McLeod County public meetings in 2021
29 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
2021
The Board of Commissioners will discuss personnel changes within Health and Human Services, including a new administrative position and adjustments to nursing hours. The meeting also includes votes on business license renewals and a land plat approval.
- Approval of Sketch Plan 21-07 for a 1-Lot plat in Acoma Township
- Liquor and tobacco license renewals for Brownton Rod and Gun Club, Big Don’s Carthedral Inc., Dollar General, and Cactus Jacks II
- Proposal to add a new Health and Human Services Administrative Assistant position (grade 130)
- Proposal to increase a Public Health Nurse position by 12 hours per week with a yearly financial impact of approximately $19,000.00
- Consideration of an hourly rate increase for the McLeod County Veteran Van Driver
2021
The Board of Commissioners will review the 2022 final property tax levy and budget, as well as salaries for elected officials. The meeting includes several high-cost equipment purchases for public works and courthouse facility upgrades.
- 2022 Final Property Tax Levy and Budget (Preliminary levy of $25,909,283.00)
- Purchase of three Mack Tandem chassis and equipment packages totaling $867,402.00
- Courthouse make-up air unit upgrade from Foster Mechanical for $102,220.00 using ARPA funds
- Professional services agreement with 95 West Aerial Mapping for $48,669.00
- Lease of courthouse office space to MN Department of Corrections for $106,229.16 over six years
Truth in Taxation
The county is conducting a Truth in Taxation meeting to review the proposed 2022 budget and tax levy. The session is intended for public comment and discussion regarding these financial plans.
- Review of 2021 valuation for taxes payable in 2022
- Review of 2022 tax information
- Review of 2022 budget and tax levy
2021
The Board of Commissioners is deciding on several equipment purchases, including election tablets and security software. The meeting also covers land plat approvals, liquor and tobacco licenses, and personnel changes.
- Purchase of OmniBallot Tablets from SeaChange Election Services for $101,552.00
- Agreement for Statewide Security Monitoring Initiative CrowdStrike Service for $10,660.00
- Proposal to replace nine cameras in the Environmental Services Building for $15,489.00
- Emergency HVAC unit replacement for the Environmental Services Building for $8,921.00
- Approval of 1-lot Final Plat 21-09 (Kutschara Acres) and 2-Lot Final Plat 21-10 (Fleischacker Addition)
2021
The McLeod County Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting. The primary focus is a closed session with the County Attorney to discuss a condemnation matter for project SAP 43-615-014 (CSAH 15).
- Discussion of condemnation for SAP 43-615-014 (CSAH 15) involving landowners Vorlicek, Selchow, and Posusta
2021
The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding the 2022 County Fee Schedule. The body is also deciding on several equipment purchases, including six Dodge Durango vehicles and network infrastructure for Hutchinson locations.
- Public hearing for the 2022 McLeod County Fee Schedule
- Purchase of six 2022 Dodge Durango vehicles totaling $206,264.00
- Network infrastructure equipment for Hutchinson locations from ConvergeOne for $57,492.55
- Real property sale to The Overland Group, LLC for $310,000.00
- Payment of $43,553.71 to Asphalt Surface Technologies Corp. for pavement marking and seal coat
2021
The Board of Commissioners will consider several infrastructure payments and a police services agreement for the City of Silver Lake. The meeting also includes discussions on drainage authority updates and health insurance addendums for multiple employee unions.
- Police services agreement with City of Silver Lake for $155,220.00
- Payment of $28,618.75 to Shafer Contracting Co. for concrete overlays on CSAH 2, CSAH 3, and CSAH 15
- Payment of $22,363.34 to Everstrong Construction, Inc. for Bridge 43504 replacement on CSAH 11
- AMC annual membership dues for 2022 in the amount of $17,256.00
- Proposed City of Hutchinson TIF Plan 4-22 for the redevelopment of the Jorgensen Hotel site
2021
The Board of Commissioners will review several land use requests, including two solar garden permits and two rezonings. The meeting also includes decisions on 2022 non-union wage scales and various IT infrastructure contracts.
- Proposed 3% wage increase and 1.5% wage scale adjustment for 2022 non-union employees
- Rezoning request for a concrete redi-mix plant (parcel 13.031.2100) and mini-storage units in Sumter Township
- Conditional Use Permits for a 1-megawatt solar garden in Winsted Township and a 0.5-megawatt array in Hale Township
- Microsoft Enterprise Agreement renewal payment of $87,235.00 and SQL Server upgrade of $31,020.00
- $23,000.00 in AIS Funds for the Lake Marion Carp Clean Out Project
2021
The Board of Commissioners will discuss 2022 drainage assessments and non-union health insurance employer contributions. The meeting includes several conditional use permits for land and business operations and a lease agreement for a driver exam station.
- Proposed bituminous maintenance overlay on County Road 115 for $124,386.48
- Proposed 2022 non-union health insurance employer contributions ranging from $728.69 to $1,457.38
- Conditional Use Permit to increase dog capacity at Back Forty Kennel, LLC from 25 to 50
- Change Order 2 to Rickert Excavating for $13,965.38 for culvert changes
- Snow removal contract for Glencoe facilities awarded to Neubarth Lawn Care & Landscaping
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The Board of Commissioners will review five tax levy options ranging from a 1% to 5% increase over the 2021 amount of $25,154,644.00. The meeting includes decisions on solar array permits, a courthouse boiler contract, and land classification. The board will also receive COVID-19 updates from Health and Human Services and Administration.
- Preliminary Tax Levy options ranging from $25,406,190.00 (1%) to $26,412,376.00 (5%)
- Conditional Use Permits for two one-megawatt solar arrays in Winsted Township
- Courthouse boiler/pump controls contract for Northern Air Corporation for $14,190.00
- 2022 Lidar project partnership with the State of Minnesota at an estimated county cost of $52,000.00
- Resolution 21-CB-29 to classify tax forfeited land as non-conservation land
2021
The Board of Commissioners is reviewing two conditional use permits for one-megawatt community solar garden arrays. The meeting also includes discussions on MnDOT ADA improvements in Glencoe and potential amendments to the county zoning ordinance.
- Two conditional use permits for one-megawatt community solar gardens by Novel Energy Solutions
- Proposed contract with Streamworks for tax notice processing estimated at $13,754.00
- Design engineering for bridge 43515 on County Road 71 estimated at $8,900.00
- Final payment of $9,945.87 to Duininck, Inc. for highway rehabilitation on CSAH 5 and 16
- Proposed sale of 0.0378 acres along TH 22 to MnDOT for ADA sidewalk improvements
2021
The Board of Commissioners will review several land-use permits and infrastructure contracts. Key items include a grant application for a highway extension and the purchase of a vehicle for veteran services.
- Proposed $750,000 TEDI grant application for the CSAH 5 Extension Project between CSAH 1 and CSAH 9
- Proposed $34,000 purchase of a 2019 Ford Flex SEL for Veteran Services
- Proposed $34,000 contract with Steile Construction for fiber-optic line relocation on Highway 212
- Proposed $10,650 contract with Schmidt Curb Company for a new Courthouse parking lot exit on Judd Avenue
- Conditional Use Permits for a cold storage building in Acoma Township and an indoor firearms range in Lynn Township
2021
The Board of Commissioners is reviewing several public works awards, including road material processing and intersection lighting. The meeting also covers a new HR and payroll software contract and the allocation of American Rescue Plan Act funds.
- Contract for processing 40,000 tons of Class 5 modified material with Reiner Contracting Incorporated for $240,675.00
- UKG Human Resources, Timekeeping, and Payroll Package contract for $55,293.75
- Roof repair project for Environmental Services with Schwickert’s Tecta America for $57,745.00
- Tree and brush removal quotes from S&S Excavating for CD 05 ($52,300.00) and CD 13 ($13,100.00)
- Proposed allocation of American Rescue Plan Act dollars for qualified expenses up to $50,000.00
2021
The McLeod County Board of Commissioners will discuss highway investment plans and COVID-19 updates. The board is deciding on a contract for ditch engineering and the distribution of aquatic invasive species grant funds.
- Proposed $18,200 contract with Houston Engineering Incorporated for County Ditch 12A Historic Review and Culvert Sizing Report
- Proposed distribution of AIS Grant Funds to Belle Lake Association for treatment of 16.2 acres
- Notification of 10 Year Capital Highway Investment Plan regarding Highway 212 and Trunk Highway 7 roundabout
- Proclamation of July 27, 2021 as Minnesota County Staff Appreciation Day
- Notification of Sibley McLeod Joint Drainage Authority Public Hearing on July 29, 2021
2021
The McLeod County Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to discuss the Morningside Reconstruction Project. The discussion includes representatives from Public Works, the City of Glencoe, SEH, and Duininck, Inc.
- Morningside Reconstruction Project discussion
2021
The Board of Commissioners will consider a resolution to end the local emergency declaration regarding COVID-19. Other items include software renewals, infrastructure repairs, and personnel staffing changes.
- Resolution 21-CB-23 to end the local COVID-19 emergency
- $24,514.89 for CommVault software support renewal
- $11,371.49 for ESRI ArcGIS software maintenance renewal
- $45,571.00 for ApplicationXtender, Workflow, and document scanner maintenance
- Culvert rehabilitation on County Road 4 estimated at $21,000.00
2021
The Board of Commissioners will discuss a proposed open burning ordinance and review permits for the Winstock Country Music Festival and Winsted Craft Beer Festival. The meeting also includes decisions on vehicle purchases, facility repairs, and personnel staffing.
- Proposed Open Burning Ordinance public hearing
- Purchase of 2021 Dodge Durango for $34,338.00
- Request for 2022 State Capitol Bond Funds for a HATS facility storage building and fueling facility
- Large assembly permits for Winstock Country Music Festival and Winsted Craft Beer Festival
- SmartNET annual maintenance contract for $12,544.71
Board of Appeals & Equalization
The Board of Appeal and Equalization is meeting to hear property assessment appeals. The agenda includes scheduled appointments for specific property owners and a review of recommendations from the County Assessor.
- Appeal appointment: Two Rivers Rental LLC (23.050.3000)
- Appeal appointment: John A Mathwig (04.056.0010/04.056.0020)
- Appeal appointment: Brownton Mini Storage LLC (16.050.0586)
- Appeal appointment: Kathleen Knox Hoogland Living Trust (23.060.0020)
- Appeal appointment: RCG Hutchinson MN LLC (23.486.0010)
2021
The Board of Commissioners will review several requests including land use permits, infrastructure contracts, and a large software upgrade. Discussions also include COVID-19 updates and various drainage authority hearings.
- Purchase of iasWorld CAMA, Tax and Cashiering Software for $384,882.00
- Countywide 6" edge line pavement marking contract with Sir Lines-A-Lot for $60,699.04
- Purchase of a Kuhn rotary disc mower for $8,695.00
- Class 5 gravel application for County Road 58 estimated at $27,000.00
- Conditional Use Permit for Buffalo Sun, LLC community solar garden in Helen Township
2021
The Board of Commissioners is deciding on several personnel changes and service contracts. Key discussions include hiring outside engineering specialists for road rehabilitation projects and purchasing new medical equipment for emergency vehicles.
- Purchase of 13 Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) for $14,615.25
- Contract with Braun Intertec for plant inspection not to exceed $65,000.00
- Hiring a MnDOT Engineering Specialist for project inspection not to exceed $70,000.00
- Proposed part-time Social Worker position for Long-Term Care and Developmental Disabilities Unit
- Public hearing on June 15, 2021, regarding a proposed Open Burning Ordinance
2021
The Board of Commissioners will discuss the acceptance of federal relief funds and the extension of the Coronavirus Relief Fund Committee. The meeting includes decisions on land use permits, jail medical contracts, and infrastructure agreements.
- Acceptance of approximately $6.9 million in American Rescue Plan relief funds
- Medical contract renewal for McLeod County Jail with Advanced Correctional Healthcare, Inc. for $62,303.43
- Conditional Use Permit for a 1-megawatt community solar garden array system in Helen Township
- Cooperative Construction Agreement with MnDOT for intersection lighting at TH 7 and CSAH 15
- Approval of 1-lot plat in Acoma Township and 1-lot sketch plan in Winsted Township
2021
The McLeod County Board of Commissioners is meeting to discuss infrastructure projects, IT upgrades, and personnel grading. The body will consider several contracts for public works and emergency management, as well as the salary grade for a new Economic Development Director position.
- Proposed $466,783.49 contract with Asphalt Surface Technologies Corp. for countywide pavement marking and seal coating
- Proposed server replacements from Xigent Solutions not to exceed $102,491.34
- Proposed salary grade 220 for the new Economic Development Director position with an anticipated budget impact of $70,283.20 - $105,435.20 plus benefits
- Proposed $16,179.50 for Sheriff's Office E-911 equipment maintenance from Independent Emergency Services
- Proposed $12,749.00 in purchases for N95 respirators using the Emergency Management Performance Grant – Supplemental
2021
The McLeod County Board of Commissioners will discuss infrastructure upgrades, including jail security systems and courthouse maintenance. The board is also reviewing a 5-year highway and bridge construction plan and an ADA Transition Plan for public right-of-way.
- Proposal from Foster Mechanical to replace courthouse boilers for $174,200.00
- Jail camera system upgrades and data storage totaling $59,961.42
- 2021-2025 Highway and Bridge construction plan
- ADA Transition Plan for Public Right-of-Way public hearing
- Conditional Use Permit JP21-C1 for a 30’ x 56’ accessory structure in Acoma Township
2021
The McLeod County Board of Commissioners will review several conditional use permits for agricultural structures and gravel mining. The board is also considering the denial of a solar garden project and approving various public works contracts and personnel grade assignments.
- Proposed denial of a 1-megawatt community solar garden array system in Winsted Township
- Conditional Use Permits for gravel mining by Riverview Aggregates ($25,000 bond) and Rickert Excavating ($6,000 bond)
- Renewal of Check Point firewall maintenance services for $31,204.35
- Demolition of the Kitty Kastle foundation by Luedtke Contracting for $4,500.00
- Letter of support for the $68,000,000 US Highway 212 Rural Freight Mobility and Safety Project
2021
The McLeod County Board of Commissioners is meeting to distribute state coronavirus relief funds to local businesses and establish a corresponding revenue fund. The board is also reviewing engineering for a new roundabout and a temporary loan to the Ditch Fund.
- Distribution of $709,749.09 in Coronavirus Relief Funds to 33 businesses and administrative fees
- Engineering contract for a single-lane roundabout at CSAH 25/115 with Stonebrook Engineering not to exceed $236,324.11
- Temporary loan of $609,200.00 from the General Revenue Fund to the Ditch Fund
- Sale of the 'Kitty Kastle' structure to Otting House Movers for $5,501.00
- Purchase of $10,236.94 in vaccination clinic supplies and signage via EMPG-S grant
2021
The McLeod County Board is meeting to discuss public safety agreements, road infrastructure projects, and various personnel and contract approvals. Key items include a potential aid agreement for civil unrest and a public hearing regarding County Ditch 63.
- Mutual aid agreement with the City of Minneapolis for civil unrest related to police officer trials
- Purchase of two 2021 Ford F150 pickups for $63,958.82
- Public hearing for County Ditch (CD) 63 Petition for Outlet from MRRR, LLC
- Zix email encryption renewal with American Communications Inc for $9,100.00
- Proposed $50.00/hour paralegal fee for Court Administration
2021
The Board is considering several personnel changes including increased hours for a public health nurse and new sheriff's office positions. Additionally, the meeting includes discussions on road reconstruction grants and various property matters.
- Adopt Resolution 21-CB-08: $10,000.00 grant for County Veterans Service Officer operational needs
- Purchase of two Dodge Durangos for $34,338.00 each and one Dodge Charger for $27,161.00
- Application for LRIP funding for CSAH 5 Extension Project up to $1,250,000.00
- Proposed increase of McLeod County Public Health Nurse from 28 to 36 hours per week
- Addition of up to three Communications Officers for the Sheriff’s Office
2021
The Board of Commissioners will consider a program outline and timeline for the Coronavirus Relief Fund. They are also reviewing several service agreements for mental health and supervised visitation, as well as infrastructure and IT upgrades.
- Proposed Coronavirus Relief Fund for businesses with fewer than 35 employees
- Mental Health Hold Order Services agreement with Hutchinson Health at $1,610.00 per client daily
- Outpatient Mental Health Services agreement with Hutchinson Health not to exceed $15,000.00
- Payment of $30,192.35 to Duininck, Inc. for CSAH 19 rehabilitation project
- Purchase of wireless presenting components from Provision Media for $39,541.01
2021
The Board is reorganizing for 2021, including the election of a Chair and Vice Chair. Members are discussing the transition of several departments to the new McLeod County Government Center and reviewing 2021 meeting dates.
- Contract with Central Minnesota Mental Health Center for detoxification services at $500 per client daily
- Proposed closure of License Center from January 14 to January 19, 2021, for relocation
- Proposed closures of Health and Human Services, Administration, SWCD, Veteran Services, and North Complex buildings for relocation to Government Center
- Resolution 21-CB-01 designating the county website as the official publication for transportation projects
- Proposal to hire two part-time receptionists for the Government Center