will hold its year-end meeting on December 31, 2024, approving the consent agenda (minutes and claims) and hearing presentations. Planning and Zoning Administrator Aaron Stubbs will present a resolution amending the residential SULP plan and a 2025 county surveyor contract. County Engineer Dave Tiegs and HR Director Theresa Kubes will report on highway department items, non-licensed labor agreements (LELS 2025-27), and a Title VI civil rights plan. The board will also recognize outgoing District 1 Commissioner Dave Gliszinski.

• Resolution and amended residential SULP plan
• 2025 county surveyor contract
• Highway department agenda items (PDF referenced)
• Non-licensed LELS 2025-27 labor agreements
• Recognition of outgoing Commissioner Dave Gliszinski

The Le Sueur County Board approved several items, including amendments to a conditional use permit for Next Chapter Winery allowing special event camping, a professional services agreement with Jensen Land Surveying, an updated septic upgrade loan program, and proposed 2024 budget changes. They also approved a labor agreement with the correctional-dispatch unit, reclassifications and promotions in the Sheriff's Office, and a restructured organizational chart for Environmental, Planning & Zoning. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved CUP amendment for Next Chapter Winery allowing special event camping and up to 4 campers (5-0)
• Approved $100,000 professional services agreement with Jensen Land Surveying for 2025
• Approved updated Septic Upgrade Loan Program with 4% interest and increased loan amounts to $15,000/$30,000
• Approved proposed 2024 budget item changes (revenues +$2,239,605; expenditures -$2,087,953)
• Approved MOU with City of Le Sueur for IIJA grant fiscal agency
• Approved resolution supporting City of Le Sueur's RAISE grant application for Highway 169 Corridor Study
• Approved 2025-2027 labor agreement with Law Enforcement Labor Services, Correctional-Dispatch Unit
• Approved Sheriff's Office reclassifications and promotions effective January 12, 2025

Board of Adjustments

The Le Sueur County Board of Adjustments will hold a public hearing and decide on two variance applications. One seeks to convert an attached garage into living space, reduce a side-yard setback to 1 foot, reduce an OHWL setback to 89 feet, and allow 50.2% impervious surface on Lake Washington. The other requests to expand a nonconforming structure and allow 41.4% impervious surface on Lake Jefferson. Both are in Recreational Residential Shoreland Districts.

• Franklin Schwartz & Yvette Bense request variance to intensify nonconforming structure, reduce side setback from 10 to 1 foot, reduce OHWL setback from 100 to 89 feet, and allow 50.2% impervious surface at Lot 17, Baker Bay Subdivision, Lake Washington.
• Ian & Denise Rude request variance to expand nonconforming structure and allow 41.4% impervious surface at Lot 4, Wildwood Subdivision, Lake Jefferson.
• Approval of previous meeting minutes and discussion of warrants/claims.

Board of Commissioners

The Le Sueur County Board of Commissioners will review a consent agenda including a $20,000 broadband consulting contract with Barbara Droher Kline for 2025 and a summary of opioid settlement costs. Department directors will present items on amended HRA bylaws, parks board appointments, highway projects, IT quote approval, human services agreements, a watershed subagreement, and personnel policy updates.

• Personal/Professional Service Agreement for broadband consulting with Barbara Droher Kline, maximum $20,000 for 2025
• Amended Le Sueur County HRA Bylaws to be considered
• Reappoint Mike Schultz (District One) and appoint Jessie Filter (District Two) to the Parks Board through 2026
• Opioid Settlement Summary for Board review
• Microsoft Quote Approval for IT department

The board unanimously approved 2025-2027 labor agreements with two unions, set 2025 salaries for elected officials and commissioners, and adopted a restructured non-union wage schedule with 3.5% annual cost-of-living adjustments. It also approved a $500,000 payment to the City of Le Sueur for CSAH 37 revocation and several other contracts and agreements.

• Approved 2025-2027 labor agreements with Operating Engineers Local 49 and Deputy Sheriff Unit (unanimous)
• Set 2025 commissioner base salary at $36,025.60 plus benefits (unanimous)
• Set 2025 salaries: County Attorney $138,736, County Recorder $97,460, County Sheriff $159,750 (unanimous)
• Approved $500,000 payment to City of Le Sueur for CSAH 37 revocation (unanimous)
• Approved $70,196.32 Microsoft renewal with SHI (unanimous)
• Approved $182,221 in opioid settlement funds for prevention and recovery programs (unanimous)
• Approved restructured Public Health Department organizational chart (unanimous)
• Approved 2025-2027 non-union wage schedule with 3.5% COLA and step increases (unanimous)

Planning and Zoning Comission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will review a request to amend a Conditional Use Permit for The Next Chapter Winery. The proposed changes would allow for additional events and special event camping in an Agriculture “A” District.

• Amendment to Conditional Use Permit (CUP#13005) for Next Chapter Winery in Lanesburgh Township

Board of Commissioners

The Le Sueur County Board will hold public hearings and vote on the 2025 budget, property tax levy, and updated user fees. The board will also hear a quarterly update on the West Jefferson Sewer District and review consent agenda items including previous meeting minutes and county claims.

• Public hearing and approval of 2025 user fees
• Public hearing and approval of 2025 levy and budget
• West Jefferson Sewer District quarterly update
• Human Resources agenda item regarding an organizational chart
• Consent agenda: November 26 board minutes and county claims

Board of Commissioners

The Le Sueur County Board will consider supplemental drainage liens for Scott-Le Sueur Joint Ditch 3 to pay an outlet charge to Scott County Ditch 10. The board will also receive updates from Emergency Management on the TZD Coalition, from the County Engineer on highway department items, and from Planning & Zoning. A work session on personnel policy changes is scheduled after the regular meeting.

• Consideration of supplemental drainage liens for Scott-Le Sueur Joint Ditch 3
• Recommendation to grant regular status to Aimee Robinson, full-time Public Health Nurse
• TZD Coalition update from Emergency Management
• Planning & Zoning Administrator presentation (minutes and RFA)
• Work session on personnel policy changes

Board of Adjustments

The Le Sueur County Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on four variance requests and one time-extension discussion. Items include an expansion of a legal nonconforming winery in an Agriculture district, an after-the-fact variance for a restroom facility on Lake Washington, and a variance for an 8x8-foot heated addition on Lake Washington. A discussion item seeks a time extension for a prior variance on Lake Francis.

• Next Chapter Winery seeks variance to expand legal nonconforming winery in Agriculture district, Lanesburgh Township.
• Jonathan Kietzer requests variance to enlarge a legal nonconforming structure with an 8x8-foot heated addition on Lake Washington, Kasota Township.
• Lorraine Germscheid seeks after-the-fact variance to reduce OHWL setback from 100' to 42' and bluff setback from 30' to 0', plus increased impervious surface to 25.4% on Lake Washington.
• Barbie Schwartz requests time extension of variance #BOA-000009-2023 for bluff setback reduction, increased slope, and impervious surface on Lake Francis, Elysian Township.

Board of Commissioners

The board will consider consent agenda items including claims, transfers, and an audit engagement letter. Presentations include the 2023 audit, updates to septic and water policies, a delegation agreement for the health board, and a senior transportation service agreement. A work session on opioid settlement monies is also scheduled.

• Consent agenda includes approval of November 12 minutes, county claims, October transfers, and audit engagement letter for 2024-2028
• Baker Tilly presents the 12-31-23 audit
• Updated SSTS Low Income Grant Policy and Water Storage Policy presented by Environmental Resources
• Delegation Agreement between Le Sueur-Waseca Community Health Board and Le Sueur and Waseca counties
• Purchase of Service Agreement for Senior Citizen Transportation in Le Sueur County

Planning and Zoning Comission

The Le Sueur County Planning and Zoning Commission will hear eight applications, including a request to rezone 2.51 acres from Agriculture to General Business, a final plat for a private cemetery, several interim use permits for retaining walls and grading in bluff and shore impact zones, a short-term rental, a re-plat, and a tabled trucking school permit. The meeting also includes approval of agenda and minutes, and discussion of warrants/claims.

• Final plat of Nesgoda Cemetery in Tyrone Township
• Rezone of 2.51 acres from Agriculture to General Business by Brandon Skluzacek in Lanesburgh Township
• Interim Use Permit for grading/excavating/filling up to 1,245 cubic yards for retaining wall on Lake Washington (Martin Outdoor Innovations/Draheim)
• Interim Use Permit for short-term private rental lodging on Lake Jefferson (Swalla)
• Tabled trucking school permit (TDT Safety Training) in Kasota Township

Board of Commissioners

The Le Sueur County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss a local emergency declaration and hazard mitigation for a specific parcel. The board is also reviewing caretaker contracts for Lake Washington Campground and holding a budget and user fees work session.

• Resolution declaring a local emergency
• Resolution for hazard mitigation on Parcel 14.760.0160
• 2025 Lake Washington Campground Caretaker Contract
• 2024 Lake Washington Campground Caretaker year-end bonus payment
• Public hearing for Le Sueur Country Club off-sale liquor license (CANCELLED)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss planning and zoning matters and a lien for County Ditch 6. The meeting includes personnel status updates and a liquor license renewal.

• Liquor license renewal for Little Dandy in Lexington Township
• County Ditch 6 Lien resolution
• Planning and Zoning reviews for Fromm, Beukelman, Seely, and Ruble
• Regular status grants for Leanna Samardich (Assistant County Attorney), Brandi Moske (Corporal), and Heather Gilhousen (Eligibility Worker)

Board of Adjustments

This meeting of the Le Sueur County Board of Adjustment will hear public testimony and vote on five variance applications from property owners seeking relief from shoreland zoning rules. The board will also approve previous meeting minutes and discuss any warrants or claims.

• Benjamin & Abigail Wetzel request variances to reduce bluff setback from 30′ to 17′, side-yard setback from 10′ to 5′, and septic setback from 20′ to 14′ for a deck and shed on Gorman Lake.
• Martin Outdoor Innovations (Rich Draheim) seeks a variance to allow 35.4% impervious surface coverage for a retaining wall replacement on Lake Washington.
• Bryan & Alyssa Nelson request a variance to reduce ordinary high water level setback from 100′ to 74′ for a storage shed on Lake Jefferson.
• Robert Hovick requests variances to reduce front-road setback from 25′ to 10′, side-yard setback from 10′ to 5′, and increase impervious coverage to 36.9% for a detached garage on Lake Jefferson.
• Kathleen Paukner requests an after-the-fact variance to reduce private-road setback from 25′ to 0′ and septic setback from 20′ to 0′ for an existing storage shed on Lake Francis.

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding a tax abatement for a 54-unit apartment project in New Prague. The meeting also includes reviews of liquor license renewals and various county service contracts.

• Public hearing for New Prague tax abatement for 54-unit apartment building
• 2025 NHTSA Funding RFP TZD Safe Road Grant Contract Agreement for $20,241.50
• 2024-2025 liquor license renewals for 11 businesses across various townships
• Donation of vehicle to Le Center Ambulance
• Findings and order regarding County Ditch 29 damages and liens

Planning and Zoning Comission

The Le Sueur County Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on five applications, including a rezone of 8.13 acres from residential to commercial shoreland districts on Lake Henry and Lake Jefferson. The board will also consider interim use permits for grading/excavating on Lake Sakatah, a short-term rental on Lake Jefferson, a trucking school home occupation in Kasota Township, and a temporary dwelling for elder care in a Conservancy district. All items are under discussion and no final decisions have been made.

• Christopher Seely requests rezone of 2.29 acres from Special Protection to Recreational Commercial and 5.84 acres from Recreation Residential to Recreational Commercial on Lake Henry and Lake Jefferson
• Robert Ruble seeks interim use permit for grading, excavating, and filling up to 78 cubic yards outside shore impact zone on Lake Sakatah
• Matthew Beukelman requests interim use permit for a short-term private rental lodging on Lake Jefferson
• TDT Safety Training (Christopher & Michelle Hanson) seeks interim use permit for a trucking school as Level II home occupation in Agriculture district, Kasota Township
• Joshua Fromm requests interim use permit for a temporary dwelling for elder care in Conservancy district, Kasota Township

Board of Commissioners

The Le Sueur County Board of Commissioners will meet to approve the consent agenda (minutes, claims, electronic funds transfer) and discuss several department items. Key decisions include ditch assessments for CD46 and CD70, an agreement with Brunz Construction for the Le Sueur CD 23 project, a 2025-2027 Memorandum of Agreement for Extension services, and Parks Board reappointments.

• Ditch assessments for CD46 and CD70, including taxpayer summaries and lien resolutions
• Agreement with Brunz Construction for Le Sueur CD 23 cost share
• 2025-2027 Memorandum of Agreement for University of Minnesota Extension programs
• Parks Board reappointment of Mark Volkenant and appointment of Amanda Lansing
• Consent agenda approval of county claims and electronic funds transfer

Board of Commissioners

The Le Sueur County Board of Commissioners will meet to approve consent agenda items, including regular status for a deputy auditor-treasurer and an EagleView order form. Presentations include a comprehensive land use plan update agreement, a Medical Examiner contract with River Valley Forensic Services, and a tax abatement project from the City of New Prague. The board will also consider a tax abatement resolution and hold a work session on health insurance.

• Tax abatement resolution and project with City of New Prague
• Medical Examiner contract agreement with River Valley Forensic Services, P.A.
• Comprehensive land use plan update agreement with Bolton & Menk
• Grant regular status to Jennifer Faust-Dieball as Deputy Auditor-Treasurer I
• Pictometry International Corp. (EagleView) order form

The board unanimously approved a resolution declaring a local state of emergency for tax abatement due to June 17 flooding, which damaged over 200 properties with estimated losses near $10 million. It also approved five land-use permits, a comprehensive land use plan update contract, a medical examiner contract, and a Sheriff's Office reorganization. A public hearing was set for October 15 on New Prague's tax abatement project for a 54-unit apartment building.

• Approved resolution declaring local state of emergency for tax abatement (unanimous)
• Granted interim use permit to Justin & Ashley Jaspers for short-term rental in Kasota Township (5-0)
• Granted interim use permit to Christopher & Jamie Johannes for short-term rental on Lake Washington (5-0)
• Granted interim use permit to Mike & Sara Kral for retaining walls in shore impact zone (5-0)
• Amended CUP #17453 for Summer Breeze Resort campground expansion (5-0)
• Approved $188,205 contract with Bolton & Menk for comprehensive land use plan update (unanimous)
• Approved medical examiner contract with River Valley Forensic Services (unanimous)
• Set public hearing for Oct 15 on New Prague tax abatement project (4-1)

Board of Adjustments

The Le Sueur County Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on five variance applications. The most complex request is from Mark & Jenny Walser for multiple variances on Lake Jefferson, including increasing impervious surface coverage and reducing the shoreline setback. Other requests involve setbacks for decks, pole sheds, and a temporary dwelling for elder care.

• Walser (Lake Jefferson): increase impervious surface from 25% to 37.1%, reduce OHWL setback from 100 to 40 ft, expand nonconforming structure
• Fromm (Kasota Township): increase temporary dwelling size from 800 to 1,256 sq ft for elder care in Conservancy district
• Wobbrock (Ottawa): reduce front ROW setback from 65 to 37 ft and side ROW from 75 to 66 ft for a pole shed
• Smith (Lake Washington): reduce OHWL setback from 100 to 88 ft for deck and sunroom
• Keller (Kasota Township): reduce side yard setback from 50 to 43 ft and expand nonconforming structure for a deck

Parks Board

The Le Sueur County Parks Board will hold a regular meeting to approve previous meeting minutes, review member information and future terms, and discuss staff matters, Richter Woods, and Lake Washington Regional Park and Campground. The board will also hear from the County Ag Inspector and review upcoming events including the Ney Fall Festival, Camp Er' Treat, and Ney Fall Fling.

• Approve May 21, 2024 meeting minutes
• Review 2024 member information and future terms
• Richter Woods discussion
• Lake Washington Regional Park and Campground updates
• Upcoming events: Ney Fall Festival (Sept 28), Camp Er' Treat (Oct 5), Ney Fall Fling (Nov 9)

Board of Commissioners

The Le Sueur County Board of Commissioners will consider the 2025 proposed budget and levy, with a public hearing set for December 3, 2024. They will also discuss a property tax abatement for disaster-affected properties, human services purchase of service agreements, and several consent agenda items including regular status recommendations for county employees.

• Discussion of 2025 proposed budget and levy; final adoption hearing scheduled for December 3, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.
• Property tax abatement review for disaster-affected properties, including files on CityandSakatah, Tetonka, and a damaged properties list
• Consent agenda includes granting regular status to Kevin Wann (911 Dispatcher), Travis Roline (Assistant County Attorney), Shawn O’Malley (Lead Eligibility Worker), and Brianna Theis (Case Aide)
• Human Services purchase of service agreements with CSSM and YMHN
• CD23 Alternative Side Inlet Project bid results and West Jefferson Sewer District quarterly update

The board approved the 2025 preliminary levy of $29,014,775, a 6.8% increase, and set a public hearing for December 3, 2024. They also approved several contracts, including ditch repairs and road reconditioning, and granted regular status to four employees. All votes were unanimous.

• Adopted 2025 preliminary levy of $29,014,775 (6.8% increase)
• Approved contract for Ditch 23 repairs to Brunz Construction Co. for $131,561.20
• Awarded CSAH 30 Recondition Phase 1 contract to Barnett Bros., Inc. for $320,736.00
• Approved Contracted Services Agreement with Counseling Services of Southern Minnesota at $105/hour
• Approved Youth Mental Health Navigator Grant Agreement with Greater Mankato Area United Way for $15,000
• Approved restructured organizational chart reclassifying Julie Hike to Planning Technician II at $24.08/hour
• Designated EMA Director as point of contact for federal and state disaster grants
• Approved consent agenda including claims totaling $359,552.27

Planning and Zoning Comission

The Le Sueur County Planning and Zoning Commission will hear four applications at its September 12 meeting. These include an amendment to a conditional use permit for Summer Breeze Resort campground expansion on Lake Jefferson, and three interim use permits for retaining walls and short-term rentals on Lake Washington and Shanaska Creek. One short-term rental application was tabled from June 20.

• Summer Breeze Resort (Scott Hass) requests amendment to CUP #17453 for campground expansion in Recreational Commercial Shoreland District of Lake Jefferson.
• Mike & Sara Kral request Interim Use Permit for retaining walls inside Shore Impact Zone on Lake Washington.
• Christopher Johannes requests Interim Use Permit for short-term private rental lodging on Lake Washington.
• Justin & Ashley Jaspers request Interim Use Permit for short-term private rental lodging in Conservancy and Special Protection Shoreland District of Shanaska Creek (tabled from June 20).

Board of Commissioners

The Le Sueur County Board of Commissioners will meet to review a master services agreement for engineering and a memorandum of understanding regarding a 4-H building. The board will also consider personnel status changes and a budget work session.

• Finley Engineering Master Services Agreement
• Le Sueur County and 4-H Building MOU
• Findings and Order Appointing Viewers (rescinding Aaron Goemann)
• Regular status grants for Jay Sowieja (GIS Technician) and Trevor Rudenick (Resource Conservation Technician)
• Budget Work Session

The Le Sueur County Board approved a Master Engineering Services Agreement with Finley Engineering Company for broadband work, costing $14,900, to support the CDS application. The board also approved a supplemental MOU with the 4-H Federation regarding building expenses, adopted an amendment to rescind a viewer appointment for drainage ditches, and approved the consent agenda including claims totaling $373,328.85.

• Approved Master Engineering Services Agreement with Finley Engineering for broadband work at $14,900 (unanimous)
• Approved Supplemental MOU with Le Sueur County 4-H Federation regarding building expenses (unanimous)
• Adopted amendment to Findings and Order Appointing Viewers for CD 9, 15, 36, 51, 51, Lateral 1, Spur 2, 59 and 68 to rescind Aaron Goemann as viewer (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including county claims totaling $373,328.85 (unanimous)
• Approved Human Services claims totaling $105,083.28 (unanimous)

Le Sueur-Rice County Joint Ditch Authority

The Le Sueur-Rice County Joint Ditch Authority will meet to discuss a draft order accepting a drainage system modification for JD 38, as well as review related expenditures and a report. No decisions are recorded in the agenda.

• Draft order accepting drainage system modification (103E_227) for JD 38
• Expenditures report for review
• Engineering report (JD38_LSR_RPT-E_20240724) to be considered
• Meeting will be held via Teams (info attached)

Board of Commissioners

The Le Sueur County Board of Commissioners will consider consent agenda items including August 20 meeting minutes and Borneke Application for Payment #1 for CD23. Presentations are scheduled from Planning & Zoning (Vetter Solar site plans), the County Engineer (highway department items and a design services proposal), and the County Attorney (a Fairgrounds resolution). A work session on broadband will follow the regular meeting.

• Consent agenda: approval of August 20, 2024 board minutes and Borneke Application for Payment #1 for CD23
• Public Open Forum for citizen comments on topics not on the agenda
• Planning & Zoning presentation on Vetter Solar site plans and a request for action (RFA)
• County Engineer presentation on highway department agenda items and design services proposal
• County Attorney presents a Fairgrounds Resolution

Board of Commissioners

The board will consider adopting the Lower Minnesota River East Comprehensive Watershed Management Plan via resolution and joint powers agreement. Also on the agenda: ratification of a contract for IFSpi, a memorandum of understanding for statewide housing aid, and a budget work session. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes, county claims, a personal leave of absence, and an electronic funds transfer report.

• Resolution to adopt and implement the Lower Minnesota River East Comprehensive Watershed Management Plan
• Joint Powers Agreement to implement the watershed plan
• Contract ratification for IFSpi (2025–2027)
• Memorandum of Understanding for Le Sueur County Statewide Housing Aid
• Budget work session led by Finance Director Carol Blaschko

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners holds a two-day budget meeting to review proposed 2025 budgets and levies from county departments. The agenda consists entirely of discussion items, with no formal votes or public hearings scheduled.

• Review of 2025 proposed budget requests
• Discussion of 2025 proposed budgets and levies
• Review of proposed levy for 2025
• Budget meeting schedule for departments with commissioners

Board of Adjustments

The Le Sueur County Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on August 15, 2024, to consider three variance applications. One seeks to expand a nonconforming structure in an Agricultural district. Two others involve reduced shoreline setbacks on Lake Jefferson and Connor's Point. The board will also approve previous minutes and claims.

• Novak variance: 21.5x39 ft covered entry for a legal nonconforming structure in Lanesburgh Township
• Kruckeberg variance: Increase impervious surface from 25% to 28.8%, reduce OHWL setback to 87 ft, expand nonconforming structure in Connor's Point, Washington Township
• Roessler variance: Reduce OHWL setback to 50 ft and 53 ft, reduce side yard setback to 7 ft on Lake Jefferson, Washington Township

Planning and Zoning Comission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will review three permit applications for business and land use. These include a solar energy system, a home-based RV repair business, and shoreland grading.

• Conditional Use Permit for a 3 MW Large Solar Energy System (SES) in Kasota Township
• Interim Use Permit for a Level II Home Occupation RV Repair Business in Lanesburgh Township
• Interim Use Permit for grading, excavating, and filling up to 70 cubic yards in the Bluff at Lake Washington

Board of Commissioners

This is a regular board meeting with consent agenda items including approval of July 23 minutes, county claims, EFT report, a personal leave of absence for employee #1785, and July transfers. The board will hear presentations from the Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation, Le Center Ambulance Director, Public Health Director (annual agency evaluation), HR Director (organizational charts), Auditor/Treasurer (Q2 2024 financial update), and County Administrator regarding Fairgrounds property with quit claim deeds from the City of Le Center and the Fair Association.

• Consent agenda: Approve July 23 board minutes, county claims, EFT report, personal leave of absence for employee #1785 (Jul 31–Sep 6, 2024), and July transfers
• Public Health Director Megan Kirby presents annual agency evaluation (1 hour)
• Auditor/Treasurer Dani Ongie presents Q2 2024 financial update: revenues/expenditures, fund balance, debt service, investments
• County Administrator Joe Martin discusses Fairgrounds property, including City of Le Center quit claim, Fair Association quit claim, and memo of understanding
• Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF) update by Tim Penny

Board of Commissioners

The board will hold a final public hearing on a DNR petition to alter the alignment and install an outlet structure for Le Sueur County Ditch 15, and may issue findings and an order. Consent agenda items include a tobacco license renewal for Little Dandy in Le Center and approval of July 16 minutes. Presentations cover planning/zoning, HR, veterans services, and two new DNR wildlife property acquisitions (Ottawa 8A and Ottawa T9 O'Brien). A work session on the Capital Improvement Plan is also scheduled.

• Public hearing on Le Sueur County Ditch 15 realignment and outlet structure (DNR petition)
• Two new DNR wildlife property acquisitions: Ottawa 8A and Ottawa T9 O'Brien
• 2024-2025 Tobacco License Renewal for Little Dandy, Le Center
• Consent agenda: July 16 board minutes and electronic funds transfer report
• Work session on Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) with Joe Martin

Board of Adjustments

The Le Sueur County Board of Adjustment will consider four applications for variances from the county zoning ordinance. These requests involve setbacks for residential additions and a large solar energy system, as well as impervious surface limits.

• Variance request for a solar energy system to reduce Scenic Byway ROW setback from 5,280 to 3,800 feet in Kasota Township
• Variance request for a dwelling addition in Lanesburgh Highlands to reduce front road ROW setback from 65 to 60 feet
• Variance request in Cleveland Township to reduce rear yard setback from 40 to 17 feet for a deck and porch
• Variance request in Bakers Bay Subdivision to increase impervious surface coverage from 31.7% to 38.1%

Board of Commissioners

The Le Sueur County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on a proposed solid waste ordinance and receive presentations from MNDOT on the 10-year Capital Highway Investment Plan (CHIP), the County Engineer, and the Director of Human Services. The consent agenda includes approval of previous meeting minutes, county claims, a workforce development joint powers agreement, a foster care transportation contract, and a personal leave request.

• Public hearing on proposed Solid Waste Ordinance
• MNDOT presentation on 10-year Capital Highway Investment Plan (CHIP)
• South Central Workforce Development Area Joint Powers Agreement through 2028
• Foster Care Transportation Contract with WEM for 2024-2026
• Approval of July 2 and July 8, 2024 board minutes

Planning and Zoning Comission

The Commission will consider two interim use permit applications. One request involves establishing an RV repair business in Lanesburgh Township, while another concerns a retaining wall on Lake Washington. The meeting also includes the review of warrants and claims.

• Interim Use Permit for an RV repair business in Lanesburgh Township
• After-the-fact Interim Use Permit for a retaining wall in Washington Township
• Review of warrants and claims

Board of Commissioners

The Le Sueur County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding an amendment to the Flood Plain Ordinance. Aaron Stubbs, Planning & Zoning Administrator, is scheduled to present information related to the ordinance amendment.

• Public Hearing: Flood Plain Ordinance amendment

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review June 2024 board minutes and Drainage Authority records for several districts. The meeting includes flood updates from the County Engineer and SWCD. The board will also consider recommendations to grant regular status to two Human Services employees.

• Recommendation to grant regular status to Kayla Wolff, Mental Health Professional
• Recommendation to grant regular status to Angela Taylor, Collections Officer
• Review of Drainage Authority Board Minutes for CD 29, 40, 45, 45S7, 45L1S7, 46 and 70
• Flood updates from the County Engineer and SWCD
• Discussion regarding ditch mowing and spraying

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing to review redetermination recommendations and outlet charges for multiple county ditches. The board may also consider the consolidation of specific drainage systems, including CD 45, 45 Spur 7, and 45 Lateral 1 Spur 7.

• Redetermination recommendations for County Ditches 29, 40, 45, 45 Spur 7, 45 Lateral 1 Spur 7, 46, and 70
• Proposed consolidation of CD 45, 45 Spur 7, and 45 Lateral 1 Spur 7
• Presentation of outlet charges for various drainage systems

Board of Commissioners

The Board will consider orders to initiate proceedings for the redetermination of benefits on County Ditches 36, 59, and 68. The agenda also includes updates regarding flood situations and an emergency declaration. Other business involves contract renewals and personnel recommendations.

• Redetermination of benefits for County Ditches 36, 59, and 68
• Emergency Declaration and flood updates
• Renewal of ELS and DNR contracts for the License Bureau
• Granting regular status to Jail Administrator Jeremy Swenson
• Site plan reviews for Pioneer Power and Hiniker properties

Board of Adjustments

The Board will consider multiple applications for property variances across various townships. These requests include adjustments to setbacks, lot dimensions, and structure expansions.

• Variance for a screened porch in Lexington Township
• Shoreland setback and surface coverage variances at Lake Francis
• Lot area reduction for platting in Lanesburgh Township (Lot 2)
• Multi-component lot dimension variances in Lanesburgh Township (Lot 1)
• Structure enlargement variance in Elysian Township

Planning and Zoning Comission

The Commission will review applications for two 1 MW solar energy systems and several interim use permits for lakefront work. They will also consider amendments to the county zoning ordinance regarding flood plains.

• Two 1 MW solar energy system permits in Kasota Township
• Zoning ordinance amendment for rules, definitions, and flood plains
• Dog kennel breeding and training permit amendment in Waterville Township
• Interim Use Permits for grading at Lake Washington
• Special event camping amendment for Pioneer Power Association

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review meeting minutes, county claims, and May transfers. The agenda includes tobacco license renewals for several local businesses and an update on the West Jefferson Sewer District. The Board of Appeal and Equalization will also address items including land sales and value changes.

• 2024-2025 Tobacco License Renewals for various Waterville, Le Center, and Elysian businesses
• West Jefferson Sewer District Quarterly Update
• Education Identity and Access Management Board Resolution
• Drainage updates from the County Administrator
• Board of Appeal and Equalization reviews including land sales and value changes

Board of Commissioners

The Board will review May 28 minutes and county claims. Presentations from the Public Health Director and County Engineer will cover highway department items and the 2023 annual report. A work session is scheduled to discuss Great River Energy work.

• Recommendation for regular status for Alisha Broden, Financial Assistance Supervisor
• Highway Department agenda items presentation
• Review of 2023 Annual Report
• Work session regarding Great River Energy work

Board of Commissioners

The Le Sueur County Board of Commissioners will review and approve the consent agenda, including the 2024-2025 solid waste license application and the electronic funds transfer report. They will also hear updates on a well sealing policy and a grant agreement for the City of Le Center, as well as HR organizational charts. A public hearing on cannabis ordinance revisions is scheduled, along with a work session on the water storage budget.

• 2024-2025 Solid Waste License Application
• Updated Well Sealing Policy and amendment to FY'23 Drinking Water Grant for City of Le Center
• HR organizational charts for Assessor's Office and Public Health
• Public hearing for cannabis ordinance revisions
• Work session on water storage budget with Environmental Resources and SWCD

Parks Board

The Le Sueur County Parks Board will review operational reports for Richter Woods, Geldner Saw Mill, and Lake Washington Regional Park. Members will discuss campground sites, roads, drinking fountains, and land use at Lake Washington. The board will also address a District Five vacancy, staff matters, and close out a DNR grant.

• Review of a District Five Parks Board vacancy
• Operational updates for Richter Woods and Geldner Saw Mill
• Lake Washington Regional Park campground sites, roads, and drinking fountains
• GMRPT/DNR grant closeout letter review
• Discussion of Eagle Scout projects and volunteer workdays at Lake Washington

Board of Commissioners

The Le Sueur County Board of Commissioners will consider several administrative items, including consent agenda approvals, a copier lease/purchase, and a land use plan RFP. The most significant actions involve setting a final hearing date for redetermination of benefits for multiple county ditches and considering resolutions to consolidate drainage systems. The board will also hold a public hearing on redetermination of benefits for County Ditch 9, 51, and 51 Lateral 1 Spur 2.

• Set final hearing for redetermination of benefits for County Ditches 29, 40, 45, 45 Spur 7 Lateral 1 Spur 7, 46, and 70 on June 27 at 9 a.m.
• Consider resolution to consolidate County Ditch 45, 45 Spur 7, and 45 Lateral 1 Spur 7.
• Public hearing on redetermination of benefits for County Ditch 9, 51, and 51 Lateral 1 Spur 2.
• Consider lease/purchase of copiers (proposal attached).
• Consider sub-agreement with Cannon River Watershed Joint Powers Organization for watershed plan implementation.

Board of Adjustments

The Le Sueur County Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on four variance applications. Two requests from New Energy Equity LLC seek to reduce scenic byway setback requirements for large solar energy systems on separate properties in Kasota Township. Beaver Dam Resort requests multiple variances to expand its operations on German Lake, and Mike and Sava Kral request variances for a property on Lake Washington. The board will also review and approve the agenda and previous meeting minutes.

• Variance to reduce scenic byway setback from 5,280 to 3,341 feet for solar system, Kasota Township (New Energy Equity LLC)
• Variance to reduce scenic byway setback from 5,280 to 3,030 feet for solar system, Kasota Township (New Energy Equity LLC)
• Beaver Dam Resort: increase impervious surface to 38.1-58.9%, boat slips to 50, reduce setbacks, increase density to 30 sites (German Lake)
• Kral: increase impervious coverage to 49.51%, reduce OHWL setback to 45 ft, reduce road ROW setback to 13 ft (Lake Washington)

Planning and Zoning Comission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will review applications for a storage facility in Lanesburgh Township and a short-term rental in Kasota Township. The commission will also consider an amendment to the zoning ordinance regarding cannabis-related businesses.

• Ordinance amendment to allow cannabis-related business as a Conditional Use
• Conditional Use Permit for a self-service storage facility in Lanesburgh Township
• Interim Use Permit for a short-term private lodging rental in Kasota Township

Board of Commissioners

The Le Sueur County Board of Commissioners will review and approve the consent agenda, including claims, licenses, and personnel changes, and hear updates from county staff on highway, public health, and environmental projects. They will also consider a grievance and discuss a work session on insurance.

• Liquor license approvals for Beaver Dam (Elysian Township) and St. Thomas Sportsman's Club (Derrynane Township)
• Bid results for Le Sueur County Ditch 23
• Quarterly update on Upper Cannon River Flood Study
• Grant regular status to Shantelle Colum, Engineering Technician III/Inspector
• Vance Rolfzen, Teamsters 320 - Ann Sunderman Grievance

Board of Commissioners

The Le Sueur County Board of Commissioners is meeting to approve the consent agenda, which includes the April 16 board minutes and 2024-2025 solid waste license applications. They will also hear updates from county staff on planning and zoning, highway department items including bid tabulations, human resources, a Department of Corrections comprehensive plan, and a first-quarter financial update. The meeting includes a public open forum for private citizens and a work session on the land use plan.

• 2024-2025 Solid Waste License Applications
• Highway department items and bid tabulation
• Department of Corrections Comprehensive Plan
• Quarter 1 2024 financial update: revenues/expenditures, fund balance, debt service, investments
• Work session on Land Use Plan

Board of Adjustments

The Le Sueur County Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on five variance applications. The board will decide whether to grant each request, which include setback reductions, impervious surface increase, and a dog-breeding facility limit. The meeting is open to the public, and all comments must be directed to the board.

• Mark Stelter requests extension of variance for setbacks on German Lake (OHWL, bluff, septic, side yard, road ROW)
• James Robinson requests variance to reduce bluff setback to 7, 21, and 23 feet for septic drainfield near Shanaska Creek
• Mary Hirn requests variance to increase impervious surface from 25% to 26.2% for retaining wall on Lake Jefferson
• Alyssa & James Simon request variance to exceed 40 dogs for dog-breeding/training facility in Waterville Township
• Jason Phillips et al. request variance for road ROW, lot size/depth, and guest cottage size on Lake Jefferson

Board of Commissioners

The Le Sueur County Board of Commissioners is meeting to review and approve the consent agenda, including county claims and the electronic funds transfer report. They will hear presentations from county officials on a federal boating safety grant, a joint powers agreement for a drug task force, Memorial Day funds, and a drainage management grant. The board will also consider bids for mowing and spraying county ditches, including County Ditch 62, and hold work sessions on a boundary commission and a solid waste ordinance.

• 2024 State of MN Federal Boating Safety Supplemental Patrol Grant Contract Agreement
• Cannon River Drug and Violent Offender Task Force - Joint Powers Agreement
• CD 23 Alternative Side Inlet Multipurpose Drainage Management Grant $111,087
• 2024 Mowing and Spraying Bids for County Ditch 62
• Work session on Solid Waste Ordinance

Planning and Zoning Comission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider two Interim Use Permit applications. One request involves a short-term lodging rental in the Wildwood Subdivision on Lake Jefferson, while another proposes a tree service business in Ottawa Township.

• Interim Use Permit for short-term lodging rental at Lake Jefferson (Wildwood Subdivision)
• Interim Use Permit for a tree service business in Ottawa Township
• Approval of March 14, 2024 meeting minutes

Le Sueur-Waseca Community Health Board

The Le Sueur-Waseca Community Health Board is scheduled to review five attached documents at its April 2, 2024 meeting. The provided agenda text lists only document titles, including past meeting minutes, shared staffing notes, subcommittee records, and a public health newsletter. No specific votes, funding approvals, or policy changes are detailed in this excerpt.

• Review of February 6, 2024 CHB meeting minutes
• Discussion of shared staffing key points
• Notes from March 8, 2024 SCHSA committee meeting
• Inaugural newsletter on public health system transformation

Board of Commissioners

The Le Sueur County Board of Commissioners is meeting to approve the consent agenda, which includes minutes, claims, transfers, and personnel actions granting regular status to six employees. The board will also hear presentations from the Human Resources Director on length of service, the County Engineer on highway items, and the SWCD District Manager on the 2023 annual report. A public open forum is scheduled for citizen comments.

• Consent agenda includes claims, electronic funds transfer report, and March 2024 transfers
• Grant regular status to six employees: Joshua Gare, George Phillips, Joseph Sullivan, Nicole Jarvis, Jennifer Janovsky, Tina Hering
• Human Resources Director Theresa Kubes to present on length of service
• County Engineer Dave Tiegs to present highway department agenda items
• SWCD District Manager Mike Schultz to present 2023 SWCD annual report

Board of Commissioners

The Le Sueur County Board of Commissioners is meeting to approve routine items, including minutes, an electronic funds transfer report, and liquor license renewals. They will also hear a rezoning request and consider a recommendation to purchase a tax-forfeit parcel from the state for $7,810.

• Rezoning request (details in supporting documents)
• Purchase option for tax forfeit parcel 05.023.0200 from MN DNR for $7,810
• 2024 liquor license renewals: Best Point Resort (on-sale & off-sale) and Waterville Baseball Club (on-sale)
• Approval of March 19, 2024 board minutes and summary minutes
• Electronic funds transfer report for 3-26-24

Board of Adjustments

The Le Sueur County Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on two variance applications. One seeks to reduce a rear yard setback from 50 to 44 feet for a deck in an Agricultural district, and the other to reduce a road right-of-way setback from 25 to 9 feet for a detached garage in a shoreland district. The board will also review and approve the agenda and prior meeting minutes.

• Variance for Michael Weinandt: reduce rear yard setback from 50 to 44 feet for a deck, Agriculture 'A' District, Lanesburgh Township, Section 34
• Variance for Jay & Michelle Folk: reduce road ROW setback from 25 to 9 feet for a detached garage, Recreational Residential 'RR' Shoreland District, Lake Washington, Washington Township, Loeffler Subdivision #1, Lot 12
• Approval of 02-15-2024 draft minutes
• Discussion of warrants/claims

Board of Commissioners

The Le Sueur County Board of Commissioners will review and approve the consent agenda, which includes county claims, permits for charitable gambling events, and personnel actions. The board will also receive updates from the highway, IT, human resources, human services, and county administrator departments, including a quarterly report on the West Jefferson Sewer District. A work session on elevator remodifications is scheduled after the regular meeting.

• County claims approval
• Exempt permit for Giant Days Celebration bingo at Caribou Gun Club on 4/20/24
• Exempt permit for Ducks Unlimited raffle at Neisen's Riverside Sports Bar on 4/3/24
• Purchase of service agreement with Cleveland Public School ISD 391 for student transportation (9/1/23-8/31/25)
• 2024 PC purchase quotes from SHI, QUOTE-24628612, QUOTE-3830146, and MARCO

Planning and Zoning Comission

The Commission will consider a request to rezone 29.1 acres in Derrynane Township from an Agriculture "A" District to a General Industry "I" District. The agenda also includes the approval of the March 14 agenda and January 11 draft minutes.

• Rezoning of 29.1 acres in Derrynane Township from Agriculture "A" to General Industry "I"
• Approval of March 14, 2024 agenda
• Approval of January 11, 2024 draft minutes

Board of Commissioners

The Le Sueur County Board of Commissioners is meeting to approve routine items, including minutes, claims, and personnel changes, and to hear presentations on a grant for land survey remonumentation and a caretaker contract for Lake Washington. The board will also open bids for a highway project and discuss intersection safety in a work session.

• Bid opening for highway department project at 9:30 a.m.
• Resolution authorizing grant submittal for remonumentation
• Lake Washington caretaker contract
• Regular status for Samantha Hoelscher, Agency Social Worker
• Exempt permit for Le Sueur County Friends Raffle at Caribou Gun Club

Board of Commissioners

The Le Sueur County Board of Commissioners will hold its regular meeting, covering consent agenda items, a feedlot annual report, a ditch specialist budget, and a work session on building violation reporting. The meeting includes public open forum and committee reports.

• Liquor license renewal for Caribou Gun Club
• Regular status for Deputy Sheriff Alyson Deegan and Office Support Specialist Nicole Gehrke
• 2023 County Feedlot Annual Report
• 2024 Ditch Specialist Budget
• Work session on building violation reporting and aerial photography

Parks Board

The board will elect officers for one-year terms and approve previous meeting minutes. Members will review 2023 revenue, expenses, and camping data for regional parks. The agenda also includes a review of the 2024 budget and Lake Washington construction project expenses.

• Election of President, Vice President, and Secretary for one-year terms
• Review of 2023 Lake Washington Regional Park reservations ($48,052 online; $24,335 manual)
• Review of 2023 budget actuals ($465,096.16 revenue and $380,446 expenses)
• Review of the 2024 budget set at $460,563 for both revenue and expenses
• Discussion regarding Lake Washington caretaker position and ice vendor

Board of Commissioners

The Le Sueur County Board of Commissioners will review and approve a consent agenda covering routine items like minutes, contracts, and personnel status changes. They will also hear presentations on human services, fraud cooperation, highway items, and a road name change in Lake View Estates, plus consider a watercraft inspection agreement with WaterGuards LLC.

• Professional services contract for guardianship/conservatorship with Alternative Resolutions, Inc. of Owatonna
• South Central Workforce Development Area Joint Powers Agreement through June 30, 2028
• Resolution to rename a road in Lake View Estates subdivision
• WaterGuards LLC watercraft inspection services agreement for 2024
• 2024 Le Sueur County Wellness Program Plan approval

Board of Adjustments

The Le Sueur County Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on two variance applications. One seeks to expand a nonconforming structure on Lake Jefferson; the other requests multiple variances for impervious surface and setbacks on Lake Volney. The board will also review and approve the agenda and draft minutes from the previous meeting.

• Variance for Joseph Murilla Jr. to expand nonconforming structure by changing roof pitch and enclosing carport in RR Shoreland District, Lake Jefferson, French Addition, Elysian Township
• Variance for Johnson Reiland Builders & Remodelers and Montgomery & Ann McKay to increase impervious surface from 25% to 34.4%, reduce OHWL setback from 100 to 93 feet, increase shore impact zone impervious surface from 100 to 339 sq ft, and reduce road ROW setback from 10 to 7 feet on Lake Volney, Minar Subdivision, Kilkenny Township
• Approval of February 15, 2024 agenda and draft January 18, 2024 minutes

Le Sueur County Family Services Collaborative

The Le Sueur County Family Services Collaborative Planning & Steering Committee is meeting virtually to discuss routine updates and review the progress of a mental health initiative. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific decisions or proposals listed.

• Mental Health Initiative Progress Review

Board of Commissioners

The Le Sueur County Board of Commissioners is meeting to consider routine consent agenda items, including claims and meeting minutes, and to hear departmental reports. They will discuss the 2024 ditch specialist budget and a contract with the SWCD, highway department items including a CSAH 37 turnback MOU, a watershed plan agreement, and a Lake Washington construction project. The board will also act on a petition for Le Sueur County Ditch 15 and appoint an engineer.

• 2024 Ditch Specialist Budget and contract with Le Sueur SWCD for ditch inspections
• Memorandum of Agreement for Middle Minnesota River One Watershed One Plan
• Lake Washington Construction Project
• Petition from MNDNR for Le Sueur County Ditch 15 and appointment of Bailey Griffin (ISG) as engineer
• Off-site gambling application for Knights of Columbus bingo at Caribou Gun Club on 3/16/2024

Board of Commissioners

The Le Sueur County Board of Commissioners is meeting to review and approve routine items including minutes, financial reports, and a consent agenda. They will also hear updates from county staff, including a proposal to change the Lake Washington Regional Park caretaker position from a county employee to an independent contractor, and a work session on a potential bike trail project along Highway 13. The meeting includes a public open forum for private citizens.

• Approve 2024 Independent Caretaker Contract for Lake Washington Regional Park and Campground
• Review and approve updated Drainage Manual
• MOU with City of Le Center for retaining wall
• Work session on potential bike trail on Highway 13 from New Prague to Waterville connecting to Sakatah Trail
• Quarter 4 2023 financial update

Board of Adjustments

The Le Sueur County Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on two variance applications from property owners seeking relief from zoning setback and structure requirements on German Lake and Lake Jefferson. The board will also review and approve the agenda and draft minutes from prior meetings. The meeting includes an onsite visit before the formal hearing.

• Variance for Jeffrey & Barbara Louks: reduce side setback 10 to 5 ft, rear 15 to 6 ft, septic setback 20 to 6 ft, increase accessory height 20 to 23 ft, size 2,000 to 2,112 sq ft, septic side setback 10 to 0 ft; Holiday Park Subdivision, Lots 10 & 11, Elysian Township
• Variance for Peter & Amy Theleman: reduce OHWL setback 100 to 81 ft and side setback 10 to 9 ft for a deck; Beaver Dam Subdivision, Lots 7 & 8, Elysian Township
• Approval of draft minutes from December 21 and December 28, 2023 meetings
• Onsite inspection at 1:45 PM before the 3:00 PM meeting

Board of Commissioners

The Le Sueur County Board of Commissioners will review routine consent items, hear updates from county departments, and take action on several items including a FEMA hazard mitigation grant for a flood study, a LiDAR contract, and a public hearing on feedlot ordinance revisions. The meeting also includes a one-hour discussion on the treatment court program.

• Resolution to accept FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant funds for Upper Cannon River Flood Study
• Agreement with Bolton & Menk for flood study
• Public hearing on feedlot ordinance revisions (Sec. 4 and Sec. 16)
• LiDAR contract with geospatial services
• 2024 Presidential Nomination Primary and other election ballot board resolutions

Planning and Zoning Comission

The Le Sueur County Planning and Zoning Commission will review an application from Thomas and Mandy Rother for an Interim Use Permit regarding a short-term rental. The meeting also includes the approval of previous meeting minutes and agenda items.

• Interim Use Permit (IUP) application for short-term rental by Thomas & Mandy Rother

Le Sueur County Family Services Collaborative

The Le Sueur County Family Services Collaborative is holding a planning and steering committee meeting. The group will review the More Resilient Minnesota Initiative and data from the Minnesota Student Survey on Adverse Childhood Experiences, followed by Phase 3 brainstorming. The agenda is otherwise routine, covering minutes, coordinator and partner updates, and concluding remarks.

• Review of More Resilient Minnesota Initiative
• Data from Minnesota Student Survey on Adverse Childhood Experiences
• Phase 3 brainstorming session

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will conduct annual reorganization, including the election of a 2024 Chair and Vice-Chair. The meeting includes discussions on parking lot bids, legal newspaper opportunities, and several county policy approvals.

• Election of 2024 Board Chair and Vice-Chair
• Parking Lot Bids motion to proceed with expenditure
• Open Bids for 2024 Legal Newspaper
• Review of 2024 Surveyor Contract
• Review of Sewer District Maintenance Contract