Fillmore County public meetings in 2023
11 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Meeting
The Board of County Commissioners approved the 2024 budget and final levy. They also authorized several vehicle purchases for the Highway Department and approved 2024 city service contracts for the Sheriff's office.
- Approved 2024 Budget (Resolution 2023-055) (unanimous)
- Approved 2024 Final Levy (Resolution 2023-056) (unanimous)
- Approved five 2024 city service contracts for six cities (unanimous)
- Approved purchase of two 2023 F-150 4x4 Super Cabs at $42,351.28 each (unanimous)
- Approved 2024 non-union pay plan with 3.5% COLA/Market Increase (unanimous)
- Approved $78,000 transfer of 3 squad vehicles from City of Spring Valley (unanimous)
- Approved $14,011.15 Airport fuel system upgrade for EMV cards (unanimous)
- Approved $10,620.00 for 2024 employee phone stipends (4-1)
Truth in Taxation Meeting
The Board of County Commissioners conducted a public hearing to review the 2024 budget and levy. No public input recommending budget changes was provided. No formal votes on budget adjustments were recorded.
- Held public hearing for 2024 Truth in Taxation
Meeting
The Board approved a bridge replacement project on County Road No. 107 and several personnel changes, including grade increases and new hires. The Board also voted to exit the Minnesota Merit system effective January 1, 2025. Other actions included approving the 2024 Land Use fee schedule and various infrastructure payments.
- Approved $450,261.00 contract to ICON Constructors, LLC for County Road No. 107 bridge replacement
- Approved exit from Minnesota Merit system effective January 1, 2025
- Approved 2024 Land Use fee schedule
- Approved $68,023.22 final payment for three township bridge replacement projects
- Approved $61,345.54 final payment for County Road No. 118 surface reconditioning
- Approved $6,619.53 for Catalyst 10 GPS equipment and subscription
- Approved grade increases for several positions including County Administrator and County Engineer
- Approved 2023 MCIT Dividend allocation of $32,896.00
Meeting
The Board approved three bridge replacement contracts totaling over $1.5 million and a conditional use permit for a telecommunications tower. The Board also decided to move adult mental health case management in-house by hiring two new workers and ending a contract with Zumbro Valley Mental Health.
- Approved $289,796.50 bid from Minnowa Construction for Rushford Village Bridge replacement
- Approved $559,559.75 bid from Midwest Contracting LLC for Carimona and Arendahl Township Bridge projects
- Approved $655,503.50 bid from Minnowa Construction for CSAH 12 & CSAH 30 Bridge projects
- Approved Resolution 2023-049 for TowerNorth Telecommunications Tower Conditional Use Permit
- Approved hiring two in-house Adult Mental Health workers and non-renewal of Zumbro Valley Mental Health contract
- Approved new Real Estate Parcel Split Policy document
- Approved eliminating Red Wing Turning Point invoicing program
- Approved Resolution 2023-050 to sponsor City of Whalen Oak Street Drainage & Trail Connection
Meeting
The Board approved two major road contracts totaling over $2 million and sponsored four Local Road Improvement Program (LRIP) projects for the cities of Rushford, Spring Valley, and Chatfield. Additionally, the Board approved the 2024 CEDA contract and a change order for the Jail Project storm sewer.
- Approved $847,966.32 bid from Croell Inc. for Concrete Overlay on CSAH 1 (unanimous)
- Approved $1,170,664.50 bid from Rochester Sand & Gravel for Surface Reconditioning on CSAH 4 (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 2023-045 to sponsor City of Rushford LRIP project for Elm Street (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 2023-046 to sponsor City of Spring Valley LRIP project for CSAH 8 (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 2023-047 to sponsor City of Chatfield LRIP project for CSAH 5 (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 2023-048 to sponsor City of Chatfield LRIP project for CSAH 2 (unanimous)
- Approved $47,346.00 2024 CEDA contract for Economic Development Services (unanimous)
- Approved Jail Project storm water drainage change order not to exceed $19,975.03 (unanimous)
Meeting
The Board approved a no-interest loan and a permanent easement to support a Minnesota Border to Border project application. Other actions included approving a cooperative agreement for the Forestville Bridge and several personnel changes.
- Approved letter of support for Spring Grove Communications Border to Border project
- Approved $75,000 no-interest loan to project with 3-year payback
- Approved permanent easement near Spring Valley Highway Shop
- Approved cooperative access agreement and Resolution 2023-044 for Forestville Bridge
- Approved hiring John Peterson as Facilities Maintenance Worker at $22.27/hour
- Approved resignation of Social Worker Alexandra Meldahl and advertising for replacement
- Approved $1,700/month temporary office space agreement with SWCD
- Approved Paybook #6 for the Jail project
Meeting
The Board approved a purchase option agreement for a forfeited property at 119 Mill Street SW to allow the City of Preston to demolish the building and improve the site. Other actions included approving several highway bridge projects and hiring new county staff. The Board also entered contract negotiations with the IUOE Local #49 union.
- Approved purchase option for forfeited property at 119 Mill Street SW (unanimous)
- Approved advertising for CSAH 29, CSAH 7, and CR 107 bridge replacements (unanimous)
- Approved $9,846.20 final payment for 2023 Rock Contract with Bruening Rock Products (unanimous)
- Approved $40,359.88 final payment for CR 112 surface reconditioning (unanimous)
- Approved $14,359.61 final payment for Whalen reconstruction project (unanimous)
- Approved hiring Andrea Bjortomt as Account Technician at $23.20/hour (unanimous)
- Approved hiring Daniel Doerr as temporary Transfer Station Attendant at $22.27/hour (unanimous)
- Approved $3,900.00 Revize website maintenance agreement (unanimous)
Meeting
The Board approved a resolution and letter of support for the Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center's pursuit of legislation for overnight outdoor schools. Other actions included approving jail policy software, property access permits, and hemp registrations.
- Approved Resolution 2023-039 supporting Eagle Bluff outdoor school legislation (unanimous)
- Approved letter of support for Outdoor School for All Minnesota Students (4-1)
- Approved $2,881.50 purchase of Lexipol Policy Management Program for the Jail (unanimous)
- Approved property access permits for Adam & Tonya Tollefsrud and Nathan & Bonnie Rindels (unanimous)
- Approved CREST agreement (unanimous)
- Approved promotion of Samantha Drogemuller to full-time Dispatcher (unanimous)
- Approved hemp registrations for High Court Pub and Granny’s Liquor (unanimous)
- Approved tobacco licenses for nine entities via Consent Agenda (unanimous)
Meeting
The Board approved several grants for veterans services and authorized advertising for six scheduled 2024 highway and bridge projects. Other actions included approving a new social worker hire and payments for the jail project.
- Approved FY 2024 CVSO annual grant and expenditures of $10,000 (unanimous)
- Approved accepting VIN grant from Prevent 22 group for Social Services (unanimous)
- Approved Opioid Fund expenditures for two doses of Narcan and two trainers (unanimous)
- Approved advertising for six 2024 road and bridge projects (unanimous)
- Approved $7,965.66 final payment to Milestone Materials for 2023 Rock Contract (unanimous)
- Approved hiring Shelby Antoff as Social Worker at $30.51/hour (unanimous)
- Approved Paybook #5 for the Jail project (unanimous)
- Approved Hemp Registration for Preston Liquor Store and 5th Sun Gardens (unanimous)
Meeting
The Board approved the 2024 preliminary levy, which includes a 5.99% increase. They also passed an amendment to the ordinance regulating the sale of hemp-derived and cannabinoid products. Additional actions included several personnel hires and a vehicle purchase for the Highway department.
- Approved Resolution 2023-037 for the 2024 Preliminary Levy (unanimous)
- Approved Amendment of Ordinance Regulating the Sale of Hemp-Derived Consumer Products (unanimous)
- Approved $40,815.00 purchase of 2023 Dodge Ram 1500 from Happy CDJR of Rochester (unanimous)
- Approved hiring Land Use Director Blake Lea at $42.87/hour (unanimous)
- Approved changing Cristal Adkins to Assistant Land Use Director at $38.37/hour (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 2023-035 for Snowmobile Club Sponsorship (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 2023-036 for MN DOT Airport Improvement Grant Agreement (unanimous)
- Approved 2024 benefits as recommended by the Benefits Committee (unanimous)
Meeting
The Board approved a tax abatement for the Lamon Housing project and authorized several land and infrastructure resolutions. Personnel actions included hiring a temporary eligibility worker and appointing a new Land Use Director. The Board also approved over $1.2 million in warrants and grants.
- Approved Resolution 2023-029: Tax Abatement for the Lamon Housing project in Lanesboro
- Approved Resolution 2023-030: Peterson Trust Properties land acquisition in Rushford Village
- Approved Resolution 2023-031: Seeking State Bonding for Forestville Bridge rehabilitation
- Approved $1,198,699.96 in Commissioner and Finance warrants
- Approved 2022 MPG Grant for Emergency Management ($25,116.00)
- Approved hiring Deb Peterson as temporary, part-time Eligibility Worker
- Approved promotion of Jonathon Whitney to PSAP Manager
- Approved offering Land Use Director position to Blake Lea