Freeborn County public meetings in 2024
17 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
General
The Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss employee compensation and staffing. The board is considering a cost of living increase and a salary update for the Chief Deputy.
- Resolution for a 3% Cost of Living increase for 2025 for all non-union employees
- Resolution to extend a PERA Pro position for the Sheriff's Office
- Resolution to approve the Chief Deputy's salary for 2025
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners is holding a special meeting to conduct interviews. The board will deliberate and consider a motion to offer the position of Freeborn County Administrator.
- Interviews for Freeborn County Administrator
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners will consider the 2025 County Budget and final tax levy. The meeting includes a public hearing on the county fee schedule and resolutions regarding cannabis business regulations.
- Public hearing and resolution for a revised Freeborn County Fee Schedule
- Resolutions to amend Zoning Ord. (Ch. 42) and Businesses Ord. (Ch. 8) for cannabis businesses
- Certification of the 2025 County Budget and final Tax Levy
- Union Pacific Crossing Agreement for CSAH 48 (Margaretha Avenue)
- Resolution to authorize housing tax abatement for new single-family home construction
General
The Freeborn County Board of Commissioners will conduct a public hearing on December 5, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. The hearing will discuss the proposed tax levy for calendar year 2025. It will also review the county's annual operating budget for 2025.
- Public hearing on proposed 2025 tax levy
- Public hearing on 2025 annual operating budget
Board of County Commissioners
The Freeborn County Board of Commissioners will meet to approve resolutions for contracts, tax abatements, and personnel matters, including the resignation of an Assistant County Attorney and the hiring of a new one.
- Approval of U of M Extension 2025-2027 Memorandum of Agreement
- Resolution to approve Grant Contract Agreement Amendment with Minnesota Department of Human Services
- Resolution to approve 2025 Solid Waste Recycling Fee
- Resolution to accept resignation of Gregory Jones, Assistant County Attorney
- Resolution to set Public Hearing regarding 2025 Freeborn County Fee Schedule
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners is holding a workshop to discuss facility upgrades, budget reviews, and service agreements. Key topics include a solar panel installation project and the Opioid Settlement RFP process.
- Solar project with APEX Facility Solutions for Government Center, Human Services, Highway shop, and Environmental Services
- Opioid Settlement RFP process and application review
- Purchase of Service Agreement CMMHC for Detox & Withdrawal Management
- 2024 write-off of uncollectible accounts
- Discussion on 2025 County Commissioner compensation
Board of County Commissioners
The Freeborn County Board of Commissioners will act on a consent agenda and consider several resolutions. Items include granting two liquor licenses to Three Oak Wines, approving final payments for three public works SAP projects, and authorizing the purchase of two sheriff's office vehicles. Additional resolutions cover out-of-state travel for a commissioner and personnel changes at the detention center.
- Grant wine license to Three Oak Wines in Bancroft Township
- Grant 3.2% beer license to Three Oak Wines in Bancoft Township
- Authorize final payment for SAP 024-608-007 (low SAP)
- Authorize purchase of 2 vehicles for the Sheriff’s Office
- Approve out-of-state travel for Commissioner Eckstrom to Germany for Sustainable Materials and Solid Waste Exchange
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners will hold a workshop to discuss budget updates and personnel matters. Topics include the appointment of an interim county assessor and updates to the employee manual regarding cannabis use. The body will also review project completions and department requests.
- Discussion on appointment of Interim County Assessor
- Purchase of 2 squad cars
- Solar Project for Government Center, DHS, Highway Shop, and Environmental Services
- Employee/Personnel Manual updates regarding cannabis use
- Master Grant Agreement and Substance Use Prevention Grant with MDH
Board of County Commissioners
The Freeborn County Board will consider a consent agenda that includes approval of the October 15 minutes and drainage ditch repairs. Commissioners will hear a presentation from Midco and consider a joint agreement with Albert Lea Housing and Redevelopement Authority. Several resolutions will be voted on, including a contract with Vanguard Appraisals, Inc. and payments for county projects.
- Approval of minutes from the October 15th Board meeting (consent agenda)
- Approval of drainage ditch repairs (consent agenda)
- Resolution approving an annual maintenance contract with Vanguard Appraisals, Inc.
- Resolution to approve the joint agreement between Freeborn County and Albert Lea Housing and Redevelopement Authority
- Resolution to authorize final payment of Fairgrounds Restroom and Shade Structure CP 023-FRG-996
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners will consider a resolution to approve an annual maintenance contract with Vanguard Appraisals, Inc. They will also discuss and review the interim County Administrator contract and agreement. Both items are scheduled for discussion during the November 4, 2024 meeting.
- Resolution to approve annual maintenance contract with Vanguard Appraisals, Inc.
- Discussion and review of interim County Administrator contract/agreement
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners will consider appointments for an Interim County Administrator and a new County Assessor. The meeting includes decisions on IT contract renewals and a conditional use permit for a feedlot. The board will also set 2025 payable ditch assessments.
- Conditional Use Permit #413 for a 240-animal unit feedlot in Freeborn Township
- Renewal of Arctic Wolf and Softchoice IT contracts
- Resolution setting 2025 payable Ditch Assessments
- Appointment of Chelsea Barrett as County Board Clerk
- Cooperative Agreement for funding with the State of Minnesota for Probation
Board of County Commissioners
The Freeborn County Board of Commissioners will hold a workshop to discuss the county administrator search, review a proposed contract renewal for IT services, and review budget and levy figures for 2025.
- Review of Softchoice and Arctic Wolf IT contract renewal options
- Discussion on 2025 preliminary budget and levy
- Review of Budget to Actual financial data
- Consideration of Oakland Sanitary District loan request
- Introduction of candidates for Interim County Administrator
Board of County Commissioners
The Freeborn County Board of Commissioners will act on several consent agenda items, including minutes, employee status, and drainage ditch repairs, without discussion. Commissioners will hear a continued petition for diversion of CD 55 and consider resolutions to approve a health grant contract and to purchase highway department motor graders. A $20 donation to the county K‑9 program will also be considered.
- Approval of Minutes from the September 17th, 2024 Board Meeting
- Approval of Drainage Ditch Repairs
- Continued Hearing on Petition for Diversion of CD 55
- Resolution to approve Grant Contract Agreement with Minnesota Department of Health for Children and Youth with Special Health Needs Follow‑Up
- Resolution approving Purchase of Highway Department Motor Graders
Board of County Commissioners
The Freeborn County Board of Commissioners will hold a workshop to discuss options for an interim administrator and the process for a permanent administrator search. Commissioner Edwin will attend via Zoom from South Carolina.
- Discuss Interim Administrator Options
- Discuss Administrator Search
- Commissioner Edwin attending via Zoom
- Workshop at Freeborn County Government Center
- Attendees include Department Heads and Elected Officials
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners will review the 2025 preliminary budget and tax levy. The meeting includes decisions on staffing, grant agreements, and the resignation of the County Administrator.
- 2025 Preliminary Budget and Preliminary Tax Levy
- Grant Contract Agreement with Minnesota Department of Health for Maternal Child Health
- Acceptance of the MN TZD Grant
- Resignation of County Administrator Ryan Rasmusson
- Sale of a Sheriff's Office squad car
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners is meeting for a workshop to discuss the 2025 preliminary budget and a proposal to create a full-time Public Health Planner position. This role would be funded by a Minnesota Department of Health grant to improve local public health infrastructure.
- Proposed resolution to approve a full-time Public Health Planner position (1.0 FTE)
- Discussion of 2025 Preliminary Budget
- Review of 2024 County Fair Summary
- Discussion on disposal/storage of wind turbine blades and solar panels
- Discussion on CO2/Carbon Capture Pipeline
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss infrastructure agreements and healthcare updates. The session includes reports from the Sheriff's Office and Public Works. The board will also hear from the Small Business Administration and Community Health Care.
- Funding Participation and Construction Agreement with Oakland Township for Bridge L0389
- Resolution regarding a letter to Mayo Clinic Health Systems about healthcare updates
- Out-of-state travel for three employees for Turnkey Corrections Training in River Falls, WI
- Acceptance of a donation for the K-9 program
- Approval of drainage ditch repairs