Kandiyohi County public meetings in 2022
18 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review several 2023 service contracts and a request for heavy extrication equipment. Discussion items include the Local Housing Trust Fund and the 2023 AIS Prevention Aid Plan.
- Woodland Centers 2023 Purchase of Services contracts
- Heavy Extrication Equipment Request
- Resolution 2022-63 regarding 2023 Commissioner salaries
- Local Housing Trust Fund discussion
- Bid opening for Surplus Land (Recycling Center)
Planning Commission
The Commission will consider a re-approval request for a 1-MW solar farm in Holland Township. They will also reconsider a previously denied business use request for a construction and insulation company in Dovre Township.
- Pivot Energy MN Solar 2 LLC: 1-MW solar farm request at 11354 195th Ave SW, Holland Township
- A & J Rentals: Construction and insulation business request at 8879 Long Lake Road, Dovre Township
Board of Commissioners
The Kandiyohi County Board of Commissioners will hold a Truth in Taxation meeting followed by a session to set the county levy. The agenda also includes discussions on park camping fees, mental health service agreements, and various county contracts.
- Adoption of the 2023 Kandiyohi County Budget
- MFIP/DWP Joint Powers Agreement totaling $653,684.00
- Proposed 2023 Park Camping Fees and Policy
- CentraCare - Rice Hospital, LLC Comprehensive Mental Health Purchase of Service Agreement
- Spicer Commercial Club WINTERFEST event permits
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review proposed 2023 public health fee increases and several service contracts. Discussion items include an update on the recycling center sale and the 2023 county health plan awards.
- Proposed 2023 Public Health Fees: $1.00 per hour increase for nurse and support services
- Prairie Lakes Youth Programs Nursing Services Contract: $56.00 per hour for registered nursing
- Resolution 2022-59: Consideration of assessments for GLSSWD delinquent sewer and water use
- Bid Opening: Health and Human Services and Law Enforcement Center heat pump replacement
- West Central Interpreting, Inc. purchase of services contract
Kandiyohi – Renville Community Health Board
The Board will elect officers, appoint a SCHSAC representative, and review board member terms. Discussion items include public health transformation, COVID-19 responses, and opioid settlement updates.
- Election of Board Officers
- Appointment of SCHSAC Representative and Alternate
- Opioid Settlement Update
- Review of Board Member Terms
- Discussion on THC Edibles Legislation
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission is considering several conditional use permit applications and a request for reapplication. Items include proposals for an agricultural facility, an auto sales shop, and a dog kennel.
- A & J Rentals LLC: Discussion of request to reapply for a previously denied conditional use permit
- Generations Land LLC: Proposed agricultural related facility and farm drainage business in East Lake Lillian Township
- Hardebeck Properties LLC: Proposed auto sales and service shop with outdoor display in New London Township
- Andrea Steffensen: Proposed dog kennel for breeding and raising up to 20 dogs in Mamre Township
Board of Adjustment
The Board of Adjustment is considering an application from Todd M. Asche of Asche & Company. The applicant seeks a reduction in lot area standards for a property located in a Commercial/Industrial District near Highway 71 NE.
- Variance request for lot area standards at 3904, 3950, 4004, 4030, 4078, and 4088 Hwy 71 NE
- Public hearing for Dovre Township property in CI Commercial/Industrial District
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review a resolution supporting the four-lane conversion of Highway 23 and discuss the County Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan update. The meeting also includes several final payment approvals for public works projects and a snowmobile maintenance grant.
- Resolution 2022-58: Support for the Four Lane Conversion of Highway 23
- 2023 Snowmobile Grant-In-Aid Program: $57,041.71 maintenance and grooming grant
- Final payment for SAP 034-604-030 grading and aggregate base project: $27,873.57
- Kandiyohi County Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan Update
- Market survey proposals for Human Resources
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will consider the official hire and contract for Kelsey Baker as the new County Administrator. The meeting also includes updates on mental health services, Woodland Centers, and utility rates.
- Hire and contract of Kelsey Baker as County Administrator at $138,250 per year
- Resolution 2022-57: 2023 GLSSWD water and sewer utility rates and fees
- Woodland Centers update from CEO Ashley Kjos
- Children's and Adult Mental Health Services update
- Central Minnesota Jobs and Training annual report
Planning Commission
The Kandiyohi County Planning Commission will consider a conditional use permit for a home-based business and a final plat for a subdivision. These items involve land use and development within the Green Lake Township area.
- Conditional use permit for Jedd Danielson at 9372 71st St NE for sports training, a bicycle shop, and a batting cage
- Final plat for Castle Shores (Spicer Estate Subdivision) at 11600 Indian Beach Road
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review several items including a SNAP Joint Powers Agreement and various grant contracts. Discussion topics include economic assistance updates, utility easements, and road safety grants.
- SNAP Joint Powers Agreement for employment and training services
- Permanent utility easement for 12797 Old North Shore Drive
- 2021 Emergency Management Performance Grant contract
- Resolution 2022-54: 2023 Toward Zero Death Safe Road Grant
- Resolution 2022-56: CSAH 4 Right of Way Vacation
Board of Commissioners - SPECIAL BOARD - County Administrator Interviews
The Board of Commissioners interviewed three candidates for the County Administrator role. The Board voted to offer the position to Kelsey Baker and authorized a team to negotiate employment terms.
- Interviewed candidates Cassandra Harvey, Kelsey Baker, and Jennifer Lippert
- Voted 5-0 to offer the County Administrator position to Kelsey Baker
- Designated a negotiating team consisting of Steve Gardner, Corky Berg, Larry Kleindl, and Connie Mort
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss several infrastructure and environmental items. Topics include the potential sale of the Recycling Center, amendments to the North Fork Crow River Comprehensive Watershed Management Plan, and a US DOT discretionary grant application.
- Approval to sell the Recycling Center
- Amendment to North Fork Crow River Comprehensive Watershed Management Plan
- Resolution 2022-50: Bolton-Menk Professional Services Contract
- Resolution 2022-51: TH 23 Trail and Lighting Cooperative Construction Agreement
- Resolution 2022-52: US DOT Discretionary Grant Application Support
Board of Adjustment
The Kandiyohi County Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing regarding a variance request for Terry and Lynda Manselle. The applicants are seeking permission to maintain a deck within a shore impact zone that exceeds the size allowed by R-1 Residential Shoreland District ordinances.
- Public hearing for Terry & Lynda Manselle: Lot 5, Block 1, Bass Lake Estates (7901 117th St NE)
- Variance request for a deck larger than ordinance allows within a shore impact zone
Planning Commission
The Kandiyohi County Planning Commission is considering a conditional use permit for Duininck Inc. to mine and process gravel in Roseville Township. The commission is also reviewing a Planned Unit Development proposal by Castle Shores LLP to construct 11 homes in Green Lake Township.
- Duininck Inc. gravel mining and processing proposal (Hwy 23 NE & 160th St NE)
- Castle Shores LLP 11-unit residential Planned Unit Development (11600 Indian Beach Road)
- Proposed $39,000 reclamation bond for Duininck Inc. mining site
- Duininck Inc. request for 10-year permit for mining approximately 400,000 CY of material
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners is reviewing the 2023 budget proposal and preliminary EDC levy. Discussions include various uses for ARPA funds, including cybersecurity, child care grants, and equipment.
- 2023 Kandiyohi County Budget Proposal presentation
- 2023 EDC Preliminary Levy and Budget presentation
- MnDOT Capital Highway Investment Plan update
- Nuisance Abatement Hearing for Scott Johnson
- Medical Examiner Contract Renewal discussion
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will discuss several requests for American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding, including cyber security, child care, and equipment replacement. The agenda also includes a nuisance abatement hearing and discussions regarding state right-of-way acquisition for TH 23.
- Nuisance Abatement Hearing for Charles Whitcup and Tami Wold
- Final payment for Courthouse Window Replacement Project
- TH 23 South Gap State of Minnesota Right of Way Acquisition
- ARPA funding requests for Child Care and Cyber Security
- Planning Commission recommendations for zoning
Kandiyohi – Renville Community Health Board
The Kandiyohi-Renville Community Health Board is meeting to approve operating by-laws and environmental health budgets and fees. The board will also receive a presentation on the Statewide Health Improvement Partnership and review reports regarding opioid settlements and public health workforce needs.
- Approval of Community Health Board By-Laws
- Approval of Environmental Health Budget and Fees
- Statewide Health Improvement Partnership presentation
- Review of Community Health Board Audit
- Discussion of Opioid Settlement and Healthy Housing Program