Waseca County public meetings in 2022

General

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners is meeting to discuss a fund transfer. The Auditor/Treasurer Office is requesting to move money to ensure no ditch has a negative balance at year end.

• Proposed transfer of $285,000 from the General Fund (01) to the Ditch Fund (41)
• Address deficit balances for 11 individual ditches

The Board of Commissioners approved a fund transfer to cover deficit balances on eleven individual ditches. The funds will be moved from the General Fund to the Ditch Fund at an interest rate of 2.5%.

• Approved transfer of $285,000.00 from General Fund (01) to Ditch Fund (41) at 2.5% interest (4-0)

General

The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss road maintenance and legal findings. The session includes a redetermination of benefits and damages for JD 51 and repair authorizations for JD 1.

• Redetermination of Benefits and Damages for JD 51
• Repair Spending Limit Resolution agreements
• Repair Authorization for JD 1

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will decide on 2023 salary and wage increases for commissioners, the County Attorney, and non-union employees. The board is also appointing an interim sheriff for a period between December 30, 2022, and January 3, 2023.

• Appointment of Interim Waseca County Sheriff (Dec 30, 2022 - Jan 3, 2023)
• Resolution 2022-51: Letter of Commitment for Border-to-Boarder Broadband Grant Funding Local Match
• Annual lease with MN Prairie County Alliance for 1000 West Elm
• Contract with Anoka County for Secure Juvenile Detention Beds
• Resolutions 2022-47, 48, and 49 establishing 2023 salaries and wage increases

The Board approved a $567,000 local match for a broadband project to serve at least 200 homes. They also established 2023 salaries for the County Attorney, Commissioners, and non-union employees. Additionally, Jay Dulas was appointed as Interim Sheriff from December 30, 2022, to January 3, 2023.

• Approved $567,000 ARPA funding for Border-to-Border Broadband project (5-0)
• Appointed Jay Dulas as Interim Sheriff from Dec 30, 2022, to Jan 3, 2023 (5-0)
• Set 2023 County Attorney salary at $137,500 (4-1)
• Set 2023 Commissioner salary at $29,777 plus $95 per diem; Chair receives extra $2,000 (4-1)
• Approved 3% and 2% wage adjustments for 2023 non-union employees (5-0)
• Approved $209,347.96 annual lease with MN Prairie County Alliance (5-0)
• Approved contract with Anoka County for secure juvenile detention beds (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-50 for Hazard Mitigation Plan not to exceed $9,250 (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a presentation regarding the 2023 budget. The meeting includes a scheduled vote to approve the 2023 Waseca County Budget and Levy.

• 2023 Budget Hearing Presentation
• Approval of 2023 Waseca County Budget and Levy

The Board of Commissioners approved Resolution 2022-52 to establish the county's financial plan for 2023. This includes a total budget and a final tax levy reflecting a 2% increase.

• Adopted 2023 Budget of $33,217,987.00 (3-2)
• Adopted final tax levy of $17,744,100.00 (3-2)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is meeting for a work session to discuss the budget. No other specific actions or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Budget discussion

The Board of Commissioners met for a budget work session. No formal decisions were recorded; the session consisted of discussions regarding the budget, commissioner salaries, SWCD, and Microsoft 365.

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is meeting to discuss the budget. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.

• Budget discussion

The Board of Commissioners met for a work session to discuss budget updates. County Administrator Michael Johnson shared updated items and noted changes to the budget. No formal decisions were recorded.

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss amendments to 2023 ditch assessments and the dismissal of improvement petitions for CD 30 and CD 43. The meeting includes several fund transfers for Public Works and a MnDOT contract resolution.

• Amendment to 2023 Ditch Assessments
• Dismissal of CD 30 and CD 43 Improvement Petitions
• Resolution 2022-45: MnDOT Contract No. 1052125
• Public Works fund transfers for building, equipment, wheelage tax, local option sales tax, and construction
• Partial release of Exclusive Agricultural Use Zone Restrictive Covenant for Keith A & Laurette Hendrickson

The Board approved the 2023 ditch assessments, including a new 10-year assessment for the CD 19 project. Several fund transfers for Public Works were authorized, and the Board adopted resolutions regarding a MnDOT contract and community supervision funding.

• Approved 2023 ditch assessments and a 10-year assessment for CD 19 (5-0)
• Approved dismissal of improvement petitions for CD 30 and CD 43 (5-0)
• Approved $125,270.36 transfer from Assigned Building fund to Building Expense account (5-0)
• Approved $20,844.19 transfer from Equipment Assigned Fund to Equipment Expense account (5-0)
• Approved $164,193.91 transfer from Wheelage Tax revenue fund to Assigned Wheelage Tax fund (5-0)
• Approved $104,175.01 transfer from Local Option Sales Tax revenue fund to Local Sales Tax Assigned fund (5-0)
• Approved $63,465.28 transfer from County Construction Assigned fund to County Expense fund (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-45 for MnDOT Contract No. 1052125 (5-0)

General

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners is meeting for a work session. The agenda includes a discussion on Human Services and a presentation regarding the Justice Center from the BKV Group.

• Human Services discussion
• Justice Center presentation by BKV Group

The Board of Commissioners conducted a work session featuring discussions on Human Services Department philosophy and a presentation on the Justice Center Plan by BKV Group. No formal votes or substantive decisions were recorded.

General

The agenda for this work session consists of procedural items. No substantive decisions or policy discussions are listed.

The Board held a work session to discuss a broadband build-out south of Waldorf and New Richland. Bevcomm CEO Bill Eckles proposed a $567,000 commitment from the county to support a grant application. No formal decisions were made during this session.

General

The Board of Commissioners is meeting for a work session focused on the budget. No other specific agenda items are listed.

• Budget discussion

The Board of Commissioners held a work session to discuss the proposed 2023 budget and levy. No formal decisions or votes were recorded during this session.

Board of Commissioners

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners will hold hearings on ditch authority assessments and abandonments. The board is also deciding on a conditional use permit for a community solar farm and two MnDOT transportation infrastructure programs.

• Conditional Use Permit request for 1 Megawatt Community Solar Farm at 120th Street
• Resolution 2022-40 MnDOT Active Transportation Infrastructure Program CR No. 53
• Resolution 2022-41 MnDOT Active Transportation Infrastructure Program CSAH No. 13
• Contract for Care Coordination and Case Management with Blue Plus
• Final hearings for Ditch Authority CD 15-1, CD 16, and CD 28

The Board approved the 2023 Ditch Assessments and several redeterminations of benefits for county ditches. Other key actions included approving a community solar farm permit and authorizing grant applications for active transportation infrastructure.

• Approved partial abandonment and transfer of part of CD 15-1 (5-0)
• Approved redetermination of benefits for CD 15-1, CD 16, and CD 28 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-42 for 2023 County Ditch System interest rate (5-0)
• Approved 2023 Ditch Assessments (5-0)
• Approved CD 19 Improvement Multi-Year Assessment (5-0)
• Approved care coordination contract with Blue Plus (3-2)
• Adopted Resolutions 2022-40 and 2022-41 for MnDOT Active Transportation grants (5-0)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for 1 Megawatt Community Solar Farm on 120th Street (5-0)

General

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss the Human Services budget and a contract with Blue Plus.

• Human Services Budget
• Blue Plus Contract

The Board of Commissioners conducted a work session to discuss the Human Services budget and the Blue Plus Contract. No formal votes or decisions were recorded during this session.

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is meeting to hold budget discussions. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.

• Budget discussions

The Board of Commissioners met for a budget work session. Discussions focused on the Human Services budget, including governance, fiscal narrative, and philosophy. No substantive decisions were recorded.

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is holding a work session to review 2023 ditch assessments. The meeting also includes discussions regarding the county budget.

• 2023 Ditch Assessments
• Budget discussions

The Board of Commissioners met for a work session to discuss the budget and 2023 ditch assessments. No substantive decisions were made during this meeting.

Board of Commissioners

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss a conditional use permit amendment for ConAgra Foods Packaged Foods LLC. The board is also reviewing several resolutions and grant applications, including those for Veteran Services and the MPCA FY2023 program.

• CUP amendment for ConAgra Foods Packaged Foods LLC to add an equalization tank, truck load out scale, and access onto 128th Street (CSAH 4)
• Authorization for Veteran Services to apply for a Minnesota Dept of Veteran Affairs Operational Grant
• Resolution 2022-34 regarding the MPCA FY2023 Grant Program
• Contract for Care Coordination and Case Management with Blue Plus
• Resolution 2022-36 to adopt an Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Plan

Board of Commissioners

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding amendments to sections 6.16 and 8.03 of the Unified Development Code. The board is also reviewing several ditch authority hearings and a conditional use permit extension for solar projects.

• Public hearing for amendments to §6.16 and §8.03 of the Unified Development Code
• Conditional Use Permit Extension for Elysian Lake Solar LLC, Rolling Hills Solar LLC and Blue Jay Solar LLC
• Resolution 2022-35 to accept donation for Dragon Eye Speed Lidar
• Public hearings for ditch authorities CD 16, CD 28, and CD 15-1
• Partial Release of Exclusive Agricultural Use Zone Restrictive Covenant for Ricki A. Arnold

The board approved a three-phase courthouse lighting project for $32,242, funded outside the budget and levy. They also adopted Ordinance 152 amending the Unified Development Code sections 6.16 and 8.03 after a public hearing. A $2,222 donation from VFW Post 1642 for a Dragon Eye Speed Lidar radar was accepted via Resolution 2022-35. Al Grams was reappointed to a 3-year term on the SC MN Multi County HRA Board.

• Approved $32,242 courthouse lighting Phase 1, 2, and 3 (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 152 amending Unified Development Code §6.16 and §8.03 (5-0)
• Accepted $2,222 donation from VFW Post 1642 for Dragon Eye Speed Lidar via Resolution 2022-35 (5-0)
• Appointed Al Grams to 3-year term on SC MN Multi County HRA Board (5-0)
• Set public hearings for November 15, 2022 on CD 16, CD 28, CD 15-1, and CD 19 (5-0 each)
• Approved consent agenda including bills and various items (5-0)
• Approved minutes from nine prior meetings (5-0)
• Approved amended agenda (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss action items including a community solar farm request and septic treatment grants. The board will also review zoning transfers and medical examiner contracts.

• Conditional Use Permit request for a one megawatt community solar farm by Fox Garden LLC
• Conditional Use Permit to replace two hunting shacks in Section 21 of Alton Township
• Medical Examiner Contract Agreement 2023
• Septic Treatment Systems Natural Resources Block Grant - Resolution 2022-33
• Transfer of Development Rights for Janice C. & Ivan F. Maas Trustee

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners accepted Sheriff Brad Milbrath's resignation, effective December 30, 2022 at 5:00 PM. They also approved a joint powers agreement with the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, a $52,018 grant for septic treatment systems, and two conditional use permits for hunting shacks and a solar farm. The consent agenda included approval of bills, a riparian protection cost-share contract, a medical examiner contract, and a transfer of development rights.

• Accepted Sheriff Brad Milbrath's resignation effective Dec. 30, 2022 at 5:00 PM (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-32 Joint Powers Agreement with MN Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-33 Natural Resources Block Grant for $52,018 for septic treatment systems (5-0)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit to replace two hunting shacks in Alton Township (5-0)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for 1 MW community solar farm by Fox Garden LLC (4-0, one abstention)
• Approved consent agenda including bills, riparian cover crop contract ($3,040), medical examiner contract, and transfer of development rights (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss the 2023 preliminary levy and budget. The agenda includes a public hearing on a swimming pool ordinance and the review of several contracts and grants.

• Approval of Preliminary Levy and Budget for 2023
• Public Hearing: Waseca County Swimming Pool Ordinance
• Bids and contract award for Waseca County WRO
• SSTS Grant Application Approval and Award Acceptance
• Partial Release of Exclusive Agricultural Use Zone Restrictive Covenant for Timothy E Fischer Trustee and David & Deanne Kuhns

The board approved a preliminary 2023 levy of $17,918,062 (3% increase) and a $33,291,484 budget, with a public hearing set for December 20. It also enacted a new swimming pool ordinance, accepted a $6,696.54 final payment for a road contract, and approved two state grants. Several items were tabled or postponed, including lighting options and a county membership decision.

• Approved preliminary 2023 levy of $17,918,062 and budget of $33,291,484 (5-0)
• Enacted Swimming Pool Ordinance No. 151, repealing Ordinance No. 135 (5-0)
• Accepted Contract 812205 and final payment of $6,696.54 to Traffic Marking Service (5-0)
• Accepted MPCA SSTS grants totaling $52,018 for fiscal year 2023 (5-0)
• Approved Courthouse landscaping and irrigation proposal; tabled lighting options until after Sept. 26 demo (5-0)
• Postponed decision on MN Rural Counties membership until after 2023 (5-0)
• Rejected $38,677.50 bid from Heighta Construction for wetland restoration (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda with corrections, including bills and grant acceptance (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is meeting for a work session to discuss the budget. No other formal actions or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Budget discussions

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners held a budget work session on September 6, 2022. County Administrator Michael Johnson discussed adjustments made to the 2023 budget since July 22. No formal decisions or votes were recorded; the session was procedural only.

Board of Commissioners

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners will discuss a new pool ordinance and a speed study for CSAH No. 27. The board is also reviewing bids and awarding contracts for various projects, including the Waseca County WRO.

• Public hearing setting for Pool Ordinance
• Resolution No. 2022-30: CSAH No. 27 Speed Study
• Bids and award of Contract No. 812207
• Bids and award of Contract No. SW-2301
• Bids and award contract for Waseca County WRO

The board approved a $481,248 contract to Midwest Contracting, LLC for replacing Janesville Township Bridge No. L4117, with Janesville Township covering up to $20,000 in costs. They also awarded a material transfer services contract to Thompson Sanitation, Inc. for 2023-2024, set a public hearing on pool ordinance revisions for September 20, and adopted a resolution requesting a speed study on CSAH No. 27. All votes were 5-0.

• Approved $481,248 bridge replacement contract to Midwest Contracting, LLC (5-0)
• Awarded material transfer services contract to Thompson Sanitation, Inc. for 2023-2024 (5-0)
• Set public hearing for pool ordinance revisions on September 20, 2022 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-30 requesting speed study on CSAH No. 27 (5-0)
• Approved final payment of $41,737.82 to ICON Constructors, LLC for bridge work (5-0)
• Approved final payment of $19,145.43 to Asphalt Surface Technologies for bituminous seat coat (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including bills (5-0)
• Approved minutes of prior meetings with correction (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners will review exempt wetlands records. The board will also hold a discussion regarding the acquisition of land located south of Courthouse Park.

• Exempt Wetlands Record Review by County Assessor Brock Nelson
• Discussion on land acquisition south of Courthouse Park

The board held a work session with no formal votes or decisions. They discussed an exempt wetlands records review and a potential land acquisition south of Courthouse Park, but took no action.

• No formal decisions or votes recorded

Board of Commissioners

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners will meet to acknowledge, amend, and consent to a County Operating Deficit Agreement.

• County Operating Deficit Agreement acknowledgement, amendment and consent

The board unanimously approved an amendment and consent to the county operating deficit agreement. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting lasted 10 minutes.

• Approved County ODA Acknowledgement, Amendment and Consent (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is meeting for a budget work session. The body will discuss budget items for the Sheriff's Office, Building and Grounds, and Information Technology.

• Budget discussion: Sheriff's Office
• Budget discussion: Building and Grounds
• Budget discussion: Information Technology
• Future IQ Discussion

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners met in a budget work session to discuss preliminary 2023 budgets for Building and Grounds, the Sheriff's Office, and Information Technology. No formal decisions were made; the session was informational, covering topics such as a new Justice Center concept, body camera costs, and cybersecurity needs.

• No formal decisions made; budget discussions only

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to review a conditional use permit for Daniel and Jane Christian and approve final payments for two contracts. The agenda also includes a presentation from Minnesota Rural Counties and the approval of a county government domain name.

• Conditional Use Permit for Daniel and Jane Christian
• Acceptance and final payment for Contract 812203
• Acceptance and final payment for Contract 812208
• Approval of Waseca County.gov domain name
• Temporary road closure for Waldorf Days

The Waseca County Board accepted an amended petition from the City of Waseca to abandon a portion of County Ditch #15-1 and transfer a portion to the city. The board also approved two final contract payments, a new county .gov domain name, and a conditional use permit for an agritourism business and camping area in Alton Township. All votes were unanimous.

• Accepted amended petition to abandon/transfer portion of County Ditch #15-1 (unanimous)
• Approved final payment of $51,612.10 to Interstate Improvement, Inc. for contract #812203 (unanimous)
• Approved final payment of $1,410.19 to Timm's Trucking Inc. for contract #812208 (unanimous)
• Approved obtaining wasecacounty.gov domain name (unanimous)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for Daniel and Jane Christian for agritourism and camping area (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including bills and licenses (5-0)

General

The Board of Commissioners is meeting for a work session to discuss budgets. The discussion focuses on the Public Works and Public Health departments.

• Budget discussion: Public Works
• Budget discussion: Public Health

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners met for a budget work session on August 2, 2022, to review proposed 2023 budgets from Public Works, Public Health, and U of M Extension. No formal decisions or votes were made; the session was informational only.

• No formal decisions or votes taken during the work session

Board of Commissioners

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss the purchase of a Veteran's van and an increase to the 2022 mileage rate. The board will also review a right of way acquisition for CSAH No. 5 Bridge No. 7597.

• Purchase of Veteran's Van
• Resolution 2022-29 to accept a donation from VFW for a van purchase
• Increase Mileage Rate for 2022
• CSAH No. 5 Bridge No. 7597 Right of Way Acquisition
• Liquor License for Pleasant Grove Pizza Farm

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners approved the purchase of a veteran's transportation van for up to $46,000 using Cares money, and accepted a $393 VFW donation toward it. They also appointed Brock Nelson as County Assessor for a four-year term, increased the mileage rate to 62.5 cents per mile, and approved several road-related actions. All votes were 4-0.

• Approved $46,000 veteran's van purchase with Cares money (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-29 accepting $393 VFW donation for van (4-0)
• Appointed Brock Nelson as County Assessor for 4-year term (4-0)
• Approved updated mileage rate of 62.5 cents per mile (4-0)
• Approved Contract 812103 final payment of $10,699.97 to Borneke Construction (4-0)
• Authorized County Engineer to negotiate right-of-way for Bridge No. 7598 replacement (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including bills, zoning extension, and liquor license (4-0)

General

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss a tax abatement for ConAgra. The agenda includes a PowerPoint presentation on the matter.

• ConAgra tax abatement

Board of Commissioners

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss infrastructure repairs and administrative approvals. The board is reviewing a ditch repair proposal and a MnDOT agreement for railroad crossing improvements.

• CD 50 Repair Proposal
• Resolution 2022-27 and MnDOT Agreement No. 1036013 for CSAH No. 43 Railroad Crossing Improvements
• Affirmative Action Plan for Public Works
• Payment schedule for Second Half 2022 Residential Tax Abatement taxes
• Fund transfer from 01-Central Service to 01-Health Insurance

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and a consent agenda. The session includes updates from administration and human resources.

• Approval of bills
• Tax abatement
• 2022 First Half Appropriations
• DNR Boat and Water Grant
• Street closure permission

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners approved the consent agenda, which included the approval of bills, tax abatements, first half appropriations, a DNR grant, and street closures. Changes were made to remove Conagra from the 2022 tax abatement list and to remove the cities of Janesville, Waldorf, and New Richland from the 2022 first half appropriations list. The meeting was otherwise procedural, with no other substantive decisions.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved minutes of May 3 and May 6, 2022 (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda with changes: Conagra removed from 2022 tax abatement list; Janesville, Waldorf, New Richland removed from first half appropriations (5-0)
• Approved bills totaling $106,000+ as listed
• Approved tax abatements for Winegar Inc. ($3,507.50), Berry Family LLC ($6,322.50), City of New Richland ($1,758.22)
• Approved 2022 first half appropriations as updated
• Accepted DNR boat and water safety grant of $1,282.00
• Approved street closures for July 13 and July 17 events

General

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners is meeting to review the County Board of Appeal packet. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.

• Review of County Board of Appeal Packet

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners held a work session to review the Board of Appeal and Equalization packet, discussing taxpayer responsibilities, pay 2023 increases, and ground rules. No formal decisions were made; the session was informational only.

• Reviewed Board of Appeal and Equalization packet for evening meeting
• Discussed taxpayer responsibilities and pay 2023 increases

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss the 2022 crop damage rate and drainage system records. The meeting includes decisions on purchasing new dispatch consoles and establishing the 2022 Absentee Ballot Board.

• 2022 Waseca County Crop Damage Rate
• Purchase of new dispatch consoles
• Establishment of Absentee Ballot Board for 2022 Election Cycle
• Road closure request for CSAH 1 (Broadway Ave) in New Richland
• Partial release of Exclusive Agricultural Use Zone Restrictive Covenant for Donald & Dean Dobberstein

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners approved the purchase of three new dispatch consoles at an approximate cost of $198,025.15, with 99% covered by the 911 budget. They also set the 2022 crop damage rates for corn and soybeans, reestablished drainage system records for CD3, CD29, CD35, and CD38, and adopted Resolution #2022-25 establishing an Absentee Ballot Board for the 2022 election cycle. The board approved temporary road closures for Farm & City Days in New Richland and various consent agenda items, including liquor license renewals and the use of county equipment for the county fair.

• Approved purchase of three new dispatch consoles at approx. $198,025.15 (5-0)
• Set 2022 crop damage rate: corn at 200.3 bu/$6.67 ($1,336/acre), soybeans at 61.4 bu/$15.16 ($931/acre) (5-0)
• Reestablished and corrected drainage system records on CD3, CD29, CD35, CD38 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution #2022-25 establishing Absentee Ballot Board for 2022 election (5-0)
• Approved temporary closure of CSAH 1 (Broadway Ave) in New Richland for Farm & City Days (July 8-10) and street dance (July 23) (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including bills, Half Pint Brewery liquor license, May EFT report, fair equipment use, and partial release of restrictive covenant for Dobberstein (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is meeting to conduct business for the Waseca County Board of Equalization and Appeal. Other items on the agenda are procedural.

• Waseca County Board of Equalization and Appeal

The Waseca County Board of Equalization heard appeals from property owners and approved numerous valuation changes for the payable 2023 tax year. The board voted to adjust individual property values, correct clerical errors, and apply a 15% increase to certain Woodville Township residential properties. All changes were approved as recommended by the assessor's office.

• Approved 15% increase for Woodville Township residential properties over $450,000 (unanimous)
• Changed Matthew Potter's grade from 10 to 9.5 (unanimous)
• Denied valuation changes for Robert Androli and Roger Androli (unanimous)
• Applied accelerated depreciation to Ben Schnepf's car wash parcel (unanimous)
• Reduced Perry & Renata Berg's home value from $560,000 to $558,500 (5-1)
• Added $93,300 pole shed to Todd Traynor's parcel, $40,000 shed to Mike Jewison's, $45,500 garage to Nathan Borneke's (unanimous)
• Reduced Family Video building value from $393,200 to $363,200 (unanimous)
• Approved slate of 144 clerical error corrections with net $810,100 increase (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding the final acceptance of the CD 19 Improvement Project. Members will also consider a joint broadband project with Le Sueur County and Netwave Broadband, as well as various contracts and license renewals.

• Public hearing for final acceptance of CD 19 Improvement Project
• Resolution #2022-24 for joint broadband project with Le Sueur County and Netwave Broadband
• Contract 812208 for grading, shaping, and aggregate surfacing of the Solid Waste Facility Yard
• FY23 Cooperative Agreement between Third Judicial District and Steele-Waseca County Drug Court
• Approval of online permitting software for Planning & Zoning, Public Health Septic, and Public Works Road Permits

The board approved final acceptance of the CD 19 improvement project, including payments for crop damage and a tile repair, and directed staff to investigate a right-of-way hole. It also approved a joint broadband project with Le Sueur County, a solid waste facility contract, and several other action items. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved final acceptance of CD 19 Improvement Project (5-0)
• Approved $1,126.20 per acre crop damage payment using 213.7 bushels/acre average yield (5-0)
• Approved $287.14 payment to Marvin Guse for tile repair (5-0)
• Directed staff to investigate hole in right-of-way (5-0)
• Approved $24,672.83 final payment to Timm's Trucking for Contract SW2101 (5-0)
• Awarded $29,975.00 contract to Timm's Trucking for solid waste facility yard surfacing (5-0)
• Approved FY23 Drug Court Cooperative Agreement (5-0)
• Approved $167,657.00 cost participation for joint broadband project with Le Sueur County (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners is meeting to handle routine approvals and several action items. Key decisions include purchasing squad cars, accepting a MnDOT road contract, and appointing the Public Works Director to a four-year term. The board will also review updates from the Sheriff's Office and Public Health, and approve bills and grant awards.

• Purchase of squad cars
• Resolution 2022-22 and MnDOT Contract No. 1050075
• Contract 812206 acceptance and final payment
• Appointment of Public Works Director to 4-year term
• Local Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Aid Grant Awards

The Waseca County Board approved the purchase of three squad cars for 2023 at $36,990 each, adopted Resolution 2022-22 for a five-year MnDOT Master Partnership Contract, accepted the annual road and bridge report, and appointed Jim Kollar to a four-year term as Public Works Director and County Engineer. All motions passed 5-0.

• Approved purchase of three 2023 squad cars at $36,990 each (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-22 and MnDOT Master Partnership Contract No. 1050075 (5-0)
• Accepted annual road and bridge report for year ending Dec 31, 2021 (5-0)
• Approved final payment of $4,172.63 to Holtmeier Construction for Contract 812206 (5-0)
• Appointed Jim Kollar to 4-year term as Public Works Director and County Engineer (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including bills and $10,000 grant to Reeds Lake Association (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to consider the sale of county-owned land. The agenda includes only this item, along with the call to order and adjournment.

• Consideration of sale of county-owned land

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to offer Parcel ID 06.013.0400 for sale to the general public via newspaper advertisement. They also directed staff to work with the Policy Subcommittee to establish a county policy for selling county-owned parcels. The meeting was procedural and adjourned at 8:08 a.m.

• Approved offering Parcel ID 06.013.0400 for public sale via newspaper advertisement (5-0)
• Directed staff to work with Policy Subcommittee on county-owned parcel sale policy (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners is meeting to consider a public hearing on an amendment to the Unified Development Code (Ordinance 150) and a conditional use permit for an electric substation upgrade in Byron Township. The agenda also includes routine items such as approval of bills, minutes, and a noxious weed notice, along with administrative updates and commissioner reports.

• Public hearing on amendment to §6.03 of the Unified Development Code and approval of Ordinance 150
• Conditional Use Permit to upgrade an electric substation (essential service) in Byron Township
• Approval of bills
• Sick leave donation
• 2022 Noxious Weed Notice

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners approved Ordinance 150, amending §6.03 of the Unified Development Code, after a public hearing. They also approved a conditional use permit for an electric substation upgrade in Byron Township, set a public hearing for final acceptance of a drainage improvement on CD 19, and approved the consent agenda including bills and a sick leave donation request.

• Approved Ordinance 150 amending §6.03 of the Unified Development Code (5-0)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for electric substation upgrade in Byron Township (5-0)
• Set public hearing for final acceptance of CD 19 improvement for June 7, 2022 at 9:30 a.m. (5-0)
• Approved findings and order to reestablish and correct drainage system records for CD 23 (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including bills and sick leave donation request (5-0)
• Approved February 1, 2022 work session minutes (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners will consider a resolution to allocate American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for lost revenue replacement. The meeting includes the call to order, pledge of allegiance, and the resolution vote, followed by adjournment.

• Resolution #2022-21 to spend ARPA funds on lost revenue replacement

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved Resolution 2022-21 to use $3,615,163 in ARPA funds for lost revenue replacement, covering government services for the 2021 and 2022 reporting periods. The meeting was a special session with all five commissioners present, and no other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Resolution 2022-21 to spend ARPA funds on lost revenue replacement (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners is meeting to handle a short agenda. They will discuss Le Sueur 1W1P Plan Administration and a WACA Restoration Order, then adjourn. No other substantive business is listed.

• Le Sueur 1W1P Plan Administration
• WACA Restoration Order

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners held a work session with no formal votes or decisions. They discussed the LeSueur River Comprehensive Watershed Management Plan administration and options for a WCA Restoration Order, with a noted deadline of May 31, 2022. The meeting was informational only.

• No formal decisions made; work session only

Board of Commissioners

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners will meet to consider several action items, including a public hearing on a redistricting resolution, a proclamation for National County Government Month, and establishing an absentee ballot board for a special election. The agenda also includes routine consent items and administrative updates.

• Public hearing and Resolution 2022-19 on redistricting
• Resolution 2022-20 proclaiming National County Government Month
• Resolution 2022-18 establishing absentee ballot board for May 24, 2022 special election
• CD 19 perpetual conservation easement under Ditch Authority
• Approval of bills and March 2022 EFT report

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners adopted Resolution 2022-19, redistricting the five commissioner districts based on the 2020 Census, effective for the 2022 primary and general elections. The board also approved a consent agenda including bill payments, a travel request for three staff to attend a Tyler Technologies conference, and several other resolutions. A motion to grant an extension for required code improvements to Kimber and Nancy Prehn passed 3-2.

• Adopted Resolution 2022-19 for redistricting commissioner districts (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including bills, EFT report, and travel request (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-20 proclaiming April 2022 as National County Government Month (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-18 establishing Absentee Ballot Board for May 24, 2022 special election (5-0)
• Approved extension for required code improvement for Kimber and Nancy Prehn until May 5, 2022 (3-2)
• Accepted CD 19 Perpetual Conservation Easement (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners is meeting to handle routine business, including consent agenda items, approval of minutes, and several action items. Key decisions include a drug court grant, a preliminary and final plat for Prancer's Addition, a conditional use permit for a kennel, and a MnDOT grant agreement. The meeting also includes a closed session for litigation and attorney-client privileged discussion.

• Approval of Steele-Waseca Drug Court 2022 Community Justice Reinvestment Grant
• Preliminary and Final Plat Approval for Prancer's Addition
• Conditional Use Permit for a Kennel Facility in Blooming Grove Township (Jason J. & Tracy L. Hinna)
• Resolution 2022-16 and MnDOT Grant Agreement No. 1049475
• Consent agenda includes Lily Garden Solar Site Plan Amendment and Riparian Protection Cost-Share Contract

The Waseca County Board approved a new voting system, accepted a $128,060.20 MnDOT grant for Bridge No. 81531, and approved several land-use permits including a kennel facility and a solar site plan. All votes were unanimous (5-0). The board also approved the consent agenda, including bill payments and a $500 donation from the American Legion.

• Approved new voting system (Resolution 2022-17) (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-16 accepting MnDOT grant of $128,060.20 for Bridge No. 81531 (5-0)
• Approved Steele-Waseca Drug Court 2022 Community Justice Reinvestment Grant (5-0)
• Approved preliminary and final plat for Prancer's Addition (5-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for kennel facility in Blooming Grove Township (5-0)
• Approved Lily Garden Solar Site Plan Amendment (consent agenda)
• Approved South Country Health Alliance Second Amendment to 2020 Delegation Agreement (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including bills and $500 donation from American Legion Post 228 (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners is meeting to receive an overview of the redistricting process and to hold a public hearing on redistricting. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Public hearing on redistricting
• Overview of redistricting process

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners held a special session to review the 2020 census redistricting process. No formal decisions were made; the board discussed a potential change to Woodville precinct #2 and set the final public hearing and adoption for April 19, 2022.

• No formal decisions made; redistricting discussion only
• Final public hearing and adoption scheduled for April 19, 2022

Board of Commissioners

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners is meeting to approve the agenda, consent items, and several action items, including awarding contracts for bituminous seal coating, concrete pavement rehabilitation, bridge replacement, and bituminous surfacing. The board will also appoint an engineer, establish an absentee ballot board for a special election, and hold a closed session for a performance review.

• Contract 812204 Award - 2022 Bituminous Seal Coat
• Contract 812203 Award - CSAH No. 2 (Brown Ave) Concrete Pavement Rehabilitation
• Contract 812201 Award - Bridge No. 1148 Replacement over the LeSueur River on CR No. 75
• Contract 812202 Award - CSAH No. 41 Bituminous Surfacing & CSAH No. 18 Mill, Reclamation & Bituminous Surfacing
• Closed Session - Performance Review of Michael Johnson

The Waseca County Board approved four construction contracts totaling over $4.5 million for road and bridge work, including a $2.36 million bituminous surfacing project, a $942,246 concrete pavement rehabilitation, a $786,210 bridge replacement, and a $387,764 seal coat. The board also appointed an engineer for a drainage ditch abandonment petition and established an absentee ballot board for the May 24 special election. All votes were 4-0.

• Awarded Contract 812204 for 2022 bituminous seal coat to Asphalt Surface Technologies Corp. for $387,764.35 (4-0)
• Awarded Contract 812203 for CSAH 2 (Brown Ave) concrete pavement rehabilitation to Interstate Improvement Inc. for $942,246.20 (4-0)
• Awarded Contract 812201 for Bridge No. 1148 replacement over LeSueur River on CR 75 to ICON Constructors for $786,209.50 (4-0)
• Awarded Contract 812202 for CSAH 41 bituminous surfacing and CSAH 18 mill/reclamation to Crane Creek Asphalt for $2,359,044.48 (4-0)
• Appointed Jones, Haugh & Smith Inc. as engineer for partial abandonment of County Ditch 15-1 (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-13 establishing Absentee Ballot Board for May 24, 2022 special election (4-0)

General

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners will meet to consider a partial abandonment of County Ditch 15 (CD 15-1). The agenda includes only this item along with the call to order and adjournment, so the meeting is focused on this single decision.

• Consideration of CD 15-1 Partial Abandonment

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners held a work session on March 8, 2022, with all five commissioners present. The only substantive item was a discussion of the County Ditch 15-1 partial abandonment, led by John Kolb of Rinke Noonan. No formal decisions were made; the board recommended appointing an engineer at the regular meeting on March 15, 2022. The session was procedural and informational only.

• Recommended appointing an engineer for CD 15-1 partial abandonment at the March 15 regular meeting (discussion only)

Board of Commissioners

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners held a work session on March 1, 2022, receiving an update from Community Health Coordinator Ashley Killday on the Statewide Health Improvement Partnership (SHIP) and worksite wellness. The session was informational only, with no formal decisions or votes taken. The meeting adjourned at 9:22 a.m.

Board of Commissioners

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners will meet to consider a consent agenda and action items, including awarding a contract for 2022 pavement markings and reviewing a recidivism evaluation of the Steele-Waseca drug courts. The meeting also includes public comment, administrative updates, and commissioner reports.

• Contract 812205 Award - 2022 Pavement Markings
• 2021 Recidivism Evaluation of Steele Waseca County Drug Courts
• Set Public Hearing Date for Redistricting Waseca County Commissioner Districts
• Riparian Protection Cost Share Program Revision
• Wellness Program Budget Plan

The board approved the 2022 pavement marking contract with Traffic Marking Service, the low responsible bidder, and approved the consent agenda including bills, compliance report, wellness budget, riparian program revision, and a public hearing date for redistricting. A recidivism evaluation of the drug courts was presented but no action was taken.

• Approved 2022 pavement marking contract to Traffic Marking Service (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including bills, compliance report, wellness budget, riparian program revision, and redistricting hearing date (5-0)
• Set public hearing for redistricting commissioner districts for March 29, 2022 at 9:30 a.m.

Board of Commissioners

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners will meet to approve routine items and consider two action items: a contract for a defense attorney for the Steele Waseca Drug Court and a grant for aquatic invasive species control from the Waseca Lakes Association. The agenda also includes public comment, approval of minutes, and administrative updates.

• Steele Waseca Drug Court Defense Attorney Contract for Services
• Waseca Lakes Association Aquatic Invasive Species Control Grant
• Approval of Bills
• Baker Tilly Audit Engagement Letter
• Annual Snowmobile Grant and Off Highway Vehicle Safety Grant

The Waseca County Board approved contributing up to $76,000 from Aquatic Invasive Species funds for fluridone treatment of Clear Lake, contingent on the Waseca Lakes Association receiving a DNR grant. The board also accepted a petition for partial abandonment of County Ditch #15-1, approved the consent agenda including bills and grants, and authorized a contract for drug court defense attorney services.

• Approved up to $76,000 from AIS funds for Clear Lake fluridone treatment (4-0)
• Accepted petition for partial abandonment of portions of County Ditch #15-1 (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including bills, snowmobile grant ($4,390), OHV safety grant ($6,236), and audit engagement letter (4-0)
• Approved contract with Joel Eaton for Steele Waseca Drug Court defense attorney services, reimbursement not to exceed $10,400 (4-0)
• Approved classification changes for Sr. Land Use Planner (grade 6 to 10) and Drainage Management Coordinator (grade 13) as part of consent agenda

Board of Commissioners

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss capital improvement scenarios. The agenda includes only this discussion item, along with the call to order and adjournment, so the meeting is focused on this topic.

• Discussion of capital improvement scenarios

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners held a work session to discuss capital improvement scenarios, including a presentation by Bruce Kimmel of Ehlers on a 2022 Capital Finance Strategy. The board discussed bonding options, interest rates, and the choice between new building projects and renovations. No formal decisions were made during the session.

• Discussed 2022 Capital Finance Strategy presented by Bruce Kimmel (Ehlers)
• Reviewed bonding options and historical/current interest rates
• Discussed future new building projects versus renovations

Board of Commissioners

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners is meeting to hear a presentation on a Loon Lake study. The agenda contains only this one substantive item, followed by adjournment.

• Presentation on Loon Lake study

The Waseca County Board held a work session where Dan Larson of Water Quality 3D presented a remediation plan for Loon Lake using the Micro-Kinetic water quality treatment system. The board discussed goals, testing, and expected outcomes, and directed staff to work with the group on a plan and pricing structure. No formal decisions or votes were taken; the session was informational and procedural.

• Directed staff to work with Water Quality 3D on a Loon Lake remediation plan and pricing structure

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider several action items including fund transfers and various resolutions. The agenda includes a public hearing regarding amendments to the Waseca County Unified Development Code.

• Resolution 2022-11: Redistricting Principles
• Resolution 2022-12: Minimum Salary for Elected Officials
• Conditional Use Permit for Lenz Land LLC contractor's yard
• Resolution 2022-10 and Agreement 1036014: CSAH No. 5 Railroad Crossing Improvements
• Resolution 2022-04: Parking Restrictions on County State Aid Highway No. 43

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners approved Ordinance 149, amending sections 6.11 and 8.03 of the Unified Development Code, with a 4-1 vote. The board also approved several fund transfers, a redistricting resolution, a conditional use permit for Lenz Land LLC, and a resolution supporting the City of Waseca's west interchange development. All other actions were approved unanimously.

• Approved Ordinance 149 amending UDC §6.11 and §8.03 (4-1)
• Approved $30,958.63 payment to Jones, Haugh & Smith for County Ditch 19 work (5-0)
• Approved transfer of $125,270.36 for building funds (5-0)
• Approved transfer of $97,983.35 for equipment funds (5-0)
• Approved transfer of $177,229.19 for county construction funds (5-0)
• Approved transfer of $550,219.95 from wheelage tax funds (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-11 on redistricting principles (5-0)
• Approved CUP for Lenz Land LLC contractor yard (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners is meeting to consider offers for the purchase of real property in a closed session, as permitted by Minnesota law. The agenda contains only this item, with no other business listed.

• Closed session to consider offers for the purchase of real property (Minn. Stat. § 13D.05, Subd. 3)

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners held a closed session to consider offers for the purchase of real property, as permitted under Minnesota statute. No decisions were made in open session; the meeting was procedural only.

• Closed session held to consider real property purchase offers (unanimous presence of all commissioners)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to review the agenda and consider a contract for cleaning services. No specific dollar amounts or vendor names were provided in the agenda text.

• Contract for Cleaning Services

The Waseca County Board held a work session and discussed contracting out cleaning services. Brian Tomford presented quotes from three services, with Stoltz Cleaning offering $100 per day per building, negotiated down to $50 for smaller buildings. No formal decision was made; the board only discussed the proposal.

Board of Commissioners

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners will consider several action items, including contracts for cleaning services and a courthouse remodel, as well as a tax-forfeited property sale and a resolution designating the county website as the official transportation publication. The board will also discuss ditch repairs and approve consent agenda items such as bills and a zoning code transfer of development rights. The meeting includes a closed session to consider private appraisal data.

• Contract for Cleaning Services
• Approval of Contractor for Courthouse Remodel
• Contract 812107 Acceptance and Final Payment
• Agreement for AIS Watercraft Inspection Services
• Consideration and Award of Contract 812206 - Crush Asphalt and Concrete Stockpiles

The board approved a $425,320 contract with Wilcon for the courthouse remodeling project, the lowest of three bids. They also approved a slate of ditch repairs totaling over $34,000, a $21,600 contract with WaterGuards for aquatic invasive species inspections, and a $78,750 contract with Holtmeier Construction for crushing asphalt and concrete stockpiles. A resolution was adopted to sell tax-forfeited properties on February 11, 2022, and the board extended a deadline for code improvements on a property to May 1, 2022.

• Approved $425,320 courthouse remodel contract with Wilcon (unanimous)
• Approved ditch repairs totaling $34,037.55 (unanimous)
• Approved $21,600 AIS watercraft inspection contract with WaterGuards (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-08 for tax-forfeited property sale on Feb 11, 2022 (unanimous)
• Awarded $78,750 contract to Holtmeier Construction for crushing stockpiles, cap $100,000 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-07 designating county website as official publication for transportation projects (unanimous)
• Extended deadline for Prehn property code improvements to May 1, 2022 (4-1)
• Approved one-year trial contract with Stoltz Cleaning Services (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners is holding a special session to consider two main items: approving a 2022 lease agreement for MNPrairie and adopting a temporary vaccine mandate with a testing alternative. The meeting is open to the public and includes a call to order and pledge of allegiance.

• Approval of 2022 Lease Agreement for MNPrairie
• Consideration of Adoption of Temporary Vaccine Mandate and Testing Alternative

The Waseca County Board approved a 2022 lease agreement with MNPrairie for $231,096.40 and adopted a temporary vaccine and testing policy (Resolution 2022-05) effective February 9, 2022. Both motions passed unanimously 5-0.

• Approved 2022 MNPrairie lease agreement for $231,096.40 (5-0)
• Adopted Temporary Testing and Face Covering Policy #2025 (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners is meeting to elect 2022 officers, approve routine consent agenda items, and act on several resolutions including designating the county's legal paper, authorizing payment processing, and supporting Janesville's Safe Routes to School program. They will also set the 2022 mileage reimbursement rate, make committee assignments and citizen appointments, and hold a public hearing on the 2022 fee schedule before approving it.

• Election of 2022 Board Officers: Chair, Vice Chair, and Clerk
• Resolution 2022-03: Janesville Safe Routes to School
• Set 2022 Mileage Reimbursement Rate for Waseca County
• Public Hearing on 2022 Waseca County Fee Schedule and Approval of Resolution 2022-06
• Extension of Zoning Permit for Rick & Kimberly Miller

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners held its regular meeting on January 4, 2022, electing Brad Krause as Chair, Blair Nelson as Vice Chair, and Beth Weimert as Clerk. The board approved the consent agenda, adopted several resolutions including designating the NRHEG Star Eagle as the official county newspaper, authorizing auditor's warrants, supporting the Janesville Safe Routes to School grant application, setting the 2022 mileage rate at 58.5 cents per mile, and adopting the 2022 fee schedule after a public hearing. All votes were 4-0.

• Elected Brad Krause as 2022 Board Chair (4-0)
• Elected Blair Nelson as 2022 Vice Chair (4-0)
• Elected Beth Weimert as 2022 Clerk to the Board (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including bills and zoning permit extension (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-01 designating NRHEG Star Eagle as official county newspaper (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-02 authorizing auditor's warrants (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-03 supporting Janesville Safe Routes to School grant application (4-0)
• Set 2022 mileage reimbursement rate at 58.5 cents per mile (4-0)