Waseca County public meetings in 2024
27 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
General
The Waseca County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss the authorization of spending for local homeless prevention aid.
- Authorization to spend local homeless prevention aid
Planning Commission
The Waseca County Economic Development Authority will meet to review a procedural checklist for revolving loans. The board will also receive updates on the Morgan Meat Market loan and a joint meeting with the City of Waseca.
- Procedural checklist for revolving loans
- Morgan Meat Market Loan update
- Consultants Forum by Area Development
- Joint Economic Development Authority meeting with City of Waseca
General
The Waseca County Board of Commissioners will open with a call to order and the pledge of allegiance. The meeting will include a recap on the Judicial Center and Jail Project. No decisions are listed; the agenda ends with adjournment.
- Recap on Judicial Center and Jail Project
Board of Commissioners
The Waseca County Board of Commissioners will consider a series of action items, including agreements on local transit tax, a UCare provider contract, and a second‑half appropriation for the Soil and Water Conservation District. Several resolutions will set the 2025 salaries for the County Attorney, Sheriff, and Commissioners, adopt a cybersecurity incident response plan, and authorize purchases through the Local Housing Trust Fund, including a Marketplace Project. The meeting also includes routine approvals of minutes, consent agenda items, and public comment.
- Resolution 2024-41: Approval of Cybersecurity Incident Response Plan
- Resolution 2024-46: Authorization of Purchase Through Local Housing Trust Fund
- Resolution 2024-47: Authorization of Purchase Through Local Housing Trust Fund – Marketplace Project
- Local Transit Sales & Use Tax Agreement
- UCare Contract, Provider Participation Agreement
General
The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing to present the 2025 budget. The body is scheduled to decide on the approval of the 2025 Waseca County Budget and Levy.
- 2025 Budget Hearing Presentation
- Approval of 2025 Waseca County Budget and Levy
General
The Waseca County Board of Commissioners will conduct a work session to review the 2025 Public Health budget. The board will also discuss a study regarding the Waseca County Court Services Delivery System.
- 2025 Public Health Budget Review
- Waseca County Court Services Delivery System Study
Board of Commissioners
The Board will hold a public hearing to consider amending sections 6.23 and 8.03 of the Unified Development Code (Ordinance 159). It will also act on a resolution to accept a SHSP (HSEM) grant for security‑camera replacement in county buildings, and consider a $40,000 revolving loan request. Additional items include final acceptance of Contract No. 812408, a revision to the UCare contract, and approval of various fund transfers and tax abatements.
- Public hearing to consider amendment to §§6.23 and 8.03 of the UDC Ordinance 159
- Resolution 2024-38: Accept SHSP (HSEM) grant for security‑camera replacement on all county buildings
- Approve request for a revolving loan in the amount of $40,000.00
- Contract No. 812408 – final acceptance
- UCare contract revision
Planning Commission
The Waseca County Economic Development Authority Planning Commission will review and vote on a new revolving loan policy and a specific loan fund request. The meeting will also include updates on the Market Place multifamily housing project, business attraction initiatives, and a joint economic development authority meeting with the City of Waseca. The next regular meeting is scheduled for December 18, 2024.
- Consider approving Revolving Loan Policy and application
- Consider application for Revolving Loan Fund request
- Market Place Multifamily Housing Project update
- Business Attraction Project updates
- Joint Economic Development Authority meeting with City of Waseca
General
The Board of Commissioners will discuss the 2025 budget outlook, including interest revenues and capital expenditures. The meeting also includes a review of the 2025-2027 MoA with UMN Extension and a discussion on the County Surveyor.
- 2025-2027 MoA Review with Christy Kallevig, UMN Extension
- Discussion on County Surveyor and Monumentation
- Review of 2025 Budget Outlook: Interest Revenues, Capital Expenditures, and Appropriations
- Discussion on Temporary Real Estate Acquisition
- Update on Union Negotiation Status and Expectations
Board of Commissioners
The Waseca County Board will discuss and vote on several operational items, including a public hearing on the body‑worn cameras policy and a purchase bid from AXON Enterprise for those cameras. Other agenda items cover drainage policy adoption, 2025 ditch assessments, and extensions of zoning permits for specific properties. The meeting also includes consent agenda items such as fund transfers, tax abatements, and a collective bargaining agreement for the Courthouse & Public Works.
- Adoption of Waseca County Drainage Policy
- Certification of 2025 Ditch Assessments
- Extension of Zoning Permit for Joey Priebe
- Public Hearing on Body Worn Cameras Policy
- Purchase bid from AXON Enterprise for Body Worn Cameras
Planning Commission
The Waseca County Economic Development Authority Board will close the meeting to the public to review and evaluate offers received for the parcel identified as PID 01.003.1050, also known as 3071 380th Avenue in Janesville. No decisions or actions on the parcel will be taken at this meeting. A public comment period is provided, limited to three‑minute remarks per speaker, but the board may not act on new items raised.
- Opening of Request for Offers for parcel PID 01.003.1050 (3071 380th Avenue, Janesville)
- Meeting closed to public for offer review
- Public comment period (3‑minute limit per speaker)
- Call to Order of Special Meeting
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss ditch special assessments and conduct a review of the drainage policy.
- Ditch Special Assessments
- Drainage Policy Review
Board of Commissioners
The Waseca County Board of Commissioners will discuss several contracts, fund transfers, and resolutions. Key items include a resolution to launch Operation Green Light and a petition to amend JD No. 11. The board will also review final acceptance of multiple contracts and a land lease agreement.
- Resolution 2024-33 Operation Green Light
- Resolution No. 2024-30 Petition to Make Changes in JD No. 11
- Contract No. 812407 Final Acceptance
- Land Lease Bid Results & Agreement
- UCare Contract Revision
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will open with a call to order and a public comment period, then approve the agenda and the minutes. No specific action items are listed on the agenda. The commission will receive updates on economic development, including a land‑sale request for offer packet and other project updates.
- Public comment period (no action on new items)
- Approval of agenda
- Approval of minutes (consent agenda)
- Economic development land sale update (RFO packet)
- Economic development project updates
Board of Commissioners
The Waseca County Board of Commissioners will review several action items, including a highway transfer request, recent public health audit results, a grant application for the SCHA reinvestment, and a FY25 cooperative agreement for the Steele‑Waseca Drug Court. The board will also decide on a new contract for the county medical examiner. These items are listed on the agenda for discussion and possible approval.
- Highway Transfer Request
- Recent Public Health Audit Results
- SCHA Reinvestment Grant Application
- Steele‑Waseca Drug Court FY25 Cooperative Agreement
- Medical Examiner Contract
Board of Commissioners
The Waseca County Board of Commissioners will discuss several contracts for riparian fund projects and authorize a bid solicitation for leasing public lands. A public hearing will be held to consider amendments to Sections 6.16 and 8.03 of the Unified Development Code. Additional items include canceling a conditional use permit for ConAgra Foods Packaged Foods LLC and approving funding for flood‑mitigation modeling.
- Public hearing to consider amending Sections 6.16 and 8.03 of the UDC
- Authorization to solicit bids for the lease of public lands
- Roemhildt, 2 Gen Partnership, and Johnson riparian fund contracts
- Cancellation of Conditional Use Permit – ConAgra Foods Packaged Foods LLC
- Authorization of funding for flood mitigation modeling
Planning Commission
The Waseca County Economic Development Authority will meet to discuss the sale of a specific property and update lending policies. The body will also review economic development updates.
- Setting a public hearing date to sell PID# 010031050 in the Janesville area
- Approval of Revolving Loan Lending Policy and application forms
General
The Board of Commissioners is meeting for a work session to discuss the budget. No specific budget figures or proposals are listed in the agenda.
- Budget discussions
Board of Commissioners
The Waseca County Board of Commissioners will approve the meeting agenda and review prior meeting minutes. They will adopt a consent agenda covering bills, fund transfers, and reports, including a partial release of an agricultural use covenant. Action items include final acceptance of Contract 812401, cancellation of a conditional use permit for ConAgra Foods Packaged Foods LLC, appointment to the Economic Development Authority, a limited‑use permit amendment, and the 2025 preliminary budget and levy. Additional updates will be provided on administration, human resources, and community development.
- Contract 812401 Final Acceptance
- Cancellation of Conditional Use Permit – ConAgra Foods Packaged Foods LLC
- Appointment of Member to Economic Development Authority
- Resolution 2024-28: Amendment No. 1 - Limited Use Permit 8101-0001
- 2025 Preliminary Budget and Levy
Board of Commissioners
The Waseca County Board of Commissioners will hold a budget work session. Commissioners will discuss budget items related to soil and water programs and an extension project. No decisions are recorded in the agenda.
- Budget discussion – soil and water
- Budget discussion – extension
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss infrastructure grants and park improvements. The agenda includes updates from GreenSeam, LLC and Bevcomm, as well as several zoning and permit requests.
- Res 2024-27: Letter of Commitment for Local Match of Federal EDA Infrastructure Grant
- Goose Lake Park Enhancement
- Child Safety Seat Distribution Award
- Amendment to Agricultural use zone restrictive covenant for MoonFlower Farm LLC
- Hidden Spring Lake Farm LLC Transfer of Development Rights
Board of Commissioners
The Waseca County Board of Commissioners will meet on August 20, 2024 for a budget work session. The agenda includes a call to order, a pledge of allegiance, and a discussion of the county budget. No specific budget items or decisions are detailed in the agenda.
- Budget Discussions – general review of the county budget
Board of Commissioners
The Waseca County Board will consider several action items, including final acceptance of Contract 812405 and the Safe and Secure Courthouse Grant Initiative. The agenda also includes a redetermination of benefits hearing for the Ditch Authority and transfers of funds for the wheelage tax and solid waste investments. Legislative updates featuring state representatives and senators will be presented, followed by standard administration and commissioner reports.
- Final acceptance of Contract 812405
- Safe and Secure Courthouse Grant Initiative
- Redetermination of Benefits Final Hearings – Ditch Authority
- Transfer of Funds – Wheelage Tax (Consent Agenda)
- Transfer of Funds – Solid Waste Investments (Consent Agenda)
General
The Waseca County Board will set the meeting date for the JCD 6 Redetermination of Benefits Final Hearing. It will also approve the draft notice that will be sent to the public about that hearing. No other items are scheduled for decision.
- Set meeting date for JCD 6 Redetermination of Benefits Final Hearing
- Approve final hearing notice (draft) for JCD 6 Redetermination of Benefits
General
The Board of Commissioners is meeting to conduct budget discussions. No specific budget figures or line items are listed in the agenda.
- Budget discussions
Board of Commissioners
The Waseca County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session on August 6, 2024. Commissioners will hear updates on the county’s 2025 budget presented by Michael Johnson. A separate presentation on the 2025 public health budget will be given by Sarah Berry and Leah Cameron. No specific decisions are listed in the agenda.
- 2025 Budget Updates presentation – Michael Johnson
- Public Health 2025 Budget Presentation – Sarah Berry and Leah Cameron
Board of Commissioners
The Waseca County Board of Commissioners will meet to approve bills, finalize contracts, and consider the sale of property PID# 01.003.1050. The agenda includes a public hearing on a ditch outlet and a presentation by MIDCO.
- Public hearing on ditch outlet petition
- Contract 812313 Final Acceptance
- Cooperative Agreement - CSAH 4 Improvements
- Property Sale PID# 01.003.1050
- Courthouse Park New Pavilion