Meeker County public meetings in 2021
30 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Soil & Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors
The Soil & Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors will meet to discuss financial reports and personnel matters. The board is reviewing a cost share for John Barka and conducting annual wage reviews.
- 2019 Local Capacity Grant Final Financial report
- Cost share for John Barka FY21-05
- Annual Wage Reviews
- Additional Pay Period for December 19-31, 2021
- Aquatic Invasive Species Position
Soil & Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors
The Soil & Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors will meet to discuss administrative reports and personnel matters. The board is scheduled to review the 2020 audit and specific cost share requests. Public entry to the building requires an appointment due to Covid restrictions.
- 2020 Audit
- Cost share requests for Mike Miller LC21-01, Rodney Brekke NF-FY-20-6, Tim Rice, and Jon Barka
- Aquatic Invasive Species Position
- Health Insurance
- Performance Reviews
Soil & Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will review field office reports, COVID-19 preparedness plan modifications, and various financial items. The meeting includes a resolution to adopt the Sauk River Comprehensive Watershed Management Plan and several cost share items.
- Resolution to Adopt and Implement the Sauk River Comprehensive Watershed Management Plan
- FY22 Buffer Implementation Supplemental Grant approval
- Cost Share: Schiefelbein Farms FY21-01
- Cost Share: Jerrod Nohner FY21-03
- Cost Share: Loren Roberg NF-FY20-08
Soil & Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will review reports regarding the Farm Bill, county budgets, and training requests. The meeting includes discussions on COVID-19 preparedness plan modifications and grant approvals for FY22 and FY23 state cost share and conservation delivery.
- FY22 & FY23 State Cost Share and Conservation Delivery Grants approval
- Cost Share: Barka- LC19-05
- COVID-19 Preparedness Plan Modifications
Soil & Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors
The Soil & Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors will meet to review reports and training requests. The board is scheduled to discuss modifications to the COVID-19 Preparedness Plan and a subcontract agreement with Wright for the North Fork Crow River WBIF.
- COVID-19 Preparedness Plan Modifications
- North Fork Crow River WBIF Subcontract Agreement with Wright
- CAWT Training and Manure Day (August 10)
- Manure Compost Training (August 11)
- BWSR Academy (October 26-28)
Dassel Township Board
The board approved $46,101.41 in bills and discussed road maintenance, including culvert and approach approvals. Members reviewed two chip seal quotes but deferred a final decision to further evaluate the companies.
- Approved bills totaling $46,101.41, including $29,000 to Perennial Bank and $11,460 to Michael Murphy Construction
- Reviewed chip seal quotes from Allied Blacktop Company ($124,992.65) and Asphalt Surface Technologies ($149,295.40)
- Approved a property approach for Zachery Anderson on 692nd
- Approved lowering a culvert by 6 inches pending agreement from Soil & Water
- Discussed removal of boulders blocking snow removal on the west end of 280th
Soil & Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors
The Soil & Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors will meet to discuss operational agreements and personnel policies. The board is reviewing several partnership agreements and cost share requests for specific individuals.
- Hedtke Land Lease
- JD 17 Operation & Maintenance Agreement
- Pheasants Forever Partnership Agreement and Annual Contribution
- DNR Well Observation Agreement
- Cost share requests for Fred Behnke, Jared Johnson, and Robert Kipf
Soil & Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors
The Soil & Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors will meet to discuss operational agreements and personnel policies. The board is reviewing several partnership agreements and specific cost share requests for local residents.
- Hedtke Land Lease
- Pheasants Forever Partnership Agreement and Annual Contribution
- DNR Well Observation Agreement
- Cost share requests for Fred Behnke, Jared Johnson, and Robert Kipf
- COVID-19 Preparedness Plan Modifications
Dassel Township Board
The board approved $20,685.71 in bills and awarded a chip seal project to Allied Blacktop Company. Members discussed road maintenance, dust guarding, and a rejected state offer for railroad crossing safety updates.
- Awarded chip seal project to Allied Blacktop Company for $124,992.65
- Approved bills totaling $20,685.71, including payments to Michael Murphy Construction
- Decided not to participate in state-funded railroad crossing safety updates
- Final sign-off on rezone and replat for property on 273rd
- Review of City of Dassel annexation ordinance
Soil & Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will meet to review financial reports and administrative updates. Discussion items include county funding, bank authority, and COVID-19 preparedness plan modifications.
- Updated County Funding P & L report
- Conversion of CD # 29594
- Additional Bank Signing/Access Authority
- QuickBooks Authorization
- COVID-19 Preparedness Plan Modifications
Dassel Township Board
The board approved a bid from Central MN Dust Guarding for property owners and authorized township-wide dust guarding on specific roads. Supervisors discussed upcoming road patching, culvert replacements, and potential railroad crossing safety updates.
- Approved Central MN Dust Guarding bid of $0.60/gal
- Authorized Township dust guarding for intersections, 250th, and 743rd
- Decided to delay the 735th/County Ditch 8 culvert replacement until 2022
- Approved monthly bills totaling $8,370.98 (excluding one pending invoice)
- Noted available state funds for a railroad crossing safety update due June 30, 2021
Soil & Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors
The Soil & Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors will meet to review financial reports and the 2022 County Allocation/Budget. The board will also consider cost share requests for buffers and specific projects for Brekke, Burkstrand, and Roberg.
- 2022 County Allocation/Budget
- Internal Financial Controls Policy
- Civil Rights Memo of Understanding
- Cost share requests for Brekke (1W1P20-01), Burkstrand (1W1P20-02), and Roberg (1W1P20-03)
- COVID-19 Preparedness Plan Modifications
Dassel Township Board
The board approved chip sealing for 1.8 miles of road and appointed Kevin Rossow as chairman for 2021. Discussion included a proposed City of Dassel land annexation ordinance and the decision to end shared maintenance on certain roads with Collinwood Township.
- Approved chip sealing for 1.8 miles of 250th and 692
- Appointed Kevin Rossow as chairman for 2021
- Decided to end shared maintenance on 725th and 713th with Collinwood Township
- Approved replacing the culvert on 735th Avenue & County Ditch 8
- Extended contract for Township Assessor Brice Nelson for one year
Dassel Township Board
The Dassel Township Board is notifying the public that its regular monthly meeting date has changed. Starting April 12, 2021, meetings will occur on the second Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m.
- Meeting date changed to the second Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m.
Dassel Township Board
The Local Board of Appeal and Equalization will meet to determine if taxable property has been properly valued and classified by the assessor. The board may make corrections to assessments for residents who disagree with their valuation.
- Review of property valuations and classifications
- Public appeals process for 2021 property taxes
Dassel Township Board
The Board of Appeals and Equalization increased township property values from 77% to 83% to align with Minnesota Department of Revenue standards. The board also reviewed several individual property value appeals.
- Increased township property values from 77% to 83%
- Approved $85,400 annual value increase for Chad Miller (07-0907000)
- Accepted recommendation to reduce Tormanen (07-0186000) value to $13,600
- Accepted recommendation to reduce Milo Carlson (07-002800) value by $6,500
- Denied change for Darwin S (07-0003000)
Soil & Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will review the 2022 County Allocation/Budget and discuss COVID-19 preparedness plan modifications. The meeting includes reports on field office activities, farm bills, and various training updates.
- 2022 County Allocation/Budget report
- Financial and Administrative Coordinator Position discussion
- COVID-19 Preparedness Plan Modifications
- Johnson/Swenson Cover Crop Seed cost share
- John Froning (FY19-03) cost share
Soil & Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors
The Soil & Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors is holding a special meeting. The purpose of the meeting is to hire a Financial and Administrative Coordinator.
- Hiring of a Financial and Administrative Coordinator
Dassel Township Board
The Dassel Township Board approved a $500,000 levy for 2022 and certified election results for Supervisor and Treasurer. The board also discussed upcoming road maintenance using scrub seal and chip seal, as well as potential fire hall costs.
- Increased 2022 levy to $500,000.00
- Estimated $210,000.00 for road projects on 240th, 705th, and 250th
- $45,000.00 seal coating for the bike trail
- $500.00 membership for the Dassel History Center
- Increased meeting compensation to $75.00
Dassel Township Board
Dassel Township will hold its annual meeting and election of officers on March 9, 2021. Voters will elect a supervisor and a treasurer. The meeting will conduct business as prescribed by law.
- Election of 1 Supervisor (3-year term)
- Election of 1 Treasurer (2-year term)
- Board of Canvass meeting
- Annual Town meeting
Soil & Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors
The Soil & Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors will meet to discuss 2021 allocation planning and internal financial controls. The board will also review cost share requests for several individuals and projects. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, public participation is limited to remote access.
- 2021 Allocation Planning for Dedicated County Funding
- Internal Financial Controls Policy
- Cost share reviews for Ben Nyman, Richard Burkstrand, Jon Barka, John Froning, and Thomas Orwoll
- Johnson/Swenson Cover Crop Seed cost share
- Financial and Administrative Coordinator Position
Dassel Township Board
The board reviewed road maintenance needs, including potential chip sealing and scrub seal applications on 705th and 738th. Members also scheduled the annual meeting and election for March 9, 2021. The board decided to change future monthly meetings to the second Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m.
- Approved speed limit caution signs (35 MPH) at 735th off Hwy 12 and 730th off 240th
- Payments approved for Herald Journal ($140.88), Brice Nelson ($1,000.00), and Wells Fargo ($36,205.25)
- Approved the Murphy snow bill for February
- Scheduled Board of Appeal meeting for April 8, 2021
- Annual meeting and election for one Supervisor and one Treasurer set for March 9, 2021
Dassel Township Board
The Dassel Township Board changed the date of the March 2021 regular monthly meeting to March 2, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. This is a one-time change for the month of March.
Dassel Township Board
The board approved the 2021 fire contract and a $9,377.15 snow removal invoice for January. Discussion included road maintenance, sign replacements, and upcoming township elections.
- Approved $9,377.15 snow removal invoice from Michael Murphy Construction
- Approved 2021 fire contract
- Appointed Karin Colberg and David Isaacson as election judges for March 9, 2021
- Discussed road maintenance including sanding/salting intersections and chip seal projects
- Announced annual meeting on March 9, 2021 to elect one Supervisor and one Treasurer
Soil & Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors
The Soil & Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors will meet via teleconference to review financial reports and administrative policies. The board will discuss internal financial controls, payroll direct deposit, and an administrative position. Cost share agreements for Luke Johnson and Richard Burkstrand are also on the agenda.
- Internal Financial Controls Policy
- 2020 Audit Bid
- Cost share for Luke Johnson (FY20-01)
- Cost share for Richard Burkstrand
- Mark Johnson CREP/Swenson Road Bank
Dassel Township Board
The board met to discuss the rising costs of road maintenance and review budget numbers for 2020 and 2021. Supervisors discussed the potential use of chip seal and ways to increase oversight of maintenance performed by Murphy.
- Review of 2020 budget numbers and 2021 proposed budget
- Discussion of chip seal process for roads
- Review of road maintenance costs associated with Murphy
- Reported Wells Fargo balance of 36,205.25
Soil & Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors is discussing the organizational structure of the District. The meeting focuses on the potential hiring of a District Manager and how that role would change board and staff communications.
- Discussion of organizational structural models (Vertical, Horizontal, Work Flow, and Network)
- Review of District Manager job description and required skills
- Discussion on the use of Memorandums of Understanding
- Analysis of District strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and challenges
Dassel Township Board
The provided document is a filing notice for township offices. It outlines the dates and location for candidates to file for open positions.
- Filing for one supervisor (3-year term)
- Filing for one Treasurer (2-year term)
- Filing deadline: January 12, 2021, at 5:00 p.m.
- Candidate withdrawal deadline: January 14, 2021, at 5:00 p.m.
Dassel Township Board
The Dassel Township Board met to approve monthly bills and discuss road maintenance. The board authorized a driveway relocation on 273rd and the hauling of fill to a property on 250th. Supervisors are beginning a review of road improvements and potential levy increases.
- Payment of bills totaling $47,717.48
- Approval to move existing driveway and remove old approach on 273rd for Deven Lundin
- Approval for Lindberg Excavating to haul approximately 1,200 yd of fill to PID 07-0097010 on 250th
- Discussion with ASTECH regarding the use of chip seal on gravel roads
- Planned replacement of a T road sign at 723rd and a speed limit sign on 735th
Soil & Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will meet via teleconference to conduct annual organizational business. The body will decide on 2021 meeting schedules, compensation rates, and internal financial policies.
- Election of Officers
- COVID-19 Preparedness Plan Modifications
- Internal Financial Controls Policy
- Supervisor Compensation Rate
- Cost Share for Luke Johnson (FY20-01)