Le Sueur County public meetings in 2022
22 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Commissioners
The Board approved several administrative updates for 2023, including elected official salaries and employee reimbursement rates. They also granted an interim use permit for special events and adopted new bylaws for the Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment.
- Granted Interim Use Permit to Amy Peterson for special events in Dietz Lake SP District (5-0)
- Adopted Bylaws for the Board of Adjustment and Planning Commission (5-0)
- Approved Declaration of Restrictive Covenant on Lake Washington Regional Park and Campground (Unanimous)
- Approved MOU with Teamsters Local No. 320 for correctional officers, dispatchers, and deputy sheriffs (Unanimous)
- Set 2023 mileage reimbursement at 62.5 cents per mile, plus 2 cents for Water Patrol boat towing (Unanimous)
- Set 2023 per diem at $75.00 per half day and $100.00 per full day (Unanimous)
- Established 2023 Board of Commissioners base salary at $33,145 (Unanimous)
- Set 2023 elected official salaries: Sheriff $141,225, Administrator $133,125, Attorney $127,050, Chief Deputy $112,955, Recorder $89,250 (Unanimous)
Board of Commissioners
The Board unanimously adopted the 2023 Final Levy of $25,902,643 and the corresponding expenditures budget. The Board also approved a comprehensive schedule of user fee changes effective January 1, 2023. Several service contracts and a ditch lien were approved.
- Adopted 2023 Final Levy of $25,902,643 (unanimous)
- Adopted 2023 Budgets and Expenditures (unanimous)
- Approved 2023 User Fee changes effective Jan 1, 2023 (unanimous)
- Approved $115,480.63 ditch lien on County Ditch 62 (unanimous)
- Approved $182,608 contract with Minnesota Valley Action Council (unanimous)
- Approved up to $30,000 contract with Inspire Services LLC (unanimous)
- Authorized Le Sueur County Snow Trails to use Ney Environmental Center Road for 2023 (unanimous)
- Approved Joint Powers Agreement with City of Le Sueur for Highway 169 Hilltop Property Tax Abatement (unanimous)
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners approved amendments to subdivision, environmental, and lane use ordinances effective January 1, 2023. The board also authorized spending for Government Center design and pavilion roof repairs. Additionally, the board set the 2023 monthly base rate for the West Jefferson Sewer District.
- Approved ordinance amendments to Sections 12, 18, 19, and 23 (5-0)
- Approved Widseth Government Center Design Development for $78,716.00
- Approved Pavilion Roof replacement estimate with Mach Construction LLC for $15,625.50
- Set West Jefferson Sewer District 2023 Monthly Base Rate at $50.00
- Approved contract with MNDOT for Delegated Contract Process
- Approved reducing contract retainage to 0.25% ($39,929.27) for CSAH 22 Municipal Turnback Project
- Approved HS claims for Financial ($44,338.73) and Soc Services ($183,186.82)
- Approved phased retirement for Cindy Westerhouse
Planning and Zoning Comission
The Le Sueur County Planning and Zoning Commission will meet on December 8, 2022, to consider an Interim Use Permit application from Amy and David Peterson. The permit would allow more than three special events per year on their property in an Agriculture "A" District in Lanesburgh Township. The meeting will also include approval of the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting.
- Interim Use Permit for Amy & David Peterson to exceed three special events per year in an Agriculture "A" District, Lanesburgh Township (SW 1/4 of SW 1/4, Section 35)
- Approval of November 10, 2022 draft meeting minutes
- Discussion of warrants/claims
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners approved two real estate purchase offers for MnDOT right-of-way projects and a payment for ditch work. Personnel actions included granting regular status to a Planning Technician, a pay increase for the County Administrator Assistant, and modifications to the Personnel Policy.
- Approved $14,146.00 payment to Braith Excavating for County Ditch 61 project (5-0)
- Approved $500 purchase offer for Parcel 312L (5-0)
- Approved $2,200 purchase offer for Parcel 328A (5-0)
- Granted regular status to Jonathan Hammel, Planning Technician IV (5-0)
- Approved pay increase for Pamela Herrmann to $29.08 per hour (5-0)
- Approved modifications to the Personnel Policy (5-0)
- Approved agenda and consent agenda (5-0)
Board of Commissioners
The Canvass Board certified the 2022 State General and County race election results. The board appointed a Post Election Review Official and selected two precincts for equipment review.
- Appointed Carol Blaschko as Post Election Review Official
- Canvassed 2022 State General and County race election results
- Selected Cleveland Township and Le Center City precincts for Post-Election Review
Planning and Zoning Comission
The Le Sueur County Planning and Zoning Commission will review and possibly revoke a Conditional Use Permit for Beaver Dam Campground/Resort due to alleged noncompliance. The commission will also consider amendments to several sections of the county zoning ordinance.
- Review and possible revocation of Conditional Use Permit for Beaver Dam Campground/Resort for failure to comply with permit conditions
- Amendments to Section 12 (Subdivision/Platting Provisions), Section 18 (Environmental Performance Standards), Section 19 (Land Use Performance Standards), and Section 23 (Amendments/Rezones) of the Le Sueur County Zoning Ordinance
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners approved a funding resolution for roadway maintenance and construction projects. They also authorized municipal maintenance agreements totaling $189,050.61 and a furniture bid for $169,303.82.
- Approved funding resolution for roadway maintenance and construction projects (5-0)
- Approved municipal maintenance agreements for seven municipalities totaling $189,050.61 (5-0)
- Approved $169,303.82 bid from Alternative Business Furniture, Inc. (5-0)
- Approved animal control agreement with Minnesota Critter Getters at $600 per month (5-0)
- Approved $381,428.30 in county claims (5-0)
- Approved HS claims for Financial ($32,072.19) and Soc Services ($105,550.80) (5-0)
- Approved granting regular status to Human Services Director Jamie Hayes (5-0)
- Approved October 25, 2022 Board Minutes and Electronic Funds Transfer Report (5-0)
Le Sueur-Scott County Joint Ditch Authority
The Joint Drainage Authority approved assessments and liens for Joint Ditch 4 and Joint Ditch 1 to cover drainage system costs. Both assessments are scheduled for collection over 10 years at a 4.0% interest rate.
- Approved $329,713.33 assessment for Le Sueur/Scott Joint Ditch 4 (5-0)
- Approved $255,483.97 assessment for Scott/Le Sueur Joint Ditch 1 (5-0)
Le Sueur-Waseca Community Health Board
The Board approved the meeting agenda and July 2022 minutes. It awarded an infrastructure grant bid to Lime Valley of Mankato and established five meeting dates for 2023.
- Approved meeting agenda
- Approved July 5, 2022 minutes
- Awarded infrastructure grant bid to Lime Valley, Mankato
- Approved 2023 meeting dates: Feb 7, April 4, June 6 (optional), Aug 1, and Nov 7
Board of Commissioners
The Board granted a Conditional Use Permit for a natural gas compressor station in Sharon Township. Other actions included approving a Government Center schematic design contract and a culvert repair bid. The Board also adopted a resolution supporting Operation Green Light for Veterans.
- Granted Conditional Use Permit for Northern Natural Gas compressor station (4-0)
- Approved Government Center schematic design proposal from Widseth for $47,229.00
- Approved CD23 Culvert Repair Bid for Selly Excavating at $30,204.00
- Approved TZD Coordinator Contract with Anna Holicky
- Approved Operation Green Light for Veterans Resolution
- Approved $11,150.00 proposal with South Central Service Cooperative for HR Director search
- Approved Personnel Board of Appeals Policy and three member appointments
- Tabled Julie Factor's personal leave request and Le Sueur–Scott Counties JD1 Repair Bids
Planning and Zoning Comission
The Planning Commission will consider a conditional use permit for Northern Natural Gas to build a compressor station in an Agriculture district in Sharon Township, and will discuss amendments to four sections of the county zoning ordinance.
- Conditional Use Permit for Northern Natural Gas to construct a compressor station for natural gas export in Agriculture, Mineral Resources, and Airport Overlay districts, Section 6, Sharon Township
- Zoning ordinance amendments to Section 12 (Subdivision/Platting), Section 18 (Environmental Performance Standards), Section 19 (Land Use Performance Standards), and Section 23 (Amendments/Rezones)
Le Sueur-Rice County Joint Ditch Authority
The Le Sueur-Rice County Joint Ditch Authority is meeting to review ditch assessments and discuss a reroute for JD 38. The body will examine expenses and plans related to several joint drainage projects.
- Ditch assessments for JD 5
- Ditch assessments for JD 18
- Ditch assessments and cost estimate for JD 38
- Ditch assessments for JD 63
- Discussion on JD 38 Re-Route with Bailey Griffin (ISG)
Planning and Zoning Comission
The Planning and Zoning Commission is reviewing two applications for Interim Use Permits involving shoreland disturbance. Both requests seek permission for grading, excavating, and filling to stabilize or repair lakeside structures.
- Interim Use Permit request for 20 cubic yards of material for boathouse and wall stabilization at Cape Horn, Lot 23, Lake Jefferson
- Interim Use Permit request for up to 350 cubic yards of disturbance for retaining wall and boathouse repair at Connor’s Point Subdivision, Lot 4, Lake Washington
Planning and Zoning Comission
The Planning and Zoning Commission is considering a conditional use permit for a large solar energy system in Waterville Township. The commission will also review proposed amendments to several sections of the Le Sueur County Zoning Ordinance.
- Conditional Use Permit for a 560 KW Large Solar Energy System in Waterville Township
- Proposed amendments to various zoning sections including Agriculture, Business, and Industry districts
Planning and Zoning Comission
The Planning and Zoning Commission will review several requests for conditional use permits involving grading, excavating, and filling. These applications include projects related to residential lots in Washington and Kasota Townships, as well as a parking area for a trucking business in Lanesburgh Township.
- Conditional Use Permit: 60 cubic yards of grading/filling at Biehn’s Southview, Lot 9, Block 1, Section 4, Washington Township
- Conditional Use Permit: Grading/excavating for a new septic system at Arrowood Subdivision, Lot 24, Block 2, Section 8, Kasota Township
- Conditional Use Permit: 1665 cubic yards of grading/filling for a trucking business parking area in Lanesburgh Township
Planning and Zoning Comission
The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider a conditional use permit for grading and septic removal at Lake Jefferson. The commission will also review the possible revocation of an existing permit for Beaver Dam Campground/Resort due to non-compliance with requirements.
- Conditional Use Permit request by Steve Boehm for grading, excavating, and filling in the bluff impact zone at Edgewater Terrace, Lots 29 & 30, Cleveland Township
- Review and possible revocation of a Conditional Use Permit for Beaver Dam Campground/Resort in Elysian Township and Cordova Township
Planning and Zoning Comission
The Planning and Zoning Commission is considering a Conditional Use Permit for the Le Sueur County Parks Department. The request involves land alterations and shoreline construction at Lake Washington in Kasota Township.
- Conditional Use Permit for grading, excavating, and filling 1,211 cubic yards of material for two stormwater filtration basins
- Proposed construction of an 8 x 10 beach sand blanket and boulder retaining wall in the shore impact zone at Lake Washington
Planning and Zoning Comission
The Planning and Zoning Commission will review two conditional use permit applications and proposed ordinance revisions. These include a request for a fall festival in South Kasota Township and an increase in animal units for a feedlot in Lanesburgh Township.
- Conditional Use Permit for a 'Fall Festival' in South Kasota Township
- Conditional Use Permit to increase animal units from 518 to 798 in Lanesburgh Township
- Proposed ordinance amendments for Sections 4, 21, 26, and Zoning District Uses
Planning and Zoning Comission
The Planning and Zoning Commission will review a request from Impact Power Solutions for a time extension on a conditional use permit. This permit concerns a 1 MW Solar Energy System in Kasota Township.
- Request for extension to Conditional Use Permit #2021104 for a 1 MW Solar Energy System in an Agriculture “A” District (NW 1/4 SE 1/4, Section 24, Kasota Township)
Planning and Zoning Comission
The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider amendments to the county's subdivision and zoning ordinances. The body will also review a request for a conditional use permit for a 6-lot residential development.
- Conditional Use Permit request for Lakeview Estates (6 lots) in Cleveland Township
- Zoning Ordinance amendments to Section 4 (Definitions) and Section 17 (Subsurface Sewage Treatment Systems)
- Subdivision Ordinance amendments regarding the process of platting and dividing land
Planning and Zoning Comission
The Planning and Zoning Commission will review a request to amend the county zoning ordinance. The proposal seeks to allow short-term private lodging rentals as a conditional use within the Agriculture District.
- Proposed amendment to Zoning Ordinance Section 8 (Agriculture District) to add Short Term Private Lodging Rental as a Conditional Use
- Proposed addition of a definition to Section 4
- Proposed addition of performance standards to Section 19