Le Sueur County, Minnesota

Le Sueur-Waseca Community Health Board

The agenda contains only procedural information: meeting date, time, and location. No decisions or discussions are listed. The meeting is set for October 6, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. at the Waterville City Offices.

Board of Commissioners

The Le Sueur County Board of Commissioners will approve minutes and claims, hear updates from Human Resources and Human Services, and hold a closed session to discuss a proposed mediation settlement for the West Jefferson Sewer District. The meeting also includes a budget work session and a work session on ordinances.

• Approval of July 7 and July 15 Board and Drainage Authority minutes
• Approval of County and Human Services claims
• Approval of Le Sueur County Treatment Court Cooperative Agreement (6/1/2026 x 6/30/2027)
• Closed meeting to discuss West Jefferson Sewer District proposed mediation settlement
• Budget work session covering Veterans Services, Human Services, HRA, and Senior Citizens/Transit

Planning and Zoning Comission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will review four permit applications. Two are Conditional Use Permits—for a duplex on Lake Washington shoreland and a 255-foot wireless tower in Derrynane Township. Two are Interim Use Permits—for a cannabis cultivation operation in Montgomery Township and a short-term lodging rental on Lake Washington. The commission will discuss each request before making any motions.

• Conditional Use Permit for a duplex on Lot 2, Block 1, Bakers Bay Estates, Section 12, Kasota Township (Lake Washington shoreland)
• Conditional Use Permit for a 255-foot wireless telecommunication tower in the NE 1/4 of the NW 1/4, Section 29, Derrynane Township
• Intermediate Use Permit for a cannabis cultivation business in the N 1/2 of the NE 1/4, Section 28, Montgomery Township
• Intermediate Use Permit for a short-term private lodging rental on Lot 6, Hecht's Sioux Lookout Subdivision, Section 18, Kasota Township (Lake Washington shoreland)

Board of Commissioners

The Le Sueur County Board of Commissioners holds a final public hearing to consider viewers' redetermination recommendations for County Ditches 4, 17, 47, and 64, including outlet charges. Public comment will be heard on each ditch before the board deliberates and takes action.

• Public hearing and board action on County Ditch 4 redetermination
• Public hearing and board action on County Ditch 17 redetermination
• Public hearing and board action on County Ditch 47 redetermination
• Public hearing and board action on County Ditch 64 redetermination

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review the adoption of the Vision 2050 Comprehensive Land Use Plan. The meeting includes a detailed review of redetermination of benefits proceedings for six county ditches. Additionally, the board will hold a work session regarding AIS funding cuts.

• Resolution to repeal existing land use plan and adopt Vision 2050 Comprehensive Land Use Plan
• Action item to initiate redetermination of benefits for County Ditches 2, 31, 34, 53, 56, and 57
• MDH Private Well Protect Grant RFP
• Approval of a county issued credit card for Mike Thelemann, Sheriff’s Office
• DNR presentation on strategic land asset management and shallow lake projects

Board of Adjustments

The Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on a variance request from Steven D. and Cynthia S. Arndt to reduce the OHWL setback from 100 to 58 feet and increase impervious coverage from 25% to 32.3% for a deck on Lake Tetonka. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and discussion of warrants/claims.

• Variance request by Arndt for setback reduction and impervious coverage increase on Lot 2, Raedeke's Lake Tetonka Subdivision, Waterville Township

Le Sueur County HRA

Board of Commissioners

The board will consider approving a two-month law enforcement services agreement with the City of Cleveland for $14,400. Other action items include a change order for CD 62 drainage, granting regular status to a human services worker, and receiving updates on water resources, sewer district, and planning. A work session on community assessment for family resource centers is also scheduled.

• Agreement for law enforcement services between City of Cleveland and Le Sueur County Sheriff's Office ending August 18, 2026 at $14,400 total
• CD 62 RR Change Order updated
• Recommendation to grant regular status to Brianna Theis, full-time Eligibility Worker, Human Services, effective June 28, 2026
• 2026 Performance Review and Assistance Program Report for Le Sueur County
• West Jefferson Sewer District Quarterly Update

Planning and Zoning Comission

The Le Sueur County Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to discuss an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance affecting Section 18 Environmental Performance Standards. The meeting will also include the approval of the agenda and draft minutes from the previous session.

• Amendment to Zoning Ordinance Section 18 Environmental Performance Standards
• Approval of June 18, 2026 agenda
• Approval of draft minutes from May 21, 2026

Board of Commissioners

The Le Sueur County Board of Appeal & Equalization is meeting to consider annual property valuation changes, new construction values, lakeshore property adjustments, and agricultural land sales data. The board will hear appeals from property owners regarding their 2026 assessments.

• Annual property valuation changes by property type
• New construction valuations 2017-2026
• Lakeshore property values for 2025 and 2026
• Agricultural land sales data for two periods
• Homestead exclusion information sheet

The Board of Appeal and Equalization held a special session to elect its 2026 officers. Danny O’Keefe was elected Chairman and John King was elected Vice Chair. The meeting recessed until June 23, 2026.

• Elected Danny O’Keefe as Chairman
• Elected John King as Vice Chair

Board of Commissioners

The Le Sueur County Board of Commissioners will consider a Joint Powers Agreement for the Diamond Lake Ditch cleanout and a change order for the CD62 RR Crossing. The board is also reviewing tobacco license renewals and a temporary liquor license for a school event.

• Joint Powers Agreement for Diamond Lake Ditch Cleanout
• CD62 RR Crossing ASI Change Order
• Tobacco License Renewals 2026-2027 for Pit Stop 60, Davis' Marketplace LLC, and Le Center Municipal Liquors
• Temporary On-Sale Liquor License for Most Holy Redeemer School Truck & Tractor Pull on July 26, 2026
• SUD Jail Program Le Sueur County Contract 2026-2027

The Board approved a $1.06 million bridge replacement project on County Road 117 and a substance use treatment contract for the county jail. Additional actions included approving ditch cleaning agreements and funding for out-of-state training.

• Approved opioid funds for Anna Franco's National Drug Court Training (unanimous)
• Denied Cari Krenik's grievance (unanimous)
• Approved Inspire Services, LLC contract for jail-based substance use treatment (unanimous)
• Approved State of Minnesota Joint Powers Agreement for County Ditch 15 cleaning (unanimous)
• Tabled Selly Excavating Inc. change order for Ditch No. 62 repairs
• Approved MNDOT Agreement and resolution for $186,634.89 in bridge grant funds (unanimous)
• Approved County Road 117 Bridge Replacement contract with Redstone Construction (unanimous)

Board of Adjustments

The Board of Adjustment will consider variance requests regarding setbacks, lot sizes, and surface coverage for properties near German Lake, Lake Washington, and Lake Frances. Two of the applications were previously tabled at the April 2, 2026 meeting.

• Lisa Hemp: Variance for road ROW setbacks, impervious surface coverage, and parking area for a dwelling at Lot 24, Glen's Beach Subdivision
• Chase Nelson & Holli Lynch: Variance for lot area and width to accommodate a duplex at Lot 2, Bakers Bay Estates
• Peter & Teresa Suek: Variance for OHWL setbacks and expanding a nonconforming structure at Government Lot 3, Section 33 of Elysian Township

Board of Commissioners

The Le Sueur County Board will consider consent agenda items including approval of minutes, claims, and granting regular status to a social worker. Presentations include planning and zoning, public health, and water resources, with a key item being agreements for the Green Giant Well Sealing Project. The board will also hear a Department of Corrections update and a Teamsters 320 grievance hearing.

• Consent agenda: approval of May 26 minutes, county and human services claims, and regular status for social worker Kat Dunster
• Green Giant Well Sealing Project: consider well sealing agreement between county, city, and landowner; cost-share contract; and agreement with Bohn Well Drilling
• Teamsters 320 grievance hearing regarding Cari Krenik (no audio/video broadcast)
• Presentation from Planning and Zoning Administrator Aaron Stubbs
• Presentation from Public Health Director Megan Kirby and Water Resources Manager Holly Bushman

The commissioners unanimously approved the agenda, the consent agenda, and several water‑related contracts, including the Well Sealing Project and a conservation‑practice assistance contract. They also approved an interim use permit for a boat‑upholstery home occupation. A grievance was postponed until the next meeting.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Interim Use Permit for Leah Peterson (5‑0)
• Approved Well Sealing Project Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Percent‑Based Conservation Practice Assistance Contract ($105,473.65) (unanimous)
• Approved Professional Services Agreement with Bohn Well Drilling ($69,962.75) (unanimous)
• Appointed Commissioner Tietz to Corrections Advisory Board (motion passed)
• Postponed Cari Krenik grievance until June 16, 2026 (4‑1)

Le Sueur-Waseca Community Health Board

The agenda contains only a meeting time and location; no specific items are listed for discussion or decision.

Le Sueur-Blue Earth County Joint Ditch Authority

The Le Sueur-Blue Earth County Joint Drainage Authority will meet virtually to discuss and potentially approve repairs, specifically tree and brush removal, for Judicial Ditch 01. The agenda includes a notice of repairs and estimates from Krueger. No other business is listed.

• Review and possible approval of tree and brush repair estimates for Judicial Ditch 01 (Krueger estimates)

Board of Commissioners

The Le Sueur County Board will review and approve the consent agenda, including May 19 board minutes, an electronic funds transfer report, and tobacco license renewals for 2026‑2027. Department heads will present updates on highway projects, the Green Giant water‑sewage project, and the 2026 ditch mowing and spraying program bids. A public hearing will be held on an interim ordinance that would place a moratorium on permitting data centers within the county.

• Consent agenda: May 19 board minutes, electronic funds transfer report, tobacco license renewals
• Highway Department agenda items and cost participation agreement
• Green Giant water‑sewage project: revised landscaping bid and electrical work memo
• 2026 County ditch mowing and spraying program bid package
• Interim ordinance establishing a moratorium on data center permitting

The Le Sueur County Board unanimously adopted an interim ordinance that bans the permitting of new data centers in unincorporated county land for twelve months, effective June 4, 2026. The ordinance also authorizes a county‑staff study of energy, water, noise, and other impacts. Several contracts and agreements were also approved unanimously, including a $478,591.67 sealcoat contract and a $1,060,007.65 bridge replacement contract.

• Approved County‑wide sealcoat contract with Allied Blacktop Company for $478,591.67 (unanimous)
• Approved CR117 Bridge Replacement Project with Redstone Construction for $1,060,007.65 (unanimous)
• Approved Cost Participation Agreement with City of Cleveland for CSAH 46 & 47 (unanimous)
• Approved Burns Construction Inc. proposal for $6,360.00 (unanimous)
• Approved restructured Sheriff’s Office organizational chart adding a Correctional Officer (unanimous)
• Approved County ditch mowing contract with Barnett for $32,979.69 (unanimous)
• Approved County ditch spraying contract with Carr’s Tree Service for $32,955.00 (unanimous)
• Adopted interim ordinance establishing a 12‑month moratorium on permitting new data centers in unincorporated areas (unanimous)

Planning and Zoning Comission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider an Interim Use Permit for a boat upholstery home occupation and a comprehensive amendment to the county's zoning ordinance affecting multiple districts.

• Interim Use Permit for boat upholstery home occupation in Lanesburgh Township
• Zoning Ordinance amendment affecting 7 districts including Conservancy and Agriculture
• Review of April 20, 2026 draft meeting minutes
• Approval of warrants and claims
• Public hearing procedure for the Interim Use Permit

Board of Commissioners

The Le Sueur County Board will consider approving 2026-2027 solid waste license applications as part of the consent agenda. Presentations are scheduled from the South Central Workforce Council, the Highway Department, Human Resources, the County Recorder, Human Services, and on ditch mowing and spraying program bids. The board will also establish a Ballot Board for the 2026 elections and review a permit application for a charitable gambling event at the Le Sueur Country Club.

• 2026-2027 solid waste license applications (consent agenda)
• Establishing a Ballot Board for the August and November 2026 elections
• LG220 exempt permit application for Church of St. Anne to conduct pull-tabs, tipboards, and raffle at Le Sueur Country Club on July 20, 2026
• Presentation on 2026 County Ditch Mowing and Spraying Program Bids
• Overview of the South Central Workforce Council by Assistant Director Sara Carrigan

The Board unanimously approved contracts for the CSAH 46‑47 and CSAH 2‑7 reconstruction and resurfacing projects, totaling $6.9 million. A personal leave of absence for an employee was also approved unanimously. The Board voted 3‑2 to table the bids for County Ditch Mowing and Spraying Services. The meeting was adjourned until May 26.

• Approved $2,088,257.10 CSAH 46‑47 reconstruction contract with W.W. Blacktopping (unanimous)
• Approved $4,833,247.60 CSAH 2‑7 reconstruction contract with Valley Paving (unanimous)
• Approved personal leave of absence for employee #2022 (unanimous)
• Tabled County Ditch Mowing and Spraying Services bids (3‑2)
• Adjourning the meeting until May 26, 2026 (unanimous)

Parks Board

The Le Sueur County Parks Board will review updates for Lake Washington Regional Park and Bradshaw Woods. The board will also discuss the installation of a fishing pier at Lake Jefferson and a potential future pier at Lake Volney.

• Lake Washington Regional Park & Campground building and maintenance repairs
• Bradshaw Woods Great River Greening Project update
• Clear Lake Campground funding through Lower Minnesota River East Watershed
• Installation of Lake Jefferson fishing pier
• Potential future fishing pier at Lake Volney

Board of Adjustments

The Le Sueur County Board of Adjustment will consider several applications for time extensions on previously approved solar energy variances and a series of variance requests to reduce various setback requirements. Requests include extending deadlines to December 25, 2027, for two New Energy Equity solar setbacks, and variances to lower water‑level, side‑yard, rear‑yard, and road right‑of‑way setbacks for properties in Kasota, Elysian, Lanesburgh, Waterville, and New Prague townships.

• Time extension to Dec 25 2027 for Variance #BOA-000098-2024 to reduce solar setback to 3,128 ft (North half of SW ¼, Sec 16, Kasota Township)
• Time extension to Dec 25 2027 for Variance #BOA-000124-2024 to reduce solar setback to 3,060 ft (West half of NW ¼, Sec 16, Kasota Township)
• Variance for Douglas Voss to lower OHWL setback from 100 ft to 72 ft and enlarge a structure at Lot 10, Voss Addition Subdivision, Sec 34, Elysian Township
• Variance for Leah Peterson to lower side‑yard setback from 15 ft to 6 ft on Government Lots 2 & 3, Sec 28, Lanesburgh Township
• Variance for Brandon Pope to lower road ROW setback from 100 ft to 60 ft and OHWL setback from 150 ft to 149 ft at Government Lots 2 & 3, Sec 23, Waterville Township

Board of Commissioners

The Le Sueur County Board will consider consent agenda items including claims, financial transfers, and granting regular status to an employee. Department heads will present reports on planning and zoning, highways, public health, water resources, and the auditor-treasurer will provide a first quarter financial update. The water resources manager will discuss the need for additional bids for the remaining two phases of the Industrial Well Sealing Project (Green Giant Well #2).

• Grant regular status to Sydney Haase, Administrative Assistant II, County Attorney's Office, effective May 13, 2026
• Discuss additional bids needed for phases 2 and 3 of the Industrial Well Sealing Project (Green Giant Well #2)
• Receive Planning & Zoning and Environmental Services 2025 annual reports
• Quarter 1 financial update from Auditor-Treasurer
• Public open forum for citizens on non-agenda topics

The Board approved the award of the CSAH 46 and 47 Reconstruction & Resurfacing Project to W.W. Blacktopping, Inc. for $2,088,257.10. It also approved related easement payments, a professional services agreement, and several permits and rezoning actions, all by unanimous or near‑unanimous votes.

• Approved award of CSAH 46 & 47 reconstruction contract to W.W. Blacktopping, Inc. ($2,088,257.10) (5-0)
• Approved temporary easement payments of $500 each to two parcels for the CSAH project (5-0)
• Approved Professional Services Agreement to Bolton & Menk Inc. for $311,936 (5-0)
• Approved Electrical Department estimate for Green Giant well sealing project ($10,210.30 and $18,940.60) (4-1)
• Approved Burns Construction quote for Green Giant well sealing project ($5,610.00) (5-0)
• Granted Conditional Use Permit extensions for two 1 MW solar projects (5-0)
• Granted Conditional Use Permit for flood‑proofing at Lake Tetonka (5-0)
• Granted rezoning of 1.63 acres from Agriculture to General Industry (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Le Sueur County Board of Commissioners will review and approve the April 21, 2028 meeting minutes, solid waste license applications, and a request for SCORE funding from Waterville Township. The board will also consider a Middle Minnesota River-Mankato Watershed Joint Powers Agreement and hear a presentation from the Department of Employment and Economic Development.

• Approval of April 21, 2028 Board Minutes
• Review of 2026-2027 Solid Waste License Applications
• Consideration of Waterville Township SCORE Funding Request
• Discussion of Middle Minnesota River-Mankato Watershed Joint Powers Agreement
• Presentation by Department of Employment and Economic Development

The Le Sueur County Board approved the agenda and consent agenda without opposition. It approved a $17,333.29 quote from CertaPro Painters to paint the Highway Department shop in Le Center. The board also approved the Middle Minnesota River‑Mankato Watershed Joint Powers Agreement. The meeting was adjourned until May 5, 2026.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items (unanimous)
• Approved $17,333.29 paint contract for Highway Department shop (unanimous)
• Approved Middle Minnesota River‑Mankato Watershed Joint Powers Agreement (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting until May 5, 2026 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Le Sueur County Board of Commissioners will consider approving bids for the Industrial Well Sealing Project at Green Giant Well #2. The agenda also includes consent items such as a new tobacco license, a $20,000 septic replacement contract, and a county credit card for the Veterans Service Officer. Presentations from Human Resources, Human Services/Sheriff on fraud prevention, and updates from University of Minnesota Extension and Veterans Services are scheduled.

• Request for approval of bids for Industrial Well Sealing Project (Green Giant Well #2)
• New Tobacco License – Pit Stop 60, Elysian – through June 30, 2026
• Percent Based Conservation Practice Assistance Contract for $20,000 for Septic Replacement/Installation
• Approve a County Issued Credit Card for Joe Fisher, Veterans Service Officer
• Presentation on fraud prevention by Human Services and Sheriff's office

The commissioners unanimously approved several infrastructure contracts, including a $4,833,247.60 bituminous rehabilitation project, a $478,591 seal‑coat project, a $164,019 maintenance striping contract, and a $69,962.75 industrial well‑sealing contract. They also appointed Joe Fisher as the county’s full‑time Veterans Service Officer and terminated the contract with WINGS Guardianship Services. Additional approvals included $15,714 for affordable‑housing aid and $2,200 for Memorial Day support to American Legion and VFW posts. The meeting was adjourned until April 28, 2026.

• Approved $4,833,247.60 Bituminous Rehabilitation Projects contract (unanimous)
• Approved $478,591.67 Seal Coat Projects contract (unanimous)
• Approved $164,019.24 Maintenance Striping contract (unanimous)
• Approved $69,962.75 Industrial Well Sealing contract for Green Giant Well #2 (unanimous)
• Appointed Joe Fisher as full‑time County Veterans Service Officer (unanimous)
• Terminated contract with WINGS Guardianship Services effective April 21, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved $15,714 Statewide Affordable Housing Aid expenditure (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting until April 28, 2026 (unanimous)

Planning and Zoning Comission

The Le Sueur County Planning and Zoning Commission will review several applications, including extensions of conditional use permits for two 1‑MW solar energy systems in Kasota Township. It will also consider conditional use permits for floodproofing at Lake Tetonka, outdoor storage at Lake Francis, and a cabinet shop in Lanesburgh Township. A rezoning request to change 1.63 acres from Agriculture (A) to General Industry (GI) is on the agenda.

• Extension of Conditional Use Permit for a 1 MW solar energy system (PCCUP‑000203‑2024 & PCCUP‑000865‑2025) in an Agriculture “A” District, Kasota Township
• Extension of Conditional Use Permit for a second 1 MW solar energy system (PCCUP‑000204‑2024 & PCCUP‑000866‑2025) in an Agriculture “A” District, Kasota Township
• Conditional Use Permit for floodproofing (stem wall construction) in Flood Fringe “FF” and Recreational Residential “RR” districts at Lake Tetonka
• Conditional Use Permit for open and outdoor storage in Recreational Commercial “RC”, Recreational Development “RD”, and General Business “GB” districts at Lake Francis
• Rezone of 1.63 acres from Agriculture “A” to General Industry “GI” in Lanesburgh Township

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will convene a work session to discuss the county's comprehensive plan. No specific resolutions, contracts, or ordinance changes are listed on the agenda. The meeting is in‑person only.

• Discussion of updates to the Le Sueur County Comprehensive Plan

Board of Commissioners

The Le Sueur County Board of Commissioners will review and approve the consent agenda, which includes the March 19, 2026 public hearing minutes, the March 24, 2026 board minutes, county and human services claims, March 2026 transfers, and the electronic funds transfer report dated 4‑7‑26. After the consent agenda, a public open forum will allow private citizens a brief opportunity to speak. Several county officials will present reports on topics such as the 2025 feedlot, the SWCD annual report, county assessor updates, deer‑hunting regulations, and the CD‑43 Clear Lake outlet.

• Approval of March 19, 2026 public hearing minutes
• Approval of March 24, 2026 board minutes
• Approval of county claims and human services claims
• Approval of March 2026 transfers
• Approval of electronic funds transfer report (4‑7‑26)

The board unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda items, including various financial payments. It also unanimously approved an interim use permit for a temporary dwelling for farm labor, while rejecting an ordinance to impose firearm limitations for deer hunting by a 3‑2 vote. The board decided to conduct a site visit on CD 43 and scheduled the next meeting for April 21, 2026.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items (unanimous)
• Approved Interim Use Permit for farm labor dwelling (5-0 roll‑call vote)
• Rejected Ordinance Imposing Firearm Limitations for Deer Hunting (3-2 vote)
• Decided to conduct site visit on CD 43 (decision made)
• Adjourned meeting until April 21, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.

Board of Adjustments

The Le Sueur County Board of Adjustment will consider three variance applications. Each applicant seeks changes to setback, lot size, or impervious‑surface requirements under the county zoning ordinance. The requests involve properties in the German Lake, Rays Lake, and Lake Washington shoreline districts.

• Lisa Hemp – variance to reduce private road ROW setback to 20 ft, OHWL setback to 36 ft, and increase impervious surface to 27.7 % for a single‑family dwelling on Lot 24, Glens Beach Subdivision, German Lake
• Thomas Mutch – variance to reduce bluff setback to 20 ft, OHWL setback to 39 ft, structure setback to 5 ft, and side‑yard setback to 3 ft for a pump tank on Government Lot 7, Section 26, Rays Lake
• Chase Nelson – variance to reduce required lot area to 46,281 sq ft and lot width to 150 ft for a duplex on Lot 2, Bakers Bay Estates, Lake Washington

Le Sueur County HRA

Board of Commissioners

The Le Sueur County Board of Commissioners will convene to approve March 17, 2026, board minutes and renew liquor licenses. The meeting includes presentations from the Highway, IT, and Human Resources departments, followed by a work session on the Comprehensive Plan.

• Approval of March 17, 2026 Board Minutes
• Renewal of St. Thomas Sportsmen Club liquor license
• Highway Department agenda items presentation
• IT Director presentation on PC bids
• Human Resources agenda presentation

The commissioners approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda, which included the March 17 board minutes and liquor license renewals. They also approved a $60,722.90 procurement contract and a restructured environmental, planning & zoning organizational chart. The board then adjourned until April 7, 2026.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items (unanimous)
• Approved PC bid from Marco for $60,722.90 (unanimous)
• Approved restructured Environmental, Planning & Zoning chart (unanimous)
• Adjourned session until April 7, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. (unanimous)

Planning and Zoning Comission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will review an application from Richard and Ann Rynda for an Interim Use Permit. The permit would allow a temporary dwelling of more than one year to house farm labor in an Agriculture “A” district on the east half of the southeast quarter, Section 31, Lanesburgh Township. The commission will hold a public hearing on the request and then discuss and vote on the permit.

• Interim Use Permit request for a temporary farm labor dwelling on E 1/2 of SE 1/4, Section 31, Lanesburgh Township

Public Notices

The Le Sueur County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing to decide if the county should implement its own ordinance restricting deer hunting firearms. This follows the state's repeal of the 14-county shotgun zone for the 2026 season.

• Public hearing on whether to allow rifle usage or restrict deer hunting to shotguns, muzzleloaders, and handguns
• Proposed ordinance to define the entire territory of Le Sueur County as a shotgun use area
• Proposed misdemeanor penalties for violating firearm restrictions

Board of Commissioners

The Le Sueur County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing to review the shotgun ordinance overview. The meeting is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on March 19, 2026 via Teams. No other agenda items are listed.

• Public hearing on shotgun ordinance overview

The Le Sueur County Board of Commissioners held a public hearing on March 19, 2026 to discuss hunting zone options. Commissioners opened the public comment period, later closed it, and then adjourned the hearing. No ordinance was adopted or vote recorded during this meeting.

• Opened public comment portion (motion passed)
• Closed public comment portion (motion passed)
• Adjourned public hearing (motion passed)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review water storage and funding policies and a joint powers agreement for a failing outlet structure on Lake Henry. The meeting also includes a quarterly update on the West Jefferson Sewer District and various consent agenda approvals.

• Joint Powers Agreement for failing outlet structure on CD 58 (Lake Henry)
• Well Sealing Project #26-LS-001 for $2,985.00
• 2026 Water Storage Policy and LoMRE Projects and Practices Funding Policy
• UOCAVA Ballot Board for May 12th Tri City United Schools Special Election
• Liquor license renewal for Waterville Baseball Club

The Le Sueur County Board approved its agenda and a consent agenda covering routine items such as minutes, claims, and payments. It adopted the Human Services Emergency Assistance Programs policy, a professional services contract with the Presbyterian Family Foundation, and a joint powers agreement to reconstruct a failing outlet structure on County Ditch 58 that controls Lake Henry water levels. The Board also approved water storage and watershed project policies and adjourned until March 24, 2026.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items including minutes, claims, and payments (unanimous)
• Approved Human Services Emergency Assistance Programs policy (unanimous)
• Approved Professional Services Contract with Presbyterian Family Foundation (unanimous)
• Approved Joint Powers Agreement to rebuild CD 58 outlet structure on Lake Henry (unanimous)
• Approved Le Sueur County and SWCD Water Storage Policy (unanimous)
• Approved Lower Minnesota River East Watershed Project and Practice Funding Policy (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting until March 24, 2026 (unanimous)

Board of Adjustments

The Le Sueur County Board of Adjustment will consider a series of variance applications that seek changes to setbacks, impervious‑surface limits, structure height, and building size. Most requests involve residential projects in shoreland districts, while one concerns an agricultural property. One applicant has withdrawn their request. The board will vote on each variance after public comment.

• Franklin Schwartz & Yvette Bense – extension of variance #BOA‑000533‑2024 to reduce side‑yard setback to 5 ft, road ROW setback to 21 ft, and raise impervious surface to 46.6 % on Lot 17, Baker Bay Subdivision, Kasota Township.
• Scott M & Katie E Thompson – withdrawn request to cut private road ROW setback to 30 ft, OHWL setback to 52 ft, and increase impervious surface to 27.54 % on Lot 32, Glen's Beach Subdivision, Elysian Township.
• Amanda Wilkman – variance to cut township road ROW setback to 36 ft, side‑yard setback to 7 ft, and raise impervious surface to 25.8 % on Lot 5, Edgewater Terrace Subdivision, Cleveland Township.
• Chad Ziemke & Deanne Nelson – variance to cut township road ROW setback to 15 ft, side‑yard setback to 2 ft, increase structure height to 25 ft, and raise impervious surface to 27.9 % on Lot 11, Kennywood Beach Subdivision, Kasota Township.
• Kevin L Buscho & Joyce L Buscho – variance to reduce county road ROW setback to 56 ft and enlarge a nonconforming structure for a 25' × 33' addition in the Agriculture District, Waterville Township.

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review county and human services claims and receive updates from the Human Resources, Highway, Public Health, Parks, and Facilities departments. The Parks Director will present 2025 revenue and expense reports for Lake Washington and Richter Woods, as well as user data for Clear Lake Park Campground.

• Review of County and Human Services claims
• 2025 Lake Washington revenue and expense report
• 2025 Richter Woods Barn revenue report and expense breakdown
• Clear Lake Park Campground 2025 user data
• Highway Department agenda items

Board of Commissioners

The Le Sueur County Board of Commissioners will review and approve minutes, contracts, and permits. The meeting includes presentations on the 2026 draft budget and watercraft inspections.

• Approval of February 17, 2026 Board minutes
• HRA Administration Contract with Minnesota Valley Action Council, Inc
• Tobacco license renewal for Snak Atak in Waterville through 6/30/26
• Request to donate 2025 4-H Building rental fees ($5328) to the 4-H program
• 2026 draft budget presentation

The Le Sueur County Board approved the meeting agenda and a consent agenda covering several routine items. It also approved seasonal equipment rental bids, advertising for County‑wide road striping bids, the purchase of a Chevrolet Silverado pickup, a revised environmental planning chart, the WaterGuards AIS program, and a resolution supporting RES Specialty Pyrotechnics DEED funding. All motions passed unanimously. The meeting was adjourned until March 3, 2026.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items (unanimous)
• Approved seasonal bids for equipment rental rates and materials (unanimous)
• Approved advertising for bids for County‑wide striping project (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD pickup for $49,174.40 (unanimous)
• Approved restructured organizational chart for Environmental, Planning & Zoning Department (unanimous)
• Approved WaterGuards Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Program $88,350 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution of Support for RES Specialty Pyrotechnics DEED funding (unanimous)

Parks Board

The Le Sueur County Parks Board will review and approve the September 16, 2025 meeting minutes, elect officers for one‑year terms, and discuss several park projects including Bradshaw Woods, Clear Lake Campground, and the Lake Gorman Park dam replacement. The board will also present the 2025 financial review and adopt the 2026 budget showing $503,773 in both revenue and expenses.

• Approve September 16, 2025 meeting minutes
• Elect officers (President, Vice President, Secretary) for one‑year terms
• Adopt 2026 budget: $503,773 revenue and $503,733 expenses
• Discuss Lake Gorman Park dam replacement (fish passage, 90% plans)
• Discuss Clear Lake Campground funding through Lower Minnesota River East Watershed

Public Notices

At 10:00 AM on February 17, 2026, the Le Sueur County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing in the Commissioner Board Room at the Le Sueur County Government Center. The hearing will consider adoption of the proposed Comprehensive Land Use Plan, and the Environmental Services Department invites public comment before or during the meeting. Copies of the plan can be reviewed at the Environmental Services Department and the County Auditor’s office during regular business hours, and the plan is also posted on the county website.

• Public hearing on the proposed Comprehensive Land Use Plan (Feb 17, 2026, 10:00 AM)
• Plan available for review at the Environmental Services Department and Auditor’s office (Mon‑Thu 8:00 AM‑4:30 PM; Fri 8:00 AM‑4:00 PM)
• Plan also posted on the Le Sueur County website

Board of Commissioners

The Le Sueur County Board of Commissioners will consider ending its joint tax abatement with the City of Le Sueur. The meeting also includes discussion of the 2026‑2030 Capital Improvement Plan, a $5 reduction in law library fees, and several exempt permit applications for upcoming raffles. A recommendation to grant regular status to a full‑time 911 telecommunicator will also be reviewed.

• Termination of joint tax abatement with City of Le Sueur
• Adoption of the 2026‑2030 Capital Improvement Plan
• $5 decrease in law library fees: civil/family cases to $10, criminal cases to $5
• LG220 exempt permit for Raising Hope For A Cure raffle at Next Chapter Winery, 16945 320th St, New Prague, on 9/12/2026
• Recommendation to grant regular status to Dillon Lambert, full‑time 911 telecommunicator, effective Feb 13 2026

The Le Sueur County Board approved the updated 2026‑2030 Capital Improvement Plan along with several other items. It also adopted drainage policy updates, set a $45,000 decommissioning bond for a telecommunications tower, and approved tax‑abatement resolutions with the City of Le Sueur. All motions passed unanimously except the bond approval, which passed 4‑0 by roll‑call.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items (unanimous)
• Approved $5 decrease in Law Library fees (unanimous)
• Adopted drainage policy updates (unanimous)
• Set decommissioning bond amount $45,000 for telecom tower (4‑0 roll call)
• Approved release and termination of Joint Tax Abatement Program with City of Le Sueur (unanimous)
• Approved Joint Powers Agreement for Le Sueur Highway 169 Hilltop Property Tax Abatement Program (unanimous)
• Approved updated 2026‑2030 Capital Improvement Plan (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Le Sueur County Board of Commissioners will consider a LG240B application to conduct an excluded bingo event for the Cleveland Baseball & Softball Association, scheduled for April 18, 2026 at The Bait Bucket Bar & Grill, 114 10th St S, Cleveland. The board will also discuss the replacement of AAON RTU #1 with two contractor bids. Additional agenda items include review of county and human services claims, a public open forum, and a public hearing on the CD58 Lake Henry petition.

• LG240B Application to conduct excluded bingo for Cleveland Baseball & Softball Association – event to be held 4/18/2026 at The Bait Bucket Bar & Grill, 114 10th St S, Cleveland
• Replacement of AAON RTU #1 – bids: Schwickert's Tecta America, LLC = $95,497.00; Davis Mechanical Systems = $93,350.00
• Review of County Claims
• Review of Human Services Claims
• Public Hearing: CD58 Lake Henry Petition

The commissioners unanimously approved the meeting agenda and consent agenda. They voted 5‑0 to grant a Conditional Use Permit for a wireless tower in Eden Prairie and 5‑0 to amend permits for Beaver Dam Resort, adding campsites, events and a liquor license upgrade. The board also changed septic loan interest rates to 5% commercial and 4% residential, approved a $93,350 equipment replacement, and adopted the order for the CD58 drainage modification while tabling a joint powers agreement.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Granted Conditional Use Permit for wireless tower, Buell Consulting (5‑0)
• Amended Beaver Dam Resort permits to add 19 campsites, events, liquor license upgrade (5‑0)
• Changed Commercial septic loan interest rate to 5% (unanimous)
• Changed Residential septic loan interest rate to 4% (unanimous)
• Replaced Aaon RTU #1 for $93,350 from Davis Mechanical Systems (unanimous)
• Adopted Findings & Order for CD58 drainage modification; tabled Joint Powers Agreement (unanimous)

Le Sueur-Waseca Community Health Board

The agenda provides the date, time, and location for the meeting. No specific discussion items or decisions are listed.

Le Sueur County HRA

Board of Commissioners

The Le Sueur County Board of Commissioners will review a request for proposals for the Upper Cannon Watershed Flood Mitigation Initiative. The meeting includes reports from the Highway Department and Human Resources, as well as personnel recommendations.

• Upper Cannon Watershed Flood Mitigation Initiative RFP
• Recommendation to grant regular status to Leanne Gieseke, Public Health Social Worker
• Electronic Funds Transfer Report 1-27-26
• Highway Department agenda items
• Human Resources agenda and Human Services organizational chart

The commissioners unanimously approved several actions, including advertising for bids on five county road projects, purchasing a $37,225.80 Trimble S7 total station, and approving payment to seven cities for municipal maintenance agreements. They also set a public hearing for a new rifle/shotgun deer hunting zone and approved the Upper Cannon Watershed Flood Mitigation Initiative RFP. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved advertising for bids on five 2026 road projects (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of a Trimble S7 Robotic Total Station for $37,225.80 (unanimous)
• Approved payment to seven cities for municipal maintenance agreements (unanimous)
• Approved PERA Police Officer Declaration for Cody Blaschko (unanimous)
• Approved restructured organizational chart for the Human Services Department (unanimous)
• Approved Upper Cannon Watershed Flood Mitigation Initiative RFP (unanimous)
• Set public hearing for Rifle/Shotgun Deer Hunting Zone on March 19, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved agenda and consent agenda for the meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Le Sueur County Board of Commissioners will review and vote on a resolution establishing a UOCAVA ballot board for the March 10, 2026 township election. It will also consider several LG220 exempt permit applications for raffles at the Montgomery Trap Shooting Range, Caribou Gun Club, and Next Chapter Winery, as well as an LG240B application to conduct excluded bingo at Westwood Bar & Grill. Additional items include approval of claims, a software services invoice from MNCCC Tyler Tech, and a correction to prior board minutes.

• LG220 exempt permit for Tri City United Clay Target Club raffle on 6/7/2026 at 608 Montgomery Ave SE, Montgomery
• LG220 exempt permit for Le Sueur Lions Club raffle on 3/7/2026 at 30649 380th St, Le Sueur
• LG220 exempt permit for Ladies of Ducks Unlimited Girls with Guns Chapter 329 raffle on 2/27/26 at 16945 320th St, New Prague
• LG240B application to conduct excluded bingo at Westwood Bar & Grill, 1400 Lake Washington Access Road, Kasota on 3/15/26 and 4/30/26
• Resolution establishing UOCAVA ballot board for township election on March 10, 2026

The Board unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda covering routine items and permits. It also approved several agreements, including an Aquatic Invasive Species inspection delegation, a temporary access agreement for a dam modification project, an advanced billing services contract, and the adoption of dedicated reserves. The Board authorized a statewide affordable housing grant to reimburse Montgomery HRA and adopted amended findings and order for CD 15. The meeting was adjourned until January 27, 2026.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Delegation Agreement – Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Inspection (unanimous)
• Approved Temporary Access Agreement for Clean River Partners Gorman Lake Dam Modification and Dodd Road Culvert Replacement (unanimous)
• Approved Le Sueur County Statewide Affordable Housing Grant to Montgomery HRA (unanimous)
• Approved Advanced Billing S v c, LLC Service Agreement for 24‑month term (unanimous)
• Adopted Dedicated Reserves as presented (unanimous)
• Adopted amended Findings and Order for CD 15 (unanimous)

Planning and Zoning Comission

Board of Adjustments

The Le Sueur County Board of Adjustment will consider three variance applications. Each request seeks relief from the county zoning ordinance for properties on lake shore districts, including setback reductions and expansion of structures. The board will vote on whether to grant the variances.

• Christopher & Brooke Moore request a variance to reduce the OHWL setback from 100 ft to 55 ft and increase impervious surface to 36.3 % for a pool in the Lake Jefferson Recreational Residential Shoreland District.
• Steve & Paula Haugdahl request a variance to reduce side‑yard setbacks (southerly from 50 ft to 33 ft, easterly from 50 ft to 20 ft) for a single‑family dwelling and a 30' × 50' shed in a Conservancy District in Kasota Township.
• Sean McCaslin requests a variance to expand a nonconforming structure with a 24' × 32' garage and a 15' × 20' office in the Lake Sakatah Recreational Commercial Shoreland District.

Board of Commissioners

The Le Sueur County Board of Commissioners will elect a 2026 Chair and Vice‑Chair, approve several consent‑agenda items, and consider a resolution to submit, adopt, and implement the Middle Minnesota River‑Mankato Comprehensive Watershed Management Plan. Additional agenda items include a recommendation to grant regular status to a drainage specialist, a presentation of the 2026 AIS Prevention Plan, and discussion of the West Jefferson Sewer District interconnection agreement with the City of Cleveland.

• Election of 2026 Board Chair and Vice‑Chair
• Recommendation to grant regular status to Anna Freundschuh, Drainage & Environmental Compliance Specialist (effective Jan 13 2026)
• Resolution to submit, adopt, and implement the Middle Minnesota River‑Mankato Comprehensive Watershed Management Plan
• Presentation of the 2026 AIS Prevention Plan
• West Jefferson Sewer District Interconnection Agreement with the City of Cleveland

The Board elected Commissioner O’Keefe as Chair and Commissioner King as Vice Chair for 2026. It approved the agenda, consent agenda, per‑diem rates, and several appointments, including Sandy Schoenecker to the HRA Board. The Board also designated Le Sueur County News as the official legal newspaper for all required notices in 2026 and named the Montgomery Messenger as the secondary publication for financial statements. All motions passed unanimously.

• Commissioner O’Keefe elected Board Chair (unanimous)
• Commissioner King elected Board Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Agenda approved (unanimous)
• Consent agenda approved (unanimous)
• Sandy Schoenecker appointed to HRA Board (unanimous)
• Per‑diem rates set at $75 and $100 for designated committees (unanimous)
• Le Sueur County News designated as legal paper for official notices at $3.00 per insertion (unanimous)
• Montgomery Messenger designated as second publication for financial statements at $5.50 per insertion (unanimous)