Fillmore County public meetings in 2025
12 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Meeting
The Board of Commissioners will meet to decide on the 2026 budget, levy, and appropriations. The agenda includes several road and bridge project awards, personnel changes, and a proposed fee for Real Property Notices.
- Proposed Real Property Notice (RPN) Fee of $75 per notice
- Final payments to Ulland Brothers, Inc (CSAH 8) and Rochester Sand & Gravel (CR 116)
- Awarding of bridge replacement projects LOST 9949-104 and SAP 23-599-219 to lowest bidders
- Approval of 2026 pay scales, phone stipends, and remote work applications
- Termination of participation in the Southeast Regional Crisis Center agreement held by Olmsted County
Meeting
The Board of Commissioners will review 2026 funding requests and personnel changes. The meeting includes a public hearing on taxation and decisions on land use and emergency alert contracts.
- Truth in Taxation Hearing at 6:30 p.m.
- Conditional Use Permit for a GSS, Inc. telecommunications tower in Harmony Township
- Contract with Everbridge for emergency alerts and IPAWS access
- 2026 appropriation request for Root River Trail Towns
- Approval of Jail Project Paybook Summary #32
Truth In Taxation
The Board of Commissioners is holding a public hearing to discuss the 2026 preliminary budget and levy. The proposal includes a total levy of $14,551,646 and total expenditures of $44,949,276.
- Proposed 2026 preliminary levy increase of 5.99%
- Total 2026 budgeted expenditures of $44,949,276
- Highway, Airport & Sanitation expenditures projected at $21,828,102
- Budgeted 7.9% increase in health insurance costs
- Proposed 3% to 3.5% basic wage increases for employees
Meeting
The Fillmore County Board of Commissioners will review personnel hires, road project payments, and equipment purchases. The board will also discuss the Minnesota Paid Family & Medical Leave Policy and the County Attorney's 2026 salary request.
- Purchase of four 2026 Dodge Durango squad cars using 2026 Sheriff’s Office Budget funds
- Final payments to Midwest Contracting, LLC, Minnowa Construction, Inc, and Scott Construction, Inc
- Sponsorship for City of Chatfield application for Local Roads Improvement Funds for Winona Street SE/County State Aid Highway 5
- Hire of Marcus Bonnichsen as replacement Highway Maintenance Specialist
- Hartford “MPL” Private Plan Memorandum of Agreement with International Union of Operating Engineers Local No. 49
Meeting
The Board of Commissioners will review several infrastructure and personnel requests. Key items include a grant agreement for airport improvements and the purchase of a used excavator.
- Final payment to Croell, Inc for project SP 23-617-019
- Purchase of a used 2022 John Deere 210GLC Excavator
- Grant Agreement with MN DOT for State Project No A2301-40 (Airport Improvement)
- 2026 Toward Zero Deaths Grant Agreement
- Jail Project Paybook #32
Meeting
The Fillmore County Board of Commissioners will meet to consider several inter-agency agreements and grant applications. The board will also discuss the first draft of the Minnesota Paid Family & Medical Leave Policy and the potential effects of a federal shutdown on SNAP, MFIP, and WIC.
- Agreement with First Children’s Finance for the Rural Child Care Innovation Program
- Victims Services Referral agreement with MADD
- Resolution of sponsorship to the City of Rushford for local Road Improvement Funds
- Airport Maintenance & Operations Grant agreement with the Minnesota Department of Transportation
- Application for MDVA annual CVSO Grant of $10,000
Meeting
The Fillmore County Board of Commissioners will review updates on jail construction and consider transferring funds to the Construction Fund. The board will also evaluate a 2026 appropriation request for the Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation.
- Request for 2026 appropriation for Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF)
- Resolution for the City of Spring Valley to repurchase tax-forfeited property Parcel 36.0111.000
- Jail construction update and review
- Request to divide LELS into three separate divisions
- Request to transfer funds from Committed Jail Project dollars to Construction Fund
Meeting
The Fillmore County Board of Commissioners will review four Conditional Use Permit requests for GSS, Inc. telecommunications towers. The board will also consider hiring two replacement Highway Maintenance Specialists and approve a hemp edible retailer registration.
- Conditional Use Permits for GSS, Inc. towers in Norway, Arendahl, Fillmore, and Forestville Townships
- Lower-Potency Hemp Edible Retailer Registration for Pam’s Corner Convenience in Harmony
- Final payment to Bruening Rock Products for 2025 Rock Contract
- Hiring of Patrick McGowan and Justin Johnson as Highway Maintenance Specialists
- Approval of Jail Project Paybook #31
Meeting
The Board of Commissioners will discuss the 2026 preliminary levy and a computer replacement project. The meeting includes requests to hire five new staff members for the Sheriff's office and Assessor's office. The Board will also consider road reconstruction agreements and final payments for contracted rock.
- Approval of 2026 Preliminary Levy
- Cooperative agreement with City of Mabel for reconstruction of CSAH 34 & 28
- Hiring of two part-time deputies, two dispatchers, and one accounting technician
- Approval of Managed IT contract and computer replacement project
- Final payments to Orval Sorum & Sons and Milestone Materials for 2025 Contracted Rock
Meeting
The Board of Commissioners will hold discussions and possible actions regarding the 2026 budget, levy, and benefit recommendations. The meeting also includes requests for personnel hires and promotions, as well as a childcare loan program request.
- Discussion and possible action on 2026 budget/levy
- Request to support the childcare microloan program
- Access Permit for Andrew & Gail Bunge for a driveway on County 17 in Preston
- Request to hire Kayla O’Bieglo as replacement Public Health RN
- Discussion and possible action on 2026 Benefit recommendations
Meeting
The Board of Commissioners will meet to consider financial investments and the administration of a Paid Family & Medical Leave plan. The session includes discussions on the 2026 budget, levy, and a request regarding LELS union bargaining units.
- Approval of Jail Project Paybook #30
- Approval and allocation of the 2025 MCIT Dividend
- Paid Family & Medical Leave (PFML) plan administration through The Hartford with Integrity Benefits
- Request to invest additional funds and close out a CD upon maturity
- LELS members request to divide union membership into three bargaining units
Meeting
The Board of Commissioners will review proposed 2026 budgets for employee benefits, SWCD allocations, the Extension budget, Social Services, and Administration. The meeting includes discussions on a proposed levy and requests for state disaster assistance following July storms.
- Proposed purchase of a bucket truck via public auction for under $40,000.00
- Resolution for the repurchase of tax-forfeited property Parcel 01.0237.000 in Mabel
- Resolution authorizing the Toward Zero Deaths Grant Agreement
- Tobacco License for Dollar General Store #30614
- Request for state assistance from the Governor regarding July storms