Cottonwood County public meetings in 2021
32 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
County Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will meet to finalize the 2022 budget and certify the 2022 levy. The agenda includes discussions on an opioid settlement agreement and various personnel and equipment matters.
- Certification of 2022 Levy and finalization of 2022 Budget
- Opioid Settlement Agreement Resolution
- DVHHS Contract for Jackson County Child Support
- Delegation Agreement for Feedlot Officers & MPCA
- 2022 Wages for Commissioner and Elected Officials
County Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss personnel wages for 2022 and a new full-time position for the Sheriff's Department. The agenda also includes reviews of a Joint Powers Agreement and a federal lands access grant.
- 2022 wages for non-union employees, commissioners, and elected officials
- Creation of a full-time position in the Sheriff's Department
- Purchase of radar units for the Sheriff's Department
- Federal Lands Access Program Grant presentation by Windom EDA
- Big Bend Snowriders Resolution
Work Session
The Board of Commissioners will discuss several operational and infrastructure topics. The session will conclude with a closed meeting to develop an offer for parcel number 08.022.0100.
- Landfill discussion
- Bonding
- Building discussion
- HEO Position
- DVHHS Attorney Services
County Commissioners
The Cottonwood County Board of Commissioners will review mental health needs and a Safe and Secure Courthouse Grant. The board will also discuss the 2020 State Audit and personnel matters. A closed session will follow to develop an offer for parcel number 08.022.0100.
- Mental Health Needs of Cottonwood County
- Safe and Secure Courthouse Grant and equipment purchase
- Hire of Heavy Equipment Operator
- 2020 State Audit discussion
- Offer development for parcel number 08.022.0100
County Commissioners
The Cottonwood County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss a housing initiative and tax abatement for Bryan Bargen. The board will also review grant funding for natural resources and bid advertisements for construction projects.
- Public hearing and tax abatement resolution for Bryan Bargen housing initiative
- FY 2022 & 2023 Natural Resources Block Grant
- Bids for Project 017-598-008 and 2022 Construction Projects
- Hire of Heavy Equipment Operator and promotion of David Grev to Deputy Assessor
- Discussion of 2020 State Audit and bonding
County Commissioners
The Cottonwood County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss land acquisition in Lakeside Township and a new construction housing initiative. The board will also review snow maintenance agreements and concrete crushing quotes.
- Land acquisition in Lakeside Township
- New construction housing initiative with Bryan Bargen
- Snow maintenance agreements
- Concrete crushing quotes
- Red Rock Rural Water Board appointments
County Commissioners
The Cottonwood County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss a proposed carbon capture and storage pipeline. The board will also review service contracts and receive an update on the Highway 60 Corridor Study.
- Proposed pipeline for carbon capture and storage by Summit Carbon Solutions
- Highway 60 Corridor Study update from KLJ Engineering and MnDOT
- Contract for services with Brown-Nicollet Community Health
- Westlaw contract review
- Retirement agreement for Heavy Equipment Operator
County Commissioners
The Cottonwood County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss the budget and establish the 2022 preliminary levy. The board will also review flood plain ordinance revisions and various wetland conservation matters.
- Setting of 2022 Preliminary Levy
- Flood Plain Ordinance Revisions
- Westlaw Contract Renewal
- SafeAssure Service Agreement
- Policy #360 – Overtime/Compensatory Time
County Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss the 2022 budget and American Rescue Plan. The agenda includes reviews of county policies, personnel matters, and a conditional use permit for a garage within shoreland.
- CUP for a garage within shoreland
- Joint Funding Agreement for Des Moines River gauge
- Adopt A Highway Policy
- Rural MN Energy Board JPA
- 2022 Budget and American Rescue Plan (ARP) discussion
Work Session
The Cottonwood County Board of Commissioners is holding a work session to discuss the proposed budget for 2022.
- 2022 Proposed Budget
Work Session
The Cottonwood County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss the proposed budget for 2022.
- 2022 Proposed Budget
County Commissioners
The Cottonwood County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss infrastructure projects, including a bridge replacement and MnDOT detour agreement. The board will also review 2022 seasonal camping rates and health insurance, and discuss the 2022 budget and American Rescue Plan.
- Bridge Replacement & Bonding – Project 017-611-018
- 2022 Seasonal Camping Rates
- Joint Powers & Pledge Agreement – Cottonwood-Murray JD #3
- H2Overviewers Contract – Cott-Jksn JD#54 & Jksn-Cott JD#16
- Auditor/Treasurer Office Remodel
County Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss the 2022 budget and a CHIP presentation from MnDOT. The agenda includes reviews of gravel crushing bids and various joint ditch authority agreements.
- Gravel crushing bids and CSAH 7 crop damage payments
- 2022 Budget Request from Cottonwood County Historical Society
- 2022 MDVA Grant for Veterans Service Officer
- Joint Powers & Pledge Agreement for Cottonwood-Murray JD #3
- Family Homeless Prevention & Assistance Program Resolution
County Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss the 2022 budget and a jail needs assessment study. The agenda includes reviews of conditional use permits and various personnel actions. The board will also address tax forfeiture tear down bids and the American Rescue Plan.
- Resolution regarding Cemstone TIF District
- Conditional Use Permits for Mattison and Cottonwood County
- Purchase of portable radios for Sheriff & Emergency Management
- Jail Needs Assessment Study presentation by Wold Architects & Engineering
- Tax Forfeiture Tear Down Bids
County Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will meet to review a resolution for Red Rock Rural Water and discuss full-time jailer/dispatcher positions. The agenda includes an equipment purchase and a closed session regarding litigation with FSG Ag Acquisition Company LLC.
- Resolution and Advance Agreement with Red Rock Rural Water
- Equipment purchase presented by Assistant County Engineer/Solid Waste Administrator
- Contract with State presented by County Attorney
- Discussion of full-time jailer/dispatcher positions
- Closed meeting regarding FSG Ag Acquisition Company LLC vs. Cottonwood County
Board of Equalization
The Cottonwood County 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 by Gale Bondhus
County Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review program updates, public works bids, and personnel requests. The meeting includes a public hearing regarding housing construction at 1958 Bud Road.
- Bids for CSAH 7 projects 017-6070-021 & 017-070-004
- Public Hearing: Housing Initiative - New Construction at 1958 Bud Road
- Resolution for Tax Abatement: Preferred Choice Homes (1958 Bud Road)
- Advertisement for Gravel Crushing
- 2021 MN Annual Boat and Water Grant
County Commissioners
The Cottonwood County Board of Commissioners will meet to review a new construction housing initiative and a drainage agreement. The board will also consider a conditional use permit and various service agreements.
- Housing Initiative new construction at 1958 Bud Road
- Conditional Use Permit for Davin Amara
- HLWD Drainage Agreement
- Joint Powers Agreement between Counties Served by RRRWS
- Apprize Services Agreement
County Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will conduct a public hearing regarding a new commercial abatement for Powers. The board will also consider personnel hires and promotions for solid waste and jail services.
- Public hearing on commercial abatement for Powers
- RCRCA Joint Powers Agreement
- Approval to hire Solid Waste Technicians
- Approval to hire PT Jailer/Dispatchers
- Discussion of American Rescue Plan (ARP)
County Commissioners
The Cottonwood County Board of Commissioners will discuss land use permits and several staffing updates. The board will also set public hearing dates for ditch projects and review a commercial abatement request.
- Conditional Use Permit for Schwartz Farms
- Conditional Use Permit for Mathiowetz Construction
- Public hearing date for JD #18 (Cottonwood-Murray Ditch Authority)
- Public hearing date for JD #17
- Commercial/Industrial Abatement for Powers
County Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings regarding housing initiatives and tax abatement resolutions for three Preferred Choice Homes properties. The board will also discuss water systems and personnel matters. Discussion on the American Rescue Plan is scheduled under other business.
- Public hearing and tax abatement resolution for 1902 Bud Road
- Public hearing and tax abatement resolution for 1904 Bud Road
- Public hearing and tax abatement resolution for 1972 Bud Road
- Discussion with Red Rock Rural Water Systems regarding Great Bend Water
- Hire of Solid Waste Technician
County Commissioners
The Cottonwood County Board of Commissioners will consider tax abatement and new construction for housing initiatives. The board will also review construction bids and bridge replacement grant terms. Personnel actions including seasonal hires and resignations are on the agenda.
- Public hearing and tax abatement resolution for Cartwright housing initiative
- New construction housing initiatives for Preferred Choice Homes at 1902, 1904, and 1972 Bud Road
- Construction bids for projects 017-599-105 and 017-599-107
- Amendment to Resolution 21-03-16 regarding State Transportation Fund Local Bridge Replacement Program grant SAP 017-598-005
- Purchase of survey equipment
County Commissioners
The Cottonwood County Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting. The sole item on the agenda is a discussion regarding MN CARES Business Relief.
- Discussion of MN CARES Business Relief
County Commissioners
The Cottonwood County Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings and consider tax abatement resolutions for several new construction and remodel housing projects. The board will also review bids for county road work and truck purchases.
- Public hearings and tax abatement resolutions for housing projects: Palm, Wagner, Mau, and T&M Development, LLC
- Bids for Project 017-598-005 – County Road 54, Bridge #93010
- Approval of 2021 Ditch Levies
- Exempt Gambling Permit Requests for Mt. Lake Golf Course
- Landfill Reporting Services Contract
County Commissioners
The Cottonwood County Board of Commissioners will review housing construction and remodeling initiatives. The board will also discuss a 1990 abatement policy update and public works staffing.
- Housing initiatives for new construction at Palm, Wagner, and Mau
- Remodeling program guidelines and T&M Development, LLC remodel
- Update to 1990 Abatement Policy
- LRIP Application for the City of Windom
- Approval to hire a full-time Jailer/Dispatcher
County Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting to discuss tax abatements and facility maintenance. The board will also review business relief measures.
- Commercial Industrial Abatement
- Remodeled Housing Initiative Abatement
- Courthouse Tuckpointing
- MN CARES Business Relief
County Commissioners
The Cottonwood County Board of Commissioners will meet to review a housing initiative remodeling program and an economic abatement policy. The board will also discuss surplus equipment, 2021 equipment purchases, and landfill accounts.
- Guidelines for Proposed Housing Initiative Remodeling Program
- Economic Abatement Policy
- 2021 Equipment Purchase and Surplus Equipment
- JD#3 Petition for Repair
- Landfill Accounts
Work Session
The Cottonwood County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss several administrative and financial items. The meeting includes a continuation of a financial planning session and discussions on tax programs and infrastructure.
- Auditor/Treasurer position hires
- Landfill rates
- Tax Abatement Program
- County Road 8 Petition
- Financial Planning Session continuation
County Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review the 2021 budget and proposed revisions to the CC Home Initiative Program guidelines. The meeting includes discussions on wetland conservation at CSAH 7 and several personnel actions regarding county staff.
- Wetland Conservation Act Decision – CSAH 7
- Proposed Revisions to CC Home Initiative Program Guidelines
- Feedlot Financial Report
- 2021 Budget Review
- Personnel hires for Assessor Office and Auditor/Treasurer offices
County Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review the 2019 financial audit and discuss tax abatements for Gove Acres and Guardian Inn. The meeting includes reviews of the 2020 jail inspection report and several public works contracts and equipment purchases.
- 2019 Financial Audit and 2020 Engagement Letter
- Tax abatement updates for Gove Acres and Guardian Inn
- Local Road Improvements Program Resolutions for Jeffers and Westbrook
- CSAH 7 Design Contract
- 2021 Equipment Purchase and 5 Year Construction Plan
County Commissioners
The Cottonwood County Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting to discuss personnel hiring and business relief. The board is considering approvals for an Assistant County Attorney and part-time jailers/dispatchers.
- Approval to hire Assistant County Attorney
- Approval to hire Part-Time Jailer/Dispatchers
- MN CARES Business Relief
County Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will meet to establish administrative rates, wages, and official depositories for 2021. The body will also consider tax abatements and land use permits.
- Tax abatements for Gove Acres and Guardian Inn
- Conditional Use Permit for Schwartz Farms
- Contract with DVHHS for guardianship work
- Setting 2021 seasonal employee wages and meal rates
- Approval of fees charged by county offices