Lyon County, MN

Board of Commissioners

The Lyon County Board of Commissioners will discuss the proposed 2027 budget and levy, and consider an addendum to adjust rates in the jail services contract with Murray County. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes, warrants, and per diems.

• 2027 budget and levy discussion
• Addendum to jail services contract with Murray County to adjust rates
• Vanguard Appraisals service contract approval
• Approval of minutes from 8/4/26
• Commissioner and auditor warrants

Park

The Lyon County Park Board is meeting to discuss several park matters, including a possible rule change to only allow campers with horses in the horse campground, share grant information, and plan a Halloween event. The board will also review a summer recap and approve minutes from a prior meeting. No formal votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion on restricting horse campground to campers with horses
• Grant information sharing
• Halloween event discussion
• Summer recap
• Approval of April 16, 2026 meeting minutes

Board of Commissioners

The Lyon County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on proposed property tax abatements and continue discussions on the 2027 proposed property tax levy and operating budget. The board will also consider several routine items, including agreements for rural water, joint powers, and a landfill excavator purchase, plus an update from the Small Business Development Center. A closed session is scheduled for the county administrator's performance review.

• Public hearing on property tax abatement resolutions (27-535004-7, 14-012004-0, 27-500001-0)
• Continued discussion on 2027 proposed property tax levy and operating budget
• Approve Lincoln Pipestone Rural Water resolution and advance agreement
• Authorize Joint Powers Agreement with Office of the Secretary of State
• Consider purchase of excavator for the landfill (quotes attached)

Board of Commissioners

The Lyon County Board of Commissioners will continue its discussion of the 2027 operating budget and levy. The board will also consider approving conditional use permits for Pulver Motor Company, LLC and Action Rocks, LLC, and will decide on several other items including advertising for quotes for the Garvin Park Legacy project, purchasing a used excavator, approving a bathroom/shower building quote, and accepting a donation from the Southwest Minnesota Opportunity Council.

• 2027 operating budget and levy discussion
• Conditional Use Permit for Pulver Motor Company, LLC
• Conditional Use Permit for Action Rocks, LLC
• Garvin Park Legacy project - advertise for quotes
• Purchase of 2019 John Deere 210G excavator

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hear updates on the 2027 Southwest Health & Human Services budget and discuss strategies for the 2027 operating budget. Other items include a review of the Lincoln Pipestone Rural Water audit and a recommendation for Sodus 9 Dam restoration funding.

• Southwest Health & Human Services 2027 budget update
• Lincoln Pipestone Rural Water annual audit review
• Financial assistance recommendation for Sodus 9 Dam Restoration local match
• Plum Creek Library System Agency Agreement approval
• Amendment 3 to Lease No. 12050 renewal

Park

The Lyon County Park Board will hold a regular meeting on April 16, 2026, to review operational updates rather than vote on specific legislation or budgets. The agenda includes informational items regarding camping statistics, the Garvin Park office, volunteer opportunities, and a grant update. No specific dollar amounts, contracts, or ordinances are listed for decision in this agenda.

• Review of camping data
• Garvin Park office update
• Discussion of volunteer opportunities
• GMRPT Grant update
• Introduction of Park Hosts and Park Board members

The Lyon County Park Board approved its agenda and the minutes of the February 19, 2026 meeting. The rest of the meeting was informational: staff reviewed 2025 camping data and revenue, gave an update on the Garvin Park office addition, discussed volunteer help for tree planting and disc golf tee pads, and covered a grant-funded electric pedestal and shelter project. A proposed special hunt was discussed but not decided, with the board planning to put it on the August agenda.

• Approved the agenda as presented (2-0)
• Approved the February 19, 2026 meeting minutes (2-0)
• Approved adjournment at 7:45 PM (2-0)

Board of Appeal and Equalization

The Lyon County Board of Appeal and Equalization will hold a meeting on June 16, 2026. The provided agenda contains only procedural items and does not list specific cases or topics for discussion.

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider several administrative and financial items, including the allocation of Statewide Affordable Housing Aid and a funding request from the Plum Creek Library System. The meeting also includes discussions on drug testing contracts, liquor license renewals, and a highway striping final payment.

• Petition for removal of lands from the CD 12 watershed
• Funding request from the Plum Creek Library System
• Renewal of the Treatment Court drug testing contract
• Liquor license renewal for 5 Family Ranch, LLC
• Final payment of $5,963.13 to Sir Lines-A-Lot LLC for highway striping

Board of Commissioners

The Lyon County Board of Commissioners will vote to award a $2,954,673.53 contract for bituminous paving to Duininck Inc. The board will also hear proposals to use State Affordable Housing Aid funds for a complex by Tapestry Companies, UCAP, and Habitat for Humanity, and consider bids for Garvin Park development.

• Award Contract 2026-1 to Duininck Inc for $2,954,673.53 for bituminous paving
• Hear proposals to use SAHA funds for an affordable housing complex from Tapestry Companies, UCAP, and Habitat for Humanity
• Public hearing on petition to remove property from County Ditch No. 12
• Consider approval of four-year WIOA Joint Powers Agreement for Southwest Minnesota Chief Elected Officials' Joint Powers Board
• Approve acceptance of 2026 DNR Boat and Water Safety Grant

Board of Commissioners

The Lyon County Board of Commissioners will review conditional use permits for two feedlot projects. The agenda also includes a network support contract and updates to employee leave accrual language.

• Morris Electronics 2026 Network Support Contract
• Lincoln Pipestone Rural Water Joint Powers Agreement
• Minnesota Paid Leave intermittent holiday hours language update
• Conditional Use Permit: Jonathan & Carolyn Olson feedlot expansion
• Conditional Use Permit: Boerboom Ag Resources, LLC new feedlot

Soil & Water Conservation District

The Soil & Water Conservation District will review a draft petition for the JD 12 L&L impound reroute and diversion. The board will also discuss cost-share screening and a specific critical area planting contract for Zach Hennen.

• Draft Petition for Impound Reroute and Diversion (JD 12 L&L)
• Lyon SWCD Cost Share Screening draft
• Cost Share Contract for Zach Hennen - Critical Area Planting
• Memorandum of Understanding approval
• MAWQCP Program Update

The Lyon County Soil & Water Conservation District board approved a draft petition authorizing Chairman Lanoue to sign for an impound reroute and diversion for JD 12 L&L. The board also approved a $737.16 cost-share voucher for Zach Hennen's critical area planting, a local partners agreement with Pheasants Forever including $3,500 compensation, and rip-rap and road shoring along Lake Yankton with cost-sharing from the Sportsmen's Club, Township, and SWCD. A cost-share screening draft was tabled for future discussion. All votes were 3-0 with three members present and two absent.

• Approved Chairman Lanoue to sign Draft Petition for Impound Reroute and Diversion for JD 12 L&L (3-0)
• Approved #01/26 BE Zach Hennen Critical Area Planting Cost Share Voucher for $737.16 (3-0)
• Approved Local Partners Agreement with Pheasants Forever, Inc. and $3,500.00 compensation (3-0)
• Approved adding rip-rap and shoring up road off 140th Street (North Side) along Lake Yankton with cost-share from Sportsmen's Club, Township, and Lyon SWCD (3-0)
• Tabled Lyon SWCD Cost Share Screening draft for further discussion at a future meeting
• Approved May 13, 2026 agenda (3-0)
• Approved April 8, 2026 minutes (3-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider a new three-year dispatch services agreement with Southwest Minnesota State University. Other items include a $58,710.00 proposal for a landfill evaporator project and resolutions regarding property demolition in Tracy.

• New 3-year SMSU emergency and dispatch services contract
• $58,710.00 proposal from Heartland for Landfill Evaporator Project
• Demolition of tax-forfeited parcels at 424 Rowland St. and 200 Union St. in Tracy
• Awarding of SAP 42-615-016 Culvert Replacement project
• Final payment for 2025 Duininck Bituminous Paving Contract

Soil & Water Conservation District

The Soil & Water Conservation District will review resource concern survey results and NRCS EQIP screening. The board is scheduled to consider an amendment to the Non-Structural Policy and approve four soil health delivery contracts. Financial reports including the 2026 budget and grant breakdowns will also be presented.

• Amendment to Non-Structural Policy
• Soil Health Delivery Contract approval for Eric Vandendriessche
• Soil Health Delivery Contract approval for Bobbi Vandendriessche
• Soil Health Delivery Contract approval for Ryan Vandendriessche
• Soil Health Delivery Contract approval for Gary Vandendriessche

The Lyon County Soil & Water Conservation District approved four Soil Health Delivery cost-share contracts for the Vandendriessche family, each for $9,067.50 per year over three years. The board also adopted the Local Work Group recommendations and amended the Nonstructural Conservation Practice Cost Share policy. All votes were unanimous (4-0).

• Adopted LWG recommendations for 2026 resource concerns (4-0)
• Approved April 8, 2026 agenda (4-0)
• Approved March 11, 2026 minutes (4-0)
• Approved amendment to Nonstructural Conservation Practice Cost Share policy (4-0)
• Approved #01/26 Eric Vandendriessche soil health contract, $9,067.50/year for 3 years (4-0)
• Approved #02/26 Bobbi Vandendriessche soil health contract, $9,067.50/year for 3 years (4-0)
• Approved #03/26 Ryan Vandendriessche soil health contract, $9,067.50/year for 3 years (4-0)
• Approved #04/26 Gary Vandendriessche soil health contract, $9,067.50/year for 3 years (4-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Lyon County Board of Commissioners will consider a resolution to request state funding for PFAS bonding. The board will also hold a public hearing regarding the repair of CD 12 and consider a $50 donation for the Sheriff's Office.

• PFAS Bonding Resolution for State Capital Investment and Clean Water Fund request
• CD 12 Repair continued public hearing and approval of findings and order
• $50 donation from Marian Livingston to Sheriff's Office donation account

Board of Commissioners

The Lyon County Board of Commissioners will review several infrastructure and equipment items. Key discussions include landfill closure projects, zoning ordinance updates, and various equipment purchases.

• Award landfill side slope closure project to Burski Excavating Inc. for $1,670,081.60
• Approve Burns & McDonnell Task Authorization 26 for landfill construction quality assurance
• Purchase tandem pup trailer from Monroe Towmaster, LLC for $49,743
• Discuss updates to the Lyon County Zoning Ordinance
• Consider forklift quotes for Recycling and HHW

Board of Commissioners

The Lyon County Board of Commissioners will vote on a Conditional Use Permit for a gravel pit and review engineering cost estimates for road repairs. The meeting also includes final hearings on road benefits and discussions on landfill operations, including waste hauling quotes and payment systems.

• Conditional Use Permit for Bot Farms, LLC for a Gravel Pit
• CD 12 Repair Hearing with Engineers Report and Updated Cost Estimate
• CD 24 Redetermination of Benefits Final Hearing
• CD 29 Redetermination of Benefits Final Hearing
• Consideration of Greater Minnesota Landfill Cleanup Rebates to partner counties

Soil & Water Conservation District

The Lyon County Soil & Water Conservation District approved a percentage-based Local Shelterbelt/Windbreak Policy, which will be brought to the BWSR Board Conservationist. The board also approved a Pheasants Forever banquet sponsorship of up to $300 plus membership fees, and tabled a decision on changing the November meeting date until September. All votes were unanimous (4-0).

• Approved percentage-based Local Shelterbelt/Windbreak Policy (4-0)
• Approved Pheasants Forever Chapter Sponsorship up to $300 plus membership fees (4-0)
• Tabled change of November meeting date until September meeting (4-0)
• Approved February 11, 2026 agenda with addition of Redwood River Watershed Partnership FY 2026 (4-0)
• Approved January 14, 2026 minutes with change from 2025 to 2026 Appointed Committees (4-0)

Soil & Water Conservation District

The Lyon County Soil & Water Conservation District approved a resolution to extend the Yellow Medicine River Comprehensive Watershed Management Plan to December 31, 2028, and approved a cost-share policy for nonstructural conservation practices, setting rates for single and multi species to match corresponding watershed rates. The board also approved the agenda (as amended) and the February 11, 2026 minutes. No other substantive decisions were made; remaining items were informational reports.

• Approved March 11, 2026 agenda as amended (4-0)
• Approved February 11, 2026 minutes (4-0)
• Approved resolution to extend Yellow Medicine River Comprehensive Watershed Management Plan to Dec 31, 2028 (4-0)
• Approved nonstructural cost-share policy with single/multi species rates matching watershed rates (4-0)

Soil & Water Conservation District

The Lyon County Soil & Water Conservation District board elected its 2026 officers and committee representatives. The board also approved the 2026 meeting schedule, the payment of MASWCD dues, and an audit engagement letter for Peterson Company LTD. Additionally, the board selected an election option for supervisors and reviewed financial and project reports.

• Elected John Lanoue as Chairman and Allen Deutz as Vice Chairman (5-0)
• Approved 2026 committee appointments (5-0)
• Approved 2026 meeting schedule (5-0)
• Approved payment of $7,654.59 for 2026 MASWCD dues (5-0)
• Adopted Option 1 for supervisor election process (5-0)
• Approved audit engagement letter for Peterson Company LTD (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Lyon County Board approved a $300,000 state grant application for mental health crisis response, with the county as fiscal host. They also created a Finance Director position (labor grade 15) with Abby Vandelanotte as incumbent, and approved several routine items including permits, hunting resolutions, and policy changes.

• Approved $300,000 MN Office of Justice Programs grant application (5-0)
• Approved Finance Director position at labor grade 15 with incumbent Abby Vandelanotte (5-0)
• Approved lawful gambling permit for Soul Acres raffle on May 16, 2026 (5-0)
• Approved Spring Turkey Hunting resolution with sign posting (5-0)
• Approved SWCIL special deer hunt at Garvin Park Oct 30-31, 2026, shotgun/crossbow/compound bow only (5-0)
• Approved changing intermittent leave to 15-minute increments under MN Paid Leave policy (5-0)
• Approved 8 hours vacation time as March Madness grand prize (5-0)
• Approved seasonal landfill and HHW summer help positions (5-0)

Park

The Lyon County Park Board approved a special deer hunt by SWCIL at Garvin Park on October 30-31, 2026, closing the park to all other activity. The board also approved a new shelter rental agreement with updated fees, a policy to advertise for campground hosts every three years, and the meeting agenda and prior minutes. No other substantive decisions were made; items on Garvin Park infrastructure and upcoming events were only discussed.

• Approved special deer hunt by SWCIL at Garvin Park Oct 30-31, 2026, closing park (5-0)
• Approved new shelter rental agreement with updated fees (5-0)
• Approved advertising for campground hosts every three years (5-0)
• Approved meeting agenda as presented (4-0)
• Approved minutes from November 20, 2025 meeting (4-0)

Board of Commissioners

The board approved multiple contracts and purchases, including a $219,113 bid for a Garvin Park shelter, a $58,746 electrical upgrade, and a $56,091.59 purchase of 793 recycling carts. They also accepted a K9 ballistic vest donation, approved out-of-state travel for Sheriff Wallen, and authorized lease negotiations with DEED. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved $219,113 Garvin Park shelter bid from Backyard Showcase, LLC (5-0)
• Approved $58,746 Garvin Park electrical upgrade bid from Thomas Electric, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved $56,091.59 purchase of 793 recycling carts (5-0)
• Approved recycling agreement with West Central Sanitation for 2026-2030 (5-0)
• Accepted K9 ballistic vest donation from Pipestone Cruizers Car Club (5-0)
• Approved out-of-state travel for Sheriff Wallen to Arlington, VA (5-0)
• Authorized County Administrator to negotiate new DEED office lease (5-0)
• Declared four highway equipment items surplus for sale on MnBid (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Lyon County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the Emergency Operations Plan, a four-year reapproval, with an updated signature page. They also approved the consent agenda, including minutes, warrants totaling over $2.8 million, and per diems. The board denied a discount request for the Cattlemen's Tour, keeping rental fees at $285, and accepted two small donations to the Sheriff's donation account. Out-of-state travel for Sheriff Wallen to a training in Madison, WI was approved.

• Adopted Emergency Operations Plan with updated signature page (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, warrants ($188,872.55 commissioner; $1,610,550.97 and $1,093,076.52 auditor), and per diems (unanimous)
• Denied discount for Cattlemen's Tour, kept rental fee at $285 (unanimous)
• Accepted $20 donation from Joseph Martinez to Sheriff's donation account (unanimous)
• Accepted $25 donation from David and Sharon Kabes to Sheriff's donation account (unanimous)
• Approved out-of-state travel for Sheriff Wallen to National Sheriffs Institute Network in Madison, WI, May 17-19, 2026 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Lyon County Board of Commissioners approved switching to Motorola RAVE as the county's new mass notification system with a five-year total cost of $25,900. The board also approved RT Vision as a new accounts payable application, scheduled the County Board of Appeal and Equalization for June 16, 2026, and authorized advertising for bids on four Garvin Park Legacy grant projects. Additionally, the board approved a final payment of $82,535.52 for a 2024 paving contract, the 2026 non-union merit scale and position classification, and the triennial pay equity report.

• Approved agenda as amended (deleting item 5.7) (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and warrants as amended (5-0)
• Approved Motorola RAVE agreement as the new mass notification system (5-0)
• Approved County Board of Appeal and Equalization date for June 16, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. (5-0)
• Approved RT Vision as the new accounts payable application (5-0)
• Approved bidding for Garvin Park Legacy grant site grading, road construction, foundation work, and utilities (5-0)
• Approved bidding for three Garvin Park Legacy grant shelters (5-0)
• Approved bidding for Garvin Park Legacy grant bathroom construction (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The board unanimously elected Todd Draper as Chair and Thomas Andries as Vice Chair for 2026. It approved the 2026 fee schedule as amended, including a $0.15 per gallon fuel surcharge and a $30,000 ditch petition bond fee. Several items (5.3-5.6) were tabled to the next meeting, and the board authorized quotes for a new or used forklift for HHW and Recycling.

• Elected Todd Draper as Board Chair (5-0)
• Elected Thomas Andries as Vice Chair (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including warrants totaling $1,155,624.64 (5-0)
• Approved 2026 fee schedule as amended (5-0)
• Tabled items 5.3-5.6 (well, electrical, shelters, shower building) to next meeting (5-0)
• Authorized quotes for new or used forklift for HHW and Recycling (5-0)
• Set micro-purchase threshold at $25,000 (5-0)
• Set 2026 County Coroner wage at $3,314 (5-0)

Soil & Water Conservation District

The Lyon County Soil and Water Conservation District approved multiple cost-share contracts and vouchers for well sealing, cover crops, and conservation practices, along with a policy update and a resolution for the Redwood River Comprehensive Watershed Management Plan. All votes were unanimous except for two items where Mason Johnson abstained due to a conflict of interest. The board also approved applying for a buffer grant and recommended several contracts to the RCRCA Board.

• Approved updated Structural Engineered Practices Policy (5-0)
• Approved $775 NACD 2026 Conservation Investment (5-0)
• Approved well sealing cost-share contracts for Derek Devos, Jeff Kirk, Tom Pearcy (each 50% up to $500) (5-0)
• Approved cover crop vouchers: Megan Williams $10,283.88, Dustin Williams $3,731.20, Scott Williams $10,509.60, Braden French $15,000.00 (5-0)
• Approved diversion voucher for Esther Evens $1,980.00 (75% of $2,640) (5-0)
• Approved cover crop vouchers for Mason Johnson $10,241.82 and Brent Johnson $10,609.92 (4-0, Johnson abstained)
• Approved applying for FY 2026 Buffer Grant (5-0)
• Approved resolution for Redwood River Comprehensive Watershed Management Plan (5-0)

Soil & Water Conservation District

The Lyon County Soil & Water Conservation District approved the 2024 draft audit and management representation letter, along with multiple cost-share contracts and vouchers for well sealing, cover crops, and a grassed waterway. The board also authorized a letter of support for a University of MN water quality grant. All votes were unanimous (4-0 or 5-0).

• Approved 2024 draft audit (4-0)
• Approved signing 2024 Peterson Company Audit Management Representation Letter (4-0)
• Approved $500 well sealing cost share for Jon Brower (4-0)
• Approved $9,094.80 soil health delivery contract for Eric Vandendriessche (4-0)
• Approved $8,965.27 soil health delivery contract for Bobbi Vandendriessche (4-0)
• Approved cost share amendment for Bill, Dan, & John Fischer (4-0)
• Approved $40,334.18 cost share voucher for Fischer grassed waterway (4-0)
• Approved letter of support for University of MN water quality grant (4-0)

Soil & Water Conservation District

The Lyon County Soil and Water Conservation District approved multiple cost-share contracts and vouchers for conservation practices, including well sealing, grassed waterways, and a WASCOB/underground outlet project. The board also formally cancelled two soil health delivery contracts and approved updates to local policies and grant agreements. All votes were unanimous (3-0) with three members present.

• Approved $500 well sealing voucher for Glenn Walters (3-0)
• Approved $500 well sealing voucher for Craig Deutz (3-0)
• Approved $1,435.73 grassed waterway voucher for Bill, Dan & John Fischer (3-0)
• Approved $3,521.96 grassed waterway voucher for Bill, Dan & John Fischer (3-0)
• Approved $500 well sealing voucher for Chad Louwagie (3-0)
• Formally cancelled #16/25 Eric Vandendriessche soil health delivery contract (3-0)
• Formally cancelled #13/25 Allen Deutz soil health delivery contract (3-0)
• Approved $15,890 cost-share contract #23/25 for Brad Verly WASCOB/underground outlet (3-0)

Soil & Water Conservation District

The board approved a cost-share contract for Frank Engels/Paula Sterzinger for a WASCOB/underground outlet project, with a total project cost of $48,486.60 and a 75% cost share of $36,364.95 from the SWCD general fund. The motion passed 4-0. The minutes from the previous meeting and financial reports were postponed to the next meeting.

• Approved October 2025 agenda (4-0)
• Approved WASCOB/Underground Outlet cost-share contract for Frank Engels/Paula Sterzinger, $36,364.95 cost share (4-0)
• Postponed approval of previous meeting minutes to next meeting
• Postponed financial reports to November meeting

Soil & Water Conservation District

The Lyon County Soil and Water Conservation District approved multiple conservation practice vouchers, including a $32,470.39 payment for Mark Fischer's WASCOB underground outlet. All motions passed unanimously (5-0). The board also approved staff to apply for a Soil Health Delivery Grant.

• Approved staff application for FY26 Soil Health Delivery Grant (5-0)
• Approved $32,470.39 voucher for Mark Fischer WASCOB underground outlet (5-0)
• Approved $9,094.80 cover crop voucher for Eric Vandendriessche (5-0)
• Approved $8,965.27 cover crop voucher for Bobbi Vandendriessche (5-0)
• Approved $14,114.69 partial payment for Frank Engels WASCOB (5-0)
• Approved $1,779.96 and $2,851.14 vouchers for Bill, Dan & John Fischer grassed waterway (5-0)
• Approved $453.75 voucher for Bill, Dan & John Fischer grassed waterway (5-0)