Murray County public meetings in 2025

Board of Commissioners

The Murray County Board of Commissioners will meet to finalize the 2026 budget and levy. The board will also consider salary updates for elected officials and commissioners for 2026. Other business includes contract awards for highway projects and a legal services agreement.

• Set final 2026 Levy and Budget
• Set 2026 Ditch Levies and Ditch Fund Budget
• 2026 Elected Officials and County Commissioner Salary
• Award contracts for Phase II highway department project
• Set bid opening date for CSAH 38 culvert project SAP 051-638-033

Board of Commissioners

The Murray County Board will conduct a public hearing on the 2026 fee schedule, reviewing items such as the Pocket Gopher fee, Solid Waste assessment, 911 Sign assessment, Beaver Control fee, and related ditch bills. Commissioners will also consider the Motor Pool Garage Project, a grant application for the Minnesota Historical and Cultural Heritage Grants Program, an ESRI Mapping Server Project, and surplus A/V equipment for the commissioner room. Additional agenda items include annual presentations by county officials and a review of 2026 staffing levels. Routine items such as approving minutes and the consent agenda are also scheduled.

• 2026 Pocket Gopher Fee
• 2026 Solid Waste Assessment
• 2026 911 Sign Assessment
• Motor Pool Garage Project
• Minnesota Historical and Cultural Heritage Grants Program Grant Application

Board of Commissioners

The Murray County Board will review a range of updates and proposals, including a PowerOn Midwest presentation and a Murray County Medical Center update. Items on the regular agenda include the award of the Racetrack Lighting RFP, a ditch inspection report, and updates on grant projects, invasive species planning, and the Plum Creek Wind Project. Commissioners will also discuss the 2026 meal reimbursement policy and rate, and consider a $100,000 forgivable loan from the EDA for the Wonder World project.

• Racetrack Lighting RFP – bid results and award
• Ditch Inspection Report
• FY2023 Capacity Grant Project Approval
• 2026 Meal Reimbursement Policy and Rate
• Wonder World – forgivable loan from EDA $100,000

The Murray County Board approved a $345,880 contract for Engelkes Electric to replace racetrack lighting. It also approved three ditch‑repair petitions, funded a $10,773.75 water‑quality project for Mary Eisfeld, and adopted amendments to the 2026 Aquatic Invasive Species Plan. Earlier motions to adopt the agenda, approve prior minutes, and authorize payment warrants also passed.

• Approved $345,880 contract with Engelkes Electric for racetrack lighting (motion passed)
• Approved ditch repair petitions 2025-39, 2025-40, and 2025-41 (motion passed)
• Approved $10,773.75 FY2023 Capacity Grant funding for Mary Eisfeld water‑quality project (motion passed)
• Approved amendments to the 2026 Aquatic Invasive Species Plan and budget (motion passed)
• Approved agenda for 12/02/2025 with no additions (motion passed)
• Approved minutes from 11/18/2025 and 11/25/2025 (motion passed)
• Authorized payment of warrants numbered 178671‑178712 totaling $98,650.39 (motion passed)
• Approved general revenue fund allocations as listed (motion passed)

Board of Commissioners

The Murray County Board will review the Racetrack Lighting RFP bid results and decide on the award. Commissioners will also discuss ditch bills, a ditch inspection report, and ditch engineering projects. The meeting includes standard opening, agenda approval, consent agenda items, and adjournment.

• Racetrack Lighting RFP – bid results and award
• Ditch Bills
• Ditch Inspection Report
• Ditch Engineering Projects

The board approved agenda additions and moved the December 23 meeting to December 30. It accepted M&H's option 1 to purchase 20 ovens for $11,500 and declared the existing ranges surplus for sale on Gov Deals. The board also approved a $200 ditch bill, authorized ditch repairs for two petitions, and approved rental of the fairgrounds for the Makotah Reconciliation and Healing Horse Ride pending an insurance certificate. The racetrack lighting contract was tabled pending legal review.

• Approved agenda additions (motion passed)
• Rescheduled December 23, 2025 meeting to December 30, 2025 (motion passed)
• Approved purchase of 20 ovens from M&H for $11,500 (option 1) (motion passed)
• Declared old ranges surplus and authorized listing on Gov Deals (motion passed)
• Approved payment of $200 ditch bill for Murray County Drainage Authority (motion passed)
• Approved ditch repairs for petitions 2025-037 and 2025-038 (motion passed)
• Tabled racetrack lighting RFP pending attorney feedback (motion passed to table)
• Approved rental of fairgrounds for Makotah Reconciliation and Healing Horse Ride on Dec 19‑20, pending insurance certificate (motion passed)

Board of Commissioners

The Murray County Board of Commissioners will hold a Truth‑in‑Taxation public hearing to discuss the county’s 2026 budget. The meeting is scheduled for 6:00 PM on November 25, 2025 and will be available by phone and Zoom. No specific budget figures or proposals are listed in the agenda.

• Truth‑in‑Taxation budget hearing for the 2026 budget

The Board of Commissioners held a special meeting to provide taxpayers with details on the proposed 2026 budget, the proposed levy, and the 2025 Performance Measures Program results. No board actions or votes were recorded.

Board of Commissioners

The Murray County Board will approve the agenda and consent items, then discuss a series of regular agenda items including a broadband grant, joint powers agreement, watershed management, a MnDOT salt shed agreement, a final payment to Rogge Excavating, Inc., the 2026 five‑year Road and Bridge Plan, and other project requests. A confidential session will address a pending union grievance. The meeting will also include a budget and levy discussion.

• Final payment to Rogge Excavating, Inc. for gravel crushing project
• Murray County's 2026 5‑year Road and Bridge Plan
• Joint Powers Agreement for Area II MN River Basin Project
• Sunrise Terrace – request purchase of tables and oven ranges
• Lincoln Pipestone Rural Water System Board recommendation

The Murray County Board approved the FY2026‑27 Minnesota Board of Water & Soil Resources Block Grant Agreement for a total award of $89,873, authorizing Chair Dennis Welgraven to sign. It also approved a letter of support and $36,000 match funding for the Fulda broadband line extension, and adopted a resolution supporting submission of the Redwood River Comprehensive Watershed Management Plan to the BWSR. Additional actions included approving ditch bill payments, a MnDOT salt‑shed partnership, final payment to Rogge Excavating, purchase of a 13‑adapter for 911 call handling, and acceptance of a $5,000 donation to End‑O‑Line Railroad Park.

• Approved FY2026‑27 State Water & Soil Resources Block Grant Agreement for $89,873 – motion passed
• Approved Letter of Support and $36,000 match funding for Fulda broadband line extension – motion passed
• Approved resolution supporting Redwood River Watershed Management Plan submission to BWSR – motion passed
• Approved payment of $12,419.21 for Murray County Drainage Authority ditch bills – motion passed
• Approved partnership contract with MnDOT to use county salt shed for winter season – motion passed
• Approved final payment of $11,836.73 to Rogge Excavating, Inc. for gravel crushing project – motion passed
• Approved purchase of 13‑adapter for VESTA 911 call handling for $8,850, funded by state grant – motion passed
• Accepted $5,000 donation from Sidney Lindmark family for End‑O‑Line Railroad Park maintenance – motion passed

Board of Commissioners

The Murray County Board of Commissioners will hold its annual road tour at 8:30 a.m. to view road, bridge, and highway construction projects. No formal actions or decisions are listed on the agenda. The next regular board meetings are scheduled for November 18, November 25, December 2, December 16, and December 23, 2025.

• Annual road tour to view road, bridge, and highway construction projects

Board of Commissioners

The Murray County Board will consider authorizing an advertisement for bids on the highway department's Phase 2 project. They will also schedule a public hearing on the 2026 fee schedule and discuss appointments to the Red Rock Rural Water System. Additional items include a recommendation to hire a deputy sheriff and a presentation on a 75‑acre easement in Mason Township.

• Approve advertisement for bids for Phase 2 highway department project
• Schedule public hearing for 2026 fee schedule
• Appoint commissioners to the Red Rock Rural Water System (RRRWS)
• Board recommendation to hire Johnathan Reim as Deputy Sheriff
• DNR presentation on easement of 75 acres in Mason Township

The Murray County Board approved a $49,069.75 allocation request for the Soil & Water Conservation District. It also approved the meeting minutes and warrants totaling $171,629.49, and authorized several contracts and projects including a $2,985 ditch bill payment, a $11,500 winter road‑maintenance work order, a $40,219 rural water hookup at Swenson Park, and a 180‑day extension for the Shetek Headwaters subdivision. Additional actions included signing a habitat easement acknowledgment for 75 acres and authorizing advertisement for Phase 2 highway department bids.

• Approved $49,069.75 Soil & Water Conservation District quarterly allocation (motion passed)
• Approved meeting minutes of 10‑21‑2025 and warrants totaling $171,629.49 (motion passed)
• Approved $2,985 payment for Murray County Drainage Authority ditch bills (motion passed)
• Approved 75‑acre habitat easement acknowledgment for U.S. Fish & Wildlife Services (motion passed)
• Approved 180‑day extension for Shetek Headwaters addition for Mr. Doug Rupp (motion passed)
• Approved $11,500 MN 267 winter road‑maintenance work order (motion passed)
• Authorized advertisement for Phase 2 highway department project bids (motion passed)
• Approved $40,219 rural water hookup at Swenson County Park with $7,500 prepaid (motion passed)

Board of Commissioners

The Murray County Board will review and act on several agenda items, including ditch bills, a ditch inspection report, DNR aggregate mapping, a home initiative tax abatement program, a conditional use permit, a racetrack lighting RFP, a 2026‑2029 contract with River Valley Forensic Services, a motor pool vehicle lease addition, and a generator preventive maintenance contract with Interstate Power Systems. They will also approve the agenda, consent agenda, and minutes from the October 2 and October 7 meetings. Committee reports and a work session are scheduled later in the meeting.

• 2026‑2029 Contract with River Valley Forensic Services
• Racetrack Lighting Request for Proposals
• Motor Pool Vehicle Lease Addition
• Generator preventive maintenance – Interstate Power Systems
• Murray County Home Initiative Tax Abatement Program

The Board approved the final payment of $10,814.87 for the Sunquist Picnic Shelter. It adopted permanent removal of the sunset date for the Murray County Home Initiative Tax Abatement Program and assigned administration to the Environmental Services Office. The Board granted Conditional Use Permit #1433 to expand Collyn Doeden’s feedlot from 500 to 990 animal units with special conditions. Additional actions included approving an amended bid advertisement for racetrack lighting, a multi‑year forensic services contract, a direct vehicle purchase up to $55,000, a three‑year generator maintenance agreement, and attendance at the AMC Conference.

• Approved final payment $10,814.87 for Sunquist Picnic Shelter (motion passed)
• Approved permanent removal of sunset date for Home Initiative Tax Abatement Program (motion passed)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit #1433 to expand Collyn Doeden feedlot to 990 AU with conditions (motion passed)
• Approved amended advertising for bid on racetrack lighting project; bids due Nov 18, 2025 (motion passed)
• Approved 2026‑2029 contract with River Valley Forensic Services for Medical Examiner services (motion passed)
• Rescinded prior vehicle purchase limit and approved direct purchase of Environmental Services vehicle up to $55,000 (motion passed)
• Approved three‑year preventive maintenance agreement (2026‑2028) with Interstate Power Systems for generator (motion passed)
• Approved attendance at AMC Conference in Worthington on Oct 23, 2025 (motion passed)

Board of Commissioners

The Murray County Board will discuss a new motion replacing a prior one for the County Road Safety Plan and set a date for the fall highway road tour. Other items include a request to purchase an excavator, a donation for East Lake Sarah Park, and a contract for the DMR Watershed Partnership. The board will also receive reports on the Joint Drainage Authority, the Murray County Medical Center, and ditch inspections.

• Rescind prior motion and offer a new motion for the County Road Safety Plan
• Discuss setting the date for the fall highway road tour
• Excavator Purchase Request
• East Lake Sarah Park Donation
• DMR Watershed Partnership JPO Contract for Services

The Murray County Board approved the purchase of a 2025 John Deere 210P excavator for $227,497.25, including a trade‑in of the county’s unit 96. The board also reconstituted the joint drainage authority board, approved $13,799.96 in ditch bills, and accepted a donation from the PALS Club to refurbish the East Lake Sarah Park entrance sign at no cost to the county. Additional actions included approving the Des Moines River Watershed partnership contract, rescinding and re‑entering the County Road Safety Plan agreement with MnDOT, and authorizing a built‑in‑place wooden pergola at Sunrise Terrace.

• Approved purchase of a John Deere 210P excavator for $227,497.25 (motion passed)
• Reconstituted joint drainage authority board and appointed Commissioners Loy Woelber and Mark Carlson (motion passed)
• Approved ditch bills totaling $13,799.96 for Murray County Drainage Authority (motion passed)
• Approved and executed contract for Des Moines River Watershed Partnership services (motion passed)
• Rescinded previous County Road Safety Plan agreement and re‑entered new agreement with MnDOT (both motions passed)
• Set fall highway road tour for Friday, November 7 at 8:00 a.m. (motion passed)
• Accepted PALS Club donation to refurbish East Lake Sarah Park entrance sign and landscaping at no cost (motion passed)
• Approved construction of a built‑in‑place wooden pergola at Sunrise Terrace using $6,355.64 from the project budget (motion passed)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to review Economic Development Authority (EDA) loan recommendations and discuss the Human Resources Director position. The meeting also covers the appointment of an investigator for an employment investigation and county operations while the County Administrator is on paid administrative leave.

• EDA loan recommendations for Randy Wynia, Paul Malone, and Patti Van Essen/Buffalo Ridge Bar
• Approval of an outside investigator for an employment investigation
• Review of the Human Resources Director position
• Discussion regarding Step 3 grievance
• Continuity of operations during County Administrator's paid administrative leave

The board approved a $21,006.51 EDA loan to Randy Wynia, a $30,000 loan to Paul Malone, and a $4,618.05 loan to Patti Van Essen for a Buffalo Ridge Bar air‑conditioner. It selected Flaherty and Hood, P.A. as the outside investigators for the employment investigation and authorized the engagement letter. The board also reinstated Human Resources Director Sharon Giese, set expectations for her role, and appointed Dennis Welgraven and Roger Zins to handle the Step 3 ASME grievance.

• Approved $21,006.51 EDA loan to Randy Wynia (motion passed)
• Approved $30,000.00 EDA loan to Paul Malone (motion passed)
• Approved $4,618.05 EDA loan to Patti Van Essen/Buffalo Ridge Bar (motion passed)
• Approved Flaherty and Hood, P.A. as investigators for employment investigation (motion passed)
• Authorized Dennis Welgraven to sign Flaherty and Hood engagement letter (motion passed)
• Approved Sharon Giese to return to work as Human Resources Director effective immediately (motion passed)
• Authorized Dennis Welgraven and Mark Carlson to work with legal counsel on expectations for Mrs. Giese (motion passed)
• Appointed Dennis Welgraven and Roger Zins as representatives for the Step 3 ASME grievance (motion passed)

Board of Commissioners

The Murray County Board will set the date for the 2026 preliminary levy and budget hearing. It will consider proposed ditch bills. The board will review the County Road Safety Plan agreement and resolution with MnDOT.

• Set date for 2026 preliminary levy and budget hearing
• Consider ditch bills
• Review County Road Safety Plan MnDOT agreement and resolution

The board voted to authorize legal counsel to help arrange an outside investigation into complaints about the County Administrator. The board also authorized Commissioners Dennis Welgraven and Mark Carlson to serve as points of contact for the counsel and investigator. Both motions were passed.

• Authorized legal counsel to assist with arranging an outside investigation (passed)
• Authorized Commissioners Dennis Welgraven and Mark Carlson to serve as points of contact for counsel and investigator (passed)

Board of Commissioners

The Murray County Board of Commissioners will conduct a public hearing regarding the DNR Statewide Shotgun Repeal. The board will also consider various equipment purchases and administrative contracts.

• Public Hearing: DNR Statewide Shotgun Repeal
• 2025 Murray County Septic Loan Program
• Contract with Lamar for 2 AIS Billboards
• Motor Pool Vehicle Purchase
• Intermittent Deputy Hire

The commissioners approved an additional $250,000 for the Murray County Septic Loan Program. They also allocated $84,536 of Statewide Affordable Housing Aid to Rebuilding Together Minnesota, denied a $225.89 crop‑damage claim, and approved several infrastructure and equipment purchases. All motions passed without recorded vote counts.

• Approved additional $250,000 for the Septic Loan Program (account 01-634-637-6915)
• Allocated $84,536 (50% of SAHA) to Rebuilding Together Minnesota
• Denied payment of $225.89 crop damages to Mark Beech
• Approved $38,778.80 of ditch bills for Murray County Drainage Authority projects
• Approved $5,500 purchase and installation of a ductless cooling unit for the Highway Building Sign Shop
• Approved purchase of a 30‑foot bronze flagpole for the Highway Building (approx. $6,643)
• Authorized purchase of a Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Crew Cab up to $45,000 for Environmental Services
• Authorized purchase of a John Deere X758 lawn tractor and implements for $29,865.89

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review a tax abatement policy amendment and a contract for the 2025 Merged All Assessor. The meeting includes a presentation from Apex Clean Energy and the scheduling of a public hearing regarding the DNR statewide shotgun zone repeal.

• Tax Abatement Policy Amendment
• 2025 Merged All Assessor Contract
• Public hearing date for DNR statewide shotgun zone repeal
• Apex Clean Energy Presentation
• County Road Safety Plan (CRSP)

The board approved routine items, authorized a $25,238 payment for ditch bills, and adopted the Lincoln Pipestone Water System Joint Power Agreement for a $43.273 million water project. It also approved a Conservation Partners Legacy Grant application with a 10% match and updated the county tax abatement policy.

• Approved consent agenda (motion passed)
• Approved minutes from 08/26/2025 (motion passed)
• Approved Commissioner Warrants 177955‑177998 (motion passed)
• Approved payment of $25,238 for Murray County Draining Authority ditch bills (motion passed)
• Approved Lincoln Pipestone Water System Joint Power Agreement (motion passed)
• Approved Conservation Partners Legacy Grant application with up to $7,500 match (motion passed)
• Approved Murray County Tax Policy Abatement amendments (motion passed)

Board of Commissioners

The Murray County Board will consider a resolution to approve and authorize an Advance Agreement with the Minnesota Rural Water Finance Authority and participation in the Joint Powers Authority. The agenda also includes a ditch inspection report, a donation/grant from Nobles Co‑Op, adoption of the Emergency Operations Plan, and updates to holiday and overtime policies. Additional items are a presentation by Rebuilding Together Minnesota and a discussion on racetrack lighting.

• Resolution approving Advance Agreement with Minnesota Rural Water Finance Authority and Joint Powers Authority participation
• Ditch Inspection Report
• Nobles Co‑Op Donation/Grant
• Adoption of Murray County Emergency Operations Plan
• Policy updates on holidays and overtime/compensatory time off

The Murray County Board of Commissioners approved a resolution authorizing an $8,071,000 bond issuance for the Red Rock Rural Water System project near Lake Shetek and Lake Sarah. They also accepted a $5,400 donation from Nobles Co‑Op for new vests and plate carriers, adopted the amended Emergency Operations Plan, and approved updates to the employee holiday‑pay and overtime policies. All motions were passed.

• Approved $8,071,000 bond issuance for water project (motion passed)
• Accepted $5,400 donation/grant from Nobles Co‑Op for vests and plate carriers (motion passed)
• Approved amendment to Murray County Emergency Operations Plan (motion passed)
• Approved amendment to employee manual setting 8‑hour holiday pay cap (motion passed)
• Approved amendment to employee manual requiring overtime explanations on timesheets (motion passed)
• Approved Consent Agenda (motion passed)
• Approved meeting minutes from 08/19/2025 (motion passed)
• Approved Ditch Inspection Report for Petition 2025‑027 (motion passed)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings regarding a tobacco ordinance and the Home Initiative Tax Abatement. The meeting also includes discussions on cannabis enforcement agreements and water finance authority participation.

• Public hearing on Murray County Tobacco Ordinance
• Public hearing on Murray County Home Initiative Tax Abatement
• Joint Powers Agreements for Cannabis Enforcement and Regulations
• Final payment to Rupp Construction Company, Inc. for Lake Sarah Dam
• Plum Creek Library 2025-2026 funding request

The Board approved an amended tobacco ordinance that sets the legal selling age at 18. It also approved a home‑initiative tax abatement for the DeJagers, accepted the City of Iona joint‑powers agreement for cannabis enforcement, and authorized the final payment for the Lake Sarah Dam project. Additional actions included authorizing the sale of surplus equipment, funding the Plum Creek Library system, and making staffing changes to the recycling center and license clerk positions.

• Adopted tobacco ordinance setting sales age to 18 (motion passed)
• Approved Home Initiative Tax Abatement for Don & Theresa DeJager (motion passed)
• Accepted and approved joint powers agreement with City of Iona for cannabis enforcement (motion passed)
• Approved final payment of $10,283.75 to Rupp Construction for Lake Sarah Dam (motion passed)
• Authorized sale of 2012 International tandem plow truck, 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe, and 2013 Ford Expedition as surplus equipment (motion passed)
• Approved $3,250 funding request for Plum Creek Library System for 2026 (motion passed)
• Approved lay‑off of Leslie Morin as Recycling Center Worker effective August 29, 2025 (motion passed)
• Approved part‑time status for License Center Clerk Tessa Risacher with a $20,275.84 annual wage reduction (motion passed)

Board of Commissioners

The Murray County Board will hold a public hearing on a tax abatement for the Home Initiative. The meeting also includes discussion of ditch bills, a cost‑share for a well seal in the Redwood‑Cottonwood River Control Area, a road‑use agreement with Lake Wilson Solar Energy LLC, a grant for MCIT jail cameras, and several contracts and program updates. Additional items are a SWCD allocation request, an emergency‑management MOU, an electric contract final payment, a commercial loan program, and a paid family‑leave board proposal.

• Redwood‑Cottonwood River Control Area (RCRCA) well seal cost‑share
• Lake Wilson Solar Energy LLC road use agreement
• Grant agreement for MCIT jail camera grant
• Cattleman Building electric contract – final payment
• Public hearing on Murray County Home Initiative tax abatement

The Murray County Board of Commissioners approved a paid family leave proposal with Integrity Employee Benefits, accepted a jail camera grant, approved a tax abatement for the Schreier home, and authorized several loans and a water‑well cost‑share. The board also approved the amended ditch‑bill payment and a road‑use agreement for Lake Wilson Solar Energy. All motions were passed without recorded vote tallies.

• Approved PFML proposal with Integrity Employee Benefits, LLC (MetLife) – Motion Passed
• Accepted MCIT jail camera grant covering $6,799.76 of $7,999.76 project cost – Motion Passed
• Approved Murray County Home Initiative tax abatement for David & Denise Schreier – Motion Passed
• Approved amended ditch bills total $13,448.00 – Motion Passed
• Approved Lake Wilson Solar Energy LLC Road Use Agreement – Motion Passed
• Approved loan of $15,000 to Murray County Dairy Association – Motion Passed
• Approved loan of $7,223.82 to Anthony Iverson (rental redevelopment) – Motion Passed
• Recommended RCRCA Joint Powers Board approve Douglas Krentz well‑seal cost‑share and 50% payment from watershed funds – Motion Passed

Board of Commissioners

The commissioners will review several regular‑agenda items, including a tobacco licensing and sales ordinance, a final payment to Towne & Country Excavating for project SAP 051‑642‑019, and a request to replace the CACHE radio. They will also approve an acknowledgment form for the Shetek Sportsmen’s Association, an amended newspaper publication bid, and a hire for a General Assistant. After the board meeting, final hearings are scheduled for a county ditch improvement and for benefit redeterminations.

• Ordinance for licensing & sale of tobacco and related products and devices
• Final payment for project SAP 051-642-019 to Towne & Country Excavating LLC
• CACHE Radio Replacement
• General Assistant hire
• Amended newspaper publication bid

Board of Commissioners

The Murray County Board will discuss a joint powers agreement for the Red Rock Rural Water System construction project. It will also consider ditch bills, a ditch inspection report, an up‑fit of the third squad from Emergency Automotive Technologies, and architectural and engineering services for Phase II. A joint board meeting with Lyon County on Judicial Ditch 27 will be held via interactive video, alongside routine agenda and consent approvals.

• JPA for Red Rock Rural Water System Construction Project
• Ditch Bills
• Ditch Inspection Report
• Up‑fitting 3rd squad from Emergency Automotive Technologies
• Architectural and Engineering Services for Phase II

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review ditch bills and inspection reports. The meeting includes updates on the hospital, portable radio purchases, and park improvements.

• Ditch bills for JD5, JD22, JD23, JD24, JD7, JD20, CD30, and JD28
• Hospital update
• Portable radio purchase
• Sunrise Terrace patio expansion
• Sundquist Park on West Lake Sarah picnic shelter

Board of Commissioners

The Murray County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding a Dangerous Dog Ordinance. The board will also discuss cannabis enforcement agreements and business registration fees.

• Public Hearing for Dangerous Dog Ordinance
• Joint Powers Agreements for Cannabis Enforcement and Regulations
• Retail Cannabis and Hemp Business Registration Application and Fee Schedule
• City of Fulda Emergency On-Call Contract
• Phase Two - Salt/Fuel/Cold/Gen for Highway Building site

General

The Murray County Board of Appeal and Equalization will discuss the recap of changes to property values for the 2025 assessment and the year‑to‑date sales that will affect the 2026 assessment. It will also consider taxpayer appointments for appeal, which are limited to 15 minutes per appeal, and hear assessor recommendations. Additional items include training and recertification requirements and board members taking an oath of office.

• Recap of changes to values for the 2025 assessment and year‑to‑date sales impacting the 2026 assessment
• Taxpayer appointments for appeal – 15‑minute time limit per appeal
• Assessor recommendations
• Training and recertification requirements
• Board members take oath

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting to consider preliminary allegations against an employee. This discussion will take place in a closed session, though the Board may take official action afterward.

• Closed session regarding preliminary allegations against an employee

Board of Commissioners

The Murray County Board of Commissioners will meet on June 3, 2025 to consider several agenda items. Items include a public hearing on the Murray County Home Initiative, conditional use permits for three properties, and a proposal for auction services. Additional topics are surplus items at the recycling center, a joint board meeting on Judicial Ditch 27 with Lyon County, and updates on the county medical center and ditch bills.

• Auction Services Proposal (item 4.7.1)
• 9:00 a.m. Public Hearing – Murray County Home Initiative (item 4.5.1)
• Conditional Use Permits for Andrew & Krista Kopperud; Ivan & Diane Van Essen; Justin Opdahl (items 4.4.1‑4.4.3)
• Surplus Items at Recycling Center (item 4.6.1)
• Judicial Ditch 27 – Joint Board Meeting with Lyon County (item 4.8.1)

The board approved three conditional use permits — a campground with a winery, a shoreline retaining‑wall project on Lake Shetek, and a feedlot expansion in Lime Lake Township. It also approved a home‑initiative tax abatement for property at 1932 161st St., hired Sharon Giese as Human Resources Director/Deputy Administrator, and authorized the sale of surplus recycling‑center equipment and an auction of the old highway building. The board further approved attendance at the District VIII meeting, a June 24 dairy tour, and ordered the creation of a joint drainage board for Judicial Ditch 27.

• Approved Conditional Use Permit #1429 for Andrew & Krista Kopperud campground/winery (Motion Passed)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit #1431 for Ivan & Diane Van Essen shoreline retaining wall (Motion Passed)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit #1432 for Justin Opdahl feedlot expansion (Motion Passed)
• Approved Murray County Home Initiative tax abatement for Jody Lehnhoff & Rob Davis (Motion Passed)
• Approved hiring of Sharon Giese as Human Resources Director/Deputy Administrator (Motion Passed)
• Declared surplus recycling‑center equipment for sale (Motion Passed)
• Approved moving forward with Southern Minnesota Auctions proposal for old highway building (Motion Passed)
• Approved all five commissioners to attend District VIII meeting in Marshall (Motion Passed)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review the 2023 audit and discuss the hiring of a full-time IT technician. The meeting includes a presentation from the Murray County Food Shelf and a request for a second extension for EESolar24, LLC.

• 2023 Audit Review
• EESolar24, LLC 2nd Extension
• Full Time IT Technician staffing
• Revolving Loan Fund - John Overman
• Foster Provider Assistance

Board of Commissioners

The Murray County Board will consider a range of items including funding requests for opioid programs, recycling, and a 2026 ambulance budget. They will review permits and projects such as a conditional use permit, an interim use permit, and the RipRap project at Marsh's Landing County Park. The board will vote on contracts for the Iona Township bridge and a gravel‑crushing project. Additional topics include cybersecurity, FEMA updates, and staffing positions.

• Contract approval for Iona Township bridge project (SAP 051-599-112)
• Contract approval for Gravel Crushing Project (CP 02-25)
• 2026 Ambulance Funding Request for Murray County Medical Center
• Kerry Louwagie Conditional Use Permit
• RipRap Project on Marsh's Landing County Park

Board of Commissioners

The Murray County Board will consider several items, including a consent agenda and minutes from the previous meeting. Commissioners will discuss infrastructure items such as ditch bills, fairgrounds dust control, and a racetrack water heater. The board will hold public hearings on tax abatements for the Rohrer and Miller properties. Additional items include a loan to the Murray County Cattlemen's Association and staffing matters for the museum and deputy administrator.

• Public hearing for Rohrer Tax Abatement
• Public hearing for Miller Tax Abatement
• Murray County Cattlemen's Association loan
• Ditch Bills (Heidi Winter)
• Fairgrounds Dust Control (Justin Hoffmann)

Board of Commissioners

The Murray County Board of Commissioners will discuss several road construction and maintenance contracts. The board is also considering the hire of an Assistant County Attorney and flooring for a new highway building.

• Bid results and awards for overlay projects SAP 051-040-001, SAP 051-642 021, SAP 051-647-006, and CP 67-25
• Bid results and award for CSAH 13 reconstruction project SAP 051-613-009
• Contracts for Seal Coat Project SAP 051-030-003 and Maintenance Striping Project CP 01-25
• Polished concrete floors for the new highway building
• Hire of an Assistant County Attorney

Board of Commissioners

The Murray County Board of Commissioners will discuss a range of items on the regular agenda, including ditch bills, a 2024 feedlot report, a bid opening for the Iona Township bridge, a habitat easement acquisition for the Windom Water Management District, and a self‑service kayak rental service. Additional topics include parks board bylaws, a Cattleman Association building project, a March Madness event, an amended joint powers agreement for One Watershed One Plan implementation, a chief deputy auditor appointment, and a highway maintenance facility award. The board will also receive a letter of support from Lake Sarah Township and approve the consent agenda and minutes from the February 4, 2025 meeting.

• Set bid opening for Iona Township Bridge
• Habitat easement acquisition (Windom Water Management District)
• Self Service Kayak Rental Service
• Cattleman Association Building Project Approval
• RCRCA Amended JPA for One Watershed One Plan Implementation

Board of Commissioners

The Murray County Board of Commissioners will discuss infrastructure bids, hospital updates, and sheriff's office purchases. The meeting includes a scheduled bid opening for the Murray County Cattleman's Association Building.

• Bid opening for Murray County Cattleman's Association Building
• Bid openings for bituminous projects SAP 051-040-001, SAP 051-642-021, SAP 051-647-006, and CP 67-25
• Bid opening for CSAH 13 reconstruction project SAP 051-613-009
• Sheriff's Office desk purchase
• Fulda Bi-Directional Amplifier Replacement