Nicollet County public meetings in 2022

Drainage Authority

The Nicollet County Drainage Authority met in a special session to resolve issues regarding the County Ditch 86A Improvement Project. The body voted to accept a mediator's proposal for a final payment to Lametti & Sons to release claims between both parties.

• Approval of $230,000 final payment to Lametti & Sons for County Ditch 86A Improvement Project

The Nicollet County Drainage Authority approved a mediator's proposal to make a final payment to Lametti & Sons. This agreement releases claims for both parties and concludes the requirement for further work or materials on the project, while maintaining contractual warranties.

• Approved $230,000 final payment to Lametti & Sons (Unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Advisory Commission

The Planning and Zoning Advisory Commission meeting scheduled for December 19, 2022, was cancelled.

Board of Adjustment & Appeals

The scheduled meeting for the Board of Adjustment and Appeals was cancelled.

Drainage Authority

The Nicollet County Drainage Authority is holding a special meeting. The session is closed to the public to discuss legal strategy and potential litigation regarding mediation for Nicollet County Ditch 86A.

• Closed session regarding mediation and legal strategy for Nicollet County Ditch 86A

The Drainage Authority met in a special session and moved into a closed meeting to discuss legal strategy and mediation for the County Ditch 86A Improvement Project. No substantive decisions were recorded in the open session.

• Approved motion to enter closed session to discuss potential litigation and legal strategy regarding County Ditch 86A

Tri-County Solid Waste

The Tri-County Solid Waste Joint Powers Board is meeting to discuss budget updates and recycling agreements. The board will review reports on plastics recycling and hazardous household waste. Members will also discuss 2023 collections and coupons.

• Budget update as of 11/30/22
• Tri County / Nicollet County agreement update
• Tri County / Waste Management rural recycling agreement
• Plastics recycling report
• 2023 Collections & Coupon discussion

The Board approved a three-year rural recycling agreement with Waste Management and a one-year staff expense agreement with Nicollet County. Members also approved a $5 resident coupon for appliance and electronics disposal and a salary recommendation for the Director.

• Approved Tri County/Nicollet County agreement with $3,527 staff expense cap for one year
• Approved 3-year Waste Management rural recycling agreement eliminating RMO and Saturday hours
• Approved $5 resident coupon special for appliance and electronics disposal for 2023
• Approved Director salary recommendation of $85,434
• Decided to hold off on an audit at this time
• Tabled 2023 draft budget pending updated account line item amounts

Drainage Authority

The Nicollet County Drainage Authority approved findings for redeterminations of benefits for CD35A, CD65, and CD75. The board also held a public hearing and approved redetermination benefits for eight additional ditch systems, including CD8A, CD39, and CD78.

• Approved redetermination benefits for CD78: $8,070,359.00 in total benefits and $549,255.00 in easement damages
• Approved redetermination benefits for CD47A: $3,697,796 in total benefits and $252,654 in easement damages
• Approved redetermination benefits for CD71: $1,498,353 in total benefits and $79,288 in easement damages
• Approved redetermination benefits for CD82: $1,079,341 in total benefits and $95,373 in easement damages
• Approved redetermination benefits for CD8A, CD39, CD78 L2 B4, and CD84

The Board approved redetermination benefits for several ditch systems following a public hearing. The Public Services Manager was directed to prepare findings and orders for these systems to be submitted at the next meeting.

• Approved redetermination findings for CD35A (all in favor)
• Approved redetermination findings for CD65A (all in favor)
• Approved redetermination findings for CD75A (all in favor)
• Approved redetermination benefits for CD8A, CD39, CD47A, CD78, CD78 L2 B4, CD82, CD84, and CD71 (all in favor for each)
• Directed Public Services Manager to prepare findings and orders for CD8A, CD39, CD47A, CD78, CD78 L2 B4, CD82, CD84, and CD71 (all in favor for each)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider the 2023 budget and tax levy, as well as the 2023 fee schedule. The meeting includes discussions on a remote work policy and an electrical substation expansion. A separate Drainage Authority meeting will hold public hearings for several redeterminations.

• Proposed 2023 budget of $50,627,929.00 and tax levy increase of $25,518,834.00
• Public hearing and resolution for the 2023 Fee Schedule
• Expansion of an electrical substation for BENCO Electric Cooperative/Frost-Benco-Wells-Electric
• Resolution for special assessments on parcels using the AgBMP loan program for septic activities
• Final public hearings for drainage redeterminations including CD8A, CD39, CD47, CD78, CD82, and CD84

The Board of Commissioners approved the 2023 budget and a new fee schedule effective January 1, 2023. They also authorized a 2.5% wage increase for Commissioners and an IT systems audit agreement with Marco Technologies.

• Approved 2023 budget of $50,627,929.00 (All in favor)
• Approved 2.5% wage increase for County Commissioners, salaries for Sheriff and County Attorney, and $70/day per diem rate (All in favor)
• Approved Audit Assessment of IT Systems Agreement with Marco Technologies (All in favor)
• Approved 2023 Fee Schedule changes for implementation on January 1, 2023 (Unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is holding a meeting to provide an overview of the proposed 2023 budget and property tax levy. The session includes a dedicated portion for public input.

• Overview of 2023 Proposed Budget and Property Tax Levy

The Board of Commissioners held a public meeting to discuss the proposed 2023 budget and tax levy. No formal decisions were made; the final budget and levy will be considered on December 13, 2022.

• Proposed 2023 budget presented at $50,627,929.00
• Proposed tax levy increase presented at $25,518,834.00 (5.2%)

Drainage Authority

The Nicollet County Drainage Authority held public hearings to approve benefit redeterminations for several ditch systems. The board also approved a Department of Transportation petition for pipe replacements on three different ditches.

• Approved CD35A redetermination: $1,105,754.00 total benefit over 25 years
• Approved CD65 redetermination: $428,595.00 total benefit over 25 years
• Approved CD75 redetermination: $4,344,886.00 total benefit over 25 years
• Recessed CD71 Public Hearing until December 13 to recalculate benefits
• Approved DOT petition for pipe replacements on CD75, CD62, and CD27

The board approved redetermination benefits for CD35A, CD65, and CD75. A petition from the DOT for minor pipe alterations to CD75, CD62, and CD27 was also approved. The public hearing for CD71 was recessed to allow for benefit recalculations.

• Approved CD35A redetermination benefits (all in favor)
• Approved CD65 redetermination benefits (all in favor)
• Recessed CD71 Public Hearing until December 13 (all in favor)
• Approved CD75 redetermination benefits (all in favor)
• Approved DOT petition for minor alterations to CD75, CD62, and CD27 (all in favor)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss county appointments, grant awards, and project payments. Following this, the Drainage Authority will hold public hearings regarding redeterminations and DOT minor alterations for several county drains.

• Public hearings for redeterminations for CD35A, CD65, CD71, and CD75
• Public hearing for DOT minor alterations to CD75, CD62, and CD27
• Appointment of Chief Deputy for the Sheriff
• 2023 Child Welfare and Juvenile Justice Screening Grant Award
• Final payment for Public Works Project SP 052-614-010

The Board approved several administrative appointments, regional service agreements, and health and human services contracts. Key actions included appointing a new Chief Deputy and authorizing a regional 3D mapping project. The Board also approved final payments for road reconstruction and updated its collections policy for out-of-home placements.

• Appointed Aaron Petersen as Chief Deputy (All in favor)
• Approved Minnesota Regional LIDAR Acquisition Project (All in favor)
• Approved agreement with Blue Earth and Carver Counties for Juvenile Placement Services (All in favor)
• Approved $39,598.74 final payment to Mathiowetz Construction for CSAH 14 (All in favor)
• Approved revised Collections Policy for Out of Home Placements (All in favor)
• Approved Master Contract for MFIP/DWP and DHS Community Support Program contract (All in favor)
• Approved 2023 Child Welfare and Juvenile Justice Screening Grant Award (All in favor)
• Approved Commissioner Warrants for General Revenue ($134,640.81), Road & Bridge ($57,579.27), and Human Services ($157,641.51) (All in favor)

Board of Adjustment & Appeals

The Board of Adjustment & Appeals will review and approve the findings of fact for three zoning variance requests decided at the October 17, 2022, meeting. These items involve a storage tank, an electrical substation, and a home addition.

• PLN 22-13: United Farmer’s CO-OP request to install a 30,000 gallon anhydrous storage tank without a berm
• PLN 22-16: BENCO Electric Cooperative request to reduce minimum lot size from 3.5 acres to 2 acres for a substation expansion
• PLN 22-17: Michael Bruegger request to reduce front yard setback to 31.1 feet and bluff setback to 16.7 feet for a home addition

The Board approved the minutes from October 17, 2022. It also voted to adopt findings for three specific planning cases: PLN22-13, PLN22-16, and PLN22-17.

• Approved October 17, 2022 minutes (4-0)
• Adopted findings for PLN22-13 United Farmers Cooperative (4-0)
• Adopted findings for PLN22-16 BENGO Electric Cooperative (4-0)
• Adopted findings for PLN22-17 Bruegger (4-0)

Planning & Zoning Advisory Commission

The Planning & Zoning Advisory Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a request by BENCO Electric Cooperative to expand an existing electrical substation. The body will also discuss hearing processes and procedures.

• Public hearing for PLN 22-18: BENCO Electric Cooperative request to expand a substation in Lake Prairie Township (Parcel 07.010.0500)
• Discussion on hearing process and procedure

The Planning & Zoning Advisory Commission recommended approval of an electrical substation expansion for BENCO Electric Cooperative. The commission also approved the minutes from the November 21, 2022, meeting.

• Recommended approval with staff conditions and adopted findings for PLN22.18 electrical substation expansion (5-0)
• Approved minutes of November 21, 2022 (5-0)
• Tabled hearing process and procedure discussion

Board Workshops

The provided agenda contains only the meeting location, commissioner names, and county mission and vision statements. There are no specific business items, decisions, or discussion topics listed.

Drainage Authority

The Nicollet County Drainage Authority met on November 8, 2022. The body approved the agenda and the minutes from the October 25, 2022 meeting.

• Approval of October 25, 2022 Drainage Authority Minutes

The Drainage Authority met on November 8, 2022. The board approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the October 25, 2022 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved meeting agenda (all in favor)
• Approved October 25, 2022 Drainage Authority Minutes (all in favor)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to consider a broadband expansion agreement and the acceptance of a Department of Human Services grant for Adult Protective Services. A separate Drainage Authority meeting is also scheduled.

• Broadband Expansion Agreement
• Acceptance of DHS Grant for Adult Protective Services
• Approval of bills and per diems

The Board approved an agreement with Nuvera to expand broadband services in unserved and underserved areas of the county. They also accepted a DHS grant for Adult Protective Services to provide emergency services for vulnerable adults. Financial warrants and commissioner expenses were approved.

• Approved Broadband Expansion Agreement with Nuvera (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved DHS grant contract for Adult Protective Services (all in favor)
• Approved General Revenue Fund warrants for $142,778.94 (all in favor)
• Approved Road & Bridge Fund warrants for $66,737.32 (all in favor)
• Approved Human Services Fund warrants for $181,567.30 (all in favor)
• Approved end of probations for Thomas Goblirsch, Kristen Friedrichs, and Crystal Madden (all in favor)
• Approved commissioner per diems and expenses (all in favor)

Drainage Authority

The Nicollet County Drainage Authority met to approve previous minutes and schedule a public hearing. The hearing concerns a Department of Transportation petition for minor alterations to specific drainage systems.

• Public hearing set for November 22, 2022, regarding DOT minor alterations to CD75, 62, and 27

The Nicollet County Drainage Authority scheduled a public hearing regarding a Department of Transportation petition. The hearing will address minor alterations and changes to CD75, 62, and 27.

• Approved the meeting agenda
• Approved October 11, 2022 Drainage Authority Minutes
• Set public hearing for DOT minor alterations to CD75, 62, and 27 for November 22, 2022 at 10:30 a.m.

Board of Commissioners

The Nicollet County Board of Commissioners and Drainage Authority will meet to discuss property services, finance resolutions, and public service projects. The board will review a planning and zoning recommendation for United Farmers Cooperative and establish funds for Lighthouse on Marshall.

• Approval of PLN22-12 – United Farmers Cooperative
• Establishment of Change and Imprest Funds for Lighthouse on Marshall
• AgBMP Low Interest Loan Project – Septic Lien
• Setting a public hearing date for DOT Minor Alterations to CD75, 62, and 27
• Juvenile Work Crew Contract with Blue Earth County

The Board approved a conditional use permit for United Farmers Cooperative to install an anhydrous ammonia tank, adding requirements for security cameras and a safety plan. The Board also authorized septic liens on seven parcels and approved several financial resolutions.

• Approved United Farmers Cooperative ammonia tank permit with added security camera and safety plan conditions (3-1)
• Approved placement of septic liens on seven parcels via AgBMP loan program
• Approved $142,778.94 in General Revenue Fund warrants
• Approved $66,737.32 in Road & Bridge Fund warrants
• Approved $181,567.30 in Human Services Fund warrants
• Approved Quarter Three donations totaling $1,965.00
• Approved $50 change funds and $100 imprest funds for Lighthouse on Marshall
• Approved end of probations for Rebecca Thomes, Heather Coopman, and Jason Bierma

Board Workshops

The Nicollet County Board of Commissioners is conducting a Public Works Road Tour on October 18, 2022. This tour replaces the regularly scheduled Board Workshop.

• Public Works Road Tour starting at 1700 Sunrise Dr. in St. Peter

Planning & Zoning Advisory Commission

The Planning & Zoning Advisory Commission is holding a public hearing regarding a request by United Farmers Cooperative to bulk store 30,000 gallons of anhydrous ammonia. The commission will review the conditional use permit and associated safety and landscaping requirements.

• Public hearing PLN 22-12: Request by Jim Carlson, United Farmer’s CO-OP to store 30,000 gallons of anhydrous ammonia
• Proposed location: Northeast ¼ of the Northeast ¼, Section 19-111-27 in Lake Prairie Township
• Requirement for applicant to purchase the home at 37615 State Highway 22 to meet residential setback standards
• Request for variance to Zoning Ordinance Section 708 (5) regarding berming requirements
• Application fees totaling $496.00

The Planning & Zoning Advisory Commission considered a conditional use permit for United Farmers Cooperative to bulk store 30,000 gallons of anhydrous ammonia at a Norseland site. After public testimony and discussion, a motion to recommend approval with conditions failed on a 2-2 tie vote. A subsequent motion to adopt findings of fact also failed 2-2, effectively denying the permit.

• Motion to recommend approval of PLN22-12 with conditions failed 2-2
• Motion to adopt findings of fact failed 2-2
• Approved minutes of September 19, 2022 (5-0)
• Reviewed September zoning permits (no action taken)

Board of Adjustment & Appeals

The Board of Adjustment & Appeals will hold public hearings on three variance requests. These include a request to install an ammonia tank without a berm and reductions to lot sizes and setbacks for a substation and home addition.

• PLN 22-13: Request by United Farmer’s CO-OP to install a 30,000 gallon anhydrous ammonia storage tank without a berm in Lake Prairie Township
• PLN 22-16: Request by BENCO Electric Cooperative to reduce minimum lot size from 3.5 acres to 2 acres for an electrical substation expansion in Lake Prairie Township
• PLN 22-17: Request by Michael Bruegger to reduce front yard setback to 31.1 feet and bluff setback to 16.7 feet for a home addition in Nicollet Township
• Approval of findings of fact for PLN22-10 (Dinse), PLN22-11 (Kiecker), and PLN22-14 (Domeier)

The Board of Adjustment & Appeals approved a conditional use permit for United Farmers Cooperative to install a 30,000-gallon anhydrous storage tank without a berm, as required by Section 708 of the Nicollet County ordinance. The motion passed 3-0 with conditions, including a requirement to obtain all permits and follow all regulations, with the State Fire Marshal added to condition four. The board also approved findings for several other items, including PLN22-10 Dinse, PLN22-11 Kiecker, PLN22-14 Domeier, PLN22-16 (reduction of minimum lot size for BENCO Electric Cooperative substation), and PLN22-17 (reduction of setbacks for a home addition by Michael Bruegger).

• Approved findings for PLN22-10 Dinse (vote 4-0).
• Approved findings for PLN22-11 Kiecker (vote 4-0).
• Approved findings for PLN22-14 Domeier (vote 4-0).
• Approved conditional use permit for United Farmers Cooperative PLN22-13 (anhydrous storage tank without berm) with conditions, vote 3-0.
• Approved PLN22-16 reduction of minimum lot size for BENCO Electric Cooperative substation expansion, vote 4-0.
• Approved PLN22-17 reduction of front yard and bluff setbacks for Michael Bruegger home addition, vote 4-0.
• Approved minutes of September 19, 2022.
• Motion to adjourn passed 4-0.

Drainage Authority

The Nicollet County Drainage Authority met to approve ditch repair reports and award a contract for ditch cleaning. The body decided on repairs to replace metal pipes with concrete pipes in several locations.

• Awarded $45,000 low bid to Wuetherich Drainage for phase one of CD 48A repair
• Approved ditch repair reports 22-011 through 22-013 for CD 40A, CD 30A, and CD 85

The Nicollet County Drainage Authority approved a $45,000 low bid from Wuetherich Drainage for phase one of the CD 48A repair project, which includes routine ditch cleaning before culvert repair. The board also approved ditch repair reports for CD 40A, CD 30A, and CD 85 to replace old metal pipes with concrete pipes. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved the agenda unanimously.
• Approved the consent agenda, including the September 27, 2022 Drainage Authority Minutes.
• Awarded the low bid of $45,000 for phase one of the CD 48A repair project to Wuetherich Drainage.
• Approved ditch repair reports 22-011 through 22-013 for CD 40A, CD 30A, and CD 85 to replace metal pipes with concrete pipes.
• Adjourned the meeting at 9:33 a.m.

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss a trails association agreement and an engagement agreement with Baker Tilly. The Drainage Authority will consider a low quote for CD 48A repair and a ditch repair report.

• Nicollet County Trails Association Agreement, State Contract, and Resolution
• Baker Tilly Engagement Agreement
• Out-of-state travel request for American Concrete Pavement Association (APCA) Annual Meeting
• Low quote for CD 48A repair
• Ditch Repair Report 22-011 through 22-013

The Nicollet County Board of Commissioners approved several items including a trails association agreement and resolution, a grant-in-aid contract for trail maintenance, an engagement agreement with Baker Tilly to review procurement procedures, and an out-of-state travel request for Public Works staff to attend a concrete paving conference in Nashville. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved Nicollet County Trails Association Agreement and Resolution (unanimous)
• Approved Grant-In-Aid contract for trail maintenance and attached Resolution (unanimous)
• Approved Baker Tilly Engagement Agreement for procurement review (unanimous)
• Approved out-of-state travel request for Public Works staff to Concrete Paving University in Nashville, TN (unanimous)
• Approved Cybersecurity Awareness Month Proclamation (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including meeting minutes, probation endings, medical examiner contract renewal, and warrants totaling $553,211.40 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss the 2023 preliminary property tax levy and set dates for public hearings regarding the fee schedule and budget. The meeting also includes a Drainage Authority session to schedule ditch redetermination hearings.

• Approval of 2023 Preliminary Property Tax Levy
• Setting of Public Hearing date for Fee Schedule Amendment
• MnDOT Detour Agreement No. 1051231
• Purchase of Service Agreement with Amherst H. Wilder Foundation
• Public hearing dates for County Ditch Redeterminations on November 22 and December 13, 2022

The Board approved the 2023 preliminary property tax levy and set a public hearing for December 1 at 6:30 p.m. to finalize the tax levy and budget. They also approved a resolution asking Governor Walz to release state disaster funds for road repairs, and approved a MnDOT detour agreement for a 2023 road project on TH 169, TH 22, and TH 99. A public hearing on fee schedule amendments was set for December 13 at 10:00 a.m.

• Approved 2023 preliminary property tax levy resolution (5-0)
• Set Dec. 1, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. for tax levy and budget meeting (5-0)
• Approved resolution requesting Governor release 20% LPA cost share from DACA Fund (5-0)
• Approved MnDOT Detour Agreement 1051231 for 2023 road project (5-0)
• Approved contract with Amherst H. Wilder Foundation for ACWA evaluation services (5-0)
• Set Dec. 13, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. for fee schedule amendment public hearing (5-0)
• Accepted Planning & Zoning Advisory Commission report and findings for mineral extraction CUP (5-0)
• Approved amendments to Zoning Ordinance and Official Zoning Map (5-0)

Drainage Authority

The Nicollet County Drainage Authority scheduled two public hearings to determine benefits for multiple county ditches. The board also approved a repair report for ditch CD23A.

• Public hearing set for Nov 22, 2022, for ditches CD35A, CD52, CD65, CD71, and CD75
• Public hearing set for Dec 13, 2022, for ditches CD8A, CD39, CD47A, CD78, CD78 Lateral 2 Branch 4, CD82, and CD84
• Approval of CD23A repair report
• Approval of Ditch Repair Report 22-009

The Nicollet County Drainage Authority approved two public hearing dates for county ditch redetermination benefits: November 22, 2022 for ditches CD35A, CD52, CD65, CD71, and CD75; and December 13, 2022 for ditches CD8A, CD39, CD47A, CD78, CD78 Lateral 2 Branch 4, CD82, and CD87. The board also approved a repair report for CD23A. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved public hearing for Nov. 22, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. for ditch redeterminations (CD35A, CD52, CD65, CD71, CD75) (unanimous)
• Approved public hearing for Dec. 13, 2022 at 10:30 a.m. for ditch redeterminations (CD8A, CD39, CD47A, CD78, CD78 Lateral 2 Branch 4, CD82, CD84) (unanimous)
• Approved CD23A ditch repair report (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including Sept. 13, 2022 minutes and Ditch Repair Report 22-009 (unanimous)

Board Workshops

The Board of Commissioners will review a presentation from the University of MN Extension and updates on public services. The meeting includes a discussion on an RFP for IT systems audit and assessment. A portion of the meeting will be closed for the County Administrator's annual performance evaluation.

• RFP for Audit and Assessment of IT Systems
• Update of the County Highway Safety Plan
• University of MN Extension presentation
• Drainage DB discussion
• Annual Performance Evaluation of the County Administrator

Planning & Zoning Advisory Commission

The Planning & Zoning Advisory Commission will hold public hearings regarding a request for bulk ammonia storage and a mineral extraction permit review. The body will also discuss amendments to the Floodplain Ordinance and Zoning Map.

• PLN 22-12: Request by United Farmer’s CO-OP to bulk store 30,000 gallons of anhydrous ammonia in Lake Prairie Township
• PLN 22-15: Three-year mineral extraction permit review for M.R Paving & Excavating, INC in Courtland Township
• Public hearing on Floodplain Ordinance and Zoning Map Amendment
• Review of permits

The Nicollet County Planning & Zoning Advisory Commission voted 4-0 to recommend adoption of proposed amendments to the Official Nicollet County Zoning Map and the Nicollet County Zoning Ordinance, related to FEMA floodplain updates. The recommendation now goes to the Board of Commissioners. A public hearing included testimony from residents concerned about map accuracy, notification, and economic impacts.

• Recommended adoption of proposed amendments to the Official Nicollet County Zoning Map (4-0)
• Recommended adoption of proposed amendments to the Nicollet County Zoning Ordinance (4-0)
• Approved minutes of August 15, 2022 (4-0)
• Approved three-year mineral extraction permit review for M.R. Paving & Excavating, Inc. (4-0)
• Continued PLN22-12 United Farmers Cooperative hearing to October 17, 2022 due to lack of quorum

Board of Adjustment & Appeals

The Board of Adjustment & Appeals will hold public hearings for four separate variance requests. These include requests for setback reductions for a septic system, a home addition, and a shed, as well as a request to install an ammonia storage tank without a berm.

• PLN 22-10: Setback reductions for a replacement septic system in Lafayette Township
• PLN 22-11: Front yard setback reduction for a home addition in Bernadotte Township
• PLN 22-13: Installation of a 30,000 gallon anhydrous ammonia storage tank without a berm in Lake Prairie Township
• PLN 22-14: Bluff setback reduction for a shed addition in Ridgely Township

The Board of Adjustment and Appeals approved three variance requests: a reduction of the county road and bluff setbacks for a septic system replacement (Luke & Hannah Dinse), a reduction of the front yard setback for a home addition (Corbin Kiecker), and a reduction of the bluff setback for a shed addition (Gerald & Jessica Domeier). All three were approved with conditions. No action was taken on the fourth item (PLN22-13) as it was continued due to lack of quorum. The meeting adjourned at 7:41 PM.

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review a corridor study for CSAH 13/Lookout Drive and consider bid awards for the CSAH 15 reconstruction project and culvert repairs. The meeting also includes a review of a staffing services agreement and a separate session for the Drainage Authority.

• Award of bid for SAP 052-615-025 (CSAH 15 Reconstruction Project)
• Award of quote for CP 15-22 (CSAH 15 Culvert Repairs)
• LRIP Grant Agreement No. #1051372
• TEKSystems Staffing Services Agreement
• Drainage Authority consideration of Ditch Repair Report 22-008

The board awarded the CSAH 15 reconstruction project to Mathiowetz Construction as the lowest bidder, approved a Local Road Improvement Grant agreement for the same project, and awarded a culvert repair contract to PClRoads, LLC. All votes were unanimous. The board also approved a TEKsystems staffing agreement for temporary IT help and the consent agenda including warrants totaling $423,900.27.

• Awarded SAP 052-615-025 (CSAH 15 reconstruction) to Mathiowetz Construction (unanimous)
• Approved LRIP Grant Agreement No. 1051372, resolution, and property certification (unanimous)
• Awarded CP 15-22 (CSAH 15 culvert repairs) to PClRoads, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved TEKsystems Staffing Services Agreement for temporary IT staffing (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including August 23 minutes, U of M MOA addendum, end of probations, and warrants totaling $423,900.27 (unanimous)
• Approved per diems and expenses for commissioner meetings (unanimous)

Drainage Authority

The Nicollet County Drainage Authority met to approve the agenda and previous meeting minutes. The body also considered Ditch Repair Report 22-008.

• Consideration of Ditch Repair Report 22-008

The Nicollet County Drainage Authority met and approved the agenda and consent agenda, which included the August 23, 2022 minutes and a ditch repair report. No public appearances were made. The meeting adjourned shortly after with all commissioners voting in favor.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including August 23, 2022 minutes and Ditch Repair Report 22-008 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:58 a.m. (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Nicollet County Board of Commissioners will discuss human resources policies, a health center letter of support, and a housing authority deficit agreement. The board will also set a public hearing date for a floodplain ordinance and zoning map amendment.

• Set public hearing date for Floodplain Ordinance Amendment and Zoning Map Amendment
• Gallagher Benefits Consulting Agreement
• South Central HRA Operating Deficit Acknowledgement, Amendment, and Consent Agreement
• Ditch Repair Reports 22-001 through 22-006
• Amazon Business Account Policy

The Nicollet County Board of Commissioners approved the Licensed Union Contract for 2022 after a closed session. They also approved the Amazon Business Account Policy, a Gallagher Benefits Consulting Agreement, and a Classification and Compensation Study agreement. A conditional use permit for mineral extraction was accepted based on the Planning & Zoning Advisory Commission's recommendation.

• Approved Licensed Union Contract for 2022 (4-0)
• Approved Amazon Business Account Policy (4-0)
• Accepted Gallagher Benefits Consulting Agreement (4-0)
• Approved Gallagher Consulting Agreement for Classification and Compensation Study (4-0)
• Accepted Planning & Zoning Advisory Commission report and conditional use permit for Pentagon Materials mineral extraction (4-0)
• Set public hearing date for Floodplain Ordinance and Zoning Map Amendments for September 27 at 10:00 a.m.
• Approved Open Door Health Center Letter of Support (4-0)
• Authorized South Central HRA Operating Deficit Acknowledgment Agreement (4-0)

Drainage Authority

The Nicollet County Drainage Authority met to review and approve ditch repair reports. The body decided on repairs for several ditches, including a specific project to mitigate erosion.

• Approval of Ditch Repair Reports 22-001 through 22-005
• Approval of Ditch Repair Report 22-006 for CD83 to mitigate erosion and ditch bank sloughing

The Nicollet County Drainage Authority approved Ditch Repair Report 22-006 for CD83, which includes a quote from Houston Engineering to mitigate erosion and bank sloughing. The motion passed on a roll call vote with Commissioner Luepke abstaining. The consent agenda, including prior minutes and five other repair reports, was also approved unanimously.

• Approved Ditch Repair Report 22-006 for CD83 erosion mitigation (3-0-1, Luepke abstaining)
• Approved consent agenda including August 9, 2022 minutes and Ditch Repair Reports 22-001 through 22-005 (unanimous)

Board Workshops

The Board of Commissioners is holding a workshop to review departmental presentations and proposals. Discussions include a floodplain ordinance and map amendment, as well as housing projects.

• Floodplain Ordinance and Map Amendment
• CD 83 Engineering Proposal for Ditch Repair Investigation
• Amazon Business Account Policy
• Regional and Local Homeless Prevention Aid housing projects

Planning & Zoning Advisory Commission

The Planning and Zoning Advisory Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a three-year permit review for a gravel mining operation in Courtland Township. The body will also discuss a proposed Floodplain Ordinance and Map Amendment.

• Public hearing PLN22-08: Three-year mineral extraction permit review for Pentagon Materials, INC (Parcels 04.309.0803 and 04.309.0810)
• Discussion of proposed Floodplain Ordinance and Map Amendment
• Review of $13,750 bond for 5.5 acres of actively mined land
• Review of permits

The Planning & Zoning Advisory Commission approved a conditional use permit for Pentagon Materials (PLN22-08) for mineral extraction with conditions, by a 5-0 vote. The board also discussed, but did not vote on, proposed Floodplain Ordinance and Zoning Map amendments, which are scheduled for future review and votes. Minutes from July 18, 2022, were approved 5-0.

• Approved Pentagon Materials mineral extraction conditional use permit (5-0)
• Approved minutes of July 18, 2022 (5-0)

Board of Adjustment & Appeals

The Board of Adjustment & Appeals will meet to approve the minutes and findings of fact from the July 18, 2022, meeting. The primary item for review is the approved variance for a single-family dwelling on the Michaletz property.

• Approval of Findings of Fact for PLN22-07 (Michaletz) regarding a density variance for a single-family dwelling

The Nicollet County Board of Adjustment & Appeals met on August 15, 2022, and approved the minutes from the July 18, 2022 meeting. The board also voted 4-0 to adopt the findings of fact for case PLN22-07 (Michaletz). No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of July 18, 2022 (4-0)
• Adopted findings of fact for PLN22-07, Michaletz (4-0)

Drainage Authority

The meeting consisted of procedural boilerplate. The authority approved the agenda and the minutes from the July 26, 2022 meeting.

• Approval of July 26, 2022 Board Meeting Minutes

The Nicollet County Drainage Authority met on August 9, 2022, and approved the agenda and consent agenda, which included the July 26, 2022 board meeting minutes. No public appearances were made, and the meeting adjourned at 9:29 a.m. No substantive decisions beyond procedural approvals were recorded.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including July 26, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:29 a.m.

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider awarding a bid for a public works project and a resolution for employee recognition funding. The Drainage Authority will also meet to conduct business following the commissioners' session.

• Consider award of bid for Project SAP 052-599-027
• Resolution to use $1,300 in County funds for an Employee Recognition Event
• Contract with St. Peter Schools for Truancy Agent Position
• Approval of bills and end of probations

The board approved a $1,064,118.90 bid from Holtmeier Construction for a culvert replacement project on Kerns Dr in Belgrade Township, despite the bid exceeding the engineer's estimate by about $319,000. The project is considered urgent due to the condition of the railing box culvert, and most costs will be covered by township aid road and bridge funds. The board also approved using county funds to cover the remainder of the Employee Recognition Event costs.

• Approved $1,064,118.90 bid for SAP 052-599-027 culvert replacement (unanimous)
• Approved Employee Recognition Event Resolution using county funds (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including July 26 minutes and warrants totaling $794,504.54 (unanimous)
• Approved per diems and expenses for commissioner meetings (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review a contract for ravine and slope stabilization on CSAH 23 and discuss highway corridor studies. The Drainage Authority will hold a continued public hearing regarding the final acceptance of the CD79 improvement project.

• Proposed contract award to Holtmeier Construction, Inc. for $1,731,897.96 for project SAP 052-623-027 (CSAH 23)
• Consideration of financial participation in the TH 22 Corridor Study
• Consideration of a Cooperative Construction Agreement for the CSAH 5/Sunrise Dr./Broadway Ave. Roundabout Project
• Continued public hearing on the final acceptance of the CD79 Improvement Project
• MnDOT presentation on the Capital Highway Investment Plan (CHIP)

The board awarded a $1,731,897.96 contract for SAP 052-623-027 to Holtmeier Construction, the lowest bidder, despite bids exceeding the engineer's estimate due to severe slope erosion. They also approved $5,000 for the TH 22 corridor study and a cooperative agreement for the CSAH 5 roundabout project. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved $1,731,897.96 contract to Holtmeier Construction for SAP 052-623-027 (unanimous)
• Authorized Director Kopet to sign the SAP 052-623-027 contract (unanimous)
• Approved $5,000 financial support for TH 22 corridor study (unanimous)
• Approved Cooperative Construction Agreement for CSAH 5/Sunrise Dr./Broadway Ave. Roundabout Project (unanimous)
• Authorized Director Kopet to sign the roundabout agreement (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 Quarter Two donations totaling $935 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including warrants totaling $412,129.63 (unanimous)
• Approved per diems and expenses for commissioner meetings (unanimous)

Drainage Authority

The Nicollet County Drainage Authority held a continued public hearing regarding the final acceptance of the CD79 Improvement Project. The board discussed and approved a proposal from ISG to level a berm and seed the area on the Cordes property.

• Approval of ISG proposal dated July 20, 2022, to remove a berm stretching from the road to south of the existing bridge on the Cordes property
• Agreement that no additional charges will be billed to the County for the berm work
• Acceptance of a commitment from Mr. Cordes to handle yard maintenance and future ditch material leveling

The Nicollet County Drainage Authority accepted ISG's July 20, 2022 proposal to level the berm on the Cordes property as part of the CD79 improvement project. The board directed staff to prepare findings for final acceptance at the next meeting on August 9, 2022. No other substantive decisions were made; the agenda and consent agenda were approved unanimously.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including July 12, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted ISG proposal to level berm on Cordes property (unanimous roll call)
• Directed PPSD Director to prepare findings for final acceptance at August 9, 2022 meeting

Board Workshops

The Nicollet County Board of Commissioners is meeting to review public works projects and human resources updates. Discussions include county cost participation for a corridor study and a construction agreement for a roundabout.

• TH 22 Corridor Study county cost participation
• Draft Cooperative Construction Agreement for CSAH 5/Sunrise Dr./Broadway Ave. Roundabout Project
• TNT Statements update from Public Services
• Introduction of new employees

Board of Adjustment & Appeals

The Board of Adjustment & Appeals will hold a public hearing regarding a request to exceed residential density standards. The applicant seeks to build a single-family home on a parcel in the Agricultural Preservation District.

• Public hearing for PLN 22-07: request by Scott Michaletz/Michaletz Building Partners LLP to build a single-family dwelling on parcel 01.105.0605 in Belgrade Township
• Proposed project: 50’ x 60’ dwelling and 80’ x 40’ detached shed
• Variance request to exceed the density standard of one new dwelling per quarter-quarter for lots recorded after 07/31/1981
• Application fee of $496.00

The Board of Adjustment & Appeals approved a variance (PLN22-07) allowing Scott Michaletz to build an additional single-family dwelling on the Northwest quarter of the Northeast quarter of Section 5-108-27, exceeding the density standard of one new dwelling per quarter-quarter. The motion to approve with conditions passed 4-0, and the board adopted findings of fact. The minutes also noted that a Planning & Zoning Advisory Commission workshop on the Floodplain Ordinance update was canceled.

• Approved variance PLN22-07 for additional dwelling on 40-acre parcel (4-0)
• Adopted findings of fact for variance PLN22-07 (4-0)
• Approved minutes of February 5, 2021 (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Planning & Zoning Advisory Commission

The commission is reviewing proposed text amendments for rooftop solar energy systems in the Shoreland Zoning District. The body is also updating floodplain management regulations to meet NFIP standards by October 13, 2022. A workshop for the floodplain updates is scheduled for July 18, 2022, at 5:30 pm.

• Proposed text amendment for small rooftop solar energy systems in the Shoreland Zoning District
• Update of floodplain management regulations to meet FEMA/NFIP standards
• Review of permits including a 24 kilowatt solar system at 36611 Fort Rd
• Review of permits including a nursing swine feedlot at 62029 376th St
• Review of permits including a replacement house at 42784 541st Ave

The Nicollet County Planning & Zoning Advisory Commission met on July 18, 2022, and approved the minutes from the June 20, 2022 meeting by a 4-0 vote. No public appearances, old business, or other business were discussed. The board reviewed permits with no comments, and clarified that a communication about a canceled Floodplain Ordinance Workshop was intended for this commission. No substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of June 20, 2022 (4-0)
• Reviewed permits with no comments

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hear a presentation from the Southern MN Initiative Foundation and discuss a septic lien for the AgBMP Low Interest Loan Project. The Drainage Authority will hold a continued public hearing regarding the final acceptance of the CD79 improvement project.

• Continued public hearing on final acceptance of CD79 improvement project
• AgBMP Low Interest Loan Project – Septic Lien
• Southern MN Initiative Foundation (SMIF) presentation
• Approval of bills and per diems

The Nicollet County Board of Commissioners approved a resolution authorizing a $7,190 lien on a property for the AgBMP low-interest loan program, with all commissioners voting in favor. The board also approved the consent agenda, including warrants totaling over $579,000, and approved per diems and expenses for commissioner meetings. No public appearances were made, and the meeting adjourned at 9:31 a.m.

• Approved $7,190 AgBMP septic lien on parcel 13.036.1300 (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including June 28 minutes and warrants totaling $579,057 (5-0)
• Approved per diems and expenses for commissioner meetings (5-0)

Drainage Authority

The meeting consisted of procedural boilerplate. No items were discussed or decided upon before the meeting was adjourned.

The Nicollet County Drainage Authority continued the CD79 Improvement Project public hearing but took no final action, instead recessing the Final Acceptance Report until the next regular meeting on July 26, 2022. The board requested ISG clarify its proposal letter, including definitions of 'unbilled time' and 'written-off' costs, and explain project changes. The board also ensured property owner Mr. Cordes can participate in the next meeting. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including June 28, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Recessed CD79 Final Acceptance Report to July 26, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:46 a.m. (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss a highway striping project award, an amendment to a MnDOT agreement, and American Rescue Plan Act funds. The Drainage Authority will hold a continued public hearing regarding the final acceptance of the CD79 improvement project.

• Award of 2022 Highway Striping Project
• Amendment #2 to MnDOT Agreement No. 1045974
• American Rescue Plan Act Funds Resolution
• CD79 Continued Public Hearing on Final Acceptance of Improvement Project
• Master Joint Powers Agreement with State of Minnesota (DPS, BCA)

The Nicollet County Board approved the 2022 Highway Striping Project contract to Traffic Marking Services, the lowest bidder. The board also approved an alternative work schedule policy, an amendment to a MnDOT agreement for CSAH 21 slope failure engineering, a Border-to-Border Grant letter of support, an ARPA funds resolution, and proclamations for local high school state championship teams. All votes were unanimous except for one abstention on the grant letter.

• Approved 2022 Highway Striping Project contract to Traffic Marking Services (unanimous)
• Approved Alternative Work Schedule Program Policy (unanimous)
• Approved Amendment #2 to MnDOT Agreement No. 1045974 and Resolution (unanimous roll call)
• Approved Border-to-Border Grant Application letter of support (unanimous, Luepke abstaining)
• Approved American Rescue Plan Act Funds Resolution (unanimous roll call)
• Approved proclamations for Mankato West Girls Softball, Nicollet Raiders Girls Softball, and St. Peter Boys Track and Field (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including warrants, grants, and probation officer end dates (unanimous)

Drainage Authority

The Nicollet County Drainage Authority voted to accept the CD79 improvement project as completed, allowing final payment to contractor Molnau Trucking, LLC. The board also continued the project to July 12, 2022, to allow engineer ISG to present a plan for leveling dirt on Ron Cordes' property and to allocate costs for that work.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including June 14, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted Molnau Trucking project as completed for final payment (roll call vote)
• Continued CD79 project to July 12, 2022 for ISG plan and cost allocation

Board Workshops

The Board of Commissioners will hold a workshop to discuss regional planning with GMG and broadband initiatives. The meeting includes updates on a North Mankato project and healthcare procurement.

• Regional Planning discussion with GMG
• Broadband discussion
• ARP Project Request for Baker Tilly Professional Services
• North Mankato Project update
• Healthcare procurement

Planning & Zoning Advisory Commission

The Planning and Zoning Advisory Commission will discuss a proposed moratorium on new cervid farms. The body will also review proposed text amendments regarding rooftop solar energy systems in the Shoreland Zoning District and floodplain management regulations to meet NFIP standards.

• Proposed new cervid farm moratorium
• Proposed text amendment for small rooftop solar energy systems in Shoreland Zoning District
• Proposed text amendment for floodplain management regulations to meet NFIP standards

The Nicollet County Board of Adjustment & Appeals met on June 20, 2022, and took only procedural actions. The board approved the minutes from May 16, 2022, and adopted findings of fact for case PLN22-016, both by unanimous 3-0 votes. No other business, administrative variances, or communications were reviewed. The board was advised that a variance request would be heard at a July meeting.

• Approved minutes of May 16, 2022 (3-0)
• Adopted findings of fact for PLN22-016 (3-0)

Board of Adjustment & Appeals

The Board of Adjustment & Appeals will meet to approve minutes and findings of fact from the May 16, 2022, meeting. This includes a decision regarding a variance for a residential addition in the Conservancy District.

• Approval of Findings of Fact for PLN22-06 (Dose) regarding a bluff setback reduction to 10.8 feet

The Board of Adjustment & Appeals met on June 20, 2022, and took only procedural actions. It approved the minutes from May 16, 2022, and adopted findings of fact for case PLN22-46, both by unanimous 3-0 votes. No other substantive decisions were made; the board was advised of a July meeting to hear a variance request.

• Approved minutes of May 16, 2022 (3-0)
• Adopted findings of fact for PLN22-46 (3-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss MnDOT turnback and partnership agreements and finalize payments for two public works projects. A separate meeting of the Drainage Authority is also scheduled.

• Final payment for Project SP 052-612-008
• Final payment for Project SP 052-613-021
• MnDOT Turnback Agreement 1048520 and Resolution
• MnDOT Master Partnership Contract and Resolution

The Nicollet County Board of Commissioners approved a cybersecurity assessment and consulting service agreement with Clifton Larson Allen, LLP, authorizing County Attorney Zehnder Fischer to enter into the contract. They also approved final payments for two road projects, MnDOT agreements, the consent agenda, and per diems. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved agenda with added cybersecurity item (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including warrants totaling $565,669.00 (unanimous)
• Approved final payment of $60,033.62 for CSAH 12 grade raise project (unanimous)
• Approved final payment of $49,137.27 for CSAH 13 concrete overlay project (unanimous)
• Approved MnDOT Turnback Agreement #1048520 and Resolution (unanimous roll call)
• Approved MnDOT Master Partnership Contract #1050068 and Resolution (unanimous roll call)
• Authorized agreement with Clifton Larson Allen, LLP for cybersecurity assessment (unanimous)
• Approved per diems and expenses for commissioner meetings (unanimous)

Drainage Authority

The Nicollet County Drainage Authority met for a regular session. The body approved the agenda and the minutes from the May 24, 2022 meeting.

• Approval of May 24, 2022 Drainage Authority minutes

The Nicollet County Drainage Authority met on June 14, 2022, and approved the agenda and the consent agenda, which included the May 24, 2022 minutes. No public appearances were made, and the meeting adjourned shortly after convening. No substantive decisions were made.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including May 24, 2022 minutes (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss a 2022 bituminous materials contract and a negative drainage system fund balance transfer. The meeting also includes a review of Planning & Zoning Advisory Commission actions regarding mineral extraction and swine feedlots.

• Consider award of 2022 Bituminous Materials (Asphalt Emulsion) Contract
• Negative Drainage System Fund Balance Transfer
• Legal Services Contract for CHIPS Cases
• Conditional use approval for mineral extraction by Hoffman Construction Company
• Conditional use approval for a swine feedlot for Wayne Havemeier

The Nicollet County Board approved the low bid from Flint Hills Resources for the 2022 bituminous materials contract, accepted two conditional use permits for mineral extraction and a swine feedlot, and authorized a temporary fund transfer to cover a negative drainage system balance. The board also approved contracts for record management software and outside legal counsel, along with consent agenda items and per diem expenses.

• Approved 2022 bituminous materials contract with Flint Hills Resources (all in favor)
• Accepted conditional use permit for mineral extraction by Hoffman Construction Company (all in favor)
• Accepted conditional use permit for swine feedlot by Wayne & Shelly Havemeier (all in favor)
• Approved temporary transfer from General Fund to Drainage System fund to cover negative balance of $1,844,310.05 at 4% interest (all in favor)
• Authorized contract with Karpel record management software (all in favor)
• Approved agreement with Attorney Scott Anderson for AmberField properties bond review (all in favor)
• Approved consent agenda including travel requests, liquor/tobacco license renewal, legal services contract, and warrants (all in favor)
• Approved per diems and expenses for commissioner meetings (all in favor)

Drainage Authority

The Drainage Authority met for a regular session. The body approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from May 10, 2022.

• Approval of May 10, 2022 Drainage Authority minutes

The Nicollet County Drainage Authority met on May 24, 2022, and approved its agenda and the consent agenda, which included the minutes from the May 10, 2022 meeting. No public appearances were made, and the meeting adjourned shortly after convening. No substantive decisions were made beyond routine approvals.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including May 10, 2022 minutes (unanimous)

Board Workshops

The Board of Commissioners is meeting for a workshop to review administrative updates and departmental requests. Discussions include potential housing contracts with Blue Earth County and the allocation of ARPA project funds.

• Update on the sale of AmberField Properties
• TNT Supplemental Budget Inserts
• Alternative Work Schedule Policy
• Potential to contract with Blue Earth County for housing
• ARPA Project Requests

Planning & Zoning Advisory Commission

The Planning & Zoning Advisory Commission will hold public hearings for two conditional use permits. The body will also discuss a deer farm moratorium and a text amendment for roof-mounted solar in the Shoreland District.

• PLN 22-04: Mineral extraction request by Hoffman Construction Company for 11.8 acres in Courtland Township with a $59,000 bond
• PLN 22-05: Conditional Use Approval request for a swine feedlot by Wayne Havemeier in Brighton Township
• Discussion on a potential moratorium for new deer farms
• Text amendment regarding roof-mounted solar on existing structures in the Shoreland District

The Board of Adjustment & Appeals approved a variance to reduce the bluff setback to 10.8 feet in the Conservancy District for Brian and Donna Dose's property. The vote was 3-0, with conditions attached. The applicant stated the variance would help preserve the 160-year-old home and improve livability by allowing an entry addition.

• Approved variance PLN22-08 to reduce bluff setback to 10.8 feet in Conservancy District (3-0)
• Adopted findings for the variance approval (3-0)
• Approved minutes of February 5, 2021

Board of Adjustment & Appeals

The Board of Adjustment & Appeals will hold a public hearing regarding a request from Brian and Donna Dose to reduce a bluff setback to 10.8 feet. The variance is requested to allow for a 16' x 24' home addition and an L-shaped deck at 69194 County Road 21.

• Public Hearing PLN 22-06: Request to reduce bluff setback from 30 feet to 10.8 feet
• Proposed construction of a 16' x 24' home addition and L-shaped deck
• Property location: Parcel 11.115.1000 in Ridgely Township
• Application fee: $496.00

The Board of Adjustment & Appeals approved a variance (PLN22-OB) to reduce the bluff setback to 10 feet in the Conservancy District for Brian and Donna Dose. The vote was 3-0, with conditions. The board also adopted findings for the variance and approved the minutes from February 5, 2021. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved variance PLN22-OB to reduce bluff setback to 10 feet (3-0)
• Adopted findings for variance PLN22-OB (3-0)
• Approved minutes of February 5, 2021 (3-0)

Drainage Authority

The Nicollet County Drainage Authority met for a regular session. The body approved the agenda and the minutes from the April 26, 2022 meeting. No other business was discussed.

• Approval of April 26, 2022 Drainage Authority minutes

The Nicollet County Drainage Authority met on May 24, 2022, and approved the agenda and the consent agenda, which included the May 10, 2022 minutes. No public appearances were made, and the meeting adjourned at 9:24 a.m. No substantive decisions were made beyond routine approvals.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including May 10, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners and Drainage Authority are meeting to discuss county business. Key items include the conveyance of tax forfeited land to the City of Lafayette and the submission of the Highway Department's 2021 Annual Report.

• Resolution authorizing conveyance of tax forfeited land to the City of Lafayette
• Submission of Highway Department’s 2021 Annual Report
• Approval of April 26, 2022 Board and Drainage Authority minutes
• Approval of bills and per diems

The Nicollet County Board approved the Highway Department's 2021 Annual Report and authorized conveying tax-forfeited land to the City of Lafayette for a public park. Both motions passed unanimously on roll call votes. The board also approved the consent agenda, including warrants and an end-of-probation item, and approved per diems and expenses.

• Approved Highway Department 2021 Annual Report (unanimous)
• Authorized conveyance of tax-forfeited land to City of Lafayette for public park (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including April 26 minutes, warrants totaling $498,610.58, and end of probation for Burabari Kordah (unanimous)
• Approved per diems and expenses for commissioner meetings (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review a resolution to appoint a county assessor and a state concrete paving award for Project SAP 052-613-021. The meeting also includes discussions on mental health proclamations and the transition of Clubhouse responsibilities. A separate Drainage Authority meeting will address findings for the CD48A Repair Project.

• Resolution appointing a County Assessor
• State Concrete Paving Award for Project SAP 052-613-021
• 2022 North Mankato Library and Bookmobile Contracts
• Findings for CD48A Repair Project (Drainage Authority)
• Proclamation for May as National Mental Health Month

The Nicollet County Board of Commissioners met and approved all agenda items, including the appointment of Shana Jackson as County Assessor following Lorna Sandvik's retirement. The board also accepted donations, proclaimed May as Mental Health Month, and approved the transition of Clubhouse services into County Adult Mental Health Services.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including warrants totaling $518,792.65 (5-0)
• Approved 2022 Quarter One donations totaling $550 (5-0)
• Appointed Shana Jackson as County Assessor (5-0)
• Proclaimed May as National Mental Health Month (5-0)
• Approved transition of Clubhouse responsibilities to County Adult Mental Health Services (5-0)
• Approved donation of vaccine refrigerator to Open Door Health Center (5-0)
• Approved amendment to 2022 Committee, Board Assignments, and Per Diem Resolution (5-0)

Drainage Authority

The Nicollet County Drainage Authority approved the Findings and Order for the proposed CD 48A repair work, following a continued public hearing. It also approved a contract review with Houston Engineering, allowing the County Attorney and Director to finalize the contract for the Chair's signature. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including April 12, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Findings and Order for CD 48A repair work (unanimous roll call)
• Approved contract review with Houston Engineering for CD 48A repairs (unanimous roll call)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will conduct a public hearing to consider and adopt a redistricting plan for county commissioner districts based on the 2020 Census. The board is also expected to establish an election cycle to meet term staggering requirements.

• Public hearing and adoption of Nicollet County Commissioner Districts Redistricting Plan
• Swearing-in of Commissioner Elect David Haack
• Review of three redistricting map options
• Establishment of election cycle for commissioner term staggering

The Nicollet County Drainage Authority voted to move forward with the CD48A ditch repair project, including both repair options, and to communicate with the DNR on project details. It also approved a contract with Houston Engineering for the next steps. The decision followed a public hearing where landowners expressed support for the project and herbicide use.

• Approved consent agenda including March 22, 2022 minutes (all in favor)
• Recommended moving forward with CD48A repair project, including both repair options (all in favor)
• Approved contract with Houston Engineering for next steps of CD48A project (all in favor)

Board Workshops

The Nicollet County Board of Commissioners will hold a workshop to review a corridor study and receive updates on county facilities and administration. The session includes discussions on medical insurance brokers and record management software.

• CSAH 13/Lookout Dr. Corridor Study presentation by Bolton & Menk
• GMG/REDA presentation
• North Mankato Building update
• Medical insurance broker discussion
• County Attorney record management software change

Planning & Zoning Advisory Commission

The Planning and Zoning Advisory Commission meeting for April 18, 2022, was cancelled.

Board of Adjustment & Appeals

The Board of Adjustment and Appeals will meet to approve minutes from previous sessions and findings of fact for a specific case. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items.

• Approval of Findings of Fact for PLN22-02, Freier

The Nicollet County Board of Adjustment & Appeals met on April 18, 2022, and approved minutes from three prior meetings. The board also voted to adopt findings of fact for variance PLN22.02 Freier, with no public appearances or other substantive business discussed.

• Approved minutes of December 20, 2021 (4-0)
• Approved minutes of January 24, 2022 (4-0)
• Approved minutes of March 21, 2022 (4-0)
• Adopted findings PLN22.02 Freier (4-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss the adoption of the Hawk Creek-Middle Minnesota Watershed Management Plan and a support letter for City of Lafayette spending. A separate Drainage Authority meeting will hold a continued public hearing for the CD48A Repair Project.

• Resolution to adopt Hawk Creek-Middle Minnesota Watershed Management Plan
• City of Lafayette Congressionally Directed Spending Letter of Support
• Continued public hearing for CD48A Repair Project
• Amendment to the Section Corner Remonumentation Project Contract
• Proclamation for Crime Victims’ Rights Week

The board approved a conditional use permit for a 0.72 MW solar energy system on up to 1.5 acres, adding a decommissioning bond condition totaling $66,864.85. It also approved the Hawk Creek-Middle Minnesota Watershed Management Plan, a letter of support for Lafayette's water treatment plant, and a proclamation for Crime Victims' Rights Week. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved Novel Anika Solar LLC conditional use permit for 0.72 MW solar system (unanimous)
• Approved Registered Land Survey #78 for Jeffrey Leonard/L & W Farms (unanimous)
• Adopted Hawk Creek-Middle Minnesota Watershed Management Plan (unanimous)
• Approved letter of support for City of Lafayette water treatment plant funding (unanimous)
• Proclaimed April 24-30, 2022 as Crime Victims' Rights Week (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including warrants totaling $698,839.12 (unanimous)
• Approved commissioner per diems and expenses (unanimous)

Drainage Authority

The Nicollet County Drainage Authority held a public hearing regarding repairs for CD48A. The board decided to move forward with the repair project and contracted Houston Engineering to manage the next steps.

• Approval of CD48A ditch repair project, including culvert replacement
• Contract awarded to Houston Engineering for CD48A project next steps
• Discussion of herbicide use to prevent regrowth in a 1,400-foot bog area
• Approval of March 22, 2022 meeting minutes

Tri-County Solid Waste

The Tri-County Solid Waste Joint Powers Board will meet to elect officers and review the 2021 final and 2022 budgets. The board will also discuss gate rate charges, mobile collection schedules, and the approval of vendor contracts for tires, appliances, and electronics.

• Vendor contract approvals for tires, appliances, and electronics
• Discussion of 2022 gate rate charges and $5 coupons
• Review of 2021 final budget and 2022 budget
• SCORE Grant Funds Resolution and legislative update
• Discussion of Joint Powers Agreement and By Laws

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss ARMER radio upgrades and set a public hearing date for the county redistricting plan. The Drainage Authority will hold a public hearing regarding the CD48A Repair Project.

• Public hearing for CD48A Repair Project
• Setting a public hearing date for the Nicollet County Redistricting Plan
• ARMER Radio Upgrades using ARPA funding
• Annual Agricultural Inspector’s Report
• Proclamations for National County Government Month and Women’s History Month

The Nicollet County Board approved the purchase of ARMER radio upgrades funded by ARPA, as presented by Sheriff Lange, to replace radios nearing end of life and support new encryption requirements. The board also approved the annual agricultural inspector's report, set a public hearing for April 19 on the redistricting plan, and approved proclamations for National County Government Month and Women's History Month. Consent agenda items, including warrants and travel requests, were approved unanimously.

• Approved ARMER radio upgrades under ARPA funding (unanimous)
• Approved annual agricultural inspector's report (unanimous)
• Set April 19, 2022, 9:00 a.m. public hearing for redistricting plan (unanimous)
• Approved proclamation for National County Government Month (roll call, unanimous)
• Approved proclamation for Women's History Month (roll call, unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including warrants totaling $607,809.25 (unanimous)
• Approved per diems and expenses for commissioner meetings (unanimous)

Drainage Authority

The meeting record contains only the motion to adjourn. No other business was decided or discussed.

Board of Adjustment & Appeals

The Board of Adjustment and Appeals will hold a public hearing regarding a request by Toby and Amanda Freier to build an accessory structure. The applicants seek a variance to place a 26' by 32' detached garage closer to the front property line than the primary dwelling.

• Public Hearing PLN 22-02: Variance request for accessory structure at Lot five, block one, Horizon Acres Subdivision
• Proposed construction of a 26' by 32' detached garage
• Request to deviate from Zoning Ordinance Section 703.1(l) regarding front lot line setbacks
• Application fee of $496.00

The Board of Adjustment & Appeals approved a variance allowing an accessory structure closer to the front lot line than the principal building, with a 4-0 vote. The applicant, Mr. Freier, agreed with the staff report, and no public testimony was given. The board also approved the February 5, 2021 minutes with corrections, noting the correct members present. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved variance for accessory structure closer to front lot line (4-0)
• Approved minutes of February 5, 2021 with corrections (4-0)

Planning & Zoning Advisory Commission

The Planning & Zoning Advisory Commission will hold public hearings for two conditional use permits. The body will also discuss a deer moratorium and elect officers.

• Public hearing for Novel Anika Solar LLC to establish a 0.72 megawatt solar energy system on 5.15 acres in Nicollet Township (PLN 22-01)
• Public hearing for Jeffrey Leonard for a Registered Land Survey in Traverse Township (PLN 22-03)
• Discussion regarding a Deer Moratorium
• Election of Officers
• Review of permits

The commission approved Novel Anika Solar LLC's large solar energy system with amended conditions, adding a decommissioning bond of $66,864.85. They also directed staff to investigate a text amendment allowing residential roof-mounted solar in the Shoreland District. The January 24, 2022 minutes were approved, and officers for 2022 were elected.

• Elected David Hermanson as Chair for 2022 (unanimous)
• Elected Dave Ubel as Vice Chair for 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of January 24, 2022 (5-0)
• Directed staff to investigate text amendment for residential roof-mounted solar in Shoreland District (4-0)
• Approved Novel Anika Solar LLC large solar energy system with amended conditions, including decommissioning bond of $66,864.85 (5-0)
• Approved Jeffery Leonard's Registered Land Survey #78 (5-0)

Board Workshops

The Board of Commissioners is holding a workshop to discuss various departmental requests and policy updates. Topics include redistricting, election updates, and specific infrastructure projects. The meeting serves as a discussion forum for these items.

• ARPA Request for Armer Radios for the Sheriff
• CSAH 5/Sunrise Drive Intersection Improvements
• Proposed EMV Adjustments for Property Assessment
• Bolton & Menk Remonumentation Contract
• Facility Use & Security Policy

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider a budget resolution for American Rescue Plan Act funds and a resolution for the reallocation of funds. The Drainage Authority will also hold a continued public hearing regarding the final acceptance of improvement project CD79.

• American Rescue Plan Act Funds Budget Resolution
• Reallocation of Funds Resolution
• CD79 Public Hearing on the Final Acceptance of the Improvement Project
• County Feedlot Annual Report
• Approval of bills

The Nicollet County Board of Commissioners approved the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) budget resolution and a fund reallocation resolution, both by unanimous roll call votes. The board also approved the consent agenda, which included warrants totaling $301,501.49 across three funds, and approved per diems and expenses for commissioner meetings. No items were denied or tabled.

• Approved ARPA budget resolution (unanimous)
• Approved fund reallocation resolution (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including warrants: General Revenue $110,591.22, Road & Bridge $46,095.43, Human Services $144,814.84 (unanimous)
• Approved per diems and expenses for commissioner meetings (unanimous)

Drainage Authority

The Nicollet County Drainage Authority discussed standing water issues and spillway design regarding the CD79 project. The board determined that slow drainage must be addressed before the project is completed. The public hearing on final acceptance is continued to June 28, 2022.

• Continuation of CD79 Public Hearing regarding final acceptance of the improvement project
• Discussion of deducting repair costs from the Molnau contract

The Nicollet County Drainage Authority held a public hearing on proposed repairs to County Ditch 48A, including sediment removal, culvert replacement, and bank sloughing fixes. After hearing from a landowner and discussing methods, the board voted unanimously to continue the hearing to April 19, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. to allow more public input. No final repair decision was made.

• Approved consent agenda including March 8, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Continued public hearing for CD48A repairs to April 19, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:47 a.m. (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Advisory Commission

The agenda indicates that no meeting was held on this date.

Board of Adjustment & Appeals

The Board of Adjustment and Appeals meeting scheduled for February 28, 2022, was cancelled or not held.

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to address a probation collective bargaining agreement in a closed session and review various grants and contracts. The Drainage Authority will also meet to set a hearing date for the CD48A Repair Project.

• Probation Collective Bargaining Agreement for July 2021 – December 2022
• Board ratification for IFS Contract
• Minnesota Main Street Revitalization Fund Grant letter of support
• Off-Highway Vehicle Safety Grant with Minnesota DNR
• Setting a hearing date for the CD48A Repair Project

The Nicollet County Board of Commissioners approved the Probation Collective Bargaining Agreement for July 2021–December 2022 after a closed session, with all commissioners voting in favor. They also approved the revised AgBMP Loan Work Plan, ratified the IFS contract, and approved $6,000 for the Mankato Area Foundation's Equity, Diversity, and Inclusivity Climate Study. The consent agenda was approved with Commissioner Luepke abstaining.

• Approved Probation Collective Bargaining Agreement (all in favor)
• Approved revised AgBMP Loan Work Plan (all in favor)
• Ratified IFS contract for maintenance and support (all in favor)
• Approved $6,000 for Mankato Area Foundation Climate Study (all in favor)
• Approved Letter of Support for Greater Mankato Growth grant application (all in favor)
• Approved consent agenda including warrants totaling $646,731.81 (all in favor, Luepke abstaining)
• Approved per diems and expenses for commissioner meetings (all in favor)

Drainage Authority

The Nicollet County Drainage Authority met to schedule a public hearing regarding a potential repair project for CD48A. The hearing is intended to address a diminished drainage outlet effectiveness based on a recent re-establishment of records.

• Public Hearing set for March 22, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. regarding CD48A repair project

Board Workshops

The Board of Commissioners will hold a workshop to review technology updates and health and human services. Discussions include housing options and the status of the Power Up Clubhouse.

• OT updates regarding technologies
• Children Continuum of Care Regional Group
• Discussion on Power Up Clubhouse as a non-profit versus county service
• Adult foster care homes and Solace housing
• Mankato Area Foundation

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss a contract for a classification and compensation study and a bid for the Health and Human Services interior remodel in North Mankato. The Drainage Authority will hold a public hearing regarding the final acceptance of improvement project CD79.

• Final acceptance of project SP 052-621-028 for CSAH 21 roadway embankment stabilization ($293,084.25)
• Board ratification for IFS software contract ($16,170.00)
• Public hearing on final acceptance of improvement project CD79
• Contract extension request for Lametti & Sons regarding CD86A
• Bid approval for Nicollet County Health and Human Services interior remodel in North Mankato

The board approved a $52,000 classification and compensation study contract with Arthur J. Gallagher, accepted low bids for the North Mankato HHS interior remodel, and approved final acceptance of the CSAH 21 stabilization project. It also approved the SCCBI joint powers agreement amendment, Q4 2021 donations totaling $4,520, and routine consent agenda items.

• Approved $52,000 classification/compensation study contract with Arthur J. Gallagher (unanimous)
• Approved low bids for North Mankato HHS remodel, authorized administrator to sign contracts (unanimous)
• Approved final acceptance for CSAH 21 stabilization project SP 052-621-028, $293,084.25 (unanimous)
• Approved amended South Central Community-Based Initiative Joint Powers Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved acceptance of Q4 2021 donations totaling $4,520 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including warrants ($262,385.71 total) and library contract (unanimous)

Drainage Authority

The Nicollet County Drainage Authority held a public hearing regarding the final acceptance of the CD79 improvement project but recessed the hearing until March 8, 2022. The board also considered a contract extension for a different project.

• CD79 Public Hearing: Recessed until March 8, 2022, following landowner concerns about dirt work and levies
• CD79 Project Costs: Original estimate of $77,885.00 with $14,000 subtracted for liquidated damages
• CD86A Project: Approved contract extension for Lametti & Sons to February 28, 2022, due to electrical part delays

The Nicollet County Drainage Authority recessed the public hearing on final acceptance of the CD79 improvement project until March 8, 2022, after landowners raised unresolved issues about drainage and spoil leveling. No motion was made to approve the project closure. The board also approved a contract extension for Lametti & Sons on the CD86A project, with one commissioner abstaining.

• Approved consent agenda including January 25, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Recessed CD79 public hearing to March 8, 2022, no approval motion
• Approved contract extension for Lametti & Sons on CD86A (all in favor, Luepke abstaining)

Board of Commissioners

The Nicollet County Board of Commissioners will discuss a report recommending a single-lane roundabout at the intersection of Broadway Avenue/CSAH 5 and Sunrise Drive. The board will also consider funding for the Help America Vote grant and a 2021 budget change request.

• Intersection Control Evaluation Report for CSAH 5/Broadway/Sunrise Drive recommending a roundabout with an estimated cost of $1.57 million
• Resolution to apply for Help America Vote Grant funding
• 2021 Budget Change Request
• Resolution reappointing Assistant Veterans Services Officer
• Closed session for 2022 Non-Licensed Law Enforcement Collective Bargaining Agreement

The board approved the 2022 Non-Licensed Law Enforcement Collective Bargaining Agreement after a closed session for labor negotiations. It also approved a mineral extraction permit renewal, a grant application for the Help America Vote Grant, a community corrections grant contract, and several administrative items. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved 2022 Non-Licensed Law Enforcement Collective Bargaining Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved three-year mineral extraction permit renewal for Herbert Chilman (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to apply for Help America Vote Grant (unanimous)
• Approved grant subsidy contract with State of Minnesota for Community Corrections (unanimous)
• Approved out-of-state travel for two Public Works staff to ATSSA Conference (unanimous)
• Reappointed Gerald Dotson as Assistant Veterans Service Officer for four-year term (unanimous)
• Approved 2021 budget change request for property purchase at 1301 Marshall St. (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including warrants totaling $1,068,213.87 (unanimous)

Drainage Authority

The Nicollet County Drainage Authority met for a regular session. The body approved the minutes from the January 4, 2022 meeting.

• Approval of January 4, 2022 Drainage Authority minutes

The Nicollet County Drainage Authority met briefly and approved the minutes from its January 4, 2022 meeting as part of the consent agenda. No other substantive decisions were made, and the meeting adjourned shortly after convening.

• Approved January 4, 2022 Drainage Authority minutes (all in favor)

Board of Adjustment & Appeals

The Board is meeting to elect officers and approve minutes from the December 20, 2021 meeting. The body will also review findings of fact for two previously discussed zoning variances.

• Election of Officers
• Approval of Findings of Fact for PLN21-40 (Carlblom) regarding an accessory structure setback
• Approval of Findings of Fact for PLN21-41 (Stenson/Stenson Living Trust) regarding dwelling density

The Board of Adjustment & Appeals elected Justin Laven as Chair and David Hermanson as Vice-Chair for 2022, both unanimously. The board approved the minutes from December 20, 2021, and approved findings of fact for PLN2140 (Carlblom) and PLN2141 (Stenson's Stenso Living Trust) in a 3-0 vote. No public hearings or other substantive business were conducted.

• Elected Justin Laven as Chair for 2022 (unanimous)
• Elected David Hermanson as Vice-Chair for 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of December 20, 2021 (3-0)
• Approved findings of fact for PLN2140 Carlblom and PLN2141 Stenson's Stenso Living Trust (3-0)

Planning & Zoning Advisory Commission

The Planning and Zoning Advisory Commission meeting for January 24, 2022, was cancelled.

Board of Commissioners

The board unanimously elected Marie Dranttel as Chair and Jack Kolars as Vice Chair for 2022. It approved the consent agenda, including warrants and licenses, and authorized hiring outside counsel for potential eminent domain proceedings on County Road 15. The board also approved salary resolutions, including a 2.5% commissioner raise and 3.5% for elected department heads.

• Elected Marie Dranttel as Board Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Jack Kolars as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including warrants totaling $138,681.36 (unanimous)
• Authorized outside counsel for eminent domain on County Road 15 (unanimous)
• Approved minimum salary resolution for Sheriff and Attorney (unanimous)
• Approved 2.5% commissioner and 3.5% department head pay raises (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 committee assignments and per diem meetings (unanimous)
• Approved per diems and expenses for commissioner meetings (unanimous)

Drainage Authority

The Nicollet County Drainage Authority is meeting to schedule a public hearing for the final acceptance of a contract and levy for CD79. The body will also discuss a mediation request for County Ditch 86A involving Lametti and Sons, Inc.

• Setting public hearing date for CD79 Final Acceptance of Improvement Project Contract & Levy
• County Ditch 86A request for mediation involving Lametti and Sons, Inc.

The Nicollet County Drainage Authority approved the agenda and consent agenda, including minutes from Dec. 14, 2021. It set a public hearing for Feb. 8, 2022, on the CD79 final acceptance project contract and levy. The board also approved a mediation request involving Lametti & Sons for County Ditch 86A, with Commissioner Luepke abstaining. The meeting included a closed session for attorney-client privileged communication.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including Dec. 14, 2021 minutes (unanimous)
• Set public hearing for CD79 final acceptance for Feb. 8, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. (unanimous)
• Approved mediation request for County Ditch 86A involving Lametti & Sons (3-0, Luepke abstained)