McLeod County public meetings in 2024
10 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
2024
The Board accepted the completed construction contract for County Ditch 13 and approved the associated assessments. Additionally, the Board delegated contract signing authority to the Health & Human Services Director and approved two family support service contracts.
- Approved CD 13 Findings and Order Accepting the Contract (unanimous)
- Approved CD 13 assessment of $311,584.00 for 15 years at 4% (unanimous)
- Delegated authority to Health & Human Services Director to sign DHS grant contracts effective Jan 1, 2025 (unanimous)
- Approved $8,955.00 contract for Donna Engelen for family support services (unanimous)
- Approved $25,330.00 contract for Tari Niemeyer, Nest LLC for family support services (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda including tobacco and liquor licenses for multiple businesses (unanimous)
2024
The Board approved a five-year contract for Axon Fleet in-squad cameras to replace aging equipment. Several health and human services contracts were renewed, and the Board approved new employee grade assignments. The Board also authorized the sale of a retiring K-9 to its handler for $1.00.
- Approved $271,238.40 five-year contract with Axon Enterprise, Inc. for in-squad cameras (unanimous)
- Approved sale of K-9 Kilo to Sergeant Brian Stiles for $1.00 (unanimous)
- Approved 2025 4-H commercial kitchen lease with Joanie's Catering LLC at $1,325.00 per month (unanimous)
- Approved contract renewal for Richard Decker for Adult Mental Health Clinical Supervision up to $10,700.00 (unanimous)
- Approved contract renewal for Ashley Hubbell for Children’s Mental Health Clinical Supervision up to $9,200.00 (unanimous)
- Approved contract renewal with Painted Horse Ranch, LLC for supervised visitation at $50.00 per hour (unanimous)
- Approved contract with Temp Social Work, Inc. for licensed social workers at $56.00-$62.00 per hour (unanimous)
- Approved new and updated employee grade assignments recommended by the Evaluation Committee (unanimous)
Truth in Taxation
The board met to review the 2024 valuation, the proposed 2025 tax levy and rate, and the proposed 2025 budget. No public comments were recorded. No votes were taken on the proposed budget or tax levy during this meeting.
- Approved the agenda and a three-minute time limit for public comments (unanimous)
2024
The Board approved a joint powers agreement to house up to seven Hennepin County inmates as needed at a rate based on the county fee schedule. The Board also authorized a $950,000 transfer of excess municipal funds and approved a new well project at Lake Marion Park. A public hearing was held regarding cannabis ordinance changes, though no final decision on business limits was recorded.
- Approved joint powers agreement with Hennepin County for inmate boarding (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution 24-CB-31 to transfer $950,000.00 in excess municipal funds to regular funds (unanimous)
- Approved $29,801.84 estimate from Schaefer Well Company for Lake Marion Park well project (unanimous)
- Approved renewing SILS agreements with Aveyron Homes, Inc., Diversified Lifestyles II, Inc., EON, Inc., and REM South Central Services, Inc. (unanimous)
- Approved $3,400.00 contract renewal with TriMin Systems Inc. for ACS and SWS support (unanimous)
- Approved renewing Supported Employment Services contract with West Central Industries, Inc. (unanimous)
- Postponed annual review of County Administrator Sheila Murphy to December 17, 2024
2024
The Board of Commissioners approved several public works projects, including a gravel crushing contract and electrical upgrades for Piepenburg Park Campground. They also authorized a Hispanic Outreach Worker contract and various temporary liquor and gambling permits for the Gopher Campfire Club.
- Approved $263,509.25 gravel crushing and stockpile contract to Reiner Contracting Inc. (unanimous)
- Approved $83,270.00 for Piepenburg Park Campground electrical upgrades via Design Electric Inc. (unanimous)
- Approved $3,232.00 monthly maintenance agreement with Alpha Wireless for ARMER and Paging equipment (unanimous)
- Approved 2025 Hispanic Outreach Worker contract with Carmen Patino at $38.13 per hour (unanimous)
- Approved multiple temporary liquor and gambling permits for Gopher Campfire Club (unanimous)
- Approved hiring Chad Bandas for snow plowing on CSAH 103 in Biscay at $80.00 per hour (unanimous)
- Approved final payments of $2,434.11 to KAMCO Incorporated and $38,585.45 to Ti-Zack Concrete, Inc (unanimous)
- Approved $30,000.00 for additional engineering services from Stonebrooke Engineering for CSAH 115/CSAH 25 Roundabout (unanimous)
2024
The Board approved the formation of joint county drainage authority boards for Carver County Ditch 5 and Ditch 7. The Board also updated two job descriptions within Health and Human Services but denied a request to add a new assessor position.
- Adopted Resolution 24-CB-25 to form Joint Drainage Authority for Carver County CD 5 (4-0)
- Adopted Resolution 24-CB-26 to form Joint Drainage Authority for Carver County CD 7 (4-0)
- Denied adding one Health and Human Services Assessor position (2-2)
- Motion to add one Assistant County Attorney died for lack of a second
- Approved assigning Health and Human Services Office Support Supervisor a Grade 190 (4-0)
- Approved assigning Health and Human Services Finance and Grant Technician a Grade 140 (4-0)
- Approved 2023 Highway Division Annual Report (4-0)
- Approved $8,972.21 payment to Sir Lines-A-Lot, LLC for State Project 043-070-018 (4-0)
2024
The Board approved the purchase of four 2025 Dodge Durangos and the auction of five older police vehicles. Other key actions included approving road project payments and a cooperative agreement with the DNR for Lake Marion water access.
- Approved purchase of four 2025 Dodge Durangos for $176,088.00 (unanimous)
- Approved auction of two 2019 and two 2020 Dodge Durangos (unanimous)
- Approved auction of a 1997 Ford Command vehicle (unanimous)
- Approved $39,000.00 payment to e2 Electrical Services for Fairgrounds projects (unanimous)
- Approved $187,191.19 payment to Croell, Inc for Highway 115 Concrete Overlay (unanimous)
- Approved 60-day lease with Superior Transportation LLC for Fairgrounds bus parking (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution 24-CB-24 for Lake Marion Public Water Access reconstruction with $425,000 DNR funding (unanimous)
- Approved 2025 service contract with Woodland Centers for crisis services (unanimous)
2024
The McLeod County Board is reviewing several items including a $55,104 software maintenance renewal for various departments. The board will also consider land use permits for building and excavation, as well as funding for new fire pit rings at local campgrounds.
- $55,104.00 software maintenance renewal for various county departments
- $29,126.25 estimate for 100 fire pit rings at Lake Marion and Piepenburg campgrounds
- Gravel excavation permit with a $17,000.00 bond requirement
- $3,020.58 bid for Glencoe Area Transportation Services Facility signage
- Request to postpone legislative action on Minnesota Child Care Licensing Standards
2024
The McLeod County Board will consider terminating a tax abatement agreement with Glencoe Hotel Group LLC following a notice of default. The meeting also includes reviews of software renewals, jail system upgrades, and equipment purchases for parks and the fairgrounds.
- Termination of Tax Abatement Agreement with Glencoe Hotel Group LLC
- Renewal of ESRI ArcGIS software maintenance for $12,858.00
- Approval of Builders Risk Insurance for the new Fairgrounds Building at $5,282.00
- Upgrade to McLeod County Jail’s Inmate Round Tracking System for $9,484.00
- Purchase of 10 park grills for $10,240.57
Board of Appeal and Equalization
The Board of Appeal and Equalization will elect a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson. The meeting also includes consideration of appointments related to specific parcels.
- Election of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson
- Appointment consideration for Bryan & Lilli Schaefer (07.074.0020)
- Appointment consideration for Jim Knoblach and Northwood Real Estate LLC (22.104.0010)