Sibley County, Minnesota

Commissioners' Workshop

Board of Commissioners

Planning and Zoning Commission

Board of Commissioners

Commissioners' Workshop

Board of Commissioners

Commissioners' Workshop

Board of Commissioners

Planning and Zoning Commission

Board of Commissioners

Planning and Zoning Commission

Board of Commissioners

Board of Commissioners

Planning and Zoning Commission

Board of Commissioners

Board of Commissioners

Planning and Zoning Commission

Board of Commissioners

Board of Commissioners

Board of Commissioners

Planning and Zoning Commission

Planning and Zoning Commission

Commissioners' Workshop

The Sibley County Board of Commissioners will review board operating procedures and then move into a closed session to discuss emergency response procedures, as permitted by Minnesota statute. The meeting will then reopen to regular session.

• Review of Board Operating Procedures
• Closed session to discuss emergency response procedures under M.S. 13.05, subd. 3(d)
• Reopen from closed session

Board of Commissioners

The Sibley County Board will meet to approve regular proceedings, claims, and a gambling permit. The board will also consider two conditional use permit applications for a commercial feedlot expansion and an organized farm colony.

• Approve claims as submitted
• Application for Gambling Permit - Gaylord Game Protective League
• CUP #1206: Commercial feedlot expansion at 25738 State Hwy 5
• CUP #1207: Organized Farm Colony amendment at 59917 236 St
• Foster Care Interagency Transportation Agreement - Minnesota New County School

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider two conditional use permits and a feedlot registration modification. These items involve agricultural expansions and a Planned Unit Development amendment.

• Modification of Feedlot Registration No. 143-94234 for Dieball Dairy/Jim Dieball regarding a liquid manure storage basin
• CUP #1206: Expansion of a commercial feedlot at 25738 State Hwy 5, Arlington
• CUP #1207: Amendment to a Planned Unit Development for an Organized Farm Colony at 59917 236 St., Gibbon

Board of Commissioners

The Sibley County Board will approve a paving contract for CSAH 22 and award pipe lining contracts for two county roads. The meeting will also include updates on administrative staffing and committee replacements.

• Approve paving quote for CSAH 22: $38,485.91
• Award pipe lining quote for CP 1409A along CSAH 6
• Award pipe lining quote for CP 1409B along CSAH 25
• Hire temporary staff in license center
• Motion to close public meeting for union negotiation strategy

Commissioners' Workshop

The Board of Commissioners will review the plan for the 'Spirit of America' event scheduled for July 8th, discuss county services that are not mandated, and then move into a closed session under Minnesota statute to talk about emergency response procedures. The meeting then reopens from closed session.

• Review of plan for 'Spirit of America' event on July 8th at 5:00 pm
• Discussion of services offered by Sibley County that are not required
• Closed session to discuss emergency response procedures under M.S. 13.05, subd. 3(d)

Board of Commissioners

The board will consider two conditional use permits, including one for open-pit excavation in a Conservation & Agriculture district. Commissioners will also hear a presentation on the County Road Safety Plan, discuss a purchase of a 950G Cat Loader bucket, and act on a third amendment to the Sibley Estates purchase agreement. Consent items include approval of minutes, claims, and CUP renewals.

• CUP #1204: open-pit excavation at 33022 Scenic Byway, Henderson (Conservation & Agriculture district)
• CUP #1205: contractor’s yard at 31739 State Hwy 25, Belle Plaine (General Agriculture district)
• Purchase of 950G Cat Loader bucket (no dollar amount listed)
• Third Amendment to Purchase Agreement of Sibley Estates
• Appointment of John Wenninger as Sibley County Ditch Inspector

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will continue consideration of an open pit excavation permit. The body will also review new applications for a contractor's yard and two setback variances.

• CUP #1204: Open pit excavation at 33022 Scenic Byway, Henderson
• CUP #1205: Contractor’s yard at 31739 State Hwy 25, Belle Plaine
• Variance #532: Reduced side yard setback at 31260 627 Ave, Gibbon
• Variance #533: Reduced front yard setback at 19410 661 Ave, Buffalo Lake

Board of Commissioners

The Sibley County Board will consider approving a contract for the reconstruction of CSAH 21/13th Street and a purchase agreement for drainage system bridges. The meeting also includes a presentation on the Minnesota River-Mankato Comprehensive Watershed Management Plan and the annual public works report.

• Approve contract for CSAH 21/13th Street reconstruction
• Purchase agreement for drainage system bridges
• Adopt Minnesota River-Mankato Watershed Management Plan
• Accept quote for pavement study on CSAH 6 and CSAH 21
• Establish a Ballot Board for 2026 Elections

Commissioners' Workshop

The Sibley County Board of Commissioners will hold a workshop meeting. They will hear a presentation from Christy Kallevig of U of MN Extension on Agriculture and Natural Resources. A motion will be made to close the public meeting under MN Statute 13D.03 for union negotiation strategy, followed by reopening.

• Presentation by Christy Kallevig, U of MN Extension, on Agriculture and Natural Resources
• Motion to close public meeting under MN Statute 13D.03 for union negotiation strategy

Board of Commissioners

The board will vote on consent agenda items including approval of claims and renewal of 3.2 percent malt liquor licenses. They will hear a proposal from the Ag Drainage Manager to permanently remove Bridge #9 on the Froehlich property. Also up for discussion is a revised list of 2026 committee appointments.

• Permanent removal of Bridge #9 on the Froehlich property
• Renewal of 3.2 percent malt liquor licenses
• Approval of claims as submitted
• Revised 2026 committee appointments
• Approve regular board proceedings of April 28, 2026

Commissioners' Workshop

The Sibley County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss fraud in Human Services, review the 2026 assessment report, and address crop damage and drainage policies. The agenda includes updates on the Goldmine Bridge and paving for 291st Ave, along with board operating procedures and budget expectations.

• Fraud discussion regarding Human Services
• County Assessor's Report for 2026 Assessment
• Crop Damage Policy Revision
• Redwood County Goldmine Bridge update
• Paving of 291st Ave, Faxon Twp

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will review two land-use applications. The body will consider a conditional use permit for excavation and a variance for a reduced front yard setback.

• CUP #1204: Open pit excavation at 33022 Scenic Byway, Henderson, MN
• Variance #531: Reduced front yard setback at 25935 641 Ave, Gibbon, MN
• Appointments for 2026 Commission Chair and Vice-Chair

Board of Commissioners

Board of Commissioners

The Sibley County Board will discuss a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) request for Nytes Properties in Henderson, approve a letter supporting State Hwy 19 repairs, and consider bids for sidewalk repairs and a highway plat for County State Aid Highway 17. A workshop follows the regular meeting.

• TIF 1-5 Nytes Properties – City of Henderson
• Letter of support for State Hwy 19 repair
• Accept quote from ISG for highway plat on CSAH 17 from SH 19 to CR 166
• Award Contract 2026-05 Henderson Sidewalk Repairs

Commissioners' Workshop

This workshop agenda includes discussion of an easement on County State Aid Highway 17 for Great River Energy, logistics for the annual commissioner road tour, and recommissioning of the Service Center. The board will also discuss plans for America's 250th Birthday celebration.

• CSAH 17 - Great River Energy Easement discussion
• Logistics for June 2nd road tour
• America's 250th Birthday planning
• Recommissioning of the Service Center

Board of Commissioners

The Board will approve its consent agenda items, including regular board proceedings, claims, CUP renewals, liquor licenses, tax reports, and financial statements. Commissioners will review IT firewall replacement quotes and a Barracuda renewal, and consider a DNR licensing point‑of‑sale contract approval. The County Engineer will recommend awarding a $2,472,101.04 bituminous overlays contract to William Mueller and Sons, along with a $24,576.00 sign cutter and software purchase. A fund‑balance resolution and various administrative updates will also be addressed.

• Award 2026 Bituminous Overlays Contract to William Mueller and Sons for $2,472,101.04
• Purchase sign cutter and software from Northlight Color for $24,576.00
• Review firewall replacement quotes (IT Director)
• Approve Barracuda renewal (IT Director)
• Approve DNR licensing point‑of‑sale contract (HR Director)

Ditch Drainage Authority

Commissioners' Workshop

The Sibley County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss a request from Jake Properties to participate in the Local Housing Trust Fund and a staffing comparison with other counties. The meeting is scheduled for March 24, 2026.

• Jake Properties request for Local Housing Trust Fund participation
• Staffing comparison with other counties
• Sheriff Peter Niember to present

Board of Commissioners

The Sibley County Board of Commissioners will approve routine agenda items and a consent agenda. Commissioners will set the 2026 dust coating rate at $155 per 100 feet for a 20‑foot width, accepting a quote from Freeborn County Co‑op. They will also consider several procurement requests, a wetland study proposal, and the sheriff’s request to contract with Hyper‑Reach for a Code Red replacement.

• Set 2026 dust coating rate at $155 per 100 ft for a 20 ft width using magnesium chloride, accepting Freeborn County Co‑op quote
• Public Works purchase to replace 2003 dump truck
• Purchase new road widener from American State Equipment
• Approve proposal from SEH for CSAH 17 wetland study
• Sheriff request approval to contract with Hyper‑Reach to replace Code Red

Board of Commissioners

The Sibley County Board of Commissioners will review several infrastructure awards and management agreements. The board is deciding on contracts for seal coating and bridge construction, as well as management for Sibley Estates.

• Award CP 1318 2026 Seal Coating Project to Asphalt Surface Technologies for $727,706.56
• Award Contract 2026-03 to Midwest Contracting, LLC for $653,829.75
• Agreement with SMR Management for Sibley Estates East and West
• Adoption of Hummingbird Trail Rules
• MnDOT Agreement No 1062609 for construction of Bridge No. 72J89

Commissioners' Workshop

The Board of Commissioners will review the auditor‑treasurer’s fund‑balance comparison. They will consider a proposed firearms ordinance. They will also discuss a storage shed project at the SCSC site.

• Fund Balance Comparison discussion – presented by Auditor‑Treasurer Jennie Radloff
• Review of firearms ordinance – presented by County Administrator Marilee Peterson
• Discussion of storage shed at SCSC site – presented by County Administrator Marilee Peterson

Planning and Zoning Commission

Board of Commissioners

The Sibley County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss the transfer of a housing choice voucher program and a revolving loan. The agenda includes contract approvals for biometric screening and DNR licensing, as well as infrastructure agreements.

• Transfer of South Central Minnesota Multi-County Housing and Redevelopment Authority’s Housing Choice Voucher Program
• Revolving Loan to 1993 And Company of Henderson
• CP 1286 Construction Agreement for CSAH 21 (13th Street) with City of Gaylord
• Biometric Screening Contract and DNR Licensing System Contract
• Critical repairs for Sibley Estates

Board of Commissioners

The Sibley County Board of Commissioners will meet to approve the 2026-2030 Road and Bridge Plan, a Microsoft 365 subscription, and contracts with Painted Horse Ranch and Greater Minnesota Family Services. The meeting also includes the approval of claims and a gambling permit application.

• Approve 5 Year Road and Bridge Plan 2026-2030
• Painted Horse Ranch, LLC -2026 Contract
• Greater Minnesota Family Services - Intensive In-Home Family Services - IIFS 2026
• Purchase used Rosco Seep Pro for $12,750
• Application for Gambling Permit - Gibbon Sportsmens Club

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Sibley County Planning and Zoning Commission will appoint a Chair and Vice‑Chair for 2026, approve the Board of Adjustment minutes from November 3, 2025, and discuss Variance #530, which seeks relief from the minimum acreage requirement for a new site and dwelling density in the A‑General Agriculture district on a parcel in New Auburn Township (PID 20.2204.020). The meeting also includes a staff update before adjournment.

• Appointment of Chair and Vice‑Chair for 2026
• Approval of Board of Adjustment minutes (Nov 3 2025)
• Consideration of Variance #530 to waive minimum acreage requirement in A‑General Agriculture district, NW ¼ of NE ¼, Section 22, New Auburn Township (PID 20.2204.020)
• Staff update

Board of Commissioners

The Sibley County Board of Commissioners will review and adopt a proposed ordinance that limits the firearms allowed for deer hunting in the county. The meeting also includes approval of the 2025 audit letter from the State Auditor, designation of depositories for county funds, and a public hearing on the firearm ordinance. Additional items are a review of a pole‑camera purchase quote funded by an opioid grant and local‑option disaster abatement credits for Pomplun and Morton.

• Approve State of Minnesota Office of the State Auditor Letter of Understanding for the 2025 Sibley County audit
• Public hearing and consideration of an ordinance limiting firearms allowed for deer hunting in Sibley County
• Review and approve LENS sales quote for pole camera purchase funded by opioid grant
• Local Option Disaster Abatement and Credit for Pomplun
• Local Option Disaster Abatement and Credit for Morton

Commissioners' Workshop

The commissioners will hear from Facilities Manager Russ Kral about the jail fire alarm system. They will also conduct a 2026 county planning session. No other agenda items are listed.

• Jail fire alarm – presentation by Facilities Manager Russ Kral
• County business – 2026 planning session

Commissioners' Workshop

The Board of Commissioners will hear a presentation by County Engineer Tim Becker on the draft Sibley County 5‑Year Road and Bridge Plan. Commissioners will consider the plan’s scope and priorities for road and bridge projects over the next five years.

• Draft Sibley County 5‑Year Road and Bridge Plan presented by County Engineer Tim Becker

Board of Commissioners

The Sibley County Board of Commissioners will elect its Chair and Vice‑Chair for 2026 and amend the Rules of Order to allow the Chair to make and second motions. The agenda also includes committee appointments, re‑establishing Change Funds and Petty Cash Funds for 2026, and an early renewal of the PDQ Connect Premium IT service. Additional items cover solid‑waste hauler license approvals, newspaper designations for the 2025 financial statements, and county business such as carpet replacement at Sibley Estates.

• Elect Board Chair for 2026
• Elect Vice‑Chair for 2026
• Amend Rules of Order to let the Chair make and second motions
• Re‑establish Sibley County Change Funds & Petty Cash Funds for 2026
• Early renewal of PDQ Connect Premium

Planning and Zoning Commission