Swift County public meetings in 2024
29 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Swift County HRA/RDA Joint Board Meeting
The HRA/RDA Joint Board will discuss administrative changes, including a potential board merger and a change to the HRA fiscal year. The body is also reviewing financial reports and payment standards for Section 8 housing.
- Approval for HRA/RDA board merger
- Amended RDA 2025 Tax Levy Resolution
- Section 8 Payment Standard Schedule
- Statewide Affordable Housing Aid request
- Snow contracts for 2024-2025
Swift County HRA/RDA Joint Board Meeting
The Swift County HRA/RDA Joint Board will approve the meeting agenda and routine consent items, including the August 19, 2024 meeting minutes and August financial reports for HRA, RDA, and GROW. It will consider a correction to the loan term for the Local Housing Trust Fund Owner‑Occupied program and a request from the Local Housing Trust Fund. The agenda also includes a director’s memo, program notes, strategic‑planning updates, and loan reporting.
- Approve August 19, 2024 HRA/RDA Joint Board meeting minutes
- Approve August HRA financial reports and expenses
- Approve August RDA & GROW financial reports
- Consider correction of loan term for Local Housing Trust Fund Owner‑Occupied program
- Consider Local Housing Trust Fund request
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review the 2025 preliminary budget and discuss the County Attorney's salary. The meeting includes votes on personnel appointments and a daycare grant.
- Review of 2025 Preliminary Budget
- $2,500 Daycare Grant for Jean Ahrndt
- Loan request for KJ Properties LLC
- Resolution 24-08-36: Appointment of Swift County Sheriff
- Resolution 24-09-39: Reappointing County Assessor to 4-year term
Board of Commissioners
The Swift County Board will approve warrants, reappoint the assessor, and consider a conditional use permit for a 10-megawatt solar energy system. The board will also review the preliminary 2025 budget and levy.
- Conditional Use Permit for 10 Megawatt AC ground mount solar energy system
- Resolution 24-09-39: Reappointing County Assessor to a 4-year term
- Resolution 24-09-40: Adopting Preliminary Swift County 2025 Levy
- Daycare grant for Samantha Carruth for $2500
- Consideration of bids for GROW building roof replacement
Swift County HRA/RDA Joint Board Meeting
The Swift County HRA/RDA Joint Board will meet to approve financial reports, a strategic plan update, and a statement of work for an audit. The board will also consider registering for a biomass conference and rescheduling a future meeting.
- Approve July HRA financial reports and expenses
- Approve July RDA & GROW financial reports
- Approve Statement of Work for HRA Audit
- Review Program Notes and Strategic Planning updates
- Consider rescheduling September Joint HRA/RDA Board Meeting
Board of Commissioners
The commissioners will consider routine items such as approving the June 4, 2024 board minutes, a resolution (24-06-33) naming the county administrator as the identified official for the Education Identity and Access Management system, and a tobacco license for Casey’s General Store #3268. They will review commissioner warrants, tax settlement warrants, and paid auditor warrants. A public hearing will be held on the proposed abandonment of Judicial Ditch No. 15. The regular agenda includes discussions on cannabis planning and zoning, licensing, and a proposal from Wold Architects and Engineers, followed by reports and an assessment hearing.
- Approve June 4, 2024 board minutes (consent agenda)
- Resolution 24-06-33: appoint county administrator as Identified Official for the Education Identity and Access Management (EDIAM) system
- Approve tobacco license for Casey’s General Store #3268
- Public hearing on Judicial Ditch No. 15 ditch system abandonment
- Discussion on cannabis planning, zoning, and licensing
Board of Commissioners
The Swift County Board of Commissioners will review several consent agenda items, including meeting minutes, a health contract, and a $2,500 daycare grant. They will also discuss a request from Building Block Holsteins, LLC to expand a dairy operation. Additional items include a social worker salary step approval and routine reports.
- Approve June 18, 2024, Commissioner Board Meeting Minutes
- Approve Avera Behavioral Health Contract 2024-2025
- Approve $2,500 Daycare Grant for Melissa Wiebold
- Consider request from Building Block Holsteins, LLC for a dairy expansion
- Approve Grade 16, Step 3 for Social Worker
Board of Commissioners
The Swift County Board of Commissioners will discuss several items, including lease amendments, warrant approvals, and departmental updates. They will review auditor warrants dated July 10, 2024, and consider the WiDSETH Master Plan design for Swift Falls Park. A key decision will be whether to approve the purchase of a 3‑axle trailer.
- Approve amendment of Lease PS0326 with State of MN (Consent Agenda)
- Approve commissioner warrants and review paid auditor warrants dated 7/10/24
- Consider approval of WiDSETH Master Plan Design for Swift Falls Park
- Consider approving the purchase of a 3‑axle trailer
- Review updates from Upper MN Valley RDC Prairie Waters, wind and solar energy, and Environmental Services
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners is meeting to discuss the 2025 budget. The session includes scheduled presentations from department heads, building improvements, and appropriations.
- 2025 Budget discussion
- Department head presentations (Health & Human Services, IT, Parks & Drainage, Highway, RDA & HRA, Environmental Services, Land Records, Auditor/Treasurer)
- Building improvements discussion
- Appropriations discussion
Board of Commissioners
The Swift County Board of Commissioners will consider approving minutes, a grant for a child care facility, a memorandum of agreement with the University of Minnesota, and the purchase of a 2023 Can-Am vehicle for the Appleton OHV Park.
- Day Care Grant for Prairie Playhouse Child Care for $6535.42
- MOA between Swift County and the Regents of the University of Minnesota
- Purchase of 2023 Can-Am for Appleton OHV Park
- Plans and bid advertisement for Environmental Services Building repairs
- Review of Auditor Warrants paid on 7/31/2024
HRA Board Meeting
The HRA Board will review financial reports and several property-related action items. Discussion includes approving door purchases, flooring bids for specific addresses, and a demolition project.
- Purchase of new doors for 403 9th St N rental
- Affirmative Fair Housing Marketing Plan for GraMar Court
- Flooring bid for 940 Ada Ave
- Flooring bid for 212 15th St N - Benson, MN
- Demolition project
RDA Board Meeting
The board will consider approving meeting minutes and financial reports for the RDA and GROW. Action items include selecting a facilitator for strategic planning and reviewing a check writing policy.
- Approval of 1/10/24 GROW and RDA meeting minutes
- Approval of financial reports for RDA and GROW
- Selection of a facilitator for Strategic Planning
- Review of Check Writing Policy
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review several daycare grant requests, liquor and tobacco license applications, and two resolutions. Additionally, the board will consider a $24,488 restricted reserve funding request for the South West Adult Mental Health Consortium.
- $10,000 Day Care Grant for Discovery Kids playground shade structure
- $550.00 Day Care Grant for Teresa Staton carpet replacement
- Daycare Grant for Stephanie Kavanagh backyard fence installation
- $24,488 restricted reserve funding request for South West Adult Mental Health Consortium
- Resolution 24-06-31: Police Officer Declaration
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will consider several administrative actions including approving board minutes and conflict of interest disclosures. The meeting includes discussions on new Extension board members, property tax abatements for veterans, and updated daycare grant guidelines.
- Approval of two new Extension board members: Tyler Geise and Aengus Harrington
- Property tax abatement for Veterans Exclusion on parcel 23-0104-000
- Property tax abatement for Veterans Exclusion on parcel 20-0140-000
- Award of bid for the E911 Address Sign Installation Project
- Approval to advertise SAP 076-606-049
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will consider a public hearing regarding an interim ordinance for wind and solar energy systems. Other items include natural gas permits, detour agreements, and various state aid project agreements.
- Public Hearing: Interim Ordinance Wind and Solar Energy Systems Moratorium
- Dooley's Natural Gas Permit approval
- City of Appleton Detour Agreement
- Local Bridge Replacement (LBRP) Grant agreement, State Aid Project # 076-615-012
- State Aid Project (SAP) 076-030-005: Gravel Processing and Striping bids
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review warrants and approve the May 7, 2024, minutes. The agenda includes discussions on infrastructure projects, such as judicial ditch repairs and abandonment petitions. Additionally, the board will consider a daycare grant and property tax abatement.
- $1,800 Krisi Baker Daycare Grant for repairs
- Property tax abatement for parcel 24-0040-000
- Repair and bidding for Judicial Ditch No. 5
- Petition to abandon Judicial Ditch No. 15
- Awarding State Aid Project # 076-606-049
HRA Board Meeting
The HRA Board will consider several administrative items including annual elections, meeting dates, and per diem rates. The board is also reviewing a management plan and grant agreement related to GraMar Court.
- Management Plan and Agreement for GraMar Court
- LHTF Grant Agreement for GraMar Court
- Annual Elections
- 2024 Per Diems & Mileage establishment
- 2024 Meeting Dates establishment
Board of Commissioners
The Swift County Board of Commissioners will consider several contract approvals, including mental health services and a motor grader purchase. The board also plans to conduct a closed session performance review for County Administrator Tesa Tomaschett.
- Purchase of a Motor Grader
- Appointment of Thomas Claussen to the RDA Board
- Avera McKennan Contract for Mental Health Civil Commitment Beds and Services
- Resolution No. 24-02-19 regarding County Administrator Tesa Tomaschett's wage adjustment
- Appleton OHV Archaeological Survey Submission RFQ
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review warrants, benefit cost updates, and a bid notice. The meeting includes consideration of a service agreement for the transportation of children and youth in foster care placement.
- Purchase of Service Agreement for the Transportation of Children and Youth in Foster Care Placement
- Resolution 24-02-20 regarding final payment for SAP 076-606-048
- Resolution 24-02-21 for County & Township Bridge Replacement Priority
- Redetermination of Benefits Cost Update and Request
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will consider several administrative actions including the approval of board minutes and a FEMA award resolution. The regular agenda includes discussions on land bids, an OHV Park expansion in Appleton, and a student summer internship program.
- Resolution 24-03-23: Accepting Award from FEMA for Hazard Mitigation Assistance
- Appleton Project - Swift County Purchase Agreement - OHV Park Expansion
- Tandem Truck Purchase
- Advertising for Bid for EMS Address Sign Installation
- DEED Childcare Economic Development Grant letter of support
Board of Commissioners
The Board will consider several resolutions, including appointing an interim Emergency Management Director and updating the SSTS project loan program. The agenda also includes updates on Otter Tail Power lines and energy ordinances.
- Appointment of Interim Director of Emergency Management
- Swift County Wind Energy and Solar Power Ordinances
- SSTS Upgrades II Clean Water Partnership Project Loan Program resolution
- Greater Minnesota Family Services contract 2024
- Notice for Swift County Ditch No. 8 records re-establishment
Board of Commissioners
The Board will discuss a resolution to adopt an emergency interim zoning ordinance regarding large solar and wind energy conversion systems. The agenda also includes a loan modification for Northern Geo LLC and an update on the Dooley's Petroleum Pipeline Project.
- Emergency moratorium on large solar and wind energy conversion systems
- Loan modification for Northern Geo LLC
- Dooley's Petroleum Pipeline Project update
- Approval to advertise highway projects
- Approval of Commissioner and Auditor warrants
RDA Board Meeting
The board will conduct annual elections and consider several administrative resolutions. Discussion items include the updated CVAC Agreement, per diems for 2024, and a contract for strategic planning.
- Annual Elections
- Updated CVAC Agreement
- 2024 Per Diems
- Strategic Planning contract
- Depository and Signing Authority resolutions
HRA Board Meeting
The Swift County HRA Board will meet to review financial reports and approve previous meeting minutes. The board will also consider an updated CVAC Agreement, a demolition request, and a revolving loan. A tenant complaint is also scheduled for discussion.
- Updated CVAC Agreement consideration
- Demolition Request consideration
- Revolving Loan consideration
- Approval of HRA financial reports and expenses
- Tenant Complaint (Joyce Erickson)
Board of Commissioners
The Board will hold public hearings on ordinances for rural E911 addressing and cannabis use in public places. The meeting also includes a Truth-in-Taxation hearing for the 2024 Swift County Budget. Additionally, several personnel policy updates and service contracts are scheduled for approval.
- First reading of ordinances for rural E911 addressing and cannabis use in public places
- Approval of various semi-independent living skills and guardianship contracts
- Updates to personnel policies regarding leave and breastfeeding
- Presentation of the 2024 Swift County Budget
- Discussion on Appleton OHV Park expansion
Board of Commissioners
The Swift County Board of Commissioners will nominate a new Chair and Vice-Chair. The agenda includes decisions on land acquisitions for the City of Appleton and property tax abatements. The board will also consider various 2024 service contracts and equipment purchases.
- Resolutions 24-01-14 and 24-01-15 regarding parcel acquisitions by the City of Appleton
- Property tax abatement for James & Judith Carruth on parcel 21-0014-200
- Approval of Parks and Drainage equipment purchases
- Affordable Housing Agreement between Swift County and Swift County HRA
- Nominations for Board Chair and Vice-Chair
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will consider several consent agenda items including a daycare grant and union severance payouts. The regular agenda includes a resolution for a Hazard Mitigation Assistance Plan sub-grant and discussions regarding Abdo Financial Solutions and county ditch records.
- Daycare Grant for Teresa Staton
- Severance payout MOU with AFSCME union groups
- Resolution No. 24-01-16: Hazard Mitigation Assistance Plan sub-grant agreement
- Abdo Financial Solutions contract renewal discussion
- County Ditch No. 8 reestablishment of records hearing
HRA Board Meeting
The Swift County HRA Board will review financial reports, approve an updated administrative plan, and vote on a borrowing resolution to purchase and rehabilitate the GraMar Courts housing project. Members will also consider rent increases, bids for smoke detector replacements, and responses to water damage at rental units.
- Vote on proposed rent increase for HRA rental units
- Approve borrowing resolution for GraMar Courts purchase and rehabilitation
- Review bids to replace smoke detectors across properties
- Consider response to water damage at a rental unit
- Approve updated Administrative Plan and certification of Bylaws
RDA Board Meeting
The Swift County RDA Board will discuss the County Sign Plan and review financial reports for the RDA and GROW. The board will also consider approving minutes from September 6, 2023.
- Discussion of County Sign Plan
- Approval of RDA & GROW financial reports
- Review of September 6, 2023 minutes
- Loan Report presentation