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Wed Aug 5, 2026 · 07:00 PM
August 5th, 2026 Planning Commission
Recent meetings
Wed Jul 1, 2026 · 07:00 PM
July 1st, 2026 Planning Commission Meeting
Planning Commission to consider IUP#26-07 Rohwer and zoning amendment ZA#26-03
The Dodge County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a conditional use permit application (IUP#26-07 Rohwer) and a zoning amendment (ZA#26-03) to Chapter 16 of the county code. The meeting will also include approval of previous minutes and other routine business.
- IUP#26-07 Rohwer (conditional use permit)
- ZA#26-03 Chapter 16 zoning amendment
- Approval of May 6, 2026 meeting minutes
- Public hearing notice for July 1, 2026 meeting
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DODGE COUNTY
PLANNING COMMISSION
July 1, 2026
7:00 PM
Conference Room B, Government Services Building
Planning Commission Members Beth Davis, Darren Durst, Grant Erler, Greg Klevos
Jim Checkel, Joshua Toquam, Kevin Asprey,
--- AGENDA ---
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND MINUTES
a. Planning Commission – Regular Meeting – May 6th, 2026
b. Public Hearing notice for July 1st, 2026 meeting
3. CUP/IUP ITEMS
a. IUP#26-07 Rohwer
4. ZONING AMENDMENTS
a. ZA#26-03 Chapter 16
5. OTHER BUSINESS
6. ADJOURNMENT
We are providing three ways to participate in the Public Hearings:
1. In person at the Government Services building located 721 Main St N., Mantorville,
MN, 55955, in Conference Room B.
2. Join the meeting via Microsoft Teams. Please visit the Dodge County Environmental
Services Public Hearings page for the meeting link:
https://www.co.dodge.mn.us/departments/environmental_services/public_hearings.php
3. Comment: written or emailed comments are preferred. Written/emailed comments will
be accepted up to three business days prior to the meeting. If comments exceed one
page, you must include 15 copies. Address any written comments to the Dodge
County Environmental Services, 721 Main St N - Dept. 123, Mantorville, MN 55955
OR send written comments via e-mail to:
[email protected]Thu Jun 25, 2026 · 08:30 AM
June 25th, 2026 Board of Adjustment Meeting
Board reviews variance request V#26-03 for Williams property
The Dodge County Board of Adjustment will approve the agenda and minutes from the April 30, 2026 meeting and consider BOA item V#26-03, a variance request for the Williams property. The meeting also includes a public hearing notice for June 25, 2026 and other business. No contracts, fees, or ordinance changes are listed.
- Approve agenda and minutes from April 30, 2026 meeting
- Public hearing notice for June 25, 2026 meeting
- BOA item V#26-03 – Williams variance request
- Other business (unspecified)
- Public participation options: in‑person, Microsoft Teams, written comments
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DODGE COUNTY
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
June 25, 2026
8:30 AM
Conference Room B, Government Services Building
Board of Adjustment Members Beth Davis, Chad Knudson, Greg Klevos, Samuel
McGee, Tim Marquardt
--- AGENDA ---
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND MINUTES
a. Board of Adjustments – Regular Meeting – April 30th ,2026 meeting
b. Public Hearing notice for June 25th,2026 meeting
3. BOA ITEMS
a. V#26-03 Williams
4. OTHER BUSINESS
5. ADJOURNMENT
We are providing three ways to participate in the Public Hearings:
1. In person at the Government Services building located 721 Main St N.,
Mantorville, MN, 55955, in Conference Room B.
2. Join the meeting via Microsoft Teams. Please visit the Dodge County
Environmental Services Public Hearings page for the meeting link:
https://www.co.dodge.mn.us/departments/environmental_services/public_hearings.php
3. Comment: written or emailed comments are preferred. Written/emailed comments
will be accepted up to three business days prior to the meeting. If comments
exceed one page, you must include 15 copies. Address any written comments to
the Dodge County Environmental Services, 721 Main St N - Dept. 123,
Mantorville, MN 55955 OR send written comments via e-mail to:
[email protected]Wed Jun 3, 2026 · 07:00 PM
June 3rd, 2026 Planning Commission Meeting
Wed May 6, 2026 · 07:00 PM
May 6th, 2026 Planning Commission Meeting
Planning Commission to review six IUP requests
The Dodge County Planning Commission will convene to approve the agenda and minutes from a previous meeting. The primary business involves reviewing six proposed Interim Use Permits (IUPs) for various land use requests.
- Approval of March 4, 2026 meeting minutes
- IUP #26-02 Spinler
- IUP #26-03 Trygstad
- IUP #26-04 Kasper-LRB
- IUP #26-05 Kasper-Mining
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✓ Decided: Planning Commission approved five IUP items and the meeting agenda
The commission approved the agenda and minutes for the May 6, 2026 meeting. It also approved IUP #26-02 Spinler, IUP #26-03 Trygstad, IUP #26-04 Kasper-LRB, IUP #26-05 Kasper-Mining, and IUP #26-06 Weber. All motions passed unanimously with a 5 – 0 vote.
- Approved meeting agenda and minutes (5 – 0)
- Approved IUP #26-02 Spinler (5 – 0)
- Approved IUP #26-03 Trygstad (5 – 0)
- Approved IUP #26-04 Kasper-LRB (5 – 0)
- Approved IUP #26-05 Kasper-Mining (5 – 0)
- Approved IUP #26-06 Weber (5 – 0)
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DODGE COUNTY
PLANNING COMMISSION
May 6, 2026
7:00 PM
Conference Room B, Government Services Building
Planning Commission Members Beth Davis, Darren Durst, Grant Erler, Greg Klevos
Jim Checkel, Joshua Toquam, Kevin Asprey,
--- AGENDA ---
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND MINUTES
a. Public Hearing notice for May 6th, 2026 meeting
b. Planning Commission – Regular Meeting – March 4th , 2026 1:00 PM
3. CUP/IUP ITEMS
a. IUP #26-02 Spinler
b. IUP #26-03 Trygstad
c. IUP #26-04 Kasper-LRB
d. IUP #26-05 Kasper-Mining
e. IUP #26-06 Weber
4. OTHER BUSINESS
5. ADJOURNMENT
We are providing three ways to participate in the Public Hearings:
1. In person at the Government Services building located 721 Main St N., Mantorville,
MN, 55955, in Conference Room B.
2. Join the meeting via Microsoft Teams. Please visit the Dodge County Environmental
Services Public Hearings page for the meeting link:
https://www.co.dodge.mn.us/departments/environmental_services/public_hearings.php
3. Comment: written or emailed comments are preferred. Written/emailed comments will
be accepted up to three business days prior to the meeting. If comments exceed one
page, you must include 15 copies. Address any written comments to the Dodge
County Environmental Services, 721 Main St N - Dept. 123, Mantorville, MN 55955
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OR send written comments via e-mail
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Minutes Planning Commission May 6, 2026
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Minutes of the Dodge County
Planning Commission
May 6, 2026
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND MINUTES
a. Public Hearing notice for May 6th, 2026 meeting
b. Planning Commission – Regular Meeting – March 4th , 2026 1:00 PM
Motion by {{motions.mover format=”[[FirstName]] [[LastName]]”}}, seconded by Kevin
Asprey to RESULT: Passed (5 – 0 )
MOVER: Beth Davis
SECONDER: Kevin Asprey
AYES: Voter Davis, Voter Klevos, Chairperson Durst, Voter Asprey, Voter Checkel
NAYS: None
3. CUP/IUP ITEMS
a. IUP #26-02 Spinler
Motion by {{motions.mover format=”[[FirstName]] [[LastName]]”}}, seconded by Greg
Klevos to RESULT: Passed (5 – 0 )
MOVER: Beth Davis
SECONDER: Greg Klevos
AYES: Voter Davis, Voter Klevos, Chairperson Durst, Voter Asprey, Voter Checkel
NAYS: None
b. IUP #26-03 Trygstad
Motion by {{motions.mover format=”[[FirstName]] [[LastName]]”}}, seconded by Jim
Checkel to RESULT: Passed (5 – 0 )
MOVER: Beth Davis
SECONDER: Jim Checkel
AYES: Voter Davis, Voter Klevos, Chairperson Durst, Voter Asprey, Voter Checkel
NAYS: None
c. IUP #26-04 Kasper-LRB
Motion by {{motions.mover format=”[[FirstName]] [[LastName]]”}}, seconded by Greg
Klevos to RESULT: Passed (5 – 0 )
MOVER: Kevin Asprey
SECONDER: Greg Klevos
AYES: Voter Davis, Voter Klevos, Chairperson Durst, Voter Asprey, Voter Checkel
NAYS: None
Minutes Planning Commission May 6,
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Thu Apr 30, 2026 · 08:30 AM
April 30th, 2026 Board of Adjustment Meeting
Board of Adjustment will consider BOA items V#26-01 Schleck and V#26-02 Wobbrock
The Dodge County Board of Adjustment meeting will address routine procedural matters, including elections, approval of bylaws, and approval of the agenda and minutes. The board will also discuss two BOA items labeled V#26-01 Schleck and V#26-02 Wobbrock. Public participation options are provided for the meeting.
- Approve bylaws and rules of procedure
- Approve agenda and minutes
- Consider BOA item V#26-01 Schleck
- Consider BOA item V#26-02 Wobbrock
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✓ Decided: Board elects chair and vice chair, approves bylaws
The Board of Adjustment unanimously elected Greg Klevos as Chair and Samuel McGee as Vice Chair for 2026. The board also unanimously approved its bylaws, the April 30, 2026 agenda, and the minutes from August 20, 2025 and December 10, 2025. No final decision on the Schleck variance request was recorded.
- Elected Greg Klevos as Board Chair (unanimous)
- Elected Samuel McGee as Board Vice Chair (unanimous)
- Approved Board of Adjustment bylaws (unanimous)
- Approved April 30, 2026 agenda (unanimous)
- Approved August 20, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
- Approved December 10, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
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DODGE COUNTY
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
April 30, 2026
8:30 AM
Conference Room B, Government Services Building
Board of Adjustment Members Beth Davis, Chad Knudson, Greg Klevos, Samuel
McGee, Tim Marquardt
--- AGENDA ---
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ELECTIONS
3. APPROVAL OF BYLAWS
a. Bylaws and Rules of Procedure
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND MINUTES
a. Public hearing notice for April 30th, 2026 meeting
b. Board of Adjustments – Regular Meeting – August 20th, 2025 9:00 AM
c. Board of Adjustments - Regular Meeting - December 10th, 2025 8:30 AM
5. BOA ITEMS
a. V#26-01 Schleck
b. V#26-02 Wobbrock
6. OTHER BUSINESS
7. ADJOURNMENT
We are providing three ways to participate in the Public Hearings:
1. In person at the Government Services building located 721 Main St N.,
Mantorville, MN, 55955, in Conference Room B.
2. Join the meeting via Microsoft Teams. Please visit the Dodge County
Environmental Services Public Hearings page for the meeting link:
https://www.co.dodge.mn.us/departments/environmental_services/public_hearings.php
3. Comment: written or emailed comments are preferred. Written/emailed comments
will be accepted up to three business days prior to the meeting. If comments
exceed one page, you must include 15 copies. Address any written comments to
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the Dodge County Environmental Services, 721 Main St N - Dept. 123,
Mantorville, MN
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BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
April 30
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Board of Ad
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Present
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members
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Samuel McGee
,
Beth Davis
,
Greg Klevos, Tim Marquardt,
Zoning
Administrator
,
Catherine Grondin
,
and Environmental
Technician
,
Samantha Johnson.
Chad Knudson
was
absent.
Elections
Catherine Grondin asked for nominations for Board Chair. A nomination was made by
B
eth
Dav
is
and seconded by
Samuel McGee
to nominate
Greg Klevos
for Board Chair. Catherine
Grondin asked for nominations two more times. There were no other nominations. The vote
was unanimous to elect
Greg Klevos
as Board Chair of the
Board of Adjustment
for 2026.
Catherine Grondin asked for nominations for Board Vice Chair. A nomination was made by
Beth Davis
and seconded by
Greg Klevos
to nominate
Samuel McGee
for Board Vice Chair.
Catherine Grondin asked for nominations two more times. There were no other nom
inations.
The vote was unanimous to elect
Samuel McGee
as Board Vice Chair of the
Board of
Adjustment
for 2026.
Approval of Bylaws
Motion by
Greg Klevos
, seconded by
Beth Davis
to approve the
Board of Adjustment
By
-
laws.
A motion was made by
Beth Davis
, and seconded by
Samuel McGee
, to approve the
April
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Wed Mar 4, 2026 · 01:00 PM
March 4th, 2026, Planning Commission Meeting
Dodge County Planning Commission to review zoning amendments and IUP
The Planning Commission will meet to conduct elections and approve its bylaws. The body will also consider two zoning amendments and one conditional use permit.
- IUP #26-01 Horejsi
- ZA #26-01 Chapter 4 zoning amendment
- ZA #26-02 Chapter 10 zoning amendment
- Approval of Planning Commission Bylaws and Rules of Procedure
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✓ Decided: Commission approved IUP for ADU and two zoning amendments unanimously
The Dodge County Planning Commission unanimously approved an Interim Use Permit (IUP) for a detached accessory dwelling unit with ten recommended conditions. It also approved two zoning amendments, ZA #26-01 to Chapter 4 and ZA #26-02 to Chapter 10. Additionally, the commission approved the public‑hearing notice and prior meeting minutes, each by a 5‑0 vote.
- Approved IUP #26-01 with ten recommended conditions (5‑0)
- Approved Zoning Amendment ZA #26-01 to Chapter 4 (5‑0)
- Approved Zoning Amendment ZA #26-02 to Chapter 10 (5‑0)
- Approved public‑hearing notice for March 4, 2026 (5‑0)
- Approved minutes of the November 5, 2025 meeting (5‑0)
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DODGE COUNTY
PLANNING COMMISSION
Wednesday, March 4, 2026 - 1:00 PM
Conference Room B, Government Services Building
721 Main Street North, Mantorville, MN 55955
Planning Commission Members Beth Davis, Darren Durst, Grant Erler, Greg Klevos
Jim Checkel, Joshua Toquam, Kevin Asprey,
--- AGENDA ---
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ELECTIONS
3. APPROVAL OF BYLAWS
a. Planning Commission Bylaws and Rules of Procedure
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND MINUTES
a. Public Hearing notice for March 4th, 2026 meeting
b. Planning Commission - Regular Meeting - November 5th, 2025 7:00 PM
5. CUP/IUP ITEMS
a. IUP #26-01 Horejsi
6. ZONING AMENDMENTS
a. ZA #26-01 Chapter 4
b. ZA #26-02 Chapter 10
7. ADJOURNMENT
8. OTHER BUSINESS
We are providing three ways to participate in the Public Hearings:
1. In person at the Government Services building located 721 Main St N., Mantorville, MN, 55955, in
Conference Room B.
2. Join the meeting via Microsoft Teams. Please visit the Dodge County Environmental Services Public
Hearings page for the meeting link:
https://www.co.dodge.mn.us/departments/environmental_services/public_hearings.php
3. Comment: written or emailed comments are preferred. Written/emailed comments will be accepted up
to three business days prior to the meeting. If comments exceed one page, you must include 15 copies.
Address any written comments to the Dodge County Environmental Services, 721 M
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Minutes Planning Commission March 4, 2026
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Minutes of the Dodge County
Planning Commission
March 4, 2026
1. CALL TO ORDER
The regular meeting of the Planning Commission was called to order by Darren Durst
at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, March 4th, 2026. Present were Planning Commission
members, Darren Durst, Joshua Toquam, Kevin Asprey, Jim Checkel, Grant Erler,
Zoning Administrator Catherine Grondin, and Environmental Technician Samantha
Johnson. Beth Davis and Greg Klevos were absent.
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND MINUTES
a. Public Hearing notice for March 4th, 2026 meeting
Motion by {{motions.mover format=”[[FirstName]] [[LastName]]”}}, seconded by Grant
Erler to RESULT: Passed (5 – 0 )
MOVER: Joshua Toquam
SECONDER: Grant Erler
AYES: Voter Toquam, Voter Erler, Chairperson Durst, Voter Asprey, Voter Checkel
NAYS: None
b. Planning Commission - Regular Meeting - November 5th, 2025 7:00 PM
Motion by {{motions.mover format=”[[FirstName]] [[LastName]]”}}, seconded by Grant
Erler to RESULT: Passed (5 – 0 )
MOVER: Joshua Toquam
SECONDER: Grant Erler
AYES: Voter Toquam, Voter Erler, Chairperson Durst, Voter Asprey, Voter Checkel
NAYS: None
Motion by {{motions.mover format=”[[FirstName]] [[LastName]]”}}, seconded by Grant
Erler to RESULT: Passed (5 – 0 )
MOVER: Joshua Toquam
SECONDER: Grant Erler
AYES: Voter Toquam, Voter Erler, Chairperson Durst, Voter Asprey, Voter Checkel
NAYS: None
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Tue Jan 13, 2026 · 09:30 AM
Board of Commissioners - Regular Meeting
Board will consider creating a full‑time County Attorney position
The Dodge County Board of Commissioners will discuss a range of items at its January 13, 2026 regular meeting, including a request for out‑of‑state travel, major electronics and M365 support vendor purchases, a safe drinking water sub‑agreement for private well users, an on‑road fuel barrel at the transfer station, and local option abatements. The agenda also includes a personnel agenda, a legal update, the establishment of a full‑time County Attorney, and approval of elected department head minimum salaries effective January 1, 2027. Updates from the Public Health and Administration committees and commissioner reports will be presented as well.
- Establishment of a Full-Time County Attorney (10 minutes)
- Approve Elected Department Head Minimum Salaries for January 1, 2027 (10 minutes)
- 2026 Major Electronics and M365 Support Vendor Purchases (10 minutes)
- Southeast Minnesota Safe Drinking Water for Private Well User Sub‑Agreement (5 minutes)
- On‑Road Fuel Barrel at the Transfer Station (5 minutes)
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Dodge County Board of Commissioners
Meeting Agenda
Conference Room B, Government Services Building
Mantorville, MN
DODGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING
JANUARY 13, 2026 – 9:30 AM
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All times listed are approximate and may be discussed at any time unless it is
a scheduled public hearing.
ITEM 9:30 AM Chair
Convene County Board Meeting
Pledge of Allegiance
Determine Quorum
Establish Agenda
New Employee Introductions
1. 9:30 AM Consent Agenda
Items listed on the Consent Agenda are considered routine and non-controversial by the County
Board. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless requested by a member of the
County Board. If an item is removed, it will be discussed immediately following the approval of
the remaining Consent Agenda items.
1.1 5 Minutes Committee of the Whole - Committee Meeting - Dec 23, 2025 4:30
PM
1.2 5 Minutes Board of Commissioners - Regular Meeting - Dec 23, 2025 5:00 PM
1.3 5 Minutes Board of Commissioners - Special Meeting - Jan 6, 2026 9:00 AM
2. 9:35 AM Amy Evans, Public Health Director
2.1 5 Minutes Request for Out of State Travel
3. 9:40 AM Jim Finn, Big Iron Classic Representative
3.1 10 Minutes Revisit Big Iron Classic's Use of The Midway
4. 9:50 AM Tobey Hicks, Information Technology Director
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4.1 10 Minutes 2026 Major Electronics and M36
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APPROVED MINUTES OF THE
DODGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING HELD
JANUARY 13, 2026
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Chair
Convene County Board Meeting
The Dodge County Commissioners met in regular session January 13, 2026, in the Board Room
at the Dodge County Government Services Building, Mantorville, MN, at 9:30 a.m. Chair David
Kenworthy called the meeting to order at 9:30 a.m.
Attendee Name Title Status Arrived
John Allen District 1 Present 9:30 AM
Tim Tjosaas District 2 Present 9:30 AM
Rodney Peterson District 3 Present 9:30 AM
Rhonda Toquam District 4 Present 9:30 AM
David Kenworthy District 5 Present 9:30 AM
Pledge of Allegiance
The pledge of allegiance was recited.
Determine Quorum
The Chair acknowledged those present and established there was a quorum.
Also present:
Jim Elmquist County Administrator
Becky Lubahn Deputy Clerk
Paul Kiltinen County Attorney
Establish Agenda
Agenda Approved as Amended
The Board was informed that item 3.1, Revisit Big Iron Classic's Use of The Midway, is being
pushed back to the January 27th County Board meeting.
Motion by Peterson seconded by Tjosaas to approve and adopt the agenda as amended to remove
item 3.1 from the agenda.
Motion Adopted [Unanimous]
Consent Agenda
Motion by Tjosaas seconded by Toquam to approve the following Consent Agenda items:
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Motion Adopted [Una
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Tue Jan 13, 2026 · 09:10 AM
Committee of the Whole - Committee Meeting
Committee of the Whole to review 2025 Veteran Services
The Committee of the Whole will meet to discuss a year-end review of Veteran Services for 2025. No other substantive items are listed for decision or discussion.
- Veteran Services Year End Review for 2025
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Dodge County Committee of the Whole
Meeting Agenda
Conference Room B, Government Services Building
Mantorville, MN
DODGE COUNTY COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
JANUARY 13, 2026 – 9:10 AM
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9:10 AM - Chair
a Convene Committee of the Whole Meeting
9:10 AM - Jacob Petersen, Veteran Services Officer
1.1. Veteran Services Year End Review for 2025
9:25 AM - Adjourn
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APPROVED MINUTES OF THE
DODGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING HELD
JANUARY 13, 2026
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Chair
Convene Committee of the Whole Meeting
The Dodge County Commissioners met in Committee of the Whole January 13, 2026, in the Board
Room at the Dodge County Government Services Building, Mantorville, MN, at 9:10 a.m. Chair
David Kenworthy opened the meeting at 9:11 a.m.
Attendee Name Title Status Arrived
John Allen District 1 Present 9:10 AM
Tim Tjosaas District 2 Present 9:11 AM
Rodney Peterson District 3 Present 9:10 AM
Rhonda Toquam District 4 Present 9:11 AM
David Kenworthy District 5 Present 9:10 AM
Also present:
Jim Elmquist County Administrator
Becky Lubahn Deputy Clerk
Paul Kiltinen County Attorney
Jacob Petersen, Veteran Services Officer
Veteran Services Year End Review for 2025
Mr. Petersen provided the Board with an overview of the key activities of the Veteran Services
office for 2025.
The Veteran Services Officer shared the following statistics with the Board. Some statistics in the
Board packet materials were updated after the item was submitted and are reflected in the statistics
below.
Total claims initiated: 212
Total claims completed: 169
o Appeals: 6
o Burial: 33
o Compensation: 39
o Healthcare: 37
o Property Tax Exclusion: 24
o Other: 32
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Tue Jan 13, 2026 · 08:50 AM
Administration Committee - Committee Meeting
Admin Committee reviews upcoming board meetings and personnel agenda
The Administration Committee will review the schedule for the upcoming Board of Commissioners meetings, including a regular meeting on Dec 23, 2025 and a special meeting on Jan 6, 2026. It will also consider commissioner warrants and discuss personnel matters for Jan 13, 2026.
- Review of Committee of the Whole meeting – Dec 23, 2025 at 4:30 PM
- Review of Board of Commissioners regular meeting – Dec 23, 2025 at 5:00 PM
- Review of Board of Commissioners special meeting – Jan 6, 2026 at 9:00 AM
- Consideration of commissioner warrants
- Personnel agenda for Jan 13, 2026
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Dodge County Board of Commissioners
Committee Agenda
Conference Room B, Government Services Building
Mantorville, MN
DODGE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
JANUARY 13, 2026 – 8:50 AM
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Kenworthy & Elmquist (Tjosaas -alt)
8:50 AM - Becky Lubahn, Executive Assistant
1.1. Committee of the Whole - Committee Meeting - Dec 23, 2025 4:30 PM
1.2. Board of Commissioners - Regular Meeting - Dec 23, 2025 5:00 PM
1.3. Board of Commissioners - Special Meeting - Jan 6, 2026 9:00 AM
8:55 AM - Kevin Venenga, Finance Director
2.1. Commissioner Warrants
9:00 AM - Nichole Farnsworth, Employee Relations Director
3.1. Personnel Agenda 1/13/26
Tue Jan 13, 2026 · 08:40 AM
Public Health Committee - Committee Meeting
Public health director will give an update to the committee
The Dodge County Public Health Committee will meet at 8:40 a.m. on Jan 13, 2026. The committee will hear a public‑health update from Amy Evans, the county’s Public Health Director. No specific actions or decisions are listed on the agenda.
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Dodge County Board of Commissioners
Committee Agenda
Conference Room A, Government Services Building
Mantorville, MN
DODGE COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH COMMITTEE
JANUARY 13, 2026 – 8:40 AM
Dodge County Page 1 Updated 1/8/2026 9:50 AM
Toquam & Tjosaas (Peterson -alt)
8:40 AM - Amy Evans, Public Health Director
1.1. Public Health Update
Wed Jan 7, 2026 · 01:00 PM
Planning Commission - Regular Meeting - Cancelled
Tue Jan 6, 2026 · 09:00 AM
Board of Commissioners - Special Meeting
Dodge County Board to elect officers and set 2026 meeting dates
The Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting to conduct annual organizational business. The body will decide on leadership roles, committee assignments, and the 2026 schedule.
- Election of Officers
- Set Meeting Dates for 2026
- Fee Schedule
- County Board Committee Assignments - 2026
- Appointments of Boards, Commissions, and Committees
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Dodge County Board of Commissioners
Special Meeting Agenda
Conference Room B, Government Services Building
Mantorville, MN
DODGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS SPECIAL MEETING
JANUARY 6, 2026 – 9:00 AM
Dodge County Page 1 Updated 12/30/2025 3:19 PM
All times listed are approximate and may be discussed at any time unless it is
a scheduled public hearing.
1. 9:00 AM Jim Elmquist, County Administrator
1.1. 1 Minutes Convene Special Meeting
1.2. 1 Minutes
Determine Quorum
1.3. 1 Minutes
Establish Agenda
1.4 5 Minutes Election of Officers
1.5 5 Minutes Transfer of Gavel 2026
1.6 5 Minutes Set Meeting Dates for 2026
1.7 5 Minutes Fee Schedule
1.8 1 Minutes Approve Resolution Appointing County Board as a Standing
Committee of the Whole
1.9 10 Minutes County Board Committee Assignments - 2026
1.10 5 Minutes Appointments of Boards, Commissions, and Committees
1.11 1 Minutes Authorize County Board Chair to Act on Behalf of the County Board
in an Emergency
Agenda Board of Commissioners January 6, 2026
Dodge County Page 2 Updated 12/30/2025 3:19 PM
1.12 1 Minutes Out of State Travel Policy
1.13 2 Minutes County Board By-Laws
1.14 5 Minutes Mission and Vision
2. 9:43 AM Adjourn
Coming up in Dodge County:
January 8, 2026 - Dodge-Steele Community Health Board Meeting, 2:00 P.M., Dodge County Public Health Services, Dodge Center,
MN.
January 19, 2026 - County offices closed to observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
January
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APPROVED MINUTES OF THE
DODGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS SPECIAL MEETING HELD
JANUARY 6, 2026
Dodge County Page 1 Updated 1/7/2026 11:22 AM
Jim Elmquist, County Administrator
Convene Special Meeting
The Dodge County Board of Commissioners met in an organizational session January 6, 2026, in
the Board Room at the Government Services Building, Mantorville, MN, at 9:00 a.m. Jim
Elmquist, County Administrator called the County Board of Commissioners meeting to order at
9:00 a.m.
Attendee Name Title Status Arrived
John Allen District 1 Absent
Tim Tjosaas District 2 Present 9:00 AM
Rodney Peterson District 3 Present 9:00 AM
Rhonda Toquam District 4 Present 9:00 AM
David Kenworthy District 5 Present 9:00 AM
Determine Quorum
The County Administrator acknowledged those present and established there as a quorum.
Also present:
Jim Elmquist County Administrator
Becky Lubahn Deputy County Clerk
Establish Agenda
Agenda Approved
Motion by Peterson seconded by Toquam to approve and adopt the agenda as presented.
Motion Adopted [Unanimous]
Chairman of the Board Elected
The County Administrator took nominations for the position of Chair of the Dodge County
Board of Commissioners for 2026.
Commissioner Tjosaas nominated David Kenworthy as Chairman of the Board for 2026,
Commissioner Peterson seconded the nomination.
The County Administrator called three times for further nominations. Hearing none, Mr.
Elmquist closed nominations.
Minutes Board
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