Sibley County, MN

Board of Commissioners

Planning and Zoning Commission

Board of Commissioners

Planning and Zoning Commission

Board of Commissioners

Board of Commissioners

Planning and Zoning Commission

Board of Commissioners

Board of Commissioners

Planning and Zoning Commission

Board of Commissioners

Board of Commissioners

Board of Commissioners

Planning and Zoning Commission

Planning and Zoning Commission

Board of Commissioners

The Sibley County Board of Commissioners will consider approving a final payment of $707,626.24 to Astech for the 2026 Seal Coat Projects and a $42,480 quote from Subsurface Inc. to line a culvert on CSAH 4. They will also discuss a courthouse security grant, job description reviews, and a 2027 MVAC master contract. The agenda includes routine consent items and committee reports.

• Approve final payment of $707,626.24 to Astech for CP 1318 - 2026 Seal Coat Projects
• Approve quote from Subsurface Inc. to line a 36" RCP culvert on CSAH 4 for $42,480
• Courthouse Security Grant discussion
• MVAC 2027 Master Contract Agreement and Notice of Funds Available
• Job description reviews

Commissioners' Workshop

The Sibley County Board of Commissioners is holding a workshop to discuss the county budget, the kavira health benefit, the City of Gaylord's Lake Titlow Dam, and library funding. These are discussion items, not final decisions.

• Budget discussion
• kavira Health Benefit
• City of Gaylord, Lake Titlow Dam
• Library Funding

Board of Commissioners

The Sibley County Board of Commissioners will hold its regular meeting, addressing a conditional use permit for expanding a sand/gravel pit, along with routine approvals, recognitions, and various county business items. The board will also review the conditional use permit form and consider agreements and contracts.

• CUP #1208: Conditional use permit for open pit excavation to expand a sand/gravel pit in Faxon Township (PID 13.3318.000)
• Low-potency hemp license application for Grey Fox Tavern
• Memorandum of Understanding with City of Gaylord
• 2026 Primary & General Election Recount Agreements
• Approval of Court Appointed Attorney Contract

Commissioners' Workshop

The Sibley County Board of Commissioners is holding a workshop to hear presentations from the county agricultural association, soil and water conservation district, and historical society. They will also discuss the budget and move into a closed session to address security camera issues. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no public hearings or votes scheduled.

• Presentation from Sibley County Agricultural Association
• Presentation from Sibley County Soil & Water Conservation District
• Presentation from Sibley County Historical Society
• Closed session under M.S. 13.05, subd. 3(d) to discuss security cameras
• Budget discussion

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider three land-use applications. These include requests for variances regarding setbacks and structure expansions, and a conditional use permit for excavation.

• Variance #534: Reduced setback for a feedlot/liquid manure storage basin in Arlington Township (PID 09.1802.000)
• CUP #1208: Open pit excavation for sand/gravel pit expansion in Faxon Township (PID 13.3318.000)
• Variance #535: Expansion of a nonconforming structure at 19464 265 Ave Belle Plaine (PID 13.2305.000)

Commissioners' Workshop

The Board of Commissioners will hold a workshop to discuss the budget and Tri County Solid Waste. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Budget discussion
• Tri County Solid Waste

Board of Commissioners

The Sibley County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss a resolution supporting a state revenue sharing fund for deputy registrar offices. The board will also review financial reports and county infrastructure needs.

• Resolution supporting a State of Minnesota revenue sharing fund for deputy registrar offices
• Authorization for BH Petroleum Equipment Company to replace Henderson Fuel Tanks
• Low-Potency Hemp License Application for Winthrop Grocery LLC
• High Island Watershed Manager Appointment
• 2025 TIF Disclosure Report for the City of Winthrop

Board of Commissioners

The Sibley County Board will meet to approve regular proceedings, claims, and a gambling permit. The board will also consider two conditional use permit applications for a commercial feedlot expansion and an organized farm colony.

• Approve claims as submitted
• Application for Gambling Permit - Gaylord Game Protective League
• CUP #1206: Commercial feedlot expansion at 25738 State Hwy 5
• CUP #1207: Organized Farm Colony amendment at 59917 236 St
• Foster Care Interagency Transportation Agreement - Minnesota New County School

Commissioners' Workshop

The Sibley County Board of Commissioners will review board operating procedures and then move into a closed session to discuss emergency response procedures, as permitted by Minnesota statute. The meeting will then reopen to regular session.

• Review of Board Operating Procedures
• Closed session to discuss emergency response procedures under M.S. 13.05, subd. 3(d)
• Reopen from closed session

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider two conditional use permits and a feedlot registration modification. These items involve agricultural expansions and a Planned Unit Development amendment.

• Modification of Feedlot Registration No. 143-94234 for Dieball Dairy/Jim Dieball regarding a liquid manure storage basin
• CUP #1206: Expansion of a commercial feedlot at 25738 State Hwy 5, Arlington
• CUP #1207: Amendment to a Planned Unit Development for an Organized Farm Colony at 59917 236 St., Gibbon

Commissioners' Workshop

The Board of Commissioners will review the plan for the 'Spirit of America' event scheduled for July 8th, discuss county services that are not mandated, and then move into a closed session under Minnesota statute to talk about emergency response procedures. The meeting then reopens from closed session.

• Review of plan for 'Spirit of America' event on July 8th at 5:00 pm
• Discussion of services offered by Sibley County that are not required
• Closed session to discuss emergency response procedures under M.S. 13.05, subd. 3(d)

Board of Commissioners

The Sibley County Board will approve a paving contract for CSAH 22 and award pipe lining contracts for two county roads. The meeting will also include updates on administrative staffing and committee replacements.

• Approve paving quote for CSAH 22: $38,485.91
• Award pipe lining quote for CP 1409A along CSAH 6
• Award pipe lining quote for CP 1409B along CSAH 25
• Hire temporary staff in license center
• Motion to close public meeting for union negotiation strategy

Board of Commissioners

The board will consider two conditional use permits, including one for open-pit excavation in a Conservation & Agriculture district. Commissioners will also hear a presentation on the County Road Safety Plan, discuss a purchase of a 950G Cat Loader bucket, and act on a third amendment to the Sibley Estates purchase agreement. Consent items include approval of minutes, claims, and CUP renewals.

• CUP #1204: open-pit excavation at 33022 Scenic Byway, Henderson (Conservation & Agriculture district)
• CUP #1205: contractor’s yard at 31739 State Hwy 25, Belle Plaine (General Agriculture district)
• Purchase of 950G Cat Loader bucket (no dollar amount listed)
• Third Amendment to Purchase Agreement of Sibley Estates
• Appointment of John Wenninger as Sibley County Ditch Inspector

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will continue consideration of an open pit excavation permit. The body will also review new applications for a contractor's yard and two setback variances.

• CUP #1204: Open pit excavation at 33022 Scenic Byway, Henderson
• CUP #1205: Contractor’s yard at 31739 State Hwy 25, Belle Plaine
• Variance #532: Reduced side yard setback at 31260 627 Ave, Gibbon
• Variance #533: Reduced front yard setback at 19410 661 Ave, Buffalo Lake

Board of Commissioners

The Sibley County Board will consider approving a contract for the reconstruction of CSAH 21/13th Street and a purchase agreement for drainage system bridges. The meeting also includes a presentation on the Minnesota River-Mankato Comprehensive Watershed Management Plan and the annual public works report.

• Approve contract for CSAH 21/13th Street reconstruction
• Purchase agreement for drainage system bridges
• Adopt Minnesota River-Mankato Watershed Management Plan
• Accept quote for pavement study on CSAH 6 and CSAH 21
• Establish a Ballot Board for 2026 Elections

Commissioners' Workshop

The Sibley County Board of Commissioners will hold a workshop meeting. They will hear a presentation from Christy Kallevig of U of MN Extension on Agriculture and Natural Resources. A motion will be made to close the public meeting under MN Statute 13D.03 for union negotiation strategy, followed by reopening.

• Presentation by Christy Kallevig, U of MN Extension, on Agriculture and Natural Resources
• Motion to close public meeting under MN Statute 13D.03 for union negotiation strategy

Commissioners' Workshop

The Sibley County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss fraud in Human Services, review the 2026 assessment report, and address crop damage and drainage policies. The agenda includes updates on the Goldmine Bridge and paving for 291st Ave, along with board operating procedures and budget expectations.

• Fraud discussion regarding Human Services
• County Assessor's Report for 2026 Assessment
• Crop Damage Policy Revision
• Redwood County Goldmine Bridge update
• Paving of 291st Ave, Faxon Twp

Board of Commissioners

The board will vote on consent agenda items including approval of claims and renewal of 3.2 percent malt liquor licenses. They will hear a proposal from the Ag Drainage Manager to permanently remove Bridge #9 on the Froehlich property. Also up for discussion is a revised list of 2026 committee appointments.

• Permanent removal of Bridge #9 on the Froehlich property
• Renewal of 3.2 percent malt liquor licenses
• Approval of claims as submitted
• Revised 2026 committee appointments
• Approve regular board proceedings of April 28, 2026

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will review two land-use applications. The body will consider a conditional use permit for excavation and a variance for a reduced front yard setback.

• CUP #1204: Open pit excavation at 33022 Scenic Byway, Henderson, MN
• Variance #531: Reduced front yard setback at 25935 641 Ave, Gibbon, MN
• Appointments for 2026 Commission Chair and Vice-Chair

Board of Commissioners

Commissioners' Workshop

This workshop agenda includes discussion of an easement on County State Aid Highway 17 for Great River Energy, logistics for the annual commissioner road tour, and recommissioning of the Service Center. The board will also discuss plans for America's 250th Birthday celebration.

• CSAH 17 - Great River Energy Easement discussion
• Logistics for June 2nd road tour
• America's 250th Birthday planning
• Recommissioning of the Service Center

Board of Commissioners

The Sibley County Board will discuss a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) request for Nytes Properties in Henderson, approve a letter supporting State Hwy 19 repairs, and consider bids for sidewalk repairs and a highway plat for County State Aid Highway 17. A workshop follows the regular meeting.

• TIF 1-5 Nytes Properties – City of Henderson
• Letter of support for State Hwy 19 repair
• Accept quote from ISG for highway plat on CSAH 17 from SH 19 to CR 166
• Award Contract 2026-05 Henderson Sidewalk Repairs

Board of Commissioners

The Board will approve its consent agenda items, including regular board proceedings, claims, CUP renewals, liquor licenses, tax reports, and financial statements. Commissioners will review IT firewall replacement quotes and a Barracuda renewal, and consider a DNR licensing point‑of‑sale contract approval. The County Engineer will recommend awarding a $2,472,101.04 bituminous overlays contract to William Mueller and Sons, along with a $24,576.00 sign cutter and software purchase. A fund‑balance resolution and various administrative updates will also be addressed.

• Award 2026 Bituminous Overlays Contract to William Mueller and Sons for $2,472,101.04
• Purchase sign cutter and software from Northlight Color for $24,576.00
• Review firewall replacement quotes (IT Director)
• Approve Barracuda renewal (IT Director)
• Approve DNR licensing point‑of‑sale contract (HR Director)

Ditch Drainage Authority

Board of Commissioners

The Sibley County Board of Commissioners will approve routine agenda items and a consent agenda. Commissioners will set the 2026 dust coating rate at $155 per 100 feet for a 20‑foot width, accepting a quote from Freeborn County Co‑op. They will also consider several procurement requests, a wetland study proposal, and the sheriff’s request to contract with Hyper‑Reach for a Code Red replacement.

• Set 2026 dust coating rate at $155 per 100 ft for a 20 ft width using magnesium chloride, accepting Freeborn County Co‑op quote
• Public Works purchase to replace 2003 dump truck
• Purchase new road widener from American State Equipment
• Approve proposal from SEH for CSAH 17 wetland study
• Sheriff request approval to contract with Hyper‑Reach to replace Code Red

Commissioners' Workshop

The Sibley County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss a request from Jake Properties to participate in the Local Housing Trust Fund and a staffing comparison with other counties. The meeting is scheduled for March 24, 2026.

• Jake Properties request for Local Housing Trust Fund participation
• Staffing comparison with other counties
• Sheriff Peter Niember to present

Board of Commissioners

The Sibley County Board of Commissioners will review several infrastructure awards and management agreements. The board is deciding on contracts for seal coating and bridge construction, as well as management for Sibley Estates.

• Award CP 1318 2026 Seal Coating Project to Asphalt Surface Technologies for $727,706.56
• Award Contract 2026-03 to Midwest Contracting, LLC for $653,829.75
• Agreement with SMR Management for Sibley Estates East and West
• Adoption of Hummingbird Trail Rules
• MnDOT Agreement No 1062609 for construction of Bridge No. 72J89

Commissioners' Workshop

The Board of Commissioners will review the auditor‑treasurer’s fund‑balance comparison. They will consider a proposed firearms ordinance. They will also discuss a storage shed project at the SCSC site.

• Fund Balance Comparison discussion – presented by Auditor‑Treasurer Jennie Radloff
• Review of firearms ordinance – presented by County Administrator Marilee Peterson
• Discussion of storage shed at SCSC site – presented by County Administrator Marilee Peterson

Planning and Zoning Commission

Board of Commissioners

The Sibley County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss the transfer of a housing choice voucher program and a revolving loan. The agenda includes contract approvals for biometric screening and DNR licensing, as well as infrastructure agreements.

• Transfer of South Central Minnesota Multi-County Housing and Redevelopment Authority’s Housing Choice Voucher Program
• Revolving Loan to 1993 And Company of Henderson
• CP 1286 Construction Agreement for CSAH 21 (13th Street) with City of Gaylord
• Biometric Screening Contract and DNR Licensing System Contract
• Critical repairs for Sibley Estates