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Mower County public meetings in 2024

40 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Mon Dec 30, 2024 · 09:00

Mower County Board of Commissioners

Mower County Board to set 2025 budgets, salaries, and staffing levels

The Board of Commissioners will decide on 2025 General Fund appropriations, the countywide fee schedule, and staffing levels. The meeting includes decisions on elected official salaries and two housing tax abatement applications.

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✓ Decided: Board approves two housing tax abatements, one by 3-2 vote

The Mower County Board approved two housing tax abatement applications, one for Wyatt Richardson and one for Brian Kasel, with the Kasel resolution passing 3-2. The board also approved the 2025 staffing levels, set salaries for elected officials, and renewed the solid waste license for SKB Lansing Landfill.

201 1st Street NE, Austin
Tue Dec 17, 2024 · 09:00

Mower County Board of Commissioners

Board to adopt new Cannabis Ordinance and related zoning amendments

The Mower County Board will vote on a new Cannabis Ordinance and accompanying changes to the Zoning Ordinance. It will also decide on three housing tax abatement applications, several conditional use permits and a rezoning request, and consider the 2025 budget and tax levy. Additional items include a software renewal contract for $6,545 and a joint powers agreement for cannabis business regulation.

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✓ Decided: County adopts 2025 budget with $26.25M levy, 4.99% increase

The Mower County Board set the 2025 net property tax levy at $26,252,538 (a 4.99% increase) and adopted the 2025 budget. The board also adopted a new Cannabis Ordinance to regulate cannabis businesses, approved three housing tax abatements, and granted two waivers to SKB Lansing Landfill. Several conditional use permits were approved, including sand mining and an additional dwelling.

201 1st Street NE, Austin
Mon Dec 16, 2024 · 18:30

General

Mower County holds public hearing on 2025 budget and tax levy

The Board of Commissioners will present recommendations for the 2025 budget and levy. The meeting includes a public comment period for residents to discuss the proposed county budget and tax levy.

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✓ Decided: Mower County Board sets 2025 budget and levy with 4.99% increase

The Mower County Board of Commissioners held a budget and levy hearing on December 16, 2024, and reviewed the recommended 2025 budget of $73,113,906 and levy of $26,252,538, a 4.99% increase over 2024. No public comment was received. The board did not take a formal vote on the budget or levy during this hearing; the meeting was adjourned after the presentation.

201 1st Street NE, Austin
Tue Dec 3, 2024 · 13:00

Mower County Board of Commissioners - Work Sessions

Mower County Board holds work session with Ag Society

The Board of Commissioners is holding a work session to receive an annual update from the Mower County Ag Society and Fair Board. The meeting also includes time for miscellaneous discussion.

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201 1st Street NE, Austin
Tue Nov 26, 2024 · 09:00

Mower County Board of Commissioners

Board will vote on a $61,890 HVAC control replacement contract for Public Works

The Mower County Board of Commissioners will consider several financial resolutions, including final payments to contractors for box culvert projects and a striping contract. They will decide on a housing tax abatement for a single‑family home on Nature Ridge. Additional items include a $5,402.04 CivicPlus software renewal, a juvenile detention services contract with Houston County, and a $61,890 HVAC control replacement proposal.

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201 1st Street NE, Austin
Tue Nov 12, 2024 · 09:00

Mower County Board of Commissioners

Mower County Board to approve contracts and set waste disposal rates

The Mower County Board of Commissioners will meet to approve contracts for law enforcement services in three cities, set waste disposal rates, and appoint members to the canvassing board.

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201 1st Street NE, Austin
Tue Nov 5, 2024 · 13:00

Mower County Board of Commissioners - Work Sessions

Midco proposes new internet service option for Mower County residents

The Board of Commissioners work session will include an annual update from the Turtle Creek Watershed District, a presentation on a Midco internet service option for county residents, a report on landfill trust account fees and SKB permit modifications, and a training session on setting elected official salaries. The meeting will conclude with miscellaneous discussion before adjournment. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

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201 1st Street NE, Austin
Tue Oct 22, 2024 · 09:00

Mower County Board of Commissioners

Board considers housing tax abatement for Austin single-family home

The Mower County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing and vote on a housing tax abatement application for Bigelow & Lennon Construction. The board will also review quarterly financial statements and approve several service agreements.

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201 1st Street NE, Austin
Tue Oct 8, 2024 · 11:35

Freeborn/Mower Counties Joint Ditch Board #26

Board to approve 2025 repair assessments, budget and levy

The Freeborn/Mower Counties Joint Ditch Board will consider several routine items. The board will vote to approve the agenda, the annual repair assessments, the 2025 budget and levy, and the minutes from the previous meeting. These actions are standard for the board’s regular operations.

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Tue Oct 8, 2024 · 11:25

Freeborn/Mower Counties Joint Ditch Board #5

Board to approve 2025 repair assessments, budget and levy

The Freeborn/Mower Counties Joint Ditch Board #5 will meet on Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at 11:25 AM in the Board Room Lower Level, Government Center, Austin, MN. The agenda includes approving the annual repair assessments, budget and levy for fiscal year 2025. The board will also consider approval of the agenda and minutes before adjourning.

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Tue Oct 8, 2024 · 11:15

Mower County Ditch Board

Board will consider raising Ditch #8 repair budget to $25,000

The Mower County Ditch Board will meet on October 8, 2024. The board will discuss and vote on a budget amendment to increase funding for repairs to Ditch #8 from $15,000 to $25,000. It will also approve the annual repair assessments, budget and levy for 2025, and adopt the agenda and minutes.

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Tue Oct 8, 2024 · 09:00

Mower County Board of Commissioners

Board will decide on three housing tax abatement applications and a CUP request

The Mower County Board will consider resolutions to approve or deny housing tax abatements for three separate property owners. It will also vote on a conditional use permit (CUP #984) for storage and maintenance of construction equipment. Additional business includes approving a final payment to Asphalt Surface Technologies for micro‑surfacing projects and accepting a $42,400 grant for county sewage treatment. The meeting also covers HR benefit approvals and other routine items.

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201 1st Street NE, Austin
Tue Oct 1, 2024 · 13:00

Mower County Board of Commissioners - Work Sessions

Board discusses Soil & Water Conservation update and Extension contract

The Mower County Board of Commissioners will hear the Soil & Water Conservation District's annual update from District Manager Cody Fox. A miscellaneous discussion will focus on the University of Minnesota Extension contract. No formal decisions are noted on the agenda.

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201 1st Street NE, Austin
Tue Sep 24, 2024 · 09:00

Mower County Board of Commissioners

Mower County Board to review housing tax abatements and health plan rates

The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on four single-family home tax abatement applications. The body is also considering the creation of an Unforeseen Economic Impact Forgiveable Loan Program and the 2025 County health plan rates.

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201 1st Street NE, Austin
Tue Sep 10, 2024 · 09:00

Mower County Board of Commissioners

Mower County Board to set 2025 preliminary tax levy

The Board of Commissioners will consider a preliminary tax levy for 2025 and a housing tax abatement application. The meeting includes a department update from County Assessor Michael Harvey and a session for the Health & Human Services Board.

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201 1st Street NE, Austin
Tue Sep 3, 2024 · 13:00

Mower County Board of Commissioners - Work Sessions

Board will discuss the 2025 budget and levy

The Mower County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss and review the county's 2025 budget and proposed levy. The meeting will begin with a pledge of allegiance, followed by the budget discussion, and conclude with miscellaneous items before adjourning. No decisions are indicated in the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Board discusses 2025 preliminary levy of $26.25M, up 4.99%

The Board reviewed the Finance Committee's recommended 2025 budget and levy, which proposes a preliminary levy of $26,252,538, a 4.99% increase over 2024. This follows efforts to reduce an initial 30.881% projected increase through savings and a formula error correction. No formal action was taken; setting the preliminary levy is scheduled for the next Board agenda. The Board also discussed assisting Dodge County Veterans Services and potential aid for LeRoy businesses affected by the Hwy 56 project.

201 1st Street NE, Austin
Tue Aug 27, 2024 · 09:00

Mower County Board of Commissioners

Board will decide on a housing tax abatement for a new single‑family home.

The Mower County Board will hold a public hearing on a housing tax abatement application from New Horizon Homes LLC for a single‑family home at Lot 1, Block 2 Nature Ridge Third, Austin (PIN 34.468.0210). After the hearing, the board will vote on a resolution to approve or deny the abatement. Additional agenda items include approving the Sheriff's EMS Medical Direction Agreement, discussing the purchase of a Veterans Service van, and reviewing several public‑works quotes and bids. The meeting also covers routine consent agenda items and a closed‑session discussion of a county legal matter.

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201 1st Street NE, Austin
Tue Aug 13, 2024 · 09:00

Mower County Board of Commissioners

Mower County Board to approve contracts, grants, and employee matters

The Mower County Board of Commissioners will meet to approve minutes, employee reimbursements, and a leave of absence. The agenda includes discussions on a union agreement, a veterans' grant, and a zoning ordinance update.

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201 1st Street NE, Austin
Tue Aug 6, 2024 · 13:00

Mower County Board of Commissioners - Work Sessions

Mower County Board to review 2023 audit and cannabis updates

The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to receive a 2023 audit exit presentation from Clifton Larson Allen. The session also includes updates regarding cannabis and ARPA.

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201 1st Street NE, Austin
Tue Jul 23, 2024 · 09:00

Mower County Board of Commissioners

Commissioners to vote on housing tax abatement and trail construction contracts

The Mower County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing and vote on a housing tax abatement application for a single-family home. They will also consider several contracts, including a jail services amendment, a TriMin agreement, and a trail construction service agreement for the Wanhi Yukan Trail. Financial updates, department reports, and a proclamation for Employee Appreciation Day are also on the agenda.

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201 1st Street NE, Austin
Tue Jul 9, 2024 · 09:00

Mower County Board of Commissioners

Review of housing tax abatement application for Austin home

The Board will consider a housing tax abatement application from Bigelow & Lennon Construction for a single-family home in the Nature Ridge 3rd development. The agenda also includes department updates and routine approvals such as fireworks permits and surplus property declarations.

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201 1st Street NE, Austin
Tue Jul 2, 2024 · 13:00

Mower County Board of Commissioners - Work Sessions

Update on Southern MN Regional Medical Examiner's Office

The Mower County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to receive a report and update regarding the Southern MN Regional Medical Examiner's Office. Dr. Reichard and Monica Kendall are scheduled to present. The agenda also includes miscellaneous discussion.

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201 1st Street NE, Austin
Tue Jun 25, 2024 · 09:00

Mower County Board of Commissioners

Mower County Board considers housing tax abatements and election emergency plan

The Mower County Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on housing tax abatement applications for properties in Pleasant Valley Township and Taopi. The agenda also includes reviewing the updated Election Emergency Plan and a contract with ARVIG regarding a border to border project.

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201 1st Street NE, Austin
Tue Jun 18, 2024 · 18:30

Mower County Board of Appeal and Equalization

Mower County Board reviews property valuations and specific tax appeals

The Board of Appeal and Equalization will review the Assessor’s Report for January 2024 valuations. The meeting includes motions to accept this report and decisions regarding specific property tax appeals.

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201 1st Street NE, Austin
Tue Jun 11, 2024 · 09:00

Mower County Board of Commissioners

Mower County Board reviews solar farm, kennel, and housing tax abatement applications

The Mower County Board of Commissioners will consider several conditional use permits, including a 3MW solar farm and a kennel facility. The agenda also includes a request for additional staffing at the Public Safety Answering Point and a declaration of peacetime state of emergency.

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201 1st Street NE, Austin
Tue Jun 4, 2024 · 13:00

Mower County Board of Commissioners - Work Sessions

Mower County Board reviews septic loan policy and tax forfeited land sales update

The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss modifications to the Septic Loan Policy. The meeting also includes an annual update from the Austin Convention & Visitor Bureau and a legislative update regarding tax forfeited land sales.

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201 1st Street NE, Austin
Tue May 28, 2024 · 09:00

Mower County Board of Commissioners

Mower County Board to consider housing tax abatements and bridge replacements

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing and vote on three housing tax abatement applications. The meeting also includes decisions on bridge replacements, a $28,800 Safe Roads Zone Grant, and various business licenses.

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201 1st Street NE, Austin
Tue May 7, 2024 · 13:00

Mower County Board of Commissioners - Work Sessions

Mower County Board of Commissioners work session on May 7, 2024

The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss several departmental updates. Topics include transmission line projects, comprehensive planning, and correctional services plans.

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201 1st Street NE, Austin
Tue Apr 23, 2024 · 09:00

Mower County Board of Commissioners

County board to decide on two housing tax abatements for new homes

The Mower County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing and vote on two housing tax abatement applications for new residential construction. They will also discuss bailiff classification and jail staffing, review financial reports, and consider a new septic policy.

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201 1st Street NE, Austin
Tue Apr 9, 2024 · 09:00

Mower County Board of Commissioners

Mower County Board to hold public hearings on sewage and zoning ordinances

The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings regarding amendments to the Subsurface Sewage Treatment (SSTS) and Zoning ordinances. The meeting also includes votes on law enforcement data agreements with three cities and a software upgrade contract.

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201 1st Street NE, Austin
Tue Apr 2, 2024 · 13:00

Mower County Board of Commissioners - Work Sessions

Mower County Board discusses infrastructure and housing updates

The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to receive status updates on several county projects. The meeting consists of reports and discussions rather than formal votes.

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201 1st Street NE, Austin
Tue Mar 26, 2024 · 09:00

Mower County Board of Commissioners

Mower County Board to consider housing tax abatements and staffing increases

The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings and vote on housing tax abatement applications for three single-family home projects. The meeting also includes requests for additional full-time equivalent positions in Health & Human Services and Human Resources.

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201 1st Street NE, Austin
Tue Mar 12, 2024 · 09:00

Mower County Board of Commissioners

Board to consider housing tax abatements for two LeRoy properties

The Mower County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing to review housing tax abatement applications for two residential projects. The board will also consider changes to the Grow Austin Program and a PERA resolution for a part-time Deputy.

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201 1st Street NE, Austin
Tue Mar 5, 2024 · 13:00

Mower County Board of Commissioners - Work Sessions

Mower County Commissioners hold work session on ordinances and local programs

The Board of Commissioners will discuss proposed changes to the Zoning and Septic Ordinances. The session also includes discussions regarding Stinger Attachments, an Impassable Road Petition, and the Grow Austin Program.

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201 1st Street NE, Austin
Tue Feb 27, 2024 · 09:00

Mower County Board of Commissioners

Mower County Board to consider housing tax abatements and software contracts

The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on two housing tax abatement applications and a road maintenance petition. The body will also vote on law enforcement services for the City of Lyle and several software purchases.

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201 1st Street NE, Austin
Tue Feb 13, 2024 · 09:00

Mower County Board of Commissioners

Mower County Board to consider housing tax abatements and zoning requests

The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on two housing tax abatement applications and three zoning requests. The meeting also includes awarding bids for several SAP road projects and establishing 2024 road restrictions.

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201 1st Street NE, Austin
Tue Feb 6, 2024 · 13:00

Mower County Board of Commissioners - Work Sessions

Board discusses proposed solar project in Pleasant Valley Township

The Mower County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss various departmental updates and project proposals. The session includes presentations on energy, health, and infrastructure projects. No final decisions are listed on the agenda.

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201 1st Street NE, Austin
Tue Jan 23, 2024 · 09:00

Mower County Board of Commissioners

Mower County Board to consider housing tax abatements and policy updates

The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings and vote on housing tax abatement applications for properties in Adams and Austin. The meeting includes reviews of financial reports, procurement and budget policies, and a request for a new recycling center forklift.

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201 1st Street NE, Austin
Tue Jan 9, 2024 · 09:00

Mower County Board of Commissioners

Board to consider three conditional use permits during public hearing

The Mower County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing to discuss three conditional use permits for businesses and land use. The board will also review a state grant agreement for public works and a comprehensive planning update.

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201 1st Street NE, Austin
Tue Jan 2, 2024 · 13:00

Mower County Board of Commissioners - Work Sessions

Mower County Board holds annual organizational meeting

The Board of Commissioners will elect a Chair and Vice-Chair and determine 2024 committee assignments. The body will vote on general fund appropriations, financial policies, and the 2024 meeting calendar. Administrative appointments and reimbursement rates will also be addressed.

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201 1st Street NE, Austin