McLeod County public meetings in 2023

2023

The Board of Commissioners is reviewing several major items, including a quote for jail floor repairs and the adoption of Emerald Ash Borer and Parks management plans. The meeting also includes a public hearing on the 2024 Fee Schedule and various permit approvals.

• Quote from Concrete Science for McLeod County Jail floor repairs totaling $32,83enc9.60
• Adoption of the McLeod County Emerald Ash Borer Management Plan
• Adoption of the McLeod County Parks Plan
• Approval of 4-H Commercial Kitchen lease increase to $1,250.00 per month
• Final payment of $24,923.04 to Asphalt Surface Technologies Corp. for pavement marking

The Board approved the 2024 County Fee Schedule following a public hearing. Other key actions included authorizing jail floor resurfacing and updating personnel policies for 2024. The Board also approved a wide range of consent agenda items including liquor and tobacco licenses.

• Approved 2024 McLeod County Fee Schedule
• Approved $32,839.60 quote from Concrete Science for jail floor repairs
• Adopted Resolution 23-CB-57 authorizing HR to fill vacant positions in 2024
• Adopted Earned Safe and Sick Time (ESST) personnel policy
• Approved $24,923.04 payment to Asphalt Surface Technologies Corp for pavement marking and seal coat
• Approved 2024 4-H Commercial Kitchen lease with Joanie's Catering LLC at $1,250.00 per month
• Approved Joint Powers Agreement with Southwest Metro Drug Task Force through December 31, 2028
• Approved Statement of Work with TriMin Systems for online credit card processing on LandShark portal

2023

The Board of Commissioners will review several service contract renewals and a new road jurisdictional agreement with the City of Glencoe. Additionally, the meeting includes decisions on 2024 salary and reimbursement rates for county officials.

• Jurisdictional Transfer Agreement with the City of Glencoe regarding Ford Avenue, 18th Street, 11th Street, and Armstrong Avenue
• Cady Business Technologies fax service subscription for $4,200.00
• Off-Highway Vehicle Safety grant application for $4,543.00 for 2024 and 2025
• Service contract with Donna Engelen for family support services up to $8,695.00
• Service contract with Tari Niemeyer, Nest LLC for family support services up to $24,590.00

The Board approved the 2024 compensation package for Commissioners and updated the county's Snow and Ice Policy. They also authorized several social service contracts and a jurisdictional road transfer agreement with the City of Glencoe.

• Adopted Resolution 23-CB-54 setting 2024 Commissioner annual salary at $40,000
• Approved Jurisdictional Transfer Agreement with City of Glencoe for road routes
• Approved updated Snow and Ice Policy
• Approved $4,200 hosted fax service subscription from Cady Business Technologies
• Approved Off-Highway Vehicle Safety grants for 2024 and 2025 ($4,543 per year)
• Approved support service contracts for Donna Engelen ($8,695) and Tari Niemeyer ($24,590)
• Approved supervised visitation contract with Painted Horse Ranch, LLC at $50/hour
• Renewed SILS and employment service agreements with Aveyron Homes, Diversified Lifestyles II, REM South Central, and West Central Industries

Truth in Taxation

The Truth in Taxation meeting is held to review the 2024 proposed budget and tax levy. The session includes presentations on 2023 valuations and 2024 tax information for public comment.

• Review of 2024 proposed budget and tax levy
• Review of 2023 valuation for payable 2024 taxes
• Review of 2024 tax information

The board met to review the proposed 2024 budget and tax levy and receive public comment. The Assessor reviewed the 2023 valuation process for taxes payable in 2024. No final votes on the budget or levy were recorded in the provided text.

• Approved agenda and three-minute public comment limit (unanimous)

2023

The Board of Commissioners will review several contract renewals for Health and Human Services and transportation agreements for foster care students. The meeting also includes discussions on cannabis ordinance updates and sponsorship resolutions for local road projects.

• Renewal of Hispanic Outreach Worker contract at $38.13 per hour
• Fraud investigation services agreement up to $22,000.00 annually
• Sponsorship of Bowman Street reconstruction in the City of Stewart
• Sponsorship of Zion Avenue improvements in the City of Winsted
• Request to increase Elections Personnel from 67-shift employees to part-time roles

The Board adopted a new ordinance regulating cannabis and cannabis-derived products in public places. They also approved several health and human services contracts and increased staffing hours for elections personnel.

• Adopted Ordinance regulating the use of cannabis and cannabis derived products in public places
• Approved 2024 Hispanic Outreach Worker contract renewal with Carmen Patino at $38.13 per hour
• Approved fraud investigation services agreement with County Attorney’s Office (max $22,000 plus $480 cell phone reimbursement)
• Approved updated contract for Health and Human Services to provide professional services to jail inmates at $50.00 per hour
• Approved purchase of service agreement with Brown County Evaluation Center, Inc. at $471.00 per patient per 24-hour period
• Approved increasing Elections Personnel from 67-shift employees to part-time employees for 2024
• Approved agreement with Carver County Environmental Services for SSTS inspections (max $2,500)
• Approved transportation agreements with Glencoe-Silver Lake School District #2859 and New Discoveries Montessori Academy District #4161-07

2023

The Board will consider an ordinance regulating cannabis use in public places. Other items include renewing IT subscriptions, approving policing contracts for Stewart and Silver Lake, and reviewing several union health insurance agreements.

• Public hearing on adopting a county ordinance for cannabis and cannabis-derived products
• Renewal of Microsoft Enterprise Agreement at $171,180.98
• Policing services contract for City of Stewart ($115,174.80 for 2024)
• Policing services contract for City of Silver Lake ($174,681.00 for 2024)
• Approval of seven change orders for Glencoe Area Transportation Services Facility at $14,337.50

The Board approved multi-year policing service contracts for the cities of Stewart and Silver Lake. A proposed ordinance regulating cannabis use in public places was tabled until November 21, 2023, to allow for more public feedback and revisions to jurisdiction language.

• Approved policing services contract for City of Stewart through Dec 31, 2025 (3-0)
• Approved policing services contract for City of Silver Lake through Dec 31, 2025
• Tabled cannabis use in public places ordinance until Nov 21, 2023 (3-0)
• Approved $171,180.98 Microsoft Enterprise Agreement renewal (3-0)
• Approved $12,797.36 CommVault Metallic Office 365 Backup subscription (3-0)
• Approved two-year cable service agreement with Nuvera Communications for the Jail (3-0)
• Approved detoxification services contract with Central Minnesota Mental Health Center for 2024 (3-0)
• Approved waiver for Rinke Noonan Attorneys at Law regarding South Fork One Watershed One Plan

2023

The McLeod County Board of Commissioners held a special meeting to address building maintenance. The primary item for consideration involves emergency repairs needed at the McLeod County Environmental Services Facility.

• Emergency repairs at the McLeod County Environmental Services Facility

The Board discussed emergency roof repairs at the McLeod County Environmental Services Facility due to rapid leaking and saturated insulation. Facilities Supervisor Spencer Bauer recommended the low bid of $289,175.00 from Rice Companies. The minutes do not record a final vote on the contract or the requested $300,000.00 spending limit.

• Approved the meeting agenda (3-0)

2023

The Board of Commissioners is reviewing several infrastructure and service items, including a major construction agreement for a Glencoe roundabout and various county facility maintenance contracts. The meeting also includes discussions on mental health funding, staff appointments, and building relocations.

• MnDOT Cooperative Construction Agreement for TH 212 and CSAH 15 roundabout in Glencoe ($1,469,908.57)
• One-time $20,000.00 membership fee for Southwestern 18 Minnesota Adult Mental Health Consortium
• New air conditioning and heating unit for Jail Control Room ($7,410.00)
• Relocation of Children’s Barnyard building using two estimates totaling $34,406.40
• Service contract with Woodland Centers for residential crisis services at daily rates of $485.00 (adult) and $675.00 (youth)

The Board approved a construction agreement for a roundabout in Glencoe and set 2024 drainage assessments at $501,162.87. Other actions included approving snow removal contracts, a mental health consortium fee, and the donation of 15 AEDs.

• Approved 2024 Drainage System Assessments of $501,162.87 (4-0)
• Set 2024 Drainage Assessment Interest Payable on General Fund Loans at 4% (4-0)
• Approved $1,469,908.57 MnDOT agreement for TH 212 and CSAH 15 roundabout (4-0)
• Approved one-time $20,000 membership fee for SMAMHC if all member counties approve (4-0)
• Approved 2024 residential crisis services contract with Woodland Centers (4-0)
• Approved donation of 15 unused AEDs to county businesses and organizations (4-0)
• Approved snow removal contracts with Neubarth Landscaping for multiple facilities (4-0)
• Approved $7,410 quote from Foster Mechanical for Jail Control Room HVAC (4-0)

2023

The Board of Commissioners is considering several infrastructure and service agreements, including phone system maintenance and new telephone services. The meeting also includes discussions on local housing aid, recycling programs, and personnel wage grade adjustments.

• Approval of $148,324.00 Local Homeless Prevention Aid agreement with UCAP
• Proposed $46,382.16 contract for Mitel phone system maintenance from Cady Business Technologies
• Proposed $48,731.76 three-year telephone service contract from Zayo Group
• Purchase of a new Bobcat T770 skid-steer for $89,561.76 using relief funds
• Wage grade increases for Corrections Officer and Sheriff Deputy positions

The Board approved a resolution to initiate alternative repair proceedings for County Ditch 18 to address chronic maintenance issues. Other actions included establishing a small business recycling subsidy and authorizing a traffic safety grant.

• Approved Resolution 23-CB-44 to administer Toward Zero Deaths grant (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution of Intent to Initiate Proceedings for Alternative Repair of County Ditch 18 (unanimous)
• Approved car seat recycling agreement for Carver County through Dec 31, 2025 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 23-CB-45 to authorize Small Business Recycling Service Subsidy Program (unanimous)
• Approved Sketch Plan JP23-SP2 for Kathy Darnell to split site into two parcels (unanimous)
• Approved replat of two commercial lots into one for Brent Posusta (unanimous)
• Approved September 12, 2023, County Ditch 18 proceedings (unanimous)

2023

The Board is reviewing seventeen different preliminary tax levy options ranging from a 1% to a 9% increase over the 2023 levy. Other key discussions include a proposed property tax abatement for a new hotel and several infrastructure and equipment purchases.

• Property tax abatement of up to $100,000 for Glencoe Hotel Group LLC's AmericInn Hotel project
• Purchase of an Excel Baler and Infeed Conveyor from Apex Equipment for $550,100.00
• MnDOT construction agreement for a roundabout at TH 212 and CSAH 15 costing $1,469,988.57
• $90,000 request for a carp clean-out project on Swan Lake
• Relocation of county fiber-optic line along US Highway 212 for $28,600.00

The Board approved a property tax abatement for the Glencoe Hotel Group LLC and rezoned 9.29 acres in Glencoe Township to light industrial for a manufacturing facility. Other actions included purchasing a $550,100 baler and funding a $90,000 carp clean-out project on Swan Lake.

• Approved Resolution 23-CB-41 granting a property tax abatement up to $100,000 for Glencoe Hotel Group LLC (unanimous)
• Approved application RZ23-03 to rezone 9.29 acres in Glencoe Township from Agricultural to Light Industrial (unanimous)
• Approved $550,100 purchase of Excel Baler and Infeed Conveyor from Apex Equipment (unanimous)
• Approved $90,000 in AIS Funds for Swan Lake carp clean-out project (4-0)
• Approved two-year HHW reciprocity agreements with Carver and Meeker Counties (unanimous)
• Approved out-of-state travel for Veteran Service Officer Brianna Lauer (unanimous)
• Approved $9,480 quote from Foster Mechanical to replace a courthouse water heater (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 23-CB-42 regarding tax forfeited land sale costs and park funding (unanimous)

2023

The Board of Commissioners is reviewing several high-cost items including a $172,040 purchase for Sheriff's Office vehicles and a $513,247.35 contract for fairgrounds drainage. The meeting also includes discussions on zoning requests, election equipment upgrades, and new health service policies.

• Purchase of four Sheriff’s Office vehicles for $172,040.00
• Awarding Fairgrounds Drainage Improvement Project to Hjerpe Contracting, Inc. for $513,247.35
• Approval of $144,234.12 PrimeWest Health Community Reinvestment Program grant
• Rezoning application RZ23-02 in Acoma Township from Agriculture to Rural Residential
• Upgrade of 55 election poll pads at a cost of $472.50 each

The Board approved the purchase of four 2024 Dodge Durangos for the Sheriff's Office and the auction of four older vehicles. Other actions included approving a pet cremation memorial garden and a large assembly permit for a summer event. A rezoning request for a manufacturing facility was tabled.

• Approved purchase of four 2024 Sheriff's Office vehicles for $172,040.00 (3-0)
• Approved auction sale of three 2019 Dodge Durangos and one 2018 Ford SUV (3-0)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit 23-13 for 'Forever Prairie Memorial Meadows' pet cremation garden (3-0)
• Approved large assembly permit for Land Castle Summer Extravaganza in Winsted Township (3-0)
• Tabled rezoning application RZ23-03 for a manufacturing facility in Glencoe Township until Sept 19 (3-0)
• Approved water service repair agreement with City of Hutchinson (3-0)
• Approved Interactive Video for Targeted Case Management Policy (3-0)
• Approved consent agenda including IT renewals for Dmarcian ($5,161.40) and QLess ($35,040.60) (3-0)

2023

The Board of Commissioners is reviewing several infrastructure and service contracts, including tree and brush removal for multiple county ditches. The agenda also includes decisions on equipment purchases, grant agreements, and a resolution to revoke County Road 74 in Bergen Township.

• Awarding $168,850.00 contract to Wuetherich Drainage, Inc. for County Ditch 08 tree and brush removal
• Awarding $85,000.00 contract to Ed's Excavating for County Ditch 10 tree and brush removal
• Awarding $107,500.00 contract to Wuetherich Drainage, Inc. for County Ditch 36 tree and brush removal
• Approval of $29,208.00 Emergency Management Performance Grant from Minnesota Department of Public Safety
• Purchase of a Kuhn rotary disc mower for $10,650.00

The Board awarded three tree and brush removal contracts for county ditches totaling $361,350. They also approved the revocation of County Road 74 in Bergen Township and designated the Board Chair and Vice Chair as signers for future ditch project change orders.

• Awarded County Ditch 08 tree and brush removal to Wuetherich Drainage, Inc. for $168,850.00
• Awarded County Ditch 10 tree and brush removal to Ed's Excavating for $85,000.00
• Awarded County Ditch 36 tree and brush removal to Wuetherich Drainage, Inc. for $107,500.00
• Approved Resolution 23-CB-40 to revoke County Road 74 in Bergen Township
• Designated Board Chair and Vice Chair as signers for ditch project change orders up to 15% of cost
• Approved $29,208.00 Emergency Management Performance Grant with a 50% match
• Approved $8,244.00 UHL proposal for election and IT security access controls
• Approved $8,100.00 Now Micro, Inc. agreement for Microsoft Intune and System Center support

Public Hearing

The McLeod County Board of Commissioners is holding a public hearing regarding a turnback agreement between the County and Bergen Township. The item concerns County Road 74/84.

• Turnback Agreement for County Road 74/84 between McLeod County and Bergen Township

2023

The Board of Commissioners is reviewing various requests including a $27,067.53 contract for jail lock upgrades and the deposit of $9,299.10 in election funds. The agenda also includes multiple decisions on residential plats, rezoning, and conditional use permits.

• $27,067.53 contract for jail lock re-key upgrade with SGTS Inc.
• Rezoning of 8.45 acres in Hutchinson Township to 'R-1' Rural Residential
• Deposit of $9,299.10 from the Secretary of State into the VOTER Special Revenue fund
• $8,760.00 quote for card access installation at the GATS building
• Conditional Use Permit for commercial storage in Winsted Township

The Board approved a $27,067.53 lock re-key upgrade for the county jail and a $8,760 card access system for the GATS building. Several zoning changes, final plats, and conditional use permits for commercial storage and mining were approved via the consent agenda. The Board also authorized the creation of a VOTER Special Revenue fund for election expenses.

• Approved $27,067.53 contract with SGTS Inc. for jail lock re-key upgrade (Unanimous)
• Approved $8,760 quote from UHL for card access at GATS building (Unanimous)
• Approved $9,299.10 deposit into new VOTER Special Revenue fund (Unanimous)
• Approved rezoning and final plat for 'APR First Addition' in Hutchinson Township (Unanimous)
• Approved 1-lot final plat for Jason and Stephanie Geislinger (Unanimous)
• Approved 2-lot final plat for 'KUTSCHARA ACRES SECOND ADDITION' (Unanimous)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit 23-10 for commercial storage in Winsted Township (Unanimous)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit 23-11 for mining and excavation in Collins Township (Unanimous)

2023

The McLeod County Board will consider routine consent items, including a $53,270 software maintenance agreement and a $750,000 state grant for the County State Aid Highway 5 project in Winsted. They will also hear annual updates from McLeod for Tomorrow and University of Minnesota Extension, and decide on several contracts for parking lot repairs, fairgrounds design, and a jail vehicle sale.

• Approve $53,270 annual maintenance agreement with Information Systems Corporation for document management software
• Approve $750,000 grant agreement with MnDEED for County State Aid Highway 5 project in Winsted
• Approve $19,750 in parking lot crack repairs at Courthouse and Government Center
• Consider hiring Widseth for fairgrounds show ring and bathroom design up to $66,300
• Approve MnDOT detour agreement for 2024 TH 212/CSAH 15 roundabout project, with up to $200,000 reimbursement

The Board approved several infrastructure projects, including a design contract for a fairgrounds show ring and bathroom building. They also authorized security agreements to provide officers for U.S. Bank Stadium events and approved parking lot repairs.

• Approved $66,300 contract with Widseth to design fairgrounds show ring and bathroom building (Unanimous)
• Approved Joint Powers Agreement with Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority for U.S. Bank Stadium security (Unanimous)
• Approved $19,750 for parking lot crack repairs at Courthouse and Government Center (Unanimous)
• Approved $9,460 to replace Sheriff’s Office server room AC unit (Unanimous)
• Approved sale of 2015 Ford Explorer from Jail Fleet (Unanimous)
• Authorized bid letting for Fairgrounds Inner Ring Road Drainage Improvement Project (Unanimous)
• Approved MnDOT Detour Agreement 1053492 and Resolution 23-CB-39 (Unanimous)
• Approved $53,270 maintenance agreement with Information Systems Corporation (Unanimous)

2023

The Board of Commissioners is considering several land use applications including rezoning for mini-storage and a conditional use permit for an auto sales business. Additionally, the board will review a perpetual conservation easement for stormwater management and updates to personnel policies.

• Approval of a perpetual conservation easement for drainage between McLeod County Ditch 11 and Winsted
• Rezoning request for 13.11 acres in Winsted Township from Agriculture to Highway Business for mini-storage
• Conditional Use Permit for Jim's Auto home occupation at 22014 Babcock Avenue, Winsted
• Approval of a 3-Lot Final Plat known as 'KAY'S ADDITION' in Acoma Township
• Updated County Personnel Policy regarding Lactation and Pregnancy Support

The Board approved a conservation easement for a constructed wetland to treat stormwater runoff and ratified several joint ditch authority resolutions. Personnel policy updates regarding pregnancy and lactation support were adopted, and multiple zoning and plat requests were decided.

• Approved Perpetual Conservation Easement for Ditch 11 and City of Winsted (4-0)
• Ratified Sibley County Resolutions to reconstitute seven Joint Ditch Authorities (4-0)
• Denied Sketch Plan request for buildable parcel in Hutchinson Township (4-0)
• Approved rezoning of 13.11 acres to Highway Business for mini-storage units (4-0)
• Approved 12 weeks unpaid medical leave for one Family Health Nurse (4-0)
• Approved Grade 170 assignment for Lead Social Worker-LTSS (4-0)
• Adopted updated Lactation and Pregnancy Support personnel policy (4-0)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit 23-08, 1-Lot Sketch Plan 23-03, 3-Lot Final Plat 23-04, and Final Plat 23-03 (4-0)

Board of Appeal and Equalization

The board will hold an initial meeting to conduct the oath of office and elect a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson. The agenda also includes appointments for specific property parcels and reviews recommendations from the County Assessor.

• Election of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson
• Appointments regarding property 11.022.0400 (Thomas Donahue)
• Appointments regarding property 11.035.0800 (Adam Revier)
• Appointments regarding property 14.069.0010 (Bradley & Anita Hoese)
• Review of County Assessor recommendations

The Board heard appeals for several properties, approving valuation reductions for some and maintaining existing valuations for others. The Board also elected its Chairperson and Vice Chairperson.

• Elected Commissioner Wright as Chairperson (unanimous)
• Elected Commissioner Nagel as Vice Chairperson (unanimous)
• Reduced valuation for parcel 11.022.0400 to $413,300.00 (unanimous)
• Reduced valuation for parcel 11.035.0800 to $887,800.00 (unanimous)
• Maintained valuation of $494,800.00 for parcel 14.069.0010 (4-2)
• Maintained valuation of $86,200.00 for parcel 05.034.1350 (5-1)
• Maintained valuation of $706,000.00 for parcel 23.050.3000 (5-1)
• Approved Assessor reductions for parcels 08.065.0060, 08.054.0100, 11.027.0300, 13.063.0010, and 14.028.0570 (unanimous)

2023

The Board of Commissioners is reviewing several infrastructure projects, including repair bids for County Ditches 13 and 29. The agenda also includes decisions on software renewals, employee job descriptions, and changes to recycling and hazardous waste services.

• Awarding County Ditch 13 Repair Project to Ewert Brothers, Inc. for $391,114.00
• Awarding County Ditch 29 Repair Project to Ewert Brothers, Inc. for $458,135.40
• Awarding sealcoat and pavement marking projects to Asphalt Surface Technologies Corp for $505,394.29
• Removal of rural recycling bins from seven township sites including Acoma, Collins, and Glencoe
• Adding monthly Saturday hours to the Household Hazardous Waste Facility through July 2024

The Board approved two ditch repair projects and several IT software renewals. It also established new job descriptions for the Public Works department and seasonal campground staff.

• Awarded County Ditch 13 Repair Project base bid and Alternative 1 to Ewert Brothers, Inc. for $359,602.00
• Awarded County Ditch 29 Repair Project with Alternatives 1 and 2 to Ewert Brothers, Inc. for $458,135.40
• Approved new job description and grade assignment for Assistant County Engineer/Deputy Public Works Director I
• Approved new job description and grade assignment for Summer Campground Worker/Host
• Renewed netTerrain software agreement with Graphical Networks for $876.00
• Renewed primary storage system agreement with Xigent Solutions for $25,120.40
• Renewed Winscribe digital dictation software agreement with Northland Business Systems for $5,246.00
• Renewed foster care transportation agreements with School Districts #2687 and #4093

2023

The McLeod County Board of Commissioners is reviewing several items including a $4.2 million contract for the County Road 5 Extension Project and various software maintenance renewals. The agenda also includes decisions on multiple conditional use permits for agricultural buildings and rezoning requests.

• Awarding the County Road 5 Extension Project to Northern Lines Contracting for $4,202,196.66
• Approval of IT maintenance quotes including $27,721.44 for CommVault software and $19,556.20 for network infrastructure
• Purchase of Motorola APX6500 mobile radios for $17,694.72 using ARPA funds
• Rezoning request for 13.11 acres in Winsted Township from Agriculture to Highway Business
• Transfer of $10,000 from LATCF funds to the general fund for Veteran Services Office needs

The Board approved four conditional use permits for accessory buildings and one preliminary plat for lot splitting. They also authorized several IT software renewals and the purchase of emergency radio equipment for the Sheriff's Office.

• Approved appointment of Cassandra Carrigan as Veterans Service Officer (unanimous)
• Approved $17,694.72 for three APX6500 mobile radios using ARPA funds (unanimous)
• Approved $46,108.80 for five APX Consolettes from E-911 System Fund (unanimous)
• Approved $10,190.00 fire alarm upgrade and $35/month monitoring for Environmental Services Building (unanimous)
• Approved four conditional use permits (23-04, 23-05, 23-06, 23-07) for accessory buildings
• Approved Preliminary Plat 23-05 to split a 4.71-acre lot into two lots
• Approved IT renewals for SmartNET ($19,556.20), CommVault ($27,721.44), and ESRI ArcGIS ($11,997.00)
• Approved $3,185.00 State Boat and Water Safety Grant contract

2023

The McLeod County Board of Commissioners met for a special meeting to discuss the CSALH 115 and CSAH 25 roundabout project. The discussion focused on potential land acquisition for the Airport Road/Jefferson Street intersection.

• Discussion of land acquisition for the CSALH 115/CSAH 25 (Airport Road/Jefferson Street) Roundabout Project

The McLeod County Board of Commissioners approved the acquisition of permanent roadway and temporary easements for the CSAH 115/CSAH 25 Roundabout Project. The funding will be drawn from the Highway Construction budget.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved acquisition of permanent roadway and temporary easements for CSAH 115/CSAH 25 Roundabout Project at a cost of $84,439.53 (unanimous)

2023

The Board of Commissioners will review several high-cost requests including 911 system hardware and voice logger upgrades. Other items include drainage system benefit redeterminations, road easements for a roundabout project, and personnel changes in the Veterans Service Office.

• Vesta 911 system hardware refresh through IES for $205,432.76
• Verint V15.2 voice logger purchase from Northland Business Solutions for $28,028.00
• Redetermination of benefits for seven drainage systems including County Ditch 18 and Judicial Ditch 15
• CSAH 115/CSAH 25 Roundabout Project easement acquisitions for $69,750.00
• Lenel S2 software upgrade and support plan renewal for $12,807.00

The Board approved significant upgrades to emergency 911 hardware and voice logging systems. They also authorized land easements for a roundabout project and redetermined benefits for several county ditch systems.

• Approved Vesta 911 system hardware refresh for $205,432.76 (Unanimous)
• Approved purchase of Verint V15.2 logger for $28,028.00 (Unanimous)
• Approved $69,750 for CSAH 115/CSAH 25 Roundabout Project easements (Unanimous)
• Approved redetermination of benefits for County Ditches 18, 19, 26, 27, 32, and 38 (Unanimous)
• Approved redetermination of benefits for Judicial Ditch 15 McLeod-Sibley (3-0)
• Approved replacing a part-time Veterans Service Officer Secretary II with a full-time Assistant Veterans Service Officer (Unanimous)
• Approved Collective Bargaining Agreement with MNPEA General Unit through Dec 31, 2025 (Unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 23-CB-36 to extend the Comprehensive Local Water Management Plan adoption requirement (Unanimous)

2023

The Board of Commissioners is reviewing several items including service agreement renewals, building maintenance quotes, and election security upgrades. The agenda also features a public hearing regarding County Ditch 12A and a pilot project for gravel road stabilization.

• Approval of courthouse VAV control replacement from Foster Mechanical for $37,540.00
• Purchase of a 2022 Ford Escape SEL for $34,259.68 using SMAMHC funds
• Election reporting computer upgrade for $1,958.00 using HAVA grant funds
• Gravel road dust control pilot project using calcium chloride and magnesium chloride
• Conditional Use Permit 23-03 for gravel mining by Litzau Excavating

The McLeod County Board approved replacing variable air volume controls at the courthouse for $37,540 and purchasing a 2022 Ford Escape SEL for $34,259 for mental health services. The board also approved a consent agenda including conditional use permits for gravel mining and a preliminary plat, renewed several agreements, and continued a public hearing on County Ditch 12A, accepting a $24,800 repair report service agreement.

• Approved $37,540 courthouse VAV controls replacement from Foster Mechanical (unanimous)
• Approved $34,259 purchase of 2022 Ford Escape SEL for mental health consortium (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including CUP 23-03 for gravel mining and CUP 23-04 for preliminary plat (unanimous)
• Approved Findings and Order for County Ditch 12A historic review (unanimous)
• Accepted $24,800 Engineer's Repair Report Service Agreement for County Ditch 12A (unanimous)
• Approved collective bargaining agreement with McLeod County Nurses Association (unanimous)
• Proclaimed May as Mental Health Month and May 11 as Children's Mental Health Awareness Day
• Approved renewals of child care consultation agreements with Kids, Inc. and King's Kids

Special Meeting without a recording

The McLeod County Board of Commissioners met for a special meeting to consider administrative items. The primary action involves the potential adoption of Resolution 23-CB-35 regarding flood damage.

• Resolution 23-CB-35: Declaring a State of Emergency in response to public property damage caused by flooding

The Board of Commissioners adopted a resolution declaring a state of emergency in response to public property damage caused by flooding. Commissioners advised city and township staff to document damage using photos and video.

• Approved the meeting agenda (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 23-CB-35 declaring a state of emergency for flood-related public property damage (4-0)

2023

The Board is considering several infrastructure projects, including the CSAH 5 Extension and a roundabout project on Airport Road/Jefferson Street. The agenda also includes reviewing a new redevelopment district proposal for Glencoe and approving various service contracts.

• CSAH 5 Extension project involving a $750,000.00 TEDI Program grant
• Acquisition of easements for the CSAH 115/CSAH 25 Roundabout Project at a cost of $49,150.00
• Glencoe redevelopment district and Tax Increment Financing District 3-20 proposal
• GATS construction project contract bids totaling $79,596.92
• Lawn care contract for county buildings with an estimated cost of $11,070.00

The Board approved several infrastructure and service contracts, including funding for the GATS construction project and Fairgrounds drainage planning. They also granted a large assembly permit for the 2023 Winstock Country Music Festival and approved various roadway easements.

• Approved $79,596.92 in contract bids for Glencoe Area Transportation Services (4-0)
• Approved License to Permit Large Assemblies for 2023 Winstock Country Music Festival (4-0)
• Approved $21,600.00 for SEH, Inc. to prepare Fairgrounds Drainage Improvement Project plans (4-0)
• Approved $49,150.00 for CSAH 115/CSAH 25 Roundabout Project easements (4-0)
• Approved Roadway Drainage and Utility Easements for CSAH 5 Extension Project (4-0)
• Approved service agreements with Duane Radtke and Kendell Kubasch for sewage treatment services (4-0)
• Approved $6,632.03 and $4,602.21 safety training agreements with Safe Assure Consultants, Inc. (4-0)
• Approved $5,782.32 for IBM I Software maintenance from CPS Technology Solutions (4-0)

2023

The Board of Commissioners is considering several land use permits, personnel changes, and service contracts. Items include a software renewal for IT, a pavilion design contract, and various zoning requests.

• Renew VMware software maintenance agreement for $11,308.00
• Hiring Widseth to design a fairgrounds pavilion for $97,500.00
• Conditional Use Permit 23-01 for an electrical substation in Hassan Valley Township
• Conditional Use Permit 23-02 for an accessory building addition in Hutchinson Township
• Children’s Mental Health Respite Care Grant Amendment for $66,221.00

The Board approved a $97,500 contract for a fairgrounds pavilion design and joined a multistate opioid settlement. Several zoning requests and personnel changes were approved, while a 1-lot preliminary plat for building eligibility was denied.

• Approved $97,500 contract with Widseth to design a fairgrounds pavilion
• Adopted Resolution 23-CB-33 to join the amended Minnesota Opioids State-Subdivision Agreement
• Denied 1-Lot Preliminary Plat 23-01 (Nygaard Lot) (4-1)
• Approved $22,750 contract with Contegrity Group for elevator project management
• Approved $11,308 VMware software maintenance agreement
• Approved Conditional Use Permits 23-01 (electrical substation) and 23-02 (accessory building addition)
• Approved Preliminary Plat 23-02 (Fox Garage Addition) and Sketch Plan 23-02 (Acoma Township)
• Approved appointment of Tamara Pieschke as Assistant McLeod County Attorney

2023

The Board of Commissioners is considering several administrative appointments and environmental resolutions. Key items include a new watershed management plan and progress on the Highway 5 Extension project in Winsted.

• Adoption of the Lower Minnesota River West Comprehensive Watershed Management Plan
• Bid letting for State-Aid Project 043-605-016, County State-Aid Highway 5 Extension in Winsted
• Easement approvals from Barfnecht Land Holdings, LLC and the City of Winsted for Highway 5 Extension
• Appointment of Andrew Engel as McLeod County Engineer through March 22, 2024
• Approval of the Minnesota State Law Library/County Law Library Program Agreement

The Board adopted a resolution affirming the right of law-abiding citizens to keep and bear arms. Other actions included appointing a new County Engineer and approving a watershed management plan.

• Adopted Resolution 23-CB-31 declaring McLeod County a Second Amendment Dedicated County (3-2)
• Adopted Resolution 23-CB-29 implementing the Lower Minnesota River West Comprehensive Watershed Management Plan (unanimous)
• Authorized bid letting for CSAH 5 Extension in Winsted (unanimous)
• Approved construction and utility easements for CSAH 5 Extension (unanimous)
• Appointed Andrew Engel as McLeod County Engineer for a one-year term (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 23-CB-30 endorsing the Community Supervision Workgroup funding formula (unanimous)
• Approved letter of support for U.S. Highway 212 Safe and Efficient Travel Project (unanimous)
• Approved a two-minute time limit per person for public comments (unanimous)

2023

The McLeod County Board will consider approving $1.4 million in construction bids for the Glencoe Area Transportation Services (GATS) project, funded by COVID relief and capital asset budgets. Other major items include a $650,000 command post vehicle for the Sheriff's Office, a $12,655 jail sprinkler head replacement, and a 13.5% increase in jail food service costs. The board will also vote on a 2-lot final plat in Penn Township and a preliminary plat for a 2.22-acre lot in Hutchinson Township that the Planning Commission recommended denying.

• Approve $1,413,126 in GATS construction bids (17 contracts) for a transit center
• Approve $650,000 for a 2022 Chassis Command Post vehicle for the Sheriff's Office
• Approve $12,655 to replace 23 tamper-resistant sprinkler heads in the county jail
• Approve 13.5% jail food service rate increase to $352.26/day and $1.71/meal
• Consider 1-lot preliminary plat 'Nygaard Lot' (2.22 acres) in Hutchinson Township, recommended for denial

The Board approved multiple infrastructure and equipment contracts, including construction bids for Glencoe Area Transportation Services and a new command post vehicle for the Sheriff's Office. They also authorized road turnback agreements with Bergen Township and updated jail service contracts. A request for a 1-lot preliminary plat was tabled for further review.

• Approved $1,413,126.00 in contract bids for GATS construction project
• Approved purchase of 2022 Chassis Command Post vehicle not to exceed $650,000.00
• Approved CR 74 and CR 84 Turnback agreements with Bergen Township for $591,000.00
• Approved $12,655.00 contract with Summit Fire Protection for jail sprinkler upgrades
• Approved Amendment 14 to Summit Food Service agreement ($352.26/day, $1.71/meal)
• Approved redetermination of benefits/damages for CD 18, 19, 26, 27, 32, 38 and Joint Ditch 15
• Appointed Scott Henderson, Ken DeGier, and Larry Murphy as ditch viewers at $4.07/acre
• Tabled Jeff Nygaard 1-Lot Preliminary Plat request until April 4, 2023

2023

The McLeod County Board will consider approving a temporary ditch loan of $1,170,300 from the General Revenue Fund, a cooperative construction agreement for a roundabout at TH 7 and CSAH 1 near Lester Prairie costing $646,176.17, and a tax court settlement with Solid Investment LLC. Other items include accepting gifts totaling $159,117.45, approving an AIS carp clean-out project on Lake Marion for $100,000, and hiring an additional part-time maintenance engineer.

• Temporary ditch loan of $1,170,300 from General Revenue Fund to Ditch Fund at 3% interest
• Cooperative construction agreement for roundabout at TH 7 and CSAH 1 near Lester Prairie, $646,176.17
• Tax court petition discussion and potential settlement with Solid Investment LLC
• Acceptance of gifts and contributions totaling $159,117.45 for 2022
• AIS carp clean-out project on Lake Marion by O'Malley Fish LLC, $100,000 from AIS budget

The Board authorized a $1,170,300 temporary loan from the General Revenue Fund to cover negative ditch fund balances. It also approved a $646,176.17 construction agreement for a roundabout near Lester Prairie and authorized bid dates for several other road projects. Additional actions included accepting $159,117.45 in gifts and contributions for 2022.

• Approved $1,170,300 temporary loan from General Revenue Fund to Ditch Fund (unanimous)
• Approved $646,176.17 MnDOT construction agreement for TH 7 and CSAH 1 roundabout (unanimous)
• Authorized bid letting dates for seven 2023 construction projects (unanimous)
• Accepted $159,117.45 in gifts and contributions for the year ending Dec 31, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved $100,000 in AIS Funds for Lake Marion carp clean-out project (4-0)
• Approved tax court settlement with Solid Investment LLC for a hotel in Hutchinson (unanimous)
• Approved hiring one part-time Building Services Maintenance Engineer (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 23-CB-25 to accept $10,000 CVSO Operational Enhancement Grant (unanimous)

2023

The McLeod County Board will consider several consent agenda items, including final plats for a 1-lot subdivision in Acoma Township and a 9-lot condo garage building in Helen Township, as well as contract renewals for foster care transportation and mental health services. The board will also vote on resolutions to establish special revenue accounts for opioid settlement funds and forfeitures, and consider allocating up to $50,000 from coronavirus relief funds for Lake Marion improvement projects.

• Approve 1-lot final plat 'Prieve's Tagus Avenue Addition' in Acoma Township
• Approve 9-lot condo garage building and re-plat sketch plan in Helen Township
• Allocate up to $50,000 from coronavirus relief funds for Lake Marion improvement projects
• Adopt resolution establishing special revenue account for opioid settlement funds ($276,873 over 18 years)
• Approve service agreement with Hutchinson Health for mental health hold order services at $1,667/day

The Board created three special revenue accounts for opioid settlement funds and attorney/sheriff forfeitures to meet state reporting requirements. Other actions included approving mental health service contracts, a parks planning task force, and a $50,000 allocation for Lake Marion improvements.

• Adopted Resolution 23-CB-20 to establish Opioid Settlement Funds account (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 23-CB-21 to establish Attorney Forfeitures account (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 23-CB-22 to establish Sheriff Forfeitures account (4-0)
• Approved up to $50,000 for Lake Marion improvement projects (3-0)
• Approved Rinke Noonan service Proposal Option One for ditch systems (4-0)
• Approved mental health hold order service agreement with Hutchinson Health (4-0)
• Approved 2023 shared services agreement with SMAMHC for housing specialists (4-0)
• Re-established temporary Parks Planning Task Force Committee (4-0)

2023

The McLeod County Board will consider approving a $14,640 service agreement for sheriff's office wellness checks, a $20,500 cybersecurity contract, and $33,185 in dispatch center cabling. A public hearing is set on proposed fee schedule changes, including a new $2,500 business development fee and mileage rate adjustments. The board will also vote on hiring an additional eligibility worker and extending a horticulture position.

• Approve $14,640 wellness check contract with Marie Ridgeway LICSW LLC for Sheriff's Office personnel
• Public hearing on 2023 fee schedule: add $2,500 Business Development Program fee, change mileage rate to IRS standard
• Approve $20,500 vCISO services from Minnesota Security Consortium for cybersecurity
• Approve $33,184.76 low voltage cabling contract for Dispatch Center remodel from Allstate Communications
• Approve hiring an additional Eligibility Worker in Health and Human Services

The Board approved a new Eligibility Worker for Health and Human Services, a wellness check contract for Sheriff's Office personnel, and a collective bargaining agreement for non-licensed sergeants. It also updated the 2023 fee schedule and abandoned certain highway easements. A proposal to retain the Rinke Noonan law firm was tabled until February 7, 2023.

• Approved $14,640 service agreement with Marie Ridgeway LICSW LLC for Sheriff's Office wellness checks (Unanimous)
• Approved hiring an additional full-time Eligibility Worker in Health and Human Services (Unanimous)
• Approved $20,500 contract with Minnesota Security Consortium for vCISO services (Unanimous)
• Approved $33,184.76 quote from Allstate Communications for Dispatch Center cabling (Unanimous)
• Approved 2023 Fee Schedule changes including a $2,500 Business Development fee (Unanimous)
• Appointed Steven Ott as Assistant McLeod County Attorney (Unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 23-CB-15 to abandon easements not within 60 feet of C.S.A.H. No. 7 (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved $250 per pay period temporary stipend for Assistant County Engineer/Public Works Director (Unanimous)

2023

The McLeod County Board will elect a chair and vice chair for 2023, adopt resolutions for official newspaper and committee appointments, and consider a new Property Records Technical Specialist position. The consent agenda includes approval of a preliminary plat for 'DUFFY ADDITION' in Penn Township and change orders for a concrete overlay on CSAH 1 totaling $92,652.69.

• Election of 2023 Board Chair and Vice Chair
• Preliminary Plat 22-04 for 'DUFFY ADDITION' – 2 lots (13.81 and 4.88 acres) in Penn Township
• Change Orders 2, 3, and 4 for concrete overlay on CSAH 1 – net additional cost of $92,652.69
• New position: Property Records Technical Specialist, Grade 140
• Three-year generator support agreements with Ziegler Power Systems totaling $9,359.92 annually

The Board elected Commissioner Wright as Chair and Commissioner Nagel as Vice Chair for 2023. The Board voted to accept the Hutchinson North East Ring Road study final report but decided not to proceed further with the project. Various administrative appointments, license renewals, and maintenance contracts were also approved.

• Elected Commissioner Wright as 2023 Board Chair (Unanimous)
• Elected Commissioner Nagel as 2023 Board Vice Chair (Unanimous)
• Voted not to proceed further with the Hutchinson North East Ring Road Project (Unanimous)
• Approved three-year generator and switch maintenance agreements with Ziegler Power Systems (Unanimous)
• Approved new Property Records Technical Specialist position, Grade 140 (Unanimous)
• Approved increase of one part-time Licensed Nurse from 20 to 28 hours at a cost of $13,104.00 (Unanimous)
• Designated McLeod County Chronicle as the official 2023 newspaper (Unanimous)
• Approved Preliminary Plat 22-04 for 'DUFFY ADDITION' in Penn Township (Unanimous)