Waseca County public meetings in 2025

Board of Commissioners

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss Sheriff salary data and metrics. No other items are listed for decision or discussion.

• Review of Sheriff salary data and metrics

Board of Commissioners

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners will consider the HRA appropriation and will decide the salary level for the county sheriff for the 2026 fiscal year. No other items are listed.

• HRA appropriation discussion
• Establishing the sheriff's salary for 2026

Planning Commission

The Waseca County Economic Development Authority will approve the November 19, 2025 meeting minutes and hear updates on economic development activities in Waseca County, Janesville, New Richland, Waldorf, Waseca, and surrounding townships. Community updates will include reports from the Waseca County Food Co‑op and the Waseca Area Chamber of Commerce. The Authority will also set the date for its next regular meeting on January 21, 2026.

• Approve minutes from the November 19, 2025 meeting
• Economic development updates for Waseca County and the cities of Janesville, New Richland, Waldorf, and Waseca, plus townships
• Community updates: Waseca County Food Co‑op and Waseca Area Chamber of Commerce
• Schedule next regular meeting for January 21, 2026

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to establish 2026 salaries for the County Attorney, County Sheriff, and Commissioners. The body will also consider a request to schedule a public hearing for the 2026 County Fee Schedule.

• Resolution 2025-53: 2026 County Attorney Salary
• Resolution 2025-54: 2026 County Sheriff Salary
• Resolution 2025-55: 2026 Annual Salary and Per Diems for County Commissioners
• Purchase of additional 911 dispatch console and relocation of existing consoles
• Ditch Authority Redetermination of Benefits Final Hearings

General

The Waseca County Board will hold a hearing on the 2026 budget and levy, allowing members of the public to comment. After the hearing, the Board will vote to approve the 2026 county budget and levy. No other actions are listed on the agenda.

• 2026 Budget and Levy Hearing (public comment)
• Approval of 2026 Waseca County Budget and Levy

General

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners will consider and approve the finalized schematic design for the Justice Center. The meeting also includes the standard call to order, pledge of allegiance, and adjournment.

• Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance (procedural)
• Approval of finalized schematic design for the Justice Center
• Adjourn

Board of Commissioners

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners will hold a budget work session to review updates since the preliminary levy approval. The meeting will be held at the East Annex Public Meeting Room.

• Budget updates since preliminary levy approval
• Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
• Adjournment

Board of Commissioners

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners will consider several action items, including the 2025 second‑half appropriations and a resolution to set 2026 wage increases for non‑union employees. Additional resolutions address an aquatic invasive species plan, a grant application from the City of Waseca, and updates to personnel policies. The meeting also includes a consent agenda with a conditional use permit for Fox Garden LLC and other routine approvals.

• 2025 Second Half Appropriations
• Resolution 2025-50: Establishing 2026 Wage Increases For Non-Union Employees
• 2026 Aquatic Invasive Species Plan
• Resolution 2025-48: City of Waseca TA Grant Application
• Conditional Use Permit for Fox Garden LLC (Consent Agenda)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will discuss a request for a joint Economic Development Authority meeting and review the City of Waseca's Economic Development Authority strategic plan for 2026. Updates will be provided on the Janesville EDA property wetlands delineation and site visit, as well as the revolving loan fund for the American Hotel. No formal decisions are indicated for these items at this meeting.

• Joint EDA meeting request
• City of Waseca EDA strategic plan 2026
• Janesville EDA property wetlands delineation and site visit
• Revolving Loan Fund for American Hotel

Board of Commissioners

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners will approve bills, fund transfers, and a community corrections grant. The meeting also includes the approval of previous meeting minutes and a resolution for a Woodville Township project.

• Approval of County Board Minutes for September 30, October 7, and October 21, 2025
• Community Corrections Grant Approval
• Resolution 2025-46: Woodville Township LRIP Application
• Fund Transfer - Local Option Sales Tax
• Fund Transfer - County Parks Upgrades

Board of Adjustment

The Waseca County Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings to consider two variance requests. The board will determine if these requests meet the criteria for exceptions to existing zoning or building codes.

• Public hearing for after-the-fact septic system variance: Erin Edwards
• Public hearing for change of use and impervious surface variance: Lots 5–11 Block 6 of Elks Park in Woodville Township (Matt Thompsen)

Planning Commission

The Waseca County Planning Commission meeting scheduled for November 6, 2025, was cancelled because no applications were received for hearing.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of applications

General

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners will open with a call to order and pledge of allegiance. The main agenda item is a discussion of ditch special assessments. The meeting will conclude with an adjournment.

• Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
• Ditch Special Assessments
• Adjourn

Board of Commissioners

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners will vote on several resolutions, including support for repealing the state moratorium on nuclear energy production. It will also address a contract final acceptance, a local road improvement program, and an operation called Green Light. Additional items include ditch authority appointments and extensions of permits for a solar project.

• Resolution 2025-43: Support to Repeal the Moratorium on Nuclear Energy Production in Minnesota
• Contract No. 812507: Final Acceptance
• Resolution 2025-41: Local Road Improvement Program‑CSAH 5
• Resolution 2025-42: Operation Green Light
• Extension of Conditional Use Permit for 120th Solar

Board of Commissioners

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners will discuss opioid settlement fund requests and bylaws. The board is also considering a MnSure Navigator contract and cybersecurity supplemental insurance.

• Opioid Settlement Fund Request for Proposals
• Opioid Advisory Bylaws
• MnSure Navigator Contract
• Cybersecurity Supplemental Insurance
• Audit results for Blue Plus and South Country Health Alliance

The commissioners approved the meeting agenda, prior meeting minutes, and the consent agenda, including several fund transfers. They adopted the Opioid Settlement Advisory Council bylaws and authorized a quarterly Request‑for‑Proposals process for opioid settlement funds, targeting $50,000 in 2026. The board also approved a contract for a MnSure Navigator to assist with insurance applications and recommended further study of a reproductive‑health infection‑prevention program.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved August meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda and related fund transfers (5-0)
• Approved Opioid Advisory Council bylaws (5-0)
• Approved opening of Opioid Settlement RFP process (5-0)
• Approved MnSure Navigator contract with 6‑month review (5-0)
• Recommended Public Health explore infection‑prevention testing program (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Waseca County Economic Development Authority will present several updates, including the Janesville Business Challenge and a wetlands delineation for EDA‑owned property in Janesville. The commission will also hear about a childcare assessment collaboration with the City of Waseca, a DEED trip to Chicago scheduled for October 20‑23, and a GreenSeam networking event on November 20 at FarmAmerica. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Janesville Business Challenge
• EDA‑owned property Janesville wetlands delineation
• City of Waseca collaboration on Business of Childcare assessment
• DEED trip to Chicago October 20‑23
• GreenSeam networking event November 20, 2025, 4 pm‑6 pm at FarmAmerica

Board of Commissioners

The Waseca County Board will consider and vote on multiple contract approvals, such as Contract No. 812503, Contract No. 812501, Contract No. 812410, and Resolution No. 2025-39 for MnDOT Contract No. 1059825. They will also review a request to purchase encrypted portable radios and a suggestion contract for the SWCD Riparian Fund. These items are listed under the Action Items section of the agenda.

• Contract No. 812503 – final acceptance
• Contract No. 812501 – final acceptance
• Contract No. 812410 – final acceptance
• Resolution No. 2025-39: MnDOT Contract No. 1059825
• Request approval to purchase portable radios capable of encryption

The board approved the agenda amendment to move lunch to Oscars and ratified July and August meeting minutes. It adopted the consent agenda, authorizing several fund transfers. Key contracts were finalized, including payments to Asphalt Surface Technologies, Sir Lines‑A‑Lot, and APX Construction Group. The board also adopted Resolution 2025‑39 to update the County Road Safety Plan, committing $21,068.93 of county funds.

• Approved agenda amendment to move lunch to Oscars (unanimous)
• Approved July and August meeting minutes (5‑0)
• Approved consent agenda and related fund transfers (5‑0)
• Accepted final payment $29,808.32 to Asphalt Surface Technologies Corp. (5‑0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025‑39 to update County Road Safety Plan, authorizing $21,068.93 county share (5‑0)
• Accepted final payment $5,870.38 to Sir Lines‑A‑Lot, LLC (5‑0)
• Accepted final payment $4,320.00 to APX Construction Group, LLC (5‑0)
• Approved distribution of $20,000 Riparian Fund balance at $27.70 per acre for cover‑crop contracts (5‑0)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will approve the agenda and minutes from the August 7, 2025 meeting. It will consider a variance extension request for Samuel P. Borneke. The primary discussion item is the Shoreland Ordinance. No public hearing requests were submitted.

• Approve minutes from the August 7, 2025 meeting
• Variance extension request – Samuel P. Borneke
• Discussion of the Shoreland Ordinance

Planning Commission

The Waseca County Planning Commission will review conditional use permit requests for solar projects and discuss updates to the Shoreland Ordinance and Comprehensive Plan. The body will also consider a moved-in home application for Kenneth Bentson.

• Administrative Review for Kenneth Bentson moved-in home
• Conditional Use Permit Cancellation for DG Josephine (FKA Blue Jay Solar)
• Conditional Use Permit Extension for DG Elysian Lake LLC
• Conditional Use Permit Extension for DG Rolling Hills LLC
• Discussion of Shoreland Ordinance and Comprehensive Plan Updates

General

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners will open the meeting with a call to order and pledge of allegiance. The board will consider and adopt Resolution 2025-40, which acknowledges receipt of an award from the Federal Economic Development Administration. No other items are on the agenda.

• Resolution 2025-40: Receipt of Award from Federal EDA

The board voted 5‑0 to adopt Resolution 2025‑40, accepting a $2,100,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration for a Workforce Development Center. The resolution also authorizes County Administrator Michael Johnson to sign the acceptance and award documents. No other actions were taken.

• Adopted Resolution 2025-40 to accept $2.1M EDA grant (5-0)
• Authorized County Administrator Michael Johnson to sign acceptance documents

Planning Commission

The Waseca County Economic Development Authority will review and consider a draft policy for the Business Challenge Grant program. The body will also receive updates on Market Place Apartments and EDA-owned property at Janesville and State Highway 13 South.

• Review and potential approval of Business Challenge Grant program draft policy
• Update on Market Place Apartments
• Discussion of EDA-owned property at Janesville & State Highway 13 South

Board of Commissioners

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners will hold a budget work session on September 16, 2025 at 8:00 a.m. The meeting will include a call to order, a pledge of allegiance, and a discussion of the county budget. The session will adjourn after the budget discussion.

• Budget discussion

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss the 2026 preliminary tax levy and review the 2024 audit. The agenda includes decisions on conditional use permits for solar projects and the final acceptance of two contracts.

• Resolution 2025-38: Adoption of 2026 Preliminary Tax Levy
• Cancellation of Conditional Use Permit for DG Josephine, LLC
• Extension of Conditional Use Permits for DG Elysian Lake LLC and DG Rolling Hills LLC
• Final acceptance of Contract No. 812314 and Contract No. 812505
• Resolution 2025-37: Supporting Regional Trail Designation Application in Greater Minnesota

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is meeting for a budget work session. The agenda lists discussions regarding Human Resources, Administration, Appropriations, MNPrairie, and SWCD.

• Budget review for Human Resources
• Budget review for Administration
• Budget review for Appropriations
• Budget review for MNPrairie
• Budget review for SWCD

Board of Commissioners

The Waseca County Board will consider several action items, including approving a contract to disburse Riparian Fund dollars for cover crops. It will also vote on contracts for screening services, a resolution to clean up hazardous property at two Matawan Avenue sites, and moving the Justice Center plans into schematic design. Additional agenda items cover proclamations, consent agenda items, and updates from administration and commissioners.

• Approval of Contract RF-2025-03 for disbursement of Riparian Fund dollars for cover crops
• Approval of contracts with NRHEG and JWP for screening services
• Resolution 2025-33 ordering abatement of hazardous property conditions at 20801 & 20817 Matawan Avenue, New Richland
• Approval to move Justice Center plans into schematic design
• Amendments to Agricultural Covenants for Calvin Priem and MoonFlower Farm LLC

Board of Commissioners

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners will meet to address routine agenda items. Topics include a call to order, a CCA item, updates from Property and Election Services, and matters from Land & Water Resources. No specific decisions or contracts are detailed in the agenda.

• Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
• CCA
• Property and Election Services
• Land & Water Resources
• Adjourn

Planning Commission

The Economic Development Authority will discuss updates regarding the Janesville Business Challenge policy and construction at Lucia's Cocina. The body will also review a DEED Chicago Market Trip scheduled for October 21-24.

• Janesville Business Challenge policy update
• Lucia's Cocina construction update
• DEED Chicago Market Trip (October 21-24)

General

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners will consider the public health budget and the facilities budget. No specific dollar amounts or actions are listed in the agenda. The meeting is scheduled for 8:00 a.m. in the East Annex Public Meeting Room and will be held via Microsoft Teams.

• Public Health Budget
• Facilities Budget

Board of Commissioners

The Waseca County Board will approve the meeting agenda, adopt minutes from the June 17, 2025 session, and consider a consent agenda of routine items. Action items include a resolution to authorize off‑site gambling, a state of emergency resolution, two conditional use permits, a contract acceptance and final payment, and a court services department rebranding. The board will also receive updates from administration, human resources, and community development.

• Resolution 2025-35: Authorization to Conduct Off‑Site Gambling
• Resolution 2025-36: State of Emergency
• Conditional Use Permit for a 5 MW AC Solar Farm – Zimmerman Pinedale Inc.
• Conditional Use Permit for a Contractor’s Yard (Showroom) – Cory C. Connors
• Contract No. 812504 – Acceptance & Final Payment

General

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to review budget updates and building updates. The meeting will be held at the East Annex Public Meeting Room.

• Budget Updates
• Building Updates
• Work session at East Annex Public Meeting Room
• Meeting ID: 225 802 729 910
• Passcode: T74RQ99r

General

The Waseca County Board will open the meeting, then enter a closed session to discuss matters protected by attorney‑client privilege under Minnesota law. After the closed session, the meeting will adjourn.

• Closed session for discussion of attorney‑client privileged information (Minn. Stat. § 13D.05, Subd. 3(b))

Board of Adjustment

The Waseca County Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on two variance applications. Matthew T. & Erin M. Holland seek a variance from §6.22(G)(5)(c) for improvements on their parcel at 17674‑240th Ave. in the LR Limited Residential Zoning District and Shoreland Overlay of St. Olaf Lake. Cory C. Connors requests a 59‑foot variance for a showroom on 11691‑288th Ave. in the A‑1 Agricultural Protection Zoning District and Shoreland Overlay of LeSueur River, affecting the road right‑of‑way and a wetland setback.

• Variance request for Holland parcel at 17674‑240th Ave., New Richland (LR Limited Residential Zoning, Shoreland Overlay) to vary §6.22(G)(5)(c).
• Variance request for Connors parcel at 11691‑288th Ave., Waseca (A‑1 Agricultural Protection Zoning, Shoreland Overlay) for a 59‑ft setback from CR 15 and wetland area.
• Approval of minutes from the July 3, 2025 Board of Adjustment meeting.
• Approval of the meeting agenda.
• Next regular meeting scheduled for September 4, 2025.

Planning Commission

The Waseca County Planning Commission will consider a conditional use permit for a contractor's yard showroom in Wilton Township and another permit for a 5‑megawatt community solar farm in Woodville Township. Both requests will be heard during the public hearing portion of the meeting. The commission will also discuss language for a Planned Unit Development.

• Conditional Use Permit request for a contractor’s yard showroom on a property in Section 24 T106N R23W, Wilton Township
• Conditional Use Permit request for a 5‑MW Community Solar Farm on approximately 38.5 acres of PID 12.012.0100 in Section 12 T107N R22W, Woodville Township
• Discussion of Planned Unit Development language

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss the budgets for the Sheriff's Office and Information Technology. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.

• Sheriff's Office Budget
• IT Budget

Board of Commissioners

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners will meet to approve a bridge replacement contract, solid waste collection licenses, and a cooperative agreement with the SWDC. The agenda also includes a presentation on youth mental health and a consent agenda for bills and tax abatements.

• Contract 812509: Bridge 7598 Replacement
• Solid Waste Collection & Transportation Licenses
• SWDC Cooperative Agreement
• Resolution 2025-34: MnDOT Agreement No. 1060646
• Riparian Fund Recommendation Contracts RF-2025-01 & RF-2025-02

Planning Commission

The Waseca County Economic Development Authority will meet to review economic development updates. The body will discuss a business challenge sponsorship request for Janesville.

• Business Challenge Sponsorship Request (Janesville)

Board of Commissioners

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners will hear a presentation of the preliminary 2026 budget for the Public Works department. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.

• Public Works 2026 preliminary budget presentation

Board of Commissioners

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners will approve meeting minutes and a consent agenda covering several routine items. Action items include a band shell project at Courthouse Park, HVAC work for the Community Services Building, a conditional use permit for a pond, and a resolution to raise the wheelage tax. A presentation on the MnDOT District 7 Capital Highway Improvement Plan will also be discussed.

• Resolution 2025‑32: Wheelage Tax Increase
• Conditional Use Permit to create a pond closer than the required 75 ft (Tad Anderson)
• Band Shell Courthouse Park project
• HVAC upgrade for Community Services Building
• Presentation of MnDOT District 7 Capital Highway Improvement Plan (CHIP)

General

The Waseca County Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to review two variance requests. The board will decide if applicants may deviate from standard zoning and setback requirements.

• Variance request for a 10’x12’ telecommunication hut at 27853 – 70th St., Waseca
• After-the-fact variance request for improvements at 17674–240th Ave., New Richland

General

The Waseca County Planning Commission will meet to consider a Conditional Use Permit request. The applicant seeks to create a pond closer than the required 75 feet on a property in Janesville.

• Public hearing for Conditional Use Permit for a pond at 36723 – 30th St., Janesville (PID: 01.009.0110)

Board of Commissioners

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss a Marketplace Property Investment. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion regarding Marketplace Property Investment

Board of Commissioners

The Waseca County Board will approve meeting minutes and a consent agenda that includes bills, fund transfers, a road‑closure request, and equipment use for the county fair. Commissioners will discuss and vote on first‑half appropriations, a contract to replace a box culvert on County State‑Aid Highway 23, and a request for funding from the Local Housing Trust Fund for the Market Place Properties. Additional updates on administration, human resources, and community‑economic development will be presented.

• Approval of Bills (consent agenda)
• Transfer of Funds – Road & Bridge (consent agenda)
• 1st Half Appropriations
• Contract No. 812508: CSAH No. 23 Box Culvert Replacement
• Local Housing Trust Fund request for Market Place Properties

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will approve the agenda and the minutes from the May 21, 2025 meeting. It will review several economic development updates, including a joint meeting agenda, a site‑selector consultant forum in Savannah, Georgia, and revised vision and mission statements. The commission will also set the date for its next regular meeting on July 16, 2025.

• Approve agenda
• Approve May 21, 2025 meeting minutes
• Review joint meeting agenda
• Review site selector consultant forum – Savannah, Georgia
• Set next regular meeting for July 16, 2025

Planning Commission

The commission will review the Hinkley Global Study results from the Economic Development Survey. It will introduce the Location One Information Systems (LOIS) request for information and LASSO submission portal. The meeting will also address creating an inventory of county lands and building assets and any miscellaneous updates.

• Review Economic Development Survey results – Hinkley Global Study
• Introduce LOIS – request for information and LASSO portal
• Discuss creating an inventory of county lands and building assets
• Miscellaneous economic development updates (if any)
• Call to order and introductions

General

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss strategic design updates for the Law Enforcement Center and Justice Center. The meeting is scheduled for June 17, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. in the East Annex Public Meeting Room.

• Strategic design updates on LEC and Justice Center
• Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners held a work session to discuss strategic design updates for the law enforcement center and justice center. No actions were approved, denied, or tabled. Staff will obtain new cost estimates and the building committee will be engaged in the process.

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will receive an update on the tornado siren policy from Emergency Management. The meeting includes action items regarding a medication management program, a SMIF literacy grant, and the Region One JPA.

• Update on Tornado Siren Policy
• SMIF Literacy Grant
• Medication Management Program
• Region One JPA
• Sentence to Service

The commissioners accepted the updated Region One Joint Powers Agreement for emergency management (5‑0). They also approved a grant of 195 children’s books for the public‑health early readers project (5‑0). A motion to hire part‑time help for the Sentence to Service program was carried (5‑0). The decision on the future of the Sentence to Service program was tabled pending additional information.

• Approved Region One Joint Powers Agreement (5-0)
• Approved 2025 SMIF Literacy Grant of 195 children's books (5-0)
• Approved motion to hire part‑time help for Sentence to Service program (5-0)
• Tabled further decision on Sentence to Service program pending more data (no vote recorded)
• Approved agenda amendment removing Resolution 2025-29 language (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda bills audit (5-0)
• Approved county board minutes from April‑May 2025 (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda as presented (5-0)

General

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners will convene a public meeting to hear comments from residents and conduct the Board of Appeal and Equalization. The agenda includes a call to order, a public comment period, and the adjournment of the meeting.

• Public Comment period for residents
• Board of Appeal and Equalization
• Meeting held at East Annex Public Meeting Room
• Meeting held via Microsoft Teams and phone conference

Board of Commissioners

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners will consider a consent agenda that includes approvals for road closure at Hay Daze, tobacco and liquor licenses, and economic development tax abatements. Action items include a collaborative coordinator service agreement and a sentence to service program. The meeting also includes routine updates and a closed‑session for privileged matters.

• Road Closure - Hay Daze
• Tobacco Licenses & Liquor Licenses
• Economic Development Tax Abatements
• Waseca County Collaborative Coordinator Service Agreement
• Sentence to Service Program

The commissioners unanimously approved the agenda, the April 1 minutes, and the consent agenda, which included tobacco and liquor license renewals and a temporary road closure for Hay Daze. They also approved a $26,800 collaborative service agreement for the county drug court and voted to table the Sentence to Service program until the June 17 meeting. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved April 1 minutes (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda, including license renewals and road closure (5-0)
• Approved temporary road closure for Hay Daze (5-0)
• Approved collaborative coordinator service agreement ($26,800) (5-0)
• Tabled Sentence to Service program to June 17 (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Waseca County Economic Development Authority Planning Commission will review several economic development items, including updates from the City of Waseca Planning Commission meeting on May 13, 2025, a change to the Organized Farm Colony ordinance, and staffing changes in Planning and Zoning. The agenda also notes that the June regular meeting is cancelled, with the next meeting set for July 16, 2025.

• Organized Farm Colony ordinance change update
• Planning and Zoning staff position changes
• City of Waseca Planning Commission updates from 5/13/2025
• June meeting cancelled; next meeting scheduled for July 16, 2025

Board of Commissioners

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners will consider routine items such as approving the agenda, meeting minutes, and a consent agenda that includes bills, a road and bridge fund transfer, a 2024 Road and Bridge Report, and a security agreement for public funds. Action items include two resolutions (CR 61 revocation and 110th Street take‑over), a contract for pavement markings, and a public hearing on Unified Development Code amendments to Sections 6.07, 6.08 and Article 8 concerning organized farm colonies. The meeting will also feature administration updates, human resources announcements, and commissioner reports before adjourning.

• Resolution 2025-27: CR 61 Revocation
• Resolution 2025-28: 110th Street Take‑Over
• Contract No. 812504: Pavement Markings
• Public Hearing for Unified Development Code Amendment to Sections 6.07, 6.08 and Article 8; Organized Farm Colonies
• Approval of Transfer of Funds – Road & Bridge

The board approved its agenda, prior meeting minutes, and the consent agenda unanimously. It authorized a $150,000 transfer for the Front St (CSAH 44) road and bridge jurisdiction. The board adopted Resolution 2025‑27 revoking County Road No. 61 and returning it to St. Mary Township. It also adopted Resolution 2025‑28 to take over 110th Street in St. Mary Township as the new County Road No. 61.

• Approved agenda (motion 5‑0)
• Approved March 6, 2025, March 18, 2025 work session, and March 18, 2025 minutes (motion 5‑0)
• Approved consent agenda, including bills and security agreement (motion 5‑0)
• Authorized $150,000 transfer for Front St (CSAH 44) jurisdiction (staff request)
• Closed public hearing on Unified Development Code amendment (motion 5‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑27 revoking County Road No. 61 and reverting it to St. Mary Township (motion 5‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑28 taking over 110th Street as County Road No. 61 (motion 5‑0)
• Public hearing on UDC amendment died due to lack of motion

General

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to review a proposed joint human services collaborative with Dodge County. The session includes a presentation of supporting data by Tara Reich of MNP.

• Analysis of a Joint Human Services Collaborative between Dodge and Waseca County

Board of Commissioners

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners will meet to conduct a public hearing regarding the revocation of County Road 61.

• Public hearing on County Road 61 revocation

Board of Commissioners

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session on May 6, 2025. Commissioners will discuss the "Explore Waseca County" application presented by John Hanson of the ISD. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion on "Explore Waseca County" application – John Hanson, ISD

The Board held a work session to hear a presentation on the Explore Waseca County app from ISD 829. Discussion centered on the current city ownership, possible county ownership, and re‑branding considerations. No formal actions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

Board of Commissioners

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners will schedule a public hearing on Joint Judicial Ditch 83. The meeting also includes a welcome, agenda review, and adjournment. No other substantive actions are listed.

• Set public hearing for Joint Judicial Ditch 83

Board of Commissioners

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners will consider several agenda items, including a public hearing to amend Section 5.02 of the UDC pertaining to SSTS. They will also approve a cost estimate and continuation to schematic design, and review fund transfer requests for a SCHA reinvestment grant adjustment, an Opioid Advisory Committee, and a Telecommuter Forward! certification. Additional routine items such as agenda approval, minutes, consent agenda, and administrative updates will be addressed.

• Public Hearing to Amend Section 5.02 of the UDC pertaining to SSTS
• Approval of Cost Estimate and Continuance to Schematic Design
• SCHA Reinvestment Grant Adjustment – Fund Transfer Request
• Opioid Advisory Committee – Fund Transfer Request
• Telecommuter Forward! Certification

The Waseca County Board approved a $120,750 contract to repair CD8 ditch, transferred $77,390.95 to reimburse Joint Ditch 5 beneficiaries, and authorized a transfer of residential development rights for Bryan M. Jewison. It also adjusted the South County Reinvestment Grant by moving $24,503.57 to the Public Health Nursing Fund, adopted a resolution creating an Opioid Advisory Committee, and moved $3,438.16 from the opioid settlement fund for staff costs. Finally, the board granted Telecommuter Forward! certification and appointed Tina Wilson as the county’s point of contact for telecommuting opportunities.

• Approved $120,750 CD8 ditch repair contract with SF Enterprises (motion carried)
• Transferred $77,390.95 from fund 01 to fund 40 to reimburse Joint Ditch 5 beneficiaries (5-0)
• Approved transfer of residential development rights for Bryan M. Jewison (4-0, one abstention)
• Adjusted South County Reinvestment Grant and moved $24,503.57 to Public Health Nursing Fund (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-25 establishing Opioid Advisory Committee (5-0)
• Moved $3,438.16 from National Opioid Settlement Fund to Public Health Fund for staff expenses (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-26 granting Telecommuter Forward! certification and appointed Tina Wilson as point of contact (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda as presented (5-0)

Board of Adjustment

The Waseca County Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to consider two variance requests. The body will review a request to build a 50'x200' confinement swine barn and a request to place a 10'x12' telecommunication hut closer to a property line.

• Public hearing for variance request to construct a 50'x200' confinement swine barn
• Public hearing for variance request to place a 10'x12' telecommunication hut closer to property line
• Approval of meeting minutes for March 6, 2025

Planning Commission

The Waseca County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on proposed amendments to the Unified Development Code. Items include changes to Sections 6.07, 6.08 and Article 8, and a separate amendment to Section 5.02 concerning subsurface sewage treatment systems. A presentation on the Section 6.07, 6.08 and Article 8 amendments will also be given. The meeting will welcome new board member Charles Benson.

• Public hearing on amendment to Sections 6.07, 6.08 and Article 8 of the Unified Development Code
• Public hearing on amendment to Section 5.02 of the Unified Development Code (subsurface sewage treatment systems)
• Presentation on UDC amendment of Sections 6.07, 6.08 and Article 8

Planning Commission

The Waseca County Economic Development Authority Planning Commission will discuss recent economic development updates. Topics include the City of Waseca's Clearwater Preserve and Marketplace properties, the JR's Barn agritourism business, and other miscellaneous development items. No formal actions are listed; the meeting is primarily informational.

• Discussion of Clearwater Preserve and Marketplace property updates
• Review of JR's Barn agritourism business
• Miscellaneous economic development updates

Board of Commissioners

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners will consider several actions, including a resolution to accept a donation for the sheriff's office and a purchase of three Ford Police Interceptor vehicles. Other items include a park offer, a revocation of a county state aid highway designation, and scheduling a public hearing on a township road transfer. The meeting also features public comment, presentations, and a closed session for privileged matters.

• Resolution 2025-23: Accepting donation for the Sheriff's Office
• Smiths Mill Park Offer
• Resolution 2025-22: CSAH 44 Revocation
• Schedule public hearing for St. Mary's Township Road Transfer
• Authorize purchase of three Ford Police Interceptors

Board of Commissioners

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss the turnback of CSAH 44 (Front St.).

• Discussion regarding CSAH 44 (Front St.) turnback

The Waseda County Board of Commissioners met on April 1, 2025, in the East Annex work session. Commissioners and staff were present, and Public Works Director Jim Kollar gave an overview of the CSAH 44 (Front St.) turnback in Janesville. The board discussed the issue but took no formal action. The session adjourned at 8:51 a.m.

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a hearing regarding the Capital Improvement Plan and bonds. The body will also consider several road construction contracts and the sale of a county-owned parcel.

• Res. 2025-20: Capital Improvement Plan and Bond Hearing
• Sale of County-Owned Parcel # 09.034.1100
• Contract No. 812505: CSAH No. 5 Shoulder Paving
• Contract No. 812506: Woodville Township Road Reconstruction
• Contract No. 812507: CSAH No. 3 CPR & Concrete Paving

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will approve the agenda and adopt the consent agenda, which includes approval of the February 19, 2025 meeting minutes. It will receive updates on economic development initiatives, including a draft survey, the Moving Communities FORWARD program, and the Workforce Development Center. The commission will also set the date for the next regular meeting on April 16, 2025.

• Approval of agenda
• Approval of February 19, 2025 meeting minutes (consent agenda)
• Economic Development Update – draft survey results
• Economic Development Update – Moving Communities FORWARD program
• Economic Development Update – Workforce Development Center

Board of Commissioners

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners held a work session on March 18, 2025. The board will discuss a preliminary design concept for a new judicial building presented by Widseth. No other agenda items involve decisions, only the call to order and adjournment.

• Preliminary design concept for new judicial building – presented by Widseth

General

The Waseca County Board will consider several action items, including a public hearing on Ordinance 161 to amend feedlot setbacks in the Unified Development Code. They will also review a Memorandum of Understanding with the Minnesota Prairie County Alliance and Waseca County Public Health, and multiple Conditional Use Permit applications. Additional items include a license agreement with Michael Singlestad (PID 12.006.0800) and a delegation agreement with South Country Health Alliance.

• Memorandum of Understanding between Minnesota Prairie County Alliance and Waseca County Public Health
• Public hearing for Ordinance 161 amendment to the UDC pertaining to feedlot setbacks
• Conditional Use Permit by CenterPoint Energy Resource and Minnegasco Inc.
• Amendment to Conditional Use Permit by Crystal Valley Cooperative
• License Agreement with Michael Singlestad, PID 12.006.0800

General

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners will receive updates on county building projects. The board will also receive an update on the 2019 Freeborn-Waseca Regional Trail Master Plan. No specific actions or decisions are indicated in the agenda.

• Building Updates
• Regional Trail Master Plan Update – 2019 Freeborn-Waseca Regional Trail Master Plan

Board of Commissioners

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners will hear a public comment on a request by Niel and Ranae Berg to use CD48 as an outlet. The board will also consider several action items, including a FoodShare proclamation, a mutual release agreement with Amberfield, and a contract for pavement markings (Contract No. 812501). A hearing on the County's Bond Capital Improvement Plan is scheduled for April 1, and the board will review recommendations for the Riparian Fund and shoreland zoning permit fees.

• Public hearing on Niel and Ranae Berg to use CD48 as an outlet (Ditch Authority)
• FoodShare Proclamation
• Amberfield – Mutual Release Agreement
• Contract No. 812501 – Pavement Markings
• Schedule Bond Capital Improvement Plan hearing for April 1

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will conduct routine business, including electing a 2025 Chair and Vice Chair, approving the 2025 meeting calendar, and adopting minutes from the December 5, 2024 meeting. It will then hold a public hearing on a variance request to locate a dwelling 425 feet from a registered feedlot in Otisco Township. The request concerns parcel PID 08.018.0200 in the A‑1 Agricultural Protection Zoning District and is evaluated under Sections 6.06 and 6.08 of the Unified Development Code.

• Election of 2025 Chair and Vice Chair
• Approval of 2025 meeting calendar
• Approval of minutes from the December 5, 2024 meeting
• Public hearing on variance request for a dwelling 425 ft from a feedlot (PID 08.018.0200, A‑1 zone)
• Miscellaneous item: Michael and Scott Singlestad 12.006.0800

Planning Commission

The board will discuss a February 12, 2025 joint meeting with the City of Waseca EDA. Members will also receive updates on Moving Communities FORWARD and Morgan's Meat Market.

• Review of February 12, 2025 Joint Meeting with City of Waseca EDA
• Moving Communities FORWARD update
• Morgan's Meat Market update

General

The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to receive updates from the Sheriff Office. No other substantive items are listed for decision or discussion.

• Sheriff Office updates

General

The Board of Commissioners will consider several MnDOT agreements and a collective bargaining agreement for licensed essential staff. The meeting includes discussions on a seal coat contract and a joint powers agreement for community health.

• MnDOT Agreements No. 1057394, 1057067, and 1058256
• Contract 812503 for Seal Coat
• Le Sueur - Waseca Community Health Joint Powers Agreement
• Resolution 2025-18 Licensed Essential Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Resolution 2025-16 Court Services Delivery System Study

Board of Commissioners

The Waseca County Board will hold a work session to discuss its Community and Economic Development Strategic Planning. Topics include an Economic Development 101 overview, a review of the FORWARD project and Workforce Development Center, a survey, and general discussion. No formal decisions are indicated on the agenda.

• Economic Development 101 overview
• Review of the FORWARD project & Workforce Development Center
• Survey discussion
• Community and Economic Development Strategic Planning session

Board of Commissioners

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners will discuss and vote on several agenda items, including a public hearing to consider changes to the Unified Development Code. Action items also include a contract for bridge replacements, a grant‑matching authorization for an iLane.pro scanner, and a public hearing on the JD 11 ditch authority. Routine items such as approvals of minutes, consent agenda items, and administrative updates will also be addressed.

• Public Hearing to Consider Amendments to the Waseca County Unified Development Code (UDC)
• JD 11 Public Hearing – Ditch Authority
• Contract No. 812502 – Bridge Replacements
• Authorization to Match Grant Award for Purchase of iLane.pro Scanner
• Sheriff's Office Transfer of Funds (consent agenda item)

General

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss alternative building plans. The agenda contains no other substantive business items.

• Alternative building plans

Board of Commissioners

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners will meet to approve bills, discuss a new artificial intelligence policy, and accept donations for the Sheriff's Office. The meeting will be held at the East Annex Public Meeting Room.

• Approval of bills and transfers
• Resolution 2025-09: Artificial Intelligence Policy
• Acceptance of donations to Sheriff's Office
• Aquatic Invasive Species Delegation Agreement
• Partial release of agricultural use covenants for TBS Farms

Planning Commission

The Economic Development Authority will decide on a procedural checklist for Revolving Loan Funds. The board will also discuss strategic planning and a joint meeting with the Waseca City EDA. Updates are scheduled for several local businesses.

• Approval of procedural check list for Revolving Loan Funds
• Approval of 2025 meeting dates
• Updates on Morgan's Meat Market, City of Waseca
• Updates on Steeple Events Center, New Richland
• Updates on Loon Lake Iced Tea, City of Waseca

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will appoint a Chair and Vice Chair and establish the 2025 board calendar and committee assignments. The meeting includes public hearings regarding residential tax abatements and the adoption of the 2025 fee schedule.

• Public hearing to consider Adoption of 2025 Fee Schedule Resolution 2025-04
• Public hearings for residential tax abatements for Joseph Seys and Cassandra Gerdts, Norman and Marlys Meyers, and Robert B. Bumgarner
• Resolution 2025-03: Bridge Priority List
• Resolution 2025-08 Joint Powers Agreement State of MN BCA and Waseca County
• Setting the 2025 Mileage Reimbursement Rate