Murray County, MN

Board of Commissioners

Board of Commissioners

Board of Commissioners

Board of Commissioners

Board of Commissioners

Board of Commissioners

Board of Commissioners

Board of Commissioners

Board of Commissioners

Board of Commissioners

Board of Commissioners

Board of Commissioners

Board of Commissioners

The Murray County Board of Commissioners will discuss and potentially approve several items, including the 2027 elected officials' salaries, a facility planning study, a county road safety plan, and various road construction payments. The board will also consider declining abatement participation for the 34th St reconstruction project and hold a closed session on labor negotiation strategy.

• Consideration and approval of 2027 elected officials' salaries
• County Road Safety Plan presentation by Alliant Engineering, Inc.
• Final payment for 2026 maintenance striping
• Final payment for SAP 051-638-033
• Bituminous pavement for culvert patch, salt shed & fuel island

Board of Commissioners

The Murray County Board of Commissioners will consider several items including financing for the Murray County Medical Center, a conditional use permit for Scott and Marcy Berglund, approval of 2027 elected officials' salaries, and a contract renewal for the Sheriff's Department's Motorola VESTA system. The meeting is open to the public and accessible via phone or Zoom.

• Luke Schryvers presents monthly report and ambulance rig purchase for Murray County Medical Center
• 9:00 A.M. public hearing on Murray County Medical Center financing
• Scott & Marcy Berglund Conditional Use Permit
• The Towers, LLC Conditional Use Permit
• Resolution 2026-01-20-01 adopting IRS-recommended mileage rate

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The Murray County Board of Commissioners will hold two public hearings regarding the local development organization and a tax abatement request. The board will also review ditch bills and facility equipment needs.

• Public hearing on granting Murray County EDA as Local Development Organization and transfer of funds
• Public hearing on Jaden & Delaney Boerboom tax abatement request
• Review of ditch bills
• Proposed amendment to Accounting Policies & Procedures Manual regarding compensated absences
• Replacement of zero turn mower

The Murray County Board approved a $12,000 project to replace the fairgrounds wireless system, funded from the IT budget. They also rescinded a prior EDA resolution and approved a new one transferring $471,416.88 in de-federalized funds. A tax abatement for a new home in Avoca was approved. The board set a public hearing for drainage repairs and authorized a new zero-turn mower purchase.

• Approved fairgrounds wireless replacement project, $12,000 total (unanimous)
• Rescinded Resolution 2026-06-23-01 for EDA as LDO (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2026-07-28-01 transferring $471,416.88 to EDA as LDO (unanimous)
• Approved tax abatement for Jaden & Delaney Boerboom at 1266 250th Ave, Avoca (unanimous)
• Set public hearing for JD14/CD20 repairs for Aug 25, 2026 at 9:00 AM (unanimous)
• Authorized purchase of John Deere Z930M mower, net $9,551.12 (unanimous)
• Approved ditch bills totaling $1,624.50 (unanimous)
• Amended accounting policies for GASB Statement No. 101 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board will consider a public bond sale to fund County Ditch 21 and County Ditch 22. Additional items include purchases of a plow truck, a motor grader, and new dash cameras, hiring an HR manager, and accepting a donation of black dirt and clay for the landfill. All matters will be decided by roll‑call vote.

• Public bond sale – County Ditch 21 and County Ditch 22
• Purchase and outfitting of a plow truck
• Purchase of a motor grader with trade
• Purchase of new dash cameras for the sheriff's office
• Hire new HR manager and accept donation of black dirt & clay to landfill

The board approved Resolution 2026-07-21-01 awarding $2,940,000 in general obligation ditch bonds for County Ditch 41 and 22 improvements, with a purchase price of $2,993,764.78 from BOK Financial Securities. It also approved buying a 2026 plow truck ($169,525) plus snow equipment ($202,998), a motor grader ($373,771.52 after trade-in), and eight dash cameras ($58,612). The board accepted a $338,000 bid for the former highway facility with possession by September 15, and hired Christina Harris as HR Manager.

• Approved $2.94M ditch bond sale, Series 2026A (5-0)
• Approved $169,525 plow truck purchase (5-0)
• Approved $202,998 snow equipment purchase (5-0)
• Approved $373,771.52 motor grader purchase after trade-in (5-0)
• Approved $58,612 for 8 Motorola M500 dash cameras (5-0)
• Accepted $338,000 bid for former highway facility, possession by Sept 15 (5-0)
• Hired Christina Harris as HR Manager, pay grade 15 step 3 (5-0)
• Approved $33,407.07 in ditch bills (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Murray County Board of Commissioners will hold a budget review session for the 2027 fiscal year. Commissioners will hear presentations from multiple departments, including the License Center, Congregate Housing Facility (Sunrise Terrace), Assessor, Emergency Management, Economic Development, Solid Waste, and various public safety and health services. The agenda lists the scheduled times and presenters but does not indicate any decisions will be made at this meeting.

• License Center budget review – Terry Beers (8:30 AM)
• Congregate Housing Facility (Sunrise Terrace) budget review – Jessica Staples (8:45 AM)
• Assessor budget review – Chad Benda (9:00 AM)
• Economic Development loan and operations budget review – Bryan Stading (10:00 AM)
• Solid Waste and Recycling budget review – Jon Bloemenda (10:15 AM)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a budget review session for the 2027 fiscal year, hearing presentations from department heads including Planning and Zoning, Sheriff, Auditor-Treasurer, and others. No votes are scheduled; this is a discussion-only meeting to review proposed spending.

• Sheriff and related accounts (01-201, 01-202, 01-204, 01-206, 01-211, 01-212, 01-283 series) scheduled at 2:00 PM
• Planning and Zoning, Buffer Strip/Riparian Protection, Aquatic Invasive Species, Water Planning, Water Quality Loan Program (all Jean Christoffels) at 10:45 AM
• Dinehart House (01-110-506) and Historical Museum/End O Line (01-503-503) at 1:00 PM
• County Coordinator/HR (01-080) at 3:30 PM
• Auditor-Treasurer, Accounting and Auditing, Elections (01-041, 01-043, 01-063) at 3:45 PM

Board of Commissioners

The Murray County Board will review updates from the medical center, ditch bills, and waste services. They will consider a vehicle purchase for the sheriff's office, a highway BAS controller replacement, and a letter of support for Nobles County's certificate of need. Additional items include a grant fiscal agent role and a donation of a fire training house on wheels.

• Sheriff vehicle purchase
• Highway BAS controller replacement
• Letter of support for Nobles County Certificate of Need
• Fiscal agent for State Homeland Security Program grant
• Donation of fire training house on wheels

The Murray County Board approved several actions, including purchasing a 2026 Silverado Pursuit squad for $53,603.87, setting a $100 per diem for citizen committee members in 2027, and proceeding with an in-house wage study. The board also approved payments totaling $151,123.95, accepted a donated fire training house, and authorized a letter of support for Nobles County's landfill certificate of need.

• Approved warrants and claims totaling $151,123.95
• Approved $53,603.87 purchase of 2026 Silverado Pursuit from Enterprise leasing
• Approved $100 per diem for citizen committee members for 2027 (Resolution #2026-07-07-02)
• Approved in-house wage study including District 8 county data
• Approved $19,888.50 net cost for highway BAS controller replacement with Siemens/G&R Controls
• Approved Resolution 2026-07-07-01 authorizing county as fiscal agent for SHSP grant
• Accepted Fire Training House on Wheels donation from Currie Fire Department
• Approved letter of support for Nobles County Certificate of Need Application

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The Board of Commissioners will conduct a public hearing regarding Minnesota Investment Funds (MIF) transfers. The meeting includes a closed session for labor negotiation strategy and a public bid opening for winter storage. Members will also review zoning requests and the 2027 Highway Department budget.

• Public hearing on Minnesota Investment Funds (MIF) Funds Transfer
• Public bid opening for Winter Storage Bids
• Zoning reviews for Anderson Acres Preliminary Plat, Sweetman Sand & Gravel IUP, and Dynamic Energy Solutions, LLC CUP
• 2027 Highway Department Budget Review
• Citizen appointment to Southwest Minnesota Opportunity Council Board

The Murray County Board approved the de-federalization and transfer of $471,416.88 in Minnesota Investment Funds to the Economic Development Authority LDO fund, allowing more flexible loan terms. They also approved a $6,000 two-year winter storage bid from Shetek Marine, the Anderson Acres preliminary plat for nine lots, a gravel mining interim use permit, a 5 MW solar conditional use permit, and a $11,666 archaeological survey at Marsh's Landing. The board chose a committee approach for labor negotiations and appointed Jen Nelson to the SMOC board with a $75 per diem.

• Approved $471,416.88 MIF fund transfer to EDA LDO fund
• Approved Shetek Marine winter storage bid for $6,000 (2-year contract)
• Approved Anderson Acres Preliminary Plat for 9 non-riparian lots
• Approved Interim Use Permit #1441 for Sweetman Sand & Gravel
• Approved Conditional Use Permit #1442 for Dynamic Energy Solutions 5 MW solar
• Approved $11,666 survey at Marsh's Landing by Augustana University
• Approved committee approach for labor negotiations
• Appointed Jen Nelson to SMOC board with $75 per diem

General

The Murray County Board of Commissioners will verify quorum, discuss training and recertification requirements, and have members take the oath of office. They will recap changes to property values for the 2026 assessment that will affect the 2027 assessment. The board will set a 15‑minute time limit for each taxpayer appeal and consider the assessor's recommendations.

• Attendance and Verify Quorum Requirements
• Training and Recertification Requirements
• Recap of Changes to Values for the 2026 Assessment
• Taxpayer Appointments for Appeal – 15‑minute time limit per appeal
• Assessor Recommendations

The Board of Appeal and Equalization approved multiple reductions in estimated market values for various parcels. The Board also approved a change in land classification for one parcel.

• Reduced market value of Parcel 20.019.004.0 (Randall Tims) from $121,400 to $108,300
• Changed classification of Parcel 20.019.004.0 (Randall Tims) from Residential to Agricultural
• Reduced market value of Parcel 20.017.002.1 (Larry & Deborah Meyer) from $368,700 to $362,400
• Reduced market value of Parcel 26.011.002.0 (Randall Johnson) from $29,200 to $20,000
• Reduced market value of Parcel 22.100.027.0 (Leon & Sharla Vanderwoude) from $268,100 to $221,600
• Reduced market value of Parcel 22.100.029.0 (Leon & Sharla Vanderwoude) from $39,800 to $36,300
• Reduced market value of Parcel 22.100.030.0 (Leon & Sharla Vanderwoude) from $29,900 to $25,600

Board of Commissioners

The Board will hold a public hearing on DNR-related impoundment/modification/partial abandonment for Murray JD 14. Other actions include amending a previous motion on County Ditch 41 Improvement Award, awarding a contract for repairs to the EoL Turntable and Pit, and approving a joint powers agreement for the Workforce Investment Program. The board will also consider the 2026 seasonal wage scale and ditch inspection reports.

• Public hearing: Murray JD 14 impoundment/modification/partial abandonment (DNR)
• Motion to amend previously adopted motion on County Ditch 41 Improvement Award
• Award for repair and rehabilitate the EoL Turntable and Pit (Museum)
• Joint Powers Agreement — Workforce Investment Program
• 2026 Seasonal Wage Scale

The Murray County Board approved the JD 14 impoundment/modification/partial abandonment order (5-0) and amended the previously approved County Ditch 41 improvement bid to reserve the right to reimburse with future bond proceeds. They also approved the LHB bid for the End-O-Line turntable rehabilitation, increased the 2026 seasonal wage scale by $1.00 per hour, and authorized ditch repairs up to $5,000.

• Approved JD 14 impoundment/modification/partial abandonment order (5-0)
• Amended CD 41 improvement bid to reserve right to reimburse with bond proceeds
• Approved LHB bid for End-O-Line turntable rehabilitation
• Approved ditch bills totaling $10,615.75
• Authorized Travis Radke to investigate/repair CD 41 issue with $5,000 limit
• Approved $1.00/hour increase to 2026 seasonal wage scale, retroactive
• Authorized signing of Workforce Development Area #6 Joint Powers Agreement (2026-2030)

Board of Commissioners

The Murray County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on June 2, 2026. Items include discussion of 2027 ambulance agreements, a rural water system joint powers agreement, several conditional use permits, and updates from various departments. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes and commissioner warrants.

• Consideration of 2027 Ambulance Agreements with Murray County Medical Center
• 2026 Lincoln Pipestone Rural Water System Joint Powers Agreement
• Nicki Oss Conditional Use Permit
• Lake Shetek Campground Conditional Use Permit
• The Towers LLC Conditional Use Permit

The Murray County Board approved the minutes and warrants from May 26, approved the Lincoln‑Pipestone Rural Water System joint power agreement, and authorized payment of $19,176.50 in ditch bills. It also approved conditional use permits for Nicki Oss, Lake Shetek Campground, and The Towers, LLC. No vote counts were recorded for these actions.

• Approved May 26 minutes and warrants ($33,081.07)
• Approved LPRW Joint Power Agreement
• Approved ditch bills totaling $19,176.50
• Approved Conditional Use Permit #1438 for Nicki Oss cabin project
• Approved Conditional Use Permit #1440 for Lake Shetek Campground expansion
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for The Towers, LLC telecommunications tower

Board of Commissioners

The board will hear the A.C.E. of Southwest Minnesota 2025 annual report and an update on the opioid program. A discussion on a shared engineer position with other counties is scheduled. Commissioners will also consider a new liquor license for Pump N Pak RV Inc and declare surplus vehicles.

• A.C.E. of Southwest Minnesota 2025 annual report and program updates
• Murray County Central Opioid Program Update
• Shared Engineer Position Discussion
• New combination on/off/sunday liquor license for Pump N Pak RV Inc (dba The Store)
• Declare vehicles surplus

The Murray County Board approved a Combination On/Off/Sunday Liquor License for Pump N Pak RV Inc (dba The Store) for a partial year, with prorated fees. The board also approved declaring five sheriff's department vehicles as surplus for auction, set special meetings for 2027 budget discussions, and approved ditch bills. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Combination On/Off/Sunday Liquor License for Pump N Pak RV Inc (partial year, prorated fees)
• Declared 5 sheriff's vehicles surplus for auction via Enterprise Leasing
• Set special meetings for 2027 budget discussions on July 7-8, 2026
• Approved ditch bills totaling $145.70
• Approved minutes of 05/19/2026

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss restructuring county leadership by abolishing the County Administration position and reinstating the County Coordinator role. The meeting also includes decisions on seasonal hiring and ditch-related financial matters.

• Bond sale for County Ditch 41 and County Ditch 22
• Pioneer Public TV Lease/Option to Buy for Chandler Air Base Tower Location
• Approval of a striping construction contract
• Hiring of seasonal museum assistants, a surveying technician, and a temp dispatcher/jailer
• Review of the 2025 Pay Equity Report

The commissioners approved a bond sale for County Ditch 41 ($2.347 M) and County Ditch 22 ($587 K), setting the opening date for July 20 2026 and the award date for July 21 2026. They also approved a Municipal Advisory Services Agreement with Northland Securities for the $3.035 M G.O. Ditch Bonds, Series 2026A, and authorized the sale of the Chandler Air Base site to Pioneer Public TV. Additional actions included approving a striping contract, hiring and rehiring seasonal staff, and adopting a resolution to replace the County Administrator role with a County Coordinator.

• Approved bond sale for County Ditch 41 and County Ditch 22 opening July 20 2026, awarding July 21 2026
• Approved Municipal Advisory Services Agreement with Northland Securities for $3.035 M G.O. Ditch Bonds, Series 2026A
• Approved sale of Chandler Air Base site (Tax Parcel 16-013-0060) to Pioneer Public TV
• Approved striping construction contract with Sir‑Lines‑A‑Lot, LLC for $125,131.90 (Project CP 02‑26)
• Approved rehiring of seasonal museum assistants Nancy Moberg, Anna Johnson, and Logan Steinle
• Approved hiring of seasonal museum assistant Denis Stubbs (Grade 1 Step 1)
• Approved hiring of seasonal surveying technician Jack Abrahamson (Grade 2S Step 1, $16.50/hr)
• Approved Resolution 2026-05-19-01 to abolish County Administration position and reinstate County Coordinator position

Board of Commissioners

The Murray County Board will consider several items, including a medical center update, a proposed state land acquisition, and a grant award with a request for proposal. They will also address ditch bills, initiate repair proceedings for CD 20 and JD 14, and approve two construction contracts for road seal coating and a bituminous overlay. A work session will discuss the county coordinator position, wage scale, organizational chart, and related personnel appointments.

• Approve and sign construction contract for Seal Coat & Fog Seal Project
• Approve and sign construction contract with Duininck, Inc. for Bituminous Overlay Project
• Order initiating repair proceedings for CD 20 and JD 14
• Grant award and request for proposal approval
• Ditch Bills

The Murray County Board approved a resolution for the DNR to acquire an 8.87‑acre wildlife parcel (4‑1 vote). It also approved several contracts, including a raffle permit, a historic preservation architect, an AIS outreach program, seal‑coat work, bituminous overlay work, and two ditch‑repair orders.

• Approved LG230 off‑site gambling raffle for Westbrook Firemen's Relief Association (motion by Woelber, seconded by Zins)
• Approved Resolution 2026‑05‑05‑01 for DNR land acquisition of 8.87 acres (vote 4‑1)
• Approved RFP to hire historic architect for End‑O‑Line Turntable repair, grant $169,843 (motion by Welgraven, seconded by Zins)
• Approved AIS Prevention Outreach contract with The Globe for $10,000 (motion by Zins, seconded by Welgraven)
• Approved seal coat & fog seal construction contract with Morris Seal Coat & Trucking, Inc. for $642,187.10 (motion by Welgraven, seconded by Meier)
• Approved bituminous overlay contracts with Duininck, Inc. for $3,094,726.01 (motion by Zins, seconded by Meier)
• Approved County Drainage Authority CD 20 ditch repair order (vote 5‑0)
• Approved County Drainage Authority JD 14 ditch repair order (vote 5‑0)

Board of Commissioners

The Murray County Board of Commissioners will discuss funding requests for the Plum Creek Library and a rental rate increase for Sunrise Terrace. The board will also review ditch bills and a job advertisement for a Highway Engineer.

• Plum Creek Library 2026-2027 funding request and agreement
• Sunrise Terrace rental rate increase
• Murray SWCD 2026 1st Qtr. allocation request
• Final payment application for Racetrack Lighting
• Advertisement for Highway Engineer position

The board approved a $49,069.75 first‑quarter allocation to the Murray Soil and Water Conservation District. It also approved a $3,250 annual contribution to the Plum Creek Library System, authorized signing its updated agency agreement, and accepted a $50 rent increase for Sunrise Terrace apartments effective July 1, 2026. Additional actions included payment of $2,789.75 for ditch‑related bills, a final $18,000 payment for the Fairgrounds Racetrack Lighting project, and approval of the Highway Engineer job advertisement.

• Approved $49,069.75 allocation to Murray Soil and Water Conservation District
• Approved $3,250 annual contribution to Plum Creek Library System
• Authorized signing of updated Plum Creek Library System agency agreement
• Approved $50 rent increase for Sunrise Terrace apartments, effective July 1 2026
• Approved payment of $2,789.75 for ditch bills to various vendors
• Approved final $18,000 payment to Engelkes Electric for racetrack lighting, contingent on affidavit
• Approved advertisement for Highway Engineer position

Board of Commissioners

The Murray County Board of Commissioners will consider several items, including a bid award for the County Ditch 41 improvement, a public hearing on a tax abatement request, and updates on grant applications and infrastructure projects. They will also review performance measures, ditch bills, and personnel matters.

• Bid Award: County Ditch 41 Improvement
• Public Hearing: Randy Kottke Tax Abatement Request
• SRDC Federal Safe Streets for All Grant
• Bridge Replacement Agreement with Slayton Township
• Chainsaw Equipment Purchase for Highway Dept, Parks Dept and Emergency Management

The commissioners approved the low‑bid proposal from 605 Companies for the County Ditch 41 improvement project at $2,158,339.00 and authorized change‑order negotiations under $20,000. Additional approvals included several infrastructure contracts, a tax‑abatement for a home replacement, and a $2,000 contribution to a regional Safe Streets grant.

• Approved bid from 605 Companies for County Ditch 41 improvement ($2,158,339.00)
• Authorized Bolton & Menk and Travis Radke to negotiate change orders under $20,000 without board approval
• Approved award of overlay projects to Duininck, Inc. ($3,094,726.01)
• Approved award of seal coat project to Morris Sealcoat & Trucking, Inc. ($642,187.10)
• Approved award of maintenance striping project to Sir Lines‑A‑Lot, LLC ($125,131.90)
• Approved bridge replacement agreement with Slayton Township for Bridge L‑1598
• Approved $120,000 contribution toward Fulda City water project (county share)
• Approved $2,000 contribution to SRDC Safe Streets for All Planning Grant

Board of Commissioners

The Murray County Board of Commissioners will review several land use permits and liquor licenses. The meeting includes reports from the Sheriff, Auditor/Treasurer, and Zoning Administrator.

• Interim Use Permits for Muecke Sand & Gravel Inc (NE1/4 and NW1/4)
• Conditional Use Permit for Red Rock Rural Water
• Approval of 2026-2027 Liquor Licenses
• Resolution designating Murray County EDA as a Local Development Organization
• Purchase of mobile radios for the Sheriff's office

The Murray County Board approved contracts to replace flooring ($7,383.69) and dining chairs ($8,528.63) at Sunrise Terrace. It authorized subordination agreements for two septic liens and renewed five county liquor licenses for 2026‑27. The board also approved interim use permits for Muecke Sand & Gravel, a conditional use permit for Red Rock Rural Water, a letter supporting Lake Wilson Solar’s amendment, a mobile radio purchase, and a resolution designating the county EDA as a Local Development Organization.

• Approved $7,383.69 flooring quote from Jim's Carpet Outlet (passed)
• Approved $8,528.63 purchase of 35 dining chairs from Rune's Furniture (passed)
• Approved subordination agreement for Tax Parcel ID# 04-014-0041 septic lien (passed)
• Approved subordination agreement for Tax Parcel ID# 20-012-0050 septic lien (passed)
• Approved renewal of five 2026‑27 county liquor licenses (passed)
• Approved Interim Use Permit #1434 for Muecke Sand & Gravel (NE1/4) with 8 conditions (passed)
• Approved Interim Use Permit #1436 for Muecke Sand & Gravel (NW1/4) with 9 conditions (passed)
• Approved Resolution 2026-04-07-01 designating Murray County EDA as a Local Development Organization (passed)

Board of Commissioners

The Murray County Board will consider several items on its regular agenda, including Ditch Bills presented by the Auditor/Treasurer. It will also review a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) extension request for Justin Opdahl under the Zoning/Environmental Administrator. In a closed session, commissioners will discuss setting a minimum sale price (reserve amount) for surplus county property.

• Ditch Bills – financial item under Auditor/Treasurer agenda
• Justin Opdahl CUP Extension – zoning request under Zoning/Environmental Administrator agenda
• Surplus Property – closed‑session discussion on establishing a reserve sale price

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss administrative renewals and county contracts. Key items include liquor license renewals and agreements for watercraft inspections and animal pound services.

• 2026 Renewals for 3.2 Malt Liquor and Seasonal Liquor Licenses
• 2026 AIS Watercraft Inspection Contract
• Racing Association Lease Agreement
• Surplus Equipment and Deficient Bridges Resolution
• Animal Pound Agreement 2026-2028

The Murray County Board approved the meeting agenda and prior minutes, then authorized several licenses, contracts, and resolutions. Notable actions included renewing liquor licenses, hiring watercraft inspectors, renewing the racing association lease, selling surplus equipment, adopting a deficient bridges resolution, and approving an agency agreement with MnDOT. The board also set bid opening dates for upcoming road projects and appointed a parks advisory committee member.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved 03/03/2026 minutes (5-0)
• Approved 2026 liquor license renewals (5-0)
• Approved watercraft inspection contract up to $35,000 (5-0)
• Approved racing association lease renewal for 2026‑2027 (5-0)
• Approved sale of surplus highway equipment at public auction (5-0)
• Adopted deficient bridges resolution (5-0)
• Adopted agency agreement with MnDOT for federal aid projects (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Murray County Board of Commissioners will consider several items, including a grant proposal from the SW Regional Development Coalition, a conditional use permit for Dennis & Deborah Johnson, and a delegation agreement with the DNR for AIS prevention. The board will also review the 2025 Feedlot Program year‑end report and a 2026 demolition landfill engineering services agreement with Short, Elliot, Hendrickson, Inc. Additional topics include a building lease for SW Health & Human Services and a review of citizen per diem and mileage rates.

• 2026 demolition landfill engineering services agreement – Short, Elliot, Hendrickson, Inc.
• Dennis & Deborah Johnson conditional use permit
• DNR AIS prevention delegation agreement
• 2025 Murray County Feedlot Program year‑end review and 2026/2027 delegation agreement & work plan
• SW Health & Human Services building lease

The board approved the consent agenda, including minutes and warrants totaling $36,645.01. It authorized several contracts: a $5,430 demolition landfill engineering services agreement, a three‑year AIS delegation agreement, and an extension of the Southwest Health & Human Services lease for 2026. The commissioners also approved a conditional use permit for a storage building in the residential district and endorsed support for the SW Regional Development Coalition’s Safe Street planning grant. Additionally, the board approved payment of ditch bills and authorized signing of the 2025 Feedlot Program report and 2026‑2027 delegation agreement.

• Approved consent agenda and warrants totaling $36,645.01 (passed)
• Approved demolition landfill engineering services agreement up to $5,430.00, authorized signing
• Approved three‑year MnDNR AIS delegation agreement, authorized Chair to sign
• Approved extension of Southwest Health & Human Services lease for 2026 at $12.50/sq ft
• Approved Conditional Use Permit #1435 for Dennis & Deborah Johnson’s storage building
• Approved payment of Ditch Bills for Murray County Drainage Authority (amount not specified)
• Authorized Chair to sign 2025 Feedlot Program Year‑End Report and 2026‑2027 delegation agreement
• Supported SW Regional Development Coalition’s Safe Street for All planning grant (informal support)

Board of Commissioners

The Murray County Board will discuss updates on the Geronimo Power project and sexual assault awareness. They will review ditch-related items, including ditch bills, an inspection report, and 2026 ditch spraying. A key decision is the appointment of an engineer for the Minnesota DNR partial abandonment, impoundment, or modification of Judicial Ditch 14.

• April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month
• Geronimo Power – project updates
• Heidi Winter – auditor/treasurer presentation of ditch bills
• Travis Radke – ditch inspection report and 2026 ditch spraying
• Appointment of engineer for MN DNR partial abandonment/impoundment/modification to Judicial Ditch 14

The commissioners approved an agenda addition for a per‑diem related to the State Community Health Services Advisory Committee. They unanimously adopted a resolution designating April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month. They approved a ditch inspection report and ordered necessary repairs. They approved the Findings and Order to appoint an engineer for the partial abandonment and modification of Judicial Ditch 14.

• Approved agenda addition for SCHSAC per‑diem (motion passed)
• Adopted Resolution proclaiming April Sexual Assault Awareness Month (unanimous)
• Approved ditch inspection report and ordered repairs (motion carried)
• Approved Findings and Order to appoint engineer for Judicial Ditch 14 partial abandonment (motion passed)

Board of Commissioners

The Murray County Board will consider a range of items including a soil and water allocation request, a tax‑abatement hearing, a public bid opening for a horticulture building remodel, and several contract and funding matters. Key decisions include approving a construction contract with Midwest Contracting, LLC for a culvert project (SAP 051‑638‑0) and authorizing highway‑aid and seal‑coat agreements. The board will also hear updates on emergency‑alert systems, IT equipment purchases, and a public hearing on JD 27 impound and reroute issues.

• Approve Construction Contract with Midwest Contracting, LLC for culvert project SAP 051-638-0
• Public Bid Opening: Horticulture Building Remodel Project
• Public Hearing: Tim & Jean Runkle Tax Abatement Request
• County State Aid Highway Funds Advance Resolution
• 2026 PC and Laptop Purchases

The Board approved a $296,510 contract with Joe Schreier Construction to add and remodel the horticulture building. It also approved a $49,069.75 Soil & Water quarterly allocation, a tax‑abatement for the Runkles’ new home, and law‑enforcement support contracts with eight cities. Additional approvals included a panic‑button system for county facilities, the HyperReach emergency‑alert platform, and a $36,269.81 purchase of computers and laptops.

• Approved award of horticulture building remodel to Joe Schreier Construction for $296,510 (motion passed)
• Approved Murray Soil & Water Conservation District quarterly allocation of $49,069.75 (motion passed)
• Approved tax abatement for Tim & Jean Runkle’s new home at 204 South Delaware Court (motion passed)
• Approved law‑enforcement support contracts with Avoca, Chandler, Currie, Dovray, Hadley, Iona, Lake Wilson (motion passed)
• Approved purchase and implementation of Heartland Security panic‑button system for county facilities (motion passed)
• Approved purchase and implementation of HyperReach emergency‑alert platform, replacing CodeRED (motion passed)
• Approved purchase of PCs, laptops and accessories from Dell for $36,269.81 (motion passed)
• Approved county warrants totaling $84,136.26 for various funds (motion passed)

Board of Commissioners

The Murray County Board will consider several items, including a public bid opening for a motor pool garage and the approval of a construction contract with Greystone Construction for a Salt & Sand shed. They will also review bid results for Project SAP 051-638-033, a Chanarambie Township agreement, an equipment purchase request, and a MnDOT partnership award. The meeting includes routine items such as approving minutes and commissioner warrants.

• Approve Construction Contract: Greystone Construction for Salt & Sand Shed
• Public Bid Opening: Motor Pool Garage Project
• Bid Results: Project SAP 051-638-033
• Approve Chanarambie Township Agreement
• 2026 Equipment Purchase Request

The Board approved the consent agenda covering $84,798.49 of commissioner warrants. It appropriated $15,830 for five summer internship positions with a $2,750 business fee. The Board accepted a $122,521.70 bid to replace a culvert on CSAH 38 and approved a $365,565 contract with Greystone Construction for a Phase II salt/sand shed. It also approved the 2026 highway equipment purchase request.

• Approved consent agenda including $84,798.49 of commissioner warrants (motion passed)
• Approved $15,830 appropriation for five internship positions, with $2,750 business participation fee (motion passed)
• Awarded culvert replacement contract on CSAH 38 to Midwest Contracting for $122,521.70 (motion passed)
• Approved Bridge Replacement Agreement with Chanarambie Township (motion passed)
• Approved Phase II construction contract with Greystone Construction for salt/sand shed for $365,565.00 (motion passed)
• Approved 2026 highway department equipment purchase request (motion passed)

General

The Murray County Board of Commissioners will meet on Jan 27, 2026. Items on the regular agenda include a grant easement with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, updates from Woodstock Communications, and several staff proposals. Key decisions involve purchasing an emergency management light tower, adopting a Hazard Mitigation Plan, and declaring portable generators surplus property. The board will also discuss funding options for a summer internship program and a DNR statewide shotgun repeal.

• U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services – Grant easement for wildlife habitat protection
• Woodstock Communications – Project updates
• Emergency Management – Light tower purchase
• Hazard Mitigation – Plan adoption
• Summer Internship Program – Funding options discussion

The board approved a wildlife habitat easement, the 2025 audit engagement letter, and several equipment purchases. It also adopted the updated Hazard Mitigation Plan and approved up‑fitting two emergency squads. A vote on hunting regulations moved the county to rifles for deer hunting, and discussion of the Summer Internship Program was tabled.

• Approved signing of U.S. Fish & Wildlife Services habitat easement (motion passed)
• Approved 2025 Audit Engagement Letter with the Minnesota Office of the State Auditor (motion passed)
• Approved up‑fitting two emergency squads at $15,477 per squad (motion passed)
• Approved purchase of ten flip‑top training tables and twenty rolling nesting chairs from ULINE (motion passed)
• Approved purchase of a used 2022 Allmand GR Series light tower for $10,499 (motion passed)
• Adopted resolution updating the Murray County Hazard Mitigation Plan (motion passed, Resolution 2026-01-27-01)
• Moved to rifles for deer hunting after a 2‑3 vote (motion to remain shotgun only failed)
• Tabled further action on the Summer Internship Program pending community input

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will conduct a public hearing regarding the 2026 Murray County Fee Schedule Omissions. The meeting includes reviews of law enforcement contracts and various departmental project bids.

• Public Hearing: 2026 Murray County Fee Schedule Omissions
• Emergency On-Call Contract with the City of Slayton
• Fulda Police Services Contract
• Horticulture Remodel Project Bidding
• Resolution to follow the 2026 IRS Mileage Reimbursement Rate

The board approved agenda additions, meeting minutes, and commissioner warrants totaling $124,210.55. It authorized a bid opening on Feb. 17, 2026 for the horticulture building remodel, approved purchase of three park mowers for $17,245.02, and approved a $21,485 payment to Slayton Plumbing & Heating. Additional actions included an emergency on‑call contract with the City of Slayton, a police services contract with Fulda, Buffalo Ridge task‑force funding of $36,805.50, and a resolution to follow the IRS mileage rate each year.

• Approved agenda additions (motion passed)
• Approved minutes from 12/30/2025 and 01/06/2026 (motion passed)
• Approved commissioner warrants $124,210.55 (motion passed)
• Authorized bid opening Feb 17, 2026 for horticulture building remodel (motion passed)
• Approved purchase of three park mowers for $17,245.02 (motion passed)
• Approved payment to Slayton Plumbing & Heating $21,485.00 (motion passed)
• Approved emergency on‑call contract with City of Slayton (motion passed)
• Adopted resolution to follow IRS mileage rate annually (all members voted for)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will elect a Chair and Vice Chair for 2026. The body will consider 2026 appropriations, liquor and tobacco licenses, and various administrative resolutions. The meeting also includes updates on the Murray County Medical Center and highway maintenance hiring.

• Approval of 2026 Appropriations
• 2026 Liquor License Approval for Trails Edge
• Approval of 2026 Tobacco Licenses
• Murray County Wheel Herald Legal Bid for Publication 2026
• Resolution to use website as primary posting location for paid claims and audits

The Murray County Board of Commissioners held its organizational meeting, electing Mark Carlson as Chair and Roger Zins as Vice-Chair for 2026. The board approved warrants totaling $469,076.30, renewed liquor and tobacco licenses, passed resolutions on claims payment and website postings, and made various committee appointments. The board also set minimum salaries for elected officials at $5,000 each for the 2027 term.

• Elected Mark Carlson as 2026 Board Chair (4-1)
• Elected Roger Zins as 2026 Vice-Chair (unanimous)
• Approved Commissioner Warrants totaling $469,076.30
• Approved 2026 liquor license renewal for Trails Edge (Jaroskelly, LLC)
• Approved 2026 tobacco license renewals for 7 establishments
• Adopted Resolution 2026-01-06-01 authorizing Auditor-Treasurer to pay certain claims
• Adopted Resolution 2026-01-06-02 to use county website for posting paid claims
• Adopted Resolution 2026-01-06-03 to use county website for posting audit