Nicollet County public meetings in 2025

Board Workshops

The Nicollet County Board will meet for a workshop to discuss the South Central Minnesota Multi-County Housing and Redevelopment Authority. No other items are listed for decision or discussion.

• Discussion of South Central Minnesota Multi-County Housing and Redevelopment Authority

Board of Commissioners

The Nicollet County Board of Commissioners will meet on December 22, 2025 at 2:30 p.m. in the Board Room of the Nicollet County Government Center. The agenda includes standard procedural items such as the pledge of allegiance, silence of cell phones, approval of the agenda, and public appearances. The board will discuss the South Central Minnesota Multi-County Housing and Redevelopment Authority. The meeting will adjourn after the discussion.

• Discussion of South Central Minnesota Multi-County Housing and Redevelopment Authority

Board of Commissioners

The Nicollet County Board of Commissioners will consider several contracts and agreements, including a snowmobile grant and legal services contracts. A public hearing at 9:15 a.m. will address the adoption of the Capital Improvement Plan for 2026‑2030. Additional items include an opioid funds request, a service agreement purchase, and several resolutions on fees, levies, and budget matters.

• Public hearing on Capital Improvement Plan 2026‑2030, Resolution and Plan Adoption (9:15 a.m.)
• Consideration of Opioid Funds Request by the Sheriff’s Office
• Consideration of 2026 purchase of service agreement for Brown County Evaluation Center, Inc.
• Public hearing on 2026 Fee Schedule and Resolution (9:30 a.m.)
• Consideration of 2026 Levy Resolution and 2026 Budget Resolution

Drainage Authority

The meeting agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. The body will review the agenda and the minutes from the November 25, 2025 meeting.

• Approval of November 25, 2025 Drainage Minutes

Board of Commissioners

The Nicollet County Board of Commissioners will discuss updates to the Public Works Facility study, the structure of the Community Health and Human Services Advisory Committee, and a review of the 2026‑2030 Capital Improvement Plan. They will also consider 2026 elected officials' salaries and the 2026 budget. No decisions are recorded in the agenda.

• Public Works Facility Study Update
• Community Health and Human Services Advisory Committee Structure
• Review of 2026‑2030 Capital Improvement Plan
• Discussion of 2026 elected officials' salaries
• Review of 2026 budget

General

The Board of Commissioners will hear a presentation on the 2026 county budget and proposed levy. The meeting includes introductions, public input, and adjournment. No specific actions are listed beyond the presentation.

• 2026 Budget and Levy Presentation (administration item)
• Notice of scheduled meetings for December (informational item)

Drainage Authority

The Nicollet County Drainage Authority will meet to review ditch repair reports and discuss improvement bids. The body is also scheduling a public hearing for CD61 FER.

• Ditch repair reports 25-040 through 25-048
• Setting a public hearing date for CD61 FER
• Improvement bid recommendation for CD38A

The Drainage Authority unanimously approved the agenda and consent items. It set a public hearing for the CD61 FER project on Jan. 6, 2026. The board accepted the lowest bid of $380,113.60 from MSB Excavating and Tiling for the CD38A Improvement Project and authorized an additional 20% ($76,022.72) for potential change orders.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items (unanimous)
• Approved public hearing date for CD61 FER on Jan 6, 2026 (unanimous)
• Accepted bid from MSB Excavating and Tiling, LLC for CD38A Improvement Project at $380,113.60 (unanimous)
• Approved additional 20% contract amount ($76,022.72) for change orders and authorized staff representative (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Nicollet County Board of Commissioners will discuss several agreements and resolutions, including a fund transfer between construction accounts, a MnDOT right‑of‑way easement, and health‑service contracts. They will also review the 2026‑2027 Minnesota River Valley Drug Task Force joint powers agreement and natural resources block grant agreements. The meeting includes routine approvals of agenda items, minutes, and per‑diems.

• Acceptance of the 2026‑2027 Minnesota River Valley Drug Task Force Joint Powers Agreement
• FY 2026 and FY 2027 Natural Resources Block Grant Agreement
• Consider 2026 Master Contract for MFIP/DWP and Notice of Funds Available
• Consider MnDOT Right of Way Easement
• Consider Resolution Transferring Excess Municipal Construction Funds to Regular Construction Funds Account

The Board approved the purchase of a temporary right-of-way easement for MnDOT on County property. It also approved the 2026 Master Contract for MFIP/DWP, a proclamation for Health and Human Services Worker Day, and several financial resolutions including the AgBMP low‑interest loan and transfer of excess construction funds. All motions passed with unanimous support.

• Approved MnDOT temporary right-of-way easement purchase (all voting in favor)
• Approved 2026 Master Contract Agreement for MFIP/DWP (all voting in favor)
• Approved proclamation for County, City, Tribal and State Health and Human Services Worker Day (all voting in favor)
• Approved regular scheduled payments for December 2025 and January 2026 (all voting in favor)
• Approved AgBMP Low-Interest Loan Project septic lien resolution (all voting in favor)
• Approved transfer of excess municipal construction funds to regular construction funds (all voting in favor)
• Approved IPS Acknowledgment of Support for MRCI (all voting in favor)
• Approved per diems and expenses for commissioner reports (all voting in favor)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a workshop to discuss several departmental updates and policy reviews. The meeting focuses on information sharing and discussion rather than final votes.

• Human Services IT Systems Modernization Review
• Housing Prioritization Policy discussion
• Cannabis Joint Powers Agreement discussion
• Opioid Funds discussion
• Minnesota Paid Leave (MPL) and Earned Safe and Sick Time (ESST) policies

Board of Commissioners

The Nicollet County Board of Commissioners will consider a public hearing on the County's Capital Improvement Plan for 2026‑2030. They will also review and approve the consent agenda, which includes the October 28, 2025 board minutes and the Nicollet County Community Corrections Agreement. An amendment to the agreement with the University of Minnesota Extension will be discussed, and per‑diems and expenses will be approved.

• Approval of consent agenda items (including October 28, 2025 board minutes and Community Corrections Agreement)
• Set public hearing for Capital Improvement Plan 2026‑2030
• Consider Amendment #1 to the agreement with the Regents of the University of Minnesota Extension
• Approve per diems and expenses

The Board approved its agenda and consent agenda unanimously. It scheduled a public hearing on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 9:15 a.m. to discuss the 2026‑2030 Capital Improvement Plan. The Board also approved Amendment #1 to the University of Minnesota Extension agreement and authorized payment of per diems and expenses for commissioner reports.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items (unanimous)
• Set public hearing for Dec 16, 2025 on 2026‑2030 Capital Improvement Plan (unanimous)
• Approved Amendment #1 to University of Minnesota Extension agreement (unanimous)
• Approved per diems and expenses for commissioner reports (unanimous)

Drainage Authority

The Drainage Authority will approve its meeting agenda and a consent agenda that includes the October 28 2025 drainage minutes. It will then hear any public appearances. Finally, the board will consider the ditch‑repair report numbered 25‑037.

• Approval of agenda
• Approval of consent agenda (includes October 28, 2025 drainage minutes)
• Public appearances
• Consider ditch repair report 25-037

The Nicollet County Drainage Authority met on Nov. 10, 2025. Commissioners approved the meeting agenda and consent agenda items unanimously. They also approved Ditch Repair Report 25-037, authorizing pump removal, re‑installation, verification, and on‑call service by Quality Flow. All motions carried unanimously.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items (unanimous)
• Approved Ditch Repair Report 25-037 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Nicollet County Board of Commissioners will review several agenda items, including a retirement resolution for the Sheriff and a resolution to approve Quarter 3 2025 donations. They will also consider a 2025 budget change request and proclamations supporting veterans and Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Property Services will discuss three conditional use permits for individual applicants.

• Consider Retirement Resolution for the Sheriff
• Consider Resolution to Approve Quarter 3 2025 Donations
• Consider 2025 Budget Change Request
• Conditional Use Permit PLN25-12 for Chris Schutrop
• Conditional Use Permit PLN25-15 for Christine Engel

The Nicollet County Board approved the agenda addition, the consent agenda with auditor and commissioner warrants, and proclamations honoring veterans and Cybersecurity Awareness Month. It also approved a 2025 budget change request, quarter‑3 donation resolution, and three conditional‑use permits for a solar system, a dog‑training kennel, and a Level 2 home occupation. Additionally, the Board accepted Sheriff Lange’s retirement, created a position‑review process, and designated Dr. Shelley Reicks, DVM, as the hearing officer for dangerous‑dog cases.

• Approved agenda addition to consider a hearing officer for dangerous‑dog hearings (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda and warrants: General Revenue $129,968.31; Road & Bridge $136,579.04; Human Services $294,027.77 (unanimous)
• Approved proclamation supporting Operation Green Light for veterans (unanimous)
• Approved proclamation recognizing October as Cybersecurity Awareness Month (unanimous)
• Approved Quarter 3 2025 Donations resolution (unanimous roll‑call)
• Approved 2025 Budget Change Request after debt service issuance paid off (unanimous roll‑call)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit PLN25-12 for a 90‑kWh solar system (unanimous)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit PLN25-15 for a dog‑training kennel (unanimous)

Drainage Authority

The Drainage Authority will approve its meeting agenda. It will also approve a consent agenda that includes the October 14, 2025 Drainage Minutes. After a period for public appearances, the board will adjourn the meeting.

• Approval of agenda
• Approval of consent agenda (October 14, 2025 Drainage Minutes)
• Public appearances
• Adjournment of meeting

The board approved the meeting agenda with a unanimous motion. It also approved the consent agenda, which included the October 14, 2025 minutes, by unanimous vote. No public appearances were recorded. The meeting was adjourned at 9:43 a.m.

• Approved agenda (unanimously)
• Approved consent agenda items, including October 14, 2025 minutes (unanimously)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:43 a.m.

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is conducting a Public Works Road Tour on October 21, 2025. This tour takes the place of the regularly scheduled Board Workshop.

• Public Works Road Tour starting at 8:15 a.m. at 1700 Sunrise Drive in St. Peter

Board of Commissioners

The Nicollet County Board of Commissioners will discuss the use of opioid settlement funds and authorize related agreements. The board is also reviewing health service grants and a snow removal agreement with the City of New Ulm.

• Authorization for County Attorney to sign Opioid Agreements
• Statewide Health Improvement Partnership (SHIP) Master Grant Agreement
• 2026-2027 MFIP Biennial Service Agreement
• Conditional Use Permit PLN25-11 for Adam Hoffmann with M.R. Paving
• Snow Removal Agreement with City of New Ulm

The Nicollet County Board approved the County Attorney's authority to execute future opioid settlement agreements after consulting the County Administrator. It also approved the SHIP Master Grant Agreement, the 2026‑2027 MFIP Biennial Service Agreement, a snow and ice removal agreement with the City of New Ulm, and the 2026 medical insurance renewal with signing authority for the HR Director. All of these items were adopted with unanimous support.

• Authorized County Attorney to execute future opioid settlement agreements (unanimous)
• Approved SHIP Master Grant Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved 2026‑2027 MFIP Biennial Service Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Snow and Ice Removal Agreement with City of New Ulm (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 medical insurance renewal and authorized HR Director to sign (unanimous)
• Approved Commissioner warrants: General Revenue Fund $182,593.37, Road & Bridge Fund $137,790.89, Human Services Fund $310,266.06 (unanimous)
• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items (unanimous)

Drainage Authority

The Nicollet County Drainage Authority will meet to approve the agenda and previous meeting minutes. The body will discuss 2025 annual ditch maintenance levies.

• 2025 Annual Ditch Maintenance Levies

The board unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda items. Commissioners Zins and Kolars moved to approve the 2025 annual ditch maintenance levies, which passed with all votes in favor. No other actions were taken.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 annual ditch maintenance levies (all votes in favor)

General

The Nicollet-Sibley Joint Drainage Authority will meet to discuss orders for redetermination for several joint ditch systems. One item includes a ditch cleaning request.

• Joint Ditch 1A Order for Redetermination
• Joint Ditch 1A Lateral 1 Order for Redetermination
• Joint Ditch 6 Order for Redetermination
• Joint Ditch 13 Order for Redetermination and Ditch Cleaning Request
• Joint Ditch 14, 15, and 16 Orders for Redetermination

Board of Commissioners

The Nicollet County Board of Commissioners will consider and vote on several agenda items, including the approval of a Joint Powers Agreement with the Minnesota Crimes Against Children Task Force. Other items include a presentation from MnDOT on the Capital Highway Investment Plan, a resolution on the Transforming Tomorrow Together 2040 Regional Plan, and discussion of the 2026 Preliminary Property Tax Levy. The meeting also covers health and human services funding recommendations and a secondary manufacturer opioid settlement agreement.

• Approve Joint Powers Agreement with Minnesota Crimes Against Children Task Force
• MnDOT presentation on Capital Highway Investment Plan (CHIP) outreach
• Consider resolution for Transforming Tomorrow Together 2040 Regional Plan
• Discuss 2026 Preliminary Property Tax Levy and budget setting
• Review Secondary Manufacturer Opioid Settlement Participation Agreement

The board approved a resolution supporting the Transforming Tomorrow Together 2040 Regional Plan. It adopted the 2026 Preliminary Property Tax Levy of $29,988,069, a 9.7% increase, and set the levy and budget meeting date. The board also approved a $50,000 grant to Habitat for Humanity, a TipCo service purchase agreement, and participation in the opioid settlement. All items were approved without dissent.

• Approved resolution supporting Transforming Tomorrow Together 2040 Regional Plan (motion carried on roll call vote)
• Approved 2026 Preliminary Property Tax Levy of $29,988,069 (9.7% increase) and set budget meeting (motion carried on roll call vote)
• Approved $50,000 Habitat for Humanity grant (unanimously)
• Approved TipCo Purchase of Service agreement (unanimously)
• Approved Secondary Manufacturer Opioid Settlement Participation Agreement (unanimously)
• Approved consent agenda items, including auditor’s warrants (unanimously)
• Approved per diems and expenses for commissioners (unanimously)

Drainage Authority

The Nicollet County Drainage Authority will first approve its meeting agenda. It will then approve a consent agenda that includes the September 9, 2025 drainage minutes and Ditch Repair Reports 25-030 and 25-031. After that, the board will consider approval of Ditch Repair Report 25-032. The meeting concludes with public appearances and adjournment.

• Approve meeting agenda
• Approve consent agenda (Sept 9, 2025 drainage minutes; Ditch Repair Reports 25-030 and 25-031)
• Consider approval of Ditch Repair Report 25-032
• Public appearances
• Adjourn the Drainage Authority meeting

The board unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda items. The commissioners also unanimously approved Ditch Repair Report 25-032 and authorized the Public Works Director to sign the Houston Engineer, Inc. service agreement. The meeting adjourned at 10:15 a.m.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items (unanimous)
• Approved Ditch Repair Report 25-032 and authorized service agreement (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a workshop to review presentations and discuss administrative updates. The meeting includes a presentation on the 2040 Transforming Together Tomorrow plan and a report on Blue Earth County Refuse Derived Fuel.

• Greater Mankato Growth Inc. 2040 Transforming Together Tomorrow presentation
• Blue Earth County Refuse Derived Fuel (RDF) presentation
• 2025 Capital Improvement Plan Project discussion
• Employee Handbook revisions discussion
• 2025 Legislative Session Amendment discussion

Board of Commissioners

The Nicollet County Board of Commissioners will approve the meeting agenda and consent agenda, which includes the August 26, 2025 board minutes, end of probations, and bill approvals. Commissioners will discuss a proposed Disability Services MnCHOICES Assessor position and consider designating a responsible authority for data requests and appointing a HIPAA compliance coordinator. The board will also receive updates from the county attorney and chair, review committee reports, and approve per diems and expenses before adjourning.

• Approve consent agenda (August 26, 2025 board minutes, end of probations, bills)
• Consider Disability Services: MnCHOICES Assessor Position
• Consider designating a responsible authority for data requests
• Consider appointing a HIPAA Compliance Coordinator
• Approve per diems and expenses

The board unanimously approved the Disability Services MnCHOICES Assessor position. It also approved resolutions appointing Bridget Flier as the responsible authority for data requests and as the HIPAA compliance coordinator, both on roll‑call votes. The consent agenda, including auditor’s warrants totaling $286,322.29, was approved unanimously, and per‑diems and expense reimbursements were authorized unanimously.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items, including $186,395.16 General Revenue Fund warrant (unanimous)
• Approved Disability Services MnCHOICES Assessor position (unanimous)
• Approved resolution appointing Bridget Flier as responsible authority for data requests (roll‑call vote)
• Approved resolution appointing Bridget Flier as HIPAA compliance coordinator (roll‑call vote)
• Approved per‑diems and expense reimbursements for commissioner reports (unanimous)

Drainage Authority

The Nicollet County Drainage Authority will vote to approve its meeting agenda. It will then consider a consent agenda that includes the August 26, 2025 Drainage Minutes. After a brief public appearances segment, the board will adjourn the meeting.

• Approval of agenda
• Approval of consent agenda (August 26, 2025 Drainage Minutes)
• Public appearances
• Adjournment of meeting

The Drainage Authority approved the meeting agenda by unanimous vote. The consent agenda, including the August 26, 2025 minutes, was also approved unanimously. No public appearances were recorded, and the meeting adjourned at 9:14 a.m.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items, including August 26, 2025 minutes (unanimous)

Drainage Authority

The Nicollet‑Sibley Joint Drainage Authority will resume discussion of the JD15 NS cleaning request that began on August 26, 2025. Commissioners will hear public appearances and address public services related to the request. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

• Continuation of the JD15 NS cleaning request meeting from August 26, 2025

The Authority elected Marie Dranttel as Chair and Lyle Grochow as Vice Chair, both unanimously. The consent agenda items were approved unanimously. A vote on the JD 15NS cleaning request resulted in 1 in favor of proceeding and 5 in favor of delaying pending a redetermination, and the matter was tabled until the September 9 meeting. At the September 9 meeting, commissioners approved the petition to expand cleaning to Highway 22, passing unanimously.

• Elected Marie Dranttel as Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Lyle Grochow as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items (unanimous)
• Vote on JD 15NS cleaning: 1 for proceeding, 5 for delaying
• Tabled JD 15NS cleaning request until Sep 9
• Approved petition to expand JD 15NS cleaning to Highway 22 (unanimous)

Drainage Authority

The Nicollet County Drainage Authority meeting will approve the agenda, hear public appearances, and discuss a repair project for County Ditch 75 culvert. The board will decide whether to take action on the repair. The meeting will then be adjourned.

• Consider action on County Ditch 75 culvert repair

The Drainage Authority approved its agenda by a unanimous vote. The board then adjourned the meeting unanimously. No formal action was taken on the County Ditch 75 culvert issue.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
• No action taken on County Ditch 75 culvert

Board of Commissioners

The Nicollet County Board of Commissioners will approve minutes from the previous meeting and consent agenda items, including a Master Joint Powers Agreement. The board will also set a public hearing date for a proposed fee schedule amendment.

• Approval of August 12, 2025 Board Minutes
• Master Joint Powers Agreement and Court Services Amendment
• Conditional Use Permit for United Farmers Coop
• Set Public Hearing Date for Fee Schedule Amendment
• Notice of upcoming Budget Workshops

The board unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda, which included warrants of $124,789.71 for the General Revenue Fund, $39,949.12 for the Road & Bridge Fund, and $128,253.95 for the Human Services Fund. It also approved United Farmers Cooperative’s conditional use permit to construct a grinding leg over 100 feet in the Limited Industry zoning district. Additionally, the board set a December 16 2025 public hearing on the county fee‑schedule amendment and approved related per‑diems and expenses.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items and warrants: General Revenue $124,789.71, Road & Bridge $39,949.12, Human Services $128,253.95 (unanimous)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit PLN25-08 for United Farmers Cooperative grinding leg >100 ft (unanimous)
• Set public hearing date for County Fee Schedule Amendment: Dec 16 2025, 9:30 a.m. (unanimous)
• Approved per diems and expenses for commissioners (unanimous)

Drainage Authority

The Drainage Authority will hold a public meeting at 10:00 a.m. to consider cleaning requests for four drainage districts. The agenda also includes routine approvals of the agenda, consent items, and a public appearances segment. No decisions beyond the meeting schedule are indicated.

• Public meeting at 10:00 a.m. to address cleaning requests for CD 40A, CD 75, CD 88, and CD 95
• Approval of agenda
• Approval of consent agenda (including August 12, 2025 drainage minutes)
• Public appearances segment

The Nicollet County Drainage Authority approved its agenda unanimously. It also approved the August 26, 2025 minutes by unanimous consent. No other actions or decisions were taken.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved August 26, 2025 minutes (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a workshop to discuss several operational items. The meeting includes reviews of a cannabis joint powers agreement and vendor benefit administration. The board will also discuss a 2025 Capital Improvement Project for a roof.

• Discussion of Cannabis Joint Powers Agreement
• Discussion of Vendor Benefit Administration
• CIP 2025 Project – Roof
• Emergency Preparedness Activity

Board of Commissioners

The Board will consider several items, including a conditional use permit for Kris Manderfeld of the New Ulm Public Utilities Commission, a purchase agreement for real property, and a public hearing on a proposed Parks Ordinance. The consent agenda will approve July board minutes, a grant renewal for the Victim/Witness Coordinator, end‑of‑probation matters, and bill approvals. Additional routine items such as per‑diem approvals and committee reports will also be addressed.

• Conditional Use Permit (PLN25-06) for Kris Manderfeld, New Ulm Public Utilities Commission
• Consideration of a purchase agreement for county real property
• Public hearing at 10:00 a.m. on a proposed Parks Ordinance
• Approval of consent agenda items: July 22, 2025 board minutes, Victim/Witness Coordinator grant renewal, end of probations, bill approvals
• Approval of per diems and expenses

The Board unanimously approved the meeting agenda and consent agenda items. It also unanimously approved a Conditional Use Permit for PLN25-06 and a Purchase Agreement for 501 S Front Street, St. Peter, including $38,000 earnest money. The Nicollet County Parks Ordinance was adopted by roll‑call vote. Finally, the Board unanimously approved per diems and expenses for commissioner activities.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items (unanimous)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit with Findings of Fact for PLN25-06 (unanimous)
• Approved Purchase Agreement for 501 S Front Street, St. Peter, $38,000 earnest money and authorization for Chair to sign (unanimous)
• Approved Nicollet County Parks Ordinance and resolution (roll‑call vote)
• Approved per diems and expenses for commissioner reports (unanimous)

Drainage Authority

The Drainage Authority will first approve its agenda and a consent agenda that includes the July 22, 2025 drainage meeting minutes. It will then consider a series of ditch repair reports numbered 25‑012 through 25‑019. The meeting also provides time for public appearances before adjourning.

• Approve agenda
• Approve consent agenda (July 22, 2025 drainage minutes)
• Consider Ditch Repair Reports 25‑012 through 25‑019
• Public appearances

On August 12, 2025, the Nicollet County Drainage Authority met after the Board of Commissioners recess. Commissioners Dranttel, Kolars, Zins, Dehen and Helget, along with County Attorney Michelle Zehnder Fischer and Administrator Landkamer, approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda items—including the July 22, 2025 minutes and Ditch Repair Reports 25-012 through 25-019—by unanimous vote. A public comment was heard from Lynn Fluegge about County Ditch 86A. The meeting adjourned at 9:18 a.m.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items: July 22, 2025 minutes and Ditch Repair Reports 25-012‑25‑019 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Nicollet County Board of Commissioners will approve a consent agenda covering routine items such as the July 8, 2025 board minutes and a solid waste license applicant. They will consider a resolution to approve Quarter 2 2025 donations. The board will discuss three health and human services actions: terminating the South Central Regional Immtrack Joint Powers Agreement, approving a community residential setting closure proposal, and approving a response to the UCare Care Coordination delegation request for proposals.

• Approve consent agenda items: July 8, 2025 board minutes; End of Probations; Emergency Management Region One Joint Powers proposed amendments; Additional 2025 solid waste collection and transportation license applicant; Church of St George exempt gambling permit; Approval of bills
• Resolution to approve Quarter 2 2025 donations
• Resolution to terminate the South Central Regional Immtrack Joint Powers Agreement
• Approval of the Community Residential Setting Closure Proposal
• Approval to respond to the UCare Care Coordination Delegation – Request for Proposals

The Nicollet County Board approved its consent agenda, which included warrants for the General Revenue, Road & Bridge, and Human Services funds. It approved the Quarter 2 2025 donations and voted to terminate the South Central Regional Immtrack Joint Powers Agreement. The Board also approved the Community Residential Setting Closure Proposal and the response to the UCare Care Coordination RFP. Finally, the Board authorized payment of reported per diems and expenses.

• Approved agenda (motion carried on roll call vote)
• Approved consent agenda items, including warrants: General Revenue $252,010.78, Road & Bridge $325,552.02, Human Services $123,231.24 (motion carried on roll call vote)
• Approved Resolution to approve Quarter 2 2025 donations (motion carried on roll call vote)
• Approved termination of the South Central Regional Immtrack Joint Powers Agreement (motion carried on roll call vote)
• Approved Community Residential Setting Closure Proposal (motion carried on roll call vote)
• Approved response to UCare Care Coordination Delegation – Request for Proposals (motion carried on roll call vote)
• Approved per diems and expenses for commissioner reports (motion carried on roll call vote)

Drainage Authority

The Nicollet County Drainage Authority will meet on July 22, 2025. Commissioners will approve the agenda and consent items, and will consider approving the findings of fact and order establishing improvement project CD38A. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

• Approval of agenda
• Approval of consent agenda (July 8, 2025 Drainage Minutes)
• Public appearances
• Consider approval of findings of fact and order of establishment of improvement project for CD38A
• Adjourn Drainage Authority meeting

The Drainage Authority approved its meeting agenda and the consent agenda, which included the July 8, 2025 minutes. It also approved the Findings of Fact and Order of Establishment for Improvement Project CD 38A, authorizing the Property and Public Services Director to move forward with construction. All motions were carried on roll‑call votes.

• Approved meeting agenda (motion carried on roll‑call vote)
• Approved consent agenda items, including July 8, 2025 minutes (motion carried on roll‑call vote)
• Approved Findings of Fact and Order of Establishment for Improvement Project CD 38A (motion carried on roll‑call vote)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a workshop to discuss the 2025-2028 Strategic Plan and 2025 Capital Improvement Projects. The meeting includes reviews of recycling services, the tax forfeiture process, and a total compensation assessment update.

• Review of 2025-2028 Strategic Plan
• Review of 2025 Capital Improvement Projects
• Discussion of Tax Forfeiture Process
• Total Compensation Assessment Update from David Drown & Associates
• Presentation from Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation

Board of Commissioners

The Nicollet County Board of Commissioners will discuss several items, including a resolution to create an Absentee Ballot Board for the November 4, 2025 election, acceptance of the MINNCOR laundry contract, a conditional use permit for Dennis Michels, and litigation involving correctional healthcare providers. The board will also vote on awarding the 2025 Highway Striping Project.

• Accept MINNCOR laundry contract (Consent Agenda item)
• Conditional Use Permit PLN25-04 for Dennis Michels (Planning and Zoning Advisory Commission)
• Resolution to establish Absentee Ballot Board and County UOCAVA Ballot Board for November 2025 election
• Award of 2025 Highway Striping Project (Public Works)
• Consider litigation with Advanced Correctional Healthcare, Inc., USA Medical & Psychological Staffing, Inc., Freedom Behavioral Health, Inc., et al.

The commissioners adopted a resolution establishing an Absentee Ballot Board and a County UOCAVA Ballot Board for the November 4, 2025 election and authorized the PPSD Director to implement them. They also rejected all bids for the 2025 Highway Striping Project and approved a Conditional Use Permit for expanding gravel parking at Sawmill Campground. Additional actions included joining a state‑level litigation, approving an offer on property at 501 S. Front St., and authorizing per‑diems and expenses.

• Approved Resolution establishing Absentee Ballot Board and County UOCAVA Ballot Board (roll‑call vote)
• Rejected all bids for the 2025 Highway Striping Project (unanimous)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for Sawmill Campground gravel parking expansion (unanimous)
• Authorized County to join litigation related to Advanced Correctional Healthcare case (unanimous)
• Approved presentation of offer concerning property at 501 S. Front St., St. Peter (unanimous)
• Approved per‑diems and expenses for commissioner reports (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items including auditor’s warrants for General Revenue Fund $302,262.38, Road & Bridge Fund $56,555.72, Human Services Fund $142,462.86 (unanimous)

Drainage Authority

The Nicollet County Drainage Authority will meet to review drainage reports and orders. The meeting includes a scheduled public hearing regarding a final engineers report.

• Consider approval of CD 61 Finding of Fact and Order
• Public hearing at 10:00 am for CD 38A Final Engineers Report

The Drainage Authority approved the CD 38A Final Engineer's Report, adopted the Viewer’s Report, and adopted the allocation of separable maintenance, directing the project to move forward. The board also approved the CD 61 Finding of Fact and Order, which directs the engineer to begin the detailed survey. All motions were carried unanimously. No public comments were received.

• Agenda approved (4-0)
• Consent agenda items approved (4-0)
• CD 61 Finding of Fact and Order approved (4-0)
• CD 38A Final Engineer’s Report approved, Viewer’s Report adopted, separable maintenance allocated, project ordered (unanimously)
• Directed PPSD Director to prepare Findings and Order for next meeting (unanimously)

Board of Commissioners

The Nicollet County Board of Commissioners will discuss several items, including a grant renewal for fraud prevention, scheduling a public hearing for a parks ordinance, and a bridge maintenance agreement. They will also address a contract amendment for a public works facility study and hold a closed session on litigation and legal strategy.

• Consider Fraud Prevention Investigation (FPI) Grant Renewal
• Consider setting public hearing date for Nicollet County Parks Ordinance
• Consider Bridge Maintenance Agreement
• Public Works Facility Study/Master Planning Phase Contract Amendment #2
• Closed session to discuss litigation and legal strategy

The Board voted unanimously to approve the expenses and per diems for the listed meetings. A motion to enter a closed session to discuss litigation involving Dawn Michels and Maria Magdalena Alvarez-Betkar was approved by roll‑call vote. The closed session lasted from 11:02 a.m. to 12:16 p.m. before the meeting reconvened and adjourned.

• Approved per diems and expenses for listed meetings (unanimous)
• Entered closed session to discuss litigation (roll‑call vote passed)

Drainage Authority

The Drainage Authority will first approve its agenda and consent agenda, which includes the June 10, 2025 drainage minutes. It will then hold a public hearing at 10:00 a.m. to consider the CD 61 Preliminary Engineers Report. No other decisions are listed.

• Approve agenda
• Approve consent agenda (June 10, 2025 drainage minutes)
• Public hearing – CD 61 Preliminary Engineers Report (10:00 a.m.)

The Drainage Authority approved its agenda and consent items unanimously. The board approved the CD 61 Preliminary Engineers Report and directed staff to prepare findings for a detailed survey and report. Commissioners also appointed Mark Behrends and his team as viewers to assess the project’s benefits. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items (unanimous)
• Approved CD 61 Preliminary Engineers Report and directed staff to prepare Board Findings for a detailed survey (unanimous)
• Appointed Mark Behrends and his team as viewers to determine project benefits (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Nicollet County Board will hear introductions of new staff, including a University of Minnesota Extension director and a county liaison. A presentation on Connecting Nicollet County will be given. The board will discuss the Community Health Board structure and review recent housing activities before adjourning.

• Introduction of new employees – Christy Kallevig, Regional Director, University of Minnesota Extension
• Connecting Nicollet County presentation by Angela Obermiller
• Discussion of the Community Health Board structure
• Review of housing activities
• Employee recognition event

Board of Commissioners

The Nicollet County Board of Commissioners will convene to approve minutes, bills, and a delegation agreement regarding cannabis zoning. The board will also consider awarding a contract for asphalt materials and hiring a firm for public works site assessment and master planning.

• Approval of May 27, 2025 Board Minutes
• Consider Delegation Agreement Related to Cannabis Zoning and Land Use
• Consider Award of Quote for 2025 Bituminous Materials Supply Contract
• Consider Public Works Site Assessment and Master Planning Services RFP
• Consider Victim/Witness Coordinator Grant Renewal

The board unanimously approved the RFP for Master Planning Services, awarding Brunton Architects LLC the contract for the Nicollet County Public Works Campus. It also approved a $68,637 supply contract with Flint Hills Resources for 2025 bituminous materials. Additionally, the consent agenda items, including auditor and commissioner warrants totaling $555,862.51, were approved.

• Approved Master Planning Services RFP, awarding Brunton Architects LLC (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 Bituminous Materials Supply Contract with Flint Hills Resources for $68,637.00 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items, including auditor and commissioner warrants totaling $555,862.51 (unanimous)
• Approved agenda for the meeting (unanimous)
• Approved per diems and expenses for commissioner reports (unanimous)

Drainage Authority

The Nicollet County Drainage Authority will meet to review findings for a partial abandonment of CD84. The body will also consider a repair report for County Ditch 76A and quote recommendations for improvements to the CD 86A pump station and control building.

• CD84 Findings and Order for Partial Abandonment
• County Ditch 76A Repair Report 25-011
• Quote recommendations for CD 86A Pump Station and Control Building Improvement Projects

The Drainage Authority unanimously approved the CD 84 Findings and Order for Partial Abandonment, allowing UFC to abandon about 150 feet of Branch 3‑A. It also approved the CD 76A Repair Report 25‑011 for a temporary repair solution. Two pump‑station projects were awarded: the control‑building upgrade to Square Konstruktion, LLC for $33,971.25 with a 15 % contingency, and the pump‑station improvement to Land Pride Construction, LLC for $244,000 with a 10 % contingency and a $15,000 early‑completion incentive.

• Approved CD 84 Findings and Order for Partial Abandonment (unanimous)
• Approved CD 76A Repair Report 25‑011 (unanimous)
• Approved award of CD 86A Pump Station Control Building Improvement Project to Square Konstruktion, LLC for $33,971.25 plus 15 % contingency (unanimous)
• Approved award of CD 86A Pump Station Improvement Project to Land Pride Construction, LLC for $244,000 plus 10 % contingency and $15,000 incentive (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Nicollet County Board of Commissioners will discuss and decide on several agenda items, including awarding the bid for Project SAP 052-030-003. The meeting also includes review of a conditional use permit for Aaron Helget, a resolution to approve a Negative Ditch System fund‑balance transfer, and funding requests from the South Central Community Based Initiative and the Housing Advisory Committee. Additional items cover a County Road Safety Plan update, the Highway Department’s 2024 annual report, and routine reports and approvals.

• Consider award of bid for Project SAP 052-030-003 (Public Works)
• May 19 Planning and Zoning Advisory Commission: Conditional Use Permit – Aaron Helget (PLN25-02)
• Consider resolution to approve Negative Ditch System fund balance transfer (Finance)
• Consider South Central Community Based Initiative funding request (Health and Human Services)
• Consider Housing Advisory Committee funding recommendations (Health and Human Services)

The Nicollet County Board approved a $1,897,078.86 award to ASTECH Corporation for microsurfacing and bridge work. It also approved a Conditional Use Permit for Helget Ranch, a negative ditch system fund transfer, and funding for the South Central Community Based Initiative and affordable housing. Per diem and expense reimbursements for commissioner activities were authorized.

• Approved $1,897,078.86 ASTECH contract for road safety project (unanimous)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for Helget Ranch stable (unanimous)
• Approved Negative Ditch System Fund Balance Transfer (roll call vote)
• Approved SCCBI Funding Request for children’s crisis program (unanimous)
• Approved $170,000 Housing Advisory Committee funding from SAHA (unanimous)
• Approved per diems and expenses for commissioner reports (unanimous)
• Approved General Revenue Fund warrant $165,501.63 (unanimous)
• Approved Road & Bridge Fund warrant $68,674.24 (unanimous)

Drainage Authority

The Nicollet County Drainage Authority will set public hearings for drainage districts CD61 and CD38A, and will hold a public hearing on the CD84 petition for partial abandonment. The meeting also includes routine approvals of the agenda and a consent agenda covering the May 13, 2025 drainage minutes.

• Approval of agenda
• Approval of consent agenda (May 13, 2025 drainage minutes)
• Set public hearing for CD61
• Set public hearing for CD38A
• Public hearing for CD84 petition for partial abandonment

The board approved the agenda and consent agenda items by 3‑0 votes. It set a public hearing for CD61 on June 24, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. and a public hearing for CD38A on July 8, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. A motion to approve the petition for partial abandonment of CD 84 was made, but the minutes do not record a vote outcome. A second motion asked staff to prepare findings on the CD 84 abandonment for the next meeting, with no recorded outcome.

• Agenda approved (3-0)
• Consent agenda approved (3-0)
• Public hearing date for CD61 set for June 24, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. (motion approved)
• Public hearing date for CD38A set for July 8, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. (motion approved)
• Motion to approve CD 84 partial abandonment (outcome not recorded)
• Motion to have staff prepare findings on CD 84 abandonment (outcome not recorded)

Board of Commissioners

The Nicollet County Board of Commissioners will meet on May 20, 2025. The agenda includes discussions on the 1W1P – MN River Mankato property service project, a MCIT Board report, a South Central Minnesota Multi‑County HRA presentation, and a Cannabis Joint Powers Agreement. Additional items cover a community health assessment update, the community health board structure, and opioid funding.

• Discussion of the 1W1P – MN River Mankato
• MCIT Board Report
• South Central Minnesota Multi‑County HRA Presentation
• Discussion of Cannabis Joint Powers Agreement
• Discussion of Opioid Funding

Board of Commissioners

The Nicollet County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss personnel appointments and financial resolutions. The board is also reviewing a Public Works feasibility study and master planning phase.

• Resolution to appoint a Nicollet County Assistant Veterans Service Officer
• Resolution to re-appoint the County Engineer
• Resolution to approve Quarter 1 2025 donations
• Public Works Feasibility Study/Master Planning Phase
• Amendment to the resolution for 2025 Committee and Board per diem payments

The Nicollet County Board unanimously approved the agenda and consent agenda, including auditor's warrants. It also approved the Quarter 1 2025 donations resolution, appointed an Assistant Veterans Service Officer, re‑appointed the County Engineer, and amended a per‑diem resolution. Finally, the board authorized per‑diems and expenses for commissioner‑report meetings.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda, including auditor's warrants (unanimous)
• Approved Quarter 1 2025 donations resolution (roll‑call vote)
• Appointed Iris Blooflat as Assistant Veterans Service Officer (roll‑call vote)
• Re‑appointed Seth Greenwood as County Engineer (roll‑call vote)
• Approved amendment appointing Randy King to Planning and Zoning Advisory Commission (roll‑call vote)
• Approved per‑diems and expenses for commissioner reports (unanimous)

Drainage Authority

The Drainage Authority will meet to approve minutes from April 22 and consider ditch repair reports. The body will also set a hearing date for a petition to partially abandon ditch CD84.

• Approval of April 22, 2025 Drainage Minutes
• Consideration of ditch repair reports 25-001 through 25-007
• Set Hearing Date for CD84 Petition for Partial Abandonment

The board unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda items, including the April 22, 2025 Drainage Authority minutes. A public hearing date was approved for the CD84 Petition for Partial Abandonment, scheduled for May 27, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. in the Nicollet County Board of Commissioners Room. The meeting adjourned at 9:26 a.m.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items, including April 22, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved public hearing date for CD84 Petition for Partial Abandonment: May 27, 2025 at 10:00 a.m.

Board of Commissioners

The Nicollet County Board will approve a consent agenda that includes a contract extension with the State of Minnesota St. Peter Regional Treatment Center for housing reimbursements. Commissioners will consider a final payment for SAP 052-637-006. The board will discuss a shared services/income contract with the State of Minnesota Human Services Department for the Sheriff’s Office. Additional items include letters of support for Blue Earth County solid‑waste projects and a proposal to apply for Community Living Infrastructure Funding.

• Contract extension with the State of Minnesota St. Peter Regional Treatment Center for reimbursement for housing certain individuals
• Final payment consideration for SAP 052-637-006
• Shared Services Agreement/Income Contract with the State of Minnesota Human Services Department (Sheriff's Office)
• Letters of support for Blue Earth County Certificate of Need and Capital Assistance Grant (Tri‑County Solid Waste)
• Consideration to apply for Community Living Infrastructure Funding (Health and Human Services)

The board unanimously approved the county’s 2025‑2027 Strategic Plan and a series of supporting actions, including letters of support for Blue Earth County landfill expansion and a BEAD broadband grant, a proclamation for Mental Health Month, and final payment for project SAP 052‑637‑006. It also authorized the Health and Human Services department to apply for Community Living Infrastructure funding and approved the Health and Human Services project bids. Additionally, the board approved per‑diem expenses and a shared services agreement with the State Human Services Department pending attorney approval.

• Approved 2025‑2027 Nicollet County Strategic Plan (unanimous)
• Approved Letter of Support for Blue Earth County landfill CON (unanimous)
• Approved Letter of Support for Blue Earth County CAP grant (unanimous)
• Approved Proclamation of May as Mental Health Month (unanimous roll‑call)
• Approved final payment for project SAP 052‑637‑006 (unanimous)
• Approved Shared Services Agreement with State Human Services Dept, pending attorney approval (unanimous)
• Approved Health and Human Services to apply for Community Living Infrastructure funding (unanimous)
• Approved Health and Human Services project bids and authorized contracts with Contegrity Group Inc. (unanimous)

Drainage Authority

The Nicollet County Drainage Authority will vote to approve the meeting agenda. It will then approve the consent agenda, which includes the April 8, 2025 Drainage Minutes. Public appearances will be allowed before the meeting is adjourned.

• Approval of agenda
• Approval of consent agenda (April 8, 2025 Drainage Minutes)
• Public appearances
• Adjournment of the Drainage Authority meeting

The Drainage Authority approved its meeting agenda by a unanimous vote. It also approved the consent agenda items, including the April 8, 2025 minutes, unanimously. No public appearances were recorded, and the meeting adjourned at 9:41 a.m.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items, including April 8, 2025 minutes (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a workshop to discuss a park ordinance and drainage ditch items. The meeting includes a feasibility update for a Public Works facility and a review of 2025 budget activities.

• Discussion of Park Ordinance
• Drainage Ditch items and maintenance
• Public Works Facility Feasibility Update
• Review of 2025 Budget Activities
• Strategic Plan Review

Board of Commissioners

The Nicollet County Board of Commissioners meeting on April 8, 2025 will consider routine agenda items. Commissioners will vote to approve the meeting agenda and a consent agenda that contains March 25, 2025 board minutes, out‑of‑state travel requests for Laserfiche Empower 2025, Kaseya Connect 2025, and CADCA Midyear Conference, as well as the County Feedlot Officer MPCA annual report and end‑of‑probations. Additional items include public appearances, the annual agricultural inspector’s report, a proclamation recognizing National County Government Month, updates from the county attorney and chair, committee reports, and approval of per diems and expenses.

• Approve March 25, 2025 Board Minutes
• Approve out‑of‑state travel requests: Laserfiche Empower 2025, Kaseya Connect 2025, CADCA Midyear Conference
• Approve County Feedlot Officer MPCA Annual Report
• Approve end of probations
• Approve per diems and expenses

The Nicollet County Board unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda, which included multiple auditor warrants for the General Revenue, Road & Bridge, and Human Services funds. The board also approved the 2024 Annual Agricultural Inspector’s Report and 2025 Work Plan Summary, and adopted a proclamation designating April as National County Government Month. Finally, the board authorized payment of commissioners’ per diems and expenses.

• Approved agenda as amended (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items, including auditor warrants: March 11 General $202,294.14, Road $66,801.33, Human $123,871.90; March 25 General $77,991.94, Road $146,576.33, Human $260,355.38; April 8 General $222,818.22, Road $90,930.41, Human $102,716.50 (unanimous)
• Approved Annual Agricultural Inspector’s Report 2024 and Work Plan Summary 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved proclamation of April as National County Government Month (unanimous roll‑call)
• Approved per diems and expenses for commissioners’ meetings (unanimous)

Drainage Authority

The Drainage Authority will consider routine items. Commissioners will vote to approve the meeting agenda and the consent agenda, which includes the March 25 2025 drainage minutes. The board will also provide time for public appearances before adjourning the meeting.

• Approval of agenda
• Approval of consent agenda (includes March 25, 2025 drainage minutes)
• Public appearances
• Adjourn Drainage Authority meeting

The Nicollet County Drainage Authority unanimously approved the meeting agenda. It also unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included the March 25, 2025 Drainage Authority minutes. No other actions were taken.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items, including March 25, 2025 minutes (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to review the consent agenda and receive updates from the County Attorney and Health and Human Services. The body will consider contracts for the North Mankato Library and Bookmobile.

• 2025 North Mankato Library and Bookmobile Contracts
• Statewide Health Improvement Partnership (SHIP) Notice of Intent
• Out-of-State Travel Request: National Preparedness Summit
• Proclamation of March as Women's History Month

The Nicollet County Board of Commissioners met on March 25, 2025 and approved the meeting agenda. The consent agenda items—including the March 11 minutes, an out‑of‑state travel request, end of probations, and the 2025 North Mankato Library and Bookmobile contracts—were approved unanimously. The board also approved the Statewide Health Improvement Partnership Notice of Intent, a proclamation of March as Women’s History Month, and per‑diem and expense reimbursements, all with unanimous votes.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items: March 11 minutes, travel request, end of probations, library and bookmobile contracts (unanimous)
• Approved Statewide Health Improvement Partnership Notice of Intent (unanimous)
• Approved proclamation of March as Women’s History Month (unanimous)
• Approved per diems and expenses for commissioner reports (unanimous)

Drainage Authority

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. The body will meet to approve the agenda and the minutes from the March 11, 2025 meeting.

• Approval of March 11, 2025 Drainage Minutes

The Drainage Authority approved its meeting agenda after a motion by Commissioner Zins, seconded by Commissioner Helget, with a unanimous vote. The consent agenda, including the March 11, 2025 Drainage Authority minutes, was approved after a motion by Commissioner Kolars, seconded by Commissioner Dehen, also unanimously. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved agenda (unanimous) – motion by Zins, seconded by Helget
• Approved consent agenda items, including March 11, 2025 minutes (unanimous) – motion by Kolars, seconded by Dehen

Board of Commissioners

The Nicollet County Board of Commissioners will hear a presentation from the South Central Minnesota Multi-County HRA. The meeting includes discussions on health and human services items such as the Forensics Mental Health contract, SHIP future plans, and 2025 legislative matters, as well as property services topics like 2025 value adjustments, land use activities, and the SSTS ordinance. Additional agenda items cover the Tri-County solid waste management plan, sheriff’s dispatching services, and updates to the 2025‑2028 strategic plan and IDEA workgroup.

• Forensics Mental Health contract discussion
• Proposed 2025 Value Adjustments
• Discussion of SSTS Ordinance
• Tri-County Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan (tonnage)
• Sheriff’s Office dispatching services discussion

Board of Commissioners

The Nicollet County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss Public Works projects and budget adjustments. The board is also reviewing several contracts and permit renewals via the consent agenda.

• Award of bid for Project SAP 052-606-007
• 2024 Budget Change Request
• OPERA Grant Agreement approval
• 2025 St Peter Library Contract
• Lease Agreement PSO0398 Amendment No. 2 with MN Driver and Vehicle Services

Drainage Authority

The Nicollet County Drainage Authority met on February 25, 2025. Commissioners approved the agenda and consent agenda unanimously. They approved the CD38A Findings of Fact and Order with a date correction. In a closed session they discussed potential litigation concerning County Ditches 33 and 51 but took no further action.

• Approval of agenda (unanimous)
• Approval of consent agenda items (unanimous)
• Approval of CD38A Findings of Fact and Order with date correction (unanimous)
• Closed‑session discussion of potential litigation for County Ditches 33 and 51; no affirmative action taken

Board of Commissioners

The Nicollet County Board of Commissioners will discuss issuing a Request for Proposals to secure statewide affordable housing assistance. They will also consider a Request for Proposals for site assessment and master‑planning services for the county Public Works Campus and a mutual release agreement with Amberfield Properties. The Drainage Authority meeting will review a CD38A Finding of Fact and Order and examine potential litigation involving Ditch 33 and Ditch 51.

• Consider issuing a Request for Proposals for statewide affordable housing aid (Health and Human Services).
• Consider issuing a Request for Proposals for site assessment and master‑planning services for the Nicollet County Public Works Campus (Administration).
• Consider the South Central Multi‑County HRA Mutual Release Agreement with Amberfield Properties (Administration).
• Drainage Authority: consider approval of CD38A Finding of Fact and Order.
• Drainage Authority: discuss potential litigation concerning Nicollet County Ditch 33 and Ditch 51.

Board of Adjustment & Appeals

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

Planning & Zoning Advisory Commission

The agenda indicates that there is no meeting scheduled for this date.

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss a delegation agreement for cannabis zoning in Lake Prairie Township and various service agreements. A separate Drainage Authority meeting will include a public hearing regarding the CD38A Preliminary Engineers Report.

• Delegation Agreement for cannabis zoning and land use in Lake Prairie Township
• Public hearing on the CD38A Preliminary Engineers Report
• 2023 Emergency Management Performance Grant for $24,580.00
• Conditional Use Permit for Nelson Point Wildlife Association, Inc.
• MnDOT Detour Agreement No. 1058282

MN River - Mankato Watershed: Policy Committee

The Minnesota River – Mankato Policy Committee will introduce a draft measurable goals section and discuss a targeted implementation schedule, implementation programs, and formal agreements. The meeting will also set future action dates for the Steering Committee (Feb 26), the Steering and Advisory Committee (Mar 26), and the Policy Committee (Apr 14). No formal approvals are scheduled.

• Introduce draft measurable goals (Section 4)
• Discuss targeted implementation schedule and programs
• Review proposed formal agreements
• Set future action dates: Steering Committee Feb 26, Steering & Advisory Mar 26, Policy Committee Apr 14

Planning & Zoning Advisory Commission

The Planning & Zoning Advisory Commission will hold a public hearing on PLN25-01, a conditional use request to replace an existing hunting shack on Government Lot 2, Section 23‑110‑29 in Brighton Township. The commission will also elect its chair and vice‑chair, approve the December 16, 2024 minutes, and review pending permits. Additional business includes approving the 2025 advisory commission meeting schedule.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair for the 2025 Planning & Zoning Advisory Commission
• Approval of December 16, 2024 meeting minutes (vote 5‑0)
• Public hearing (PLN25-01) on conditional use permit to replace a hunting shack on Government Lot 2, Brighton Township
• Review of zoning permits
• Approval of the 2025 Planning & Zoning Advisory Commission meeting schedule (vote 5‑0)

Board of Adjustment & Appeals

The Nicollet County Board of Adjustment & Appeals will elect a Chair and Vice Chair for 2025, approve the December 16, 2024 meeting minutes, and adopt the 2025 meeting schedule. No cancellations, additions, or public appearances were reported for this session.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair for the 2025 Board of Adjustment & Appeals
• Approval of December 16, 2024 meeting minutes (vote 4‑0)
• Approval of the 2025 Board of Adjustment & Appeals meeting schedule (vote 4‑0)
• Review of cancellations and additions – none reported
• Public appearances – none reported

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss the final acceptance and payment for the 2024 Highway Stripping Project and approve Quarter 4 2024 donations. The meeting also includes a separate session for the Drainage Authority.

• Final acceptance and payment for 2024 Highway Stripping Project
• Resolution to approve Quarter 4 2024 Donations
• MN Deer Hunters Association Gambling Permit approval
• Amendment to 2025 Committee and Board Assignments per diem resolution
• Veterans Services out-of-state travel request

Drainage Authority

The Nicollet County Drainage Authority met on January 28, 2025. Commissioners approved the meeting agenda unanimously. They also approved the consent agenda, which included the minutes from January 7, 2025, unanimously. No public appearances were scheduled and the meeting adjourned at 9:17 a.m.

• Approve meeting agenda – motion by Commissioner Kolars, seconded by Commissioner Dehen; carried unanimously
• Approve consent agenda minutes from Jan 7, 2025 – motion by Commissioner Dehen, seconded by Commissioner Zins; carried unanimously

Board Workshops

The Board of Commissioners will receive a total compensation assessment update and a presentation on 2024 activities from the Nicollet Soil and Water Conservation District.

• BRAT Project Update (Total Compensation Assessment) by David Drown & Associates
• 2024 Nicollet SWCD Activities presentation

Board of Commissioners

The Nicollet County Board of Commissioners will vote on the 2025 Levy Resolution, setting the net property tax levy at $27,335,294, which is a 3.5% rise from 2024. The meeting also includes approval of the 2025 fee schedule, elected officials' compensation and per‑diem rates, the 2025‑2029 Capital Improvement Plan, and a University of Minnesota memorandum of agreement. All items are presented for resolution and will be decided by roll‑call vote.

• 2025 Levy Resolution – net property tax levy $27,335,294 (3.5% increase)
• 2025 Fee Schedule and Resolution – amendment to department fee schedules
• 2025 Elected Officials Compensation and Per Diem Resolution – salaries and $70 per‑diem
• 2025‑2029 Capital Improvement Plan – five‑year capital spending plan
• University of Minnesota Memorandum of Agreement 2025‑2027 – local Extension programs

Drainage Authority

The Nicollet County Drainage Authority met to approve previous minutes and schedule a public hearing. The body decided on a date to review the CD38A Preliminary Engineers Report.

• Public hearing for CD38A Preliminary Engineers Report scheduled for February 11, 2025, at 10:00 a.m.