Waseca County public meetings in 2023

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will vote on 2024 annual salaries for the Sheriff, County Attorney, and Commissioners, as well as wage increases for non-union employees. The meeting also includes public hearings regarding residential tax abatements for Ethan Thompson and Lucas and Chelsey Cassidy.

• Public hearing for Ethan Thompson residential tax abatement
• Public hearing for Lucas and Chelsey Cassidy residential tax abatement
• Establishing 2024 County Sheriff annual salary
• Establishing 2024 County Attorney annual salary
• Riparian Fund recommendation for tile inspection equipment lease/purchase

General

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners will hold a presentation regarding the 2024 budget hearing. The meeting includes a scheduled vote for the approval of the 2024 Waseca County Budget and Levy.

• 2024 Budget Hearing Presentation
• Approval of 2024 Waseca County Budget and Levy

General

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners is holding a public listening session. The meeting includes a presentation regarding the Judicial Center and Jail, followed by an opportunity for public input.

• Presentation on Judicial Center and Jail
• Public Input session

General

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners is holding a public listening session. The meeting includes a presentation on the judicial center and jail, followed by an opportunity for public input.

• Presentation on Judicial Center and Jail
• Public Input session

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss budget updates during this work session.

• Budget updates

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review several action items including a campground conditional use permit and various fund transfers. The meeting also includes a continuation of a final hearing for Waseca Blue Earth Joint Ditch 51.

• Conditional Use Permit for The Windy Hills Sportsman LLC Campground
• Adoption of the 2024 Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Plan
• Final payment for Waseca County Public Works Facility Improvements
• Final acceptance and payment for Freedom Township Bridge Replacement (Contract No. 812303)
• Conditional Use Permit Extension for NextEra Solar Farms

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners meeting includes discussions regarding budget updates. The agenda also contains a single item regarding the Paul Stennes Family.

• Budget updates

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review the agenda and approve previous meeting minutes. Action items include a Riparian Fund recommendation, a carbon reduction program partnership agreement, and final payment for CSAH 15 pavement rehabilitation.

• Riparian Fund Recommendation
• SP 088-596-002 Partnership Agreement - Carbon Reduction Program Project
• Contract No. 812302 Final Acceptance & Payment - CSAH 15 Pavement Rehabilitation
• Resolution 2023-48 accepting donation from Waseca Area Foundation/EF Johnson Foundation
• 2nd Half Appropriations

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will conduct a program review regarding the Justice Center. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda for this meeting.

• Justice Center Program Review

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review several action items, including a purchase of squad cars for the Sheriff's Office and resolutions regarding grant applications. The meeting also includes public hearings for residential tax abatements and a presentation from Bevcomm CEO Bill Eckles.

• Purchase of Squad Cars for Sheriff's Office
• Public Hearing: Residential Tax Abatement for Craig W. and Cynthia M. Keck
• Public Hearing: Residential Tax Abatement for Wayne R. and Joanne M. Kruger
• Conditional Use Permit Extension for 120th Street Solar
• Resolution 2023-47: Local Match for Border-to-Border Application

Board of Commissioners

The Waseca Blue Earth Joint County Drainage Authority is holding a final hearing regarding the redetermination of benefits and damages for JD 51. The session includes a presentation on procedural requirements, a report from viewers, and an opportunity for public comment.

• Final hearing for Redetermination of Benefits and Damages for Waseca Blue Earth JD 51
• Presentation of Viewers’ Report

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners scheduled a work session to hold a discussion with BKV. No specific decisions or other agenda items were listed for this meeting.

• Discussion with BKV

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review several grant solicitation resolutions for county roads and township projects. The meeting also includes items regarding ditch assessments, housing aid allocation, and contract approvals.

• Grant solicitations for CSAH No. 3, CSAH No. 5, CSAH No. 14, and CR No. 103
• Award of Contract No. 812314 for Janesville Safe Routes to School Project
• Final acceptance and payment for Yard-waste Compost Site contract
• 2024 Ditch Assessments and Annual Interest Review
• Conditional Use Permit Extension for Fox Garden, LLC

Board of Commissioners

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners will meet to consider several action items including audit presentations and equipment purchases. The agenda includes final payments for various infrastructure projects and updates on the Steele-Waseca Drug Court Cooperative Agreement.

• 2022 Audit Presentation by Baker Tilly
• Amended FY24 Steele-Waseca Drug Court Cooperative Agreement
• Final acceptance and payment for Fuel Island Decommissioning (Contract No. 812310)
• Final acceptance and payment for Bridge L4117 Replacement (Contract No. 812207)
• Award for Bridge No. 81532 Replacement on CSAH 3 (Contract No. 812313)

Board of Commissioners

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners will meet to schedule a final hearing regarding the JD 51 Redetermination of Benefits. The board will also vote to approve the official notice for this hearing.

• Set meeting date for JD 51 Redetermination of Benefits Final Hearing
• Approve Final Hearing Notice for JD 51 Redetermination of Benefits

General

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss the Unified Development Code. The agenda contains no other substantive items for discussion or decision.

• Unified Development Code discussion

General

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners will meet to conduct budget discussions. No other specific items or decisions are listed on the agenda.

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review the 2024 preliminary budget and levy approval. The meeting also includes decisions on ditch authority, bridge replacement grants, and watershed management plans.

• Resolution 2023-34: 2024 Preliminary Budget and Levy Approval
• Resolution 2023-31: Le Sueur River Watershed Comprehensive Management Plan
• Resolution 2023-30: MnDOT Agreement No. 1053452 for Local Bridge Replacement Program Grant
• Resolution 2023-32: Establishing an Absentee Ballot Board
• Redetermination of benefits and damages for CD26 and CD32

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is meeting for a work session to conduct budget discussions. No specific line items or dollar amounts were listed for this session.

• Budget discussions

The Board of Commissioners met for a work session to discuss the budget and levy. Members reviewed the 2024 budget summary by department. No formal votes or decisions were recorded.

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review several action items, including the adoption of a new Emergency Operations Plan and presentations on capital highway investments. The meeting also includes a public hearing regarding the Transportation Sales Tax Project List Amendment.

• Resolution 2023-32: Approving and Adopting Waseca County Emergency Operations Plan
• Public Hearing: Transportation Sales Tax Project List Amendment
• Contract No. 812304: Final Acceptance & Payment for 2023 Bituminous Seal Coat
• Approval of contract with ISC to digitize files for Planning, Zoning, and License Bureau
• Riparian Fund Recommendation Contract RF-2023-03

The Board approved the county's updated Emergency Operations Plan and accepted a $23,613 emergency management grant. Other actions included renewing a criminal history check agreement and approving various fund transfers and bills.

• Adopted Resolution 2023-32 approving the Waseca County Emergency Operations Plan (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-33 accepting a $23,613 Emergency Management Performance Grant (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-28 renewing the Joint Powers Agreement with the MN BCA for criminal history checks (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2023-29 to accept a $1,050 donation for a memorial bench for Blair Nelson
• Approved consent agenda including bills and a partial release of agricultural use covenants (4-0)
• Approved transfer of $360 from court services to drug court account (4-0)
• Approved transfer of $18,600 NRBG SSTS FY2023 grant funds to Public Health account (4-0)
• Approved transfer of $53.25 for employee CERT class (4-0)

General

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners will conduct a work session regarding the Unified Development Code. No other specific items or decisions are listed for this meeting.

• Unified Development Code discussion

The Board of Commissioners held a work session to review recommended changes to article 3 sections 3.01 through 3.07 of the Unified Development Code. No formal votes or decisions were recorded during this session.

General

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners will conduct a joint ditch meeting to review draft findings, orders, and final maps.

• Review of draft findings and order
• Review of final maps

General

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners has scheduled a work session to discuss the Unified Development Code. No other specific items or decisions are listed for this session.

• Discussion regarding the Unified Development Code

General

The Board of Commissioners met for a work session to discuss the 2024 Information Technology budget. No formal votes or substantive decisions were recorded.

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review an ordinance regulating cannabis use in public places and schedule a public hearing regarding the County Transportation Sales Tax Project List & Map. The meeting also includes a report from MCIT and a contract for election services.

• Ordinance No. 155: Regulating cannabis and cannabis-derived products in public places
• Public hearing scheduling for Waseca County Transportation Sales Tax Project List & Map
• Contract for Election Services
• MCIT Report to the Board
• Approval of July 2023 Monthly Electronic Funds Transfer Report

The Board of Commissioners passed Ordinance No. 155 to regulate the use of cannabis and cannabis-derived products in public places and places of public accommodation. The board also approved a contract for election services and scheduled a public hearing regarding transportation sales tax projects.

• Approved Ordinance No. 155 regulating cannabis use in public places (4-0)
• Approved contract with Independent School District #2835 for election services, not to exceed $2,500.00 (4-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for September 5, 2023, to consider amendments to Transportation Sales Tax Project List & Map (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda, including audited bills (4-0)
• Approved meeting minutes from July 5 and July 11, 2023 (4-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (4-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review proposed ordinances during this meeting.

• Ordinance Review

The board met for a work session to discuss the Unified Development Code. No substantive decisions were made during the meeting.

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is holding a work session to conduct budget discussions. No other specific items or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Budget discussions

The Board of Commissioners held a work session to review budget overviews and proposed 2024 items. No formal votes or decisions were recorded during this session.

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review action items including courthouse park bathroom and septic system updates. The meeting also includes a public hearing for a residential tax abatement and approval of the FY2024 Steele-Waseca Treatment Court Agreement.

• Courthouse Park Bathroom and Septic System action item
• Public Hearing for Gary L. and Linda A. Seifert residential tax abatement
• Approval of Fiscal Year 2024 Steele-Waseca Treatment Court Agreement
• Resolution 2023-26 regarding Youth Mental Health Navigator Program
• Extension of Zoning Permit for Lucas Boelter

The Board approved a contract for septic system upgrades at Courthouse Park and authorized $50,000 in opioid settlement funds for youth mental health. Other actions included approving a residential tax abatement and a treatment court reimbursement agreement.

• Approved $265,386 bid from CJ Masonary for Courthouse Park septic upgrade using ARPA funds (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-26 to invest $10,000 annually for 5 years ($50,000 total) in Youth Mental Health Navigator Program (4-0)
• Approved residential tax abatement for Gary L. and Linda A. Seifert via Resolution 2023-25 (4-0)
• Approved FY2024 Steele-Waseca Treatment Court Agreement for reimbursement up to $153,275 (4-0)
• Approved two cover crop cost share contracts for Bruce Johnson (4-0)
• Approved Riparian fund payment for drill rental (3-1)
• Approved 12-month zoning permit extension for Lucas Boelter (4-0)
• Approved Solid Waste Collection & Transportation Licenses for 11 entities (4-0)

General

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners is conducting a work session to discuss drainage coordination and the Public Works budget. No formal votes or decisions are listed for this session.

• Public Drainage Early Coordination Meeting
• Public Works Budget discussion

The Board of Commissioners held a work session to discuss public drainage coordination and the 2024 preliminary levy request for Public Works. No formal votes or final decisions were recorded during this session.

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings regarding a residential tax abatement and the establishment of a Local Housing Trust Fund. The agenda also includes discussions on a cannabis product sales moratorium and the appointment of a fund administrator.

• Public hearing for Residential Tax Abatement for Leo J. & Sabrina L. Nissen
• Public hearing to establish Waseca County Ordinance 154 (Local Housing Trust Fund)
• Proposed moratorium on commercial sale of adult recreational cannabis products until January 1, 2025
• Appointment of Local Housing Trust Fund Administrator
• Appropriation of Local Homeless Prevention Aid Funding Allocation

The Board approved a six-year property tax abatement for a new residential development and authorized a final payment for road pavement markings. Commissioners also directed staff to prepare a resolution for youth mental health funding.

• Approved Resolution #2023-23 for Leo J. and Sabrina L. Nissen residential tax abatement (3-0)
• Approved final payment of $3,838.22 to Sir Lines-A-Lot, LLC for pavement markings (3-0)
• Approved consent agenda including bills, a $480.85 fund transfer, and $28,400 for ESRI maintenance (5-0)
• Directed staff to bring a resolution to designate $50,000 for the Youth Mental Health Navigator Program to the August 1, 2023 meeting

General

The Board of Commissioners will meet to appoint a Chair and Vice Chair. The agenda also includes ratifying actions for Joint Ditch 11 and reviewing an engagement letter from Rinke Noonan regarding benefits and damages redetermination.

• Appointment of Chair and Vice Chair
• Resolution ratifying actions for Joint Ditch 11
• Rinke Noonan engagement letter for JD 11 redetermination of benefits and damages

General

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners will meet to conduct budget discussions. No other specific items or decisions are listed on the agenda.

The Board of Commissioners held a work session to review budget items and facility plans. No formal votes or final decisions were recorded during this session.

• Discussed local match for Hazard Mitigation Grant application
• Reviewed 2024 Land and Water Resources budget
• Discussed Courthouse Park Disc Golf Course 18th hole plans
• Discussed potential public restroom installation and septic upgrades at Courthouse Park
• Reviewed timeline for Courthouse entrance and flooring renovations

General

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners scheduled a work session to discuss capital infrastructure. No specific projects or dollar amounts were listed for discussion in the agenda.

• Capital Infrastructure discussion

The Board of Commissioners met for a work session to discuss capital infrastructure. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded during this meeting.

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review several action items, including a presentation on Next Generation 911 and broadband services. The meeting includes scheduling public hearings for a cannabis product sales moratorium and the establishment of a Local Housing Trust Fund.

• Public hearing to consider residential tax abatement for Gerald and Susan Schoenfeld
• Scheduling a public hearing for a cannabis products growth and sale moratorium
• Scheduling a public hearing on establishing a Local Housing Trust Fund
• Contract No. 812311: Solid Waste & Recycling Driveway & Parking Lot Improvements
• Sale of Smiths Mill Park

The Board approved a contract for driveway and parking lot improvements at the Solid Waste and Recycling Center. They also authorized residential tax abatements and accepted several donations for the Sheriff's Office. Two public hearings were scheduled for July 18 regarding a cannabis moratorium and a Local Housing Trust Fund.

• Approved $111,435.50 contract to WW Blacktopping, Inc. for Solid Waste and Recycling Center improvements (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution #2023-22 to accept donations for the Sheriff's Office (4-0)
• Approved residential tax abatement for Gerald and Susann Schoenfeld via Resolution 2023-21 (4-0)
• Authorized final payment of $4,441.00 to Floorcoat Midwest, LLC for pipe rehabilitation (4-0)
• Scheduled July 18 public hearing for interim ordinance on recreational cannabis moratorium (4-0)
• Scheduled July 18 public hearing for establishment of a Local Housing Trust Fund (4-0)
• Approved Fairgrounds Tower Space rental agreement with Radio Link Internet (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including bills and first-half 2023 appropriations (4-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners will consider calling a special election for the District 3 seat. The board is also reviewing a conditional use permit for an electric substation and a residential tax abatement program.

• Resolution #2023-20 to call a special election for County Commissioner - District 3
• Conditional Use Permit request for an electric substation by Bob Byron Family Farm Partnership LLP and Xcel Energy
• Establishment of Joint County Drainage Authority--JD 11
• SMIF Literacy Grant for Early Readers Project
• Resolution #2023-19 regarding Personnel Policies

The Board adopted a resolution to call a special election to fill the remainder of Blair Nelson's term. Other key actions included approving a conditional use permit for an electric substation and establishing a joint drainage authority with neighboring counties.

• Adopted Resolution #2023-20 to call a special election for District 3 County Commissioner (4-0)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for an electric substation by Bob Byron Family Farm Partnership LLP and Xcel Energy (4-0)
• Established joint county drainage authority for JD 11 with Blue Earth and LeSueur Counties (4-0)
• Approved Personnel Policies #4006 Tuition Reimbursement and #4007 Student Loan Forgiveness (4-0)
• Approved SMIF Literacy Grant for the Early Readers Project (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including bills and a $325 fund transfer for the Sheriff's Office (4-0)
• Approved partial release of agricultural covenants for Southridge Farms LLP, Doreen R. Eaton-Borchert, Zachary Eaton, and Isaac Eaton (4-0)
• Tabled residential tax abatement program for further staff exploration

General

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners is meeting as the Board of Appeal and Equalization. The agenda consists of procedural items and a session for the Board of Appeal and Equalization.

• Waseca County Board of Appeal and Equalization session

The Board reviewed several property parcels for changes in value for the payable 2024 tax year. Most motions resulted in value reductions for specific parcels, while one parcel received a value increase and two remained unchanged.

• Approved $165,200 reduction for Parcel 17.479.0780 (5-0)
• Approved $94,500 reduction for Parcel 17.477.0310 (5-0)
• Approved $93,500 reduction for Parcel 17.477.0320 (5-0)
• Approved $97,500 reduction for Parcel 01.015.0350 (5-0)
• Approved $38,800 increase for Parcel 02.009.1100 (5-0)
• Approved no change for Parcel 17.113.0190 (5-0)
• Approved $74,300 reduction for Parcel 09.028.0700 (5-0)
• Approved no change for Parcel 05.024.0800 (5-0)

General

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss capital infrastructure. No specific projects or funding amounts are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of capital infrastructure

The Board of Commissioners held a work session to discuss various design concept options for the Waseca County Justice Center. No formal votes or decisions were recorded during this session.

Board of Commissioners

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners will meet to receive a presentation from Gigfire regarding a broadband initiative. The board will also discuss capital infrastructure.

• Broadband Initiative presentation by Gigfire
• Discussion of Capital Infrastructure

Board of Commissioners

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding an amendment to the Unified Development Code. The board is also electing 2023 officers and reviewing several contracts and licenses.

• Public hearing for amendment to §3.06 of the Waseca County Unified Development Code (UDC)
• Contract No. 812312 for Bridge No. 7597 Replacement
• FY24 and FY25 Sentencing to Service (STS) Contract
• Election of 2023 Board Chair and Vice Chair
• Road closures for Janesville Hay Daze

Board of Commissioners

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss a state of emergency declaration for spring 2023 flooding. The board is also reviewing contracts for trail improvements and a yard-waste compost site.

• Resolution #2023-18: State of Emergency Declaration for Spring 2023 Flooding
• Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for a yard waste compost facility
• Contract 812308: CR 53 Trail Improvements
• Contract 812309: Yard-Waste Compost Site
• Residential Tax Abatement Program

The Board adopted a state of emergency declaration due to spring flooding damage. They also approved contracts for a new yard-waste compost site and trail improvements on CR 53.

• Adopted Resolution #2023-18 declaring a State of Emergency for Spring 2023 Flooding (5-0)
• Awarded $288,490.32 contract for yard-waste compost site to Evans Companies (5-0)
• Awarded $138,734.65 contract for CR 53 trail improvements to Nielsen Blacktopping, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for yard waste compost facility in Otisco Township (5-0)
• Approved use of Riparian Funds up to $110,000.00 for transportation equipment and noxious weed spraying
• Approved Residential Tax Abatement Program collaborating with the City of Waseca
• Tabled county stand-alone residential tax abatement program to June 20, 2023 (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda and bills (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is meeting to discuss capital infrastructure. No other specific actions or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of capital infrastructure

The Board of Commissioners held a work session to review Building Committee talking points. Discussions focused on the cost-benefit of a 365-day versus 90-day jail facility status. No formal votes were taken.

• Discussed phased approach to connect jail spaces
• Requested follow-up with BKV and Elhers regarding jail facility status

Board of Commissioners

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss road takeovers and wetland conservation administration. The board is also holding a final hearing regarding ditch benefits.

• Final hearing for CD 43 Redetermination of Benefits
• Resolution 2023-16: Takeover of Township Road - 330th Avenue
• Resolution 2023-15: Delegation of Minnesota Wetland Conservation Act duties to Soil and Water Conservation District
• Resolution 2023-17 CERT Donation
• Scott & Ashley Hanson Transfer of Development Rights

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is meeting to discuss capital infrastructure. No other specific actions or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of capital infrastructure

The board met for a work session to discuss capital infrastructure. No formal decisions were made or voted upon during this meeting.

Board of Commissioners

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners will meet to review contracts for road maintenance and facility removals. The board will also receive a presentation from the Waseca Fire Department and Rural Fire Services.

• Contract No. 812306: CSAH 43 (Teal St) Bituminous Mill & Overlay
• Contract No. 812310: Fairgrounds Fuel Storage & Dispensing System Removal
• Transfer of CERT donation from account 25281000 to account 01281281
• Presentation by Waseca Fire Department and Rural Fire Services

The Board of Commissioners approved two infrastructure contracts, including a road overlay project in Janesville and the removal of a fuel system at the county fairgrounds. They also approved the consent agenda and a small fund transfer.

• Awarded Contract No. 812306 to WW Blacktopping, Inc. for $191,436.75 for CSAH 43 (Teal St) bituminous mill and overlay (5-0)
• Awarded Contract No. 812310 to Pump and Meter Service, Inc. for $66,422.55 to remove Fairgrounds fuel storage and dispensing system (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including payment of bills and a $550.00 CERT donation transfer (5-0)
• Approved March 21, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss road rehabilitation and reconstruction projects. The board is also reviewing resolutions regarding an opioid settlement and an early retirement incentive plan.

• Contract 812302 for CSAH 15 Pavement Rehabilitation
• Cooperative Design & Construction Agreement for CSAH 13 Reconstruction
• Resolution 2023-14 regarding Opioid Settlement
• Resolution 2023-13 for Early Retirement Incentive Plan
• Public hearing setting for Ditch Authority CD 43 ROB

The Board of Commissioners approved a major road rehabilitation contract and established an early retirement incentive program for eligible employees. They also adopted resolutions regarding opioid settlement participation and ADA transition planning for public rights of way.

• Awarded Contract 812302 for CSAH 15 Pavement Rehabilitation to Crane Creek Asphalt for $2,351,725.99 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-13 establishing an Early Retirement Incentive Plan (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-14 to participate in multistate Opioid Settlements (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-11 ADA Transition Plan for Public Rights of Way (5-0)
• Approved $5,000 AIS Prevention Aid Grant contracts each for Waseca Lake Association and Reeds Lake Association (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-12 Township Sign Assistance Policy (5-0)
• Approved $2,116.22 reimbursement to SWCD from the Riparian Aid Fund (5-0)
• Approved Cooperative Design & Construction Agreement for CSAH 13 Reconstruction (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss fee changes, personnel policies, and land use requests. The session includes decisions on conditional use permits and the sale of county-owned land.

• Public Hearing regarding Fee Changes
• Conditional Use Permit request for a kennel (Seth D. & Nicole A. Hollerman)
• Conditional Use Permit request for a recreational camping area (NNL Properties LLC)
• Authorization for advertisement of sale of County Owned Land
• Microsoft M365 3 year maintenance - Year 1 of 3

The Board of Commissioners approved a new public health fee schedule and updated personnel policies, including the addition of Juneteenth to the holiday schedule. They also authorized spending for riparian fund equipment and approved two conditional use permits.

• Approved adjustments to the Public Health fee schedule (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2023-10 updating personnel policies, including holiday and technology use (4-0)
• Approved 3-year Microsoft M365 maintenance agreement at $56,075.00 per year (4-0)
• Approved spending up to $164,000.00 from the Riparian Fund for equipment and tools (4-0)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for a kennel for Seth D. and Nicole A. Hollerman (4-0)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for a recreational camping area for NNL Properties LLC (4-0)
• Authorized staff to communicate with abutting landowners regarding the sale of Smith's Mill Park for $57,100.00 (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including bills and out-of-state travel for Melissa Sexton (4-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is holding a work session to discuss County Ditch 31. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion regarding County Ditch 31

The Board discussed a tile improvement project for County Ditch 31 and agreed with staff's plan to renew debt for 7 years at 1%. Staff will send information to approximately 80 land owners and hold an informal public meeting before assessments begin in 2024.

• Agreed to staff plan of renewing 7 years at 1% to clean up County Ditch 31 debt

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss fee schedule changes and a drainage systems cost policy. The agenda includes decisions on pavement markings and road rehabilitation for CSAH 43 (Teal St).

• Fee schedule changes and setting of a public hearing
• Contract 812307 for 2023 Pavement Markings
• Cooperative Construction Agreement for CSAH 43 (Teal St) Pavement Rehabilitation
• Resolution 2023-09 Fees & Cost Policy For CH.103E Drainage Systems
• Lenz Land LLC Conditional Use Permit Site Plan Amendment and Extension

The Board approved a $105,508.13 contract for highway re-striping and a new fee policy for drainage systems. They also accepted a $10,000 dental grant and approved a medical consultant contract for public health services.

• Approved $105,508.13 pavement marking contract with Sir Lines-A-Lot (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2023-09 Fees & Cost Policy for CH.103E Drainage Systems (5-0)
• Accepted $10,000 Delta Dental Grant (5-0)
• Approved medical consultant contract with Dr. Daniel Berg (5-0)
• Approved CSAH 43 Pavement Rehabilitation agreement with City of Janesville (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2023-08 MOU amendment with Soil and Water Conservation District (5-0)
• Set public hearing for fee schedule changes for March 21, 2023 (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including bills and zoning requests (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss a bridge replacement contract and the sale of landlocked county parcels. The board will also review a conditional use permit request for a home occupation.

• Contract 812303 for Bridge L5737 Replacement
• Sale of unused/landlocked County properties/parcels
• Conditional Use Permit (CUP) request for home occupation by Brett C. & Hannah E. Hagen
• 2023 Noxious Weed Notice
• MDA Electronic Testing for Pesticide and Manure Applicators Update

The Board awarded a contract for the replacement of Bridge L5737 to Midwest Contracting, LLC. A conditional use permit for a home-based hair salon was approved, while a proposal to sell several unused county land parcels was tabled.

• Awarded Bridge L5737 replacement contract to Midwest Contracting, LLC for $528,572.25
• Approved conditional use permit for a home occupation hair salon (Brett C. & Hannah E. Hagen)
• Tabled sale of unused/landlocked county parcels until March 21, 2023 (5-0)
• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved February 7, 2023 work session and regular meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including bills, Noxious Weed Notice, and MDA Electronic Testing update (5-0)

General

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners is holding a work session to review a lease agreement and road costs. The meeting focuses on specific property and infrastructure financial discussions.

• Silver Lake and Rice Garden Lease Agreement
• CSAH 13 (8th Ave) Cost Participation Discussion

The Board of Commissioners held a work session to review a lease agreement for Silver Lake and Rice Garden and discuss funding for CSAH 13 reconstruction. No formal votes or final decisions were recorded during this session.

• Discussed request to extend Silver Lake and Rice Garden construction term by 3 years at $1,250.00 per year
• Reviewed potential funding scenarios for CSAH 13 (8th Ave) reconstruction cost participation

Board of Commissioners

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss several infrastructure contracts and land use agreements. The board is reviewing resolutions regarding eminent domain and the establishment of Land and Water Resources.

• Resolution 2023-06: Eminent Domain - CSAH 5 Bridge Replacement
• Contract 812305 - Fairgrounds Mill & Overlay
• Contract 812304 - Bituminous Seal Coat
• Courthouse Annex Window Project
• Resolution 2023-07 Establishment of Land and Water Resources

The Board of Commissioners created a Land and Water Resources Department under Administration to streamline water management and drainage services. The board also approved several infrastructure contracts for roadwork and building repairs, and authorized the use of eminent domain for a bridge replacement.

• Established Land and Water Resources Department effective Feb 13, 2023 (5-0)
• Approved $169,554.00 low bid from Moh's Contracting for Courthouse Annex windows (5-0)
• Approved $60,011.50 contract with WW Blacktopping, Inc. for fairgrounds mill and overlay (5-0)
• Approved $468,065.57 contract with Scott Construction, Inc. for bituminous seal coat (5-0)
• Approved $22,400.00 agreement with WaterGuards, LLC for watercraft inspections (5-0)
• Approved $22,222.50 purchase of Assureon device for Land Records archival (5-0)
• Approved cancellation of Riparian Protection Cost Share contract #2022-1 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-06 for eminent domain regarding CSAH 5 Bridge Replacement (5-0)

General

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners is holding a joint ditch meeting. The board will consider findings and an order to initiate the redetermination of benefits and damages for JD 6.

• Redetermination of Benefits and Damages for JD 6

General

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss roads in Woodville Township. The remainder of the agenda consists of procedural items.

• Woodville Township Road Discussion

Board of Commissioners

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss drainage authority matters and approve construction agreements. The board is deciding on a cooperative agreement for trail improvements and a contract for culvert work.

• Redetermination of Benefits and Damages for CD 47
• CR 53 Trail Improvements Cooperative Construction Agreement
• Contract 812301 for Culvert Rehabilitation on CSAH No. 14
• Approval of bills and Solid Waste fund transfer

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will swear in elected officials and elect its 2023 officers. The body will consider the 2023 fee schedule, crop damage rates, and mileage reimbursement rates. Other business includes bridge replacement priorities and various board appointments.

• Public Hearing on 2023 Waseca County Fee Schedule and Resolution 2023-02
• Resolution 2023-04: Bridge Replacement Priority List
• Resolution 2023-05 Establishing 2023 County Sheriff Annual Salary
• Public Health Contract with Growing Tree Montessori for Nursing Consultation Service
• Conditional Use Permit (CUP) request for Transfer of Development Rights between owners and townships

The Board elected its 2023 officers and approved the annual fee schedule, including increased costs for handgun carry permits. The Board also established the 2023 Sheriff's salary and a priority list for bridge replacements.

• Elected Blair Nelson as Chair, Brian Harguth as Vice Chair, and Beth Weimert as Clerk (5-0)
• Approved 2023 fee schedule with Permit to Carry fees increased to $100 new/$75 renewal (5-0)
• Set 2023 County Sheriff annual salary at $122,362 (5-0)
• Adopted Bridge Replacement Priority List for 13 bridges (5-0)
• Designated Waseca County News as the 2023 official legal paper (5-0)
• Set 2023 mileage reimbursement rate at 65.5 cents per mile (5-0)
• Approved 2023 crop damage rates: $1,222/acre corn, $813/acre beans, $660/acre unplanted (5-0)
• Approved nursing consultation contract with Growing Tree Montessori at $25 per hour (5-0)