Le Sueur County public meetings in 2025
38 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Commissioners
The Le Sueur County Board will review and approve its consent agenda, which includes the December 16 board minutes, grant and security agreements for the ReConnect and broadband programs, and a payment of $69,287.30 to Selly Excavating. Commissioners will discuss service contracts for law enforcement with the cities of Kasota, Elysian and Kilkenny, as well as an EMPG grant agreement. Additional agenda items cover the Cannon River Fish Passage Project at Gorman Lake Dam, a cooperative agreement for the Bradshaw Woods Project, and a caretaker contract for Lake Washington Campground.
- Law Enforcement Service Contracts for Kasota, Elysian, and Kilkenny
- EMPG Grant Agreement
- Cannon River Fish Passage Project at Gorman Lake Dam
- Bradshaw Woods Project cooperative agreement with Great River Greening
- Lake Washington Campground caretaker contract
The Le Sueur County Board approved the 2025 Highway Department budget amendments, paid the City of New Prague invoice for Alton Avenue improvements, and entered law‑enforcement service agreements with the cities of Kasota, Elysian and Kilkenny. It also approved a $19,075 emergency‑management grant, several professional service agreements (including broadband consulting and West Jefferson Sewer District management), and related contracts, all by unanimous vote.
- Approved payment of City of New Prague invoice for Alton Avenue Improvements (unanimous)
- Approved Proposed 2025 Highway Department Budget Amendments (unanimous)
- Approved law‑enforcement services agreement with City of Kasota (71 hrs/month, rates $45‑$60) (unanimous)
- Approved law‑enforcement services agreement with City of Elysian (30 hrs/month, rates $45‑$60) (unanimous)
- Approved law‑enforcement services agreement with City of Kilkenny (10 hrs/month, rates $45‑$60) (unanimous)
- Approved 2024 Emergency Management Performance Grant with MN Dept. of Public Safety for $19,075 (unanimous)
- Approved Broadband Consulting Service Agreement with Barbara Droher Kline, up to $10,000 (unanimous)
- Approved Professional Service Agreement with Trident Water Systems for West Jefferson Sewer District management (unanimous)
Board of Commissioners
The Le Sueur County Board of Commissioners will hold a final public hearing on December 18, 2025 to consider redetermination recommendations, including outlet charges, for County Ditches 9, 15, 36, 51, 51 Lateral 1 Spur 2, 59 and 68. After public comment, the board will deliberate and take action on each ditch. A consolidation hearing will also be held for CD 51 together with its Lateral 1 Spur 2. No other agenda items are listed.
- Final hearing and board action on County Ditch 9
- Final hearing and board action on County Ditch 15
- Final hearing and board action on County Ditch 36
- Final hearing, board action and consolidation hearing for County Ditch 51 and its Lateral 1 Spur 2
- Final hearing and board action on County Ditch 59 and County Ditch 68
Board of Commissioners
The Le Sueur County Board of Commissioners will review proposed changes to 2026 user fees and a USDA Broadband Project representative. The meeting includes various contract approvals for human services and public safety software.
- Proposed 2026 User Fees Changes
- Pay Request #3 for Brunz Construction (CD 23 ASI Project) for $15,621.53
- Minnesota Department of Human Services County Grant Contract for $16,310
- Software License and Hosting Agreement with Chenosa Systems Corporation for Sheriff's Office
- 2026 Ditch Specialist Budget and SWCD Drainage Contract
Board of Commissioners
The Le Sueur County Board will review and approve a consent agenda that includes the November 25, 2025 board minutes, county claims, and human services claims. A public open forum will hear a request to use Ney Park for a snowmobile trail. The board will hold a user‑fees public hearing to approve the 2026 user fees, followed by a budget‑levy hearing to present the 2026 budget and vote on the levy and overall budget.
- Consent agenda: November 25, 2025 board minutes, county claims, human services claims
- Public open forum: request to use Ney Park for a snowmobile trail
- User‑fees public hearing: approve 2026 user fees
- Budget‑levy public hearing: present 2026 budget
- Approve 2026 levy and overall 2026 budget
The commissioners unanimously approved the meeting agenda and consent items. They authorized the Snowmobile Trails Association to use Ney Environmental Center Road for 2026. The board adopted the 2026 final levy, a 4.4% increase to $30,337,063, and approved the accompanying 2026 budgets. User‑fee changes were tabled until December 16, 2025.
- Approved agenda (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda items (unanimous)
- Authorized Snowmobile Trails Association to use Ney Environmental Center Road for 2026 (unanimous)
- Opened and then closed public hearing on 2026 user‑fee changes (unanimous)
- Tabled 2026 user‑fee changes until Dec 16 2025 (unanimous)
- Adopted 2026 final levy: 4.4% increase to $30,337,063.00 (unanimous)
- Adopted 2026 budgets and expenditures (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting until Dec 16 2025 at 9:00 a.m. (unanimous)
Board of Commissioners
The Le Sueur County Board of Commissioners will discuss public health opioid applications and USDA approvals for a broadband project. The meeting also includes personnel policy updates and a software renewal for Microsoft.
- Opioid applications for Human Services, Public Health, Mankato Chemical Health, SCCBI, and United Way
- USDA document approval for Broadband Project
- Microsoft 2026 Software Renewal
- December 2025 personnel policy updates
- Work session regarding county owned parcels
The Le Sueur County Board unanimously approved a grant of up to $1 million from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Utilities Service. It also authorized funding and contracts for several road projects, a Microsoft software renewal, and multiple opioid‑treatment applications. All motions were carried unanimously.
- Approved up to $1 million USDA Rural Utilities Service grant (unanimous)
- Approved pursuit of 2025 Local Road Improvement Program funding for CSAH 15 reconstruction (unanimous)
- Approved MNDOT Contract No. 1061323 for roundabout detour at Trunk Highways 13 & 99, $46,038.95 reimbursement (unanimous)
- Approved Design Services Agreement with Bolton & Menk, not‑to‑exceed $290,350 for CSAH 46 & 47 project (unanimous)
- Approved Microsoft 2026 Software Renewal with SHI, $70,802.32 (unanimous)
- Approved LSC Opioid Application for Human Services, $44,774.00 (unanimous)
- Approved LSC Opioid Application for Greater Mankato Area United Way, $25,000.00 (unanimous)
- Approved Secretary’s Certificate Resolution (unanimous)
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will discuss the final budget and the USDA Broadband Project. The meeting includes reviews of guardianship and human services contracts and updates on water resource grants.
- Review of the Final Budget
- USDA Broadband Project update
- Guardianship contracts for Alternative Resolutions, Wings, and Southern Minnesota Guardianship Services
- MVAC Contract for MFIP/DWP Services
- FY '26-27 Natural Resources Block Grants agreement with the Board of Water and Soil Resources
The Le Sueur County Board unanimously approved the agenda and consent agenda. It also approved a USDA million‑dollar broadband grant deposit account, a CPA services agreement, the $1,000,000 ReCONNECT broadband grant, a $130,932 state water‑soil resources block grant, a revised low‑income subsurface sewage treatment grant policy, and a $118,000 payment for an elevator modernization project. All motions were carried unanimously.
- Approved agenda (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
- Approved USDA Million Dollar Broadband Grant deposit account with First National Bank of Le Center (unanimous)
- Approved CPA firm agreement for USDA broadband grant compliance (unanimous)
- Approved ReCONNECT Program Grant and Security Agreement for $1,000,000 broadband grant (unanimous)
- Approved FY 2026‑2027 State Water and Soil Resources Natural Resources Block Grant for $130,932 (unanimous)
- Approved revised Le Sueur County Subsurface Sewage Treatment System Low‑Income Grant Policy 2026 (unanimous)
- Approved $118,000 payment for Hillside Court Apartments elevator modernization (unanimous)
Board of Adjustments
The Board of Adjustment will consider several variance requests regarding zoning ordinances. These include extensions for solar energy system setbacks and requests for residential and agricultural setback reductions.
- Three variance extensions for Large Solar Energy System setbacks from Scenic Byway Right-Of-Way in Kasota Township
- Variance request for animal feedlot and dwelling setbacks in Ottawa Township (David M Jones)
- Variance request for dwelling, lot area, and feedlot setbacks in Ottawa Township (Josh & Melissa Edmondson)
- Variance request for a 40' x 50' shed setback and septic system in Elysian Township (Kurt & Val Lukes)
- Variance requests for single-family dwelling and pool setbacks in Elysian Township (Schuchard and Moore)
Board of Commissioners
The commissioners discussed a repair/improvement request for a culvert on County Ditch 34 but did not take any action on it. Chairman Dave Preisler denied Ms. Salwei's request to allocate additional speaking time for the Erkels. No votes or other decisions were recorded.
- Denied request for additional public comment time (no vote recorded)
Board of Commissioners
The Board will review and approve the 2025‑2026 liquor license renewals for on‑sale and Sunday sales in Kasota Township and Elysian Township, pending planning and zoning approval. Commissioners will consider a resolution to update the county’s Local Option Sales Tax project list. A $265,000 buckthorn removal and control project for Bradshaw Woods will be presented by Great River Greening. A public hearing will address proposed ordinance revisions.
- 2025‑2026 liquor license renewal for MN Wing King/Food and Fun (Kasota Township) and Beaver Dam (Elysian Township) – pending planning & zoning approval
- Resolution to update Le Sueur County Local Option Sales Tax project list
- Buckthorn removal and control from Bradshaw Woods – $265,000 funded through Great River Greening
- Public hearing on ordinance revisions
- Work session on 2026 opioid funding applications
The commissioners approved a resolution that continues the countywide 0.5 % transportation sales tax and updates the list of projects funded by it. They also granted an interim use permit for grading and pier installation at Lake Jefferson, approved a leave of absence for Employee #1785, and adopted revisions to an ordinance effective Dec 1, 2025. The consent agenda and the meeting agenda were approved unanimously, and the board adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
- Approved agenda for the business of the day (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda items (unanimous)
- Granted Interim Use Permit to Goodrich Construction (5‑0 roll call)
- Approved Resolution updating Transportation Local Option Sales Tax projects list (unanimous)
- Approved leave of absence for Employee #1785, Nov 7‑30, 2025 (unanimous)
- Opened public hearing on ordinance revisions (unanimous)
- Adopted proposed ordinance revisions effective Dec 1, 2025 (unanimous)
- Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)
Board of Commissioners
The Le Sueur County Board will consider renewal applications for Sunday liquor licenses at Le Sueur Country Club and Lakeside at Shoreland, and a wine with strong beer license for Caribou Gun Club. The board will award a bid for underground fiber optic installation in rural Montgomery and Kilkenny Townships and will approve opening a Deposit Control Agreement account with First National Bank of Le Center for federal broadband funds. A public hearing will be held on updating the Transportation Local Option Sales Tax projects list, and a work session will discuss the planned 2027 reconstruction of County State‑Aid Highway 15.
- Renewal of On‑Sale Sunday liquor licenses for Le Sueur Country Club (Sharon Township) and Lakeside at Shoreland (Kasota Township)
- Renewal of Wine with Strong Beer license for Caribou Gun Club (Sharon Township)
- Bid award for underground fiber optic installation in Montgomery and Kilkenny Townships
- Request to open a Deposit Control Agreement account with First National Bank of Le Center for broadband funds
- Public hearing on proposed update to the Transportation Local Option Sales Tax Projects List
The commissioners approved the meeting agenda and consent items, including 2026 health‑insurance contributions for single and family plans. They awarded the $559,090.51 underground broadband contract to Tjader & Highstrom Utility Services and opened a new bank account for the federal broadband funds. The board also approved easement payments, a tandem plow‑truck purchase, and held a public hearing on the transportation sales‑tax projects list.
- Approved agenda (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
- Approved 2026 single and family health‑insurance employer contributions (unanimous)
- Awarded $559,090.51 broadband underground contract to Tjader & Highstrom Utility Svcs (unanimous)
- Approved opening new bank account with First National Bank for broadband funds (unanimous)
- Approved $2,000 payment for temporary easement and tree removal on Parcel A (unanimous)
- Approved $2,000 payment for temporary easement and tree removal on Parcel B (unanimous)
- Approved purchase of tandem plow‑truck package for $361,198.88 (unanimous)
Board of Commissioners
The Le Sueur County Board of Commissioners will approve the 2025‑2026 liquor license renewals for six businesses across several townships. The agenda also includes a permit application for the Giant Days Celebration at Caribou Gun Club, recommendations to grant regular status to two full‑time Social Services Supervisors, and reviews of county and human services claims. An electronic funds transfer report will be presented, and a public open forum will allow residents brief comments.
- Liquor license renewal for Boondocks (Cleveland Township) – off‑sale license
- Liquor license renewal for Little Dandy (Lexington Township) – on‑sale and Sunday license
- LG220 Exempt Permit application for Giant Days Celebration, Bingo & Raffle on 12/6/2025 at Caribou Gun Club, 30649 380th St, Le Sueur MN 56058
- Recommendation to grant regular status to Roxanne Braun‑Billings, full‑time Social Services Supervisor, effective Oct 20 2025
- Recommendation to grant regular status to Audrey Krenik, full‑time Social Services Supervisor, effective Oct 20 2025
The Le Sueur County Board approved the meeting agenda and the full consent agenda, which included routine items such as minutes, claims, and liquor license renewals. The Board also approved the Operation Green Light for Veterans 2025 proclamation, a new Medical Examiner contract with Dr. Kelly Mills, and a restructuring of the Highway Department organizational chart. Additional approvals were made for extending the Inspire Services contract, a new ACS Support Services Agreement with TriMin Systems, and the meeting was adjourned to October 28, 2025.
- Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda items (unanimous)
- Approved Operation Green Light for Veterans 2025 proclamation (unanimous)
- Approved Medical Examiner contract with Dr. Kelly Mills through 12/31/2029 (unanimous)
- Approved restructured Highway Department org chart reducing 5 workers and adding 5 Motor Grader positions (unanimous)
- Approved second amendment to Inspire Services contract extending to 6/30/2026 (unanimous)
- Approved ACS Support Services Agreement with TriMin Systems at $1,800 annually (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting until October 28, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. (unanimous)
Planning and Zoning Comission
The Le Sueur County Planning and Zoning Commission will approve the agenda and the draft minutes from the September 18, 2025 meeting. It will hear a request from Goodrich Construction for an Interim Use Permit to grade, excavate and fill one cubic yard on Lots 2 and 3 of Biehn's Subdivision, Washington Township, for helical pier installation in a Recreational Residential Shoreland District at Lake Jefferson. The commission will also consider two zoning ordinance amendments: one adding cannabis‑related business definitions and permitted districts, and another changing setback rules for grain bins and related structures.
- Approve the October 16, 2025 agenda and the September 18, 2025 draft minutes
- Interim Use Permit request for grading 1 cubic yard on Lots 2 & 3, Biehn's Subdivision, Washington Township, to install helical piers in the RR Shoreland District of Lake Jefferson
- Zoning ordinance amendment to adopt standards and definitions for cannabis‑related businesses and specify allowable zoning districts (affects Sections 4, 7, 8, 10, 11, 13.2, 13.4)
- Zoning ordinance amendment to exempt grain bins, grain legs, and grain‑handling components from internal setback requirements (affects Sections 7, 8, 10, 11, 13.2, 13.3, 13.4)
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review the 2024 audit and a post-election review. They are considering a Joint Powers Agreement with the State of Minnesota for LSC Ditch 58 and various gambling permits.
- Joint Powers Agreement between State of Minnesota and Le Sueur County for LSC Ditch 58
- 2024 Audit presentation by Baker Tilly
- LG220 Exempt Permit for Le Sueur County Fair Foundation raffle at 1070 E Derrynane St
- LG214 and LG215 permits for Ducks Unlimited Frozen North Chapter 271 at 16945 320th St
- Recommendation to grant regular status to Deputy Sheriff Bryce Hermel
The Le Sueur County Board approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda, which included routine minutes, claims, permits and a regular status appointment. The Board also approved a wage adjustment for Chief Deputy Auditor‑Treasurer Brad Collins, the 2024 audit summary, and a proclamation for National 4‑H Week. Finally, the Board authorized proceeding with an order, appointing an ISG to review engineering and setting a public hearing for the CD58 Lake Henry Outlet Control Structure.
- Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda items including September 23 Board Minutes, County Claims, Human Services Claims, LG220 raffle permit, regular status for Deputy Sheriff Bryce Hermel, LG214 premises permit and LG215 gambling lease (unanimous)
- Approved wage adjustment for Brad Collins, Chief Deputy Auditor‑Treasurer, to $48.13 per hour effective Oct 6 2025 (unanimous)
- Approved 2024 Audit Summary (unanimous)
- Approved National 4‑H Week Proclamation (Oct 5‑11 2025) (unanimous)
- Approved order to initiate proceedings, appoint ISG to review engineering, and set public hearing date for CD58 Lake Henry Outlet Control Structure (unanimous)
Le Sueur-Waseca Community Health Board
The board will meet on Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at 1:30 p.m. in the Waterville Senior Center. No specific agenda items are listed in the provided document.
Board of Adjustments
The Le Sueur County Board of Adjustment will consider three applications for variances from the county zoning ordinance. Each applicant seeks reduced setbacks to accommodate a subsurface sewage system, a pergola and porch, or an in‑ground pool. The board will discuss the proposals and make motions after public comment. No decisions are recorded in the agenda.
- Bintz: Reduce ROW setback from 10 ft to 3 ft and side‑yard setback from 10 ft to 4 ft for a subsurface sewage treatment system on Lot 8 & part of Lot 9, Elwood's Subdivision, Lexington Township.
- Dauk: Reduce ROW setback on Cape Horn Road from 65 ft to 52 ft, bluff setback from 30 ft to 22 ft, and enlarge a nonconforming structure for a 15 × 15 ft porch on Lot 6, Block 2, Jefferson Shores Subdivision, Cleveland Township.
- Stangler: Reduce OHWL setback from 250 ft to 196 ft for a 20 × 40 ft in‑ground pool in the Special Protection Shoreland District of Lake Pepin, Government Lot 3, Lanesburgh Township.
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review the proposed 2026 budget and levy. Other agenda items include a telecommute work policy and an easement agreement. The final 2026 budget and levy adoption is scheduled for December 2, 2025.
- 2026 Proposed Budget and Levy discussion
- Easement between the County and Hunts Place, LLC
- Telecommute work policy (January 2026)
- Regular status recommendation for Trevor Rudenick, Water Resource Planner
- TZD JOYRIDE Sponsors
The Le Sueur County Board approved the meeting agenda and consent agenda, then adopted a Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Cleveland for improvements to County State‑Aid Highways 46 and 47. It also approved the MNDOT contract for a new County Road Safety Plan, sunset the current Short‑Term Disability plan, and adopted a revised telecommute policy effective Jan. 1 2026. The Board granted an Interim Use Permit (3‑1 vote) and a Conditional Use Permit (4‑1 vote) for shoreline projects, and unanimously adopted the 2026 preliminary levy of $30,627,309, a 5.4% increase.
- Approved agenda (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
- Approved MOU with City of Cleveland for CSAH 46/47 improvements (unanimous)
- Approved MNDOT Contract No. 1059833 for County Road Safety Plan (unanimous)
- Approved sunset of Short‑Term Disability plan (unanimous)
- Approved revised Le Sueur County Telecommute Policy (unanimous)
- Granted Interim Use Permit for Lake Washington property (3‑1, Preisler opposed)
- Adopted 2026 Preliminary Levy of $30,627,309 (5.4% increase) (unanimous)
Planning and Zoning Comission
The Le Sueur County Planning and Zoning Commission will review two permit applications. The first is an Interim Use Permit requested by Cory Atherton and owner Allan Schenk to grade, excavate, fill about 30 cubic yards and replace retaining walls on Lot 24 of Schmitts Plat No. 1 in Kasota Township’s Lake Washington shoreline district. The second is a Conditional Use Permit requested by William and Kimberly VanRyswyk to allow floodproofing‑alternative elevation methods in the Flood Fringe overlay and Recreational Residential district on Government Lot 4 in Waterville Township’s Lake Tetonka shoreline. The commission will hold a public hearing on each item before making a decision.
- Interim Use Permit for grading, excavating, filling ~30 cubic yards and replacing retaining walls on Lot 24, Schmitts Plat No. 1, Section 18, Kasota Township (Lake Washington shoreline)
- Conditional Use Permit for floodproofing‑alternative elevation methods in Flood Fringe "FF" overlay and Recreational Residential "RR" district on Government Lot 4, Section 20, Waterville Township (Lake Tetonka shoreline)
Parks Board
The Le Sueur County Parks Board will review proposed 2026 user fees, a budget for the Parks and Ag Inspector, and a caretaker contract for Lake Washington Campground. The meeting also includes a public hearing on changes to Clear Lake Campground and a discussion on the Lake Jefferson Fishing Pier.
- Approve May 20, 2025 Minutes
- Review 2026 Parks/Ag Inspector Budget
- Review 2026 Parks User Fees
- Clear Lake Campground Proposed Changes
- Lake Jefferson Fishing Pier project
The Parks Board approved the minutes from the May 20, 2025 meeting. It approved a $265,000 grant to remove buckthorn at Bradshaw Woods. The board also decided to add posted tags to identify the four primitive sites at Clear Lake Camping. The meeting was then adjourned.
- Approved May 20, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
- Approved $265,000 grant for buckthorn removal at Bradshaw Woods
- Decided to add posted tags to highlight the four primitive sites at Clear Lake Camping
- Adjourned meeting (motion carried)
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will conduct a public hearing regarding a cannabis ordinance and hold a final work session on the preliminary levy. The meeting includes reviews of opioid grant applications and a proposal for ten Canon copiers.
- Public hearing on Cannabis Ordinance
- Review and approval of Opioid grant applications
- Proposal for (10) Canon copiers
- LG220 Exempt Permit application for Ladies of Ducks Unlimited Girls with Guns Chapter 329
- Recording of a deed for property conveyed to the City of Waterville for a garage and fire station
The Board unanimously adopted the amended Ordinance Regulating Cannabis Businesses & Land Use, effective October 1, 2025. They also approved an amendment to Section 3.1 adding a 1,000‑ft setback for places of worship. A copier purchase from Marco for $78,900 plus $4,750 return costs was approved, and the County Opioid Applications were accepted. The meeting was adjourned until September 23, 2025.
- Adopted amended Cannabis Ordinance regulating businesses, effective Oct 1 2025 (unanimous)
- Approved amendment to Section 3.1 adding 1,000‑ft worship place setback (unanimous)
- Approved copier purchase from Marco for $78,900 plus $4,750 return costs (unanimous)
- Approved Le Sueur County Opioid Applications (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda items including payments totaling $271,772.31 (unanimous)
- Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting until Sep 23 2025 at 9:00 a.m. (unanimous)
Board of Commissioners
The board unanimously approved the agenda and the consent agenda, which included board minutes, county and human services claims, a resolution to create a UOCAVA ballot board for the November 4, 2025 election, a recommendation to grant regular status to public health specialist Sara Porter, and vendor payments totaling $621,593.96. By a 5‑0 roll‑call vote, the board granted a re‑plat to create two residential lots in the Da Mar Estates 2nd Addition in Lake Washington’s Recreational Residential Shoreland District. The board also unanimously approved the Le Sueur and Scott Counties Household Hazardous Waste Agreement covering 2026‑2027. The meeting was adjourned until September 16, 2025.
- Approved agenda (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda items including UOCAVA ballot board resolution and vendor payments (unanimous)
- Granted re‑plat for Da Mar Estates 2nd Addition (5‑0 roll‑call)
- Approved Household Hazardous Waste Agreement (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting to Sep 16, 2025 (motion passed)
Board of Commissioners
The commissioners unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda items. They appointed Mark Huntington to the Le Sueur County HRA Board. They approved a final payment of $15,895.09 to Barnett Bros. Inc. for CP2430 (CSAH 30 Reclamation Phase 1, Light‑weight Fill). The board adjourned until September 2, 2025 at 9:00 a.m.
- Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda items (unanimous)
- Appointed Mark Huntington to the Le Sueur County HRA Board (unanimous)
- Approved final payment of $15,895.09 to Barnett Bros. Inc. for CP2430 (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting until September 2, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. (unanimous)
Board of Commissioners
The commissioners unanimously approved the agenda and the consent agenda items. They denied a grievance filed by a Teamsters member. The Drainage Authority resolution to assess $287,413.55 for Ditch 23, with 9‑year installments at 4% interest, was adopted by a 4‑yea, 0‑nay vote (1 absent). The board then adjourned until August 26, 2025.
- Agenda approved unanimously
- Consent agenda approved unanimously
- Teamsters grievance denied unanimously
- Findings & Order adopted unanimously
- Drainage Authority assessment resolution adopted (4 yeas, 0 nays, 1 absent)
- Board adjourned until August 26, 2025 (motion carried)
Board of Commissioners
The Le Sueur County Board approved the agenda and consent agenda, then granted several permits—including a Conditional Use Permit for a cannabis microbusiness, a dog‑kennel training facility, a firearm‑related home occupation, and grading for a wildlife pond project. The Board also approved a $110,000 drug‑treatment court agreement and service contracts for waste recycling and elevator maintenance. A petition for the CD34 Erkel‑Wacker Crossing was tabled.
- Approved agenda (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
- Granted Conditional Use Permit to Emily Probst for cannabis microbusiness (5‑0)
- Granted After‑the‑Fact Conditional Use Permit to Darren & Haley Alick for dog‑kennel training facility (5‑0)
- Granted Interim Use Permit to Kristjan Theus for firearm cleaning business (5‑0)
- Granted Interim Use Permit to Tobin Pope for grading for wildlife pond project (5‑0)
- Approved Drug Treatment Court Cooperative Agreement up to $110,000 (unanimous)
- Approved Non‑Hazardous Waste & Recycling Service Agreement with LJP Waste Solutions (unanimous)
Board of Commissioners
The commissioners unanimously approved the agenda and the consent agenda, which included the July 15 board minutes. They also unanimously approved the MNDOT Agreement No. 1060717, awarding $205,679.40 for replacement of bridge 88016. In addition, the Economic Development/Tax Abatement Incentive Policy effective Jan. 1 2026 was approved, and the board adjourned until Aug. 5 2025.
- Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda, including July 15 minutes (unanimous)
- Approved MNDOT Agreement No. 1060717, $205,679.40 bridge replacement funds (unanimous)
- Approved Economic Development/Tax Abatement Incentive Policy effective Jan 1 2026 (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting until Aug 5 2025 (unanimous)
Board of Commissioners
The Le Sueur County Board approved its agenda and consent agenda items, including financial claims and license applications. It approved the 2024 Highway Department Annual Report and a temporary wage increase for the chief deputy auditor. The Board adopted a resolution to terminate the South Central Regional Immtrack Joint Powers Agreement and approved a reclamation bond recommendation for Vetter Stone. The meeting was adjourned until July 22, 2025.
- Approved agenda for the business of the day (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda items (unanimous)
- Approved 2024 Highway Department Annual Report (unanimous)
- Approved temporary wage increase for Brad Collins to $49.47/hr effective July 13, 2025 (unanimous)
- Approved resolution to terminate the South Central Regional Immtrack Joint Powers Agreement (unanimous)
- Approved Reclamation Bond Recommendation for Vetter Stone at $40,000 per acre (unanimous)
- Approved adjourning the meeting until July 22, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. (unanimous)
Board of Commissioners
The Le Sueur County Board unanimously approved a $6,000 Radiological Emergency Preparedness grant for Emergency Management. It also granted several interim, conditional, and re‑plat permits for mineral extraction, flood‑proofing, elder‑care housing, solar energy, a cannabis microbusiness, and residential lot creation. All votes were 5‑0 in favor.
- Approved $6,000 Radiological Emergency Preparedness grant (5‑0)
- Granted Interim Use Permit to Vetter Stone Company for mineral extraction (5‑0)
- Granted Conditional Use Permit to KA Witt Construction for flood‑proofing (5‑0)
- Granted After‑The‑Fact Interim Use Permit to Steven & Karen Theissen for grading and retaining walls (5‑0)
- Granted Interim Use Permit to Tom & Cindy Chatleain for elder‑care temporary dwelling (5‑0)
- Granted Conditional Use Permit to Novel Energy Solutions for a 1 MW solar system (5‑0)
- Granted Conditional Use Permit to DSFDP Greenhouses LLC for a cannabis microbusiness (5‑0)
- Approved Re‑Plat for Craig & Amy TheunincK to create two residential lots (5‑0)
Board of Commissioners
The Board unanimously approved the Joint Powers Agreement with the State of Minnesota for the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) task force. It also adopted the Drainage Authority assessment order for Ditch 40, assessing $147,540.10 over 7 years at a 4% interest rate (5‑0 vote). The agenda and consent agenda were approved unanimously, and the meeting was adjourned to July 1, 2025.
- Approved agenda (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda items (unanimous)
- Adopted Drainage Authority assessment order for Ditch 40: $147,540.10, 7‑year installments, 4% interest (5 yeas, 0 nays)
- Approved Joint Powers Agreement for Minnesota ICAC Task Force (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution authorizing Sheriff’s Office to enter State joint powers agreements (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting until July 1, 2025 (motion carried)
Board of Commissioners
The commissioners unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda items, which included routine financial and licensing matters. They also approved a $53,162.68 purchase agreement with IT Savvy, the Lower Minnesota River East Watershed Project policy, and a Master Services Agreement with Manpower Group US Inc. Finally, the board adopted a resolution to request $1 million in state bonding for flood mitigation in the Upper Cannon River watershed.
- Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda items (unanimous)
- Approved PC Purchase agreement with IT Savvy for $53,162.68 (unanimous)
- Approved Lower Minnesota River East Watershed Project and Practice Funding Policy (unanimous)
- Approved Manpower Group US Inc. Master Services Agreement (unanimous)
- Approved resolution to request $1 million state bonding for Upper Cannon River flood mitigation (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting until June 24, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. (unanimous)
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Appeal and Equalization elected Dave Preisler as Chairman and Danny O’Keefe as Vice Chairman, each by unanimous vote. The Board also accepted the County Assessor’s recommendations for 2025 parcel assessment changes, again unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 7:43 p.m.
- Elected Dave Preisler as Chairman (unanimous)
- Elected Danny O’Keefe as Vice Chairman (unanimous)
- Accepted County Assessor’s parcel assessment recommendations (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting at 7:43 p.m. (unanimous)
Board of Commissioners
The Le Sueur County Board unanimously adopted assessment orders for Ditch 4, Ditch 17, Ditch 47 and Ditch 64, setting total amounts, installment terms and a 4% interest rate. It also approved a conditional use permit extension for a 3 MW solar project and a permit for a cannabis micro‑business, each by a 4‑to‑0 vote. Additionally, the Board approved the resolution to sponsor the Lower Minnesota River Waste Partnership insurance and voted to sunset the Sentence to Serve program.
- Approved extension of Conditional Use Permit for Enterprise Energy solar project (4‑0)
- Approved Conditional Use Permit for Anthos LLC cannabis micro‑business (4‑0)
- Approved resolution to sponsor Lower Minnesota River Waste Partnership insurance (unanimous)
- Approved sunsetting of the Sentence to Serve (STS) program (unanimous)
- Adopted drainage assessment order for Le Sueur County Ditch 4: $82,320.78, 4‑year installments, 4% interest (unanimous)
- Adopted drainage assessment order for Le Sueur County Ditch 17: $721.26, 1‑year installment, 4% interest (unanimous)
- Adopted drainage assessment order for Le Sueur County Ditch 47: $12,261.80, 3‑year installments, 4% interest (unanimous)
- Adopted drainage assessment order for Le Sueur County Ditch 64: $25,272.28, 3‑year installments, 4% interest (unanimous)
Board of Commissioners
The board unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda, which included the May 20, 2025 board minutes. It also approved a $599,907.49 contract to construct Bridge 40J33 on County State‑Aid Highway 46 in Cleveland, and approved a joint powers agreement for Southeast Minnesota Homeland Security Emergency Management. The board unanimously rejected a $476,966.00 sealed bid for the MN Valley Canning Company well‑sealing project. Finally, the meeting was adjourned until June 3, 2025.
- Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda, including May 20 2025 board minutes (unanimous)
- Approved Contract SAP 040‑646‑005 for Bridge 40J33 on CSAH 46, $599,907.49 (unanimous)
- Approved Joint Powers Agreement for Region One Southeast Minnesota Homeland Security Emergency Management (unanimous)
- Rejected sealed bid for Well No 218261 MN Valley Canning Company well‑sealing project, $476,966.00 (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting until June 3 2025 at 9:00 a.m. (unanimous)
Parks Board
The Parks Board approved the September 17, 2024 meeting minutes. The board elected Mike Schultz as President, Mark Volkenant as Vice President, and Amanda Lansing as Secretary. All elections were approved by motion and carried.
- Approved September 17, 2024 minutes (motion carried)
- Elected Mike Schultz as President (motion carried)
- Elected Mark Volkenant as Vice President (motion carried)
- Elected Amanda Lansing as Secretary (motion carried)
Board of Commissioners
The Le Sueur County Board unanimously approved three Drainage Authority assessment orders for Joint Ditch 1, Joint Ditch 2, and Joint Ditch 15, each with a 4‑yea, 0‑nay vote. It also approved an operating agreement with Bevcomm for fiber service in Montgomery and Kilkenny Townships, a fraud prevention contract, a special use permit for the Le Center Farmers Market, a revised Parks Department organizational chart, and a resolution finding no need for an environmental impact statement for Vetter Stone Company.
- Adopt Drainage Authority assessment order for Le Sueur–Blue Earth Joint Ditch 1 (4-0)
- Adopt Drainage Authority assessment order for Blue Earth–Le Sueur Joint Ditch 2 (4-0)
- Adopt Drainage Authority assessment order for Blue Earth–Le Sueur Joint Ditch 15 (4-0)
- Approve Operating Agreement with Bevcomm for fiber operations (unanimous)
- Approve Fraud Prevention Investigation contract (unanimous)
- Approve Special Use Permit for Le Center Farmers Market (unanimous)
- Approve revised Parks Department Organizational Chart (unanimous)
- Approve resolution finding no need for EIS for Vetter Stone Company (unanimous)
Board of Commissioners
The Board unanimously approved several major contracts, including a $4,431,498.84 agreement with Max Johnson Trucking for multiple SAP projects and a $599,907.49 bridge replacement contract with Landwehr Construction. Conditional Use Permits were granted for Northern Natural Gas and RES Pyro, and the County Engineer was reappointed. The Board also adopted an internship policy and approved the broadband engineering services contract.
- Approved $4,431,498.84 Max Johnson Trucking contract (unanimous)
- Approved $599,907.49 Landwehr Construction bridge contract (unanimous)
- Approved Conditional Use Permit for Northern Natural Gas (5-0)
- Approved Conditional Use Permit for RES Pyro (5-0)
- Amended RES Pyro CPU to remove condition #8 (unanimous)
- Approved Selly Excavating quote $62,951.00 for County Ditch 62 (unanimous)
- Approved Borneke County Ditch mowing and spraying contract $55,491.12 (unanimous)
- Reappointed David Tiegs as County Engineer (unanimous)
Board of Commissioners
The board unanimously approved the agenda and consent items, including a $3,000 well sealing project. It also approved a $6,629,084.53 contract with Kuechle Underground Inc. for the City of Le Sueur 4th Street reconstruction. Additional approvals were $2,200 in Memorial Day funds for veteran posts and a $62,123 family resource network grant. The meeting was adjourned until May 6, 2025.
- Approved agenda (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda items: April 15 minutes, CON letter for Blue Earth County's Ponderosa Landfill, $3,000 well sealing project (unanimous)
- Approved $6,629,084.53 contract for City of Le Sueur 4th Street reconstruction with Kuechle Underground Inc. (unanimous)
- Approved $2,200 Memorial Day funds for American Legion and VFW posts ($200 each) (unanimous)
- Approved $62,123 Family Resource Network grant from Sauer Family Foundation (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting until May 6, 2025 (unanimous)
Board of Commissioners
The board unanimously approved a $4,431,498.84 contract with Max Johnson Trucking to recondition and surface county roads. It also approved a $179,774.40 maintenance striping contract for KAMCO Inc. and adopted a drainage assessment order totaling $392,609.70 with a 4% interest rate over 15 years (5‑0 vote). Additional actions included approving a $207,075 contract with ISG Inc., a $143,243.40 purchase of a mobile command trailer, accepting a $21,426 grant from the MPCA, and denying a $21,337.65 Bobcat trade.
- Adopted Drainage Authority assessment order ($392,609.70) (5-0)
- Awarded $4,431,498.84 road resurfacing contract to Max Johnson Trucking (unanimous)
- Awarded $179,774.40 maintenance striping contract to KAMCO Inc. (unanimous)
- Approved $207,075 contract with ISG Inc. (unanimous)
- Approved purchase of Mobile Command Trailer for $143,243.40 (unanimous)
- Accepted $21,426 grant from MPCA (unanimous)
- Denied Bobcat trade for $21,337.65 (unanimous)
- Approved Proclamation for April Child Abuse Awareness Month (unanimous)
Board of Commissioners
The Le Sueur County Board unanimously denied a repair request petition for a ditch crossing on County Road 34 in Sharon Township. It also approved two 18‑month time extensions for solar energy conditional use permits and an interim use permit for a hardscape project. Additional actions included approving the agenda, consent agenda, and organizational chart changes, with votes ranging from unanimous to 5‑0 and 4‑1.
- Approved agenda for the meeting (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda covering $124,445.52 in payments (unanimous)
- Approved restructured Human Services Department organizational chart (unanimous)
- Approved 18‑month time extension for Conditional Use Permit PCCUP‑000204‑2024 (solar) – 5‑0
- Approved 18‑month time extension for Conditional Use Permit PCCUP‑000203‑2024 (solar) – 5‑0
- Approved after‑the‑fact interim use permit for Traxler Hardscapes – 5‑0
- Denied Floyd Erkel/Dale & Tim Tiede repair request petition on CD34 – unanimous
- Authorized Erkel/Tiede to extend ditch crossing on CD34 with removal to the south – 4‑1
Board of Commissioners
The Le Sueur County Board unanimously approved a $6,629,084.53 contract to reconstruct North Fourth Street and Cathcart Street. It also approved the final $42,816.83 payment for the CSAH 52 Bridge Replacement in Waterville, a joint powers agreement for the 2025 Street & Utility Improvements Project, and a notice for bids to seal Well No. 218261. Additionally, the board approved the sale of tax‑forfeit parcel #05.023.0200 to the Minnesota DNR for $8,360 and adopted a Community Recognition Policy.
- Approved $6,629,084.53 contract for North Fourth St & Cathcart St reconstruction (unanimous)
- Approved final payment of $42,816.83 to Landwehr Construction for CSAH 52 Bridge Replacement (unanimous)
- Approved Joint Powers Agreement for 2025 Street & Utility Improvements Project (unanimous)
- Approved Notice for Bids for Well Sealing (Well No. 218261) with deadline April 16, 2025 (unanimous)
- Approved sale of tax‑forfeit Parcel #05.023.0200 to MN DNR for $8,360 (unanimous)
- Adopted Community Recognition Policy (unanimous)
- Approved agenda for the meeting (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda items including liquor licenses and staff appointments (unanimous)