Waseca County, Minnesota

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The Waseca County Board of Commissioners will consider approving construction bids for a Workforce Development Center and a roof replacement, as well as opioid settlement grant funds. The meeting will also include the approval of bills and the setting of a public hearing date for cannabis business license fees.

• Approval of Workforce Development Center Construction Bid
• Contract No. SW812601 Award: Re-Use Building
• Opioid Settlement Grant Approval
• Contract for Architectural & Engineering Services for Roof Replacement
• Public Hearing date set for Cannabis Business License fee schedule update

General

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners will review the solid waste fee and discuss the proposed 2027 Public Works budget. Both items are listed under the Public Works Budget agenda item.

• Review of solid waste fee
• Review of 2027 Public Works budget

Planning Commission

This meeting of the Waseca County Planning Commission was canceled. No business was conducted.

Board of Adjustment

The Waseca County Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings regarding three requests for zoning variances. The board will also review findings of fact regarding a denial for Calonett Venue LLC.

• Variance request from Mark Gallea and Marcella Felix-Gallea for a 50 ft accessory structure setback in Shoreland Overlay and Limited Residential District
• Variance request from Jay and Susan Larvick for side yard setbacks and a 2% increase over the 25% impervious surface coverage for an attached garage
• Variance request from Nicholas and Lily Zell for a 10 ft reduction of the required 20 ft side yard setback for a new residential dwelling
• Findings of Fact for Calonett Venue LLC Denial

Planning Commission

The Waseca County Planning Commission will consider two requests for public hearings at this meeting. One request seeks to change the zoning map and comprehensive land use plan for PID 12.007.0500 from UE Urban Expansion to A-1 Agricultural Protection District. The other is a conditional use permit from Elijah Gist to engage in cannabis cultivation on a portion of parcel 02.036.0120.

• Zoning map amendment from UE Urban Expansion to A-1 Agricultural Protection District for PID 12.007.0500
• Conditional Use Permit request by Elijah Gist for cannabis cultivation on parcel 02.036.0120

General

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss current bond market conditions. Bruce Kimmel from Ehlers will provide the review of financing options.

• Review of current bond market and financing options by Bruce Kimmel of Ehlers

Board of Commissioners

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners will review and vote on several action items, including the 2026 First Half Appropriations and a public‑works fund transfer. They will also consider Contract No. 812608 for the CR 73 culvert replacement and a FY2027 Treatment Court cooperative agreement. Additional agenda items cover minutes approval, public comment, and various updates.

• Resolution 2026-23 – Public Works Transfer of Funds Request
• Contract No. 812608: CR 73 Culvert Replacement
• 2026 First Half Appropriations
• FY2027 Treatment Court Cooperative Agreement
• Waseca County Community Corrections Advisory Board Bylaws

Planning Commission

The Waseca County Planning Commission will receive updates on economic development activities in the cities of Janesville and Waseca. The commission will then discuss two upcoming events: the Area Development Site Selector’s Forum scheduled for May 31–June 3, 2026 in New Orleans, and the Region 9 Housing Forum. No formal actions or votes are listed on the agenda.

• Economic Development Updates – City of Janesville
• Economic Development Updates – City of Waseca
• Discussion of Area Development Site Selector’s Forum – New Orleans, May 31–June 3 2026
• Discussion of Region 9 Housing Forum
• Consent agenda: approve minutes from the May 20, 2026 meeting

General

General

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners will discuss a Permanent School Fund Constitutional Amendment and an operational plan update from Sheriff Dulas. The board is also deciding on a SMIF Literacy Grant and a public hearing request for a pond setback permit.

• Request for Public Hearing for Conditional Use Permit for pond setbacks on PID 05.030.1110 and PID 05.030.1150
• SMIF Literacy Grant
• Amendment of Agricultural Use Zone Restrictive Covenant on PID 01.025.0200
• Temporary road closures in Janesville
• County equipment use for 2026 Waseca County Free Fair

The Board approved a Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation literacy grant for Public Health. Other actions included approving meeting minutes, the consent agenda, and several financial transfers.

• Approved June 2, 2026 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda (5-0)
• Approved 2026 SMIF Literacy Grant for 120 children's books (4-1)
• Approved findings of facts regarding a pond conditional use permit (5-0)

General

The Waseca County Board will discuss an update on MNPrairie and consider changes to Section 3.08 of the Unified Development Code regarding special events permits. The meeting includes only procedural items and a single zoning discussion.

• Discussion of Unified Development Code Section 3.08 on Special Events Permits

The Board participated in a work session regarding MNPrairie transition planning and proposed changes to the Unified Development Code. No formal votes or substantive decisions were recorded during this session.

• No substantive decisions were made during this work session

General

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners is holding a public hearing on scheduled and walk-in property appeals. Assessor Nelson will present an assessment process and county market overview. The board may take final equalization actions following the appeals.

• Assessor Nelson's overview of assessment process and county market
• Scheduled property appeals from property owners
• Unscheduled (walk-in) property appeals
• Possible final equalization actions to adjust property values

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a request by Taylor J. R. Erickson and Benjamin P. Doyle for a Conditional Use Permit to build a pond closer than the required 75-foot setback on two adjacent A-1 Agricultural Protection zoned parcels. The commission will also discuss proposed amendments to Section 6.14 of the county's Unified Development Code, which governs the LR Limited Residential District. Consent agenda includes approval of minutes from the May 7, 2026 meeting.

• Public hearing: Conditional Use Permit for pond less than 75 ft from property line (parcels 05.030.1110 and 05.030.1150)
• Applicants: Taylor J. R. Erickson and Benjamin P. Doyle
• Discussion of Section 6.14 LR Limited Residential District amendments
• Approval of minutes from May 7, 2026 meeting

Board of Adjustment

The June 4, 2026 Board of Adjustment meeting was canceled because no business was submitted. No items were discussed or decided. The next regular meeting is scheduled for July 9, 2026.

General

The Waseca County Board will consider designating the county as the fiscal host and designated employer for the Waseca-Le Sueur Library System. These decisions would formalize the county's administrative and financial responsibilities for the library system.

• Designating Waseca County as fiscal host for the Waseca-Le Sueur Library System
• Designating Waseca County as designated employer for the Waseca-Le Sueur Library System

Board of Commissioners

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting including a presentation on the PowerOn Midwest project, approval of consent agenda items (tourism appropriation, tax abatements, licenses), and action items such as appointments, final contract payments, and the listing and sale of county-owned landlocked properties.

• Presentation on PowerOn Midwest Project by ITC Midwest and Great River Energy
• Discover Waseca Tourism Appropriation (consent)
• Economic Development Tax Abatements (consent)
• Appointment to Waseca County Community Corrections Advisory Board
• Approval of Listing and Sale of County Landlocked Properties

The board unanimously approved the meeting agenda and consent agenda. It authorized a $1,500 Discover Waseca Tourism appropriation and appointed members of the Community Corrections Advisory Board. Final payments were approved for several road and bridge contracts, including Ulland Brothers, Borneke Construction, Structural Specialties, and others. The sale of two landlocked parcels was approved at $30,000 and $25,000 respectively.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda (5-0)
• Approved $1,500 Discover Waseca Tourism appropriation (5-0)
• Approved appointment of Community Corrections Advisory Board (5-0)
• Authorized final payment of $25,606.15 to Ulland Brothers Inc. (5-0)
• Authorized final payment of $876.25 to Borneke Construction (5-0)
• Authorized final payment of $2,823.36 to Structural Specialties Inc. (5-0)
• Approved sale of Parcel 09.030.0600 for $30,000 and Parcel 01.001.1100 for $25,000 (5-0)

Planning Commission

This is a routine meeting of the Waseca County Economic Development Authority consisting primarily of procedural items and updates from the cities of Janesville, New Richland, and Waseca, as well as Waseca County. No rezonings, contracts, or dollar amounts are discussed. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and miscellaneous updates from the Community Venture Network and the New Orleans Consultants Forum.

General

This is a brief meeting of the Waseca County Board of Commissioners with only procedural items listed. The board will discuss the county's strategic plan and consider updates to its operating guidelines. No votes, financial decisions, or public hearings are on the agenda.

• Discussion of the strategic plan
• Consideration of board operating guidelines

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners met for a work session on May 19, 2026. Topics discussed included the strategic plan and operating guidelines. No actions were approved, denied, or tabled.

General

The Waseca County Board will hold public hearings on three conditional use permits: cannabis cultivation on agricultural land, a four-megawatt solar array on agricultural land, and an electrical substation in an industrial district. The board will also vote on a memorandum of agreement for Songbird Trail planning and maintenance, resolutions establishing an absentee ballot board and authorizing a new voting system, and a floodplain overlay district standards amendment. Other agenda items include approval of minutes, bills, and a strategic plan update.

• Memorandum of Agreement for Planning, Construction, and Maintenance of Songbird Trail
• Public hearing for Conditional Use Permit for cannabis cultivation on PID 12.032.0650 (A-1 Agricultural Protection District)
• Public hearing for Conditional Use Permit for a 4 MW photovoltaic solar array on PID 05.001.0700 (A-1 Agricultural Protection District)
• Public hearing for Conditional Use Permit for an electrical substation on PIDs 06.034.0600 and 14.034.1400 (I General Industrial District)
• Public hearing to adopt Ordinance 2026-168 amending Section 6.23 FO Floodplain Overlay District Standards

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners approved the meeting agenda, minutes, and consent agenda unanimously. It approved a fund transfer for highway equipment and adopted a memorandum of agreement to plan, construct, and maintain the Songbird Trail. The board also adopted resolutions to create an absentee ballot board for the 2026 election and to grant a charitable gambling premises permit to the Waseca Hockey Association.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved May 5, 2026 board minutes (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda (5-0)
• Approved fund transfer of $161,765.30 for highway equipment
• Approved memorandum of agreement for Songbird Trail (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2026-19 establishing absentee ballot board (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2026-20 granting charitable gambling permit to Waseca Hockey Association (5-0)

General

The board is meeting to award a bid for the Waseca/Blue Earth Joint Construction District 83 Improvement project. The remainder of the agenda is procedural with call to order and adjournment.

• Bid award for Waseca/Blue Earth JCD83 IMP project

Board of Adjustment

The Board will hold public hearings on two variance requests. Donna F. Moore and Sonda R. Herman seek to increase an accessory dwelling unit from 800 to 1050 sq ft on an A-1 zoned parcel in Woodville Township with Shoreland Overlay on Goose Lake. Calonett Venues LLC requests setback variances for agritourism on two adjacent parcels in the same township. The Board will also discuss the Limited Residential District's purpose and density standards.

• Public hearing on variance to increase ADU size to 1050 sq ft on parcel 12.015.0300, Woodville Township (Section 4.03(D) of UDC)
• Public hearing on tabled Calonett Venues LLC request for agritourism setback variances on parcels 12.016.0200 and 12.016.0300 (Section 6.07(C) of UDC)
• Discussion of Section 6.14 Limited Residential District density standards (8 dwelling units per quarter-quarter section)
• Consent agenda includes approval of April 9, 2026, meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The Waseca County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three conditional use permits and one code amendment. The body will also discuss density standards and objectives for the Limited Residential District.

• Conditional Use Permit for cannabis cultivation by Daniel J Harguth in Woodville Township
• Conditional Use Permit for a 4 Megawatt Photovoltaic Solar Array by Wildcat Renewables, LLC in Iosco Township
• Conditional Use Permit for an electrical substation by the City of Janesville in Janesville Township
• Proposed amendment to Section 6.23 of the Unified Development Code regarding Floodplain Overlay District Standards
• Discussion of density standards for the LR Limited Residential District

Board of Commissioners

Board of Commissioners

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on three amendments to the Unified Development Code covering special events permits, shoreland overlay district standards, and administration fees. The board will also consider a conditional use permit for cannabis cultivation on a specific parcel and a conditional approval of a tax abatement agreement transfer to UFP Real Estate LLC.

• Public hearing to adopt Ordinance 2026-166 amending Section 3.09 (Special Events Permits)
• Public hearing to adopt Ordinance 2026-165 amending Section 6.22 (Shoreland Overlay District Standards)
• Public hearing to adopt Ordinance 2026-167 amending Article 7 (Administration, Fees, Violations and Enforcement)
• Conditional Use Permit for cannabis cultivation on PID 12.032.0500 Harguth
• Conditional Approval of Transfer of Project and Assignment of Tax Abatement Agreement to UFP Real Estate, LLC

The commissioners adopted Ordinance 2026-165 to amend Shoreland Overlay District Standards and Ordinance 2026-167 to amend Article 7 fees, violations and enforcement, both by unanimous vote. They also approved a Conditional Use Permit allowing cannabis cultivation on about 25.77 acres of PID 12.032.0500, passing 4‑0 with one abstention. A motion to adopt Ordinance 2026-166 for special‑events permits failed 2‑3.

• Approved consent agenda (5-0)
• Approved April 21, 2026 Board minutes and April 8, 2026 Drainage Authority minutes (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2026-165 amending Shoreland Overlay District Standards (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2026-167 amending Article 7 fees, violations and enforcement (5-0)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for cannabis cultivation on PID 12.032.0500 (4-0, 1 abstain)
• Motion to adopt Ordinance 2026-166 (Special Events permits) failed (2-3)
• Approved $2,680.60 transfer between funds (routine reconciliation, no vote recorded)
• Approved audited bills list (included in consent agenda, no separate vote recorded)

General

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners will consider several routine items, including approval of the agenda, minutes, and a consent agenda of bills and fund transfers. The board will discuss a presentation on the Minnesota Prairie Quarterly Report and a request for the Sheriff's Office operational planning. The primary action item is the approval of an opioid settlement grant. A closed session will review the performance of Michael Johnson.

• Opioid Settlement Grant Approval
• Fund Transfer Request - SCHA Reinvestment Funds
• Fund Transfer Request - Opioid Settlement Fund
• Approval of Bills (consent agenda)
• Presentation: Mn Prairie Quarterly Report

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners approved its meeting agenda, the April 7 minutes, and the consent agenda with a 5‑0 vote on each. The board also authorized the chair to sign the 2025 County Feedlot Officer Annual Report. Separately, the board approved a $20,000 grant to Beyond Brink DBA WEcovery for opioid‑related youth services.

• Approved agenda (5‑0)
• Approved April 7, 2026 meeting minutes (5‑0)
• Approved consent agenda, including listed bills (5‑0)
• Authorized chair to sign 2025 County Feedlot Officer Annual Report
• Approved $20,000 opioid settlement grant to Beyond Brink DBA WEcovery

Planning Commission

The Waseca County Economic Development Authority will hold a meeting to approve minutes, review economic updates from Janesville and Waseca, and discuss a property in Janesville.

• Approval of March 18, 2026 meeting minutes
• Review of economic development updates for Janesville, Waseca, and the County
• Discussion of Janesville EDA property
• Next meeting scheduled for May 20, 2026

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on several Unified Development Code amendments and review two conditional use permit requests. One request is from Calonett Venue LLC for a Special Events Center on the property at 14780 Old Highway 14. The other request is for an outdoor cannabis cultivation on about 3 acres of PID 12.032.0500. The commission will also discuss an amendment to Section 4.03 Accessory Dwelling Unit.

• Public hearing on Unified Development Code amendment for Section 3.09 Special Events Permits
• Public hearing on Unified Development Code amendment for Section 6.22 Shoreland Overlay District Standards
• Public hearing on Unified Development Code amendment for Article 7 Nuisance Control and Enforcement
• Conditional Use Permit request by Calonett Venue LLC for a Special Events Center at 14780 Old Highway 14
• Conditional Use Permit request for outdoor cannabis cultivation on ~3 acres of PID 12.032.0500

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on two variance applications. One request seeks a 39‑foot setback variance for a pole shed on a parcel in Woodville Township (PID 12.032.0900). The other request seeks setback variances for two parcels (PIDs 12.016.0200 and 12.016.0300) for agritourism use in Woodville Township. The board will also discuss the Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) provisions in Section 4.03 of the Unified Development Code.

• Variance request: 39‑foot setback for pole shed, PID 12.032.0900, Woodville Township
• Setback variance requests for agritourism, PIDs 12.016.0200 and 12.016.0300, Woodville Township
• Discussion of Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Section 4.03

General

Board of Commissioners

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners will consider two conditional use permit amendments and approve the purchase of two squad cars. The meeting also includes the approval of bills, minutes, and proclamations.

• Public Hearing: Conditional Use Permit PID 02.015.0300 (Ryan Lee & Kimberly Kasl)
• Public Hearing: Conditional Use Permit for single-family dwelling (PID 07.017.0TBD)
• Resolution 2026-16: National County Government Month Proclamation
• Resolution 2026-17: MnDOT Agreement No. 1062482
• Approval to Purchase Two (2) Squad Cars

The board approved the award of project #24‑385 to Ag Tech Drainage for $336,532 and to Leland Drainage Excavating for $600,740 to repair CD 27. The amendment to a conditional use permit removing agritourism conditions from a parcel was approved. A conditional use permit for a single‑family dwelling on an industrial‑zoned parcel was approved. The board adopted a resolution proclaiming April 2026 as National County Government Month and adopted a MnDOT grant agreement for $735,000.

• Approved CD 27 repair contracts: Ag Tech Drainage $336,532 and Leland Drainage Excavating $600,740 (4‑0, 1 abstention)
• Approved amendment to Conditional Use Permit removing agritourism conditions (5‑0)
• Approved conditional use permit for single‑family dwelling on industrial‑zoned parcel (5‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 2026‑16 establishing April 2026 as National County Government Month (5‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 2026‑17 authorizing MnDOT grant agreement for $735,000 (5‑0)

Planning Commission

The Waseca County Economic Development Authority Planning Commission will approve the agenda and the February 18, 2026 meeting minutes. It will receive updates on workforce development and several city projects, then discuss a planned GreenSeam Business Retention and Expansion visit this summer. The next regular meeting is scheduled for April 15, 2026.

• Approve minutes for the February 18, 2026 meeting
• Economic Development updates for the Workforce Development Center
• Economic Development updates for the cities of Janesville, New Richland, Waldorf, and Waseca
• Discussion of a GreenSeam Business Retention and Expansion visit this summer
• Schedule next regular meeting for April 15, 2026

Board of Commissioners

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners will meet to review several infrastructure contracts and grant resolutions. The board is deciding on shoulder paving for CSAH 3 and CSAH 14, as well as mill and overlay work for the Fairgrounds.

• Resolution 2026-09: DNR Outdoor Recreation Grant
• Contract 812603: CSAH 3 Shoulder Paving
• Contract 812605: CSAH 14 Shoulder Paving
• Contract 812607: Fairgrounds Mill & Overlay
• Resolutions 2026-14 and 2026-15: Authorization to Conduct Off-Site Gambling

The Waseca County Board approved the meeting agenda, the March 3 minutes, and the consent agenda with a 5‑0 vote on each. Commissioners voted 5‑0 to direct staff to prepare a letter of intent for concrete panels for the Justice Center. They also voted 5‑0 to award Contract 812603 to Crane Creek Asphalt for $1,081,561.40 and Contract 812605 to Nielsen Blacktopping Inc. for $1,695,594.08.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved March 3 minutes (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda bills (5-0)
• Authorized letter of intent to Wells Concrete (5-0)
• Awarded Contract 812603 to Crane Creek Asphalt, $1,081,561.40 (5-0)
• Awarded Contract 812605 to Nielsen Blacktopping Inc., $1,695,594.08 (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding conditional use permits for a single-family dwelling and an agritourism business. The body will also review two sections of the Unified Development Code (UDC).

• Public hearing: Conditional Use Permit for a single-family dwelling in New Richland Township (Richard N Schultz)
• Public hearing: Amendment to a Conditional Use Permit for an agritourism-related business (Ryan Lee & Kimberly A. Kasl)
• Review of UDC Section 6.22 Shoreland Overlay District
• Review of UDC Section 3.09 Special Events Permit
• Canceled: Conditional Use Permit request for Calonett Venues LLC

Board of Adjustment

The Waseca County Board of Adjustment meeting scheduled for March 5, 2026 was canceled. No agenda items were considered or decided.

Board of Commissioners

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners will vote on several infrastructure contracts, including pavement rehabilitation for County State‑Aid Highways 6, 15, and County Road 60, as well as pavement markings. They will receive an updated cost estimate for the Judicial Building design development. The board will also adopt a resolution to create a Workforce Development Center Advisory Committee.

• Contract 812602: CSAH 6 & CSAH 15 Pavement Rehabilitation
• Contract 812604: CR 60 Pavement Rehabilitation
• Contract 812606: Pavement Markings
• Judicial Building Design Development Estimated Cost Update
• Resolution 2026-13: Establishing a Workforce Development Center Advisory Committee

The Waseca County Board approved its agenda, minutes and consent agenda unanimously. It awarded three pavement rehabilitation contracts to Ulland Brothers Inc., Crane Creek Asphalt, and Sir Lines‑A‑Lot, LLC. The board also approved a $28.6 M design estimate for the Judicial Center and adopted Resolution 2026‑13 to establish a Workforce Development Center Advisory Committee.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved February 10 and February 17 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda and listed bill payments (5-0)
• Awarded Contract 812602 to Ulland Brothers Inc. for $1,725,394.70 (5-0)
• Awarded Contract 812604 to Crane Creek Asphalt for $220,604.50 (5-0)
• Awarded Contract 812606 to Sir Lines‑A‑Lot, LLC for $100,002.40 (5-0)
• Approved Judicial Center design development estimate of $28,631,143.00 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2026‑13 establishing Workforce Development Center Advisory Committee (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners will receive an update on the MNPrairie transition plan and then review a presentation of the county's 5‑Year Parks Plan. No decisions are noted; the meeting appears to be informational. The session will conclude with adjournment.

• MNPrairie transition planning update
• Presentation of Waseca County's 5‑Year Parks Plan

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners met on March 3, 2026 at the East Annex Public Meeting Room. Commissioners received an update on MNPrairie transition planning and a presentation of the county's 5‑Year Parks Plan. No motions were approved, denied, or tabled during the session.

Planning Commission

The Waseca County Economic Development Authority Planning Commission will review updates on the Workforce Development Center, the City of Janesville Business Challenge, the City of Waseca, EDA marketing, and the FORWARD initiative. The commission will also set the date for its next regular meeting, scheduled for March 18, 2026.

• Workforce Development Center update
• City of Janesville Business Challenge update
• City of Waseca update
• EDA marketing update
• FORWARD initiative update

Board of Commissioners

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners will conduct a public hearing regarding Ordinance No.164. The board will also consider several resolutions concerning hazard mitigation, outdoor recreation grants, and the 2026 noxious weed list.

• Public hearing on Ordinance No.164
• Contract 812601 for Seal Coat
• Resolution 2026-09 regarding DNR Outdoor Recreation Grant
• Resolution 2026-11 establishing the 2026 Noxious Weed List
• Resolution 2026-08 regarding All Hazard Mitigation Plan

The commissioners approved an amended agenda and the consent agenda unanimously. They approved the January and February board minutes and the drainage authority minutes. The board awarded Contract 812601 for seal‑coating county highways to Asphalt Surface Technologies Corp. for $523,921.36, also unanimously. Ordinance No. 164 failed because no motion was made.

• Approved amended agenda (motion by Milbrath, seconded by Krause) 5‑0
• Tabled Resolution 2026‑09 DNR Recreation Grant until March 17 2026
• Approved special, regular, and drainage authority meeting minutes 5‑0
• Approved consent agenda as presented 5‑0
• Awarded Contract 812601 seal‑coat to Asphalt Surface Technologies Corp. for $523,921.36 5‑0
• Ordinance No. 164 failed due to lack of motion

General

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners Joint Drainage Authority will meet on February 10, 2026 at 3:00 PM in the East Annex Public Meeting Room, 300 North State Street, Waseca, MN. The agenda lists a call to order, a discussion of drainage matters, and adjournment. No specific items or decisions are detailed in the agenda.

General

The Board of Commissioners will meet to conduct a repair hearing. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.

• Repair hearing

Planning Commission

The Waseca County Planning Commission will review Section 6.22 Shoreland Overlay rules and the City of Waseca's Draft Comprehensive Plan update. A public hearing for a cannabis cultivation permit has been moved to March 5.

• Review of Section 6.22 Shoreland Overlay
• City of Waseca Draft Comprehensive Plan update
• Public Hearing: Cannabis cultivation permit moved to March 5
• Public Hearing: Calonett Venues Agritourism Conditional Use Permit

General

The Waseca County Board will open with a call to order and pledge of allegiance, then allow three‑minute public comments. Afterward, commissioners will hold a public input session focused on "Shotgun Only Zones." The meeting will close with an adjournment.

• Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
• Public Comment (3‑minute limit per speaker)
• Public Input Session – Shotgun Only Zones
• Adjourn

Board of Commissioners

Board of Commissioners

General

Board of Commissioners

The Waseca County Board will consider several action items, including authorizing the chair to sign a grant agreement for the Workforce Development Center and adopting a revised employee recognition policy. It will also approve a cancellation of a conditional use permit for DG Rolling Hills, LLC and a grant agreement for a re-use facility. Additionally, the board will schedule a public hearing to consider Ordinance 164, which would create shotgun-only zones.

• Approve cancellation of Conditional Use Permit for DG Rolling Hills, LLC (formerly Rolling Hills Solar)
• Authorize Board Chair to sign Agreement and Mortgage for Workforce Development Center EDA grant Award No. ED25CHI0G0213
• Adopt Resolution 2025-07 Revised Employee Recognition Policy
• Approve MPCA Grant Agreement for Re-Use Facility
• Schedule public hearing to consider Ordinance 164: Shotgun Only Zones

The board approved its agenda and consent agenda, including routine bill payments. It cancelled the conditional use permit for the DG Rolling Hills solar project. Commissioners authorized a $2,100,000 mortgage to secure a federal workforce development grant and adopted a revised employee recognition policy. A public hearing was scheduled for February 17, 2026 to consider a shotgun‑only hunting ordinance.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda and bill payments (5-0)
• Approved cancellation of DG Rolling Hills LLC conditional use permit (5-0)
• Authorized Board Chair to sign $2.1 M mortgage for Workforce Development Center grant (5-0)
• Adopted Revised Employee Recognition Policy (5-0)
• Scheduled public hearing on shotgun‑only zones for Feb 17, 2026 (5-0)

General

Board of Commissioners

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners will meet on January 26, 2026 to consider legislative approval of a local option sales tax. The agenda lists a call to order, the tax approval discussion, and adjournment. No further details, such as tax rate or revenue projections, are provided in the agenda.

• Legislative approval for a local option sales tax (no amount or rate specified)

The commissioners adopted an amended resolution (2026-06) requesting Minnesota legislative approval to impose a local sales and use tax in Waseca County that would not exceed $45,000,000 or 30 years, whichever comes first. The motion was carried unanimously with a 5‑0 vote. The board then moved to adjourn the meeting, which was also approved unanimously.

• Adopted amended Resolution 2026-06 to request legislative approval for a local sales and use tax not to exceed $45,000,000 or 30 years (5-0)
• Motion to adjourn the meeting carried unanimously (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Waseca County Economic Development Authority will hold its first meeting of 2026 to elect a chairperson and vice chairperson, approve minutes from the previous month, and review annual planning and zoning reports for the year 2025.

• Election of Board Chairperson and Vice Chairperson
• Approval of minutes from Joint EDA meeting held December 17, 2025
• Review of 2025 Planning and Zoning Annual Report
• Review of annual reports for City of Janesville, New Richland, and Waseca
• Approval of meeting dates for 2026

Board of Commissioners

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners will consider several action items, including approval of opioid settlement grants and a conditional use permit to transfer development rights between property owners and townships. A public hearing will be held for the CD 27 Repair-Set Ditch Authority project. The board will also vote on a resolution to authorize off‑site gambling and adopt various fund transfers listed on the consent agenda. Additional reports and updates will be presented before adjournment.

• CD 27 Repair-Set Public Hearing (Ditch Authority)
• Opioid Settlement Grant Approvals
• Conditional Use Permit to Transfer Development Rights between two property owners and two townships
• Resolution 2026-05 Authorization to Conduct Off‑Site Gambing
• Fund Transfer – Wheelage Tax (consent agenda)

The commissioners unanimously approved the meeting agenda, the December minutes, and the consent agenda. They set a public hearing for County Ditch 27 repair on February 10, 2026. A motion was made to allocate $29,300 from the Opioid Settlement Fund to three community programs; the vote outcome is not recorded in the minutes.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved December 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda (5-0)
• Set public hearing for CD 27 repair on Feb 10, 2026 (5-0)
• Motion to approve opioid settlement grant allocations of $29,300 (outcome not recorded)

Planning Commission

The Waseca County Planning Commission will hold elections for its 2026 leadership and approve the year's meeting schedule. The body will consider requests for conditional use permits regarding development rights and agritourism.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair for 2026
• Conditional Use Permit request to transfer development rights between TBS Farms and Sean Klugherz
• Conditional Use Permit request for agritourism-related business by Calonett Venues LLC

Board of Adjustment

The Waseca County Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing regarding a variance request for an Accessory Dwelling Unit. The board will also elect its Chair and Vice Chair for 2026.

• Public hearing for variance to increase an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) to 1,064.43 square feet
• Election of Chair and Vice Chair for 2026

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will appoint a Chair and Vice Chair for 2026 and determine the 2026 Crop Damage Rate for the Ditch Authority. The meeting includes the approval of the 2026 board calendar, committee assignments, and a bridge priority list.

• Appointment of Chair and Vice Chair for 2026
• 2026 Crop Damage Rate for Ditch Authority
• Resolution 2026-03: Bridge Priority List
• Resolution 2026-04: Public Hearing to Consider Adoption of 2026 Fee Schedule
• Emergency Management Performance Grant Agreement

Board of Commissioners