Nicollet public meetings in 2022
14 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Drainage Authority
The Nicollet County Drainage Authority approved a mediator's proposal for a final payment to Lametti & Sons regarding the County Ditch 86A Improvement Project. This agreement releases claims for both parties and exempts Lametti & Sons from further work or materials, while maintaining contractual warranties.
- Approved $230,000 final payment to Lametti & Sons (unanimous)
Drainage Authority
The Nicollet County Drainage Authority met in a special session to discuss legal strategy and mediation regarding the County Ditch 86A Improvement Project. The discussion took place in a closed session; no public decisions were recorded.
- Approved motion to enter closed session to discuss potential litigation and legal strategy regarding County Ditch 86A
Tri-County Solid Waste
The Board approved a three-year rural recycling agreement with Waste Management and a one-year staffing agreement with Nicollet County. It also set a salary recommendation for the Director and approved a $5 resident coupon for 2023.
- Approved Tri County/Nicollet County agreement with $3,527 staff time salary cap for one year
- Approved three-year rural recycling agreement with Waste Management
- Approved $5 resident coupon special for appliance and electronics disposal in 2023
- Approved Director salary recommendation of $85,434
- Decided to hold off on an audit at this time
- Tabled 2023 draft budget for revised line item amounts
Drainage Authority
The Board approved findings for redeterminations of benefits for CD35A, CD65A, and CD75A. Additionally, the Board approved redetermination benefits for eight other ditch systems and directed the Public Services Manager to prepare the corresponding findings and orders.
- Approved findings of redetermination of benefits for CD35A (all in favor)
- Approved findings of redetermination of benefits for CD65A (all in favor)
- Approved findings of redetermination of benefits for CD75A (all in favor)
- Approved redetermination benefits for CD8A, CD39, CD47A, CD78, CD78 L2 B4, CD82, CD84, and CD71 (all in favor)
- Directed Public Services Manager to prepare findings and orders for CD8A, CD39, CD47A, CD78, CD78 L2 B4, CD82, CD84, and CD71 (all in favor)
- Approved November 22, 2022 Drainage Authority Minutes (all in favor)
Board of Commissioners
The Board approved the 2023 budget and a new fee schedule effective January 1, 2023. They also authorized a 2.5% wage increase for County Commissioners and an IT systems audit agreement with Marco Technologies.
- Approved 2023 budget of $50,627,929.00 (unanimous roll call)
- Approved 2.5% wage increase for County Commissioners, salaries for Sheriff and County Attorney, and $70/day per diem rate (unanimous roll call)
- Approved Audit Assessment of IT Systems Agreement with Marco Technologies (unanimous)
- Approved 2023 Fee Schedule changes for January 1, 2023 implementation (unanimous roll call)
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners held a public meeting to discuss the proposed 2023 budget of $50,627,929.00 and a proposed tax levy increase of $25,518,834.00 (5.2%). No decisions were made during this session; the final budget and levy will be considered on December 13, 2022.
Drainage Authority
The Board approved redetermination benefits for ditch systems CD35A, CD65, and CD75. It also approved a DOT petition for pipe replacements on CD75, CD62, and CD27. The public hearing for CD71 was recessed to allow for benefit recalculations.
- Approved CD35A redetermination benefits (all in favor)
- Approved CD65 redetermination benefits (all in favor)
- Recessed CD71 Public Hearing until December 13 (all in favor)
- Approved CD75 redetermination benefits (all in favor)
- Approved DOT petition for minor alterations to CD75, CD62, and CD27 (all in favor)
Board of Commissioners
The Board approved several administrative appointments, regional mapping projects, and health and human services contracts. They also authorized final payments for road reconstruction and updated the collections policy for out-of-home placements.
- Appointed Aaron Petersen as Chief Deputy (All in favor)
- Approved Minnesota Regional LIDAR Acquisition Project (All in favor)
- Approved $39,598.74 final payment to Mathiowetz Construction for CSAH 14 project (All in favor)
- Entered agreement with Blue Earth and Carver Counties for Juvenile Placement Services (All in favor)
- Approved revised Collections Policy for Out of Home Placements (All in favor)
- Approved Master Contract for MFIP/DWP and DHS Community Support Program contract (All in favor)
- Approved 2023 Child Welfare and Juvenile Justice Screening Grant Award (All in favor)
- Approved warrants for General Revenue ($134,640.81), Road & Bridge ($57,579.27), and Human Services ($157,641.51) (All in favor)
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Planning & Zoning Advisory Commission recommended approval of a substation expansion for BENCO Electric Cooperative. The commission also approved the minutes from the November 21, 2022 meeting.
- Approved minutes of November 21, 2022 (5-0)
- Recommended approval with staff conditions and adopted findings for PLN22.18 Electrical Substation Expansion (5-0)
Board of Adjustment & Appeals
The Board approved the minutes from October 17, 2022, and adopted findings for three specific planning cases. All motions passed with 4-0 votes.
- Approved October 17, 2022 minutes (4-0)
- Adopted findings for PLN22-13 United Farmers Cooperative (4-0)
- Adopted findings for PLN22-16 BENGO Electric Cooperative (4-0)
- Adopted findings for PLN22-17 Bruegger (4-0)
Drainage Authority
The Drainage Authority met for a regular session and approved the agenda and the minutes from the October 25, 2022 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Approved agenda (all in favor)
- Approved October 25, 2022 Drainage Authority Minutes (all in favor)
Board of Commissioners
The Board approved an agreement with Nuvera to expand broadband services in unserved and underserved areas. They also accepted a DHS grant for Adult Protective Services to provide emergency care for vulnerable adults. Various warrants and personnel probation ends were approved via the consent agenda.
- Approved Broadband Expansion Agreement with Nuvera (4-0, 1 abstention)
- Approved DHS grant for Adult Protective Services (unanimous)
- Approved General Revenue Fund warrants for $142,778.94 (unanimous)
- Approved Road & Bridge Fund warrants for $66,737.32 (unanimous)
- Approved Human Services Fund warrants for $181,567.30 (unanimous)
- Approved end of probations for Thomas Goblirsch, Kristen Friedrichs, and Crystal Madden (unanimous)
- Approved Commissioner per diems and expenses (unanimous)
Drainage Authority
The Nicollet County Drainage Authority scheduled a public hearing regarding a DOT petition for minor alterations to specific drainage channels. The board also approved the meeting agenda and previous minutes.
- Approved agenda (all in favor)
- Approved October 11, 2022 minutes (all in favor)
- Set public hearing for DOT minor alterations to CD75, 62, and 27 for November 22, 2022, at 10:30 a.m. (all in favor)
Board of Commissioners
The Board approved a conditional use permit for United Farmers Cooperative to install an anhydrous ammonia tank, adding requirements for security cameras and a safety plan. The Board also authorized septic liens on seven parcels and approved several financial resolutions.
- Approved anhydrous ammonia tank permit for United Farmers Cooperative with added security camera and safety plan conditions (3-1)
- Approved placement of septic liens on seven parcels via AgBMP loan program (unanimous)
- Approved Quarter Three donations totaling $1,965.00 (unanimous)
- Approved $50 change funds and $100 imprest funds for Lighthouse on Marshall (unanimous)
- Approved Juvenile Work Crew Contract with Blue Earth County (unanimous)
- Approved end of probations for Rebecca Thomes, Heather Coopman, and Jason Bierma (unanimous)
- Approved warrants for General Revenue Fund ($142,778.94), Road & Bridge Fund ($66,737.32), and Human Services Fund ($181,567.30) (unanimous)
- Approved Commissioner per diems and expenses (unanimous)