Le Sueur County public meetings in 2025

Board of Commissioners

The Le Sueur County Board will review and approve its consent agenda, which includes the December 16 board minutes, grant and security agreements for the ReConnect and broadband programs, and a payment of $69,287.30 to Selly Excavating. Commissioners will discuss service contracts for law enforcement with the cities of Kasota, Elysian and Kilkenny, as well as an EMPG grant agreement. Additional agenda items cover the Cannon River Fish Passage Project at Gorman Lake Dam, a cooperative agreement for the Bradshaw Woods Project, and a caretaker contract for Lake Washington Campground.

• Law Enforcement Service Contracts for Kasota, Elysian, and Kilkenny
• EMPG Grant Agreement
• Cannon River Fish Passage Project at Gorman Lake Dam
• Bradshaw Woods Project cooperative agreement with Great River Greening
• Lake Washington Campground caretaker contract

The Le Sueur County Board approved the 2025 Highway Department budget amendments, paid the City of New Prague invoice for Alton Avenue improvements, and entered law‑enforcement service agreements with the cities of Kasota, Elysian and Kilkenny. It also approved a $19,075 emergency‑management grant, several professional service agreements (including broadband consulting and West Jefferson Sewer District management), and related contracts, all by unanimous vote.

• Approved payment of City of New Prague invoice for Alton Avenue Improvements (unanimous)
• Approved Proposed 2025 Highway Department Budget Amendments (unanimous)
• Approved law‑enforcement services agreement with City of Kasota (71 hrs/month, rates $45‑$60) (unanimous)
• Approved law‑enforcement services agreement with City of Elysian (30 hrs/month, rates $45‑$60) (unanimous)
• Approved law‑enforcement services agreement with City of Kilkenny (10 hrs/month, rates $45‑$60) (unanimous)
• Approved 2024 Emergency Management Performance Grant with MN Dept. of Public Safety for $19,075 (unanimous)
• Approved Broadband Consulting Service Agreement with Barbara Droher Kline, up to $10,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Professional Service Agreement with Trident Water Systems for West Jefferson Sewer District management (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Le Sueur County Board of Commissioners will hold a final public hearing on December 18, 2025 to consider redetermination recommendations, including outlet charges, for County Ditches 9, 15, 36, 51, 51 Lateral 1 Spur 2, 59 and 68. After public comment, the board will deliberate and take action on each ditch. A consolidation hearing will also be held for CD 51 together with its Lateral 1 Spur 2. No other agenda items are listed.

• Final hearing and board action on County Ditch 9
• Final hearing and board action on County Ditch 15
• Final hearing and board action on County Ditch 36
• Final hearing, board action and consolidation hearing for County Ditch 51 and its Lateral 1 Spur 2
• Final hearing and board action on County Ditch 59 and County Ditch 68

Board of Commissioners

The Le Sueur County Board of Commissioners will review proposed changes to 2026 user fees and a USDA Broadband Project representative. The meeting includes various contract approvals for human services and public safety software.

• Proposed 2026 User Fees Changes
• Pay Request #3 for Brunz Construction (CD 23 ASI Project) for $15,621.53
• Minnesota Department of Human Services County Grant Contract for $16,310
• Software License and Hosting Agreement with Chenosa Systems Corporation for Sheriff's Office
• 2026 Ditch Specialist Budget and SWCD Drainage Contract

The Le Sueur County Board approved numerous 2026 administrative items, including commissioner salaries, per diems, leadership pay ranges, and revised user fees. They also approved several contracts, including a software agreement for the Sheriff's Office and a ditch inspection contract with the SWCD. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved 2026 commissioner base salary of $37,286.50 (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 per diems: $75 half-day, $100 full-day (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 salary ranges for 22 leadership positions (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 hourly rates for 23 leadership incumbents (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 user fees with new minimums (unanimous)
• Approved Sheriff's software license agreement with Chenosa Systems (unanimous)
• Approved SWCD ditch inspection contract with hourly rates (unanimous)
• Approved MOU with Waterville Elysian Morristown School for mental health screenings (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Le Sueur County Board will review and approve a consent agenda that includes the November 25, 2025 board minutes, county claims, and human services claims. A public open forum will hear a request to use Ney Park for a snowmobile trail. The board will hold a user‑fees public hearing to approve the 2026 user fees, followed by a budget‑levy hearing to present the 2026 budget and vote on the levy and overall budget.

• Consent agenda: November 25, 2025 board minutes, county claims, human services claims
• Public open forum: request to use Ney Park for a snowmobile trail
• User‑fees public hearing: approve 2026 user fees
• Budget‑levy public hearing: present 2026 budget
• Approve 2026 levy and overall 2026 budget

The commissioners unanimously approved the meeting agenda and consent items. They authorized the Snowmobile Trails Association to use Ney Environmental Center Road for 2026. The board adopted the 2026 final levy, a 4.4% increase to $30,337,063, and approved the accompanying 2026 budgets. User‑fee changes were tabled until December 16, 2025.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items (unanimous)
• Authorized Snowmobile Trails Association to use Ney Environmental Center Road for 2026 (unanimous)
• Opened and then closed public hearing on 2026 user‑fee changes (unanimous)
• Tabled 2026 user‑fee changes until Dec 16 2025 (unanimous)
• Adopted 2026 final levy: 4.4% increase to $30,337,063.00 (unanimous)
• Adopted 2026 budgets and expenditures (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting until Dec 16 2025 at 9:00 a.m. (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Le Sueur County Board of Commissioners will discuss public health opioid applications and USDA approvals for a broadband project. The meeting also includes personnel policy updates and a software renewal for Microsoft.

• Opioid applications for Human Services, Public Health, Mankato Chemical Health, SCCBI, and United Way
• USDA document approval for Broadband Project
• Microsoft 2026 Software Renewal
• December 2025 personnel policy updates
• Work session regarding county owned parcels

The Le Sueur County Board unanimously approved a grant of up to $1 million from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Utilities Service. It also authorized funding and contracts for several road projects, a Microsoft software renewal, and multiple opioid‑treatment applications. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Approved up to $1 million USDA Rural Utilities Service grant (unanimous)
• Approved pursuit of 2025 Local Road Improvement Program funding for CSAH 15 reconstruction (unanimous)
• Approved MNDOT Contract No. 1061323 for roundabout detour at Trunk Highways 13 & 99, $46,038.95 reimbursement (unanimous)
• Approved Design Services Agreement with Bolton & Menk, not‑to‑exceed $290,350 for CSAH 46 & 47 project (unanimous)
• Approved Microsoft 2026 Software Renewal with SHI, $70,802.32 (unanimous)
• Approved LSC Opioid Application for Human Services, $44,774.00 (unanimous)
• Approved LSC Opioid Application for Greater Mankato Area United Way, $25,000.00 (unanimous)
• Approved Secretary’s Certificate Resolution (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss the final budget and the USDA Broadband Project. The meeting includes reviews of guardianship and human services contracts and updates on water resource grants.

• Review of the Final Budget
• USDA Broadband Project update
• Guardianship contracts for Alternative Resolutions, Wings, and Southern Minnesota Guardianship Services
• MVAC Contract for MFIP/DWP Services
• FY '26-27 Natural Resources Block Grants agreement with the Board of Water and Soil Resources

The Le Sueur County Board unanimously approved the agenda and consent agenda. It also approved a USDA million‑dollar broadband grant deposit account, a CPA services agreement, the $1,000,000 ReCONNECT broadband grant, a $130,932 state water‑soil resources block grant, a revised low‑income subsurface sewage treatment grant policy, and a $118,000 payment for an elevator modernization project. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved USDA Million Dollar Broadband Grant deposit account with First National Bank of Le Center (unanimous)
• Approved CPA firm agreement for USDA broadband grant compliance (unanimous)
• Approved ReCONNECT Program Grant and Security Agreement for $1,000,000 broadband grant (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2026‑2027 State Water and Soil Resources Natural Resources Block Grant for $130,932 (unanimous)
• Approved revised Le Sueur County Subsurface Sewage Treatment System Low‑Income Grant Policy 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved $118,000 payment for Hillside Court Apartments elevator modernization (unanimous)

Board of Adjustments

The Board of Adjustment will consider several variance requests regarding zoning ordinances. These include extensions for solar energy system setbacks and requests for residential and agricultural setback reductions.

• Three variance extensions for Large Solar Energy System setbacks from Scenic Byway Right-Of-Way in Kasota Township
• Variance request for animal feedlot and dwelling setbacks in Ottawa Township (David M Jones)
• Variance request for dwelling, lot area, and feedlot setbacks in Ottawa Township (Josh & Melissa Edmondson)
• Variance request for a 40' x 50' shed setback and septic system in Elysian Township (Kurt & Val Lukes)
• Variance requests for single-family dwelling and pool setbacks in Elysian Township (Schuchard and Moore)

Board of Commissioners

The commissioners discussed a repair/improvement request for a culvert on County Ditch 34 but did not take any action on it. Chairman Dave Preisler denied Ms. Salwei's request to allocate additional speaking time for the Erkels. No votes or other decisions were recorded.

• Denied request for additional public comment time (no vote recorded)

Board of Commissioners

The Board will review and approve the 2025‑2026 liquor license renewals for on‑sale and Sunday sales in Kasota Township and Elysian Township, pending planning and zoning approval. Commissioners will consider a resolution to update the county’s Local Option Sales Tax project list. A $265,000 buckthorn removal and control project for Bradshaw Woods will be presented by Great River Greening. A public hearing will address proposed ordinance revisions.

• 2025‑2026 liquor license renewal for MN Wing King/Food and Fun (Kasota Township) and Beaver Dam (Elysian Township) – pending planning & zoning approval
• Resolution to update Le Sueur County Local Option Sales Tax project list
• Buckthorn removal and control from Bradshaw Woods – $265,000 funded through Great River Greening
• Public hearing on ordinance revisions
• Work session on 2026 opioid funding applications

The commissioners approved a resolution that continues the countywide 0.5 % transportation sales tax and updates the list of projects funded by it. They also granted an interim use permit for grading and pier installation at Lake Jefferson, approved a leave of absence for Employee #1785, and adopted revisions to an ordinance effective Dec 1, 2025. The consent agenda and the meeting agenda were approved unanimously, and the board adjourned at 9:00 p.m.

• Approved agenda for the business of the day (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items (unanimous)
• Granted Interim Use Permit to Goodrich Construction (5‑0 roll call)
• Approved Resolution updating Transportation Local Option Sales Tax projects list (unanimous)
• Approved leave of absence for Employee #1785, Nov 7‑30, 2025 (unanimous)
• Opened public hearing on ordinance revisions (unanimous)
• Adopted proposed ordinance revisions effective Dec 1, 2025 (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Le Sueur County Board will consider renewal applications for Sunday liquor licenses at Le Sueur Country Club and Lakeside at Shoreland, and a wine with strong beer license for Caribou Gun Club. The board will award a bid for underground fiber optic installation in rural Montgomery and Kilkenny Townships and will approve opening a Deposit Control Agreement account with First National Bank of Le Center for federal broadband funds. A public hearing will be held on updating the Transportation Local Option Sales Tax projects list, and a work session will discuss the planned 2027 reconstruction of County State‑Aid Highway 15.

• Renewal of On‑Sale Sunday liquor licenses for Le Sueur Country Club (Sharon Township) and Lakeside at Shoreland (Kasota Township)
• Renewal of Wine with Strong Beer license for Caribou Gun Club (Sharon Township)
• Bid award for underground fiber optic installation in Montgomery and Kilkenny Townships
• Request to open a Deposit Control Agreement account with First National Bank of Le Center for broadband funds
• Public hearing on proposed update to the Transportation Local Option Sales Tax Projects List

The commissioners approved the meeting agenda and consent items, including 2026 health‑insurance contributions for single and family plans. They awarded the $559,090.51 underground broadband contract to Tjader & Highstrom Utility Services and opened a new bank account for the federal broadband funds. The board also approved easement payments, a tandem plow‑truck purchase, and held a public hearing on the transportation sales‑tax projects list.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 single and family health‑insurance employer contributions (unanimous)
• Awarded $559,090.51 broadband underground contract to Tjader & Highstrom Utility Svcs (unanimous)
• Approved opening new bank account with First National Bank for broadband funds (unanimous)
• Approved $2,000 payment for temporary easement and tree removal on Parcel A (unanimous)
• Approved $2,000 payment for temporary easement and tree removal on Parcel B (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of tandem plow‑truck package for $361,198.88 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Le Sueur County Board of Commissioners will approve the 2025‑2026 liquor license renewals for six businesses across several townships. The agenda also includes a permit application for the Giant Days Celebration at Caribou Gun Club, recommendations to grant regular status to two full‑time Social Services Supervisors, and reviews of county and human services claims. An electronic funds transfer report will be presented, and a public open forum will allow residents brief comments.

• Liquor license renewal for Boondocks (Cleveland Township) – off‑sale license
• Liquor license renewal for Little Dandy (Lexington Township) – on‑sale and Sunday license
• LG220 Exempt Permit application for Giant Days Celebration, Bingo & Raffle on 12/6/2025 at Caribou Gun Club, 30649 380th St, Le Sueur MN 56058
• Recommendation to grant regular status to Roxanne Braun‑Billings, full‑time Social Services Supervisor, effective Oct 20 2025
• Recommendation to grant regular status to Audrey Krenik, full‑time Social Services Supervisor, effective Oct 20 2025

The Le Sueur County Board approved the meeting agenda and the full consent agenda, which included routine items such as minutes, claims, and liquor license renewals. The Board also approved the Operation Green Light for Veterans 2025 proclamation, a new Medical Examiner contract with Dr. Kelly Mills, and a restructuring of the Highway Department organizational chart. Additional approvals were made for extending the Inspire Services contract, a new ACS Support Services Agreement with TriMin Systems, and the meeting was adjourned to October 28, 2025.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items (unanimous)
• Approved Operation Green Light for Veterans 2025 proclamation (unanimous)
• Approved Medical Examiner contract with Dr. Kelly Mills through 12/31/2029 (unanimous)
• Approved restructured Highway Department org chart reducing 5 workers and adding 5 Motor Grader positions (unanimous)
• Approved second amendment to Inspire Services contract extending to 6/30/2026 (unanimous)
• Approved ACS Support Services Agreement with TriMin Systems at $1,800 annually (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting until October 28, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. (unanimous)

Planning and Zoning Comission

The Le Sueur County Planning and Zoning Commission will approve the agenda and the draft minutes from the September 18, 2025 meeting. It will hear a request from Goodrich Construction for an Interim Use Permit to grade, excavate and fill one cubic yard on Lots 2 and 3 of Biehn's Subdivision, Washington Township, for helical pier installation in a Recreational Residential Shoreland District at Lake Jefferson. The commission will also consider two zoning ordinance amendments: one adding cannabis‑related business definitions and permitted districts, and another changing setback rules for grain bins and related structures.

• Approve the October 16, 2025 agenda and the September 18, 2025 draft minutes
• Interim Use Permit request for grading 1 cubic yard on Lots 2 & 3, Biehn's Subdivision, Washington Township, to install helical piers in the RR Shoreland District of Lake Jefferson
• Zoning ordinance amendment to adopt standards and definitions for cannabis‑related businesses and specify allowable zoning districts (affects Sections 4, 7, 8, 10, 11, 13.2, 13.4)
• Zoning ordinance amendment to exempt grain bins, grain legs, and grain‑handling components from internal setback requirements (affects Sections 7, 8, 10, 11, 13.2, 13.3, 13.4)

Le Sueur-Waseca Community Health Board

The board will meet on Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at 1:30 p.m. in the Waterville Senior Center. No specific agenda items are listed in the provided document.

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review the 2024 audit and a post-election review. They are considering a Joint Powers Agreement with the State of Minnesota for LSC Ditch 58 and various gambling permits.

• Joint Powers Agreement between State of Minnesota and Le Sueur County for LSC Ditch 58
• 2024 Audit presentation by Baker Tilly
• LG220 Exempt Permit for Le Sueur County Fair Foundation raffle at 1070 E Derrynane St
• LG214 and LG215 permits for Ducks Unlimited Frozen North Chapter 271 at 16945 320th St
• Recommendation to grant regular status to Deputy Sheriff Bryce Hermel

The Le Sueur County Board approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda, which included routine minutes, claims, permits and a regular status appointment. The Board also approved a wage adjustment for Chief Deputy Auditor‑Treasurer Brad Collins, the 2024 audit summary, and a proclamation for National 4‑H Week. Finally, the Board authorized proceeding with an order, appointing an ISG to review engineering and setting a public hearing for the CD58 Lake Henry Outlet Control Structure.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items including September 23 Board Minutes, County Claims, Human Services Claims, LG220 raffle permit, regular status for Deputy Sheriff Bryce Hermel, LG214 premises permit and LG215 gambling lease (unanimous)
• Approved wage adjustment for Brad Collins, Chief Deputy Auditor‑Treasurer, to $48.13 per hour effective Oct 6 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved 2024 Audit Summary (unanimous)
• Approved National 4‑H Week Proclamation (Oct 5‑11 2025) (unanimous)
• Approved order to initiate proceedings, appoint ISG to review engineering, and set public hearing date for CD58 Lake Henry Outlet Control Structure (unanimous)

Board of Adjustments

The Le Sueur County Board of Adjustment will consider three applications for variances from the county zoning ordinance. Each applicant seeks reduced setbacks to accommodate a subsurface sewage system, a pergola and porch, or an in‑ground pool. The board will discuss the proposals and make motions after public comment. No decisions are recorded in the agenda.

• Bintz: Reduce ROW setback from 10 ft to 3 ft and side‑yard setback from 10 ft to 4 ft for a subsurface sewage treatment system on Lot 8 & part of Lot 9, Elwood's Subdivision, Lexington Township.
• Dauk: Reduce ROW setback on Cape Horn Road from 65 ft to 52 ft, bluff setback from 30 ft to 22 ft, and enlarge a nonconforming structure for a 15 × 15 ft porch on Lot 6, Block 2, Jefferson Shores Subdivision, Cleveland Township.
• Stangler: Reduce OHWL setback from 250 ft to 196 ft for a 20 × 40 ft in‑ground pool in the Special Protection Shoreland District of Lake Pepin, Government Lot 3, Lanesburgh Township.

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review the proposed 2026 budget and levy. Other agenda items include a telecommute work policy and an easement agreement. The final 2026 budget and levy adoption is scheduled for December 2, 2025.

• 2026 Proposed Budget and Levy discussion
• Easement between the County and Hunts Place, LLC
• Telecommute work policy (January 2026)
• Regular status recommendation for Trevor Rudenick, Water Resource Planner
• TZD JOYRIDE Sponsors

The Le Sueur County Board approved the meeting agenda and consent agenda, then adopted a Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Cleveland for improvements to County State‑Aid Highways 46 and 47. It also approved the MNDOT contract for a new County Road Safety Plan, sunset the current Short‑Term Disability plan, and adopted a revised telecommute policy effective Jan. 1 2026. The Board granted an Interim Use Permit (3‑1 vote) and a Conditional Use Permit (4‑1 vote) for shoreline projects, and unanimously adopted the 2026 preliminary levy of $30,627,309, a 5.4% increase.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved MOU with City of Cleveland for CSAH 46/47 improvements (unanimous)
• Approved MNDOT Contract No. 1059833 for County Road Safety Plan (unanimous)
• Approved sunset of Short‑Term Disability plan (unanimous)
• Approved revised Le Sueur County Telecommute Policy (unanimous)
• Granted Interim Use Permit for Lake Washington property (3‑1, Preisler opposed)
• Adopted 2026 Preliminary Levy of $30,627,309 (5.4% increase) (unanimous)

Planning and Zoning Comission

The Le Sueur County Planning and Zoning Commission will review two permit applications. The first is an Interim Use Permit requested by Cory Atherton and owner Allan Schenk to grade, excavate, fill about 30 cubic yards and replace retaining walls on Lot 24 of Schmitts Plat No. 1 in Kasota Township’s Lake Washington shoreline district. The second is a Conditional Use Permit requested by William and Kimberly VanRyswyk to allow floodproofing‑alternative elevation methods in the Flood Fringe overlay and Recreational Residential district on Government Lot 4 in Waterville Township’s Lake Tetonka shoreline. The commission will hold a public hearing on each item before making a decision.

• Interim Use Permit for grading, excavating, filling ~30 cubic yards and replacing retaining walls on Lot 24, Schmitts Plat No. 1, Section 18, Kasota Township (Lake Washington shoreline)
• Conditional Use Permit for floodproofing‑alternative elevation methods in Flood Fringe "FF" overlay and Recreational Residential "RR" district on Government Lot 4, Section 20, Waterville Township (Lake Tetonka shoreline)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will conduct a public hearing regarding a cannabis ordinance and hold a final work session on the preliminary levy. The meeting includes reviews of opioid grant applications and a proposal for ten Canon copiers.

• Public hearing on Cannabis Ordinance
• Review and approval of Opioid grant applications
• Proposal for (10) Canon copiers
• LG220 Exempt Permit application for Ladies of Ducks Unlimited Girls with Guns Chapter 329
• Recording of a deed for property conveyed to the City of Waterville for a garage and fire station

The Board unanimously adopted the amended Ordinance Regulating Cannabis Businesses & Land Use, effective October 1, 2025. They also approved an amendment to Section 3.1 adding a 1,000‑ft setback for places of worship. A copier purchase from Marco for $78,900 plus $4,750 return costs was approved, and the County Opioid Applications were accepted. The meeting was adjourned until September 23, 2025.

• Adopted amended Cannabis Ordinance regulating businesses, effective Oct 1 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Section 3.1 adding 1,000‑ft worship place setback (unanimous)
• Approved copier purchase from Marco for $78,900 plus $4,750 return costs (unanimous)
• Approved Le Sueur County Opioid Applications (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items including payments totaling $271,772.31 (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting until Sep 23 2025 at 9:00 a.m. (unanimous)

Parks Board

The Le Sueur County Parks Board will review proposed 2026 user fees, a budget for the Parks and Ag Inspector, and a caretaker contract for Lake Washington Campground. The meeting also includes a public hearing on changes to Clear Lake Campground and a discussion on the Lake Jefferson Fishing Pier.

• Approve May 20, 2025 Minutes
• Review 2026 Parks/Ag Inspector Budget
• Review 2026 Parks User Fees
• Clear Lake Campground Proposed Changes
• Lake Jefferson Fishing Pier project

The Parks Board approved the minutes from the May 20, 2025 meeting. It approved a $265,000 grant to remove buckthorn at Bradshaw Woods. The board also decided to add posted tags to identify the four primitive sites at Clear Lake Camping. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved May 20, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved $265,000 grant for buckthorn removal at Bradshaw Woods
• Decided to add posted tags to highlight the four primitive sites at Clear Lake Camping
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

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 new dwellings and decks, as well as impervious surface limits.

• Terry Jandt: Variance for a 16' x 10' deck in Lanesburgh Township
• Sam Hanson: Side yard setback variance for a new dwelling in Kasota Township
• William & Kimberly Vanryswyk: Variance for decks and impervious surface at Lake Tetonka
• Gregory & Lisa Meyer: Variance for decks and impervious surface at Lake Jefferson

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss county claims, public health contracts, and an agreement with Scott County. The meeting includes a budget work session covering several county departments and services.

• Resolution to establish a UOCAVA Ballot board for the November 4, 2025 Election
• Scott County-Le Sueur County Household Hazardous Waste Agreement
• CIEL Strategic Innovations strategic plan contract
• Budget work session for HR, Auditor-Treasurer, Finance, Elections, Fair, and Broadband
• Recommendation to grant regular status to Sara Porter, Public Health Preparedness Specialist

The board unanimously approved the agenda and the consent agenda, which included board minutes, county and human services claims, a resolution to create a UOCAVA ballot board for the November 4, 2025 election, a recommendation to grant regular status to public health specialist Sara Porter, and vendor payments totaling $621,593.96. By a 5‑0 roll‑call vote, the board granted a re‑plat to create two residential lots in the Da Mar Estates 2nd Addition in Lake Washington’s Recreational Residential Shoreland District. The board also unanimously approved the Le Sueur and Scott Counties Household Hazardous Waste Agreement covering 2026‑2027. The meeting was adjourned until September 16, 2025.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items including UOCAVA ballot board resolution and vendor payments (unanimous)
• Granted re‑plat for Da Mar Estates 2nd Addition (5‑0 roll‑call)
• Approved Household Hazardous Waste Agreement (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting to Sep 16, 2025 (motion passed)

Board of Commissioners

The Le Sueur County Board of Commissioners will hold a routine meeting including approval of past minutes, a public open forum, and a budget work session. One decision item is the appointment of Mark Huntington to the Le Sueur County Housing and Redevelopment Authority Board.

• Appoint Mark Huntington to the Le Sueur County HRA Board
• Budget work session covering IT, Building and Maintenance, Library, Fleet, Capital Improvement, and Sewer District

The commissioners unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda items. They appointed Mark Huntington to the Le Sueur County HRA Board. They approved a final payment of $15,895.09 to Barnett Bros. Inc. for CP2430 (CSA​H 30 Reclamation Phase 1, Light‑weight Fill). The board adjourned until September 2, 2025 at 9:00 a.m.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items (unanimous)
• Appointed Mark Huntington to the Le Sueur County HRA Board (unanimous)
• Approved final payment of $15,895.09 to Barnett Bros. Inc. for CP2430 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting until September 2, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. (unanimous)

Planning and Zoning Comission

The Le Sueur County Planning and Zoning Commission will review two key items: a request to re-plat two residential lots in the Da Mar Estates 2nd Addition near Lake Washington, and proposed zoning ordinance amendments to regulate cannabis-related businesses. The meeting will also include procedural approvals of the agenda and previous meeting minutes.

• Re-plat request to split Lots 4, 5 & 6 in Da Mar Estates into two residential lots in RR Shoreland District
• Proposed zoning ordinance amendment to add Section 28 for cannabis business standards
• Approval of August 21, 2025 agenda and July 17, 2025 draft meeting minutes

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will conduct a hearing regarding the acceptance of repairs for County Ditch 23. The meeting also includes a budget work session for Land and Roads and the review of several service contracts.

• County Ditch 23 Repair Acceptance hearing
• Minnesota Department of Public Safety Crime Victim Services 2026 Grant Contract for $75,200.00
• Foster Care Transportation Agreement with Cleveland ISD #391
• Foster Care Transportation Agreement with LSH ISD #2397
• Budget work session for Recorder, Assessor, Parks and Ag Inspector, Highway, SWCD, and Sheriff's Office

The commissioners unanimously approved the agenda and the consent agenda items. They denied a grievance filed by a Teamsters member. The Drainage Authority resolution to assess $287,413.55 for Ditch 23, with 9‑year installments at 4% interest, was adopted by a 4‑yea, 0‑nay vote (1 absent). The board then adjourned until August 26, 2025.

• Agenda approved unanimously
• Consent agenda approved unanimously
• Teamsters grievance denied unanimously
• Findings & Order adopted unanimously
• Drainage Authority assessment resolution adopted (4 yeas, 0 nays, 1 absent)
• Board adjourned until August 26, 2025 (motion carried)

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 septic systems, home additions, and sheds, as well as accessory structure size limits.

• Variance request to reduce bluff setback from 30 to 20 feet for a septic system in Kasota Township
• Variance request to reduce private road ROW setback from 65 to 10 feet for a dwelling addition in Washington Township
• Variance request to reduce Ordinary High Water Level setback from 250 to 134 feet for a shed in Montgomery Township
• Variance request to increase max accessory structure area from 2,515 to 3,085 square feet in Lanesburgh Township

Board of Commissioners

The Le Sueur County Board of Commissioners will discuss a resolution for DNR property acquisition and review drainage crossing petitions. The meeting includes a public health agency review and a budget work session focused on public safety.

• Board Resolution for DNR property acquisition (Cordova WMA Tract 6)
• CD34 Erkel-Wacker Crossing Petition
• CD45 Crossing Discussion
• Exempt Permit application for The Mounted Posse of Le Sueur County raffle
• Budget work session for Public Safety, including Courts, Probation, and Attorney’s Office

The Le Sueur County Board approved the agenda and consent agenda, then granted several permits—including a Conditional Use Permit for a cannabis microbusiness, a dog‑kennel training facility, a firearm‑related home occupation, and grading for a wildlife pond project. The Board also approved a $110,000 drug‑treatment court agreement and service contracts for waste recycling and elevator maintenance. A petition for the CD34 Erkel‑Wacker Crossing was tabled.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Granted Conditional Use Permit to Emily Probst for cannabis microbusiness (5‑0)
• Granted After‑the‑Fact Conditional Use Permit to Darren & Haley Alick for dog‑kennel training facility (5‑0)
• Granted Interim Use Permit to Kristjan Theus for firearm cleaning business (5‑0)
• Granted Interim Use Permit to Tobin Pope for grading for wildlife pond project (5‑0)
• Approved Drug Treatment Court Cooperative Agreement up to $110,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Non‑Hazardous Waste & Recycling Service Agreement with LJP Waste Solutions (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Le Sueur County Board of Commissioners will meet on July 22, 2025, at 9 a.m. in the Commissioner’s Board Room to review and approve minutes, hear public comments, and receive reports from staff and consultants. A separate 2–3 hour budget work session will focus on Community Services, covering Public Health, Opioid Settlement, Veterans Services, Extension, Human Services, HRA, and Senior Citizens/Transit.

• Public Open Forum for private citizens (3-minute limit per speaker)
• Budget work session: Public Health (30 min), Opioid Settlement (10 min), Veterans Services (10 min), Extension (10 min), Human Services (1 hour), HRA (5 min), Senior Citizens/Transit (10 min)

The commissioners unanimously approved the agenda and the consent agenda, which included the July 15 board minutes. They also unanimously approved the MNDOT Agreement No. 1060717, awarding $205,679.40 for replacement of bridge 88016. In addition, the Economic Development/Tax Abatement Incentive Policy effective Jan. 1 2026 was approved, and the board adjourned until Aug. 5 2025.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda, including July 15 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved MNDOT Agreement No. 1060717, $205,679.40 bridge replacement funds (unanimous)
• Approved Economic Development/Tax Abatement Incentive Policy effective Jan 1 2026 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting until Aug 5 2025 (unanimous)

Planning and Zoning Comission

The Le Sueur County Planning and Zoning Commission will review five permit applications. These include requests for a cannabis microbusiness, a dog kennel, a firearm business, and two grading projects.

• Conditional Use Permit for a Cannabis Microbusiness in Montgomery Township
• After the Fact Conditional Use Permit for a dog kennel training and boarding facility in Derrynane Township
• Interim Use Permit for a firearm cleaning, repair, and appraisal business in Derrynane Township
• Interim Use Permit for grading 14.5 acres (23,000 cubic yards) for wildlife ponds in Waterville Township
• Interim Use Permit for removing 4 and constructing 3 retaining walls at Lake Washington in Kasota Township

Board of Commissioners

The Le Sueur County Board of Commissioners will hear a presentation from MNDOT regarding the 10-Year CHIP. The board is also deciding on several permits, a JPA termination, and a reclamation bond recommendation.

• MNDOT 10 Year CHIP presentation for District 7
• Resolution terminating the Immtrack Joint Powers Agreement
• Reclamation Bond Recommendation for Vetter Stone
• Solid Waste License Application for Fessel's Wood Recycling Services, LLC
• Bingo and Premises Permit applications for Lake Washington Fireworks Celebration and St. Peter Hockey Assoc.

The Le Sueur County Board approved its agenda and consent agenda items, including financial claims and license applications. It approved the 2024 Highway Department Annual Report and a temporary wage increase for the chief deputy auditor. The Board adopted a resolution to terminate the South Central Regional Immtrack Joint Powers Agreement and approved a reclamation bond recommendation for Vetter Stone. The meeting was adjourned until July 22, 2025.

• Approved agenda for the business of the day (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items (unanimous)
• Approved 2024 Highway Department Annual Report (unanimous)
• Approved temporary wage increase for Brad Collins to $49.47/hr effective July 13, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to terminate the South Central Regional Immtrack Joint Powers Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Reclamation Bond Recommendation for Vetter Stone at $40,000 per acre (unanimous)
• Approved adjourning the meeting until July 22, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. (unanimous)

Board of Adjustments

The Le Sueur County Board of Adjustment will consider five applications for variances from the County Zoning Ordinance. These requests primarily concern setbacks and impervious surface limits for residential projects near lakes and roads.

• Variance for Richard & Kathleen Peterson to reduce rear yard setback from 150 to 118 feet for a septic system
• Variance for Steve Nelson to reduce OHWL and side yard setbacks and increase impervious surface for a deck at Lake Jefferson
• Variance for Christine Rotthoff & James R. Rotthoff Trust to reduce OHWL and bluff setbacks for a deck at Lake Francis
• Variance for Cory Atherton and Allan Schenk to increase impervious surface from 25% to 34.4% for retaining walls at Lake Washington
• Variance for Colin Benoit to reduce road ROW and side yard setbacks for a deck replacement at Lake Jefferson

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider several consent items including infrastructure contracts and personnel changes. The meeting includes reports from department directors and a work session focused on the Human Services budget overview.

• Well Sealing Project # 25-LS-004 for $3,000
• Extension request and contract order change for CD62 Railroad Crossing Repair
• Recommendation to grant regular status to Holly Bushman as Water Resource Manager
• Work session regarding Human Services Budget Overview

The Le Sueur County Board unanimously approved a $6,000 Radiological Emergency Preparedness grant for Emergency Management. It also granted several interim, conditional, and re‑plat permits for mineral extraction, flood‑proofing, elder‑care housing, solar energy, a cannabis microbusiness, and residential lot creation. All votes were 5‑0 in favor.

• Approved $6,000 Radiological Emergency Preparedness grant (5‑0)
• Granted Interim Use Permit to Vetter Stone Company for mineral extraction (5‑0)
• Granted Conditional Use Permit to KA Witt Construction for flood‑proofing (5‑0)
• Granted After‑The‑Fact Interim Use Permit to Steven & Karen Theissen for grading and retaining walls (5‑0)
• Granted Interim Use Permit to Tom & Cindy Chatleain for elder‑care temporary dwelling (5‑0)
• Granted Conditional Use Permit to Novel Energy Solutions for a 1 MW solar system (5‑0)
• Granted Conditional Use Permit to DSFDP Greenhouses LLC for a cannabis microbusiness (5‑0)
• Approved Re‑Plat for Craig & Amy TheunincK to create two residential lots (5‑0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss ditch assessments and receive a quarterly update on the West Jefferson Sewer District. The meeting includes a review of tobacco license renewals and personnel status changes.

• Ditch Assessment for CD40
• 2025-2026 Tobacco License Renewal for Radermacher’s Fresh Market in Le Center
• West Jefferson Sewer District Quarterly Update
• ICAC JPA 2025 resolution for the Sheriff's office
• Regular status recommendation for Social Services Supervisor Christa Luna

The Board unanimously approved the Joint Powers Agreement with the State of Minnesota for the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) task force. It also adopted the Drainage Authority assessment order for Ditch 40, assessing $147,540.10 over 7 years at a 4% interest rate (5‑0 vote). The agenda and consent agenda were approved unanimously, and the meeting was adjourned to July 1, 2025.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items (unanimous)
• Adopted Drainage Authority assessment order for Ditch 40: $147,540.10, 7‑year installments, 4% interest (5 yeas, 0 nays)
• Approved Joint Powers Agreement for Minnesota ICAC Task Force (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution authorizing Sheriff’s Office to enter State joint powers agreements (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting until July 1, 2025 (motion carried)

Planning and Zoning Comission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider several land-use applications. These include requests for mineral extraction, a solar energy system, and a cannabis microbusiness.

• Interim Use Permit for mineral extraction on 152.15 acres by Vetter Stone Company
• Conditional Use Permit for a 1 MW solar energy system by Novel Energy Solutions
• Conditional Use Permit for a cannabis microbusiness by DSFDP Greenhouses LLC
• Re-Plat for two residential lots at Squirrel's Nest Point No. 2
• Amendment to CUP #17125 to increase participants for the 'Mud Girl Run'

Board of Commissioners

The Le Sueur County Board of Commissioners will discuss a draft cannabis ordinance and a 2025 bond request. The meeting includes reviews of IT purchases, water resources funding policies, and human services contracts.

• Draft Cannabis Ordinance
• 2025 Bond Request
• 2025 New PC Purchase
• Tobacco License Renewal for Tracy N Tweeten DBA Tweetens One Stop Inc
• Temporary Liquor License for Caribou Gun Club in Sharon Township

The commissioners unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda items, which included routine financial and licensing matters. They also approved a $53,162.68 purchase agreement with IT Savvy, the Lower Minnesota River East Watershed Project policy, and a Master Services Agreement with Manpower Group US Inc. Finally, the board adopted a resolution to request $1 million in state bonding for flood mitigation in the Upper Cannon River watershed.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items (unanimous)
• Approved PC Purchase agreement with IT Savvy for $53,162.68 (unanimous)
• Approved Lower Minnesota River East Watershed Project and Practice Funding Policy (unanimous)
• Approved Manpower Group US Inc. Master Services Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to request $1 million state bonding for Upper Cannon River flood mitigation (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting until June 24, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Appeal and Equalization is meeting to review property value changes and land sales. The session includes reviews of new construction from 2016-2025 and agricultural land sales.

• Review of 2025 value changes
• Review of new construction from 2016-2025
• Agricultural land sales from October 2023 to September 2024
• Agricultural land sales from October 2024 to September 2025
• Review of homestead exclusion and agricultural homestead tier limits

The Board of Appeal and Equalization elected Dave Preisler as Chairman and Danny O’Keefe as Vice Chairman, each by unanimous vote. The Board also accepted the County Assessor’s recommendations for 2025 parcel assessment changes, again unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 7:43 p.m.

• Elected Dave Preisler as Chairman (unanimous)
• Elected Danny O’Keefe as Vice Chairman (unanimous)
• Accepted County Assessor’s parcel assessment recommendations (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:43 p.m. (unanimous)

Board of Adjustments

The Board of Adjustment will consider three variance applications regarding zoning ordinances. These requests involve setbacks for pools and decks, as well as density and surface coverage extensions for a resort.

• Beaver Dam Resort: Request to extend variance for impervious surface, boat slips (34 to 50), density, and road setbacks
• Andrew & Brittney Dauk: Request to reduce Cape Horn Road setback from 65 to 54 feet for a 20' x 40' pool
• KA Witt Construction/Sheridan: Request to reduce Lake Tetonka OHWL setback from 100 to 83 feet for a 22' x 12' deck

Le Sueur-Waseca Community Health Board

The Le Sueur-Waseca Community Health Board will hold a regular meeting and an advisory committee orientation. The agenda is primarily procedural and refers to external documents for specific materials.

• Orientation for proposed advisory committee members
• Review of April 1, 2025 meeting minutes

Board of Commissioners

The Le Sueur County Board of Commissioners will consider initiating redetermination of benefits proceedings for County Ditches 4, 17, 47, and 64. The board will also review tobacco license renewals and a construction payment for a ditch project.

• Redetermination of benefits proceedings for County Ditches 4, 17, 47, and 64
• Brunz Construction payment of $42,635.20 for County Ditch 23 ASI Project
• Tobacco license renewals for 9 entities including Casey's Retail Company and Le Center Municipal Liquors
• Resolution to sponsor Lower Minnesota River East Partnership insurance through MCIT
• Recommendation to grant regular status to Tori Casello-Jerde, Eligibility Worker

The Le Sueur County Board unanimously adopted assessment orders for Ditch 4, Ditch 17, Ditch 47 and Ditch 64, setting total amounts, installment terms and a 4% interest rate. It also approved a conditional use permit extension for a 3 MW solar project and a permit for a cannabis micro‑business, each by a 4‑to‑0 vote. Additionally, the Board approved the resolution to sponsor the Lower Minnesota River Waste Partnership insurance and voted to sunset the Sentence to Serve program.

• Approved extension of Conditional Use Permit for Enterprise Energy solar project (4‑0)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for Anthos LLC cannabis micro‑business (4‑0)
• Approved resolution to sponsor Lower Minnesota River Waste Partnership insurance (unanimous)
• Approved sunsetting of the Sentence to Serve (STS) program (unanimous)
• Adopted drainage assessment order for Le Sueur County Ditch 4: $82,320.78, 4‑year installments, 4% interest (unanimous)
• Adopted drainage assessment order for Le Sueur County Ditch 17: $721.26, 1‑year installment, 4% interest (unanimous)
• Adopted drainage assessment order for Le Sueur County Ditch 47: $12,261.80, 3‑year installments, 4% interest (unanimous)
• Adopted drainage assessment order for Le Sueur County Ditch 64: $25,272.28, 3‑year installments, 4% interest (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Le Sueur County Board of Commissioners will discuss a joint powers agreement for emergency management. The board will also review sealed bids for a specific well sealing project.

• Region One Emergency Management Joint Powers Agreement
• Sealed bids for Well No. 218261 MN Valley Canning Company Well Sealing Project

The board unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda, which included the May 20, 2025 board minutes. It also approved a $599,907.49 contract to construct Bridge 40J33 on County State‑Aid Highway 46 in Cleveland, and approved a joint powers agreement for Southeast Minnesota Homeland Security Emergency Management. The board unanimously rejected a $476,966.00 sealed bid for the MN Valley Canning Company well‑sealing project. Finally, the meeting was adjourned until June 3, 2025.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda, including May 20 2025 board minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Contract SAP 040‑646‑005 for Bridge 40J33 on CSAH 46, $599,907.49 (unanimous)
• Approved Joint Powers Agreement for Region One Southeast Minnesota Homeland Security Emergency Management (unanimous)
• Rejected sealed bid for Well No 218261 MN Valley Canning Company well‑sealing project, $476,966.00 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting until June 3 2025 at 9:00 a.m. (unanimous)

Parks Board

The Le Sueur County Parks Board will elect a President, Vice President, and Secretary for one-year terms. The board will discuss 2025 park information and review the 2025 budget of $483,226. Members will also review the 2024 budget actuals.

• Election of officers for 1-year terms
• Review of 2025 budget: $483,226 Revenue / $483,226 Expense
• Discussion of user/rental fees and employee information
• Buckthorn removal at Bradshaw Woods via Great River Greening
• Repair of Lake Jefferson Fishing Pier

The Parks Board approved the September 17, 2024 meeting minutes. The board elected Mike Schultz as President, Mark Volkenant as Vice President, and Amanda Lansing as Secretary. All elections were approved by motion and carried.

• Approved September 17, 2024 minutes (motion carried)
• Elected Mike Schultz as President (motion carried)
• Elected Mark Volkenant as Vice President (motion carried)
• Elected Amanda Lansing as Secretary (motion carried)

Board of Commissioners

The Le Sueur County Board of Commissioners will meet to approve routine claims, contracts, and license applications. Items include a name change for a liquor license applicant, a $3,000 well sealing project, and a solid waste license fee. Department heads will provide updates on watershed management, human services grants, and zoning decisions.

• Best Point LLC liquor license name change pending Sheriff and Attorney approval
• Well Sealing Project #25-LS-003 approved for $3,000
• Solid Waste License for BiG Time LLC - 1 Truck at $85.00
• Resolution for Negative Declaration on Vetter Stone EAW
• SFY 2026-2027 FPI Grant Contract for Human Services

The Le Sueur County Board unanimously approved three Drainage Authority assessment orders for Joint Ditch 1, Joint Ditch 2, and Joint Ditch 15, each with a 4‑yea, 0‑nay vote. It also approved an operating agreement with Bevcomm for fiber service in Montgomery and Kilkenny Townships, a fraud prevention contract, a special use permit for the Le Center Farmers Market, a revised Parks Department organizational chart, and a resolution finding no need for an environmental impact statement for Vetter Stone Company.

• Adopt Drainage Authority assessment order for Le Sueur–Blue Earth Joint Ditch 1 (4-0)
• Adopt Drainage Authority assessment order for Blue Earth–Le Sueur Joint Ditch 2 (4-0)
• Adopt Drainage Authority assessment order for Blue Earth–Le Sueur Joint Ditch 15 (4-0)
• Approve Operating Agreement with Bevcomm for fiber operations (unanimous)
• Approve Fraud Prevention Investigation contract (unanimous)
• Approve Special Use Permit for Le Center Farmers Market (unanimous)
• Approve revised Parks Department Organizational Chart (unanimous)
• Approve resolution finding no need for EIS for Vetter Stone Company (unanimous)

Planning and Zoning Comission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider two conditional use permit applications. These include a request for a time extension for a solar energy system and a request to operate a cannabis microbusiness.

• Extension of Conditional Use Permit PCCUP-000240-2024 for a 3 MW Large Solar Energy System in Kasota Township
• Conditional Use Permit request for a Cannabis Microbusiness in Elysian Township

Board of Commissioners

The Le Sueur County Board of Commissioners will discuss a broadband project contract with Finley Engineering and review bids for mow-spray services. The meeting also includes a work session regarding an opioid settlement.

• Finley Engineering Contract for Broadband Project
• Mow-Spray 2025 Bids
• CD62 Restoration Project in the Railroad Right-of-Way
• Waterville Township request for SCORE funding
• LG220 Exempt Permit for St Anne's Catholic Church pull-tabs and raffle

The Board unanimously approved several major contracts, including a $4,431,498.84 agreement with Max Johnson Trucking for multiple SAP projects and a $599,907.49 bridge replacement contract with Landwehr Construction. Conditional Use Permits were granted for Northern Natural Gas and RES Pyro, and the County Engineer was reappointed. The Board also adopted an internship policy and approved the broadband engineering services contract.

• Approved $4,431,498.84 Max Johnson Trucking contract (unanimous)
• Approved $599,907.49 Landwehr Construction bridge contract (unanimous)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for Northern Natural Gas (5-0)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for RES Pyro (5-0)
• Amended RES Pyro CPU to remove condition #8 (unanimous)
• Approved Selly Excavating quote $62,951.00 for County Ditch 62 (unanimous)
• Approved Borneke County Ditch mowing and spraying contract $55,491.12 (unanimous)
• Reappointed David Tiegs as County Engineer (unanimous)

Board of Adjustments

The Le Sueur County Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on a variance request from Brian and Kristan Pfarr to expand a nonconforming structure and reduce the required setback from the Ordinary High Water Level (OHWL) from 100 feet to 89 feet. The proposal includes an 18' x 22' dwelling addition and a 16' x 16' attached deck on Lot 12 of Ad-Del Acres on Lake Washington. The board will also consider approval of previous meeting minutes and warrants/claims. The meeting is scheduled for May 1, 2025 at 3:00 PM at the Le Sueur County Government Center.

• Variance request by Brian & Kristan Pfarr to expand nonconforming structure and reduce OHWL setback from 100 to 89 feet on Lake Washington

Board of Commissioners

The board will review consent agenda items including minutes, a landfill certificate of need, and a $3,000 well sealing project. Presentations include a request for $2,200 in Memorial Day funds for American Legion and VFW posts, and a $62,123 Sauer Family Foundation grant for human services. The board will also receive a Q1 2025 financial update. After the regular meeting, a work session is scheduled to discuss a proposed cannabis ordinance.

• Work session on proposed cannabis ordinance
• Sauer Family Foundation Grant of $62,123 for human services
• Request for $200 per American Legion/VFW post for Memorial Day (total $2,200)
• Certificate of Need letter for Blue Earth County's Ponderosa Landfill
• Well sealing project #25-LS-002 for $3,000

The board unanimously approved the agenda and consent items, including a $3,000 well sealing project. It also approved a $6,629,084.53 contract with Kuechle Underground Inc. for the City of Le Sueur 4th Street reconstruction. Additional approvals were $2,200 in Memorial Day funds for veteran posts and a $62,123 family resource network grant. The meeting was adjourned until May 6, 2025.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items: April 15 minutes, CON letter for Blue Earth County's Ponderosa Landfill, $3,000 well sealing project (unanimous)
• Approved $6,629,084.53 contract for City of Le Sueur 4th Street reconstruction with Kuechle Underground Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved $2,200 Memorial Day funds for American Legion and VFW posts ($200 each) (unanimous)
• Approved $62,123 Family Resource Network grant from Sauer Family Foundation (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting until May 6, 2025 (unanimous)

Planning and Zoning Comission

The Le Sueur County Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider two conditional use permits. One permit would allow Northern Natural Gas Company to reroute a 10,200-foot natural gas line through Lanesburgh and Montgomery townships. The other permit would allow RES PYRO to manufacture pyrotechnic devices in Derrynane Township. The commission will also approve previous meeting minutes and warrants/claims.

• Conditional use permit for Northern Natural Gas Company to reroute 10,200 linear feet of natural gas line across multiple properties in Lanesburgh and Montgomery townships.
• Conditional use permit for RES PYRO to manufacture pyrotechnic devices in General Industry District, Section 3, Derrynane Township.
• Approval of March 20, 2025 draft minutes.
• Discussion and approval of warrants/claims.

Board of Commissioners

The Le Sueur County Board of Commissioners will consider consent agenda items including a well sealing project and personnel changes, then hear presentations on a ditch assessment, highway department items, a Bobcat trade-in, sub watershed assessment grant, clean water fund proposals, mobile command trailer, federal boating grant, and a fraud update. A work session on Family Resource Center Funds will follow.

• Approval of Well Sealing Project #LS-WS-25-02 for $2,500
• One-day tobacco license for Smolder Cigar Emporium at Chankaska Winery on May 3, 2025
• County 45 Ditch Assessment discussion
• Consider proposals for FY’25 Clean Water Fund Accelerated Implementation Grant for lake subwatershed assessments
• Discussion of 2025 Federal Boating Safety Supplemental Patrol Grant

The board unanimously approved a $4,431,498.84 contract with Max Johnson Trucking to recondition and surface county roads. It also approved a $179,774.40 maintenance striping contract for KAMCO Inc. and adopted a drainage assessment order totaling $392,609.70 with a 4% interest rate over 15 years (5‑0 vote). Additional actions included approving a $207,075 contract with ISG Inc., a $143,243.40 purchase of a mobile command trailer, accepting a $21,426 grant from the MPCA, and denying a $21,337.65 Bobcat trade.

• Adopted Drainage Authority assessment order ($392,609.70) (5-0)
• Awarded $4,431,498.84 road resurfacing contract to Max Johnson Trucking (unanimous)
• Awarded $179,774.40 maintenance striping contract to KAMCO Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved $207,075 contract with ISG Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of Mobile Command Trailer for $143,243.40 (unanimous)
• Accepted $21,426 grant from MPCA (unanimous)
• Denied Bobcat trade for $21,337.65 (unanimous)
• Approved Proclamation for April Child Abuse Awareness Month (unanimous)

Board of Adjustments

The Le Sueur County Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing and decide on a variance application from Neil Doyen to expand a nonconforming structure and reduce setbacks for a deck and ramp on Lake Jefferson. The board will also consider approval of the agenda and prior meeting minutes, as well as warrants/claims, before adjourning.

• Neil Doyen requests variance to reduce side yard setback (easterly) from 10 ft to 4 ft and (westerly) from 10 ft to 9 ft
• Variance to reduce sewage holding tank setback from 10 ft to 5 ft
• Variance to increase impervious surface coverage to 26.3% for a 16' x 20' deck and 6' x 34' ramp
• Property is Lot 40 of Indian Meadows, Washington Township, in a Recreational Residential Shoreland District of Lake Jefferson
• Public hearing and decision on expanding a nonconforming structure

Board of Commissioners

The Le Sueur County Board of Commissioners will review annual reports for the county feedlot program and the Soil and Water Conservation District. The board will also receive a department update from the Assessor and discuss a crossing maintenance request.

• Review of 2024 County Feedlot Annual Report
• Review of 2024 Le Sueur SWCD Annual Report
• Tiede/Erkel Crossing Maintenance Request
• 2025 Board of Review and Equalization Schedule
• Approval of County Claims and Electronic Funds Transfer Report

The Le Sueur County Board unanimously denied a repair request petition for a ditch crossing on County Road 34 in Sharon Township. It also approved two 18‑month time extensions for solar energy conditional use permits and an interim use permit for a hardscape project. Additional actions included approving the agenda, consent agenda, and organizational chart changes, with votes ranging from unanimous to 5‑0 and 4‑1.

• Approved agenda for the meeting (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda covering $124,445.52 in payments (unanimous)
• Approved restructured Human Services Department organizational chart (unanimous)
• Approved 18‑month time extension for Conditional Use Permit PCCUP‑000204‑2024 (solar) – 5‑0
• Approved 18‑month time extension for Conditional Use Permit PCCUP‑000203‑2024 (solar) – 5‑0
• Approved after‑the‑fact interim use permit for Traxler Hardscapes – 5‑0
• Denied Floyd Erkel/Dale & Tim Tiede repair request petition on CD34 – unanimous
• Authorized Erkel/Tiede to extend ditch crossing on CD34 with removal to the south – 4‑1

Board of Commissioners

The Le Sueur County Board will consider consent agenda items including liquor licenses and a personnel status change, then hear from the county engineer and water resources manager on an industrial well sealing project. A key action is a resolution to sell tax-forfeit parcel 05.023.0200 to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. The board will also discuss a community recognition policy, receive a West Jefferson Sewer District quarterly update, and hold a work session on a letter supporting Blue Earth County's landfill grant.

• Resolution to sell tax-forfeit parcel 05.023.0200 to MN DNR
• Notice for Bids for Industrial Well Sealing Project (Well No. 218261, MN Valley Canning Company, City of Le Sueur)
• Grant regular status to Anna Franco, full-time Treatment Court Coordinator, Drug Court
• 2025 3.2 Liquor License for St. Thomas Sportsmen Club (on-sale)
• 2025 Temporary On-Sale Liquor License for Giesenbrau Bier Co at Pioneer Power, May 14

The Le Sueur County Board unanimously approved a $6,629,084.53 contract to reconstruct North Fourth Street and Cathcart Street. It also approved the final $42,816.83 payment for the CSAH 52 Bridge Replacement in Waterville, a joint powers agreement for the 2025 Street & Utility Improvements Project, and a notice for bids to seal Well No. 218261. Additionally, the board approved the sale of tax‑forfeit parcel #05.023.0200 to the Minnesota DNR for $8,360 and adopted a Community Recognition Policy.

• Approved $6,629,084.53 contract for North Fourth St & Cathcart St reconstruction (unanimous)
• Approved final payment of $42,816.83 to Landwehr Construction for CSAH 52 Bridge Replacement (unanimous)
• Approved Joint Powers Agreement for 2025 Street & Utility Improvements Project (unanimous)
• Approved Notice for Bids for Well Sealing (Well No. 218261) with deadline April 16, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved sale of tax‑forfeit Parcel #05.023.0200 to MN DNR for $8,360 (unanimous)
• Adopted Community Recognition Policy (unanimous)
• Approved agenda for the meeting (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items including liquor licenses and staff appointments (unanimous)

Planning and Zoning Comission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will decide on two requests to extend conditional use permits for 1 MW solar energy systems on agricultural land in Kasota Township (Hiniker North and South). They will also consider an after-the-fact interim use permit for retaining walls built in the shore impact zone on Lake Washington, Damar Estates. The meeting includes approval of December 12, 2024 draft minutes and discussion of warrants/claims.

• Extension of Conditional Use Permit PCCUP-000204-2024 for 1 MW solar system (Hiniker North), Kasota Township
• Extension of Conditional Use Permit PCCUP-000203-2024 for 1 MW solar system (Hiniker South), Kasota Township
• After-the-fact Interim Use Permit for retaining walls in Shore Impact Zone, Lake Washington, Damar Estates
• Approval of December 12, 2024 draft minutes
• Discussion of warrants/claims

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review a recommendation to place a drainage lien for Le Sueur County Ditch 62. The meeting also includes discussions on erosion studies and ditch cleanouts. Other items include liquor license renewals and contract amendments.

• Proposed $249,982.69 drainage lien for Le Sueur County Ditch 62 to be spread over 12 years
• Liquor license renewals for Best Point Resort and Waterville Baseball Club in Waterville Township
• Proposals for the Unnamed Creek 761 Erosion Study
• Discussion on CD4 / CD64 Cleanout and updated bid
• Amendment to INSPIRE contract

The board approved a drainage system assessment of $249,982.69 for Le Sueur County Ditch 62, payable over 12 years at 4% interest. They also approved a 20-year fiber optic agreement with Bevcomm, a jail-based substance use treatment contract with Inspire Services (up to $40,000), a watershed erosion study with Barr ($140,000), and a bid for aquatic weed removal ($49,312.50) with one commissioner voting against. The board tabled the aquatic harvester contract review until March 25, 2025, after a motion to contact Sibley County was withdrawn.

• Adopted $249,982.69 drainage assessment for Ditch 62 (5-0)
• Approved 20-year fiber optic IRU agreement with Bevcomm (unanimous)
• Approved $40,000 jail-based substance use treatment contract with Inspire Services (unanimous)
• Approved $140,000 watershed erosion study with Barr (unanimous)
• Approved $49,312.50 aquatic weed removal bid (4-1, Tietz opposed)
• Tabled aquatic harvester contract review until March 25, 2025
• Approved consent agenda including liquor license renewals and regular status for two employees (unanimous)

Board of Adjustments

The Le Sueur County Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on four variance applications, including requests to reduce setbacks and increase impervious surface coverage on shoreland properties. The board will also consider approving minutes from previous meetings and discuss warrants/claims. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Franklin Schwartz & Yvette Bense request variances to convert an attached garage into living space, reduce side yard setback from 10 to 5 ft, reduce Road ROW setback from 25 to 21 ft, and increase impervious surface to 46.6% on Lake Washington (Baker Bay Subdivision, Kasota Twp).
• John Traxler (applicant) and Patrick & Dawn Malay (owners) seek an after-the-fact variance to increase impervious surface to 25.2% and shore impact zone coverage to 603 sq ft for a patio and retaining walls on Lake Washington (Damar Estates, Washington Twp).
• Joseph R. Murilla Jr requests an extension of variance BOA-000026-2024 to expand a non-conforming structure by changing roof pitch and enclosing a carport on Lake Jefferson (French Addition, Elysian Twp).
• Endurance Farms requests a variance to reduce setbacks for grain bins to 0 ft and 2 ft to accommodate a grain leg and a 38,000-bushel bin in an Agriculture District (Tyrone Twp).

Board of Commissioners

The Le Sueur County Board will review a consent agenda including a $60,620.82 payment to Brunz Construction for the CD23 ASI Project and a $23,283.00 Emergency Management Performance Grant. Separate items include approval of redetermination of benefits for County Ditch 40, sale of tax forfeit parcel 24.450.0450, and the 2025 ditch contract with SWCD. Department updates from Veterans Services and Environmental Services are also scheduled.

• Approve Pay Request #1 to Brunz Construction for $60,620.82 for CD23 ASI Project
• Accept 2023 Emergency Management Performance Grant of $23,283.00
• Adopt redetermination of benefits for County Ditch 40
• Authorize private and subsequent public sale of tax forfeit parcel 24.450.0450
• Approve 2025 ditch contract with SWCD

The Le Sueur County Board of Commissioners approved the 2023 Emergency Management Performance Grant for $23,283.00, covering the period from 1/1/2023 to 6/30/2025. They also approved the tax forfeit parcel 24.450.0450 for private sale, with sealed bids to be opened on April 14, 2025, and a subsequent public sale if it remains unsold. The board approved the consent agenda, including a $60,620.82 pay request for the CD23 ASI Project, and the Human Services claims totaling $124,549.20. All actions were approved unanimously.

• Approved the agenda for the business of the day.
• Approved the consent agenda, including the February 25, 2025 board minutes, county claims, a $60,620.82 pay request for the CD23 ASI Project, the 2025 Wellness Program Plan, regular status for Shelby Paul, and a raffle permit for Le Sueur County Friends.
• Approved Human Services claims: $34,817.44 financial and $89,731.76 social services.
• Approved the 2023 Emergency Management Performance Grant for $23,283.00.
• Approved the Findings and Order Adopting Redetermination of Benefits for Le Sueur County Ditch 40.
• Approved tax forfeit parcel 24.450.0450 for private sale, with sealed bids due by April 14, 2025, and a subsequent public sale if unsold.
• Approved the Professional Services Contract with the Le Sueur County Soil and Water Conservation District for 2025.
• Adjourned until March 18, 2025, at 9:00 a.m.

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will conduct a public hearing regarding redetermination recommendations and outlet charges for County Ditch 40. The meeting also includes reviews of watercraft inspection agreements and ditch cleaning quotes.

• Public hearing for County Ditch 40 redetermination recommendations
• Agreement for 2025 AIS watercraft inspections with Waterguards LLC
• RFP to create five lake subwatershed assessments
• Clean out quotes for CD4/CD64
• Permit renewals and exempt raffle permits for Caribou Gun Club, Montgomery Trap Shooting Range, and Ducks Unlimited chapters

The Le Sueur County Board approved several routine items, including a watercraft inspection services agreement with WaterGuards, LLC for 3,000 hours at $29.45 per hour, and a final payment of $47,465.08 for county-wide sealcoats. They also accepted seasonal bids for aggregate, bituminous, and equipment rental rates, and approved a request for proposals for five lake subwatershed assessments. A public hearing on CD40 was recessed to March 4, 2025, and the CD4/CD64 cleanout bids were tabled.

• Approved watercraft inspection services agreement with WaterGuards, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved final payment of $47,465.08 for SAP 040-030-015 sealcoats (unanimous)
• Accepted seasonal bids for aggregate, bituminous, and equipment rental rates (unanimous)
• Approved RFP for five lake subwatershed assessments (unanimous)
• Tabled CD4/CD64 cleanout bids (unanimous)
• Recessed CD40 public hearing to March 4, 2025 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The board will consider approving a grant agreement for FY'25 Clean Water Fund Competitive Grants, review two proposals for 2025 AIS watercraft inspections, and act on a contract for well sealing (LS-WS-25-01) totaling $3,825. The consent agenda includes a service agreement with Inspire Services, LLC, claims, and transfers. A resolution appointing Tina King to the Planning Commission is also on the agenda.

• Grant agreement for FY'25 Clean Water Fund Competitive Grants
• Two proposals for 2025 AIS watercraft inspections
• Well Sealing Project # LS-WS-25-01 for $3,825
• Resolution to appoint Tina King to Planning Commission (District 5)
• Purchase of Service Agreement with Inspire Services, LLC (Montgomery, MN) from 1-1-25 to 12-31-25

The Le Sueur County Board approved a $542,438 Clean Water Fund grant agreement for three projects, approved a $88,350 contract for AIS watercraft inspections, and approved a Tyler Technologies Cashiering module for property tax payments. All votes were unanimous. The board also approved several routine items including claims, permits, and appointments.

• Approved FY2025 Clean Water Fund grant agreement of $542,438 (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 AIS Watercraft Inspections with Waterguards, LLC, not to exceed $88,350 (unanimous)
• Approved Tyler Technologies Cashiering quote: $30,975 initial license fee, $14,963 annual maintenance (unanimous)
• Approved contract for services with Inspire Services, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved Human Services claims: $27,535.84 financial, $143,995.11 social services (unanimous)
• Approved amendments to County's Drainage Manual (unanimous)
• Approved Joint Powers Agreement with Waseca County for Joint Community Health Board (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Tina King to Planning Commission (unanimous)

Parks Board

The Le Sueur County Parks Board will elect a President, Vice President, and Secretary. The board will review 2024 revenue and expenses for Lake Washington Regional Park, Clear Lake Campground, and Richter Woods Park, and discuss the 2025 budget.

• Election of officers for one-year terms
• 2024 Budget actuals: $467,243 Revenue / $408,534 Expenses
• 2025 Budget: $483,226 Revenue / $483,226 Expenses
• Review of Lake Washington Regional Park & Campground 2024 revenue and expenses
• Review of Richter Woods Park 2024 barn rental and revenue/expense reports

Board of Adjustments

The Board of Adjustment will consider two variance requests related to shoreland districts. These include requests to modify setbacks and impervious surface coverage for residential projects in Kasota and Kilkenny Townships.

• Variance request for Lot 17 Baker Bay Subdivision (Kasota Township) to convert a garage to living space and build a 24’ by 24’ detached garage
• Request to reduce Northwest side property line setback from 10 feet to 1 foot at Lot 17 Baker Bay Subdivision
• Request to reduce Ordinary High Water Level (OHWL) setback from 100 feet to 89 feet at Lot 17 Baker Bay Subdivision
• Variance extension request for Lot 9, Block 1, Minar Subdivision (Kilkenny Township) for a septic system soil treatment area
• Request to reduce Road Right-Of-Way setback from 10 feet to 7 feet at the Minar Subdivision property

Board of Commissioners

The Board will consider a consent agenda that includes approval of January 28 minutes, county claims, an electronic funds transfer report, and granting regular status to a human services social worker. Presentations are scheduled from the Public Health Director and Human Resources Director, followed by commissioner committee reports. The agenda is largely procedural with no major policy decisions or public hearings.

• Approval of January 28, 2025 board minutes and summary minutes
• Approval of county claims (documents attached)
• Approval of Electronic Funds Transfer Report 2-4-25
• Grant regular status to Ashley Schultz as full-time Agency Social Worker effective January 26, 2025
• Presentations by Megan Kirby (Public Health Director) and Theresa Kubes (HR Director)

The Le Sueur County Board approved a restructured organizational chart for the County Attorney's Office, which repositions the Victim Witness Department and eliminates one vacant County Attorney and one vacant Administrative Assistant position. The board also approved the consent agenda, including claims totaling $522,767.47, and granted regular status to a social worker. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved restructured County Attorney's Office organizational chart (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including claims totaling $522,767.47 (unanimous)
• Granted regular status to Ashley Schultz, full-time Agency Social Worker (unanimous)
• Approved Human Services claims: $16,514.40 financial, $60,294.77 social services (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Le Sueur County Board of Commissioners will review consent agenda items including approval of minutes, dedicated reserves, a credit card request for Commissioner Dennis Tietz, and granting regular status to an employee. Presentations will cover an AMHI amendment, highway department items, the 2025 ditch specialist budget, HR agenda, and a final 2024 budget and investment update. A work session on the Comprehensive Land Use Plan will follow the regular meeting.

• Final 2024 Budget, Fund Balance and Investment update presented by Auditor-Treasurer
• Work session on Comprehensive Land Use Plan
• AMHI Amendment 2024 SCCBI and Le Sueur County presented by Human Services Director
• 2025 Ditch Specialist Budget presented by SWCD District Manager
• Consent agenda: credit card request for Commissioner Dennis Tietz and granting regular status to Crystal Foss

The Le Sueur County Board approved acquiring permanent right-of-way and temporary construction easements for replacing Bridge 88016 on CSAH 46 in Cleveland, totaling $7,803. They also authorized advertising for bids on multiple 2025 roadway projects, including pavement rehab and bridge replacement. Additionally, the board approved the 2025 Ditch Specialist Budget, updated the county personnel policy, and approved a service agreement with SCCBI.

• Approved agenda and consent agenda unanimously
• Approved Purchase of Service Agreement with SCCBI (2025-2026) unanimously
• Approved right-of-way acquisition for Bridge 88016 replacement, total $7,803 unanimously
• Approved advertising for bids on 2025 roadway projects unanimously
• Approved 2025 Ditch Specialist Budget ($54,656 from Riparian Aid, $54,656 from County Ditch) unanimously
• Approved updated January 2025 Personnel Policy (removed Voluntary Demotion, revised bereavement leave) unanimously

Board of Commissioners

The Le Sueur County Board will consider a consent agenda including service agreements, gambling permits, and personnel actions. Separate public hearings are scheduled for redetermination of benefits for County Ditch 45 and its spurs, as well as potential consolidation of the drainage system. Staff will also present updates on well sealing and funding policies, housing aid agreements, and dedicated reserves.

• Public hearing to redetermine benefits for County Ditch 45, Spur 7, and Lateral 1, Spur 7
• Public hearing on consolidation of the drainage system under Minnesota Statutes 103E.801
• Purchase of Service Agreement with South Central Community Based Initiative for mental health services (2025–2026)
• Updated 2025 Well Sealing Policy and LoMRE Projects and Practices Funding Policy
• LG214 premises permit application for German Days Inc to conduct gambling at Neisen's Riverside Sports Bar, St. Peter

The board approved the consolidation of County Ditch 45, Spur 7, and Lateral 1 Spur 7 into a single drainage system named Le Sueur County Ditch 45, adopting findings and orders for the redetermination of benefits. It also approved consent agenda items, including claims totaling $372,075.38, and several agreements and policies. The board tabled approval of the 2025 Dedicated Reserves list.

• Consolidated County Ditch 45, Spur 7, and Lateral 1 Spur 7 into Le Sueur County Ditch 45 (unanimous)
• Adopted findings and orders for redetermination of benefits for CD 45, Spur 7, and Lateral 1 Spur 7 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including $372,075.38 in claims (unanimous)
• Approved restructured Human Services organizational chart (unanimous)
• Authorized Le Sueur County Snow Trails to use Ney Environmental Center Road for snowmobile trail, 20 mph speed limit (unanimous)
• Approved MOU with Le Sueur HRA for Statewide Affordable Housing Aid funds (unanimous)
• Approved MOU with Recovery Road LLC for training and consulting services (unanimous)
• Tabled approval of 2025 Dedicated Reserves list

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will elect a 2025 Board Chair and Vice-Chair. The meeting includes reviews of the county finance policy, the 2025-2030 CIP Plan, and several board appointments.

• Mutual Aid Agreement between Blue, Earth, Nicollet, and Le Sueur Counties
• Appointments and re-appointments for the Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment
• 2025 Clerical Abatements and Additions to the Tax Rolls Annual Report
• Exempt permit applications for Mighty Myles Superhero Network and Ducks Unlimited
• Setting the 2025 Board of Appeal and Equalization Meeting for June 17, 2025

The board unanimously elected David Preisler as Chair and Danny O'Keefe as Vice Chair for 2025. It approved the consent agenda, mutual aid agreement, finance policy, organizational chart changes, per diem rates, committee assignments, and designated The Le Sueur County News as the official legal newspaper. All decisions were unanimous unless noted.

• Elected David Preisler as 2025 Board Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Danny O'Keefe as 2025 Board Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including claims totaling $239,932.11 (unanimous)
• Approved Blue Earth, Nicollet, and Le Sueur County Mutual Aid Agreement 2025-2030 (unanimous)
• Approved amended County Finance Policy (unanimous)
• Approved restructured Public Health Department organizational chart (unanimous)
• Set 2025 per diem rates: $75 for HRA, Parks, Public Health, Extension, Library; $100 for Planning Commission and Board of Adjustments (unanimous)
• Designated The Le Sueur County News as official legal newspaper for 2025 (unanimous)