Nicollet County, Minnesota

Drainage Authority

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Board Workshops

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The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a request by Warren Krohn to construct a driveway in a shore impact zone. The commission will also discuss a data center moratorium.

• Public hearing for PLN 26-08: Driveway construction in a shore impact zone at G.L. 6 of Section 23-110-28 in Nicollet Township
• Discussion of Data Center Moratorium

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The Nicollet County Board of Commissioners will hold a workshop to discuss a proposed tobacco ordinance, review gravel road maintenance plans, and update the 2026 Capital Improvement Program. The meeting also includes presentations from the Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation and updates on ditch maintenance.

• Discussion of County Tobacco Ordinance
• Gravel Road Maintenance Presentation
• Ditch Update
• Contract for 2026 with Maura McBreen
• 2026 CIP Update

Board of Adjustment & Appeals

The Board will hold a public hearing on PLN 26-07, an application by Riley Wenner to regrade a driveway bluff and replace a garage on Lots 1 & 2, Block 3, Sandia Woods Subdivision in Oshawa Township. The board will also address routine items such as approving the May 18, 2026 minutes and other business.

• Public hearing – PLN 26-07: regrade driveway bluff and replace garage on Lots 1 & 2, Block 3, Sandia Woods Subdivision (Applicant: Riley Wenner).
• Approval of minutes from the May 18, 2026 meeting.

Planning & Zoning Advisory Commission

The agenda indicates that the Planning and Zoning Advisory Commission has no meeting scheduled for July 20, 2026. The document contains only procedural boilerplate and a cancellation notice.

• No items — meeting cancelled

Drainage Authority

The Drainage Authority will consider setting a hearing date for final redetermination of various county ditches. The agenda also includes approval of previous meeting minutes and public appearances.

• Set hearing date for final redetermination of various county ditches

Board of Commissioners

The board will hold a public hearing at 9:30 a.m. on an interim ordinance to establish a moratorium on permitting data centers in Nicollet County. Commissioners will also consider an amendment to the resolution setting 2026 committee assignments and per diem-eligible meetings. The consent agenda includes approval of bills, prior minutes, and an exempt gambling permit for Church of St. George.

• Public hearing on interim ordinance for data center permit moratorium
• Consider amendment to resolution on 2026 committee assignments and per diem payments
• Consider Church of St. George's exempt gambling permit

Drainage Authority

This is a procedural meeting. The Drainage Authority will consider approving the June 9, 2026 meeting minutes and hear public appearances. No substantive drainage decisions or agenda items are listed.

• Approval of June 9, 2026 Drainage Authority meeting minutes

The Nicollet County Drainage Authority met on June 23, 2026. The board approved the meeting agenda and the drainage authority minutes from June 9, 2026.

• Approved the June 23, 2026, meeting agenda
• Approved the June 9, 2026, Drainage Authority minutes

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The Board will consider setting a public hearing date for a proposed interim ordinance that would establish a moratorium on issuing permits for data centers in Nicollet County. Other agenda items include approval of consent agenda items such as bills, minutes, and a renewal agreement with Prosecutor by Karpel, as well as consideration of bylaws and appointments for the Health, Human, and Veteran Services Advisory Committee.

• Consider setting public hearing for interim ordinance establishing moratorium on data center permitting
• Consider renewal agreement with Prosecutor by Karpel
• Consider professional services agreement for Wellness & Resiliency Program
• Consideration of Health, Human, and Veteran Services Advisory Committee bylaws
• Consideration of appointment of Committee chair and vice chair

The Nicollet County Board of Commissioners approved the consent agenda, which included the approval of bills totaling $397,414.39 across the General Revenue, Road & Bridge, and Human Services funds. Additionally, the Board set a public hearing for July 14, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. regarding a proposed interim ordinance to establish a 12-month moratorium on the permitting of new data centers within Nicollet County.

• Approved the consent agenda, including bills for the General Revenue Fund ($190,397.78), Road & Bridge Fund ($84,294.24), and Human Services Fund ($122,722.37).
• Set a public hearing for July 14, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. regarding a proposed interim ordinance to establish a 12-month moratorium on the permitting of new data centers in Nicollet County.
• Approved expenses and per diems for various committee and district meetings as reported by Commissioners.

Board of Commissioners

The Nicollet County Board of Commissioners will hold a workshop to discuss the 2026-2028 legislative impact on Health and Human Services, an interim ordinance for Property Services, and the Sunrise Drive/CR 74 Turnback project with Public Works.

• Discussion of 2026-2028 Legislative Impact on Health and Human Services
• Discussion of Children’s Mental Health Initiative Grant
• Discussion of Interim Ordinance for Property Services
• Discussion of Sunrise Drive/CR 74 Turnback with Public Works
• Introduction of new employees

Board of Adjustment & Appeals

The Board of Adjustment and Appeals has no meeting scheduled for this date.

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Planning & Zoning Advisory Commission

The agenda for the June 15, 2026, meeting of the Nicollet County Planning & Zoning Advisory Commission states "NO MEETING." Therefore, the commission is not holding a meeting on that date, and no decisions or discussions will occur.

Drainage Authority

The Drainage Authority will vote to approve the meeting agenda. It will then approve a consent agenda that includes the May 26, 2026 and September 3, 2025 drainage meeting minutes. After a brief public appearances segment, the board will adjourn the meeting.

• Approve meeting agenda
• Approve consent agenda with May 26, 2026 drainage minutes
• Approve consent agenda with September 3, 2025 drainage minutes
• Public appearances

The Nicollet County Drainage Authority met on June 9, 2026. The board approved the current agenda and the consent agenda containing the May 26, 2026, and September 3, 2025, meeting minutes.

• Approved the agenda (unanimous)
• Approved May 26, 2026, Drainage Authority Minutes (unanimous)
• Approved September 3, 2025, Drainage Authority Minutes (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Nicollet County Board of Commissioners is meeting primarily to approve a consent agenda with routine items: bills, minutes, an amendment to the Section Corner Remonumentation Project contract, an out-of-state training request for K9 qualifications, and end-of-probation notices. No public hearings or major policy decisions are scheduled.

• Consider amendment to Section Corner Remonumentation Project contract
• Consider out-of-state training request for K9 qualifications
• Approval of bills and May 26, 2026 board minutes
• End of probations

The Board of Commissioners approved the consent agenda including various warrants. The Board also authorized payment for commissioner meeting expenses and per diems.

• Approved the meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved the consent agenda (5-0)
• Approved General Revenue Fund warrants ($354,007.91)
• Approved Road & Bridge Fund warrants ($57,239.03)
• Approved Human Services Fund warrants ($172,317.11)
• Approved commissioner expenses and per diems (5-0)

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The Nicollet County Board of Commissioners will vote on several consent items, including the approval of liquor and tobacco licenses and an amendment to the contract between Direct Care and Treatment and the Sheriff's Office. The meeting also includes discussion of housing advisory funding, a milk depot agreement, and a release of claims for property damage to the Health and Human Services building in North Mankato.

• Approve liquor and tobacco licenses (consent agenda)
• Amend contract between Direct Care and Treatment and the Sheriff's Office (consent agenda)
• Consider housing advisory committee funding recommendations
• Consider Milk Depot agreement
• Release of claims for property damage to the Health and Human Services building in North Mankato (closed meeting)

The Nicollet County Board approved its agenda and consent agenda unanimously. It funded a $90,000 Partnership Community Land Trust project, approved a Milk Depot Agreement, and authorized a $100,000 release of claims for property damage. The board also approved auditor warrants, per‑diems and expenses, and then adjourned the meeting.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items (unanimous)
• Approved $90,000 housing land trust funding (unanimous)
• Approved Milk Depot Agreement with Minnesota Milk Bank for Babies (unanimous)
• Approved release of $100,000 property‑damage claim (unanimous)
• Approved auditor warrants: $89,055.27 General Revenue Fund, $31,442.07 Road & Bridge Fund, $129,635.08 Human Services Fund (unanimous)
• Approved per diems and expenses for commissioner reports (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Drainage Authority

The Drainage Authority will approve the meeting agenda. It will then approve the consent agenda, which includes the May 12, 2026 Drainage Minutes. Public appearances will be allowed before the meeting is adjourned.

• Approval of agenda
• Approval of consent agenda (May 12, 2026 Drainage Minutes)
• Public appearances
• Adjournment of meeting

The Drainage Authority approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda, which included the May 12, 2026 minutes, both by unanimous vote. No other actions or decisions were taken.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items, including May 12, 2026 minutes (unanimous)

General

The Nicollet County Board will hold a workshop to discuss the Southwest Minnesota Housing Partnership's presentation, the establishment of a milk depot, and updates on the 2025 and 2026 Capital Improvement Plans. The meeting will also cover employee appreciation events, interpreter services, and data center operations.

• Southwest Minnesota Housing Partnership presentation
• Discussion of establishing a milk depot
• 2025 Capital Improvement Plan Project discussion
• 2026 Capital Improvement Plan Project discussion
• 2026 Employee Appreciation Event discussion

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The Board of Commissioners will hold a brief meeting with only one substantive item: consideration of a compensation and classification study. The rest of the agenda is procedural, including agenda approval and public appearances.

• Consideration of a Compensation and Classification Study for county employees

The Nicollet County Board approved its agenda unanimously. It accepted the Compensation and Classification study and adopted a new pay structure for non‑union employees effective Jan 1 2026, with all commissioners voting in favor. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved agenda (motion carried with all voting in favor)
• Accepted Compensation and Classification study (motion carried with all voting in favor)
• Adopted new pay structure for non-union employees effective Jan 1 2026 (motion carried with all voting in favor)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried with all voting in favor)

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Drainage Authority

The Nicollet County Drainage Authority will meet to review ditch repair reports and a contract agreement. The body will discuss specific repair projects and a service agreement for CD61.

• CD61 Improvement Contract Agreement with Ag Tech Drainage
• Ditch Repair Reports 26-001 and 26-002
• Ditch Repair 25-032 informational meeting

The Drainage Authority approved the meeting agenda and consent items unanimously. It approved a $517,750.42 construction agreement for the CD61 Improvement Project with Ag Tech Drainage LLC. It also authorized the repair of the CD76A pump station, approving Houston Engineering Inc.’s master service agreement and task order and empowering the County Administrator and Property and Public Services Director to execute them.

• Agenda approved unanimously
• Consent agenda items (April 28 minutes, Ditch Repair Reports 26-001 & 26-002) approved unanimously
• Approved CD61 Improvement Contract with Ag Tech Drainage LLC for $517,750.42 (unanimous vote)
• Authorized CD76A pump station repair, approved Houston Engineering Inc. MSA and task order, and authorized execution by County Administrator and Property and Public Services Director (unanimous vote)

Board of Commissioners

The Nicollet County Board of Commissioners will meet on May 12, 2026 to approve routine items and discuss several resolutions. Items include approving the consent agenda, a donation resolution, a fund‑balance transfer, a MnDOT detour agreement, and a bid award for two SAP contracts. The meeting also includes standard reports and administrative matters.

• Approve Consent Agenda (bills, April 28, 2026 board minutes, end of probations, Buckle Up For Life grant application)
• Resolution to approve Quarter 1 2026 donations
• Resolution to approve Negative Ditch System fund‑balance transfer
• Consider MnDOT Detour Agreement No. 1062173
• Consider award of bid for SAP 052-601-025 & SAP 052-605-066 contract

The Nicollet County Board of Commissioners approved the meeting agenda and consent agenda. Finance resolutions to accept Quarter 1 2026 donations and transfer the Negative Ditch System fund balance were approved. Public‑works items, including MnDOT Detour Agreement No. 1062173 and the award of bids for contracts SAP 052‑601‑025 and SAP 052‑605‑066, were approved. Per diems and expenses were also approved before the meeting was adjourned.

• Agenda approved
• Consent agenda approved (bills, April 28 2026 minutes, end of probations, Buckle Up For Life grant)
• Quarter 1 2026 donations resolution approved
• Negative Ditch System fund balance transfer resolution approved
• MnDOT Detour Agreement No. 1062173 approved
• Award of bid for SAP 052‑601‑025 & SAP 052‑605‑066 contract approved
• Per diems and expenses approved

Board Workshops

The Board of Commissioners will receive updates on public health and human services programs. The meeting includes discussions on program roles, the Behavioral Health Fund transition, and the City of North Mankato SWMHP.

• Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) update
• Environmental Health update
• MI&D Task Force update
• Discussion of ACWA/DFC billboard(s)
• Discussion of Behavioral Health Fund transition

Board of Commissioners

The board will hold a public hearing on an ordinance that would impose firearms limitations for deer hunting in Nicollet County. The agenda also includes a closed meeting under Minn. Stat. § 13D.03 to discuss labor negotiation strategy, as well as consent agenda items such as approval of bills, minutes, a sheriff's office contract, and a solid waste license. Other items include a proclamation for Mental Health Month, a joint powers agreement for a watershed management plan, and an amendment to a trail permit and per diem resolution.

• 10:00 a.m. public hearing on an ordinance imposing firearms limitations for deer hunting
• Closed meeting to discuss labor negotiation strategy (Minn. Stat. § 13D.03)
• Consider contract between Sheriff's Office and Direct Care and Treatment (consent agenda)
• Consider Joint Powers Agreement for Minnesota River-Mankato Comprehensive Watershed Management Plan
• Consider amendment to resolution establishing 2026 committee and board assignments and per diem payments

The board voted 1‑4 to reject the proposed ordinance that would maintain shotgun‑only deer hunting in Nicollet County. It approved the Everbridge emergency‑notification contract for the sheriff’s office, the Minnesota River‑Mankato watershed joint powers agreement, and an amendment to the per‑diem committee appointments. The board also approved the amended MNDOT limited‑use permit for the Fair Ridge Trail and adopted the May Mental Health Month proclamation.

• Rejected ordinance maintaining shotgun‑only deer hunting (vote 1‑4)
• Approved Everbridge emergency‑notification contract for Sheriff's Office (unanimous)
• Approved Minnesota River‑Mankato Comprehensive Watershed Management Plan joint powers agreement (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to per‑diem committee appointments (unanimous)
• Approved amended MNDOT Limited Use Permit for Fair Ridge Trail (unanimous)
• Approved Mental Health Month proclamation (roll call, carried)
• Approved consent agenda warrants: $179,483.83 General Revenue, $52,345.46 Road & Bridge, $129,710.52 Human Services (unanimous)
• Approved per diems and expenses for commissioner reports (unanimous)

Drainage Authority

The Nicollet County Drainage Authority will hold a meeting following the Board adjournment. The agenda includes only procedural items: approval of the agenda, consent agenda (minutes from April 14, 2026), and public appearances. No drainage-specific proposals, contracts, or financial actions are listed.

• Approval of April 14, 2026 Drainage Authority meeting minutes

The Drainage Authority approved its meeting agenda by a unanimous vote. It also approved the consent agenda items, including the April 14, 2026 minutes, unanimously. No public appearances were recorded. The meeting adjourned at 10:40 a.m.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:40 a.m.

Board of Commissioners

The Nicollet County Board of Commissioners holds a workshop to discuss several items including a pump station repair, remonumentation contract, property value adjustments, a compensation study, strategic plan update, and a deer hunting firearms public hearing. No formal decisions are expected as this is a discussion session.

• Discussion of CD 76A Pump Station Repair
• Bolten & Menk Remonumentation Update and Contract Discussion
• Discussion of Minnesota River 1W1P JPA Agreement
• Proposed 2026 Property Value Adjustments
• Compensation and Classification Study Update

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Board of Commissioners

The Nicollet County Board of Commissioners will discuss public works contracts and election administration. The board is also considering proclamations for National County Government Month and Crime Victim's Rights Week.

• Resolution to establish Absentee Ballot Board and County UOCAVA Ballot Board
• Award of quote for 2026 Bituminous Materials (Asphalt Emulsions) Supply Contract
• Award of the 2026 Highway Striping-Epoxy Contract
• Final payment for Project SP 052-621-031
• Out-of-state travel for RISE 26 National Treatment Court Conference

The Board approved a resolution establishing a county absentee ballot board and a UOCAVA ballot board, authorizing the PPSD Director to implement them under Minnesota election law. It also approved several public‑works contracts, a final payment for a road project, and proclamations recognizing National County Government Month and Crime Victims’ Rights Week.

• Adopted resolution establishing absentee ballot board and UOCAVA ballot board (carried on roll call)
• Awarded 2026 Bituminous Materials supply contract to Flint Hills Resources (carried)
• Awarded 2026 Highway Striping‑Epoxy contract to Sir Lines‑A‑Lot for $421,190.93 (carried)
• Authorized final payment of $54,912.89 to Mathiowetz Construction for Project SP 052‑621‑031 (carried)
• Approved proclamation for National County Government Month – April 2026 (carried)
• Approved proclamation recognizing Crime Victims’ Rights Week, April 19‑25, 2026 (carried)
• Approved per diems and expenses for commissioner reports and meetings (carried)

Drainage Authority

The Nicollet County Drainage Authority will meet to discuss public works and services contracts. The body is reviewing a grate cleaning contract and a bid recommendation for improvements.

• CD 86A Grate Cleaning Contract
• CD61 Improvement Bid Recommendation

The board approved the CD86A grate cleaning contract with Waibel Farms, covering April 1 to December 31, 2026. It also awarded the County Ditch 61 and Branch 2 improvement contract to Ag Tech Drainage for $517,750, with an additional $77,662 budgeted for change orders.

• Approved CD86A grate cleaning contract with Waibel Farms (unanimous)
• Awarded CD 61 and Branch 2 improvement contract to Ag Tech Drainage for $517,750 (unanimous)
• Budgeted additional 15% ($77,662) for change orders on CD 61 project (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Nicollet County Board of Commissioners will meet to conduct a public hearing regarding a proposed ordinance. The board is considering the imposition of firearms limitations for deer hunting within the county.

• Public hearing for ordinance imposing firearms limitations for deer hunting

The Board of Commissioners conducted a public hearing to gather comments on whether to limit deer hunting to shotguns only or allow rifles, following the state’s repeal of the shotgun‑only zone. No ordinance was adopted, denied, or postponed; the next hearing is scheduled for April 28. No other substantive actions were taken.

Board of Commissioners

The Nicollet County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding zoning ordinance amendments. The board is also considering a bid for the Government Center roof project and a land acquisition resolution with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.

• Public hearing for Zoning Ordinance Amendments and Resolution
• Nicollet County Government Center Roof Project Bid
• Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Land Acquisition and Resolution
• Cooperative Agreement between Nicollet County Community Corrections and St. Peter Public Schools 2026-2028
• Public hearing dates for rifle use for deer hunting

The Nicollet County Board approved the low‑bidder contract for the Government Center roof project at $361,145.82. It also adopted zoning ordinance amendments, set public hearing dates on deer‑hunting regulations, and approved a resolution for a Minnesota DNR land acquisition. All motions passed with unanimous or recorded votes.

• Approved low‑bidder Ballman Roofing & Coatings $361,145.82 (4‑0 vote)
• Approved resolution for MNDNR land acquisition in Courtland Township (unanimous)
• Approved public hearing dates April 14 & 28, 2026 for deer‑hunting ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved zoning ordinance amendments and adopting resolution (roll‑call vote)
• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items (unanimous)
• Approved per diems and expense reimbursements (unanimous)
• Approved Auditor and Commissioner warrants totaling $398,209.56 (unanimous)

Drainage Authority

The Nicollet County Drainage Authority is meeting to approve previous minutes and discuss public services. The primary agenda item is a repair report and landowner information meeting regarding CD76A.

• CD76A Repair Report/Landowner Information Meeting

The Drainage Authority approved its meeting agenda with a 4‑0 vote. The consent agenda, including the March 10, 2026 minutes, was carried unanimously. The board received a presentation on repair options for County Ditch 76A but took no formal action, deferring any decision to a future meeting.

• Approved meeting agenda (4‑0 vote)
• Approved consent agenda items, including March 10, 2026 minutes (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Nicollet County Board will receive updates on the federal fiscal impact to Health and Human Services and on a compensation and classification study for Human Resources. It will also discuss proposals to limit firearms for deer hunting, review official board positions, and get an update on the feasibility study for a new Public Works facility. No formal decisions are indicated in the agenda.

• Discussion of limiting firearms for deer hunting
• Public Works Facility Feasibility Study update
• Federal Fiscal Impact update for Health and Human Services
• Compensation and Classification Study update for Human Resources
• Discussion of MACSSA Legislative Committee

Board of Adjustment & Appeals

Planning & Zoning Advisory Commission

Drainage Authority

The Drainage Authority will vote to approve the meeting agenda. It will then approve the consent agenda, which includes the February 24, 2026 Drainage Minutes. Public appearances will be heard before the meeting is adjourned.

• Approval of Agenda
• Approval of Consent Agenda (February 24, 2026 Drainage Minutes)
• Public Appearances
• Adjourn Drainage Authority Meeting

The Nicollet County Drainage Authority approved the meeting agenda and the February 24, 2026 consent agenda item by unanimous vote. No other actions or decisions were taken.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Nicollet County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss public safety, housing, and infrastructure. The board is reviewing a hazard mitigation plan and funding recommendations for housing. They will also consider contracts and payments for public works projects.

• Resolution to adopt the 2025 Nicollet County Hazard Mitigation Plan
• Housing Advisory Committee funding recommendations
• Houston Engineering, Inc. services agreement amendment
• Final payment for Project SAP 052-030-003
• Award of bid for Project SAP 052-642-002

The Nicollet County Board adopted the 2025 Hazard Mitigation Plan and approved $16,000 from the Local Housing Trust Fund for short‑term housing. It authorized a final payment of $35,717.36 to ASTECH Corporation and approved a $1,757,421.08 bid award to Holtmeier Construction for project SAP‑052‑642‑002. The Board also approved a proclamation designating March as Women’s History Month.

• Adopted 2025 Nicollet County Hazard Mitigation Plan (motion carried, all in favor)
• Approved $16,000 Housing Advisory Committee funding recommendation (motion carried, all in favor)
• Approved final payment of $35,717.36 to ASTECH Corporation for Project SAP 052‑030‑003 (motion carried, all in favor)
• Awarded bid of $1,757,421.08 to Holtmeier Construction for Project SAP‑052‑642‑002 (motion carried, all in favor)
• Approved Houston Engineering, Inc. services agreement amendment (motion carried, all in favor)
• Approved proclamation of March as Women’s History Month (motion carried, all in favor)
• Approved per diems and expenses for commissioner reports and meetings (motion carried, all in favor)
• Approved agenda and consent agenda items (motions carried, all in favor)

Drainage Authority

The Nicollet County Drainage Authority will consider procedural items. Commissioners will vote to approve the meeting agenda and the February 10, 2026 drainage minutes as a consent agenda. The board will also address any public appearances before adjourning the meeting.

• Approval of Agenda
• Approval of Consent Agenda (February 10, 2026 Drainage Minutes)
• Public Appearances
• Adjourn Drainage Authority Meeting

The Nicollet County Drainage Authority approved its meeting agenda unanimously. The consent agenda, including the February 10, 2026 minutes, was also approved unanimously. No other actions were taken.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Nicollet County Board will discuss and potentially approve a grant contract with the Minnesota Department of Agriculture and a cooperative construction agreement for the County State‑Aid Highway 42 reconstruction project. Other items include a conditional use permit for Pentagon Materials Inc., a budget amendment for community corrections, and a joint powers agreement for Healthy Kids Minnesota.

• Approve Minnesota Department of Agriculture Grant Contract Agreement
• Consider Cooperative Construction Agreement – CSAH 42 Reconstruction Project
• Conditional Use Permit – Pentagon Materials Inc. (PLN26-01)
• Consider 2025 budget amendment for Community Corrections
• Consider Joint Powers Agreement: Healthy Kids Minnesota

The Nicollet County Board approved several items, including a 2025 Community Corrections budget amendment, a joint powers agreement for the Healthy Kids Minnesota program, and a $10,300 agriculture grant. Conditional use permits for two applicants were also approved. The board unanimously voted to transfer the SCMMCHRA Housing Choice Voucher program to the Mankato Economic Authority.

• Approved General Revenue Fund warrant of $320,895.24 (consent agenda) – all voting in favor
• Approved 2025 Community Corrections Budget Amendment – all voting in favor
• Approved Joint Powers Agreement: Healthy Kids Minnesota – all voting in favor
• Approved Conditional Use Permit PLN26-01 for Marty Preusser/Pentagon Materials – all voting in favor
• Approved Conditional Use Permit PLN26-04 for Noah Klaseus – all voting in favor
• Approved Minnesota Department of Agriculture grant contract of $10,300 – all voting in favor
• Approved Cooperative Construction Agreement for CSAH 42 Reconstruction project – all voting in favor
• Approved voluntary transfer of SCMMCHRA Housing Choice Voucher program to Mankato Economic Authority – unanimous roll‑call vote

Board of Commissioners

The Nicollet County Board of Commissioners will hold a workshop to discuss several administrative and service updates. Key topics include a joint powers agreement regarding cannabis and a software upgrade for workforce management.

• Discussion of Cannabis Joint Powers Agreement
• Discussion of UKG Pro Workforce Management Upgrade
• Compensation and Classification Study Update
• Discussion of limiting firearms for deer hunting
• Discussion of Official Board Position Resolution

Board of Commissioners

Board of Adjustment & Appeals

Planning & Zoning Advisory Commission

Board of Commissioners

The Nicollet County Board of Commissioners will discuss rescheduling a public hearing on zoning ordinance revisions and will consider allocating opioid settlement funds to cover DARE program training and lodging costs. The meeting also includes routine approvals such as the consent agenda, per diems and expenses, and other standard items.

• Reschedule public hearing date for zoning ordinance revisions
• Consider use of opioid funds to pay for DARE training and lodging
• Approve per diems and expenses
• Approval of consent agenda (bills, Jan. 27 board minutes, end of probations)
• Public appearances

The Nicollet County Board approved its agenda and consent items, including warrants totaling $473,800.70. It rescheduled the public hearing on zoning‑ordinance revisions to March 24, 2026, and authorized up to $3,000 of opioid funds for DARE program training and lodging. The board also approved per diems and expenses for commissioner‑report meetings before adjourning.

• Approved agenda (all voting in favor)
• Approved consent agenda items and warrants totaling $473,800.70 (all voting in favor)
• Set public hearing for zoning‑ordinance amendment to March 24, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. (all voting in favor)
• Approved use of up to $3,000 opioid funds for DARE training and lodging (all voting in favor)
• Approved per diems and expenses for commissioner‑report meetings (all voting in favor)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:06 a.m. (all voting in favor)

Drainage Authority

The Drainage Authority will consider routine items. Commissioners will vote to approve the meeting agenda and the consent agenda, which includes the January 27, 2026 Drainage Minutes. A period for public appearances will follow, after which the meeting will be adjourned.

• Approval of agenda
• Approval of consent agenda (January 27, 2026 Drainage Minutes)
• Public appearances
• Adjournment of the meeting

The Nicollet County Drainage Authority approved its agenda by a unanimous vote. The consent agenda, including the January 27, 2026 minutes, was also approved unanimously. No public appearances were recorded, and the meeting adjourned at 9:07 a.m.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:07 a.m.

Board Workshops

The Board will hear presentations on rural public health innovation, the Healthy Kids program, and updates on the SHIP project. It will also discuss the potential effects of a federal government shutdown on county services. No formal decisions are noted in the agenda.

• Collaborative of Rural Public Health Innovation presentation
• Healthy Kids program presentation
• SHIP Project updates
• Discussion of Federal Government Shutdown

Board of Commissioners

The Nicollet County Board of Commissioners will discuss the Minnesota River - Mankato Watershed Comprehensive Watershed Management Plan and set a date for a public hearing on zoning ordinance revisions. The board is also reviewing several 2026 library and waste collection contracts.

• 2026 St. Peter Library Contract
• 2026 North Mankato Library and Bookmobile Contracts
• 2026 Solid Waste Collection and Transportation Licenses
• Minnesota River - Mankato Watershed Comprehensive Watershed Management Plan
• AIA Document B132-2019 with Vetter Johnson Architects, Inc.

The Nicollet County Board approved the AIA Document B132-2019 with Vetter Johnson Architects for a $500,000 re‑roof project at the Government Center. It also adopted resolutions for the TH 169 Coalition dissolution, the Minnesota River‑Mankato Watershed Management Plan, and set a February 24 public hearing on a zoning ordinance amendment. Additional items approved included the consent agenda, Q4 2025 donations of $15,403, and commissioner per diems.

• Approved consent agenda items (library contracts, solid waste licenses, juvenile detention contract, auditor warrants) – all in favor
• Approved Resolution for Quarter 4 2025 donations of $15,403 – unanimous
• Approved Resolution supporting dissolution of TH 169 Coalition – unanimous
• Set public hearing for zoning ordinance amendment on Feb 24, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. – all in favor
• Approved Resolution to adopt and implement Minnesota River‑Mankato Watershed Management Plan – carried on roll‑call vote
• Approved AIA Document B132-2019 with Vetter Johnson Architects for Government Center re‑roof project estimated $500,000 – all in favor
• Approved per diems and expenses for commissioner reports – all in favor

Drainage Authority

The Nicollet County Drainage Authority meeting on January 27, 2026 will approve its agenda and consent agenda. It will then discuss public services items, specifically the CD38A construction contract and the Findings of Fact and Order of Establishment for the CD61 Improvement Project.

• Approval of agenda
• Approval of consent agenda (January 6, 2026 Drainage Minutes)
• Consider CD38A construction contract
• Consider approval of Findings of Fact and Order of Establishment for CD61 Improvement Project

The Authority unanimously approved the meeting agenda and consent agenda items. It approved a $380,113.60 construction contract with MSB Excavating & Tiling for CD38A. It also adopted the Final Engineer’s and Viewers’ Reports and issued an order for the CD61 Improvement Project. The meeting adjourned at 9:37 a.m.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items (unanimous)
• Approved CD38A construction contract $380,113.60 with MSB Excavating & Tiling (unanimous)
• Approved Findings of Fact and Order for CD61 Improvement Project (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Nicollet County Board will discuss several operational items, including the dissolution of the TH 169 Coalition and the final fund balance distribution to Brown Nicollet Community Health. Health and Human Services will review financial assistance programs and an EVA update. Property and Public Services will consider solid waste ordinance enforcement and revisions to the land use ordinance covering floodplain and SSTS. The Administration will address the 2026 CIP project for the Government Center roof and other policy topics.

• Dissolution of the TH 169 Coalition (Public Works)
• Distribution of final fund balance to Brown Nicollet Community Health (Finance)
• Discussion of HHS financial assistance programs and EVA update (Health and Human Services)
• Revisions to Land Use Ordinance – floodplain and SSTS (Property and Public Services)
• CIP 2026 Project – Government Center roof (Administration)

Planning & Zoning Advisory Commission

Board of Adjustment & Appeals

Board of Commissioners

The Nicollet County Board will hear discussion items from department leaders, focusing on health and human services challenges and upcoming legal issues. Topics include Minnesota's crisis in services for children and adults with complex needs, federal SNAP and Medicaid changes, and pending legislation reviewed by the County Attorney. The meeting also includes comments from federal and state officials.

• Health & Human Services: crisis in services for children & adults with complex needs
• Health & Human Services: fiscal needs for Minnesota African American Family Preservation Act
• Health & Human Services: cost and workload impacts of federal SNAP and Medicaid changes (H.R.1)
• County Attorney: review of Brady/Giglio legislation and evidence disclosure statutes
• County Attorney: amendments to Minnesota Statutes §§ 611.40‑611.59 and MRRA offenses

Drainage Authority

The Drainage Authority will meet following the Board of Commissioners. The agenda includes approving minutes from December 16, 2025, and a public hearing on the final engineers report for CD 61.

• Approval of December 16, 2025 Drainage Minutes
• Public Hearing: CD 61 Final Engineers Report (10:00 am)
• CD 86 Repair Projects Update

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will elect a Chair and Vice-Chair for 2026. Members will consider resolutions regarding the 2026 meeting schedule, official newspaper publications, and minimum salaries for the County Sheriff and Attorney.

• Election of 2026 Board Chair and Vice-Chair
• Alliance Contracting, Inc. construction agreement
• MNDOT Limited Use Permit and resolution for a non-motorized trail
• Resolution setting minimum salaries for the County Sheriff and Attorney
• 2026 Gopher Bounty Resolution