Waseca County public meetings in 2022
33 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
General
The Waseca County Board of Commissioners is meeting to discuss a fund transfer. The Auditor/Treasurer Office is requesting to move money to ensure no ditch has a negative balance at year end.
- Proposed transfer of $285,000 from the General Fund (01) to the Ditch Fund (41)
- Address deficit balances for 11 individual ditches
The Board of Commissioners approved a fund transfer to cover deficit balances on eleven individual ditches. The funds will be moved from the General Fund to the Ditch Fund at an interest rate of 2.5%.
- Approved transfer of $285,000.00 from General Fund (01) to Ditch Fund (41) at 2.5% interest (4-0)
General
The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss road maintenance and legal findings. The session includes a redetermination of benefits and damages for JD 51 and repair authorizations for JD 1.
- Redetermination of Benefits and Damages for JD 51
- Repair Spending Limit Resolution agreements
- Repair Authorization for JD 1
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will decide on 2023 salary and wage increases for commissioners, the County Attorney, and non-union employees. The board is also appointing an interim sheriff for a period between December 30, 2022, and January 3, 2023.
- Appointment of Interim Waseca County Sheriff (Dec 30, 2022 - Jan 3, 2023)
- Resolution 2022-51: Letter of Commitment for Border-to-Boarder Broadband Grant Funding Local Match
- Annual lease with MN Prairie County Alliance for 1000 West Elm
- Contract with Anoka County for Secure Juvenile Detention Beds
- Resolutions 2022-47, 48, and 49 establishing 2023 salaries and wage increases
The Board approved a $567,000 local match for a broadband project to serve at least 200 homes. They also established 2023 salaries for the County Attorney, Commissioners, and non-union employees. Additionally, Jay Dulas was appointed as Interim Sheriff from December 30, 2022, to January 3, 2023.
- Approved $567,000 ARPA funding for Border-to-Border Broadband project (5-0)
- Appointed Jay Dulas as Interim Sheriff from Dec 30, 2022, to Jan 3, 2023 (5-0)
- Set 2023 County Attorney salary at $137,500 (4-1)
- Set 2023 Commissioner salary at $29,777 plus $95 per diem; Chair receives extra $2,000 (4-1)
- Approved 3% and 2% wage adjustments for 2023 non-union employees (5-0)
- Approved $209,347.96 annual lease with MN Prairie County Alliance (5-0)
- Approved contract with Anoka County for secure juvenile detention beds (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 2022-50 for Hazard Mitigation Plan not to exceed $9,250 (5-0)
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will hold a presentation regarding the 2023 budget. The meeting includes a scheduled vote to approve the 2023 Waseca County Budget and Levy.
- 2023 Budget Hearing Presentation
- Approval of 2023 Waseca County Budget and Levy
The Board of Commissioners approved Resolution 2022-52 to establish the county's financial plan for 2023. This includes a total budget and a final tax levy reflecting a 2% increase.
- Adopted 2023 Budget of $33,217,987.00 (3-2)
- Adopted final tax levy of $17,744,100.00 (3-2)
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners is meeting for a work session to discuss the budget. No other specific actions or decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Budget discussion
The Board of Commissioners met for a budget work session. No formal decisions were recorded; the session consisted of discussions regarding the budget, commissioner salaries, SWCD, and Microsoft 365.
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners is meeting to discuss the budget. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.
- Budget discussion
The Board of Commissioners met for a work session to discuss budget updates. County Administrator Michael Johnson shared updated items and noted changes to the budget. No formal decisions were recorded.
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will discuss amendments to 2023 ditch assessments and the dismissal of improvement petitions for CD 30 and CD 43. The meeting includes several fund transfers for Public Works and a MnDOT contract resolution.
- Amendment to 2023 Ditch Assessments
- Dismissal of CD 30 and CD 43 Improvement Petitions
- Resolution 2022-45: MnDOT Contract No. 1052125
- Public Works fund transfers for building, equipment, wheelage tax, local option sales tax, and construction
- Partial release of Exclusive Agricultural Use Zone Restrictive Covenant for Keith A & Laurette Hendrickson
The Board approved the 2023 ditch assessments, including a new 10-year assessment for the CD 19 project. Several fund transfers for Public Works were authorized, and the Board adopted resolutions regarding a MnDOT contract and community supervision funding.
- Approved 2023 ditch assessments and a 10-year assessment for CD 19 (5-0)
- Approved dismissal of improvement petitions for CD 30 and CD 43 (5-0)
- Approved $125,270.36 transfer from Assigned Building fund to Building Expense account (5-0)
- Approved $20,844.19 transfer from Equipment Assigned Fund to Equipment Expense account (5-0)
- Approved $164,193.91 transfer from Wheelage Tax revenue fund to Assigned Wheelage Tax fund (5-0)
- Approved $104,175.01 transfer from Local Option Sales Tax revenue fund to Local Sales Tax Assigned fund (5-0)
- Approved $63,465.28 transfer from County Construction Assigned fund to County Expense fund (5-0)
- Adopted Resolution 2022-45 for MnDOT Contract No. 1052125 (5-0)
General
The Waseca County Board of Commissioners is meeting for a work session. The agenda includes a discussion on Human Services and a presentation regarding the Justice Center from the BKV Group.
- Human Services discussion
- Justice Center presentation by BKV Group
The Board of Commissioners conducted a work session featuring discussions on Human Services Department philosophy and a presentation on the Justice Center Plan by BKV Group. No formal votes or substantive decisions were recorded.
General
The agenda for this work session consists of procedural items. No substantive decisions or policy discussions are listed.
The Board held a work session to discuss a broadband build-out south of Waldorf and New Richland. Bevcomm CEO Bill Eckles proposed a $567,000 commitment from the county to support a grant application. No formal decisions were made during this session.
General
The Board of Commissioners is meeting for a work session focused on the budget. No other specific agenda items are listed.
- Budget discussion
The Board of Commissioners held a work session to discuss the proposed 2023 budget and levy. No formal decisions or votes were recorded during this session.
Board of Commissioners
The Waseca County Board of Commissioners will hold hearings on ditch authority assessments and abandonments. The board is also deciding on a conditional use permit for a community solar farm and two MnDOT transportation infrastructure programs.
- Conditional Use Permit request for 1 Megawatt Community Solar Farm at 120th Street
- Resolution 2022-40 MnDOT Active Transportation Infrastructure Program CR No. 53
- Resolution 2022-41 MnDOT Active Transportation Infrastructure Program CSAH No. 13
- Contract for Care Coordination and Case Management with Blue Plus
- Final hearings for Ditch Authority CD 15-1, CD 16, and CD 28
The Board approved the 2023 Ditch Assessments and several redeterminations of benefits for county ditches. Other key actions included approving a community solar farm permit and authorizing grant applications for active transportation infrastructure.
- Approved partial abandonment and transfer of part of CD 15-1 (5-0)
- Approved redetermination of benefits for CD 15-1, CD 16, and CD 28 (5-0)
- Adopted Resolution 2022-42 for 2023 County Ditch System interest rate (5-0)
- Approved 2023 Ditch Assessments (5-0)
- Approved CD 19 Improvement Multi-Year Assessment (5-0)
- Approved care coordination contract with Blue Plus (3-2)
- Adopted Resolutions 2022-40 and 2022-41 for MnDOT Active Transportation grants (5-0)
- Approved Conditional Use Permit for 1 Megawatt Community Solar Farm on 120th Street (5-0)
General
The Waseca County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss the Human Services budget and a contract with Blue Plus.
- Human Services Budget
- Blue Plus Contract
The Board of Commissioners conducted a work session to discuss the Human Services budget and the Blue Plus Contract. No formal votes or decisions were recorded during this session.
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners is meeting to hold budget discussions. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.
- Budget discussions
The Board of Commissioners met for a budget work session. Discussions focused on the Human Services budget, including governance, fiscal narrative, and philosophy. No substantive decisions were recorded.
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners is holding a work session to review 2023 ditch assessments. The meeting also includes discussions regarding the county budget.
- 2023 Ditch Assessments
- Budget discussions
The Board of Commissioners met for a work session to discuss the budget and 2023 ditch assessments. No substantive decisions were made during this meeting.
Board of Commissioners
The Waseca County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss a conditional use permit amendment for ConAgra Foods Packaged Foods LLC. The board is also reviewing several resolutions and grant applications, including those for Veteran Services and the MPCA FY2023 program.
- CUP amendment for ConAgra Foods Packaged Foods LLC to add an equalization tank, truck load out scale, and access onto 128th Street (CSAH 4)
- Authorization for Veteran Services to apply for a Minnesota Dept of Veteran Affairs Operational Grant
- Resolution 2022-34 regarding the MPCA FY2023 Grant Program
- Contract for Care Coordination and Case Management with Blue Plus
- Resolution 2022-36 to adopt an Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Plan
Board of Commissioners
The Waseca County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding amendments to sections 6.16 and 8.03 of the Unified Development Code. The board is also reviewing several ditch authority hearings and a conditional use permit extension for solar projects.
- Public hearing for amendments to §6.16 and §8.03 of the Unified Development Code
- Conditional Use Permit Extension for Elysian Lake Solar LLC, Rolling Hills Solar LLC and Blue Jay Solar LLC
- Resolution 2022-35 to accept donation for Dragon Eye Speed Lidar
- Public hearings for ditch authorities CD 16, CD 28, and CD 15-1
- Partial Release of Exclusive Agricultural Use Zone Restrictive Covenant for Ricki A. Arnold
Board of Commissioners
The Waseca County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss action items including a community solar farm request and septic treatment grants. The board will also review zoning transfers and medical examiner contracts.
- Conditional Use Permit request for a one megawatt community solar farm by Fox Garden LLC
- Conditional Use Permit to replace two hunting shacks in Section 21 of Alton Township
- Medical Examiner Contract Agreement 2023
- Septic Treatment Systems Natural Resources Block Grant - Resolution 2022-33
- Transfer of Development Rights for Janice C. & Ivan F. Maas Trustee
Board of Commissioners
The Waseca County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss the 2023 preliminary levy and budget. The agenda includes a public hearing on a swimming pool ordinance and the review of several contracts and grants.
- Approval of Preliminary Levy and Budget for 2023
- Public Hearing: Waseca County Swimming Pool Ordinance
- Bids and contract award for Waseca County WRO
- SSTS Grant Application Approval and Award Acceptance
- Partial Release of Exclusive Agricultural Use Zone Restrictive Covenant for Timothy E Fischer Trustee and David & Deanne Kuhns
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners is meeting for a work session to discuss the budget. No other formal actions or decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Budget discussions
Board of Commissioners
The Waseca County Board of Commissioners will discuss a new pool ordinance and a speed study for CSAH No. 27. The board is also reviewing bids and awarding contracts for various projects, including the Waseca County WRO.
- Public hearing setting for Pool Ordinance
- Resolution No. 2022-30: CSAH No. 27 Speed Study
- Bids and award of Contract No. 812207
- Bids and award of Contract No. SW-2301
- Bids and award contract for Waseca County WRO
Board of Commissioners
The Waseca County Board of Commissioners will review exempt wetlands records. The board will also hold a discussion regarding the acquisition of land located south of Courthouse Park.
- Exempt Wetlands Record Review by County Assessor Brock Nelson
- Discussion on land acquisition south of Courthouse Park
Board of Commissioners
The Waseca County Board of Commissioners will meet to acknowledge, amend, and consent to a County Operating Deficit Agreement.
- County Operating Deficit Agreement acknowledgement, amendment and consent
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners is meeting for a budget work session. The body will discuss budget items for the Sheriff's Office, Building and Grounds, and Information Technology.
- Budget discussion: Sheriff's Office
- Budget discussion: Building and Grounds
- Budget discussion: Information Technology
- Future IQ Discussion
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will meet to review a conditional use permit for Daniel and Jane Christian and approve final payments for two contracts. The agenda also includes a presentation from Minnesota Rural Counties and the approval of a county government domain name.
- Conditional Use Permit for Daniel and Jane Christian
- Acceptance and final payment for Contract 812203
- Acceptance and final payment for Contract 812208
- Approval of Waseca County.gov domain name
- Temporary road closure for Waldorf Days
General
The Board of Commissioners is meeting for a work session to discuss budgets. The discussion focuses on the Public Works and Public Health departments.
- Budget discussion: Public Works
- Budget discussion: Public Health
Board of Commissioners
The Waseca County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss the purchase of a Veteran's van and an increase to the 2022 mileage rate. The board will also review a right of way acquisition for CSAH No. 5 Bridge No. 7597.
- Purchase of Veteran's Van
- Resolution 2022-29 to accept a donation from VFW for a van purchase
- Increase Mileage Rate for 2022
- CSAH No. 5 Bridge No. 7597 Right of Way Acquisition
- Liquor License for Pleasant Grove Pizza Farm
General
The Waseca County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss a tax abatement for ConAgra. The agenda includes a PowerPoint presentation on the matter.
- ConAgra tax abatement
Board of Commissioners
The Waseca County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss infrastructure repairs and administrative approvals. The board is reviewing a ditch repair proposal and a MnDOT agreement for railroad crossing improvements.
- CD 50 Repair Proposal
- Resolution 2022-27 and MnDOT Agreement No. 1036013 for CSAH No. 43 Railroad Crossing Improvements
- Affirmative Action Plan for Public Works
- Payment schedule for Second Half 2022 Residential Tax Abatement taxes
- Fund transfer from 01-Central Service to 01-Health Insurance
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and a consent agenda. The session includes updates from administration and human resources.
- Approval of bills
- Tax abatement
- 2022 First Half Appropriations
- DNR Boat and Water Grant
- Street closure permission
General
The Waseca County Board of Commissioners is meeting to review the County Board of Appeal packet. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.
- Review of County Board of Appeal Packet
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will discuss the 2022 crop damage rate and drainage system records. The meeting includes decisions on purchasing new dispatch consoles and establishing the 2022 Absentee Ballot Board.
- 2022 Waseca County Crop Damage Rate
- Purchase of new dispatch consoles
- Establishment of Absentee Ballot Board for 2022 Election Cycle
- Road closure request for CSAH 1 (Broadway Ave) in New Richland
- Partial release of Exclusive Agricultural Use Zone Restrictive Covenant for Donald & Dean Dobberstein
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners is meeting to conduct business for the Waseca County Board of Equalization and Appeal. Other items on the agenda are procedural.
- Waseca County Board of Equalization and Appeal
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding the final acceptance of the CD 19 Improvement Project. Members will also consider a joint broadband project with Le Sueur County and Netwave Broadband, as well as various contracts and license renewals.
- Public hearing for final acceptance of CD 19 Improvement Project
- Resolution #2022-24 for joint broadband project with Le Sueur County and Netwave Broadband
- Contract 812208 for grading, shaping, and aggregate surfacing of the Solid Waste Facility Yard
- FY23 Cooperative Agreement between Third Judicial District and Steele-Waseca County Drug Court
- Approval of online permitting software for Planning & Zoning, Public Health Septic, and Public Works Road Permits