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Municipal budget

US Census Annual Survey of Local Government Finances
Total revenue$29.9M (FY2023)
Total spending$32.1M (FY2023)
Taxes$11.5M (FY2023)
Debt outstanding$48.6M (FY2023)
Spending per resident$3,292 (FY2023)

Recent meetings

Wed Jul 8, 2026

Board of Commissioners

Board to consider highway construction bids and liquor licenses

The Swift County Board of Commissioners will consider consent agenda items including a daycare grant of $6,757.11 for Prairie Playhouse, ambulance support for Appleton Area Health, and annual liquor licenses for Honebrink LLC and 104 Club LLC. Regular agenda items include a Countryside Public Health update, approval of an HRA Office Assistant job description, a Parks Department mower upgrade, and award of highway construction bids. The board will also review a deputy hire at Grade 15, Step 4 and a presentation from the CEE-VI Drug Task Force.

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✓ Decided: Swift County approves bridge contract and mower purchase

The Board approved a bridge replacement project in West Bank Township and a new Scag Cheetah II mower. A request for additional pay for two financial technicians was tabled until the next meeting.

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1. Roll Call 2. Approval of Agenda 3. Approval of Consent Agenda (a.) Consider approving April 21, 2026, board minutes (b.) Daycare Grant request for Prairie Playhouse for $6757.11. (c.) Request for ambulance support for Appleton Area Health (d.) Consider approval of annual liquor licenses for Honebrink LLC, and 104 Club LLC 4. Approval of Warrants (a.) Consider approving Commissioner Warrants (b.) Review and approve Auditor Warrants paid on April 30, 2026. (c.) Review and approve Human Services Auditor Warrants paid on April 29, 2026 5. Board and Committee Reports 6. Citizens Comments 7. Regular Agenda (a.) Countryside Public Health Update (b.) Consider approval of HRA Office Assistant Job Description (c.) Consider approval of Parks Department Mower Upgrade (d.) Consider Award and Approval of Highway Construction Bids (e.) Review and consider request from Attorney's office (f.) Review and consider request from Auditor's Office (g.) Consider approving Grade 15, Step 4 for deputy hire (h.) CEE-VI Drug Task Force Presentation 8. Other Business Notice & Agenda Swift County Board of Commissioners Tuesday, May 5, 2026 9:00 AM Human Services - 410 21st St. S., Benson, MN If you need any type of accommodation to participate in this meeting, please contact the County Administrator at 320-314-8399 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. PLEASE NOTE LOCATION CHANGE: Human Services - 410 21st St. S., Benson, MN Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. Pl [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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702 SWIFT COUNTY BOARD MINUTES May 5, 2026, Location: Human Service Conference Room Chairman Rudningen called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. All members were present. Also present were Administrator Tesa Tomaschett; Parks, Drainage, and Wetlands Supervisor Jake Knapper; County Engineer Tyler Baumchen; Trista Hess; and other members from the public present. Chairman Rudningen shared that being it is a change of location it is consider a special meeting so there can be no additions to the meeting. Chairman Rudningen did remove item (g) Consider approving Grade 15, Step 4 for deputy hire, from the Regular Agenda. Commissioner Mahoney moved, and Commissioner P. Peterson seconded, to approve the agenda after Chairman Rudningen removed item (g) from the Regular Agenda. The motion carried unanimously. Consider approving the April 21, 2026, Commissioner Board minutes Daycare Gran request for Prairie Playhouse for $6757.11 Request for $120,000.00 ambulance support for Appleton Area Health Consider approval of annual liquor licenses for Honebrink LLC, and 104 Club LLC. Commissioner Hendrickx moved, and Commissioner E. Pederson seconded, to approve the consent agenda. The motion carried unanimously. 162,687.46 County General Revenue 35,716.83 Solid Waste Fund 102,116.01 County Road & Bridge 176.41 Human Services 4,350.00 County Ditches Fund 1,112.50 County health insurance 1,933.50 State Fund Vendor Name Amount American Solutions For [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed Jul 8, 2026

Board of Commissioners

County board to discuss K9 program and auditor office request

The Swift County Board of Commissioners will consider approval of minutes and warrants, receive an extension update, and discuss a request from the Auditor's Office and the county's K9 program.

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✓ Decided: Board approves highway shop roof repair and denies Auditor's Office request

The board approved a $59,500.00 bid for roof repairs at the Holloway Highway shop. A request from the Auditor's Office was denied following a review of additional information. The board also discussed the potential sale of K-9 Red to Deputy Steve Henriksen.

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1. Roll Call 2. Approval of Agenda 3. Approval of Consent Agenda (a.) Consider approving May 5, 2026, board minutes 4. Approval of Warrants (a.) Consider approving Commissioner Warrants (b.) Consider approving Auditor Warrants paid on May 11, 2026 (c.) Consider approving Human Service Warrants paid on May 11, 2026 5. Board and Committee Reports 6. Citizens Comments 7. Regular Agenda (a.) Swift County Extension update (b.) Review and consider request from Auditor's Office (c.) Discussion on K9 8. Other Business 9. Informational (a.) The next Commissioner Board meeting is on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. in the LEC Board room 10. Adjournment Notice & Agenda Swift County Board of Commissioners Tuesday, May 19, 2026 9:00 AM LEC Meeting Room - 301 14th St N, Benson, MN If you need any type of accommodation to participate in this meeting, please contact the County Administrator at 320-314-8399 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. Pledge of Allegiance Call to Order 1
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706 SWIFT COUNTY BOARD MINUTES May 19, 2026, Chairman Rudningen called the meeting to order at 9:01 a.m., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. All members were present. Also present were Administrator Tesa Tomaschett; County Engineer Tyler Baumchen; K9 Deputy Steve Henriksen; Trista Hess; and other members from the public present. Chairman Rudningen informed the board of an addition from the Highway Department for the roof repair at the Holloway Highway shop. The addition will go on to the Regular Agenda as item (a1.), after item (a.) Swift County Extension update. Commissioner P. Peterson moved, and Commissioner E. Pederson seconded, to approve the agenda with the addition. The motion carried unanimously. e Consider approving the May 5, 2026, Commissioner Board minutes Commissioner Hendrickx moved, and Commissioner Mahoney seconded, to approve the consent agenda. The motion carried unanimously. 98,924.67 County General Revenue 32,548.46 Solid Waste Fund 72,098.76 County Road & Bridge 2,074.31 County Ditches Fund 2,952.00 County health insurance Vendor Name Amount Advanced Correctional Healthcare Inc 6,106.04 Anderson-TeBeest Funeral Home 4,205.00 Ascheman Oil 7,789.42 B.G. Amundson Construction, Inc. 5,500.00 Counties Providing Technology 7,017.00 Craig's Inc 4,426.69 Douglas County Sheriff Dept. 7,685.78 Geo Comm Inc 4,924.50 Glacial Plains Cooperative 5,496.22 Kandiyohi County HHS 4,000.00 Lexipol LLC 4,545.71 Marsh & McLennan Agency-RJF Division 2,952.00 Mid [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed Jul 8, 2026

Board of Commissioners

Swift County Board discusses Opportunity Zone designation

The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss the Swift County Opportunity Zone designation. The agenda also includes reviews of the Environmental Services parking lot and utility permit addendums for Dooley's.

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✓ Decided: Board approves parking lot change order and utility permit addendums

The board approved a change order for slope work at the Environmental Services parking lot. Additionally, they approved utility permit addendums for Dooley's on several county roads.

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1. Roll Call 2. Approval of Agenda 3. Approval of Consent Agenda (a.) Consider approving the June 2, 2026 board minutes 4. Approval of Warrants (a.) Consider approving Commissioner Warrants (b.) Consider approving Auditor Warrants paid on June 4th & 10th 2026 (c.) Consider approving Human Service Warrants paid on June 10, 2026 5. Board and Committee Reports 6. Citizens Comments 7. Regular Agenda (a.) Swift County Environmental Services Parking Lot (b.) Seeking Approval for Addendum's for Dooley's utility permits. (c.) Swift County Opportunity Zone Designation Discussion 8. Swift County Board of Assessment and Equalization Hearing at 6 PM. (a.) Swift County Board of Appeals Presentation 9. Other Business 10. Informational (a.) The next Commissioner Board meeting is on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. in the LEC Board room 11. Adjournment Notice & Agenda Swift County Board of Commissioners Tuesday, June 16, 2026 5:00 PM LEC Meeting Room - 301 14th St N, Benson, MN If you need any type of accommodation to participate in this meeting, please contact the County Administrator at 320-314-8399 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. Pledge of Allegiance Call to Order 1
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SWIFT COUNTY BOARD MINUTES June 16, 2026 Chairman Rudningen called the meeting to order at 5:00 PM. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. All members present. Also present: Administrator Tesa Tomaschett, County Engineer Tyler Baumchen, Environmental Service Director Scott Collins, HRA-EDA Director Leanna Larson, County Assessor Joe Tschida, Auditor-Treasurer Sarah Jaeger, Trista Hess, and members of the public. There were no additions or changes to the agenda. Commissioner E. Pederson moved, and Commissioner Mahoney seconded, to approve the agenda. Motion carried unanimously. e Consider approving the June 2, 2026, Commissioner Board Meeting minutes. Administrator Tomaschett informed the board of a correction to the June 2, 2026, Commissioner Board Minutes. The correction is to Scott Collins title Environmental Service Supervisor needs to read Environmental Service Director. Commissioner Hendrickx moved, and Commissioner P. Peterson seconded, to approve the Consent Agenda with the correction to the board minutes. Motion carried unanimously. Commissioner Warrants are as follows: 357,721.94 County General Revenue 31,871 .26 Solid Waste Fund 1,755,358.41 County Road & Bridge 16,604.07 County Ditches Fund 492.00 County health insurance 900.00 Townships & Cities Fund Vendor Name Amount Advanced Correctional Healthcare Inc 6,106.04 Appleton Press 17,100.78 Ascheman Oil 4,572.94 Central Specialties Inc 1,715,868.63 Chosen Valley Testing, Inc. 2,652.00 Counties Provid [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed Jul 8, 2026

Board of Commissioners

Board to consider conditional use permit for Southern MN Beet Sugar Cooperative

The Swift County Board will discuss and vote on several agenda items, including a conditional use permit request from Southern MN Beet Sugar Cooperative and a conditional use permit for Scott Lonneman. The consent agenda includes approval of a $2,500 day‑care grant for Christina Ahrndt and a Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act joint powers agreement. The regular agenda also contains a vote to approve the sale of the county’s K9 Red and a discussion of a potential roadside ditch policy.

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✓ Decided: Board approves JD 8 drainage benefits and damages after public hearing

The Swift County Board approved corrective amendments for JD 8 drainage benefits and damages following a formal hearing, finalizing cost allocations for affected landowners. Commissioners also granted two conditional use permits for local operations, authorized design work for the Environmental Services parking lot, and approved the transfer of K-9 Red to Steve Henriksen. The board discussed county ditch erosion cleanup procedures but took no action on that item.

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1. Roll Call 2. Approval of Agenda 3. Approval of Consent Agenda (a.) Consider approving the May 19th, 2026, board minutes (b.) Consider approving Day Care Grant for Christina Ahrndt for $2500 (c.) Review and consider approving Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Joint Powers Agreement 4. Approval of Warrants (a.) Consider approving Commissioner Warrants (b.) Consider approving Auditor Warrants paid on May 29, 2026 (c.) Consider approving Human Service Warrants paid on May 27, 2026 5. Final Hearing on Redetermination of Benefits and Damages for Swift County Judicial Ditch 8 (a.) Swift County JD 8 6. Board and Committee Reports 7. Citizens Comments 8. Regular Agenda (a.) Southern MN Beet Sugar Cooperative Conditional Use Permit Request (b.) Consider approving a conditional use permit for Scott Lonneman (c.) Approve sale of Swift County K9 Red (d.) Discussion on potential roadside ditch policy (e.) Review and consider approving Park Committee members 9. Other Business 10. Informational (a.) AMC District 6 meeting on June 10, 2026, at The Wooden Silo Event Center from 8:00am-12:00pm Notice & Agenda Swift County Board of Commissioners Tuesday, June 2, 2026 9:00 AM LEC Meeting Room - 301 14th St N, Benson, MN If you need any type of accommodation to participate in this meeting, please contact the County Administrator at 320-314-8399 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. Pledge of Allegiance Call to Order [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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SWIFT COUNTY BOARD MINUTES June 2, 2026, Chairman Rudningen called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. All members were present. Also present were Administrator Tesa Tomaschett; County Engineer Tyler Baumchen; Parks, Drainage, and Wetlands Supervisor Jake Knapper; Environmental Service Director Scott Collins; Auditor/Treasurer Sarah Jaeger; former Swift County K9 Deputy Steve Henriksen; Trista Hess; and other members from the public present. Chairman Rudningen added an addition to the Regular Agenda as item (b1.) Environmental Services parking lot discussion. Commissioner Mahoney moved, and Commissioner Hendrickx seconded, to approve the agenda with the addition to the Regular Agenda. The motion carried unanimously. e Consider approving the May 19, 2026, Commissioner Board minutes e Consider approving Daycare Grant for Christina Ahrndt for $2500 e Review and consider approving Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Joint Powers Agreement Commissioner P. Peterson suggested a correction to the May 19, 2026, board minutes with item (a1.) be change to read the Holloway Highway Shop instead of it saying Appleton Highway Shop. Commissioner P. Peterson moved, and Commissioner Mahoney seconded, to approve the consent agenda with the correction to the May 19, 2026, board minutes. The motion carried unanimously. 953,078.96 County General Revenue 57,804.22 Solid Waste Fund 348,872.83 County Road & Bridge 8,001.00 County Ditc [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed Jul 8, 2026

Board of Commissioners

Commissioners to consider paving project bid, mower purchases, solid waste agreements

The Board will consider a private drainage crossing permit, approve purchases of a 15-foot batwing mower and a disk mower, and award a bid for the 2026 Environmental Services Paving Project. Also up for vote are Swift County Solid Waste Management Delivery Agreements and a request for a second extension of PTO hours. The Parks Department Mower Upgrade will be discussed, and Sheriff Holtz will provide an informational update.

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✓ Decided: Swift County approves several equipment purchases and infrastructure contracts

The Board approved multiple equipment purchases for the County Engineer and a paving project for Environmental Services. They also approved tax abatement, waste disposal agreements, and personnel extensions while tabling a mower trade-in request.

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1. Roll Call 2. Approval of Agenda 3. Approval of Consent Agenda (a.) Consider approving the April 7, 2026, board minutes (b.) Review and consider approval of annual tobacco licenses 4. Approval of Warrants (a.) Consider approving Commissioner Warrants (b.) Review and approve Auditor Warrants paid on April 10, 2026. (c.) Review and approve Human Services Auditor Warrants paid on April 10, 2026 5. Board and Committee Reports 6. Citizens Comments 7. Regular Agenda (a.) Consider approving Private Drainage Crossing Permit (b.) Consider Approving purchase of 15' Batwing mower (c.) Consider Approving purchase of Disk mower. (d.) Consider approving bid for the 2026 Environmental Services Paving Project (e.) Consider approval of Swift County Solid Waste Management Delivery Agreements (f.) Request for second extension of PTO hours (g.) Discussion and consider approval of Parks Department Mower Upgrade (h.) Informational/Discussion- Sheriff Holtz 8. Other Business (a.) Schedule joint meeting for strategic planning 9. Informational (a.) Next board meeting: Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. at the LEC Board Room 10. Adjournment Notice & Agenda Swift County Board of Commissioners Tuesday, April 21, 2026 9:00 AM LEC Meeting Room - 301 14th St N, Benson, MN If you need any type of accommodation to participate in this meeting, please contact the County Administrator at 320-314-8399 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. Pledge of Allegiance Call to Order [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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698 SWIFT COUNTY BOARD MINUTES April 21, 2026 Chairman Rudningen called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. All members were present. Also present were Administrator Tesa Tomaschett; Parks, Drainage, and Wetlands Supervisor Jake Knapper; Sheriff John Holtz; Chief Deputy Mike Hoffman; County Engineer Tyler Baumchen; Environmental Service Director Scott Collins; and Trista Hess. There were no other members present. Chairman Rudningen added to the Regular Agenda item (a.1.) Tax Abatement Commissioner Hendrickx moved, and Commissioner Mahoney seconded, to approve the agenda with the addition. The motion carried unanimously. e Consider approving the April 7, 2026, Commissioner Board minutes e Review and consider approval of annual tobacco licenses Commissioner P. Peterson moved, and Commissioner E. Pederson seconded, to approve the consent agenda. The motion carried unanimously. 615,621.13 County General Revenue 11,016.77 Solid Waste Fund 12,059.05 County Road & Bridge 56.41 Human Services 4,492.48 County Ditches Fund 643,245.84 TOTAL Vendor Name Amount Abdo Financial Solutions LLC 20,521.00 Advanced Correctional Healthcare Inc 6,106.04 Appleton Press 19,596.22 Brennan Construction of MN Inc. 102,616.65 Chosen Valley Testing, Inc. 2,408.00 Dooley Petroleum, Inc. 5,221.01 Douglas County Sheriff Dept. 4,824.19 Freetly Electric, Inc. 4,900.00 K. Van Heuveln, Inc. 3,038.98 KUE Contractors, Inc. 421,971.95 Maximus Inc 3,500.00 Morris E [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Mon Jun 15, 2026

HRA-EDA Board Meeting

Board to consider Kerkhoven demolition project and housing LLC

The Swift County HRA-EDA Board will consider action items including a tenant rent increase, approval of a lawn care contract, a demolition project in Kerkhoven, the formation of Swift Appleton Housing LLC, and a Federal Home Loan Bank funding application. Several financial reports and previous meeting minutes are also on the consent agenda.

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✓ Decided: Board approves Diamond Village funding application and letter of intent

The board approved several operational items including a lawn care contract and account closure. Significant actions were taken regarding the Diamond Village project, including a funding application and a letter of intent.

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1. Call to Order 2. Approve Agenda 3. Consent Agenda (a) Consider approving February 23, 2026 HRA-EDA and GROW Board Meeting Minutes (b) Consider approving February financial reports and expenses (c) Consider approving March financial reports and expenses 4. Action Items (a) Tenant Comment- Rent Increase- Sue Schmitz (5 minutes) (b) Review Chapter 2 of Essentials for Commissioners (c) Consider request to close BMO Money Market Savings account (d) Lawn Care Contract (e) Consider approving Black Diamond Industries bid for Fertilizer and Spraying at the HRA Townhomes. (f) Consider approving Demolition Project in Kerkhoven. (g) Consider approval of Resolution 2026-03 related to the formation of Swift Appleton Housing LLC (h) Consider approval to submit Federal Home Loan Bank funding application (i) Consider approval to execute Letter of Intent for Diamond Village 5. Information Items (a) Director's Memo (b) Review Program Notes, Strategic Plan Updates, Loan Reporting (c) Diamond Village Project Update 6. Adjournment Notice & Agenda Swift County HRA-EDA Board Meeting Monday, April 20, 2026 5:00 PM Swift County Courthouse- Jury Breakroom- 301 14th St N, Benson, MN 56215 1
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Swift County Development Offices Housing & Redevelopment Authority (HRA) 320.843.4676 & Rural Development Authority (RDA) 320.842.4769 301 14th Street North; PO Box 207: Benson, MN 56215 swiftcounty.com Swift County Housing and Redevelopment Authority and Economic Development Authority Board Meeting Minutes The Swift County HRA-EDA held a regular board meeting on Monday, April 20th, 2026 at the Swift County Courthouse- Jury Break Room (301 14th St N) in Benson, MN. HRA-EDA Board members present at the meeting: Paula Caldwell, Jim Just, Karla Schmidt, Pete Peterson, and Paula Grace (virtually). Not present: Laura Ostlie and Tom Claussen. Also present: Leanna Larson, Marvin Klang, Joyce Erickson, Sue Schmitz, Howard Thomas, Joann Schnitzler, Janet Bredeken, and Marti Benson. 1. Call to Order- Jim Just, Vice President called the meeting to order at 5:00pm. 2. Approve Agenda- Pete Peterson moved and Karla Schmidt seconded to approve the agenda. Motion carried unanimously. 3. Consent Items- a. Consider approving February 23, 2026 HRA-EDA and GROW Board meeting minutes- b. Consider approving February financial reports and expenses- c. Consider approving March financial reports and expenses- Karla Schmidt moved and Paula Caldwell seconded to approve the Consent agenda items. Motion carried unanimously. 4. Action Items- a. Tenant Comment- Rent Increase- Sue Schmitz (5 minutes)- Several tenants addressed the board regarding rent adjustments and proper [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Mon Jun 15, 2026

HRA-EDA Board Meeting

Board will consider advancing funds to Swift Appleton Housing LLC

The Swift County HRA-EDA Board will review and vote on several items, including the public comment period and adoption of public engagement rules, townhome interim maintenance and capital improvement procedures, and updates to the 2026 administrative plan. They will also consider advancing funds to Swift Appleton Housing LLC. Additional discussion items include the board meeting schedule, program and strategic plan updates, loan reporting, and an update on the Diamond Village Project.

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✓ Decided: Swift County HRA-EDA approves administrative updates and townhome procedures

The board approved the 2026 Administrative Plan updates and a new procedure for townhome maintenance and capital improvements. Members also authorized the submission of an MHFA Multifamily RFP application and the advancement of funds to Swift Appleton Housing LLC.

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1. Call to Order 2. Approve Agenda 3. Consent Agenda (a) Consider approval of April 20, 2026 HRA-EDA Board Meeting minutes (b) Consider approving April financial reports and expenses 4. Action Items (a) Review Chapter 3 of Essentials for Commissioners (b) Consider approval of Public Comment Period and adoption of Public Engagement Rules (c) Consider approval of Townhome Interim Maintenance and Capital Improvement Procedure (d) Consider approval of the 2026 Administrative Plan Updates (e) Consider approval to Advance Funds to Swift Appleton Housing LLC 5. Information Items (a) Board Meeting Schedule Discussion (b) Director's Memo (c) Review Program Notes, Strategic Plan Updates, Loan Reporting (d) Diamond Village Project Update 6. Adjournment Notice & Agenda Swift County HRA-EDA Board Meeting Friday, May 22, 2026 1:00 PM Swift County Courthouse- Jury Breakroom- 301 14th St N, Benson, MN 56215 If you need any type of accommodation to participate in this meeting, please contact the County Administrator at 320-314-8399 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. 1
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Swift County Development Offices Housing & Redevelopment Authority (HRA) 320.843.4676 & Rural Development Authority (RDA) 320.842.4769 301 14th Street North; PO Box 207: Benson, MN 56215 swiftcounty.com Swift County Housing and Redevelopment Authority and Economic Development Authority Board Meeting Minutes The Swift County HRA-EDA held a special board meeting on Friday, May 22nd, 2026 at the Swift County Courthouse- Jury Break Room (301 14th St N) in Benson, MN. HRA-EDA Board members present at the meeting: Paula Caldwell, Jim Just, Karla Schmidt, Pete Peterson, Paula Grace, Laura Ostlie, and Tom Claussen. Also present: Leanna Larson, Jean Lesteberg, Joyce Erickson, and Marti Benson. 1. Call to Order- Laura Ostlie, President called the meeting to order at 1:00pm. 2. Approve Agenda- Leanna added agenda item 4F: Consider approval of MHFA Multifamily Consolidated RFP Application Submission. Paula Grace moved and Tom Claussen seconded to approve the agenda. Motion carried unanimously. 3. Consent Items- a. Consider approving April 20, 2026 HRA-EDA and GROW Board meeting minutes- b. Consider approving April financial reports and expenses- Pete Peterson moved and Karla Schmidt seconded to approve the Consent agenda items. Motion carried unanimously. 4. Action Items- a. Review Chapter 3 of Essentials for Commissioners- There was discussion about the general responsibilities of boards. No action was taken. b. Consider approval of Public Comment Perio [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed Apr 29, 2026

HRA-EDA Board Meeting

Board to discuss the executed Bring It Home Rental Assistance Grant contract

The board will consider routine consent agenda items, including approval of the January 26, 2026 meeting minutes and January financial reports. Action items include a tenant comment on a rent increase, review of policy updates, an annual civil rights certification, and discussion of how to use 2025 CVEC funds. Information items feature a review of the CEDS SWOT analysis and the executed Bring It Home Rental Assistance Grant contract, along with updates to the strategic plan and loan reporting.

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✓ Decided: Board unanimously approved legal services for Diamond Village and 2026 small‑business grant

The HRA‑EDA board approved several policy updates and certifications, all by unanimous vote. It also authorized a $32,670 small‑business grant program for 2026 and revised the LHTF work plan to focus on owner‑occupied rehab projects, giving the Executive Director authority to sign the grant contract. Finally, the board approved a legal services proposal with Ballard Spahr to support the Diamond Village project.

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1. Call to Order 2. Approve Agenda 3. Consent Agenda (a) Consider approving January 26, 2026 HRA-EDA Board Meeting Minutes (b) Consider approving January financial reports and expenses 4. Action Items (a) Tenant Comment- Rent Increase- Sue Schmitz (5 minutes) (b) Review Chapter 1 of Essentials for Commissioners (c) Annual Report of the Local Housing Trust Fund (d) Consider approving Annual Civil Rights Certification (e) Consider approving updated Bank Reconciliation Policy (f) Consider approving updated Check Writing Policy (g) Discussion on use of 2025 CVEC funds 5. Information Items (a) Review of CEDS SWOT Analysis Results (b) Bring It Home Rental Assistance Grant Contract Agreement- Executed Contract (c) Director's Memo (d) Review Program Notes, Strategic Plan Updates, Loan Reporting 6. Adjournment Notice & Agenda Swift County HRA-EDA Board Meeting Monday, February 23, 2026 5:00 PM Swift County Courthouse- Jury Breakroom- 301 14th St N, Benson, MN 56215 1
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Mon Apr 27, 2026

Board of Commissioners

Board considers second reading of firearm limitations for deer hunting

The Swift County Board of Commissioners will hold a second reading of Ordinance 2026-01 regarding deer hunting firearm limitations. The board will also select a final hearing date for JD #8 Redetermination and hold a Human Service work session.

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✓ Decided: Board denied Ordinance 2026-01 on firearm limits for deer hunting

The board voted 3‑2 to deny Swift County Ordinance 2026-01, which would have maintained firearm limitations for deer hunting. The final hearing for JD #8 Redetermination was scheduled for June 2, 2026. Two commissioners were appointed to the Construction and Demolition Committee.

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1. Roll Call 2. Approval of Agenda 3. Approval of Consent Agenda (a.) Consider approving the March 17, 2026, board minutes (b.) Consider approving the March 16, 2026, Public Hearing: 1st Reading of Ordinance No. 2026-01, meeting minutes 4. Approval of Warrants (a.) Consider approving Commissioner Warrants (b.) Review and approve the Auditor Warrants paid on March 31 and April 1, 2026 (c.) Review and approve the Human Services Warrants paid on March 31, 2026 5. Board and Committee Reports 6. Citizens Comments 7. Regular Agenda (a.) 2nd reading of Swift County Ordinance 2026-01: Maintaining Firearm Limitations for deer hunting in Swift County (b.) JD #8 Redetermination Final Hearing Date Selection 8. Human Service Work Session (a.) Human Service Work Session 8. Other Business 9. Informational (a.) Next board meeting: Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. at the LEC Board Room 10. Adjournment Notice & Agenda Swift County Board of Commissioners Tuesday, April 7, 2026 9:00 AM LEC Meeting Room - 301 14th St N, Benson, MN If you need any type of accommodation to participate in this meeting, please contact the County Administrator at 320-314-8399 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. Pledge of Allegiance Call to Order Recess 1
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SWIFT COUNTY BOARD MINUTES Chairman Rudningen called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. All members were present. Also present were Administrator Tesa Tomaschett; Parks, Drainage, and Wetlands Supervisor Jake Knapper; Chief Deputy Mike Hoffman; and Trista Hess. There April 7, 2026 were several members of the public in attendance. Chairman Rudningen moved Board and Committee Reports to follow Other Business to respect the time of the public. He also, noted and corrected errors in the agenda numbering: Item 8 - Human Service Work Session; Item 9 - Other Business; Item 10 - Informational; and Item 11 - Adjournment. Commissioner Hendrickx requested to add discussion regarding the Construction and Demolition Solid Waste Grant. Chairman Rudningen added it to the Regular Agenda as Item C. Commissioner Hendrickx moved, and Commissioner E. Pederson seconded, to approve the agenda with the noted corrections and addition. The motion carried unanimously. e Consider approving the March 17, 2026, Commissioner Board minutes e Consider approving the March 16, 2026, Commissioner Board minutes Commissioner Mahoney moved, and Commissioner P. Peterson seconded, to approve the consent agenda. The motion carried unanimously. 297,741.68 County General Revenue 32,154.47 Solid Waste Fund 79,146.84 County Road & Bridge 56.41 Human Services 61,050.22 Debt Service 14,354.91 County Ditches Fund 1,112.50 County health insurance Vendor Name Amount Alph [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Mon Apr 27, 2026

Board of Commissioners

Public hearing on ordinance limiting deer hunting firearms

The Swift County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing and first reading of Ordinance No. 2026-01, which maintains firearm limitations for deer hunting in the county. The meeting also includes routine items such as roll call and agenda approval.

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✓ Decided: Board scheduled second reading of Ordinance 2026-01 on April 7

The board unanimously approved the meeting agenda and opened the public hearing. The hearing was closed unanimously. A motion to adjourn the meeting failed 2-3. The board voted 3-2 to schedule a second reading of Ordinance No. 2026-01 on April 7, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.

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1. Roll Call 2. Approval of Agenda 3. Regular Agenda (a.) Public Hearing: 1st reading of Swift County Ordinance No. 2026-01: Maintaining Firearm Limitations for deer hunting in Swift County 4. Adjournment Notice & Agenda Swift County Board of Commissioners Monday, March 16, 2026 7:00 PM Benson Schools Performing Arts Center 1400 Montana Ave., Benson, MN, 56215 If you need any type of accommodation to participate in this meeting, please contact the County Administrator at 320-314-8399 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. Pledge of Allegiance Call to Order 1
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SWIFT COUNTY BOARD MINUTES Public Hearing: 1%‘ Reading of Swift County Ordinance No. 2026-01 March 16, 2026 Chairman Rudningen called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. All members were present. Also present were Administrator Tesa Tomaschett, Interim County Attorney Deb Gerads, and Trista Hess. Several members of the public were in attendance. Commissioner Mahoney moved, and Commissioner Hendrickx seconded, to approve the agenda. The motion carried unanimously. Chairman Rudningen reviewed the rules and procedures for conducting a public hearing. Chairman Rudningen then requested a motion to open the public hearing portion of the meeting. Commissioner E. Pederson moved, and Commissioner P. Peterson seconded, to open the public hearing at 7:07 p.m. The motion carried. Several members of the public shared their opinions and views regarding proposed Ordinance No. 2026-01: Maintaining Firearm Limitations for Deer Hunting in Swift County, including statements both in favor of and in opposition to the ordinance. Commissioner Hendrickx moved, and Commissioner Mahoney seconded, to close the public hearing at 7:53 p.m. The motion carried unanimously. Commissioner Hendrickx moved to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Mahoney seconded the motion. The motion failed on a 2-3 vote, with Commissioners P. Peterson and E. Pederson and Chairman Rudningen voting against. Commissioner P. Peterson moved, and Commissioner E. Pederson seconded, to sch [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Mon Apr 27, 2026

Board of Commissioners

Board to vote on AFSCME union contracts and highway paving bids

The Swift County Board of Commissioners will consider approving labor agreements with three AFSCME local unions for courthouse, human services, and highway/environmental services employees. They will also award bids for 2026 paving and gravel projects, and authorize a principal payment on a 2025A bond. A parking lot paving project at Environmental Services is discussed.

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✓ Decided: Board approved $3.9M county road paving contract and three union agreements

The board unanimously approved the award of a $3,936,568.17 paving contract to Central Specialties Inc. and a $272,800 gravel‑processing contract to the same firm. Commissioners also approved hiring a new deputy sheriff at $33.87 per hour. Three AFSCME Local Union 2538 agreements (Courthouse, Human Services, Highway & Environmental Services) were each approved by a 4‑1 vote, with Commissioner E. Pederson voting against each.

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1. Roll Call 2. Approval of Agenda 3. Approval of Consent Agenda (a.) Consider approving the March 3, 2026, board minutes (b.) Consider Approval Res. 26-03-22: Authorizing Principal Payment on 2025A Bond 4. Approval of Warrants (a.) Consider approving Commissioner Warrants (b.) Review and approve Auditor Warrants paid on 3/10/2026 and 3/11/2026 (c.) Review and approve Human Service Warrants paid on 3/10/2026 5. Board and Committee Reports 6. Citizens Comments 7. Regular Agenda (a.) Swift County Environmental Services' parking lot paving project. (b.) Consider approving Grade 15, Step 3 for Deputy hire (c.) County Highway Bid Award- 2026 Paving (d.) County Highway Bid Award- 2026 Gravel (e.) Consider approval of the Agreement between Swift County and AFSCME Local Union No. 2538-Courthouse (f.) Consider approval of the Agreement between Swift County and AFSCME Local Union No. 2538 -Human Services (g.) Consider approval of the Agreement between Swift County and AFSCME Local Union No. 2538-Highway and Environmental Services 8. Other Business 9. Informational (a.) Next board meeting: Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. at the LEC Board Room 10. Adjournment Notice & Agenda Swift County Board of Commissioners Tuesday, March 17, 2026 9:00 AM LEC Meeting Room - 301 14th St N, Benson, MN If you need any type of accommodation to participate in this meeting, please contact the County Administrator at 320-314-8399 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. Pled [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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692 SWIFT COUNTY BOARD MINUTES March 17, 2026 Chairman Rudningen called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. All members were present. Also present were Administrator Tesa Tomaschett, County Engineer Tyler Baumchen, Environmental Service Director Scott Collins, Sheriff John Holtz, Chief Deputy Mike Hoffman, and Trista Hess. There were no members of the public. There were no additions to the agenda. Commissioner Hendrickx moved, and Commissioner E. Pederson seconded, to approve the agenda. The motion carried unanimously. e Consider approving the March 3, 2026, Commissioner Board minutes e Consider approval of Resolution No. 26-03-22: Authorizing Principal Payment on 2025A Bond Commissioner P. Peterson moved, and Commissioner Mahoney seconded, to approve the consent agenda. The motion carried unanimously. 641,030.76 County General Revenue 24,335.06 Solid Waste Fund 110,692.98 County Road & Bridge 4,000.00 _ County Ditches Fund Vendor Name Amount Advanced Correctional Healthcare Inc 6,106.04 Appleton Press 3,373.90 CDW Government, Inc 2,810.78 Chosen Valley Testing, Inc. 4,190.00 Counties Providing Technology 7,017.00 Freetly Electric, Inc. 3,385.18 Glacial Plains Cooperative 9,054.56 Houston Engineering Inc 4,000.00 KUE Contractors, Inc. 527,403.90 Lexipol LLC 5,671.68 MetLife 6,057.14 Nelson Auto Center 45,265.00 Northside Automotive Supply 2,592.77 Pflipsen Trucking LLC 13,523.69 Sign Solutions USA, LLC 31,911.22 St. Cloud/City [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Mon Apr 27, 2026

Board of Commissioners

Commissioners to consider firearm limits for deer hunting

The Swift County Board of Commissioners will vote on a resolution authorizing a principal payment on the 2025A Bond and review a draft ordinance that would retain firearm limitations for deer hunting. Several consent agenda items include approval of minutes, a 2026 DAC DT&H contract, daycare grant requests totaling $3,917.45, and an amended lease with the State of Minnesota. The board will also discuss scheduling a March workshop.

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✓ Decided: Board sets public hearing for firearm ordinance and approves highway detour

The board approved the meeting agenda and consent agenda unanimously. It also approved hiring an Assistant County Attorney, a highway detour resolution, and several warrant payments without opposition. A public hearing on the firearm ordinance was scheduled for March 16, 2026, after a 3‑2 vote. The board decided not to schedule a March workshop.

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1. Roll Call 2. Approval of Agenda 3. Approval of Consent Agenda (a.) Consider approving February 3, 2026, Board minutes (b.) Consider approval of 2026 Swift County DAC DT&H Contract (c.) Consider approval of Daycare Grant Request from Rebecca Diederich for $1,632.45 (d.) Consider approval of Daycare Grant Request from Teresa Staton for $2285 (e.) Consider approving Amended Lease PS0326 with State of Minnesota 4. Approval of Warrants (a.) Consider approving Commissioner Warrants (b.) Review and consider approval of Auditor Warrants paid on 2/10/2026 (c.) Review and consider approval of Human Service Warrants paid on 2/10/2026 5. Board and Committee Reports 6. Citizens Comments 7. Regular Agenda (a.) Consider approving Resolution 26-02-19: Authorizing Principal Payment on 2025A Bond (b.) Review draft Ordinance 2026-01: Retaining Firearm Limitations for Deer Hunting 8. Other Business (a.) Discussion on a March Workshop 9. Informational (a.) The next Commissioner Board meeting is Tuesday, March 3rd, 2026, at 9:00 AM (b.) The County Township Association Annual Meeting is Friday, February 27th, 2026, at Track Bar & Grill 10. Adjournment Notice & Agenda Swift County Board of Commissioners Tuesday, February 17, 2026 9:00 AM LEC Meeting Room - 301 14th St N, Benson, MN If you need any type of accommodation to participate in this meeting, please contact the County Administrator at 320-314-8399 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. Pledge of Allegiance C [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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Chairman Rudningen called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. SWIFT COUNTY BOARD MINUTES February 17, 2026 All members were present. Also present were Administrator Tesa Tomaschett, County Engineer Tyler Baumchen, Chief Deputy Sheriff Mike Hoffman, Trista Hess, and members of the public. Chairman Rudningen suggested moving Board and Committee Reports to the end of the agenda, and informed the board of additions for the Regular Agenda, adding an item (c) County Attorney Memo and an item (d) Resolution No. 26-02-20: To Approve County State Aid Highway 3 and 20 Detour. Commissioner P. Peterson moved, and Commissioner Hendrickx seconded, to approve the agenda with the changes and additions. The motion carried unanimously. Commissioner Mahoney moved, and Commissioner E. Pederson seconded, to approve the consent agenda. The motion carried unanimously. Consider approving February 3, 2026, Commissioner Board minutes Consider approval of the 2026 Swift County DAC DT&H Contract Consider approval of a daycare grant request from Rebecca Diederich for $1,632.45 Consider approval of a daycare grant request from Teresa Staton for $2,285 Consider approving Amended Lease PS0326 with the State of Minnesota 517,228.46 25,214.48 640,960.03 129.23 1,155.89 368.38 Vendor Name County General Revenue Solid Waste Fund County Road & Bridge Human Services County Ditches Fund Tax Collections Fund Advanced Correctional Healthcare Inc Appleton [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Mon Apr 27, 2026

Board of Commissioners

Board to approve warrants, fee schedule, and motor grader purchase

The Swift County Board of Commissioners will approve warrants for payments made on February 27, 2026, and consider an amended 2026 fee schedule. The board will also review a request to purchase a motor grader and discuss a draft ordinance on firearm limitations for deer hunting.

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✓ Decided: Board approved purchase of a John Deere motor grader for $345,725.73

The board approved the amended 2026 fee schedule with a mileage fee correction to $0.725. It denied a deputy's request for a Step 9 pay‑scale MOU. It also approved the purchase of a 2026 John Deere Model 770 motor grader for $345,725.73 and selected David J. Unmacht, LLC for strategic planning services.

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1. Roll Call 2. Approval of Agenda 3. Approval of Consent Agenda (a.) Consider approving the February 17, 2026, board minutes (b.) Consider approving Resolution 26-03-21:Human Services Corporate Signatures (c.) Consider approving amended 2026 fee schedule 4. Approval of Warrants (a.) Consider approving Commissioner Warrants (b.) Review and approve Auditor Warrants paid on 2/27/2026 (c.) Review and approve Human Service Warrants paid on 2/27/2026 5. Board and Committee Reports 6. Citizens Comments 7. Regular Agenda (a.) SWCD Annual Report with Andy Albertson (b.) Annual Report of the Local Housing Trust Fund (c.) Deputy request for review and consideration of MOU (d.) Consider Approving purchase of Motor Grader (e.) Review and consider approving Strategic Planning quotes 8. Other Business 9. Informational (a.) Monday, March 16, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. at the Benson Public School Performing Arts Center is the Public Hearing on the Draft Ordinance 2026-01: Retaining Firearm Limitations for Deer Hunting in Swift County (b.) Next board meeting: Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. at the LEC Board Room 10. Adjournment Notice & Agenda Swift County Board of Commissioners Tuesday, March 3, 2026 9:00 AM LEC Meeting Room - 301 14th St N, Benson, MN If you need any type of accommodation to participate in this meeting, please contact the County Administrator at 320-314-8399 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. Pledge of Allegiance Call to Order [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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688 SWIFT COUNTY BOARD MINUTES March 3, 2026 Chairman Rudningen called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. All members were present. Also present were Administrator Tesa Tomaschett, County Engineer Tyler Baumchen, and Trista Hess. There were no members of the public. There were no additions to the agenda. Commissioner P. Peterson moved, and Commissioner E. Pederson seconded, to approve the agenda. The motion carried unanimously. e Consider approving February 17, 2026, Commissioner Board minutes e Consider approving Resolution 26-03-21: Human Services Corporate Signatures e Consider approving amended 2026 fee schedule Commissioner Mahoney requested a correction to the mileage fee rate to $.725 on in the amended 2026 fee schedule. Commissioner Hendrickx moved, and Commissioner Mahoney seconded, to approve the consent agenda with the correction to the amended 2026 fee schedule. The motion carried unanimously. 74,958.38 County General Revenue 15,052.39 Solid Waste Fund 20,226.52 County Road & Bridge 348.50 County Ditches Fund 1,121.40 County health insurance 1,169.49 Tax Collections Fund 1,306.50 State Fund Vendor Name Amount Abdo Financial Solutions LLC 24,083.95 Bouwman/Barry 2,000.00 Chippewa River Watershed Assoc. 8,700.00 CliftonLarsonAllen LLP 5,250.00 Geyer Recycling 7,214.00 H & L Mesabi 16,500.00 MN County Attorneys Association 3,977.00 RCN Technologies 11,697.40 SeaChange Printing & Marketing Services 2,430.00 Waste M [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Mon Mar 2, 2026

HRA-EDA Board Meeting

Board to decide on rental budget, rent increase, and Diamond Village project

The HRA-EDA Board will consider a consent agenda approving prior minutes and financial reports, followed by action items including officer elections, establishing per diem and mileage rates, and approving resolutions for depositories and delegating authority. Key decisions involve the 2026 rental property budget and a rent increase, an update and authorization for the Diamond Village project, and allocation from the Local Housing Trust Fund. The board will also accept audited financial statements and approve an audit statement of work.

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✓ Decided: Board approved $150,000 allocation for Diamond Village and reopened applications

The Swift County HRA‑EDA board unanimously approved a series of actions, including retaining current officers, setting board per diem and mileage rates, and adopting a 7% rent increase for 2026. They also adopted the county Conflict of Interest Policy and authorized staff to negotiate a purchase agreement and request quotes for the Diamond Village project. The board reserved $150,000 from the Local Housing Trust Fund for Diamond Village and consolidated banking by converting the Lake Central account to the primary checking account and closing all Co‑Op Credit Union accounts.

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1. Call to Order 2. Approve Agenda 3. Consent Agenda (a) Consider approving November 17, 2025 HRA-EDA Board Meeting Minutes (b) Consider approving November and December financial reports and expenses (c) Consider approving pledged securities 4. Action Items (a) HRA Officer Elections (b) Establish HRA board per diem & mileage (c) Consider approving Resolution 2026-01 to establish depositories (d) Consider approving Resolution 2026-02 Delegating Authority (e) Consider approving 2026 Rental Property Budget and Rent Increase (f) Consider approving participation at St. Cloud Home & Lifestyle Show (g) Consider adopting Swift County's Conflict of Interest Policy (h) Diamond Village- Project Update & Authorization to Proceed (i) Local Housing Trust Fund Allocation for Diamond Village & Reopening Applications (j) Consider approving changes to Lake Central bank account (k) Consider approving changes to Citizen's Alliance Bank (l) Consider approving changes to Co Op Credit Union accounts (m) Consider accepting the FYE25 audited financial statements (n) Consider approving Statement of Work for HRA 12-31-25 Audit 5. Information Items (a) Director's memo (b) Review Program Notes, Strategic Plan Updates, Loan Reporting 6. Adjournment Notice & Agenda Swift County HRA-EDA Board Meeting Monday, January 26, 2026 5:00 PM Swift County Courthouse- Jury Break Room- 301 14th St N, Benson, MN 56215 1
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Swift County Development Offices Housing & Redevelopment Authority (HRA) 320.843.4676 & Rural Development Authority (RDA) 320.842.4769 301 14th Street North; PO Box 207: Benson, MN 56215 swiftcounty.com Swift County Housing and Redevelopment Authority and Economic Development Authority Board Meeting Minutes The Swift County HRA-EDA held a regular board meeting on Monday, January 26th, 2026 at the Swift County Courthouse- Jury Break Room (301 14th St N) in Benson, MN. HRA Board members present at the meeting: Laura Ostlie, Paula Caldwell, Jim Just, Paula Grace, Tom Claussen, and Pete Peterson. Not present: Karla Schmidt. Also present: Leanna Larson and John Olinger. 1. Call to Order- Laura Ostlie, President called the meeting to order at 5:00pm. 2. Approve Agenda- Pete Peterson moved and Paula Grace seconded to approve the agenda. Motion carried unanimously. 3. Consent Items- a. Consider approving November 17, 2025 HRA-EDA Board meeting minutes- b. Consider approving November and December financial reports and expenses- c. Consider approving pledged securities- Pete Peterson moved and Jim Just seconded to approve the Consent agenda items. Motion carried unanimously. 4. Action Items- a. HRA Officer Elections- After a brief discussion, Jim Just moved and Paula Grace seconded to retain the existing officers for 2026. Motion carried unanimously. b. Establish HRA board per diem & mileage- Jim Just moved and Paula Caldwell seconded to approve board p [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Mon Feb 23, 2026

Board of Commissioners

Swift County Board to consider County Attorney appointment and HRA staffing

The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss staffing adjustments for the HRA and the appointment of a County Attorney. The body will also review a Human Services report on state and federal changes and consider a resolution for Greater Minnesota Funding.

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✓ Decided: Board appointed Debra Gerads as interim county attorney

The Swift County Board approved the appointment of Debra Gerads as interim county attorney, effective Jan. 27, 2026. The board set her interim salary at Grade 24, Step 6 ($116,981.28) by a 4‑1 vote. It also approved the Greater Minnesota Funding grant application (Resolution No. 26‑01‑17) and HRA staffing adjustments. All other agenda items were approved unanimously.

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1. Roll Call 2. Approval of Agenda 3. Approval of Consent Agenda (a.) Consider approving January 6, 2026, Commissioner Board minutes (b.) Consider approving the 2025 County Feedlot Officer (CFO) Annual Report (c.) Consider approval of 2026 Presbyterian Family Foundation Guardianship Contract 4. Approval of Warrants (a.) Consider approving Commissioner Warrants (b.) Review and approve Auditor Warrants Paid on January 9, 2026 (c.) Review and approve Human Service Warrants Paid on January 12, 2026 5. Board and Committee Reports 6. Citizens Comments 7. Regular Agenda (a.) Consider approving Resolution No. 26-01-17 Greater Minnesota Funding (b.) Consider approving HRA Staffing Adjustments (c.) Review Human Services Report on State and Federal changes (d.) County Attorney Appointment 8. Other Business 9. Informational (a.) The next Commissioner Board meeting is Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at 9:00 AM in the LEC Board Room 10. Adjournment Notice & Agenda Swift County Board of Commissioners Tuesday, January 20, 2026 9:00 AM LEC Meeting Room - 301 14th St N, Benson, MN If you need any type of accommodation to participate in this meeting, please contact the County Administrator at 320-314-8399 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. Pledge of Allegiance Call to Order 1
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678 SWIFT COUNTY BOARD MINUTES January 20, 2026 Chairman Rudningen called the meeting to order at 9:00 AM. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. All members were present. Also present: Administrator Tesa Tomaschett, Sheriff John Holtz, Park, Drainage, & Wetland Jacob Knapper, Trista Hess, and a member of the public. There were no additions or changes to the agenda. Commissioner Hendrickx moved, and Commissioner P. Peterson seconded to approve the agenda. The motion carried unanimously. e Consider approving January 6, 2026, Commissioner Board minutes e Consider approving the 2025 Feedlot Officer (CFO) Annual Report e Consider approval of 2026 Presbyterian Family Foundation Guardianship Contract Commissioner Mahoney moved, and Commissioner E. Pederson seconded to approve the consent agenda. The motion carried unanimously. 525,303.05 County General Revenue 50,587.11 Solid Waste Fund 173,108.72 County Road & Bridge 26,871.36 Human Services 748,360.63 Debt Service 689.00 County Ditches Fund 0.60 State Fund Vendor Name Amount 6W Department of Community Corrections 171,140.93 Advanced Correctional Healthcare Inc 6,106.04 Ascheman Propane Inc 5,427.46 Association Of Minnesota Counties 19,269.00 Chamberlain Oil Co 3,590.39 Counties Providing Technology 7,017.00 Countryside Public Health 80,509.50 Dooley Petroleum, Inc. 3,690.77 Glacial Plains Cooperative 17,491.49 Heartland Security Services, LLC 4,035.59 Johnson Feed Inc 4,868.34 Larson Gravel & Construction Inc 2,751 [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Mon Feb 23, 2026

Board of Commissioners

Board to consider employment agreement, wage adjustment for county administrator

The Swift County Board of Commissioners will consider approving a consent agenda including minutes and an internship program agreement, followed by public hearings and regular agenda items. Key actions include a closed session for the county administrator's annual performance review and a resolution to approve an employment agreement with a wage adjustment. Other business includes a Woodland Centers presentation, a deputy MOU request, highway updates, a contract extension with Abdo, and a discussion on deer hunting firearms.

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✓ Decided: Board approved advertising for bids on multiple highway construction projects

The board voted unanimously to begin advertising for bids on several five‑year highway construction projects and a township bridge replacement. It also approved extending the Abdo Financial Solutions contract through February 28, 2026 without exceeding the $60,000 budget. The board moved forward with a shotgun‑only zone ordinance to be considered at the February 17 meeting and approved a wage‑adjustment resolution for County Administrator Tesa Tomaschett. A request to increase a deputy’s step level was tabled until the March 3 meeting.

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1. Roll Call 2. Approval of Agenda 3. Approval of Consent Agenda (a.) Consider approving the January 20, 2026, Commissioner Board minutes (b.) Consider approving January 23, 2026, Special Board meeting minutes (c.) Consider approving Swift County Internship Program Agreement 4. Approval of Warrants (a.) Consider approving Commissioner Warrants (b.) Consider approving Auditor Warrants paid on 1/30/2026 (c.) Consider approving the Human Services Warrants paid on 1/30/2026 5. Board and Committee Reports 6. Citizens Comments 7. Regular Agenda (a.) Woodland Centers Biannual Presentation (b.) Deputy request for review and consideration of MOU (c.) Highway Shop update (d.) Highway Requesting Permission to Advertise for Bids (e.) Abdo contract extension (f.) Discussion on firearm for deer hunting and consideration of next action steps (g.) Potential Closed Session for Administrator Tomaschett for an annual review in the Jury Breakroom Consider approving a closed session to evaluate the performance of an individual who is subject to its authority pursuant to Minnesota Statute 13D.05, Subd 3 (a) for a scheduled annual performance review of County Administrator Tesa Tomaschett. (h.) Consider approving Resolution No. 26-02-18 Approve the employment agreement with County Administrator Tesa Tomaschett for wage adjustment. 9. Other Business Notice & Agenda Swift County Board of Commissioners Tuesday, February 3, 2026 9:00 AM LEC Meeting Room - 301 14th St N, [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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682 SWIFT COUNTY BOARD MINUTES February 3, 2026 Chairman Rudningen called the meeting to order at 9:00 AM. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. All members were present. Also present: Administrator Tesa Tomaschett, County Engineer Tyler Baumchen, Human Service Director Catie Lee, HRA-EDA Director Leanna Larson, Trista Hess, and members of the public. Chairman Rudningen asked if there were any addition or changes to the agenda. Commissioner Mahoney requested Administrator Tomaschett give a report on upcoming activities and building updates. Commissioner P. Peterson moved, and Commissioner Mahoney seconded to approve the agenda with the addition of Administrator Tomaschett’s report added to Other Business. The motion carried unanimously. e Consider approving January 20, 2026, Commissioner Board minutes e Consider approving January 23, 2026, Special Board Meeting minutes e Consider approving Swift County Internship Program Agreement Commissioner Hendrickx moved, and Commissioner P. Peterson seconded to approve the consent agenda. The motion carried unanimously. 325,551.74 County General Revenue 20,866.88 Solid Waste Fund 3,125.77 County Road & Bridge 2,187.75 County Ditches Fund 2,102.60 County health insurance 11,524.51 Tax Collections Fund 2,313.00 State Fund Vendor Name Amount American Communications Inc 3,500.00 Bouwman/Barry 2,000.00 CEE VI Drug & Gang Task Force 72,407.00 CliftonLarsonAllen LLP 12,180.00 Comm of MMB, Treas Div 2,080.50 Geyer Recycling 7,214.00 K [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Mon Feb 23, 2026

Board of Commissioners

Board to discuss compensation for Appointed Interim County Attorney

The Swift County Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to discuss the compensation of the Appointed Interim County Attorney.

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✓ Decided: Board approves $120,500.64 salary for interim county attorney

The Swift County Board unanimously approved the special meeting agenda. It then approved the request to set the interim county attorney’s salary at Grade 24, Step 7, which is $120,500.64. Both motions passed with a 4‑0 roll‑call vote.

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1. Roll Call 2. Approval of Agenda 3. Regular Agenda (a.) Discussion on Appointed Interim County Attorney compensation 4. Adjournment Notice & Agenda Swift County Board of Commissioners Friday, January 23, 2026 9:00 AM LEC Meeting Room - 301 14th St N, Benson, MN SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE One or more members of the governing body may participate in this meeting by interactive television or other electronic means, as permitted under Minnesota Statutes 13D.02. Tesa Tomaschett is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87575259661 Meeting ID: 875 7525 9661 If you need any type of accommodation to participate in this meeting, please contact the County Administrator at 320-314-8399 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. Pledge of Allegiance Call to Order 1
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SWIFT COUNTY BOARD MINUTES Special Meeting January 23, 2026 Chairman Rudningen called the meeting to order at 9:00 AM. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Chairman Rudningen stated that there was a Zoom option for the board members and the public to attend. Board Members present in person were Chairman Rudningen, Commissioner P. Peterson, and Commissioner Mahoney. Commissioner Hendrickx was present through Zoom. Also present were Deputy Clerk of the Board Trista Hess, Sheriff John Holtz, and Chief Deputy Mike Hoffman. Joining through Zoom were Administrator Tomaschett and Assistant County Attorney Debra Gerads. Commissioner E. Pederson was on the phone with Administrator Tomaschett, but since he was not visible, he couldn’t vote. Chairman Rudningen informed everyone that there was a quorum so they could proceed with the meeting. Chairman Rudningen opened the meeting, stating that it is a Special Meeting and there cannot be any additions or changes to the agenda. Rudningen asked for approval from the board for the agenda of Discussion on Appointed Interim County Attorney compensation. Commissioner Mahoney moved, and Commissioner P. Peterson seconded to approve the Special Meeting Agenda. The motion carried in a 4-0 roll call vote, Commissioner Mahoney — Aye, Commissioner P. Peterson — Aye, Chairman Rudningen — Aye, and Commissioner Hendrickx — Aye. Administrator Tomaschett presented to the board the Interim County Attorney salary request from the new Assistant [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed Jan 28, 2026

HRA-EDA Board Meeting

HRA-EDA Board to consider rental rehab bids and state program participation

The Swift County HRA-EDA Board will review draft financial statements for FYE25 and discuss the Local Housing Trust Fund. The board is deciding on bids for rental rehabilitation projects and participation in the Minnesota City Participation Program.

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✓ Decided: Board approves two rental rehab contracts, joins housing loan program, pauses fund apps

The board unanimously approved the agenda and consent items, including the October 20, 2025 meeting minutes and October financial reports. It approved Bangsund Construction bids for rental rehabilitation at 403 9th St N (Option 3) and at 212 15th St N (Option 4). The board also approved participation in the Minnesota City Participation Program and voted to pause applications for the Local Housing Trust Fund until February 1 2026. The meeting was adjourned at 6:24 pm.

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1. Call to Order 2. Approve Agenda 3. Consent Agenda (a) Consider approving October 20, 2025 HRA-EDA Board Meeting Minutes (b) Consider approving October financial reports and expenses 4. Action Items (a) Presentation of FYE25 draft financial statements (b) Consider approval of bids for Rental Rehab at 403 9th St N, Benson, MN (c) Consider approval of bids for Rental Rehab at 212 15th St N, Benson (d) Consider approving participation in the Minnesota City Participation Program (e) Discussion regarding Local Housing Trust Fund 5. Information Items (a) Director's Memo (b) Review Program Notes, Strategic Plan Updates, Loan Reporting (c) Meeting dates in January and February changed due to holidays 6. Adjournment Notice & Agenda Swift County HRA-EDA Board Meeting Monday, November 17, 2025 5:00 PM Swift County Courthouse- LEC Meeting Room- 301 14th St N, Benson, MN 56215 1
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Swift County Development Offices Housing & Redevelopment Authority (HRA) 320.843.4676 & Rural Development Authority (RDA) 320.842.4769 301 14th Street North; PO Box 207: Benson, MN 56215 swiftcounty.com Swift County Housing and Redevelopment Authority and Economic Development Authority Board Meeting Minutes The Swift County HRA-EDA held a regular board meeting on Monday, November 17th, 2025 at the Swift County Courthouse- Law Enforcement Meeting Room (301 14th St N) in Benson, MN. HRA Board members present at the meeting: Laura Ostlie, Karla Schmidt, Paula Caldwell, Jim Just, Paula Grace, Tom Claussen, and Pete Peterson. Also present: Leanna Larson. 1. Call to Order- Laura Ostlie, President called the meeting to order at 5:00pm. 2. Approve Agenda- Pete Peterson moved and Jim Just seconded to approve the agenda. Motion carried unanimously. 3. Consent Items- a. Consider approving October 20, 2025 HRA-EDA Board meeting minutes- b. Consider approving October financial reports and expenses- Paula Grace moved and Karla Schmidt seconded to approve the Consent agenda items. Motion carried unanimously. 4. Action Items- a. Presentation of FYE25 draft financial statements- Doug Host from CliftonLarsonAllen joined virtually to review the draft financial statements. The HRA received a clean audit opinion. Doug noted that the minimum recommended reserve level is five months; the HRA had 7.6 months in 2024 and 6.1 months in 2025, which he advised monitoring [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Fri Jan 23, 2026

Board of Commissioners

Board to consider $800,000 grant MOU for Family First Prevention Services

The Swift County Board of Commissioners will vote on a Memorandum of Understanding with Safe Generations to apply for an $800,000 grant under the Family First Prevention Services Act. The meeting also includes resolutions to adopt a new mileage rate, designate the 2026 official newspaper, establish animal bounties, and set annual salaries and per diems for county commissioners. Additional items cover appointments, contracts, and other routine approvals.

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✓ Decided: Board set 2026 commissioner salary at $26,748.88 with 4‑1 vote

The board elected Eric Rudningen as chair and E. Pederson as vice‑chair. It approved the 2026 commissioner salary, county attorney salary, and county sheriff salary. The board also adopted a memorandum to pursue an $800,000 grant and approved a $119,992 highway fuel island contract.

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1. Call to Order and Roll Call (a.) Nominations for Chair Consider Approving Resolution No. 26-01-01: 2026 Swift County Commissioner Board Chair Nominations for Vice-Chair Consider Approving Resolution No. 26-01-02: 2026 Swift County Commissioner Board Vice-Chair 2. Approval of Agenda 3. Approval of Consent Agenda (a.) Consider approving December 16, 2025, Commissioner Board Minutes (b.) Consider approving December 19, 2025, Commissioner Special Meeting Minutes (c.) Consider approving rental lease for GROW building (d.) Consider approving changes to HRA Program Specialist position (e.) Sara Barber's Adoption Services Contract (f.) Consider approving 2026 Hourly Rates from Rinke Noonan Law Firm for Drainage Authority (g.) Consider approving Emergency Management Grant Contract and Homeland Security 4. Approval of Warrants (a.) Consider approving Commissioner Warrants (b.) Review and approve Auditor Warrants paid on December 30, 2025 (c.) Review and approve Human Service Warrants paid on December 30, 2025 5. Board and Committee Reports 6. Citizens Comments 7. Regular Agenda (a.) Consider approving Resolution 26-01-03: Appointing a County Medical Examiner (b.) Consider approving Resolution 26-01-04: Adopting 2026 Board Committee Representatives, Advisory Committee Representatives, and Joint Ditch Board Representatives (c.) Consider approving Resolution 26-01-05: 2026 Swift County Board of Notice & Agenda Swift County Board of Commissioners Tuesd [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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674 SWIFT COUNTY BOARD MINUTES January 6, 2026 Swift County Administrator Tesa Tomaschett called the organizational meeting to order at 9:00 AM. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. All members were present. Also present: County Attorney Danielle Olson, County Engineer Tyler Baumchen Sheriff Holtz, Parks and Drainage Supervisor Jake Knapper, Human Service Director Catie Lee, Chief Deputy Mike Hoffman, Correctional Communication Supervisor Tracy Koosman and members of the public. County Administrator Tesa Tomaschett asked for nominations for Board Chair. Commissioner Hendrickx nominated Commissioner Rudningen. Administrator Tomaschett called for additional nominations three times. There being no further nominations a vote was called. Commissioner P. Peterson moved, Commissioner Hendrickx seconded to approve Resolution No. 26-01-01: 2026 Swift County Commissioner Board Chair, naming Eric Rudningen as board chair. The motion carried unanimously. County Administrator Tesa Tomaschett asked for nominations for Vice-Chair. Commissioner Hendrickx nominated Commissioner E. Pederson. Administrator Tomaschett called for additional nominations three times. There being no further nominations a vote was called. Commissioner Mahoney moved, Commissioner P. Peterson seconded to approve Resolution No. 26-01-02: 2026 Swift County Commissioner Vice Chair, naming E. Pederson as Vice-Chair. The motion carried unanimously. Administrator Tomaschett turned the meeting over to Chairman Rudni [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Fri Jan 23, 2026

Board of Commissioners

Board to adopt Swift County 2026 final budget and levy

The Swift County Board of Commissioners will consider adopting Resolution 25-12-45, which sets the 2026 final budget and levy. The meeting also includes approval of several day‑care grants totaling $9,629.40, contracts for Lutheran Social Services and other providers, and discussion of sheriff and elected‑official salary expectations. Additional items include a price adjustment for beavers caught in county ditches and extensions of agreements with Abdo.

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✓ Decided: Board adopts 2026 budget and levy, approves JD 8 order and key contracts

The Swift County Board unanimously adopted the 2026 Final Budget and Levy. It also approved the Findings and Order for Judicial Ditch 8, extended the existing contract with Abdo, and approved a new training contract with Abdo for the Auditor‑Treasurer. Additional actions included approving extra vacation hours for a chief deputy, tabling a beaver bounty adjustment, and scheduling a special meeting on the OHV Park.

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1. Roll Call 2. Approval of Agenda 3. Approval of Consent Agenda (a.) Consider approving December 2, 2025, board minutes (b.) Consider approval of 2026 Lutheran Social Services Family Based Services Contract (c.) 2026 Sara Barber Adoption Services Contract (d.) Consider approval of Day Care Grant for Jillian VanHeuveln for fence required by Licensing for $2,714.71 (e.) Consider approval of Day Care Grant for Theresa Hanson for replacement of a failing water heater for $1,597.45 (f.) Consider approval of Day Care Grant for Kristi Baker for safety gates and outside storage and outdoor riding toys for $1800.00 (g.) Consider approval of Day Care Grant for Trudy Hoffman for repairing bathroom door and completing the basement space so it can be licensed for daycare use for $506.40 (h.) Consider approval of Day Care Grant for Angelyn Tolifson for replacement of 2 broken windows and 2 air purifiers with filters for $1517.02 (i.) Consider approval of Day Care Grant for Jennifer Reigstad for toy storage, sensory bins, painting supplies to increase fine and gross motor development for $731.86 (j.) Consider approval of Day Care Grant for Teresa Staton for a small vacuum cleaner, portable changing table, and Rubber Mulch for outside safety for $602.96 (k.) Consider approval of Day Care Grant for Jean Ahrndt for 2 sets of books regarding social emotional growth and learning for $159.00 (l.) Consider approval of 2026 Countryside Public Health Contract (m.) Consider [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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SWIFT COUNTY BOARD MINUTES December 16, 2025 Chairman Rudningen called the meeting to order at 9:00 AM. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. All members were present. Also present: Administrator Tesa Tomaschett, County Attorney Danielle Olson, Sheriff John Holtz, County Engineer Tyler Baumchen, Park, Drainage, & Wetland Jacob Knapper, and a member of the public. Chairman Rudningen informed the board of an addition; Exempt Gambling Permit for Kerkhoven Lutheran Church and that it be item (0) on the Consent Agenda. Commissioner Hendrickx moved, and Commissioner P. Peterson seconded to approve the agenda with adding item (0) Consider approving Exempt Gambling Permit for Kerkhoven Lutheran Church; to the Consent Agenda. The motion carried unanimously. Consider approving December 2, 2025, board minutes e Consider approval of 2026 Lutheran Social Services Family Based Services Contract 2026 Sara Barber Adoption Services Contract Consider approval of Day Care Grant for Jillian VanHeuveln for fence required by Licensing for $2,714.71 e Consider approval of Day Care Grant for Theresa Hanson for replacement of a failing water heater for $1,597.45 e Consider approval of Day Care Grant for Kristi Baker for safety gates and outside storage and outdoor riding toys for $1800.00 e Consider approval of Day Care Grant for Trudy Hoffman for repairing bathroom door and completing the basement space so it can be licensed for daycare use for $506.40 e Consider approval of Day Care Gran [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Fri Jan 23, 2026

Board of Commissioners

Board to discuss options for OHV park

The Swift County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss and consider options for an off-highway vehicle (OHV) park. The remainder of the agenda consists of procedural items.

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✓ Decided: Board ended participation in the Appleton OHV Project (Federal EDA)

The board unanimously approved the special meeting agenda. It then voted to rescind the EAW proposal from WidSETH that depended on federal funding and contractor approval. Finally, the board unanimously voted to end participation in Federal EDA Project No. 06-79-06424, known as the Appleton OHV Project. The board also agreed to develop a new comprehensive plan for the park next year.

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1. Roll Call 2. Approval of Agenda 3. Regular Agenda (a.) Discuss and consider options for OHV park 4. Adjournment Notice & Agenda Swift County Board of Commissioners Friday, December 19, 2025 9:00 AM LEC Meeting Room - 301 14th St N, Benson, MN SPECIAL MEETING If you need any type of accommodation to participate in this meeting, please contact the County Administrator at 320-314-8399 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. Pledge of Allegiance Call to Order 1
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SWIFT COUNTY BOARD MINUTES Special Meeting December 19, 2025 Chairman Rudningen called the meeting to order at 9:00 AM. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. All members were present. Also present: Administrator Tesa Tomaschett, County Engineer Tyler Baumchen, Park, Drainage, & Wetland Jacob Knapper, Trista Hess, and there were no members of the public. Chairman Rudningen opened the meeting stating it is a Special Meeting there can be no additions or changes to the agenda. Rudningen asked for approval from the board of the agenda to discuss and consider options for the OHV Park. Commissioner Mahoney moved, and Commissioner E. Pederson seconded to approve the Special Meeting Agenda. The motion carried unanimously. The board had a brief discussion regarding the OHV Park Project. Commissioner Hendrickx motioned to rescind the EAW proposal from WidSETH contingent upon EDA federal funding approval, and the contractor Joe Riley’s approval on construction dates for the motion made at the December 16, 2025, regular Swift County Board meeting. Commissioner P. Peterson seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously. Commissioner Hendrickx made a motion to end participation in Federal EDA Project No. 06-79-06424 also, known as the Appleton OHV Project. Commissioner Mahoney seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously. The board agreed that a Comprehensive Plan for the park should be done next year and agreed and Administrator Tomaschett will reach out to the RDC on [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed Jan 14, 2026

Board of Commissioners

Swift County Board to review 2026 budget and elected official salaries

The Board of Commissioners will review the 2026 budget and discuss salaries for elected officials. The meeting includes votes on several human services contracts and a waste disposal agreement.

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✓ Decided: Board approved Waste Management industrial waste contract

The commissioners unanimously approved the Waste Management (dba Dakota Landfill) Industrial Waste & Disposal Services Agreement. They also directed the Drainage Authority’s legal counsel and county staff to prepare findings and a proposed order for a corrective proceeding on the JD 8 drainage system, with costs to be paid from the General Fund. Additionally, a $500 Brothers Fire & Security warrant was removed from the Human Services batch.

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1. Roll Call 2. Approval of Agenda 3. Approval of Consent Agenda (a.) Consider approving November 4, 2025, board minutes (b.) Consider approving Countryside Public Health Joint Powers Agreement (c.) Consider approval of Day care Grant for Stefanie Kavanagh for Curriculum and a quad stroller for $2361.36 (d.) Consider approval of the 2026 Human Services Custodial Contract with Nicole Norby (e.) Consider approval of Human Services 2026 Semi-Independent Living Services Contract with New Beginnings (f.) Consider approval of Human Services 2026 Semi-Independent Living Services - Swift County Homes Inc (g.) Consider approval of Human Services 2026 Heartland Ranch Correction Group Home Host County Contract (h.) Consider approving the MOU from Tyler Technologies 4. Approval of Warrants (a.) Consider approving Commissioner Warrants (b.) Review and approve Auditor Warrants paid on 11/10/2025 (c.) Review and approve Human Services Auditor Warrants paid on 11/10/2025 5. Board and Committee Reports 6. Citizens Comments 7. Regular Agenda (a.) Discussion of Redetermination of Benefits for JD 8 (b.) Veteran Service Office Update (c.) Consider approving Waste Management's (dba Dakota Landfill) Industrial Waste & Disposal Services Agreement (d.) Discussion on 2026 Elected Official salaries (e.) Review 2026 budget Notice & Agenda Swift County Board of Commissioners Tuesday, November 18, 2025 9:00 AM LEC Meeting Room - 301 14th St N, Benson, MN If you need any [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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SWIFT COUNTY BOARD MINUTES November 18, 2025 Chairman Rudningen called the meeting to order at 9:00 AM. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. All members were present. Also present: Administrator Tesa Tomaschett, County Engineer Tyler Baumchen, Parks, Drainage, and Wetlands Supervisor Jacob Knapper, Trista Hess, and several members of the public. Administrator Tomaschett requested to remove Brothers Fire & Security for $500.00 from the Human Service Warrant batch. Commissioner Hendrickx moved, and Commissioner E. Pederson seconded to approve the agenda with removing the Brothers Fire & Security Warrant. The motion carried unanimously. e Consider approving November 4, 2025, board minutes e Consider approving Countryside Public Health Joint Powers Agreement e Consider approval of Daycare Grant for Stefanie Kavanagh for Curriculum and a quad stroller for $2361.36 e Consider approval of the 2026 Human Services Custodial Contract with Nicole Norby e Consider approval of Human Services 2026 Semi-Independent Living Services Contract with New Beginnings e Consider approval of Human Services 2026 Semi-Independent Living Services - Swift County Homes Inc. e Consider approval of Human Services 2026 Heartland Ranch Correction Group Home Host County Contract e Consider approving the MOU from Tyler Technologies Commissioner E. Pederson moved, and Commissioner Mahoney seconded to approve the consent agenda. The motion carried unanimously. 163,534.65 County General Revenue 34 [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed Jan 14, 2026

Board of Commissioners

Swift County Board to hold Truth-in-Taxation hearing

The Board of Commissioners will conduct a Truth-in-Taxation hearing and discuss 2026 salaries for elected officials. The body is also considering several service contracts and a labor agreement with Law Enforcement Labor Services, Inc. Local #10.

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✓ Decided: Board approved Law Enforcement Labor Services agreement (4-1 vote)

The board removed the 2026 Sara Barber Adoption Services contract from the consent agenda and approved the revised consent agenda unanimously. An abatement for Parcel 08-0160-000 owned by James Nordquist was approved unanimously. The agreement with Law Enforcement Labor Services, Inc. Local #10 was approved by a 4‑1 vote. The Truth‑in‑Taxation hearing was closed by motion.

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1. Roll Call 2. Approval of Agenda 3. Approval of Consent Agenda (a.) Consider approving November 18, 2025, board minutes (b.) Consider approving 2026 Policy 503 Swift County License Fees, Services Charges, and Other Charges (c.) Consider approving changes to the 201-Personnel Policy (d.) Accept Donation to Swift Skies Drone Program (e.) Consider approval of 2026 Sara Barber Adoption Services Contract (f.) Consider approval of 2026 Hearth Homes Semi Independent Living Services Contract (g.) Consider approval of 2026 Swift County Family Based Services Greater Minnesota Contract (h.) Consider approval of Woodland Centers 2026 Purchase of Service Contract (i.) Consider Approval of Tobacco License for Yellow Stone Retail Store in Appleton, MN due to new ownership (j.) Consider approval of 2026 Woodland Centers CSP Contract 4. Approval of Warrants (a.) Consider approving Commissioner Warrants (b.) Review and approve Auditor Warrants paid on 11/24/2025 (c.) Review and consider approving Auditor Warrants paid on 11/26/2025 (d.) Review and approve Human Service Warrants paid on 11/26/2025 5. Board and Committee Reports 6. Citizens Comments 7. Regular Agenda (a.) Abatement for James Nordquist parcel 08-0160-000 (b.) Discussion on 2026 Elected Official salaries (c.) Consider approval of the Agreement between Swift County and Law Enforcement Labor Services, Inc. Local #10 Notice & Agenda Swift County Board of Commissioners Tuesday, December 2, 2025 5: [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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666 SWIFT COUNTY BOARD MINUTES December 2, 2025 Chairman Rudningen called the meeting to order at 5:00 PM. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. All members were present. Also present: Deputy Clerk of the Board Trista Hess, Assessor Joe Tschida, and a member of the public. Chairman Rudningen brought it to the board’s attention that on the consent agenda item (e) Consider approval of 2026 Sara Barber Adoption Services Contract; the attached contract only had the signature page and not the contract. Chairman Rudningen contacted Human Service Director Catie Lee prior to the board meeting to inform her and Chairman Rudningen pulled it from the consent agenda to come back to the next board meeting. Commissioner P. Peterson moved, and Commissioner E. Pederson seconded to approve the agenda with removing item (e) Consider approval of 2026 Sara Barber Adoption Services Contract; from the consent agenda. The motion carried unanimously. Consider approving November 18, 2025, board minutes Consider approving 2026 Policy 503 Swift County License Fees, Services Charges, and Other Charges Consider approving changes to the 201-Personnel Policy Accept Donation to Swift Skies Drone Program Consider approval of 2026 Hearth Homes Semi Independent Living Services Contract e Consider approval of 2026 Swift County Family Based Services Greater Minnesota Contract Consider approval of Woodland Centers 2026 Purchase of Service Contract Consider Approval of Tobacco License for Yellow Stone Reta [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed Jan 14, 2026

Board of Commissioners

Board considers new Wind, Solar, and Energy Storage Ordinance

The Swift County Board of Commissioners will review a new energy storage and wind/solar ordinance. The board is also considering a contractor's bid for the Appleton OHV Park EDA Project.

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✓ Decided: Board approved $1.6 M Appleton OHV Park project with 3‑2 vote

The board approved the Appleton OHV Park EDA project bid for a total of $1,606,252.25, with a 3‑2 vote. It also passed the Wind, Solar, and Energy Storage Ordinance 2025-01 on a 4‑1 roll‑call vote. Additional donations for the Sheriff’s Office Drone Program were approved unanimously, and the board moved into a closed‑session for labor‑negotiation strategy.

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1. Roll Call 2. Approval of Agenda 3. Approval of Consent Agenda (a.) Consider approving October 7, 2025 board minutes (b.) Consider approval of Human Services Policy 1-405 - Staff Activity Log (c.) Consider approving donations for the Sheriff's Office Drone Program (d.) Consider approving revised Auditor Treasurer job description and pay grade (e.) Consider approving Resolution 25-10-39: Appointing of Successor Trustee for Industrial Development Revenue Bonds (f.) Consider approving Resolution 25-10-40 for the final payment for SAP 076-606-050. (g.) Consider approving Resolution 25-10-41 for the transfer of excess Municipal construction funds to Regular construction funds 4. Approval of Warrants (a.) Consider approving Commissioner Warrants (b.) Review and approve Auditor warrants paid on 10/10/25 (c.) Review and approve Human Services Warrants paid on 10/10/25 5. Board and Committee Reports 6. Citizens Comments 7. Regular Agenda (a.) Review and consider approving Ordinance 2025-01: The Wind, Solar, and Energy Storage Ordinance of Swift County, MN (b.) Woodland Centers update- Dr. Ashley Kjos (c.) MCIT Update with Richard Miehe (d.) Review and consider approving contractors bid for the Appleton OHV Park EDA Project Bid Tabulation 8. Closed session for labor negotiations strategy pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 13D.03. Subd.1(b) (held in Administration Office) Notice & Agenda Swift County Board of Commissioners Tuesday, October 21, 2025 9:00 AM LE [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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69/ SWIFT COUNTY BOARD MINUTES October 21, 2025 Chairman Rudningen called the meeting to order at 9:00 AM. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. All members were present. Also present: Administrator Tesa Tomaschett, Sheriff John Holtz, Environmental Service Director Scott Collins, County Engineer Tyler Baumchen, Parks, Drainage, and Wetlands Supervisor Jacob Knapper, Trista Hess, and several members of the public. Administrator Tomaschett informed the board of an addition to the Consent Agenda to add an additional donation to item (c) Consider approving donations for the Sheriffs Office Drone Program. Commissioner Hendrickx moved, and Commissioner E. Pederson seconded to approve the addition to the Consent Agenda to add an additional donation to item (c) Consider approving donations for the Sheriff's Office Drone Program. The motion carried unanimously. Commissioner P. Peterson asked that item (c) Consider approving donations for the Sheriff's Office Drone Program; of the consent agenda, be pulled for discussion. Consider approving the October 7, 2025, Board Meeting Minutes Consider approving of Human Services Policy 1-405 — Staff Activity Log Consider approving revised Auditor Treasurer job description and pay grade Consider approving Resolution No. 25-10-39: Appointing of Successor Trustee for Industrial Development Revenue Bonds e Consider approving Resolution No. 25-10-40: for the final payment for SAP 076- 606-050 e Consider approving Resolution No. 25-10-4 [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed Jan 14, 2026

Board of Commissioners

Board considers resolution urging repeal of nuclear energy moratorium

The Swift County Board of Commissioners will discuss elected official salaries and a resolution regarding nuclear energy production. The board is also reviewing several service contracts and a daycare grant for Prairie Playhouse Child Care.

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✓ Decided: Board unanimously approved a $3,614.51 daycare grant for Prairie Playhouse

The Swift County Board approved its agenda with two added items and then approved the consent agenda, which included a $3,614.51 grant for Prairie Playhouse child‑care in Appleton. The board also approved all commissioner, auditor and human‑service warrants. A motion to adopt a resolution urging repeal of Minnesota’s nuclear‑energy moratorium failed. The board directed further discussion on the Appleton land easement and asked that a revised JPA be presented at the next meeting.

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1. Roll Call 2. Approval of Agenda 3. Approval of Consent Agenda (a.) Consider approving October 21, 2025, board minutes (b.) Consider approving agreement for the sharing of the Technical Support Department between Swift County, District 777, and the City of Benson (c.) Twin Valley Tire Benson donation of Veteran Van Tires (d.) SouthWest Minnesota Regional Minnesota Family Investment Progra, Diversionary Work Program and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Employment and Training Purchase of Service Contract 1/1/2026-12/31/2027. (e.) Next Chapter Technology expansion of CaseWorks - Financial Services, Child Support, METS/MNsure, and Social Services Edition(s), Software Aquistion and License Agreement dated December 15, 2024 Contract Addendum. (f.) Review and consider approving compensation and reclassification (g.) Consider approval of Daycare Grant for Prairie Playhouse Child Care in Appleton for classroom equipment (h.) Considering approving three-year renewal for Microsoft Office license 4. Approval of Warrants (a.) Consider approving Commissioner Warrants (b.) Review and approve Auditor Warrants paid on 10/30/2025 (c.) Review and approve Human Services Auditor Warrants paid on 10/30/2025 5. Board and Committee Reports 6. Citizens Comments 7. Regular Agenda (a.) Countryside Public Health update with Liz Auch (b.) Swift County Highway Update (c.) Larson Gravel Easement discussion (d.) Consider approving Resolution 25-11-42- Urging [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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660 SWIFT COUNTY BOARD MINUTES November 4, 2025 Chairman Rudningen called the meeting to order at 9:00 AM. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. All members were present. Also present: Administrator Tesa Tomaschett, County Attorney Danielle Olson, Sheriff John Holtz, Human Service Director Catie Lee, County Engineer Tyler Baumchen, Parks, Drainage, and Wetlands Supervisor Jacob Knapper, Trista Hess, and several members of the public. Two additions were added to Other Business; (a.) Redetermination of Benefits of JD 8 with Rinke Noonan and (b.) Discussion on Firearm Ordinance. Commissioner E. Pederson moved, and Commissioner P. Peterson seconded to approve the agenda with the two additions to Other Business. The motion carried unanimously. Consider approving the October 21, 2025, Board Meeting Minutes Consider approving agreement for the sharing of the Technical Support Department between Swift County, District 777, and the City of Benson Twin Valley Tire Benson donation of Veteran Van Tires SouthWest Minnesota Regional Minnesota Family Investment Program, Diversionary Work Program and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Employment and Training Purchase of Service Contract 1/1/2026- 12/31/2027. e Next Chapter Technology expansion of CaseWorks - Financial Services, Child Support, METS/MNsure, and Social Services Edition(s), Software Acquisition and License Agreement dated December 15, 2024 Contract Addendum. Review and consider approving compensation and [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]

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