Brown County public meetings in 2025

Board of Commissioners

The Brown County Board of Commissioners will review a consent agenda that includes several service contracts and a feedlot grant agreement. New business items include a grant application for the Center Street Corridor Safety Improvement Project, the 2026 salary grid, and a gasoline and diesel fuel bid. The meeting also covers disaster‑abatement credits, a drainage ditch repair request, and updates on health and human services policies.

• Resolution No. 2025-31: Center Street Corridor Safety Improvement Project Grant Application for Funding Support
• 2026 Salary Grid
• 2026 Gasoline and Diesel Fuel Bid
• Human Services Claims Payments
• Delegated County Feedlot Grant Contract Agreement 2026-2029

Board of Commissioners

The Brown County Board of Commissioners will consider and adopt the 2026 county budget and supplemental budgets. They will also hold public hearings on fee schedule revisions, a tax abatement for the Oak Hills Living Project, and a local sales tax for transportation continuation. Additional items include drainage assessment resolutions and contract approvals.

• Adopt 2026 County Budget (Resolution 2025-??)
• Adopt 2026 Supplemental Budgets
• Public hearing on Fee Schedule Revisions – Resolution No. 2025-26
• Public hearing on Tax Abatement for Rebound Real Estate Oak Hills Living Project – Resolution No. 2025-27
• Public hearing on Local Sales Tax for Transportation Continuation – Resolution No. 2025-28

Planning Commission

The Brown County Planning Commission will consider a preliminary plat for a subdivision and a conditional use permit for a swine nursery feedlot. The body will also approve meeting dates for 2026.

• Review Tommy's Subdivision preliminary plat (APP-P-0174)
• Consider Chad Trebesch's feedlot permit (APP-C-0186)
• Approval of 2026 Planning Commission meeting dates
• Receive Zoning Report
• Review minutes from November 12, 2025

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved the November 12, 2025 minutes. It recommended approval of the Tommy’s Subdivision preliminary plat (APP-P-0174) and a conditional use permit for a swine feedlot (APP-C-0186) to the County Board. The commission also approved the proposed 2026 meeting dates.

• Approved November 12, 2025 minutes (4-0)
• Recommended approval of preliminary plat APP-P-0174 (Tommy’s Subdivision) to County Board (4-0)
• Recommended approval of conditional use permit APP-C-0186 (feedlot swine operation) to County Board (4-0)
• Approved 2026 meeting dates (4-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Brown County Board of Commissioners will discuss a range of items, including contract renewals, lease agreements, and departmental updates. A public hearing will be held to consider the 2026 county budget. The meeting also includes reports from the Highway Department and the Public Health Advisory Committee.

• 2026 Brown County Legal Services Contract Renewal for CHIPS Attorneys
• Elixir Building Lease Agreement: MRCI
• Elixir Lease Agreement: Enterprise North, Inc.
• DDA Proposed 2026 Cost Estimate
• 2026 Public Budget Meeting (public hearing)

The Brown County Board approved a series of contracts and personnel actions. Key approvals included a correctional health services agreement at $52 per hour, an $18,000 software work order for offender data, and two lease agreements for the Elixir Building. The board also authorized a legal services contract for 2026 and recognized changes to the Public Health Advisory Committee.

• Approved $18,000 Strategic Technologies work order to import offender data
• Approved $52/hour correctional health services agreement with the Sheriff’s Office (2026‑2027)
• Recognized 6 outgoing Public Health Advisory Committee members and appointed 4 new members
• Accepted and filed the Highway Department monthly construction and maintenance update
• Approved $70,690 pay‑grade changes for 23 employees under David Drown Associates
• Approved posting for vacant Full‑Time and Part‑Time Deputy Appraiser II positions (one hire)
• Authorized legal services contract with CHIPS Attorneys for 2026
• Approved Elixir Building lease agreements with MRCI and Enterprise North (12/01/2025‑11/30/2027, with optional two‑year renewal)

Board of Commissioners

The Brown County Board of Commissioners will review and vote on several items, including a resolution for a shoulder widening project on County State Aid Highway 3, lease and operating contracts for the county landfill, and a network monitoring license increase. The meeting also includes updates on human services, jail facility maintenance, and a schedule for a public hearing on fee‑schedule revisions. A resolution acknowledging support for the Minnesota Rural Community Initiative (MRCI) will also be considered.

• Resolution No. 2025-25: SAP 008-603-023 Shoulder Widening Project on CSAH 3
• Landfill Farm Lease
• Landfill Operating Contract
• Network Monitoring License Increase
• Schedule Public Hearing for Fee Schedule Revisions

The Brown County Board approved a 2.090‑mile shoulder widening project on CSAH 3 and a two‑year landfill operating contract with Mathiowetz Enterprises. It also adopted several vendor quotes, a network‑monitoring license purchase, and the October 2025 budget reports. A public hearing was scheduled for December 16 to consider revisions to the county fee schedule.

• Approved shoulder widening project (approx 2.090 miles on CSAH 3) – vote 5‑0
• Approved two‑year landfill operating contract with Mathiowetz Enterprises ($531,065 in 2026, $544,341 in 2027) – vote 5‑0
• Approved network monitoring license purchase from CDW‑G for $25,194.28 – carried
• Approved Klassen Mechanical Inc. quote $10,278.48 to replace two air‑conditioner systems – carried
• Approved KATOM quote $5,343.20 for jail kitchen cooler – carried
• Approved Viking Automatic Sprinkler Co. quote $4,350 for sprinkler repairs and 5‑year inspection – carried
• Approved SWAC request to publish bid for renting 50 acres north of the sanitary landfill – carried
• Scheduled public hearing on Dec 16 2025 for revisions to the Brown County fee schedule – carried

Board of Commissioners

The Brown County Board of Commissioners will review and approve the consent agenda, including claims and grant awards. Commissioners will discuss several resolutions sponsoring LRIP projects for Stately Township, the City of Sleepy Eye, and County Road 100, and will consider a joint power assessment agreement for the next three years. Additional items include rezoning and plat applications, a park caretaker contract, a sheriff’s activity report, a battery backup purchase for the ARMER tower, and a telework policy.

• Resolution No. 2025-21: LRIP Project Sponsorship for Stately Township
• Resolution No. 2025-22: LRIP Project Sponsorship for the City of Sleepy Eye
• Resolution No. 2025-23: LRIP Project Application — County Road 100
• ARMER Tower Battery Backup Purchase
• Telework Policy

The commissioners voted 3‑2 to dismiss the proposed improvement of Brown County Ditch 74, finding it not feasible. They also approved a three‑year Joint Powers Agreement schedule with several municipalities (5‑0) and set a public hearing for a tax‑abatement request for the Oak Hills Living Center (carried). Additional actions included approving a $135,935 culvert‑lining contract, multiple LRIP sponsorships, a rezoning to industrial, telework policy changes, and a battery‑backup purchase.

• Dismissed Brown County Ditch 74 improvement project (3‑2)
• Approved Joint Powers Agreement schedule for 2026‑2028 with multiple cities/townships (5‑0)
• Set public hearing Dec 16, 2025 for tax abatement of Oak Hills Living Center (carried)
• Approved $135,935 contract with Subsurface, Inc. to line culverts on CSAH 3 and CD 72 (carried)
• Approved sponsorship of LRIP projects for Stately Township, Sleepy Eye, and County Road 100 (each 5‑0)
• Approved rezoning of 25‑acre Central United Cooperative property to industrial (5‑0)
• Approved telework policy changes and updated forms (4‑1)
• Approved ARMER Tower battery backup purchase for $4,271.28 (carried)

General

The committee is reviewing proposals for a new landfill operating contract and a farm lease contract. Members will also discuss recommendations for 2026 landfill fees and policies for accepting loads.

• Request for bids for a new farm lease contract
• Operating contract proposal from Mathiowetz Enterprises Inc. starting 4/1/2026
• Recommendations for 2026 landfill fee changes
• Landfill policies regarding load acceptance and secured loads
• Update on landfill permitting

Planning Commission

The Brown County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Application APP‑RZ‑0008, which seeks to rezone a 25‑acre parcel from Agricultural Protection (A‑1) to Industrial (I‑1). The commission will also consider final plats for the Vogel 8th Subdivision (APP‑P‑0172) and the Finstad 4th Subdivision (APP‑P‑0173). A zoning report will be discussed, and recommendations will be forwarded to the County Board of Commissioners on November 18, 2025.

• Rezoning of 25‑acre lot from A‑1 Agricultural Protection to I‑1 Industrial (APP‑RZ‑0008)
• Final Plat approval for Vogel 8th Subdivision (APP‑P‑0172)
• Final Plat approval for Finstad 4th Subdivision (APP‑P‑0173)
• Discussion of zoning report
• Recommendations to be sent to the Board of Commissioners on Nov 18, 2025

The commission approved the October 14, 2025 minutes by a 4-0 vote. It recommended approval of rezoning application APP-RZ-0008 from A-1 to I-1 to the County Board, also by a 4-0 vote. It likewise recommended approval of final plat applications APP-P-0172 (Vogel 8th Subdivision) and APP-P-0173 (Finstad 4th Subdivision) to the County Board, each with a 4-0 vote. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved October 14 minutes (4-0)
• Recommended rezoning APP-RZ-0008 to County Board (4-0)
• Recommended approval of Vogel 8th Subdivision final plat (APP-P-0172) to County Board (4-0)
• Recommended approval of Finstad 4th Subdivision final plat (APP-P-0173) to County Board (4-0)
• Meeting adjourned (4-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Brown County Board will consider scheduling a public hearing on continuing the local option sales tax that funds transportation projects. Other items include approving a contract for the 2025 audit, a drainage ditch repair payment request, and an amended purchase agreement for an aggregate pit. Several resolutions will be discussed, including urging repeal of the nuclear moratorium and re‑appointing water system commissioners.

• Schedule public hearing for Local Option Sales Tax for Transportation Continuation
• 2025 Audit Engagement Contract
• Drainage ditch repair and payment request(s)
• Amended Highway Department purchase agreement for aggregate pit
• Resolution urging repeal of nuclear moratorium

General

The Brown County Park Commission will review requested pay increases for three seasonal caretakers to make a recommendation to the County Board of Commissioners. The body will also review a completed ADA evaluation for county parks.

• Review of contract increases for three seasonal park caretakers
• Review of completed ADA Park Evaluation
• Finalization of the 2026 meeting schedule
• Implementation update on ResNexus camping reservation system for Lake Hanska

The commission unanimously approved the Park Caretaker contracts for the upcoming year. It also approved a plan to advertise and solicit bids in spring 2026 for a three‑year haying contract at Mound Creek. Additionally, the commission adopted the 2026 meeting schedule, moving the start time to 6:00 p.m., and approved the September 15th meeting minutes.

• Approved September 15th meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved recommendation to advertise and bid on 3‑year Mound Creek haying contract (4-0)
• Approved Park Caretaker contracts (4-0)
• Approved 2026 meeting dates with time change to 6:00 p.m. (4-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Brown County Board of Commissioners will meet on October 28, 2025 at 9:00 AM. The agenda includes reviews of human services contracts, a Statewide Community Health Access fall report, and discussion of several infrastructure and technology items. Specific items include a drainage ditch repair payment request, a 10‑year road and bridge construction program, and a 2026 highway seal coat aggregate purchase. The board will also consider a county agriculture inspector grant for fiscal year 2026 and appoint a veteran’s volunteer shuttle driver.

• Drainage Ditch Repair and Payment Request(s)
• 10‑year Road & Bridge Construction Program
• Highway Seal Coat Aggregate for 2026
• Fiscal Year 2026 County Ag Inspector Grant
• Appointment of Veteran’s Volunteer Shuttle Driver

The Brown County Board of Commissioners met on Oct. 28, 2025 and approved several items. The most significant action was the approval of the 10‑year Road and Bridge Construction Program (2026‑2035), which includes state aid, a local levy, and bridge priority updates. Additional approvals included the MFIP Biennial Service Agreement, Option B asset changes, drainage repairs, seal‑coat purchases, and a Laserfiche document‑management license.

• Approved removal of agenda item #18 (Veteran's Volunteer Shuttle Driver)
• Approved consent agenda items (previous meeting’s proceedings, claims payments, MFIP contract, staffing report)
• Approved MFIP Biennial Service Agreement for 2026‑2027
• Approved Option B asset changes and rate increase (4‑1)
• Approved drainage repair requests: CD32 Leavenworth $490.00 and CD44 Albin $9,891.94
• Approved 10‑year Road and Bridge Construction Program (2026‑2035)
• Approved purchase of seal‑coat chips to seal coat ~46 miles of highway
• Approved Laserfiche document‑management licenses $24,213.57 (5‑0)

Board of Commissioners

The Brown County Board of Commissioners will discuss a range of items, including a budget update, service agreements, and infrastructure repairs. They will hear reports from the sheriff’s office, the county assessor, and the public health department. The meeting also includes planning commission recommendations on several plat applications.

• Q3 2025 Budget Report
• Drainage Ditch Repair and Payment Request(s)
• Nurse Consultation Agreement with Enterprise North
• Contract Agreement for Reflective Supervision
• APX Consolette Purchase

The Brown County Board approved five final plat applications to split or develop parcels, each passing on a 5‑0 roll‑call vote. The Board also appointed Andrew Konechne as the Sheriff’s Chief Deputy with a salary of $117,540.80, authorized $236,773.97 in Social Services payments, and adopted the Q3 2025 budget report showing $28,595,377 in expenditures and $30,627,758 in revenues.

• Approved Final Plat APP-P-0169 for Weiss Subdivision split into two parcels (5-0)
• Approved Final Plat APP-P-0170 for Laraway Subdivision building split (5-0)
• Approved Final Plat APP-P-0171 for Japanese Martyrs Ball Field subdivision (5-0)
• Approved Preliminary Plat APP-P-0172 for Vogel 8th Subdivision site addition (5-0)
• Approved Preliminary Plat APP-P-0173 for Finstad 4th Subdivision new building site (5-0)
• Approved appointment of Andrew Konechne as Sheriff’s Chief Deputy, effective Nov 1, salary $117,540.80
• Authorized payment of Social Services claims totaling $236,773.97
• Adopted Q3 2025 Budget Report (expenditures $28,595,377; revenues $30,627,758)

Planning Commission

The Brown County Planning Commission will consider several subdivision plat applications, including final plats for the Weiss Subdivision, Laraway Subdivision, and Japanese Martyrs Ball Field Subdivision, plus preliminary plats for Vogel 7th Subdivision and Finstad 4th Subdivision. A zoning report will be presented, and the commission will forward its recommendations to the County Board of Commissioners on October 21, 2025. The meeting also includes routine agenda items such as approval of minutes and scheduling the next meeting.

• Application APP-P-0169 – Final plat of Weiss Subdivision
• Application APP-P-0170 – Final plat of Laraway Subdivision
• Application APP-P-0171 – Final plat of Japanese Martyrs Ball Field Subdivision
• Application APP-P-0172 – Preliminary plat of Vogel 7th Subdivision
• Application APP-P-0173 – Preliminary plat of Finstad 4th Subdivision

The commission approved the minutes from the September 9, 2025 meeting by a 4‑0 vote. It then recommended approval to the County Board of the final plats for the Weiss and Laraway Subdivisions, the final plat for the Japanese Martyrs Ball Field Subdivision, and the preliminary plats for the Vogel 8th Subdivision and the Finstad 4th Subdivision, each by a unanimous 4‑0 vote.

• Approved September 9, 2025 minutes (4-0)
• Recommended approval of Weiss Subdivision final plat (4-0)
• Recommended approval of Laraway Subdivision final plat (4-0)
• Recommended approval of Japanese Martyrs Ball Field Subdivision final plat (4-0)
• Recommended approval of Vogel 8th Subdivision preliminary plat (4-0)
• Recommended approval of Finstad 4th Subdivision preliminary plat (4-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Brown County Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting to conduct an interview with a candidate and select a replacement for an open seat. The meeting is scheduled for October 7, 2025, at 8:05 AM.

• Interview with (1) Candidate
• Candidate Selection
• Agenda Review and Approval

The Board accepted the printed agenda after a motion was offered and seconded. The Commissioners interviewed one candidate for County Assessor and then voted to select that candidate for the position at an annual salary of $87,276.80. Both motions were recorded as carried. The meeting adjourned at 8:57 AM.

• Accepted printed agenda (motion carried)
• Selected Candidate 1 as County Assessor at $87,276.80 annual salary (motion carried)

Board of Commissioners

The Brown County Board of Commissioners will discuss several operational items, including a legal services agreement and the elimination of a human services position. They will also review a drainage ditch repair payment request, a 4‑H Week proclamation, and a planning and zoning vehicle purchase. The meeting includes updates on the highway department, IT risk assessment, and the August 2025 budget report.

• Drainage Ditch Repair and Payment Request(s)
• Resolution No. 2025-17: 4‑H Week Proclamation
• Planning and Zoning Vehicle Purchase
• Legal Services Agreement
• Human Services Position Elimination

The Brown County Board approved a new 2026 benefit plan package, a $53,775 cyber‑security contract, and a $42,104.75 purchase of a Ford Ranger. It also approved a low‑bid drainage repair, a legal services agreement, and accepted the August 2025 budget and supplemental reports. The board accepted the Highway Department monthly update and tabled the elimination of a Human Services counselor position.

• Approved low‑bid Cyber Security Program 3‑year contract for $53,775 (5-0)
• Approved purchase of 2025 Ford Ranger for $42,104.75 (5-0)
• Approved 2026 employee benefit plan recommendations (3-2)
• Approved drainage repair order CD71 25‑069 1 Cottonwood 7 Blowout $842.50 (carried)
• Approved Legal Services Agreement with Jenna M. Peterson (carried)
• Accepted August 2025 Budget Report and Supplemental Budget Report (carried)
• Accepted Highway Department Monthly Update for Construction and Maintenance Projects (carried)
• Tabled elimination of Human Services Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor position (carried)

Board of Commissioners

The Brown County Board will discuss several public‑service items, including a public health nuisance ordinance and updates on county health policies. Key financial matters include the proposed property tax levy for 2026 and the 2026 county budget and levy public hearing. Infrastructure topics cover tile replacement repairs on County Ditches 16, 44, and 62, and an agreement with MnDOT for the County Road Safety Plan.

• Proposed Property Tax Levy for 2026 (10 mins)
• 2026 County Budget and Levy Public Hearing (2 mins)
• Local Agency/MnDOT Agreement for Federal Participation in County Road Safety Plan (5 mins)
• County Ditch 16, 44, and 62 Tile Replacement Repairs (3 mins each)
• Convene Public Hearing for Public Health Nuisance Ordinance (5 mins)

The commissioners coordinated calendars for the next two weeks. No approvals, denials, or votes were recorded. The meeting included a notice of a telework policy workshop and a virtual drainage authority meeting.

Board of Commissioners

The Brown County Board will approve the previous meeting’s minutes, review claims payments, and award the opioid settlement grant. New business includes a sheriff’s activity report and several equipment purchases such as a LUCAS machine for the jail, a moving target system, and APX consolettes funded by 9‑1‑1 dollars. The board will also consider drainage ditch repair requests, a highway pneumatic‑tired roller, a phone system replacement, and planning commission preliminary plat applications.

• Opioid Settlement Grant Award
• Purchase LUCAS machine for the jail
• Purchase two APX consolettes with 9‑1‑1 funds
• Drainage Ditch Repair and Payment Request(s)
• Replacement Phone System

The Brown County Board approved the consent‑agenda payments of $76,213.06 for general government claims and $75,366.41 for human‑services claims. It awarded multiple construction and equipment contracts, including a $30,447.62 ditch‑crossing culvert contract and a $15,171.10 LUCAS machine for the jail. The Board also approved a Whole‑of‑State IT service agreement and authorized $220,553.06 in Social Services claims during closed session.

• Approved General Government claims payment $76,213.06 (consent agenda)
• Approved Human Services claims payment $75,366.41 (consent agenda)
• Awarded ditch‑crossing culvert contract to Sandgren Trucking $30,447.62 (5‑0 vote)
• Approved purchase of LUCAS machine for jail $15,171.10 (carried)
• Approved purchase of two APX consoles with 9‑1‑1 funds $21,854.40 (carried)
• Approved Whole‑of‑State IT service agreement (5‑0 vote)
• Authorized Social Services claims payment $220,553.06 in closed session (carried)
• Approved preliminary plat APP‑P‑0169 for Weiss Subdivision (5‑0 vote)

General

The Brown County Park Commission will discuss the Lake Hanska Beach Project, which involved sand placement and a clay berm to manage surface‑water sand runoff. Staff will also present three options for a new Lake Hanska camping reservation program. The commission will consider these items before any action.

• Lake Hanska Beach Project – sand hauled in and a clay berm built to address surface‑water sand runoff
• Lake Hanska Camping Reservations Program – staff presented three reservation options for discussion

The commission approved the August 4 meeting minutes unanimously (4‑0). It then voted to recommend that the County Board adopt the ResNexus system for Lake Hanska camping reservations, also unanimously (4‑0). No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved August 4 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Recommended County Board approve ResNexus camping reservation system (4-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on application APP-P-0169, which proposes the preliminary plat for the Weiss Subdivision. The commission will consider the subdivision's layout and related zoning recommendations. Recommendations will be forwarded to the Brown County Board of Commissioners on September 16, 2025.

• Public hearing on Application APP-P-0169 – Preliminary Plat of Weiss Subdivision
• Zoning report and recommendations to be sent to the Board of Commissioners

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved the August 12, 2025 minutes by a 5‑0 vote. It then recommended approval of the Weiss Subdivision preliminary plat with a required easement for Lot 1, also by a 5‑0 vote. The commission likewise recommended approval of the Laraway Subdivision and the Japanese Martyrs Ball Field Subdivision preliminary plats, each by unanimous 5‑0 votes.

• Approved August 12, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Recommended approval of Weiss Subdivision plat with easement condition (5-0)
• Recommended approval of Laraway Subdivision plat (5-0)
• Recommended approval of Japanese Martyrs Ball Field Subdivision plat (5-0)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on variance application APP-V-0078 filed by Jane Mundt-Dauer for Lot 7, Block 2 Meadow Creek 2nd Addition in Cottonwood Township. The variance seeks to reduce the rear setback from 40 feet to 28 feet and the highway setback from 150 feet to 143.5 feet to allow a 16‑by‑14‑foot porch and a 16‑by‑17‑foot deck in the R‑1 Residential District. The board will also approve the minutes from the August 12, 2025 meeting and set the next meeting for October 14, 2025.

• Public hearing on variance APP-V-0078 (setback reduction for porch and deck)
• Approval of August 12, 2025 meeting minutes
• Next Board of Adjustment meeting scheduled for October 14, 2025

The Board approved the August 12, 2025 meeting minutes by a 4‑0 vote. It then approved variance application #APP‑V‑0078 for Jane Mundt‑Dauer, allowing reduced rear and highway setbacks for a porch and deck in the R‑1 Residential District, also by a unanimous 4‑0 vote.

• Approved August 12, 2025 minutes (4-0)
• Approved variance application #APP-V-0078 granting reduced setbacks (4-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Brown County Board of Commissioners will review official proceedings, approve general government claims, and consider drainage ditch repair requests. The meeting also includes a Highway Department update and personnel committee recommendations.

• Approval of previous meeting's official proceedings and synopsis
• General government claims approval
• Drainage Ditch Repair and Payment Request(s)
• Highway Department Monthly Update Report
• Personnel Committee Recommendations

The Brown County Board approved the consent agenda, including a $161,410.03 payment for General Government claims and a $2,200 drainage repair. It authorized the chair to sign orders for preliminary hearings on County Ditch 16 and County Ditch 74 improvements. Several HR benefit proposals were denied, including an increased HSA contribution, a floating holiday, sick‑leave payout changes, and a vacation‑bank addition.

• Approved payment of General Government claims $161,410.03 (motion carried)
• Authorized Board chair to sign Order and Notice of Preliminary Hearing for County Ditch 16 (motion carried)
• Authorized Board chair to sign Order and Notice of continued Preliminary Hearing for County Ditch 74 (motion carried)
• Approved drainage repair for Cottonwood Culvert/Crossing $2,200 (motion carried)
• Denied increased HSA contribution for non‑union employees by $250 (vote 1‑4, failed)
• Denied addition of a floating holiday for non‑union employees (vote 5‑0, carried)
• Denied adjustment of sick‑leave payout percentages (vote 1‑4, failed)
• Denied vacation‑bank addition for exempt employees (vote 2‑3, failed)

Board of Commissioners

The Brown County Board will consider several items, including a tobacco license for Pig & Plow LLC, a case‑works software purchase, and a remodel of the Human Services lobby. They will also schedule a public hearing on a Public Health Nuisance Ordinance and vote on buying digital radar speed signs funded by a SHIP grant.

• Approve Tobacco License for Pig & Plow LLC
• Authorize Caseworks software purchase
• Approve Human Services lobby remodel
• Schedule public hearing for Public Health Nuisance Ordinance
• Purchase digital radar speed signs with SHIP grant funding

The board approved a $35,706.13 purchase of server software from CDW‑G. It also approved $29,353.21 for a Human Services lobby remodel and authorized several equipment purchases, including radar speed signs and a drone bundle. A public hearing was scheduled for September 23, 2025 to consider revisions to the Public Health Nuisance Ordinance. The board also endorsed a letter of support for Springfield’s request for EDA disaster supplemental assistance.

• Approved $35,706.13 server software purchase from CDW‑G (5‑0)
• Approved $29,353.21 Human Services lobby remodel expenditures (5‑0)
• Approved purchase of two radar speed signs for Comfrey and Hanska
• Approved purchase of Autel Robotics EVO II 640T drone bundle (5‑0)
• Approved $3,733.15 human services claims payments (consent agenda)
• Approved letter of support for Springfield’s EDA disaster supplemental assistance
• Scheduled public hearing on Sep 23, 2025 for Public Health Nuisance Ordinance revisions
• Authorized Board Chair to sign dam inspection report

Board of Commissioners

The Brown County Board of Commissioners will consider a resolution establishing a bridge replacement priority list and will discuss multiple infrastructure items, including drainage ditch repairs, preliminary engineering hearings for county ditches, and a roof replacement for the Highway Department's Springfield shop. Additional topics include a sheriff's office activity report, a software license renewal for door security, and the July 2025 budget report. The meeting also includes a closed‑session discussion of social services claims payments and a potential highway department property purchase.

• Resolution 2025-15: Bridge Replacement Priority List Resolution
• Drainage Ditch Repair and Payment Request(s)
• Preliminary Hearing Continuation for County Ditch 74
• Preliminary Engineering Report Hearing for County Ditch 16
• Highway Department Springfield Shop Roof Replacement

The Brown County Board approved a series of financial claims, infrastructure repairs, and project awards. It adopted a resolution supporting an updated bridge replacement priority list and added five highways to the permitted 90/000‑97/000 truck‑weight route map. The board also granted an interim use permit for a new gravel‑mining operation and authorized $183,632.85 in Social Services payments in closed session.

• Authorized payment of General Government claims totaling $281,128.41
• Approved Human Services claims totaling $147,179.57
• Approved drainage repair contracts for Eden and Prairieville sections (total $24,? ) as normal maintenance
• Awarded Springfield shop roof replacement to Clements Lumber, Inc. for $21,049.00
• Passed Resolution 2025‑15 supporting the updated bridge replacement priority list (5‑0 roll‑call vote)
• Added five highways to the permitted 90/97k route map: CSAH 22, CSAH 24, CR 102, CSAH 4, CSAH 10, CSAH 21, CSAH 28
• Approved Interim Use Permit for a gravel‑mining operation in Stark Township (5‑0 roll‑call vote)
• Authorized payment of Social Services claims totaling $183,632.85 in closed session

Planning Commission

The Brown County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding an interim use permit application. The commission will also review plats and provide recommendations to the County Board.

• Public hearing for Interim Use Permit APP-I-0022 filed by Lucas Heiderscheidt for a gravel mining operation including extraction, crushing, processing, screening, and a hot-mix plant

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved the July 15, 2025 minutes unanimously. It then voted to recommend approval of Interim Use Permit APP-I-0022 for a new gravel mining operation, attaching three conditions, with a 5‑0 vote. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved July 15, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Recommended approval of Interim Use Permit APP-I-0022 with conditions (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Board of Adjustment

The Brown County Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to consider a variance request that would reduce a lot size from 2.50 acres to 1.63 acres for a property in the A-1 Agricultural Protection Zoning District.

• Public hearing for variance APP-V-0077 (Lisa Domeier/Weiss Family Trust)
• Variance request to reduce lot size by 0.87 acres in A-1 Agricultural District
• Next meeting scheduled for September 9, 2025

The Board approved the minutes from the July 15, 2025 meeting by a unanimous 3‑0 vote. It then approved variance application #APP-V-0077, allowing the lot size to be reduced from 2.50 acres to 1.63 acres, with the condition that no future dwelling unit be built on the lot. Both actions were approved unanimously (3‑0). The meeting was adjourned.

• Approved July 15, 2025 minutes (3-0)
• Approved variance APP-V-0077 reducing lot size to 1.63 acres, condition no future dwelling (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting

Board of Commissioners

The Brown County Board of Commissioners will consider several items, including a resolution to acquire land from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Other agenda items include a drainage ditch repair payment request, updates from the highway department, and a presentation on Minnesota paid leave. Budget reports for May 2025 and the second quarter of 2025 will also be reviewed.

• Drainage ditch repair and payment request(s)
• Highway Department monthly update report
• Asset Management Software renewal
• Integrity presentation on MN paid leave
• Resolution No. 2025-13: MN DNR land acquisition

The Brown County Board approved the purchase of 36.1 acres in Mulligan Township for the DNR's Wildlife Management Area (vote 5‑0). It also approved a drainage repair contract, a three‑year IT asset‑management agreement, and a partnership for Minnesota Paid Medical Leave. Additional approvals included a conservation‑easement certification and the May and Q2 2025 budget reports.

• Approved Wood Lake State Land Acquisition of 36.1 acres (5‑0 vote)
• Approved drainage repair contract for culvert crossing ($1,230.15)
• Approved 3‑year agreement with Real Asset Management, Inc. for asset tracking
• Approved partnership with Integrity and Metlife for Minnesota Paid Medical Leave
• Approved certification of 73‑acre conservation easement project in Mulligan Township
• Accepted and filed May 2025 Budget Report and Supplemental Budget Report
• Accepted and filed Q2 2025 Budget Report and Supplemental Budget Report
• Approved consent agenda items including general government claims and IT surplus equipment

General

The Brown County Park Commission is seeking direction on managing ash trees affected by emerald ash borer at Mound Creek County Park. The body will also discuss whether to replant trees at Lost Dog and Fox Hunters County Park. Additionally, the commission will review the status of a permit amendment for the Treml Park outlet.

• Management of ash trees at Mound Creek County Park
• Replanting decision for Lost Dog and Fox Hunters County Park driveway
• Status of MN DNR permit amendment for Treml Park outlet repair

The Park Commission voted to remove dead ash trees throughout county parks and to forego replanting along the entire Mound Creek driveway, instead supporting mixed‑species planting in high‑use areas. It also approved a vegetation plan for the driveway and parking lot at Lost Dog and Fox Hunters Park. The next meeting was scheduled for September 15, 2025 at Lake Hanska Park.

• Approved May 5 meeting minutes (3‑0)
• Approved systematic removal of ash trees in all county parks, focusing on dead trees (3‑0)
• Approved recommendation not to replant trees along the entire Mound Creek driveway, but to support mixed‑species reforestation in use areas (3‑0)
• Approved support for developing a vegetation plan for the driveway and parking lot area at Lost Dog and Fox Hunters Park (3‑0)
• Approved moving the next meeting to September 15, 2025 at 6:30 pm at Lake Hanska Park (3‑0)

Board of Commissioners

The Brown County Board of Commissioners will review a consent agenda covering claims, staffing and a lease agreement, then discuss new business items including an ABLE accounts policy, a KVL $5,000 purchase, a preliminary hearing for County Ditch 74, a drainage ditch maintenance request, a project award for CSAH 10 streambank armoring, daycare consult agreements, two resolutions (IMMTRACK JPA termination and agreement execution), and a generator switch. The board will also consider a Planning Commission recommendation for Conditional Use Permit Application APP‑C‑0185 and hold a closed‑session item on social services claims payments. The meeting concludes with committee reports, calendar coordination, and a notice of a post‑meeting workshop on Human Services mandates versus non‑mandates.

• Project Award – SP 008-610-028 CSAH 10 Streambank Armoring
• Resolution No. 2025-11: South Central Regional IMMTRACK JPA Termination
• Resolution No. 2025-12: Execution of Agreement Authorization
• KVL 5000 Purchase
• Preliminary Hearing Continuation for County Ditch 74

The Brown County Board approved several items, including a $508,353.17 contract for the CSAH 10 streambank armoring project, a $10,169.47 purchase of portable radios, and a $202,543.83 payment of social services claims. It also adopted the ABLE accounts policy, approved a generator switch bid for the Law Enforcement Center, and granted a conditional use permit for an Xcel Energy substation.

• Removed Preliminary Hearing Continuation for County Ditch 74 from agenda (motion carried)
• Approved ABLE Accounts Policy (motion carried)
• Purchased KVL 5000 radios for $10,169.47 from 911 funds (motion carried)
• Approved drainage ditch tree, brush, and weed control spraying payments (motion carried)
• Awarded CSAH 10 Streambank Armoring contract to M.R. Paving & Excavating, Inc. for $508,353.17 (motion carried)
• Approved 2025‑2026 public health daycare consultation agreements at $52 per hour with three centers (motion carried)
• Accepted termination of South Central Regional IMMtrack Joint Powers Agreement (Resolution 2025‑1) – vote 5‑0
• Authorized payment of Social Services claims totaling $202,543.83 (motion carried)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to consider a conditional use permit application for an electrical substation. The body will also review a zoning report and prepare recommendations for the County Board.

• Public hearing for Conditional Use Permit APP-C-0185 filed by Ella Clobes of Xcel Energy for a 69kv electrical substation

The commission approved the June 10, 2025 minutes by a 5-0 vote. It then recommended that the County Board approve Conditional Use Permit APP-C-0185 for a 69kV electrical substation on property owned by Northern States Power Company in the A-1 Agricultural Protection District. The recommendation passed unanimously, 5-0. The meeting was adjourned after the votes.

• Approved June 10, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Recommended approval of Conditional Use Permit APP-C-0185 (5-0)

Board of Adjustment

The Brown County Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on four variance requests. The applications seek reduced setbacks for a garage, a cold‑storage building, an advertisement sign, and an electric substation. Each variance pertains to a different zoning district: R‑1 residential, A‑1 agricultural, I‑1 industrial, and A‑1 agricultural. The meeting will also note the next meeting date.

• APP‑V‑0073 – variance to reduce setback from 150 ft to 100.5 ft for a 30 ft × 30 ft garage in the R‑1 General Residential District (James Griebel)
• APP‑V‑0074 – variance to reduce setback from 110 ft to 80 ft for a 70 ft × 112 ft cold‑storage building in the A‑1 Agricultural Protection District (Roger Hauth)
• APP‑V‑0075 – variance to increase sign height from 20 ft to 30 ft for an advertisement sign in the I‑1 Limited Industrial District (Brad Hagfors, Franklin Outdoors Advertising Company)
• APP‑V‑0076 – variance to reduce setback from 110 ft to 65 ft for a new electric substation in the A‑1 Agricultural Protection District (Ella Clobes, Xcel Energy)

The Board of Adjustment approved the corrected minutes from June 10, 2025 by a 4‑0 vote. It then granted four separate variance requests for a garage, a cold‑storage building, an advertisement sign, and an electric substation, with votes of 5‑0, 4‑1, 5‑0, and 5‑0 respectively. All variances were approved despite differing concerns raised during discussion.

• Approved June 10, 2025 minutes with corrections (4-0)
• Approved variance APP-V-0073 for James Griebel garage (5-0)
• Approved variance APP-V-0074 for Roger Hauth cold‑storage building (4-1, Stadheim dissenting)
• Approved variance APP-V-0075 for Brad Hagfors advertisement sign (5-0)
• Approved variance APP-V-0076 for Ella Clobes Xcel Energy substation (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Brown County Board of Commissioners will review a grant award to the Families First Children’s Collaborative, a water joint powers agreement for the Lake Shetek project, and a streambank armoring project on County State‑Aid Highway 10. Additional agenda items include a drainage ditch repair payment request, a county road/street closure request, and staffing positions for human services and the sheriff’s office.

• Drainage ditch repair and payment request
• County road/street closure request
• SP 008-610-028 Streambank Armoring Project on CSAH 10
• Families First Children’s Collaborative: Sauer Family Foundation grant award
• Red Rock Rural Water Joint Powers Agreement: Lake Shetek Project

The board approved multiple infrastructure and staffing items, including eight drainage repairs, a temporary road closure for a tractor roll‑in, and the CSAH 10 streambank armor project. It also approved a social‑worker position in the draft 2026 budget, the use of a grant for the Family and Community Strengths Survey, and a water‑joint‑powers agreement to connect about 350 residences in Murray County. A proposal for an additional deputy sergeant was rejected.

• Approved eight drainage repair requests (carried)
• Approved County Road/Street closure for Pig & Plow tractor roll‑in (carried)
• Accepted and filed CSAH 10 Streambank Project bid results (carried)
• Approved 1 FTE Social Worker – Aging and Disability Services (3-2 vote)
• Approved Families First grant use for survey incentives (carried)
• Approved 11 Brown County Public Health Policies for 2025 review (carried)
• Rejected additional Deputy Sergeant position (1-4 vote)
• Approved Red Rock Rural Water Joint Powers Agreement for 350 homes (carried)

Board of Commissioners

The Brown County Board of Commissioners will review and vote on several items, including a letter of support for a transit propane bus and a resolution to enter a State of Minnesota Transit Services Agreement. The agenda also includes updates and reports on human services, public health, licensing programs, and performance measures. Additional items cover library board appointments, a sheriff surplus declaration, and a mental‑health client assistance agreement with Inspire Services.

• Resolution No. 2025-9: State of Minnesota Transit Services Agreement
• Transit Propane Bus Letter of Support
• Mental Health Client Assistance Program Agreement with Inspire Services
• Library Board Appointments
• Sheriff Surplus Declaration

The commissioners accepted Resolution No. 2025-9, adopting the State of Minnesota Transit Services Agreement as outlined in the 2026 transit budget. They also approved a letter of support for a grant to purchase two propane‑powered buses for the Hermann Express, and authorized several routine payments and report filings, including a $1,100 payment to OMG National and $311.95 for Social Services claims. The board convened a closed session on social services payments before reconvening the open session.

• Accepted Resolution No. 2025-9, adopting the State of Minnesota Transit Services Agreement (approved)
• Approved Transit Propane Bus Letter of Support for grant to purchase two propane vehicles for Hermann Express (approved)
• Authorized payment of $1,100 to OMG National (approved)
• Authorized payment of $311.95 for Social Services claims (approved)
• Approved participation in the Performance Measures Program and acceptance of the 2025 Performance Measures Report (approved, roll‑call vote 4‑0)
• Accepted and filed the Human Services Monthly Update report (approved)
• Accepted and filed the 2025 Q2 Public Health Update report (approved)
• Convene and later close a closed session to consider Social Services Payments (closed session convened and then ceased)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review staffing reports, grant applications, and infrastructure requests. The meeting includes discussions on a 2026 Deputy Sergeant position and two final plat applications recommended by the Planning Commission.

• Deputy Sergeant Position for 2026
• Replacement UPS for 911 Dispatch
• Final Plat Application APP-P-0166
• Final Plat Application APP-P-0167
• Cottonwood-Middle MN Watershed Grant Agreement

The board approved the consent agenda items, withholding a $1,100 warrant to OMG National pending legal opinion. It tabled the Deputy Sergeant position in the draft 2026 budget until June 24, 2025 (3‑1 vote). The board also approved purchases of a UPS ($38,735) and electrical work ($8,165) (4‑0), a professional development grant ($18,174), a drainage repair ($10,708), a road closure for CSAH 36 on July 11, 2025, a final plat application (APP‑P‑0166) (4‑0), and authorized $213,454.46 in Social Services payments.

• Approved consent agenda items, withholding $1,100 warrant to OMG National (motion carried)
• Tabled Deputy Sergeant position in draft 2026 budget until June 24, 2025 (vote 3-1)
• Approved purchase of UPS ($38,735) and electrical work ($8,165) (vote 4-0)
• Approved MDH professional development grant ($18,174) (motion carried)
• Approved drainage repair for Mulligan Culvert ($10,708) (motion carried)
• Approved road closure for CSAH 36 on July 11, 2025 (motion carried)
• Approved final plat application APP‑P‑0166 (replat) (vote 4-0)
• Authorized $213,454.46 Social Services payments (motion carried)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider two final plat applications: APP-P-0166 for the Weber Brothers Subdivision and APP-P-0167 for the Boesch Third Subdivision. The commission will also review a zoning report. Minutes from the May 13, 2025 meeting will be approved.

• APP-P-0166 – Final Plat of Weber Brothers Subdivision
• APP-P-0167 – Final Plat of Boesch Third Subdivision
• Public Hearing
• Zoning Report
• Approval of May 13, 2025 meeting minutes

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved the May 13 minutes by a 4-0 vote. It then unanimously recommended that the County Board approve Final Plat Application APP-P-0166 for Weber Brothers Subdivision and Final Plat Application APP-P-0167 for Boesch Third Subdivision.

• Approved May 13 minutes (4-0)
• Recommended approval of Final Plat APP-P-0166 to County Board (4-0)
• Recommended approval of Final Plat APP-P-0167 to County Board (4-0)

Board of Adjustment

The Brown County Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on two variance applications. The first, APP-V-0071, filed by Darvin Turbes for Cottonwood Township property in the B-1 Business Highway District, seeks a 51‑foot reduction from the required 145‑foot road setback and a 6‑foot reduction from the side‑yard setback. The second, APP-V-0072, filed by Jill Nelson for a Home Township property in the A-1 Agricultural Protection District, seeks a reduction from a 10‑foot setback to 4‑foot‑6‑inch for a septic holding tank. The board will consider these requests and any public comments.

• APP-V-0071 variance: 51‑ft reduction from 145‑ft road setback & 6‑ft reduction from side‑yard in B-1 Business Highway District
• APP-V-0072 variance: reduction from 10‑ft to 4‑ft 6‑in setback for septic tank in A-1 Agricultural Protection District
• Public hearing on variance applications

The board unanimously approved the June 10 meeting minutes. It approved variance APP‑V‑0071 for Darvin Turbes with a 4‑1 vote, dissenting board member Jim Krueger. It approved variance APP‑V‑0072 for Jill Nelson with a unanimous 5‑0 vote. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved variance APP-V-0071 (4-1)
• Approved variance APP-V-0072 (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Brown County Board of Commissioners will approve claims, review liquor and tobacco licenses, and discuss several infrastructure projects including culvert replacements and a digital radar speed sign grant.

• Approval of General Government Claims
• Review of 2025 On-Sale and Off-Sale Liquor Licenses
• Review of 2025 Tobacco Licenses
• Culvert replacement on 140th Ave in Linden Township
• Culvert replacement on 110th St in Bashaw Township

The board approved a memorandum of understanding with the Minnesota Department of Public Safety for a 911 mapped ALI software service. It also approved a $6,921 SHIP grant for digital radar speed signs and awarded two culvert‑replacement contracts totaling about $383,000. Additional actions included hiring a part‑time License Bureau Technician, amending a lease with the Minnesota Department of Corrections, and adopting the highway department monthly update.

• Approved MnDPS Emergency Communications Network MOU with RapidDeploy and RapidSOS – carried
• Approved SHIP Grant Agreement for $6,921 to purchase digital radar speed signs – carried
• Awarded SAP 008-599-061 contract to Mathiowetz Construction Company for Linden Township Culvert Replacement, low bid $180,351.75 – carried
• Awarded SAP 008-599-060 contract to Midwest Contracting, LLC for Bashaw Township Culvert Replacement, low bid $202,816.25 – carried
• Approved part‑time, benefit‑eligible License Bureau Technician position – carried
• Approved amendment of Lease No. 12319 with MnDOC to increase space and reduce term – carried
• Approved acceptance and filing of Highway Department Monthly Update – carried
• Approved purchase up to $25,000 from MnDOC for STS van, wood splitters, and trailers (75% cost) – carried

General

The Brown County Park Commission will consider and likely approve a cost‑share contract of up to $8,662.90 for spraying at Mound Creek County Park. The board will discuss repair plans for the damaged Iberia Canoe Landing in coordination with the State Transportation System and the highway department. They will also review the beaver issue at Treml Park, including a permit to trap beavers that are blocking culverts.

• Mound Creek Spraying Cost‑Share contract up to $8,662.90 (75% of cost)
• Repairs needed for Iberia Canoe Landing; coordination with STS and highway department
• Beaver blockage at Treml Park; permit obtained to trap beavers

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review the April 2025 budget report and establish guidelines and schedules for the 2026 budget. The meeting includes discussions on human services, school contracts, and highway maintenance.

• 2026 Budget Guidelines and Review Schedule
• Highway Maintenance Striping Bids
• 2025-2026 School Contracts
• Drainage Ditch Repair and Payment Request(s)
• Property Tax Specialist job description and proposed grade

The Brown County Board approved a contract with Sir Lines-A-Lot to stripe about 104 miles of bituminous roads and 20 miles of concrete roads for $257,870. It also approved family facilitator contracts for four school districts, declined to renew the public‑health school contracts for 2025‑2026 (3‑1 vote), and authorized drainage repairs totaling $2,070. Additional actions included a job‑grade change for the Property Tax Specialist (4‑0 vote) and adoption of the 2026 budget policy and guidelines.

• Approved family facilitator contracts with area school districts (motion carried)
• Approved non‑renewal of Brown County Public Health school contracts for 2025‑2026 (3‑1 vote)
• Approved drainage repair payments: $1,170 for Mulligan 24 Replacement and $900 for Mulligan 5 Surface Intake (motion carried)
• Awarded 2025 highway maintenance striping contract to Sir Lines‑A‑Lot for $257,870 (motion carried)
• Approved Property Tax Specialist job description change and advertised vacancy (4‑0 vote)
• Accepted and filed April 2025 Budget Report and Supplemental Budget Report (motion carried)
• Approved Year 2026 Budget Policy (motion carried)
• Approved Year 2026 Budget Guidelines, including 3.5% salary plan adjustment (motion carried)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss infrastructure maintenance, including courthouse flooring and concrete replacement. They will review three plat applications from the Planning Commission and a speed study resolution for CSAH 5. The meeting also includes a grant request for a lactation room.

• Resolution 2025-8: CSAH 5 Speed Study Resolution
• Final Plat Application APP-P-0165 and Preliminary Plat Applications APP-P-0166 and APP-P-0167
• Lactation Room SHIP Grant Funding Request
• Courthouse Flooring Replacement
• Quitclaim Deed in Sleepy Eye

The Board approved a $250,119.47 payment for Social Services claims in a closed‑session vote. It also approved a 4‑0 vote for a speed study on CSAH 5, changed the Communications Lieutenant position to exempt, and adopted several construction and infrastructure contracts including drainage repairs, an ADA plan update, and sprinkler inspections. Additional actions included approving plat applications for three subdivisions, a quitclaim deed in Sleepy Eye, and appointing members to the Wood Lake Taskforce.

• Approved $250,119.47 Social Services payments (closed session, carried)
• Approved speed study on CSAH 5 from TH 14 to CSAH 24 (vote 4-0)
• Changed Communications Lieutenant position to exempt (vote 4-0)
• Approved drainage repair contracts (carried)
• Approved ADA Transition Plan update for $12,606 plus optional tasks (carried)
• Approved sprinkler system inspection contracts $4,300 and $1,550 (vote 3-0-1, one abstention)
• Approved cooling system maintenance contract $4,342.18 with cost‑share (vote 3-0-1, one abstention)
• Approved additional Quitclaim Deed in Sleepy Eye (carried)

Planning Commission

The Brown County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on application APP-P-0166 to consider the preliminary plat of the Weber Brothers Subdivision. It will also review the final plat of the Pleasant View 2nd Subdivision (APP-P-0165) and the preliminary plat of the Boesch Third Subdivision (APP-P-0167). A zoning report will be presented, and the minutes from the April 8, 2025 meeting will be approved.

• Public hearing – APP-P-0166: Preliminary plat of Weber Brothers Subdivision
• Review – APP-P-0165: Final plat of Pleasant View 2nd Subdivision
• Review – APP-P-0167: Preliminary plat of Boesch Third Subdivision
• Zoning report
• Approval of April 8, 2025 meeting minutes

The commission approved the minutes from the April 8, 2025 meeting by a 4‑0 vote. It then recommended approval of Preliminary Plat Application APP‑P‑0166, Final Plat Application APP‑P‑0165, and Preliminary Plat Application APP‑P‑0167 to the County Board, each by a 4‑0 unanimous vote.

• Approved minutes from April 8, 2025 (4-0)
• Recommended approval of Preliminary Plat APP-P-0166 to County Board (4-0)
• Recommended approval of Final Plat APP-P-0165 to County Board (4-0)
• Recommended approval of Preliminary Plat APP-P-0167 to County Board (4-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will conduct a public hearing regarding a Social Host Ordinance. The meeting includes discussions on several highway rehabilitation and widening projects and personnel matters.

• Public hearing for Social Host Ordinance
• Shoulder Widening Project on CSAH 3 (SAP 008-603-023)
• Surface Rehabilitation Projects on CSAH 2, CSAH 3, CSAH 4, CSAH 12, and CSAH 23
• Streambank Armoring Project on CSAH 10 (SP 008-610-028)
• Stark Baseball Club Off-site Gambling Application

The Brown County Board adopted the Social Host Ordinance (2025‑2) by a 5‑0 roll‑call vote. It approved multiple infrastructure contracts, including a $1.1 M shoulder‑widening project and a $4.38 M surface‑rehabilitation contract, and authorized a cost‑share grant of up to $8,662.90 for weed control. The board transferred the Emergency Manager position to the Sheriff’s Department and tabled changes to the Communications Lieutenant job description pending further research. A resolution declared May as Mental Health Awareness Month.

• Adopted Brown County Social Host Ordinance No. 2025‑2 (5‑0 roll‑call vote)
• Approved cost‑share contract with Brown Soil and Water Conservation District, up to $8,662.90 (75% share) (motion carried)
• Approved drainage repair payments: $5,835.00 for Sigel and $607.00 for Home (motion carried)
• Awarded shoulder‑widening contract to OMG Midwest Inc., low bid $1,111,405.35 (motion carried)
• Awarded surface‑rehabilitation contracts to Central Specialties, low bid $4,375,165.30 (motion carried)
• Set bid letting date for CSAH 10 Streambank Armoring Project: June 25 2025, 10:00 AM (motion carried)
• Tabled changes to Communications Lieutenant job description pending research (motion carried)
• Approved transfer of Emergency Manager position to Sheriff’s Department with pay‑grade increase (motion carried)

General

The Park Commission will meet to elect a chair and vice chair and approve minutes from November 2024. The agenda includes reports on park activities and discussion of old business.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Approval of November 5, 2024 minutes
• Park Reports
• Old Business discussion

The Brown County Park Commission elected Tom Schmitz as Chair and Don Wellner as Vice Chair, each by a 4-0 vote. The commission also approved the November 5 meeting minutes with a 4-0 vote and then adjourned the meeting unanimously.

• Elected Tom Schmitz as Chair (4-0)
• Elected Don Wellner as Vice Chair (4-0)
• Approved November 5 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss several human services reports and grant applications. The meeting includes decisions on road infrastructure repairs and a server refresh. The board will also review the Q1 2025 Budget Report.

• Culvert replacement and approach work on 110th St in Bashaw Township
• Culvert replacement and approach work on 140th Ave in Linden Township
• Minnesota Department of Public Safety Lease Renewal
• Community Living Infrastructure (CLI) Grant
• Q1 2025 Budget Report

The board approved its consent agenda and accepted several agency reports. It authorized a $2,000 software contract, a $20,150 purchase of three servers, and the submission of a Community Living Infrastructure grant request with a $5,370,000 base allocation. Additional actions included awarding a weed‑control contract for Mound Creek Park, approving a drainage repair, setting bid dates for two culvert replacement projects, creating a Woodlake flood‑taskforce, and accepting the Q1 2025 budget report.

• Approved consent agenda items
• Authorized Title IV‑E administrative agreement for parent legal representation
• Authorized submission of CLI grant request (base allocation $5,370,000)
• Approved MnCCC BlueZone Scripting contract with Clarity Solutions for $2,000
• Approved purchase of three servers from TSG Server & Storage for $20,150
• Awarded weed‑control bid to L&M Road Services for Mound Creek Park ($83/acre for ~74 acres)
• Approved drainage repair order CD74 – Sigel 1719 Televising for $4,680.80
• Set bid letting dates for Bashaw Culvert and Linden Culvert replacement projects (May 28, 2025)

Board of Commissioners

The Brown County Board of Commissioners will consider a contract agreement for the 2025 MnDNR Boat and Water Safety Grant. Other items include a United Way grant application, a public hearing schedule for a Social Host Ordinance, a consulting agreement with Masa, and updates on highway maintenance markings and land‑use planning. The meeting also features reports from the sheriff’s office, human services claims, staffing, and various planning commission recommendations.

• 2025 MnDNR Boat and Water Safety Grant Contract Agreement
• United Way of Brown County Area Grant Application
• Schedule Public Hearing for Social Host Ordinance
• Masa Consulting Agreement
• 2025 Highway Maintenance Pavement Markings

The commissioners authorized payment of $155,271.05 for social services claims in a closed‑session motion. They set a public hearing for a county‑wide Social Host Ordinance on May 6, 2025, and tabled a $28,000 MASA Consulting Agreement pending additional quotes. Additional approvals included a $290‑per‑acre spray contract for drainage ditches, a conditional use permit for a 15‑dog kennel, and a $52,300 land‑use plan update.

• Approved $155,271.05 social services claims payment (closed session)
• Set public hearing for Social Host Ordinance on May 6, 2025
• Tabled MASA Consulting Agreement $28,000 until other quotes obtained
• Approved spray contract with L&M Road Services at $290 per acre (3‑year)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for 15‑dog kennel (5‑0 vote)
• Approved Preliminary Plat for Pleasant View 2nd Subdivision (5‑0 vote)
• Approved Final Plat for Stadick 3rd Subdivision (5‑0 vote)
• Approved $52,300 land‑use plan update (5‑0 vote)

Planning Commission

The Brown County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a conditional use permit for a dog kennel. The commission will also consider a preliminary plat and a final plat for two different subdivisions.

• Public hearing for APP-C-0182: dog kennel with up to 15 dogs in Cottonwood Township
• Review of Preliminary Plat for Pleasant View 2nd Subdivision (APP-P-0165)
• Review of Final Plat for Stadick 3rd Subdivision (APP-P-0164)

Board of Commissioners

The Brown County Board of Commissioners will consider a resolution to sell tax‑forfeited land and will discuss several items including a buoy marker purchase for Mound Creek Park, a highway department update, an addendum for a shoulder‑widening project on County State‑Aid Highway 3, and other resolutions and updates. Additional business includes commissioner committee reports and calendar coordination.

• Resolution No. 2025-6: Sale of Tax-Forfeited Land
• Mound Creek Park Swimming Area Buoy Marker Purchase
• Addendum: SAP 008-603-023 Shoulder Widening Project on CSAH 3
• Resolution No. 2025-5: SAP 008-625-007 & 008-627-033
• 2025 SCHA Delegation Agreement

The Brown County Board approved a resolution to sell the forfeited property at 124 Park Avenue to the City of Springfield for $500 plus applicable fees, with a unanimous 5‑0 vote. The board also approved a $2,166.52 purchase of buoys and safety equipment for Mound Creek Park, set a bid‑letting date for the CSAH 3 shoulder‑widening project, and accepted final surface‑rehabilitation work on CSAH 25 and 27. Additional approvals included a coroner‑services contract with Ramsey County and the 2025 South County Health Alliance delegation agreement.

• Approved sale of 124 Park Avenue to City of Springfield for $500 plus fees (5-0)
• Approved purchase of swimming area buoys and rope floats for $2,166.52
• Set bid‑letting date for CSAH 3 Shoulder Widening Project (May 5, 2025)
• Approved final surface‑rehabilitation projects on CSAH 25 and 27 (5-0)
• Approved contract for coroner services from Ramsey County effective May 1, 2025
• Approved 2025 South County Health Alliance delegation agreement

Board of Commissioners

The Brown County Board of Commissioners will review and approve the previous meeting's minutes and a consent agenda. Commissioners will consider human services claims payments, a Leavenworth Baseball Association off‑site gambling application, and several purchase requests. A public hearing will be conducted for the Cannabis Business Ordinance. Additional updates on adult & disability services, human services, highway maintenance, and a drainage repair request will be discussed.

• Leavenworth Baseball Association off‑site gambling application
• Public hearing for Cannabis Business Ordinance (4 mins)
• Human Services Claims Payments
• Highway Maintenance Pickup Purchase
• JD 5 B&W Drainage Repair Request

The Board adopted the Brown County Cannabis Business Ordinance No. 2025‑1 by a 5‑0 roll‑call vote. It also approved purchases of a 2025 Ford F‑250 for $44,661.78 and a 2025 Ford F‑150 for $41,938.18, each with a 5‑0 vote. Additional actions included approving a $12,800 drainage repair contract and accepting several human‑services updates.

• Adopt Brown County Cannabis Business Ordinance No. 2025‑1 (5‑0 roll‑call vote)
• Approve purchase of 2025 Ford F‑250 from Chuck Spaeth Ford for $44,661.78 (5‑0 roll‑call vote)
• Approve purchase of 2025 Ford F‑150 from Chuck Spaeth Ford for $41,938.18 (5‑0 roll‑call vote)
• Approve $12,800 drainage repair contract for Judicial Ditch 5 Brown & Watonwan culvert project (carried)
• Accept and order file 2024 Adult and Disability Services Program Update (carried)
• Accept and order file Human Services Monthly Update report (carried)
• Approve consent agenda items including Human Services Claims Payments totaling $5,522.73 (carried)
• Approve Leavenworth Baseball Association Off‑site Gambling Application (carried)

Board of Commissioners

The Brown County Board of Commissioners will review agenda items, approve claims and reports, and consider several contracts and infrastructure projects. Among the new business items is a public hearing on a cannabis business ordinance. Additional items include recycling contracts, road rehabilitation bids, and equipment procurement. The meeting also includes budget reports and closed‑session claims payments.

• Public Hearing for Cannabis Business Ordinance
• Curbside Recycling Contract
• Hydro‑Vac Excavator Purchase
• Surface Rehabilitation Projects on CSAH 2, 3, 4, 12 & 23
• Resolution No. 2025-4: TH 14/CSAH 11 Rural Intersection Lighting Agreement

Planning Commission

The commission will hold a public hearing on an interim‑use permit (APP‑I‑0021) submitted by Andrew Lang of the Brown County Highway Department to allow extraction, crushing, screening, processing, and a hot‑mix plant at an existing gravel mine. It will also consider the final plat for the Schroepfer Acres Subdivision (APP‑P‑0163) and the preliminary plat for the Stadick 3rd Subdivision (APP‑P‑0164). A zoning report will be presented under other business.

• Interim Use Permit Application APP‑I‑0021 for gravel mine extraction, crushing, screening, processing, and hot‑mix plant
• Final Plat of Schroepfer Acres Subdivision (APP‑P‑0163)
• Preliminary Plat of Stadick 3rd Subdivision (APP‑P‑0164)
• Zoning Report under Other Business

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on variance application APP‑V‑0070 filed by Sam Heiderscheidt. The request seeks to reduce the required fifty‑foot non‑eroding bluff setback to thirty‑two feet in the A‑1 Agricultural Protection Zoning District. After the hearing the board may vote on granting the variance. Routine items include call to order and approval of the January 14, 2025 minutes.

• Public hearing on variance APP‑V‑0070 to reduce bluff setback from 50 ft to 32 ft in A‑1 Agricultural Protection Zoning District
• Approval of January 14, 2025 meeting minutes

Board of Commissioners

The Brown County Board of Commissioners will review its end‑of‑year cash management and investment report, consider removing tax‑forfeited lands from over‑the‑counter sales, and hear a petition for Improvement District 16, Branch 3. A Highway Department monthly update will be presented, and the board will discuss the Probation, Conditional Release and Supervised Release Delivery System. Additional items include commissioner committee reports and calendar coordination.

• Removal of tax‑forfeited lands from over‑the‑counter sales
• Petition for Improvement CD 16, Branch 3
• Probation, Conditional Release and Supervised Release Delivery System
• EOY Cash Management/Investment Report
• Highway Department Monthly Update Report

General

The Solid Waste Advisory Committee will elect officers and approve minutes from the September 30th meeting. It will discuss extending the RVS County-Wide Recycling Contract, review e-waste contract bids, and consider programs for mattress and tire recycling as well as fee waivers for non‑profits. The committee will also receive an update on the landfill.

• RVS County-Wide Recycling Contract Extension
• E-Waste Contract Bids
• Mattress Recycling Program Discussion
• Tire Recycling Discussion
• Request to Waive Fees for non-profits

Board of Commissioners

The Brown County Board of Commissioners will review routine agenda items and approve the meeting agenda. Commissioners will receive reports on child support, child protection, human services, and the county’s probation program. The board will consider a purchase of a Lund boat, motor, and trailer, a drainage ditch repair payment request, and a grave plot purchase for the Sleepy Eye Soldiers Rest. Finally, the board will vote on Resolution No. 2025-2 to support waiver services funding.

• Resolution No. 2025-2: Supporting Waiver Services Funding
• 2025 Lund Boat, Motor, and Trailer Purchase
• Drainage Ditch Repair and Payment Request(s)
• Sleepy Eye Soldiers Rest Grave Plot Purchase
• Human Services Claims Payments

Board of Commissioners

The Brown County Board will review and approve the agenda, then discuss several new business items. Items include a purchase of three 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe police vehicles, an IT backup archive server purchase, and a resolution to establish absentee and UOCAVA ballot boards. The board will also hear a drainage repair request for CD 74, weight restrictions for Spring Road, and other updates before adjourning.

• Sheriff’s Office purchase of three 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe police vehicles
• IT backup archive server purchase
• Resolution establishing absentee and UOCAVA ballot boards
• CD 74 drainage repair request
• Spring Road weight restrictions

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a preliminary plat and review two final plat applications. The body will also receive a zoning report.

• Public hearing for Preliminary Plat of Schroepfer Acres Subdivision (APP-P-0163)
• Final Plat Dairy Hills 2nd Subdivision (APP-P-0155)
• Final Plat Stern 3rd Subdivision (APP-P-0162)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review general government claims and property tax reports. The meeting includes discussions on drainage ditch repairs, highway seal coat oil, and public health service agreements.

• MOA between Children's Dental Services and Brown County Public Health
• Asthma Home Based Services Grant Funding
• MOU AFSCME Council 65 Lead Mechanic Position
• 2025 Highway Seal Coat Oil
• Establishment of UBS Brokerage Account

Board of Commissioners

The Brown County Board of Commissioners will review updates on the holiday project, housing services, and human services. They will discuss the 2024 write‑offs, a county vehicle purchase and trade‑in, and easements with the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service. The meeting also includes routine reports and calendar coordination.

• County Vehicle Purchase & Trade-in
• U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Easements
• Holiday Project Update
• Housing Services Program Update
• 2024 Write Offs

Board of Commissioners

The Brown County Board of Commissioners will approve the agenda and consent items, then consider claims payments, the 2025 Families First Collaborative Grant Agreement, and a travel request for the NACCHO Preparedness Summit. New business includes reports from the Sheriff’s Office, 911, and the County Board of Review, as well as updates on staffing, telework policy, and a windows RFP for BCHS. The Planning Commission will present recommendations on a conditional use application and two plat applications. The meeting will close with committee reports and calendar coordination.

• 2025 Families First Collaborative Grant Agreement
• NACCHO Preparedness Summit Out-of-State Travel Request
• Drainage Ditch Repair and Payment Request(s)
• Telework Policy Update
• BCHS Windows RFP: Bids

Planning Commission

The Brown County Planning Commission will update member appointments and elect a chair and vice‑chair for 2025. It will approve the December 5, 2024 meeting minutes and hold a public hearing on a conditional use permit (APP‑C‑0181) to allow up to 990 animal units for a hog finishing operation. The commission will also consider a final plat for the Marz Subdivision (APP‑P‑0161), a preliminary plat for the Stern 3rd Subdivision (APP‑P‑0162), and address other business items such as zoning recommendations to the County Board.

• Conditional Use Application APP-C-0181: permit for up to 990 animal units in a hog finishing operation
• Final Plat APP-P-0161: Marz Subdivision
• Preliminary Plat APP-P-0162: Stern 3rd Subdivision
• P & Z Recommendations to County Board scheduled for 01-21-2025 at 10:00 AM
• Per Diem Claim Forms

Board of Adjustment

The Brown County Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on variance APP-V-0068, which seeks reduced setbacks for a roller‑mill enclosure in the I‑1 Limited Industry Zoning District. The board will also elect a chair and vice‑chair for 2025, approve the December 5, 2024 meeting minutes, and consider a per‑diem and mileage claim. The meeting concludes with scheduling the next session for February 11, 2025.

• Elect 2025 Chair of the Board of Adjustment
• Elect 2025 Vice‑Chair of the Board of Adjustment
• Approve minutes from the December 5, 2024 meeting
• Public hearing on variance APP‑V‑0068 for Springfield Coop Creamery roller‑mill enclosure (14‑ft reduction from side line, 23‑ft reduction from County Road) in I‑1 Limited Industry Zoning District
• Consider per‑diem and mileage reimbursement claim

Board of Commissioners

The Brown County Board of Commissioners will convene to organize for 2025 and address general government claims, surplus equipment disposal, and committee appointments. The meeting includes a workshop on the Elixir Building following the session.

• Approval of 2025 Board organization
• Claims and surplus disposal of Motorola XTS 2500 radios
• State Community Health Services Advisory Committee appointments
• County Roadway Safety Plan update application
• CSAH 11 & TH 14 Rural Intersection Lighting discussion