Sibley County public meetings in 2025

Board of Commissioners

The Sibley County Board of Commissioners meeting on Dec 23, 2025 will consider several consent‑agenda items, including a new tobacco license for Farmers Co‑op Oil Arlington #2, a transportation sales & use tax agreement, and the purchase of a TSC 7 survey controller from Frontier Precision. The board will also discuss opioid settlement funding, child‑welfare screening grant funding, seasonal wage ranges for 2026, and a revised personnel policy. The primary decision will be the adoption of the 2026 budget, levy resolution, and the 2026 capital improvement projects list.

• New Tobacco License – Farmers Co‑op Oil Arlington #2
• Transportation Sales & Use Tax Agreement
• Purchase TSC 7 Survey Controller from Frontier Precision
• Low‑Potency Hemp License Application – Vape Loop
• Adopt 2026 Budget and Levy Resolution (including CIP projects list)

Board of Commissioners

The Sibley County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss land use permits, county contracts, and personnel ratings. The board is also reviewing appointments for the Planning & Zoning Commission and Board of Adjustment.

• CUP 1203: Application for agricultural related industry at 37532 248 St., Arlington
• CSAH 6 Relocation Agreement with Chard Grading and Excavating, LLC
• 2026 contract with Morris Electronics
• Renewal applications for 2026 tobacco licenses
• Rating approval for County Auditor-Treasurer and Office Support Specialist

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will review application CUP #1203, which seeks a conditional use permit to allow an agricultural‑related industry on an existing site in the A‑General Agriculture district. The site is located at 37532 248 St., Arlington, MN 55307 (PID #09.1314.000). The commission will decide whether the proposed use complies with zoning regulations, after handling routine items such as calling the meeting to order, introductions, and approval of the November 3, 2025 minutes.

• Consider Conditional Use Permit #1203 for an agricultural industry at 37532 248 St., Arlington (A‑General Agriculture district)
• Approve Planning & Zoning Commission minutes from the November 3, 2025 meeting

Commissioners' Workshop

The Board of Commissioners is meeting for a workshop focused on a Capital Asset Tour led by County Administrator Marilee Peterson.

• Capital Asset Tour

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to review the county's 2024 financial statement and the sale of tax-forfeited land. The body will also consider updates to the AFSCME Memorandum of Agreement and set a date for the 2026 Truth in Taxation hearing.

• Private sale of tax-forfeited land
• Sibley County's 2024 Financial Statement
• Changes to AFSCME Memorandum of Agreement
• Culvert replacements 25-199 and 24-209 in CD31
• Resolution for individual procurement cards

Board of Commissioners

The Sibley County Board will meet to approve claims, a gambling permit, and a conditional use permit for a dwelling at 25239 361 Ave. The board will also discuss a 2026-2030 bridge resolution, a call processing equipment upgrade, and a purchase and sale agreement for Sibley Estates.

• Conditional Use Permit #1202 for dwelling at 25239 361 Ave
• 2026-2030 Bridge Resolution
• Call Processing Equipment (CPE) upgrade via Motorola Solutions
• First Amendment to Purchase & Sale Agreement for Sibley Estates
• Application for Gambling Permit - Time on the Water

The Sibley County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the 2026‑2030 Bridge Resolution, new municipal maintenance agreements with six towns, and a wage increase for a highway maintenance worker. They also approved a cleanout of County Drainage CD100/CD11, a conditional use permit for a temporary dwelling, and upgrades to the county's call processing equipment. All agenda items, including the agenda and consent agenda, were passed without opposition.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved CD100/CD11 cleanout (unanimous)
• Approved 2026‑2030 Bridge Resolution (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 municipal maintenance agreements with Arlington, Gaylord, Gibbon, Green Isle, New Auburn and Winthrop (unanimous)
• Approved wage increase for new highway maintenance worker (unanimous)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit #1202 for temporary dwelling in Henderson (unanimous)
• Approved upgrade of Call Processing Equipment using E‑911 funds (unanimous)

Commissioners' Workshop

The Sibley County Board of Commissioners will hold a discussion on the SWCD budget. No other agenda items are listed beyond this budget discussion.

• SWCD budget discussion

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will review two land‑use applications. One is Conditional Use Permit #1202 for a temporary dwelling in the C‑Conservation & Agriculture district at 25239 361 Ave, Henderson. The other is Variance #529 to reduce the minimum acreage requirement for a new dwelling in the A‑General Agriculture district at 22699 401 Ave, Arlington. Both items are for new business and will be decided at this meeting.

• Conditional Use Permit #1202: temporary dwelling on 25239 361 Ave, Henderson (C‑Conservation & Agriculture district)
• Variance #529: reduce minimum acreage for new site & dwelling density at 22699 401 Ave, Arlington (A‑General Agriculture district)

Board of Commissioners

The Board will hold a public hearing on transitioning the Auditor‑Treasurer role from elected to appointed. Commissioners will consider a resolution to make the office appointed and will consider appointing someone to fill the current term. Additional items include a radio purchase request, a fuel contract award, and a microsurfacing payment.

• Request to purchase 4 radios from Alpha Wireless using E911 funds
• 2026 Public Works fuel contract awarded to On-time Petroleum
• 2025 microsurfacing final payment
• Public hearing on moving the Auditor‑Treasurer position from elected to appointed
• Consider resolution to make the Auditor‑Treasurer office appointed and appoint a replacement for the current term

Commissioners' Workshop

The Board of Commissioners will hear a presentation from the County Engineer on a relocation agreement for County State‑Aid Highway 6. The Agriculture Drainage Manager will discuss a cleanout of CD 100 and related drainage branches. The County Administrator will lead an educational workshop on county funds, accounting codes, and their definitions, as requested by commissioners.

• CSAH 6 relocation agreement (County Engineer)
• CD 100 drainage cleanout, including CD 11 Branch 1, 1B, 1C (Agriculture Drainage Manager)
• Educational workshop on funds and accounting codes (County Administrator)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review two conditional use permits for feedlots in Winthrop. The meeting also includes decisions on jail administrator wages, drainage repair liens, and a master agreement for aerial imagery.

• CUP #1200: Conversion of Agricultural Feedlot to Commercial Feedlot at 18007 10 St. Winthrop
• CUP #1201: Expansion of Agricultural Feedlot at 28243 505 Ave Winthrop
• Setting wages for the Jail Administrator and Chief Deputy
• County & Joint County Drainage Systems One Year Repair Lien Levy
• Master Agreement with Eagleview for Aerial imagery

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will review three applications related to feedlots. These include a conversion from agricultural to commercial use and an expansion request involving a setback variance.

• CUP #1200: Convert Agricultural Feedlot to Commercial Feedlot at 18007 10 St. Winthrop
• Variance #528: Reduced setback for a 2,000 to 4,000 animal unit feedlot at 28243 505 Ave Winthrop
• CUP #1201: Expansion of an Agricultural Feedlot at 28243 505 Ave Winthrop

Board of Commissioners

The commissioners will vote on the preliminary 2026 property tax levy, proposing a $18,664,355 levy that is a 4.00 % increase over the prior year. They will also schedule a public hearing on December 11, 2025 to discuss the 2026 budget and levy, as required by state law. Additional items include contracts for aerial imagery, wireless access points, a roof replacement, and a $63,084 purchase of a tri‑axle pup trailer.

• Approve $18,664,355 2026 property tax levy (4 % increase)
• Purchase tri‑axle pup trailer from Towmaster Truck Equipment for $63,084
• Road easement purchase for CP 1389 bridge reconstruction on CSAH 18
• Master agreement with Eagleview for aerial imagery
• Purchase wireless access point system for county buildings (low bid from Morris Electronics)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will decide on the 2026 health insurance provider and set contribution rates for health, wellness, and life insurance. The meeting includes a public hearing regarding a ditch abandonment petition and discussions on IT and infrastructure purchases.

• Public hearing on the partial abandonment of Branch 1A of Branch 1 of County Ditch 100 (Kay Properties of Winthrop LLC et al)
• Selection of 2026 Sibley County Employee Health Insurance provider
• Proposed 2026 HSA or VEBA rate of $100.00 per member per month
• Proposed 2026 Life Insurance Contribution Rate of $4.36 per member per month
• Purchase of data back-up storage from Morris Electronics

The board appointed Marilee Peterson as County Administrator effective September 29, 2025. It also approved a $7,000 renewal contract with the UMN Extension program, selected Health Partners as the employee health‑insurance provider for 2026, and set several employee benefit contribution rates. Additional actions included a $9,200 grant renewal for the sheriff’s office, purchase of backup data storage, replacement of shop doors, and approval of a partial ditch abandonment petition.

• Appointed Marilee Peterson as County Administrator (effective Sep 29 2025) – Passed
• Approved $7,000 renewal contract with UMN Extension for Strengthening Sibley County's Future Program – Passed
• Selected Health Partners as employee health insurance provider for 2026 – Passed
• Set 2026 employee health insurance contribution rates – Passed
• Approved $9,200 Toward Zero Deaths grant renewal for the Sheriff's Office – Passed
• Approved purchase of backup data storage from Morris Electronics – Passed
• Approved replacement of shop doors in Winthrop and Gibbon with Excel Overhead Door – Passed
• Approved partial abandonment of Branch 1A of County Ditch 100 – Passed

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review the 2026 budget and discuss salaries for the Chief Deputy and Jail Administrator. The meeting includes a discussion on deer hunting zones for 2026 and a public health education presentation.

• 2026 Budget
• Salary discussion for Chief Deputy and Jail Administrator
• Rifle Zone vs Shotgun for Deer Hunting in 2026
• Public Health Department Education Series – Part 4 of 4

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to conduct interviews for the position of County Administrator. The meeting is otherwise focused on standard procedural items.

• Interviews for County Administrator position

The Sibley County Board of Commissioners met on September 8, 2025 and approved the agenda with a unanimous vote. Commissioners Christian Lilienthal moved, Steve Saxton seconded, and five members voted aye. The board also noted that internal interviews for the County Administrator position were completed, with the appointment effective September 29, 2025. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved agenda (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Sibley County Board of Commissioners will review a request to purchase three Dodge Durango sheriff vehicle squads from Dodge of Burnsville, an information‑only advertisement for a part‑time intermittent sheriff deputy, staffing positions for an HR administrator and a CADI social worker, and a contract final payment along with a proposal to fund a roundabout at the intersection of State Highway 19, State Highway 5, and County State‑Aid Highway 21 in Gaylord. Additional items include sign‑truck equipment purchases, shop‑door replacements in Winthrop and Gibbon, and a hazardous‑waste agreement with Scott County. The agenda also contains commissioner reports and calendar notices.

• Approval request for three Dodge Durango sheriff vehicle squads from Dodge of Burnsville (state contract)
• Information‑only advertisement for a part‑time intermittent sheriff deputy
• Administrator position (HR Director)
• New CADI Social Worker position (PHHS Director)
• Contract 2024‑03 final payment and funding request for roundabout at State Hwy 19, State Hwy 5, and CSAH 21 in Gaylord

The Sibley County Board approved buying three Dodge Durango squad cars for the sheriff's department. It also approved an internal posting for the County Administrator position and the hiring of a full‑time CADI Social Worker. Additional approvals included a road safety study, bridge payment, and a hazardous‑waste agreement.

• Approved purchase of three Dodge Durango squad cars (passed)
• Approved internal posting for County Administrator position (passed)
• Approved hiring of a full‑time CADI Social Worker (passed)
• Approved final payment for 2024‑03 Bridge CSAH 23 (passed)
• Approved support for future reconstruction of State Hwy 19, State Hwy 5, and CSAH 21 (passed)
• Approved sign truck replacement unit and crane purchase (passed)
• Approved MnDOT County Road Safety Plan study for 2025‑2027 (passed)
• Approved designation of LATCF funds for Sheriff's Squad 152 (passed)

Board of Commissioners

The Sibley County Board of Commissioners will meet to hear a presentation on the Public Health Department Education Series and discuss the 2026 budget and a storage building planning project.

• Public Health Department Education Series – Part 3 of 4
• 2026 Budget discussion
• Storage Building Planning

Board of Commissioners

The Sibley County Board of Commissioners will vote on several contracts and licenses, including a new tobacco license for The Local Bar, LLC and Met Life as the carrier for Paid Family Medical Leave. They will also review three conditional use permits in the A‑General Agricultural district, one of which proposes a kennel at 65440 320 St., Gibbon. Additional items include a GIS contract renewal, a family facilitator contract with Sibley East School District ISD #2310, and a quote for UV culvert lining on County State‑Aid Highway 11.

• Approve New Tobacco License – The Local Bar, LLC
• Approve Met Life as carrier for Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML) employee benefit
• Conditional Use Permit #1197 to allow a kennel at 65440 320 St., Gibbon, MN
• ESRI GIS Contract Renewal
• CSAH 11 – UV Culvert Lining Quote

The board approved a range of contracts and permits, including a three‑year renewal of the ESRI GIS contract, Met Life as the PFML carrier, salary and PTO for a crew leader, Family Facilitator contracts, an elections contract, a UV culvert repair for CSAH 11, and three Conditional Use Permits for a kennel, a two‑family dwelling, and an accessory dwelling. The agenda correction for Contract 2024‑03 final payment was postponed to the next meeting, and the consent agenda was adopted.

• Agenda correction for Contract 2024-03 final payment postponed (motion passed)
• Consent agenda items approved (motion passed)
• Approved 3‑year ESRI GIS contract renewal (motion passed)
• Approved Met Life as PFML carrier (motion passed)
• Approved above‑minimum salary and PTO hire for Sentence to Service Crew Leader (motion passed)
• Approved Family Facilitator contracts 2025‑2026 with Sibley East and GFW school districts (motion passed)
• Approved CSAH 11 UV culvert lining repair contract (motion passed)
• Approved Conditional Use Permits #1197 (kennel), #1198 (two‑family dwelling), #1199 (accessory dwelling) (motion passed)

Commissioners' Workshop

The Sibley County Board of Commissioners will discuss several items, including road improvement projects, an update from the Opioid Advisory Council, and changes to warrant information. They will also consider matters related to Gaylord School and conduct a search for a new county administrator. The meeting will conclude with a review of the proposed 2026 county budget.

• County Road 62 reclamite test project
• CSAH 24 culvert replacement (CP 1306)
• Opioid Advisory Council update
• Change to warrant information in County Board packets
• Discussion on Gaylord School

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Sibley County Planning and Zoning Commission will review three applications for Conditional Use Permits in A-General Agricultural districts. The body will decide if these specific land uses are permissible at the requested locations.

• CUP #1197: Kennel at 65440 320 St., Gibbon
• CUP #1198: Two-Family Dwelling in Washington Lake Township (PID 24.2303.010)
• CUP #1199: Accessory Dwelling at 37905 170 St., Green Isle

Board of Commissioners

The commissioners will hold a public hearing at 9:30 AM to gather opinions on a proposed tax abatement for Sew Quilty LLC, followed by a resolution to approve that abatement. The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of the agenda, financial reports, employee retirement recognition, and a closed session to consider a real‑estate sale offer under Minnesota Statute 13D.05. Additional reports from commissioners and the auditor/treasurer will be presented.

• Public hearing on tax abatement for Sew Quilty LLC
• Resolution to approve tax abatement for Sew Quilty LLC
• Closed session to consider offer for sale of real estate under MN Statute 13D.05 Subd 3(c)(1)
• 2nd quarter financial reports
• Integrity Paid Family Medical Leave presentation

The commissioners unanimously approved the meeting agenda and consent items. They opened and closed a public hearing on a tax abatement for Sew Quilty LLC and passed a resolution granting the abatement ($9,970 for the first five years and 50% for the following ten). The board also approved the purchase of state-owned pits 289A and 289B for $70,000 and authorized the purchase of a van up to $40,000.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items (5-0)
• Opened public hearing on Sew Quilty LLC tax abatement (5-0)
• Closed public hearing (5-0)
• Approved tax abatement for Sew Quilty LLC: $9,970 first 5 years, 50% thereafter (5-0)
• Approved purchase of MN Pit 289A and 289B for $70,000 (5-0)
• Approved purchase of a van for STS needs up to $40,000 (5-0)
• Approved classification & appraisal of tax‑forfeited property ($50) (5-0)

Ditch Drainage Authority

The Joint County Drainage Authority will hold a public hearing on the JD 7 SNR drainage system. Commissioners from Sibley, Nicollet, and Renville Counties will receive and consider the engineer’s report from ISG and the viewer’s report. The board will also consider adopting the findings and order and will approve the agenda and minutes.

• Consider accepting Engineer's report from ISG
• Consider accepting Viewer's report
• Public discussion/comments
• Consider accepting Findings and Order
• Approve agenda and any additions or corrections

The Joint Ditch 7 SNR Drainage Authority board unanimously approved the meeting agenda. It approved the June 4, 2025 Fischer petition proceedings and accepted both the ISG engineer’s report recommending additional acres into the JD 7 watershed and the viewer’s report showing a $116,887.88 benefit. The board also approved the Findings and Order, concluding the meeting.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved June 4, 2025 Fischer petition proceedings (5-0)
• Received and accepted Engineer's report recommending acres addition (5-0)
• Received and accepted Viewer's report noting $116,887.88 benefit (5-0)
• Approved Findings and Order (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Sibley County Board of Commissioners will conduct its regular meeting and approve routine agenda items. A public hearing at 9:30 AM will consider proposed zoning ordinance changes. The board will also discuss a bridge replacement award in Faxon Township and address equipment issues reported by the county engineer and drainage manager.

• Public hearing to consider Sibley County zoning ordinance changes (9:30 AM)
• Award CP 1294 (SAP 072-599-067) Bridge L5989 Replacement in Faxon Township
• John Deere Motor Grader Unit 1203 engine issues
• Replacement of unit D001 (drainage manager)
• Designation of Motor Vehicle Deputy Registrar and Drivers License Agent

The Sibley County Board unanimously approved a bridge replacement in Faxon Township and authorized repairs to the county’s John Deere motor grader. It also adopted proposed zoning ordinance amendments after opening and closing a public hearing. Additional actions included approving the meeting agenda, consent‑agenda items, and the purchase of a new drainage truck.

• Approved meeting agenda and additions (unanimous)
• Approved consent‑agenda items: regular board proceedings, claims, and motor vehicle registrar designation (passed)
• Approved repairs to John Deere Motor Grader Unit 1203 (unanimous)
• Approved Bridge L5989 replacement in Faxon Township (unanimous)
• Opened public hearing on zoning ordinance changes (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing (unanimous)
• Approved proposed zoning ordinance amendments (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of drainage truck from Brau Chevrolet (unanimous)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Sibley County Planning and Zoning Commission will review three variance requests. Variance #525 seeks a reduced side‑yard setback for a shed in the A‑General Agriculture district at 43715 236 St., Arlington. Variance #526 proposes a reduced setback for a liquid manure basin and dwelling density in the A‑General Agriculture district in Washington Lake Township. Variance #527 requests expansion of a non‑conforming structure at 31052 565th Ave., Winthrop.

• Variance #525 – reduced side‑yard setback for a shed at 43715 236 St., Arlington (A‑General Agriculture district)
• Variance #526 – reduced setback for a liquid manure basin and dwelling density in the E ½ of the NE ¼ of Section 23, Washington Lake Township (A‑General Agriculture district)
• Variance #527 – expansion of a non‑conforming structure at 31052 565th Ave., Winthrop (A‑General Agriculture district)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss county business, including a daycare revolving loan request and staffing for STS. The body is also reviewing several contracts and equipment purchases.

• Set public hearing for tax abatement for July 22, 2025
• Purchase of 5 disc and 6 disc mowers from Isaacson Sales & Service Lafeayette
• FPI Contract with State of Minnesota 2026/2027
• Approval of 25-056 CD13 Tile Repair
• Appointment of Commissioner Hennen to the Local Housing Trust Fund Advisory Committee

The Sibley County Board approved the meeting agenda and a consent agenda covering routine items, a VSO travel request, an attorney contract, and equipment purchases. It also set a July 22, 2025 public hearing for a tax‑abatement proposal and approved a $20,000 daycare revolving loan. All actions were passed unanimously.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items including regular proceedings, claims, housing trust appointment, CUP renewals, gambling permit application, and EFT report (unanimous)
• Approved out‑of‑state travel for VSO Assistant Sam Wendler to attend training in Kentucky (unanimous)
• Approved court‑appointed attorney contract for child‑support cases (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of a 5‑disc and a 6‑disc mower from Isaacson Sales & Service (unanimous)
• Approved $30,000 Fraud Prevention Investigation contract with the State of Minnesota (unanimous)
• Approved $20,000 daycare revolving loan request (unanimous)
• Set July 22 2025 public hearing date for tax‑abatement proposal (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board will hear a report from the County Engineer on engine issues affecting JD Motor Grade 1203. The Public Health Department will present the second session of its four-part education series. The County Administrator will provide updates on the storage building and proposed changes to the license center.

• JD Motor Grade 1203 – engine issues (County Engineer report)
• Public Health Department Education Series – Part 2 of 4
• Storage Building (County Administrator update)
• License Center changes (County Administrator update)

Board of Commissioners

The Board will review a Conditional Use Permit (CU #1196) to allow a temporary asphalt plant in the I-Industrial district at 32755 333 Ave. A public hearing will be held on proposed zoning ordinance amendments. The meeting also includes updates from the Medical Examiner, County Engineer, and planning staff, and will consider electrical upgrade bids for Sibley Estates and a fund balance transfer resolution.

• Conditional Use Permit #1196 for a temporary asphalt plant at 32755 333 Ave, I-Industrial district
• Public hearing on proposed zoning ordinance amendments
• Electrical bids for upgrade at Sibley Estates Henderson
• Electrical bids for upgrade at Sibley Estates Winthrop
• Fund Balance Transfer Resolution

The board approved several items including a delegation agreement with South Country Health Alliance, a conditional use permit for a temporary asphalt plant with county‑provided signage, and the selection of McGuire as the electrical contractor for two Sibley Estates upgrades. It also approved the agenda amendment to remove a public hearing, the consent agenda, and a fund‑balance transfer resolution, while the purchase of a new ditch truck was tabled for further review. Additionally, the board set the STS Coordinator position at a 75 % supervisor level after a 3‑2 vote.

• Approved agenda amendment removing public hearing (passed)
• Approved consent agenda items (passed)
• Approved delegation agreement with South Country Health Alliance (passed)
• Tabled purchase of new ditch truck for cost comparison
• Approved Conditional Use Permit #1196 for temporary asphalt plant with county signage (passed)
• Approved public hearing to bring zoning ordinance amendments to July 8 (passed)
• Approved McGuire as electrical contractor for Henderson upgrade (passed)
• Approved STS Coordinator position at 75% supervisor level (passed 3-2)

Ditch Drainage Authority

The Joint County Drainage Authority will hold a public hearing to consider a petition to use the JD 7 SNR drainage system as an outlet. The meeting will also address organizational matters, including nominations for Chair and Vice‑Chair, approval of the agenda, and approval of minutes from the December 11, 2023 tree‑removal meeting.

• Nomination and vote for Chair of the Drainage Authority
• Nomination and vote for Vice‑Chair of the Drainage Authority
• Approval of the meeting agenda and any additions or corrections
• Approval of minutes from the December 11, 2023 JD 7 SNR Tree Removal meeting
• Consideration of Robert A. Fischer's petition to use the drainage system as an outlet

The Joint Drainage Authority approved Robert A. Fischer’s petition to use Joint Ditch 7 as an outlet for his property. The board also appointed an engineer and a group of viewers to study the system’s capacity and benefits. Chair and Vice‑Chair positions were filled and the meeting was adjourned.

• Steve Saxton elected Chair (unanimous ballot)
• Kurt Zins elected Vice‑Chair (unanimous ballot)
• Agenda approved (motion passed)
• Minutes of Dec 11 2023 JD 7 SNR Tree Removal meeting approved (motion passed)
• Petition by Robert A. Fischer to use Joint Ditch 7 as outlet accepted (motion passed)
• ISG appointed as engineer to prepare hydrology study (motion passed)
• H2Over viewers (Scott Henderson, Kody Fossum, Ken DeGier, Randy Kramer, Larry Murphy) appointed to assess benefits (motion passed)
• Meeting adjourned at 2:17 p.m. (motion passed)

Board of Commissioners

The Board will consider whether an Environmental Assessment Worksheet is required for Conditional Use Permit (CUP) application #1196, which seeks approval for a temporary asphalt plant. This determination is listed under the County Business agenda item. No other substantive matters appear on the agenda.

• Determine need for Environmental Assessment Worksheet for CUP #1196 (temporary asphalt plant)

The Board adopted a finding that a discretionary Environmental Assessment Worksheet is not required for the Valley Paving temporary asphalt plant project. The resolution passed unanimously with a 5‑0 vote. No other actions were taken at this meeting.

• Waived requirement for Environmental Assessment Worksheet for Valley Paving temporary asphalt plant (5-0)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Sibley County Planning and Zoning Commission will review two pending applications. First, they will continue consideration of Conditional Use Permit #1196 for a temporary asphalt plant in the I‑Industrial district at 32755 333 Ave, Le Sueur, MN 56058 (PID #16.2728.000). Second, they will consider Variance #525 to reduce the side‑yard setback for a shed in the A‑General Agriculture district at 43715 236 St, Arlington, MN 55307 (PID 12.1204.000). The meeting also includes routine items such as approving minutes and staff updates.

• CUP #1196: Temporary Asphalt Plant, I‑Industrial district, 32755 333 Ave, Le Sueur, MN 56058, PID #16.2728.000
• Variance #525: Reduced side‑yard setback for shed, A‑General Agriculture district, 43715 236 St, Arlington, MN 55307, PID 12.1204.000

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review electrical upgrade bids for Sibley Estates in Henderson and Winthrop. The meeting includes updates from the South Country Health Alliance and the University of Minnesota Extension program.

• Electrical bids for upgrades at Sibley Estates Henderson
• Electrical bids for upgrades at Sibley Estates Winthrop
• Renewals for 3.2 Percent Malt Liquor Licenses
• Gambling permit application for Green Isle Sportsmens Club
• Renewals for Conditional Use Permits (CUP) #1098, 1127, 181, 641, 677, 1000, 1036, 1073, 1123, 1124

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will receive a report on 2025 assessments and information regarding the CBAE meeting. The agenda also includes a presentation on the Public Health Department Education Series and a tile repair item for CD13.

• CD13 Tile repair 25-056
• County Assessor's Report for 2025 Assessment
• CBAE Meeting Information
• Public Health Department Education Series – Part 1 of 4

Board of Commissioners

The commissioners will consider adopting Sibley County Ordinance 2025‑1 to establish a Local Housing Trust Fund, following a public hearing at 10:00 AM. They will also review a $17,722.65 purchase of a Windows 2025 server upgrade, adoption of opioid settlement advisory council bylaws, and a $38,350.00 quote for a Goldeney Vault privy. Additionally, they will approve a joint powers agreement for the Minnesota Internet Crimes Against Children task force and set a June 10 public hearing on proposed changes to Article 300 of the planning and zoning ordinance.

• Adopt Sibley County Ordinance 2025-1 establishing a Local Housing Trust Fund (public hearing at 10:00 AM)
• Consider purchase of Windows 2025 server upgrade from SHI for $17,722.65
• Accept quote from Huff Cut (Chippewa Falls, WI) for a Goldeney Vault Privy for $38,350.00
• Approve and sign Minnesota ICAC Task Force Joint Powers Agreement
• Set June 10, 2025 public hearing on proposed changes to planning and zoning ordinance Article 300

The Sibley County Board approved a series of items, including a joint powers agreement for internet crime investigations, a Windows server upgrade, opioid settlement bylaws, and a public hearing on zoning changes. It also adopted the Local Housing Trust Fund ordinance and approved an agreement allowing residents to use McLeod County hazardous‑waste facilities. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved Minnesota ICAC Joint Powers Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of Windows 2025 server upgrade for $17,722.65 (unanimous)
• Adopted Opioid Settlement Advisory Council Bylaws (unanimous)
• Set June 10, 2025 public hearing on zoning ordinance changes (unanimous)
• Approved temporary paving permit for Valley Paving (unanimous)
• Authorized CSAH 13 wetland study (unanimous)
• Passed Ordinance 2025‑1 establishing a Local Housing Trust Fund (unanimous)
• Approved agreement for Sibley residents to use McLeod County hazardous‑waste facilities (unanimous)

Ditch Drainage Authority

The Sibley and Nicollet County Joint Drainage Authority will hold a public hearing to discuss and vote on repair package #13 for several drainage projects. Members will also nominate a chair and vice‑chair for the JD 1 NS authority and review prior hearing approvals. The meeting includes presentations, public comments, and motions to adjourn for each sub‑authority.

• Nomination of chair and vice‑chair for Joint County Drainage Authority 1 NS
• Consider approval of JD 1 NS repair 24‑357 in repair package #13
• Consider approval of JD 6 SN repairs 24‑104, 24‑440, and 24‑441 in repair package #13
• Consider approval of JD 20 SN repair 24‑379 in repair package #13
• Presentation of repair package #13 by Sibley County Drainage Inspector

The board appointed Kurt Zins as chair and Christian Lilienthal as vice‑chair of the Joint Ditch 1 NS Drainage Authority by unanimous ballot. It approved the proceedings of three prior hearings and authorized repair package #13 for the 1 NS, 6 SN and 20 SN districts, totaling $39,562.50. All motions passed.

• Appointed Kurt Zins as Chair of Joint Ditch 1 NS Authority (unanimous)
• Appointed Christian Lilienthal as Vice‑Chair (unanimous)
• Approved proceeding of Nov 4 2020 JD 1 NS repair hearing (motion passed)
• Approved proceeding of July 25 2023 JD 6 SN Haas/Forst Crossing removal hearing (motion passed)
• Approved proceeding of July 25 2023 JD 20 SN dam repair hearing (motion passed)
• Approved JD 1 NS repair package #13 (repair 24‑357) for $10,800 (motion passed)
• Approved JD 6 SN repair package #13 (repairs 24‑104, 24‑440, 24‑441) for $27,005 (motion passed)
• Approved JD 20 SN repair package #13 (repair 24‑379) for $1,757.50 (motion passed)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Sibley County Planning and Zoning Commission will review proposed amendments to the Article 300 Zoning Ordinance and Article 320 Subdivision Ordinance. The body will also consider several variance and conditional use permit applications.

• CUP #1196 for a Temporary Asphalt Plant at 32755 333 Ave, Le Sueur
• Variance #523 for a reduced bluff setback for a garage at 28118 Scenic Byway, Belle Plaine
• Variance #524 for a reduced rear yard setback for a shed at 31873 180 St, Green Isle
• Proposed amendments to Article 300 Zoning Ordinance and Article 320 Subdivision Ordinance
• Notice of application to modify feedlot registration No. MNG442131 for M.G Waldbaum Company

Board of Commissioners

The Board will hold a public hearing at 10:30 AM to consider a resolution adopting a 0.5% local options sales tax to fund transportation projects. Other agenda items include renewing the Dark Trace software agreement for four years, awarding a $6,986,625.19 pavement resurfacing contract to Ulland Brothers, Inc., and approving a professional services contract with SEH for engineering inspections of CP 1137, CP 1257, CP 1241, and CP 1254. The meeting also features a presentation by MCIT, discussion of support letters for the Blue Earth County landfill expansion, and a closed‑session to consider an offer to sell real estate under Minnesota Statute 13D.05.

• Public hearing to approve a 0.5% local options sales tax for transportation funding
• Renew Dark Trace software agreement for four years (07/01/2025‑06/30/2029) with added Managed Detection and Response Service
• Award pavement resurfacing contract to Ulland Brothers, Inc. for $6,986,625.19 pending MnDOT approval
• Approve professional services contract with SEH for engineering inspections of CP 1137, CP 1257, CP 1241, and CP 1254
• Closed‑session to consider offer for sale of real estate under MN Statute 13D.05 Subd 3(c)(1)

The commissioners approved a resolution to implement a 0.5% local option sales tax to fund transportation projects in Sibley County. They also approved several contracts, including a four‑year renewal of the Dark Trace software agreement, a $6,986,625.19 pavement resurfacing contract, and a professional services contract for bridge inspections. Letters of support were adopted for the Lake Titlow dam replacement and for Blue Earth County landfill projects.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items and appointed Lyle Grochow to HRA board (5-0)
• Renewed Dark Trace Software Agreement for four years with added Managed Detection and Response Service (5-0)
• Awarded Pavement Resurfacing Contract to Ulland Brothers, Inc. for $6,986,625.19 (5-0)
• Approved Professional Services Contract with SEH for bridge inspections (5-0)
• Approved Letter of Support for Lake Titlow Dam Replacement Project (5-0)
• Approved resolution implementing a 0.5% local option sales tax for transportation funding (5-0)
• Approved letters of support for Blue Earth County landfill Certificate of Need and capital project (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Sibley County Board of Commissioners will approve routine agenda items and a consent agenda. It will award a Maintenance Bituminous Overlays contract to OMG Midwest Inc for $1,061,762.76. The board will consider a contract for Tim Becker to serve as Public Works Director/Highway Engineer and set a public hearing on an ordinance to create a local housing trust fund. Additional items include a wage‑adjustment agreement with the MNPEA and discussion of engineering and FEMA repair studies.

• Award Maintenance Bituminous Overlays Contract 2025-02 to OMG Midwest Inc for $1,061,762.76
• Consider contract with Tim Becker for services as Public Works Director/Highway Engineer
• Set public hearing for ordinance establishing a local housing trust fund (May 13, 2025)
• Enter into agreement with MNPEA for a wage adjustment of a MNPEA Union Member
• Discuss CD100-11 Engineering Study and FEMA Repair Packages Group 1 & 2

The Board scheduled a public hearing for the proposed Ordinance 2025-1, which would establish a local housing trust fund. The hearing will be held on May 13, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. in the Sibley County Courthouse Commissioners’ Room. No other actions were formally approved during the meeting.

• Set public hearing date for Ordinance 2025-1 (May 13, 2025, 10:00 AM)