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Nicollet County, Minnesota

Nicollet County public meetings in 2024

44 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Tue Dec 17, 2024 · 00:00

Board of Commissioners

Board to vote on 2025 budget, levy, and cannabis ordinance

The Nicollet County Board of Commissioners will vote on the 2025 budget, tax levy, and fee schedule. The board will also hold a public hearing on a proposed cannabis ordinance and approve various contracts and legal agreements.

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Tue Dec 17, 2024 · 00:00

Drainage Authority

Nicollet County Drainage Authority approves ditch repair reports

The Nicollet County Drainage Authority met to conduct regular business. The body approved the meeting agenda and several ditch repair reports.

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Mon Dec 16, 2024 · 00:00

Board of Adjustment & Appeals

Board of Adjustment & Appeals to set 2025 meeting schedule

The Board of Adjustment & Appeals will meet to review the minutes from November 18, 2024. The board is also scheduled to discuss the 2025 Board of Adjustments & Appeals Schedule.

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Mon Dec 16, 2024 · 00:00

Planning & Zoning Advisory Commission

Planning & Zoning Advisory Commission reviews zoning aspects of cannabis ordinance

The commission will hold a public hearing to review the zoning provisions of Nicollet County's proposed Cannabis Ordinance, including which districts may permit cannabis-related uses and the required setbacks. The meeting also includes routine items such as approving prior minutes, reviewing permits, and setting the 2025 commission meeting schedule. No decisions are recorded for the ordinance at this time.

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Thu Dec 12, 2024 · 00:00

Board Workshops

Board will receive an update on Public Works Master Planning Phase 1

The board will hear a presentation from David Drown & Associates. It will receive an update on the Public Works Master Planning Phase 1. Members will discuss the salary of elected officials and review procurement policies.

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Mon Dec 9, 2024 · 00:00

MN River - Mankato Watershed: Policy Committee

Policy Committee to review priority issues and goals for MN River-Mankato watershed

The Policy Committee will consider approving the working draft of Plan Section 3 regarding priority issues. The body will also review draft measurable goals and priority resources for specific subwatersheds.

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Thu Dec 5, 2024 · 00:00

Board of Commissioners

Nicollet County holds public input meeting on proposed 2025 budget and tax levy

The Board of Commissioners is presenting a proposed 2025 budget of $57,352,173 and a property tax levy of $27,335,294. The meeting is dedicated to providing an overview of these financial plans and collecting public input.

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Tue Nov 26, 2024 · 00:00

Board of Commissioners

Nicollet County Board to discuss Elixir Building litigation and cannabis ordinance

The Board of Commissioners will hold a closed session regarding potential litigation and the disposition of the Elixir Building. The meeting includes setting a public hearing for a cannabis ordinance and reviewing several health and human services grant agreements.

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Tue Nov 26, 2024 · 00:00

Drainage Authority

Drainage Authority approves recommendations for CD 86A Pumping Station

The Nicollet County Drainage Authority met on November 26, 2024. Commissioners approved the agenda and a consent item for the November 12, 2024 minutes. The board considered Ditch Inspector Henry’s request to implement Addendums 1 and 2 recommendations for the CD 86A Pumping Station and approved those recommendations. The meeting adjourned at 10:34 a.m.

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Tue Nov 19, 2024 · 00:00

Board Workshops

Board will discuss capital plan, cannabis ordinance and other county services

The Nicollet County Board will hold a workshop on November 19, 2024 at the County Government Center. Topics include a presentation by MRCI, updates on veteran services, mental health and the African American Family Preservation and Child Welfare Disproportionality Act. The board will review the 2025‑2029 Capital Improvement Plan, discuss household hazardous waste activities, a cannabis ordinance, drainage ditch items, and elected officials’ salaries.

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Mon Nov 18, 2024 · 00:00

Board of Adjustment & Appeals

Nicollet County Board of Adjustment & Appeals meeting scheduled for Nov 18

The board will meet to conduct regular business. The only listed public hearing has been withdrawn.

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Mon Nov 18, 2024 · 00:00

Planning & Zoning Advisory Commission

Planning Commission to hold public hearings on land survey and permit modifications

The Planning & Zoning Advisory Commission will hold two public hearings regarding land use requests in Traverse and Courtland Townships. The body will also review zoning permits and previous meeting minutes.

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Tue Nov 12, 2024 · 00:00

Board of Commissioners

Board sets date for 2025 capital improvement plan public hearing

The Nicollet County Board of Commissioners will meet to approve consent agenda items, discuss health and human services contracts, and set a date for a public hearing regarding the 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Plan. The meeting also includes a closed session for labor negotiations.

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Tue Nov 12, 2024 · 00:00

Drainage Authority

Drainage Authority approved agenda and minutes; public raised CD86A concerns

The Nicollet County Drainage Authority approved its meeting agenda unanimously. It also approved the October 22, 2024 Drainage Authority minutes as a consent agenda item. A member of the public, Lynn Fluegge, appeared to voice concerns related to CD86A. The meeting adjourned at 9:52 a.m.

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Wed Oct 23, 2024 · 00:00

MN River - Mankato Watershed: Steering Team

Steering Committee approves priority issues for Minnesota River‑Mankato watershed

The Steering Committee met on Oct 23, 2024 at the Nicollet County Courthouse to review and adopt several planning documents. Members approved the final logo, the advisory committee roster, the Land and Water Resources Narrative, and the set of priority issues for the Minnesota River‑Mankato watershed. The committee discussed geospatial prioritization goals and reviewed logistics for an upcoming Advisory Committee meeting. Action items included scheduling the Policy Committee meeting for Nov 12 and the Advisory Committee meeting for Nov 22.

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Tue Oct 22, 2024 · 00:00

Board of Commissioners

Board to consider resolutions, grants, and a proclamation for Cybersecurity Awareness Month

The Nicollet County Board of Commissioners will consider resolutions for health insurance funding, a veterans support initiative, and a grant for child welfare screening. The board will also approve a proclamation for Cybersecurity Awareness Month and review a purchase of service agreement with the Brown County Evaluation Center.

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Tue Oct 22, 2024 · 00:00

Drainage Authority

Board resolves to acquire right-of-way for CSAH 6 reconstruction project

The Nicollet County Drainage Authority approved its agenda and consent items, held a closed session on potential litigation for the County Ditch 86A Improvement Project (no action taken), and considered a repair request for County Ditch 30A (no action taken). The Authority adopted a resolution authorizing the Board of Commissioners to acquire new right-of-way and temporary easements needed to reconstruct and widen County State Aid Highway 6 (project SAP 052‑606‑007). The resolution also directs the county attorney to pursue eminent‑domain proceedings if necessary.

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Mon Oct 21, 2024 · 00:00

Planning & Zoning Advisory Commission

Commission to consider United Farmers Cooperative replat and grain bin permit

The Planning & Zoning Advisory Commission will hold public hearings regarding two requests from United Farmers Cooperative in Lafayette Township. The requests include combining five parcels into a new subdivision and obtaining a permit for a tall grain bin.

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Mon Oct 21, 2024 · 00:00

Board of Adjustment & Appeals

Board to consider variance reducing setbacks for septic system on parcel 01.683.0070

The Board of Adjustment & Appeals will hold a public hearing on variance PLN24-17, a request by Pete Forrey of Forrey Septic Systems & Excavating on behalf of Joyce Cornelius to reduce the township right‑of‑way, side‑yard, property line, and structural setbacks for a replacement septic system located in Oak Grove Subdivision No. 3, parcel 01.683.0070 in Belgrade Township. The request seeks to lower the required setbacks from 35 ft to 0 ft for the township right‑of‑way, from 20 ft to 0 ft for the side‑yard, and from 10 ft and 20 ft to 0 ft for the holding tank and drain field. The Board will vote on the variance after staff recommendation and public comments. The agenda also includes routine items such as approval of the September 16, 2024 minutes and review of cancellations and additions.

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Tue Oct 15, 2024 · 00:00

Board Workshops

Nicollet County Board conducts Public Works Road Tour

The Board of Commissioners is conducting a Public Works Road Tour on October 15, 2024. This tour replaces the regularly scheduled Board Workshop.

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Mon Oct 14, 2024 · 00:00

MN River - Mankato Watershed: Policy Committee

Policy Committee approves Land and Water Resources Narrative draft

The Nicollet County Policy Committee will vote to approve the meeting agenda, minutes, and financial statements. It will also approve the advisory committee roster and the Land and Water Resources Narrative as a working draft section of the Comprehensive Watershed Management Plan. The committee will adopt priority issue rankings and discuss next steps for priority issues and measurable goals. Future action items include scheduling the Steering Committee meeting on October 23 and the next Policy Committee meeting on November 11.

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Tue Oct 8, 2024 · 00:00

Board of Commissioners

Board will consider transferring excess municipal construction funds to regular funds

The Nicollet County Board of Commissioners will approve the agenda and consent items, then consider a proclamation for 4‑H Week 2025, adopt revisions to several environmental health ordinances, and review a resolution to move excess municipal construction funds to the regular construction account along with a snow‑removal agreement with the City of New Ulm. Additional items include a medical insurance renewal for 2025 and various committee reports.

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Tue Oct 8, 2024 · 00:00

Drainage Authority

Nicollet County Drainage Authority approves ditch repair report

The Nicollet County Drainage Authority met to conduct regular business. The body approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from September 24, 2024.

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Wed Sep 25, 2024 · 00:00

MN River - Mankato Watershed: Steering Team

Steering Committee to recommend Land and Water Resources Narrative to Policy Committee

The Steering Committee will review updates to the logo, style guide, and advisory roster, then present the revised Land and Water Resources Narrative for Policy Committee approval. It will also review and recommend revised plan issues and priority issues for the same approval. A discussion will cover the new plan section on priority issues, planning regions, and the process for revisions. The meeting will conclude with next‑step recommendations for geospatial prioritization and scheduling future committee meetings.

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Tue Sep 24, 2024 · 00:00

Board of Commissioners

Nicollet County to hold public hearings on lodging and health ordinances

The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on ordinances regarding lodging, food and beverage, swimming pools, and manufactured home parks. The board will also consider the 2025 preliminary property tax levy and set a public hearing date for fee schedule amendments.

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Tue Sep 24, 2024 · 00:00

Drainage Authority

Board directs staff to negotiate contract with Houston Engineering for drainage alternatives

The Nicollet County Drainage Authority reviewed the CD86A Pumping Station Design Report presented by Houston Engineering, Inc. The Authority approved a motion directing staff to negotiate a contract with Houston Engineering to develop specifications, plans, and processes for alternates 1A, 2B, 3B, 5E, and 6B. The board also expressed interest in obtaining more information about winter maintenance of the system.

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Tue Sep 17, 2024 · 00:00

Board Workshops

Board will discuss the 2025 county budget during the meeting

The Nicollet County Board will meet on September 17, 2024 at the County Government Center. The agenda includes discussions on a medical transportation contract, a cannabis ordinance, drainage authority items, hazardous waste activities, a personnel board of appeals update, a total compensation request for proposals, and the 2025 budget. No decisions are indicated; the items are listed for discussion. The meeting is scheduled to adjourn at 2:00 p.m.

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Mon Sep 16, 2024 · 00:00

Board of Adjustment & Appeals

Public hearing on septic system variance for Oak Grove Subdivision

The Board of Adjustment & Appeals will hold a public hearing (PLN24-17) to consider a request to reduce the property line, right‑of‑way, and structural setbacks for a replacement septic system. The request concerns the North ½ of Lot 6 and all of Lot 7, Block 1 in Oak Grove Subdivision No 3, Belgrade Township (Parcel 01.683.0070) within the Urban/Rural Residential and Conservancy Zoning Districts. The agenda also includes routine items such as approval of the August 19, 2024 minutes and findings of fact for prior variance applications.

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Mon Sep 16, 2024 · 00:00

Planning & Zoning Advisory Commission

Commission recommends approval of 30,000‑gal propane bulk storage permit

The Planning & Zoning Advisory Commission will vote on a conditional use permit for a 30,000‑gallon propane bulk storage container at United Farmers Cooperative’s Klossner site in the Limited Industry Zoning District. It will also consider a rezoning request for parcels 06.103.0400, 06.103.0300, and 06.103.0210 from Rural Townsite or Agricultural Preservation to Limited Industry. Both items have been recommended for approval with conditions, and prior informational presentations on accessory dwelling units and propane storage standards were reviewed.

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Tue Sep 10, 2024 · 00:00

Board of Commissioners

Nicollet County Board to discuss cannabis zoning and financial system contract

The Board of Commissioners will consider a delegation agreement for cannabis zoning and land use and ratify a financial system contract addendum. A separate Drainage Authority meeting will address ditch repairs and annual maintenance levies.

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Tue Sep 10, 2024 · 00:00

Drainage Authority

Drainage Authority appoints engineer for CD61 and approves ditch redeterminations

The Nicollet County Drainage Authority appointed Houston Engineering to conduct a survey for the CD61 Improvement Petition. The board also approved findings of fact and orders for benefit redeterminations on six county ditches and approved annual maintenance levies for systems with negative balances.

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Mon Sep 9, 2024 · 00:00

MN River - Mankato Watershed: Policy Committee

Policy Committee reviews public kickoff survey and plans next steps

The Minnesota River–Mankato 1W1P Policy Committee will discuss the summary of two public kickoff events held on July 23 and July 30, 2024, including the 75 survey responses. It will also receive a status update on the watershed plan, talk about the Advisory Committee roster and meeting frequency, and set dates for the next Steering Committee (Sept 25) and Policy Committee (Oct 14) meetings.

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Wed Aug 28, 2024 · 00:00

MN River - Mankato Watershed: Steering Team

Steering Committee to discuss Minnesota River - Mankato Watershed draft plan

The Steering Committee is reviewing public kickoff results and drafting the Land and Water Resources narrative. The body will brainstorm missing issues for the draft plan and decide on the Advisory Committee roster and meeting frequency.

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Tue Aug 27, 2024 · 00:00

Board of Commissioners

Public hearing continues on amendment to the Official Zoning Map

The Nicollet County Board of Commissioners will hold a continuation public hearing on an amendment to the Official Zoning Map. The meeting also includes resolutions to create an Absentee Ballot Board and County UOCAVA Ballot Board for the November 5 election, to appoint the County Assessor, and to designate North Mankato as the responsible government unit for the AUAR process. Additional items are a presentation by the Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation and a public works facility study agreement.

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Tue Aug 27, 2024 · 00:00

Drainage Authority

Drainage Authority approves cleaning contracts for County Ditches 86A, 46A, 47A, and 78

The Nicollet County Drainage Authority approved a cleaning contract for County Ditch 86A with Tim and Mary Waibel. It also approved landowner cleaning requests for ditches CD46A, CD47A, and CD78. All motions were carried with unanimous or full support.

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Tue Aug 20, 2024 · 00:00

Board Workshops

Nicollet County Board discusses cannabis ordinance and infrastructure repairs

The Board is holding a workshop to discuss environmental health ordinances, cannabis enforcement authority, and various public works projects. The meeting includes a presentation on Connecting Nicollet County and a review of an energy cost pilot program.

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Mon Aug 19, 2024 · 00:00

Board of Adjustment & Appeals

Board to hear setback and construction variances for cooperative and residence

The Board of Adjustment & Appeals will hold public hearings regarding two zoning variance requests. One involves a bulk storage tank for a cooperative, and the other concerns a home addition in a bluff area.

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Mon Aug 19, 2024 · 00:00

Planning & Zoning Advisory Commission

Commission to review propane tank installation and rezoning in Lafayette Township

The Planning & Zoning Advisory Commission will hold public hearings for two requests from United Farmers Cooperative. The body is considering a permit for a bulk storage tank and a request to rezone three parcels to Limited Industry.

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Tue Aug 13, 2024 · 00:00

Board of Commissioners

Nicollet County Board to consider petty cash increase and ditch repairs

The Board of Commissioners will discuss a petty cash increase for the Public Services Department. Following that, the Drainage Authority will consider repair reports for ditches 24-017 through 24-023.

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Tue Aug 13, 2024 · 00:00

Drainage Authority

Nicollet County Drainage Authority approves ditch repair reports

The Nicollet County Drainage Authority met to approve the agenda and consent items. The body approved the minutes from July 23, 2024, and several ditch repair reports.

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Tue Jul 23, 2024 · 00:00

Board of Commissioners

Public hearing set to amend Lafayette Township zoning map

The Board will hold a public hearing to consider an amendment to the Official Zoning Map in Lafayette Township. It will also discuss a Statewide Affordable Housing Aid budget proposal, a Minnesota Property Tax Forfeiture class‑action settlement, and review 2024 Quarter 2 donations. The Drainage Authority will hear final redeterminations for several ditch systems and consider appointing an engineer for the CD38A Improvement Petition.

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Tue Jul 23, 2024 · 00:00

Drainage Authority

Drainage Authority approves findings for nine ditch redeterminations

The Nicollet County Drainage Authority met to review and approve Findings of Fact and Orders for several ditch redeterminations. The body also heard concerns from a resident regarding CD86A.

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Mon Jul 15, 2024 · 00:00

Planning & Zoning Advisory Commission

Commission to hear propane tank and rezoning requests in Lafayette Township

The Planning & Zoning Advisory Commission will hold public hearings for two requests from United Farmers Cooperative. The body will discuss the placement of a bulk propane tank and the rezoning of three parcels to Limited Industry.

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Tue Jul 9, 2024 · 00:00

Board of Commissioners

Nicollet County Board to discuss highway plans and emergency declarations

The Board of Commissioners will review MnDOT's Capital Highway Investment Plan and consider a resolution declaring a state of emergency. The Drainage Authority will also hold a public hearing regarding several county ditches.

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