Cottonwood County public meetings in 2020
43 substantive meetings from 2020, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
County Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will meet to finalize the 2021 budget and certify the 2021 levy. The agenda includes decisions on personnel hires, equipment purchases, and several resolutions regarding county infrastructure and grants.
- Certification of 2021 Levy and finalization of 2021 Budget
- Radar unit purchase for squad car
- 2021 Equipment Purchase and final contract payments
- Rinke Noonan Legal Services Agreement
- Big Bend Snowriders Snowmobile Grant-in-Aid Program
County Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review planning and zoning permits, public works updates, and personnel matters. The meeting also includes a Truth in Taxation meeting.
- Conditional Use Permit - Davidson
- Conditional Use Permit – Certified Care Planner, LLC
- Petition for Environmental Assessment Worksheet – Lorentz Construction CUP
- CSAH 7 Wetland Credit Purchase
- CSAH 2 Improvement Grant Update
County Commissioners
The Cottonwood County Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting to discuss the Full-Time Deputy Auditor/Treasurer position. The board will also address COVID-19 matters, including CARES funds and the possible closure of the courthouse.
- Full-Time Deputy Auditor/Treasurer Position
- Possible closure of Courthouse due to COVID-19
- CARES Funds and Expenses
County Commissioners
The Cottonwood County Board of Commissioners will discuss General Obligation Water Revenue Refunding Bonds and review the county's existing debt. The board will also address LED stop signs and COVID-19/Cares Act updates.
- General Obligation Water Revenue Refunding Bond discussion
- Review of Cottonwood County’s existing debt
- LED stop signs presentation by Public Works Director
- COVID-19/Cares Act discussion
County Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss snow maintenance, jail furniture, and various resolutions. The meeting will conclude with a closed session to discuss potential offers on two specific parcels of land.
- Snow Maintenance Agreements
- Program Room Furniture for the jail
- Red Rock Rural Water Systems Resolution
- Jeffers Repower Donation
- Closed session regarding parcel 08.014.0600 or parcel 08.022.0100
County Commissioners
The Cottonwood County Board of Commissioners will discuss infrastructure projects and county staffing. The meeting includes a presentation on jail needs and a study regarding the TH60/Windom Corridor.
- Brown-Nicollet Community Health 2021 contract and fees
- TH60/Windom Corridor Study
- Equipment purchase request from Public Works Director
- Tax forfeiture property in Jeffers
- Policy #360 regarding overtime and compensatory time
County Commissioners
The Cottonwood County Board of Commissioners will meet to review several administrative agreements and infrastructure projects. The board will also enter a closed session to discuss a possible offer on parcel 08.014.0600.
- General Obligation Water Revenue Refunding Bond
- Bids for Germantown Township Bridge #551
- Dutch Charlie Park Improvement Plan
- Bailiff wage increase
- Lease agreement for Transit Facility
County Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to review applications and award grants from the Corona Virus Relief Fund.
- Review of Corona Virus Relief Fund Grant applications
- Awarding of Corona Virus Relief Fund Grants
County Commissioners
The Cottonwood County Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting. The purpose of the meeting is to review applications and award Corona Virus Relief Fund Grants.
- Review of Corona Virus Relief Fund Grant applications
- Awarding of Corona Virus Relief Fund Grants
County Commissioners
The Cottonwood County Board of Commissioners will meet to set the 2021 preliminary levy and discuss the budget. The board will also hold public hearings regarding a nuisance ordinance and the Watonwan 1W1P. Following the regular meeting, the board will enter a closed session to discuss an offer on parcel 08.618.0020.
- Public hearing for Nuisance Ordinance
- Public hearing for Watonwan 1W1P
- Red Rock Quarry Expansion Project
- 2021 SafeAssure Contract
- Setting of 2021 Preliminary Levy
County Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will conduct a public hearing regarding the ADA Transition Plan. The meeting includes discussions on budget, ditch construction, and a resolution for the county's 150th anniversary.
- Public Hearing for ADA Transition Plan
- CSAH 7 Design & Permitting Contract Amendment
- Ditch #3 discussion with Nickel Construction
- Resolution Recognizing Cottonwood County’s 150th Anniversary
- Probation Completion for Dan Myers
Work Session
The Board of Commissioners is holding a work session to discuss the 2021 budget. The board will also discuss COVID-19 and the CARES Act.
- Discussion of 2021 Budget
- Discussion of COVID-19 and CARES Act
County Commissioners
The Cottonwood County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss tax abatements, land use permits, and county staffing. The session includes a public hearing regarding a tax abatement for Borsgard and a budget work session following the regular meeting.
- Public hearing and resolution for Borsgard tax abatement
- Conditional Use Permit for W. Lorentz Construction
- Nuisance Ordinance discussion
- Tax forfeiture properties for Westbrook EDA
- 2020 MN Annual County Boat and Water Grant
Work Session
The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss the 2021 budget. The meeting will also include discussions regarding buildings and the CARES Act in relation to COVID-19.
- 2021 Budget
- COVID-19 and CARES Act
- Buildings
County Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review budget requests, grant approvals, and land use permits. The meeting includes discussions on CARES Act funding and several personnel appointments. A closed session is scheduled to discuss a pending offer on parcel 08.618.0020.
- Conditional Use Permit for Elmendorf Brethren
- Historical Society 2021 Budget Request
- CSAH 2 Load Posting and Freight Grant
- Tax Forfeiture Demo Bids
- Policy #360 regarding Overtime/Compensatory Time
County Commissioners
The Cottonwood County Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to discuss available information regarding the COVID-19 pandemic and the CARES Act.
- Discussion of COVID-19 pandemic information
- Discussion of CARES Act information
County Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review previous meeting minutes and discuss various county business. Items include public works agreements, personnel changes, and a closed discussion regarding a property offer.
- GIS Grant Agreement
- MnDOT Detour Agreement
- CSAH 2 Load Posting and Freight Grant
- CSAH 7 DNR Easement Application
- Offer on parcel 08.618.0020
County Commissioners
The Cottonwood County Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to discuss available information regarding the COVID-19 pandemic and the CARES Act.
- Discussion of COVID-19 pandemic information
- Discussion of CARES Act information
County Commissioners
The Cottonwood County Board of Commissioners will discuss conditional use permits and project bids. The meeting includes reviews of tax forfeitures and COVID-19 CARES Act updates. Personnel changes and hiring for several county positions are also on the agenda.
- Conditional Use Permits for Loewen and Anderson
- Project 017-603-020 Bids
- Cell 8 Financing Plan
- 2020 Tax Forfeiture
- Federal EDA Grant Application Letter of Support
County Commissioners
The Cottonwood County Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting. The purpose is to discuss available information regarding the COVID-19 pandemic and the CARES Act.
- Discussion of COVID-19 pandemic information
- Discussion of CARES Act
Board of Equalization
The Board of Equalization will meet to receive an update from County Assessor Gale Bondhus. The discussion will cover county statistics, valuation changes, and law changes.
- Update on County Statistics, Valuation Changes, and Law Changes
County Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss public works bids and software for drainage. The agenda includes reviews of legal services agreements and law library fees.
- Bids for “Old” Jeffers Shop
- DrainageDB Software
- Law Library Fee
- Legal Services Agreement
- Mechanic Tool Allowance
County Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review previous meeting minutes and discuss various personnel matters. The agenda includes updates from the County Recorder, Assessor, Public Works Director, and Auditor/Treasurer.
- Bid approval for HSIP Project 017-070-009
- Hiring of legal counsel for Tax Court Appeal
- Replacement of part-time Deputy Recorder
- Hiring of heavy equipment operator and temporary part-time custodial staff
- Public Works equipment replacement
County Commissioners
The Cottonwood County Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to discuss available information regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
County Commissioners
The Cottonwood County Board of Commissioners will conduct a public hearing and consider a resolution regarding a tax abatement for Haberman. The board will also address the resignation of the Deputy Assessor and the Blandin Fund.
- Public hearing and resolution for Haberman tax abatement
- Acceptance of Deputy Assessor resignation
- Blandin Fund discussion
County Commissioners
The Cottonwood County Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to discuss available information regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Discussion of COVID-19 pandemic information
County Commissioners
The Cottonwood County Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to discuss available information regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Discussion of COVID-19 pandemic information
County Commissioners
The Cottonwood County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss a conditional use permit for Red Rock Quarry and various personnel appointments. The board will also review a lease agreement for the SWWC and small business loans.
- Conditional Use Permit for Red Rock Quarry
- Appointment of Chief Deputy Sheriff and Deputy Sheriff hire
- SWWC Lease Agreement
- Approval of 2019 Feedlot Report
- Small Business Loans
County Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to review available information regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Discussion of COVID-19 pandemic information
County Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to discuss available information regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
County Commissioners
The Cottonwood County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss public works projects and county administration. Key items include reviewing bids for road overlays and a road use agreement for Jeffers Repower.
- 2020 Overlay/Mill & Overlay Bids
- Jeffers Repower Development and Road Use Agreement
- Advertising for the "Old" Jeffers Shop
- Property Tax Penalty discussion
- Cell Phone Reimbursement
County Commissioners
The Cottonwood County Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting. The purpose of the session is to discuss available information regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Discussion of COVID-19 pandemic information
County Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to review information regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. The board will discuss whether county offices will open on April 13.
- Discussion of COVID-19 pandemic information
- Decision on opening county offices on April 13
County Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review several resolutions, including one regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. Discussion items include MSW Cell 8 construction bids, landfill monitoring, and county budget spending.
- Resolution 20-04-07 – COVID-19 Pandemic
- MSW Cell 8 Construction Bids
- Red Rock Rural Water – Conditional Use Permit
- Landfill Monitoring Agreement
- Memorandum of Agreement – Des Moines River Watershed 1W1P
County Commissioners
The Cottonwood County Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss available information regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
County Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to discuss available information regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Discussion of COVID-19 pandemic information
County Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss county office closures and continuity of operations planning. The agenda also includes items regarding the Jeffers Highway building bid and the landfill.
- County office closure
- Continuity of operations planning
- Outside drop box
- Blandin Seed Capital
- Jeffers Highway building bid
County Commissioners
The Cottonwood County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss infrastructure updates and administrative hires. The agenda includes reviews of ditch levies, emergency mitigation plans, and road corridor updates.
- 2020 Ditch Levy – JD #350
- Cottonwood County All Hazard Mitigation Plan Resolution
- TH60/Windom Corridor Update
- Jeffers Addition Bids
- IS Technician Hire
County Commissioners
The Cottonwood County Board of Commissioners will discuss infrastructure bids, equipment sales, and personnel matters. The meeting includes reviews of housing, habitat easements, and office remodeling.
- CSAH 11 Bids
- Approval to sell miscellaneous equipment
- Advertise for MSW Cell 8 Construction Bids
- Request for bids for A/T Office Remodel
- Salary increase for IS Director
County Commissioners
The Cottonwood County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss public works bids and roadway reclassification. The agenda includes personnel updates and a request for a gambling permit for the Mt. Lake Golf Course.
- CSAH 33 Bids
- Bids for Jeffers Addition
- Exempt Gambling Permit Request for Mt. Lake Golf Course
- Roadway Reclassification
- County Ditch #25
County Commissioners
The Cottonwood County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss various administrative updates and personnel changes. The agenda includes reviews of equipment purchases, a liquor license for Mt. Lake Golf Course, and census expenses.
- Mt. Lake Golf Course Liquor License
- Equipment Purchase review
- EMPG Grant Agreement
- Ballot Board Resolution
- MN Viewer’s Association Membership Annual Dues
County Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss the upcoming legislative session with Senator Weber and Representative Hamilton. The board will also review requests for squad car cameras and an ARCGIS Enterprise Agreement.
- Discussion with Senator Weber and Representative Hamilton regarding the legislative session
- ARCGIS Enterprise Agreement presented by County Assessor Gale Bondhus
- Squad car camera purchase presented by Sheriff Jason Purrington
- Policy #490 – Travel and Expense Reimbursement
- Submission of Pay Equity Report
County Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will conduct annual organizational tasks including electing a Chairman and Vice-Chairman. The agenda includes discussions on public works, land acquisition, and various county administrative policies and staffing.
- Election of Chairman and Vice-Chairman
- Five Year Construction Plan
- Resolution to Create Prioritized Bridge Replacement List
- Dutch Charlie Improvement Plan
- Approval to Hire Engineering Aide and Full-Time Office Technician