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Wed Aug 5, 2026 · 07:00 PM

August 5th, 2026 Planning Commission

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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.

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Dodge County Page 1 Updated 06/18/2026 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.

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Dodge County Page 1 Updated 06/18/2026 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.

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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.

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Dodge County Page 1 Updated 05/8/2026 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 Dodge County Page 2 Updated 05/8/2026 OR send written comments via e-mail [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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Minutes Planning Commission May 6, 2026 Dodge County Page 1 Updated 07/9/2026 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, [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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.

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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.

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Dodge County Page 1 Updated 04/22/2026 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 Dodge County Page 2 Updated 04/22/2026 the Dodge County Environmental Services, 721 Main St N - Dept. 123, Mantorville, MN [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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A pproved - 1 - Minutes o f t he Dodge County BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT April 30 th , 2026 The Dodge County Board of Ad justment was called to order by Catherine Grondin o n Thursday April 30 th , 2026 , at 8 : 30 A .M . Present by roll call w ere Board of Adjustment members , 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 [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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.

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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.

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Dodge County Page 1 Updated 02/19/2026 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 [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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Minutes Planning Commission March 4, 2026 Dodge County Page 1 Updated 05/20/2026 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 [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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.

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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 Dodge County Page 1 Updated 1/8/2026 3:15 PM 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 Agenda Board of Commissioners January 13, 2026 Dodge County Page 2 Updated 1/8/2026 3:15 PM 4.1 10 Minutes 2026 Major Electronics and M36 [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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APPROVED MINUTES OF THE DODGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING HELD JANUARY 13, 2026 Dodge County Page 1 Updated 1/21/2026 8:54 AM 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: Minutes Board of Commissioners January 13, 2026 Dodge County Page 2 Updated 1/21/2026 8:54 AM Motion Adopted [Una [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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.

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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 Dodge County Page 1 Updated 1/8/2026 10:27 AM 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 Dodge County Page 1 Updated 1/20/2026 3:55 PM 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 Minutes Committee of the Whole January 13, 2026 Dodge County Page 2 Updated 1/20/2026 3:55 PM Total R [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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.

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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 Dodge County Page 1 Updated 1/8/2026 9:48 AM 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.

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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 [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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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 [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]

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