Watonwan County public meetings in 2023
3 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
County Board Agendas & Minutes
The Board approved several infrastructure contracts, including bridge replacement and road stabilization. It formally adopted the county's Emergency Operations Plan and authorized a grant application for the TMT Transit System.
- Approved $39,326.35 contract with AllStates Pavement Recycling for Base One projects (unanimous)
- Approved ISG Professional Services Proposal for CR 117 Bridge #90356 replacement (unanimous)
- Approved $40,590.30 purchase of metal pipes from Metal Culverts, Inc. (unanimous)
- Adopted the Emergency Operations Plan via resolution (unanimous)
- Approved $5,867.00 for roof repairs at the St. James Highway Shop (unanimous)
- Approved Minnesota River Valley Drug Task Force Joint Powers Agreement (unanimous)
- Denied the Tyler MnCCC Agreement (unanimous)
- Resolved to apply for the 2024 Greater Minnesota Transit Operating Grant (unanimous)
Human Services Board Agendas & Minutes
The board approved the 2024 Master Contract Agreement and SNAP Support Services funds for the Minnesota Valley Action Council. Personnel actions included approving pay for performance for four staff members and the appointment of a new WIC Coordinator. Several other service agreements and monthly financial claims were approved.
- Approved 2024 Master Contract Agreement with Minnesota Valley Action Council (unanimous)
- Approved Notice of Funds Available for SNAP Support Services with Minnesota Valley Action Council (unanimous)
- Approved Transportation Agreement for Students in Foster Care Placement with St. James Public Schools (unanimous)
- Approved UCare Business Associate Agreement (unanimous)
- Approved probationary appointment of Sara Taplin as WIC Coordinator (unanimous)
- Approved Pay for Performance for Desiree Garibay, Kim Giese, Sharon Werth, and Jodell Wright-Sletta (unanimous)
- Approved 4 Eligibility Workers to attend MFWCAA Conference October 1-4, 2023 (unanimous)
- Approved regular monthly claims and monthly credit card payments (unanimous)
County Board Agendas & Minutes
The Board approved several infrastructure projects, including design services for the Watline Trail and Bridge L-8033. Other actions included approving a master plan for Kansas Lake County Park and purchasing 400 tons of road salt. The Board also voted to pay for culverts under existing driveways in the right-of-way.
- Approved $132,100 ISG proposal for Watline Trail Stage II design (4-1)
- Approved $55,540 Erickson Engineering agreement for Bridge L-8033 replacement (unanimous)
- Approved Base I projects at estimated cost of $50,000 (unanimous)
- Approved $16,200 ISG proposal for Kansas Lake Park Master Plan (unanimous)
- Approved paying for culverts under existing driveways in the right-of-way (unanimous)
- Approved purchase of ~400 tons of road salt from Blackstrap, Inc. at $92.22 per ton (unanimous)
- Approved Assessment Per Parcel Fee increases: 5% for 2024, 5% for 2025, and 3% for 2026 (unanimous)
- Approved Fairgrounds Lease Agreements for C & B Operations and Relay for Life Committee (unanimous)