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Waseca County public meetings in 2024

58 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Tue Dec 31, 2024 · 08:30

General

Board to consider spending local homeless prevention aid

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss the authorization of spending for local homeless prevention aid.

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✓ Decided: County donates $39,630 to Bethlehem Inn homeless program

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners held a special meeting on December 31, 2024, to authorize spending Local Homeless Prevention Aid funds before the year-end deadline. They unanimously approved donating $39,630 to Bethlehem Inn of Waseca for its After Care Program, which helps women and children secure transitional housing. The meeting was otherwise procedural, with only this substantive decision made.

300 North State Street, Waseca
Wed Dec 18, 2024 · 08:30

Planning Commission

Waseca County EDA to discuss revolving loan procedures

The Waseca County Economic Development Authority will meet to review a procedural checklist for revolving loans. The board will also receive updates on the Morgan Meat Market loan and a joint meeting with the City of Waseca.

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300 North State Street, Waseca
Tue Dec 17, 2024 · 18:00

General

Waseca County Board to vote on 2025 budget and levy

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing to present the 2025 budget. The body is scheduled to decide on the approval of the 2025 Waseca County Budget and Levy.

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✓ Decided: Waseca County adopts 2025 budget and 1.36% levy increase

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners unanimously adopted Resolution 2024-48, setting the final 2025 budget at $39,913,903 and a net property tax levy of $18,075,313, a 1.36% increase over 2024. The board also heard public comment from Phil Marquardt of Freedom Township regarding concerns over agricultural land values. No other substantive decisions were made.

300 North State Street, Waseca
Tue Dec 17, 2024 · 09:30

Board of Commissioners

Board to approve salaries, cybersecurity plan, and housing trust fund purchases

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners will consider a series of action items, including agreements on local transit tax, a UCare provider contract, and a second‑half appropriation for the Soil and Water Conservation District. Several resolutions will set the 2025 salaries for the County Attorney, Sheriff, and Commissioners, adopt a cybersecurity incident response plan, and authorize purchases through the Local Housing Trust Fund, including a Marketplace Project. The meeting also includes routine approvals of minutes, consent agenda items, and public comment.

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✓ Decided: Waseca County approves 2025 salaries, housing fund purchases

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners approved several resolutions, including setting the 2025 County Attorney salary at $146,652 and the County Sheriff salary at $133,350 (4-1). The board also authorized up to $65,000 from the Local Housing Trust Fund for a land purchase and up to $150,000 for a 36-unit affordable housing project. A $25,000 second-half appropriation to the Soil and Water Conservation District failed due to lack of a motion.

Tue Dec 17, 2024 · 08:00

General

Board will recap the Judicial Center and Jail Project

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners will open with a call to order and the pledge of allegiance. The meeting will include a recap on the Judicial Center and Jail Project. No decisions are listed; the agenda ends with adjournment.

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✓ Decided: County board discusses jail project, defers plan to February

The Waseca County Board held a work session to discuss the jail/justice center project, including concerns about building or not building a jail, upgrading the current building, and next steps. No formal decisions were made; the board asked the Sheriff to bring a plan back for the second meeting in February 2025.

300 North State Street, Waseca
Tue Dec 3, 2024 · 09:30

Board of Commissioners

Public hearing on proposed amendments to Waseca County Unified Development Code

The Board will hold a public hearing to consider amending sections 6.23 and 8.03 of the Unified Development Code (Ordinance 159). It will also act on a resolution to accept a SHSP (HSEM) grant for security‑camera replacement in county buildings, and consider a $40,000 revolving loan request. Additional items include final acceptance of Contract No. 812408, a revision to the UCare contract, and approval of various fund transfers and tax abatements.

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300 North State Street, Waseca
Tue Dec 3, 2024 · 08:00

General

Board to review 2025 Public Health budget and court services study

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners will conduct a work session to review the 2025 Public Health budget. The board will also discuss a study regarding the Waseca County Court Services Delivery System.

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300 North State Street, Waseca
Wed Nov 20, 2024 · 08:30

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to consider a revolving loan policy and fund request

The Waseca County Economic Development Authority Planning Commission will review and vote on a new revolving loan policy and a specific loan fund request. The meeting will also include updates on the Market Place multifamily housing project, business attraction initiatives, and a joint economic development authority meeting with the City of Waseca. The next regular meeting is scheduled for December 18, 2024.

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300 North State Street, Waseca
Tue Nov 19, 2024 · 09:30

Board of Commissioners

Board holds public hearing on body‑worn cameras policy and related purchase

The Waseca County Board will discuss and vote on several operational items, including a public hearing on the body‑worn cameras policy and a purchase bid from AXON Enterprise for those cameras. Other agenda items cover drainage policy adoption, 2025 ditch assessments, and extensions of zoning permits for specific properties. The meeting also includes consent agenda items such as fund transfers, tax abatements, and a collective bargaining agreement for the Courthouse & Public Works.

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Tue Nov 19, 2024 · 08:00

General

Waseca County Board to review 2025 budget outlook

The Board of Commissioners will discuss the 2025 budget outlook, including interest revenues and capital expenditures. The meeting also includes a review of the 2025-2027 MoA with UMN Extension and a discussion on the County Surveyor.

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300 North State Street, Waseca
Wed Nov 13, 2024 · 08:30

Planning Commission

Board opens request for offers on 3071 380th Avenue parcel (PID 01.003.1050)

The Waseca County Economic Development Authority Board will close the meeting to the public to review and evaluate offers received for the parcel identified as PID 01.003.1050, also known as 3071 380th Avenue in Janesville. No decisions or actions on the parcel will be taken at this meeting. A public comment period is provided, limited to three‑minute remarks per speaker, but the board may not act on new items raised.

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300 North State Street, Waseca
Tue Nov 5, 2024 · 08:00

Board of Commissioners

Waseca County Board to review drainage policy and ditch assessments

The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss ditch special assessments and conduct a review of the drainage policy.

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Tue Nov 5, 2024 · 09:30

Board of Commissioners

Board will consider Resolution 2024-33 to implement Operation Green Light.

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners will discuss several contracts, fund transfers, and resolutions. Key items include a resolution to launch Operation Green Light and a petition to amend JD No. 11. The board will also review final acceptance of multiple contracts and a land lease agreement.

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300 North State Street, Waseca
Wed Oct 23, 2024 · 13:00

Planning Commission

Economic Development updates, including a land sale, will be discussed.

The Planning Commission will open with a call to order and a public comment period, then approve the agenda and the minutes. No specific action items are listed on the agenda. The commission will receive updates on economic development, including a land‑sale request for offer packet and other project updates.

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300 North State Street, Waseca
Tue Oct 15, 2024 · 09:30

Board of Commissioners

Board to consider Highway Transfer, health audit, drug court and medical examiner contracts

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners will review several action items, including a highway transfer request, recent public health audit results, a grant application for the SCHA reinvestment, and a FY25 cooperative agreement for the Steele‑Waseca Drug Court. The board will also decide on a new contract for the county medical examiner. These items are listed on the agenda for discussion and possible approval.

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300 North State Street, Waseca
Tue Oct 1, 2024 · 09:30

Board of Commissioners

Board will hold a public hearing on amending UDC Sections 6.16 and 8.03.

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners will discuss several contracts for riparian fund projects and authorize a bid solicitation for leasing public lands. A public hearing will be held to consider amendments to Sections 6.16 and 8.03 of the Unified Development Code. Additional items include canceling a conditional use permit for ConAgra Foods Packaged Foods LLC and approving funding for flood‑mitigation modeling.

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300 North State Street, Waseca
Wed Sep 18, 2024 · 08:30

Planning Commission

Board considers public hearing date to sell Janesville area property

The Waseca County Economic Development Authority will meet to discuss the sale of a specific property and update lending policies. The body will also review economic development updates.

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300 North State Street, Waseca
Tue Sep 17, 2024 · 08:00

General

Waseca County Board of Commissioners to hold budget work session

The Board of Commissioners is meeting for a work session to discuss the budget. No specific budget figures or proposals are listed in the agenda.

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300 North State Street, Waseca
Tue Sep 17, 2024 · 09:30

Board of Commissioners

Board will consider the 2025 Preliminary Budget and Levy

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners will approve the meeting agenda and review prior meeting minutes. They will adopt a consent agenda covering bills, fund transfers, and reports, including a partial release of an agricultural use covenant. Action items include final acceptance of Contract 812401, cancellation of a conditional use permit for ConAgra Foods Packaged Foods LLC, appointment to the Economic Development Authority, a limited‑use permit amendment, and the 2025 preliminary budget and levy. Additional updates will be provided on administration, human resources, and community development.

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300 North State Street, Waseca
Tue Sep 3, 2024 · 09:30

Board of Commissioners

Waseca County Board to consider federal grant commitment and park enhancements

The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss infrastructure grants and park improvements. The agenda includes updates from GreenSeam, LLC and Bevcomm, as well as several zoning and permit requests.

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✓ Decided: County commits up to $900K for Workforce Development Center grant match

The board adopted Resolution 2024-27, authorizing up to $900,000 in local match for a federal EDA grant to build a Workforce Development Center in the lower level of the Community Services Building. It also approved several land-use items, including a CUP cancellation for ConAgra, a transfer of development rights for Hidden Spring Lake Farm, and corrections to clerical errors in solar project bonds. All votes were unanimous 5-0.

300 North State Street, Waseca
Tue Sep 3, 2024 · 08:00

Board of Commissioners

Board discusses soil, water and extension budget items

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners will hold a budget work session. Commissioners will discuss budget items related to soil and water programs and an extension project. No decisions are recorded in the agenda.

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✓ Decided: County board holds budget work session for 2025

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners met in a work session to discuss the 2025 proposed budgets for the Soil and Water Conservation District and the University of Minnesota Extension. No formal decisions were made; the session was informational only.

Tue Aug 20, 2024 · 08:00

Board of Commissioners

Board will hold a budget work session to discuss county finances

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners will meet on August 20, 2024 for a budget work session. The agenda includes a call to order, a pledge of allegiance, and a discussion of the county budget. No specific budget items or decisions are detailed in the agenda.

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300 North State Street, Waseca
Tue Aug 20, 2024 · 09:30

Board of Commissioners

Board to approve Contract 812405 and courthouse grant

The Waseca County Board will consider several action items, including final acceptance of Contract 812405 and the Safe and Secure Courthouse Grant Initiative. The agenda also includes a redetermination of benefits hearing for the Ditch Authority and transfers of funds for the wheelage tax and solid waste investments. Legislative updates featuring state representatives and senators will be presented, followed by standard administration and commissioner reports.

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300 North State Street, Waseca
Tue Aug 20, 2024 · 13:30

General

Board will set date and approve notice for JCD 6 benefits hearing

The Waseca County Board will set the meeting date for the JCD 6 Redetermination of Benefits Final Hearing. It will also approve the draft notice that will be sent to the public about that hearing. No other items are scheduled for decision.

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300 North State Street, Waseca
Tue Aug 13, 2024 · 08:00

General

Waseca County Board of Commissioners holds budget work session

The Board of Commissioners is meeting to conduct budget discussions. No specific budget figures or line items are listed in the agenda.

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300 North State Street, Waseca
Tue Aug 6, 2024 · 09:30

Board of Commissioners

Board to approve bills, contracts, and property transfers

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners will meet to approve bills, finalize contracts, and consider the sale of property PID# 01.003.1050. The agenda includes a public hearing on a ditch outlet and a presentation by MIDCO.

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300 North State Street, Waseca
Tue Aug 6, 2024 · 08:00

Board of Commissioners

Board reviews 2025 budget updates and public health budget presentation

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session on August 6, 2024. Commissioners will hear updates on the county’s 2025 budget presented by Michael Johnson. A separate presentation on the 2025 public health budget will be given by Sarah Berry and Leah Cameron. No specific decisions are listed in the agenda.

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300 North State Street, Waseca
Tue Jul 16, 2024 · 09:30

Board of Commissioners

Board considers off-site gambling and cold storage building contract

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners will meet to review a contract for a Public Works cold storage building and a resolution regarding off-site gambling. The board will also consider a site plan amendment for Ruby Ranch.

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300 North State Street, Waseca
Tue Jul 16, 2024 · 08:00

General

Waseca County Board holds budget work session

The Board of Commissioners is meeting for a work session to review budget updates. The agenda also includes a discussion regarding a cold storage building.

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300 North State Street, Waseca
Tue Jul 2, 2024 · 08:00

Board of Commissioners

Waseca County Board discusses 2025 budgets for Building and Grounds and IT

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners will discuss the 2025 budgets for Building and Grounds and IT. The meeting also includes general budget updates.

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300 North State Street, Waseca
Tue Jul 2, 2024 · 09:30

Board of Commissioners

Public hearings for zoning amendments and conditional use permits

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings regarding changes to the Unified Development Code and various conditional use permits. The agenda also includes presentations from the Public Health Department and the Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation. Additionally, the board will consider a contract for Wilton Township remonumentation.

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300 North State Street, Waseca
Tue Jun 18, 2024 · 08:00

General

Discussion of EDA structure and Public Works budget

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners is holding a work session to discuss the structure of the EDA and the Public Works budget.

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300 North State Street, Waseca
Tue Jun 18, 2024 · 09:30

General

Board considers county parcel sales and federal infrastructure grant match

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners will consider several action items, including the sale of county-owned parcels and a commitment to a federal EDA infrastructure grant. The agenda also includes a presentation on the FORWARD Program from UMN Extension.

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300 North State Street, Waseca
Tue Jun 18, 2024 · 18:30

General

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners meeting contains only procedural items

The June 18, 2024, meeting for the Waseca County Board of Commissioners consists of procedural boilerplate. The agenda includes a call to order and a reference to the Waseca County Board of Appeal and Equalization.

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300 North State Street, Waseca
Wed Jun 5, 2024 · 07:30

Board of Commissioners

Waseca County Board holds work session on UDC

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners will meet for a work session on June 5, 2024. The agenda is largely procedural boilerplate and lists UDC as the only substantive topic without further detail. No binding votes, public hearings, rezoning actions, or specific projects are scheduled.

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300 North State Street, Waseca
Tue Jun 4, 2024 · 09:30

Board of Commissioners

Waseca County Board to discuss CR 64 road repairs and court contracts

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners will consider a contract for CR 64 pavement rehabilitation and an amendment to the Third Judicial District Drug Court contract. The meeting also includes presentations on health alliance reports and court services plans. Additionally, the board will review a donation from American Legion Post 228.

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300 North State Street, Waseca
Tue May 21, 2024 · 08:00

General

Waseca County Board of Commissioners to discuss Transportation Improvement Plan

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners is holding a work session for strategic planning regarding the Transportation Improvement Plan. This item is listed as a discussion topic.

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300 North State Street, Waseca
Tue May 21, 2024 · 09:30

Board of Commissioners

Waseca County Board to consider Woodville road project agreement

The Board will consider a construction agreement for the Woodville LRIP Project and a workforce development joint powers agreement. Additionally, the Minnesota Office of Broadband Development will present on digital opportunities in Waseca County.

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300 North State Street, Waseca
Tue May 7, 2024 · 09:30

Board of Commissioners

Waseca County Board to consider CR 103 pavement resurfacing contract

The Board will hold a public hearing regarding a residential tax abatement for Andrew W. Cariveau. They will also consider contracts for CR 103 pavement resurfacing and Riparian Fund recommendations.

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300 North State Street, Waseca
Tue Apr 30, 2024 · 09:00

General

Waseca County Board votes on a border-to-border grant and family services pact.

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners will meet to consider two agreements for action. The board will review Resolution 2024-16, a letter of commitment for the Round 10 Border to Border program. Members will also discuss the governance agreement for the Waseca County Collaborative for Families.

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300 North State Street, Waseca
Tue Apr 16, 2024 · 08:00

General

Waseca County Board of Commissioners to follow up on Ehler's Financing Presentation

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session on April 16, 2024. The agenda includes discussions regarding National Child Abuse Prevention Month and MNPrairie.

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300 North State Street, Waseca
Tue Apr 16, 2024 · 09:30

Board of Commissioners

Waseca County considers $50,000 state grant and new dispatch equipment

The Board of Commissioners will consider several action items, including a $50,000 state grant for peace officer training and the purchase of server/recorder equipment for the Dispatch Center. The agenda also includes permit extensions and updates to job descriptions.

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300 North State Street, Waseca
Tue Apr 16, 2024 · 11:30

General

Approval of repairs for JCD6 Freeborn

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners and the Waseca/Freeborn Joint Drainage Authority will meet to consider a repair for JCD6 Freeborn. No other business is listed on the agenda.

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300 North State Street, Waseca
Tue Apr 9, 2024 · 08:00

Board of Commissioners

Waseca County Board of Commissioners to address UDC Articles VI and VII

The meeting includes procedural items and a review of UDC Articles VI and VII. No other specific business or public hearings are listed on the agenda.

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Tue Apr 2, 2024 · 08:00

Board of Commissioners

Work session for the Waseca County Board of Commissioners

This meeting is a scheduled work session for the Waseca County Board of Commissioners. The agenda consists only of procedural items and an entry for Bruce Kimmel, with no specific topics or discussion details provided.

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300 North State Street, Waseca
Tue Apr 2, 2024 · 09:30

Board of Commissioners

Waseca County Board to consider veteran services appointment and broadband grant

The Board will review a broadband grant application and consider appointing a new County Veteran Services Officer. Action items include resolutions for a CERT donation and a land survey system grant. The agenda also includes approval of the 2024 Noxious Weed List.

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300 North State Street, Waseca
Tue Mar 26, 2024 · 08:00

Board of Commissioners

County board to review UDC Articles VI and VII

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners is holding a work session to discuss the Unified Development Code (UDC), specifically Articles VI and VII. No formal decisions are listed; the agenda includes only the call to order, the UDC discussion, and adjournment.

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300 North State Street, Waseca
Tue Mar 19, 2024 · 08:00

Board of Commissioners

Waseca County Board of Commissioners work session on UDC - Article VI

The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss UDC - Article VI. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as the call to order and adjournment.

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Tue Mar 19, 2024 · 09:30

Board of Commissioners

Waseca County holds public hearing on floodplain overlay district standards

The Board will hold a public hearing regarding amendments to the Unified Development Code's floodplain overlay district standards. Members will also review bid results for CSAH 13 reconstruction and consider several county contracts and ordinances.

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300 North State Street, Waseca
Tue Mar 5, 2024 · 08:00

Board of Commissioners

The Board will address UDC - Article VI

This meeting agenda is sparse and consists primarily of procedural items. The only substantive item listed is UDC - Article VI.

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300 North State Street, Waseca
Tue Mar 5, 2024 · 09:30

Board of Commissioners

Board to review outdoor recreation grants and committee assignments

The Board will hear a presentation regarding the Outdoor Recreation Grant Program. Commissioners will also consider updates on the U of M Extension and revised 2024 committee assignments.

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300 North State Street, Waseca
Tue Feb 20, 2024 · 09:30

Board of Commissioners

ConAgra Foods Packaged Foods LLC requests a permit amendment in St. Mary Township

The Board will consider several road maintenance contracts and a land use permit amendment for ConAgra Foods Packaged Foods LLC. The agenda also includes the approval of recent meeting minutes and various administrative reports.

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Tue Feb 20, 2024 · 08:00

Board of Commissioners

Waseca County Board of Commissioners work session

The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss UDC - Article V. No other specific items are listed for discussion in this session.

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Tue Feb 6, 2024 · 09:30

Board of Commissioners

Waseca County Board discusses bridge grants, road repairs, and drug court agreements

The Board of Commissioners will consider several action items including a MnDOT bridge replacement grant and pavement rehabilitation for CSAH No. 33. Discussion also includes an amendment to the Steele-Waseca Drug Court agreement and a Community Justice Reinvestment grant contract.

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300 North State Street, Waseca
Tue Feb 6, 2024 · 11:30

Board of Commissioners

Waseca County Board discusses county broadband

The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session regarding Waseca County broadband. No specific actions or votes are listed for this item.

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300 North State Street, Waseca
Tue Jan 16, 2024 · 08:00

General

Waseca County Board to discuss UDC Article V

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss UDC Article V. No other specific items or decisions are listed on the agenda.

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300 North State Street, Waseca
Tue Jan 16, 2024 · 09:30

Board of Commissioners

Waseca County Board considers bridge replacement and 2024 fee schedule

The Board of Commissioners will review action items including a contract for Bridge No. 7005 on CSAH No. 3 and a public hearing regarding the 2024 Waseca County Fee Schedule. The meeting also includes the introduction of new staff and approval of various administrative transfers and licenses.

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300 North State Street, Waseca
Tue Jan 2, 2024 · 09:30

Board of Commissioners

Waseca County Board to elect 2024 officers and set annual rates

The Board of Commissioners will hold elections for the Chair, Vice Chair, and Clerk positions for 2024. The meeting includes several action items regarding county committee assignments, personnel policies, and official designations.

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300 North State Street, Waseca