Nicollet County, MN

Drainage Authority

Board of Commissioners

Board of Commissioners

Planning & Zoning Advisory Commission

Planning & Zoning Advisory Commission

Board of Adjustment & Appeals

Board of Adjustment & Appeals

Planning & Zoning Advisory Commission

Board of Adjustment & Appeals

Board of Commissioners

Drainage Authority

Board of Commissioners

Drainage Authority

Planning & Zoning Advisory Commission

Planning & Zoning Advisory Commission

Planning & Zoning Advisory Commission

Board of Adjustment & Appeals

Board of Adjustment & Appeals

Board of Adjustment & Appeals

Board of Commissioners

Drainage Authority

Board of Commissioners

Board of Commissioners

Board of Commissioners

Drainage Authority

Planning & Zoning Advisory Commission

Board of Adjustment & Appeals

Board of Adjustment & Appeals

Planning & Zoning Advisory Commission

Planning & Zoning Advisory Commission

Board of Adjustment & Appeals

Board of Commissioners

Board of Commissioners

Drainage Authority

Board of Commissioners

Drainage Authority

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Board of Adjustment & Appeals

Planning & Zoning Advisory Commission

Board of Adjustment & Appeals

Planning & Zoning Advisory Commission

Planning & Zoning Advisory Commission

Board of Adjustment & Appeals

Drainage Authority

Board of Commissioners

Drainage Authority

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Planning & Zoning Advisory Commission

Board of Adjustment & Appeals

Board of Adjustment & Appeals

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Planning & Zoning Advisory Commission

Planning & Zoning Advisory Commission

Board of Commissioners

Board of Commissioners

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Drainage Authority

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Drainage Authority

Planning & Zoning Advisory Commission

Board of Adjustment & Appeals

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Planning & Zoning Advisory Commission

Board of Adjustment & Appeals

Board of Commissioners

Board of Commissioners

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Drainage Authority

Drainage Authority

Planning & Zoning Advisory Commission

Planning & Zoning Advisory Commission

Board of Adjustment & Appeals

Board of Adjustment & Appeals

Board of Adjustment & Appeals

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

Drainage Authority

Drainage Authority

Board of Adjustment & Appeals

Board of Adjustment & Appeals

Planning & Zoning Advisory Commission

Board of Adjustment & Appeals

Planning & Zoning Advisory Commission

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

Drainage Authority

Planning & Zoning Advisory Commission

Board of Adjustment & Appeals

Board of Adjustment & Appeals

Planning & Zoning Advisory Commission

Board of Commissioners

Board of Commissioners

Board of Commissioners

Board of Commissioners

Planning & Zoning Advisory Commission

Planning & Zoning Advisory Commission

Planning & Zoning Advisory Commission

Planning & Zoning Advisory Commission

Drainage Authority

The Nicollet County Drainage Authority will meet to consider cleaning requests for drainage systems CD9 and CD38A, hold a final public hearing on the redetermination of benefits for six drainage systems (CD16A, CD80, CD85, CD92A, CD94, CD96), and consider accepting a petition and appointing an engineer for the CD61 branch improvement. The agenda also includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes and public appearances.

• Public input at 9:45 a.m. on cleaning requests for CD9 and CD38A
• Final public hearing at 10:00 a.m. on redetermination of benefits for CD16A, CD80, CD85, CD92A, CD94, CD96
• Consider acceptance and appointment of engineer for CD61 Branch Improvement Petition

Drainage Authority

The Nicollet County Board of Commissioners will meet to ratify the final hearing date, conduct a final public hearing on the redetermination of benefits, and consider a repair request for Joint Ditch No. 15 (Nicollet Sibley). The agenda also includes routine items such as approval of minutes and public appearances.

• Ratify setting of final hearing date for Joint Ditch No. 15 Nicollet Sibley
• Final public hearing for redetermination of benefits for Joint Ditch No. 15 Nicollet Sibley
• Consider repair request for Joint Ditch No. 15 Nicollet Sibley
• Approval of October 1, 2025 Board minutes

Board of Commissioners

The Nicollet County Board of Commissioners will consider several administrative items, including a building automation systems contract, setting a public hearing date for a fee schedule amendment, applying for a Safe and Secure Courthouse Initiative grant, and approving agreements for a Public Works facility study. They will also receive an update from the St. Peter Area Food Shelf and handle routine consent agenda items.

• Consider Building Automation Systems Contract Proposal
• Consider Setting Public Hearing Date for Fee Schedule Amendment
• Consider Safe and Secure Courthouse Initiative Grant Program Application
• Consider Public Works Facility Study/Master Planning Phase Agreements
• St. Peter Area Food Shelf Update

Board of Commissioners

The Nicollet County Board of Commissioners is holding a workshop to discuss a Safe and Secure Courthouse Grant and receive an update on the 2026 primary election. The meeting also includes the introduction of new employees and adjourns for an employee appreciation picnic.

• Discussion of Safe and Secure Courthouse Grant
• 2026 Primary Election Update
• Introduction of new employees
• Employee Appreciation Picnic at Health and Human Services garage

Planning & Zoning Advisory Commission

The Nicollet County Planning and Zoning Advisory Commission agenda for March 17, 2025 states there is no meeting. The document contains only the county's mission, vision, and core values statements, with no items for discussion or decision.

• No meeting scheduled

Planning & Zoning Advisory Commission

The Planning and Zoning Advisory Commission agenda for August 17, 2026, states 'NO MEETING.' No items are scheduled for discussion or decision at this meeting.

Board of Adjustment & Appeals

Board of Commissioners

The Planning and Zoning Advisory Commission has no meeting on this date. The agenda consists only of boilerplate mission and vision statements.

Planning & Zoning Advisory Commission

Board of Adjustment & Appeals

The Nicollet County Board of Adjustment & Appeals will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes from July 20, 2026, and adopt findings of fact for a permit case (PLN 26-07: Wenner). The agenda is largely procedural with no new public hearings or major decisions listed.

• Approval of minutes from July 20, 2026
• Adoption of findings of fact for permit case PLN 26-07 (Wenner)

Board of Adjustment & Appeals

Drainage Authority

The Nicollet County Drainage Authority is meeting to approve its agenda and consent agenda, which includes the July 28, 2026 meeting minutes. The meeting also provides an opportunity for public appearances before adjournment. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of agenda
• Approval of consent agenda including July 28, 2026 Drainage Authority minutes
• Public appearances

The Nicollet County Drainage Authority held a brief regular session, approving the agenda and the consent agenda, which included the July 28, 2026 minutes. No public appearances were made, and the meeting adjourned after these procedural actions. No substantive decisions were made.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including July 28, 2026 minutes (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Nicollet County Board of Commissioners will consider several items, including a request to construct a driveway in the shore impact zone, appointments to a health advisory committee, and a bid award for a culvert joint repair project. The agenda also includes routine approvals of bills, minutes, and a medical examiner contract renewal.

• Consider PLN26-08: Warren Krohn request to construct driveway in Shore Impact Zone
• Consider award of bid for CP 10-26 - CSAH 10 Culvert Joint Repair Project
• Consider renewal of Medical Examiner's contract agreement
• Consider appointments to Community Health, Human, and Veteran Services Advisory Committee
• Approve per diems and expenses

The Nicollet County Board approved a conditional use permit for a driveway in the shore impact zone, appointed two citizens to an advisory committee, and awarded a $262,700 culvert repair contract to PCi Roads, LLC. The board also approved the consent agenda, including bills, minutes, and warrants, and heard public comments on election integrity. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved consent agenda including bills, minutes, and warrants (all in favor)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit PLN26-08 for driveway in shore impact zone (all in favor)
• Appointed David Johnson and Cindy Favre to Community Health, Human, and Veteran Services Advisory Committee (all in favor)
• Approved amended 2026 Committee and Board Assignments and Per Diem Resolution (all in favor)
• Awarded bid for CP 10-26 CSAH 10 culvert repair to PCi Roads, LLC for $262,700 (all in favor)
• Approved per diems and expenses for commissioner meetings (all in favor)

Planning & Zoning Advisory Commission

Planning & Zoning Advisory Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a request by Warren Krohn to construct a driveway in a shore impact zone. The commission will also discuss a data center moratorium.

• Public hearing for PLN 26-08: Driveway construction in a shore impact zone at G.L. 6 of Section 23-110-28 in Nicollet Township
• Discussion of Data Center Moratorium

Board Workshops

The Nicollet County Board is holding a workshop to discuss Community Health and Human Services. The agenda includes financial assistance and child protection topics. The meeting is primarily procedural and informational, with no major decisions listed.

Board of Adjustment & Appeals

Board of Commissioners

The Nicollet County Board of Commissioners will consider a consent agenda that includes bills, board minutes, a professional services agreement for the Wellness & Resiliency Program, and end of probations. A separate resolution will be considered to approve Quarter 2 2026 donations. The meeting also includes updates from the County Attorney and committee reports.

• Professional Services Agreement for Wellness & Resiliency Program on consent agenda
• Resolution to approve Quarter 2 2026 donations
• Approval of bills and July 14 board minutes
• End of probations listed
• Public appearances and commissioner committee reports

The Nicollet County Board of Commissioners approved the Quarter 2 2026 donations resolution and authorized per diem and expense payments for commissioner meetings. The consent agenda, including bills, minutes, a wellness program agreement, and warrants totaling over $587,000, was also approved. No public appearances were made, and the meeting adjourned at 9:05 a.m.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including bills, minutes, wellness program agreement, and warrants totaling $587,541.27 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution to Approve Quarter 2 2026 Donations (roll call vote)
• Approved per diems and expenses for commissioner meetings (unanimous)

Drainage Authority

This is a procedural meeting of the Nicollet County Drainage Authority. The only substantive actions are approval of the agenda and consent agenda, which includes minutes from July 14, 2026. Public appearances are allowed but no other business is scheduled.

• Approval of July 14, 2026 Drainage Authority minutes

The Nicollet County Drainage Authority met briefly and took only procedural actions. It approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda, which included the July 14, 2026 minutes, both unanimously. No substantive decisions were made, and the meeting adjourned at 9:05 a.m.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including July 14, 2026 minutes (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Nicollet County Board of Commissioners will hold a workshop to discuss a proposed tobacco ordinance, review gravel road maintenance plans, and update the 2026 Capital Improvement Program. The meeting also includes presentations from the Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation and updates on ditch maintenance.

• Discussion of County Tobacco Ordinance
• Gravel Road Maintenance Presentation
• Ditch Update
• Contract for 2026 with Maura McBreen
• 2026 CIP Update

Planning & Zoning Advisory Commission

The agenda indicates that the Planning and Zoning Advisory Commission has no meeting scheduled for July 20, 2026. The document contains only procedural boilerplate and a cancellation notice.

• No items — meeting cancelled

Board of Adjustment & Appeals

Board of Adjustment & Appeals

Board of Adjustment & Appeals

The Board will hold a public hearing on PLN 26-07, an application by Riley Wenner to regrade a driveway bluff and replace a garage on Lots 1 & 2, Block 3, Sandia Woods Subdivision in Oshawa Township. The board will also address routine items such as approving the May 18, 2026 minutes and other business.

• Public hearing – PLN 26-07: regrade driveway bluff and replace garage on Lots 1 & 2, Block 3, Sandia Woods Subdivision (Applicant: Riley Wenner).
• Approval of minutes from the May 18, 2026 meeting.

The Board of Adjustment & Appeals approved a variance for Riley Wenner to regrade a steep driveway and replace a detached garage on a bluff property at 35917 Scandia Woods Drive, Saint Peter. The approval was unanimous (5-0) and includes nine conditions, such as obtaining a zoning permit, using erosion controls, and limiting tree removal. No public testimony was offered, and no other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved variance PLN26-07 for bluff development with conditions (5-0)
• Approved minutes from May 18, 2026 meeting
• Adjourned meeting at 7:34 PM

Drainage Authority

The Drainage Authority will consider setting a hearing date for final redetermination of various county ditches. The agenda also includes approval of previous meeting minutes and public appearances.

• Set hearing date for final redetermination of various county ditches

The Nicollet County Drainage Authority approved its agenda and consent minutes, then set a final redetermination hearing for August 25, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. to consider viewers' reports on benefits for various county ditch systems. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting adjourned shortly after.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved June 23, 2026, Drainage Authority minutes (unanimous)
• Set Aug. 25, 2026, 10:00 a.m. for final redetermination of benefits hearings (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The board will hold a public hearing at 9:30 a.m. on an interim ordinance to establish a moratorium on permitting data centers in Nicollet County. Commissioners will also consider an amendment to the resolution setting 2026 committee assignments and per diem-eligible meetings. The consent agenda includes approval of bills, prior minutes, and an exempt gambling permit for Church of St. George.

• Public hearing on interim ordinance for data center permit moratorium
• Consider amendment to resolution on 2026 committee assignments and per diem payments
• Consider Church of St. George's exempt gambling permit

The Nicollet County Board of Commissioners approved an interim ordinance establishing a 12-month moratorium on the permitting of new data centers in the county, allowing staff time to research impacts and draft potential zoning amendments. The board also approved the consent agenda, including bills and warrants, and amended the 2026 committee assignments to replace Commissioner Kolars with Commissioner Helget on the Greater Mankato Diversity Council. No public comment was made during the data center hearing.

• Approved interim ordinance establishing 12-month moratorium on data center permitting (roll call vote)
• Approved consent agenda including bills and warrants (all in favor)
• Approved amended 2026 committee assignments, appointing Helget to Diversity Council (all in favor)
• Approved per diems and expenses for commissioner meetings (all in favor)

Board of Commissioners

The Board will consider setting a public hearing date for a proposed interim ordinance that would establish a moratorium on issuing permits for data centers in Nicollet County. Other agenda items include approval of consent agenda items such as bills, minutes, and a renewal agreement with Prosecutor by Karpel, as well as consideration of bylaws and appointments for the Health, Human, and Veteran Services Advisory Committee.

• Consider setting public hearing for interim ordinance establishing moratorium on data center permitting
• Consider renewal agreement with Prosecutor by Karpel
• Consider professional services agreement for Wellness & Resiliency Program
• Consideration of Health, Human, and Veteran Services Advisory Committee bylaws
• Consideration of appointment of Committee chair and vice chair

The Nicollet County Board of Commissioners approved the consent agenda, which included the approval of bills totaling $397,414.39 across the General Revenue, Road & Bridge, and Human Services funds. Additionally, the Board set a public hearing for July 14, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. regarding a proposed interim ordinance to establish a 12-month moratorium on the permitting of new data centers within Nicollet County.

• Approved the consent agenda, including bills for the General Revenue Fund ($190,397.78), Road & Bridge Fund ($84,294.24), and Human Services Fund ($122,722.37).
• Set a public hearing for July 14, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. regarding a proposed interim ordinance to establish a 12-month moratorium on the permitting of new data centers in Nicollet County.
• Approved expenses and per diems for various committee and district meetings as reported by Commissioners.

Drainage Authority

This is a procedural meeting. The Drainage Authority will consider approving the June 9, 2026 meeting minutes and hear public appearances. No substantive drainage decisions or agenda items are listed.

• Approval of June 9, 2026 Drainage Authority meeting minutes

The Nicollet County Drainage Authority met on June 23, 2026. The board approved the meeting agenda and the drainage authority minutes from June 9, 2026.

• Approved the June 23, 2026, meeting agenda
• Approved the June 9, 2026, Drainage Authority minutes

Board of Commissioners

The Nicollet County Board of Commissioners will hold a workshop to discuss the 2026-2028 legislative impact on Health and Human Services, an interim ordinance for Property Services, and the Sunrise Drive/CR 74 Turnback project with Public Works.

• Discussion of 2026-2028 Legislative Impact on Health and Human Services
• Discussion of Children’s Mental Health Initiative Grant
• Discussion of Interim Ordinance for Property Services
• Discussion of Sunrise Drive/CR 74 Turnback with Public Works
• Introduction of new employees

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