Redwood County

The Board of County Commissioners convened to address several agenda items. Key actions included the approval of the February 17 agenda and the abstract of bills, with one commissioner abstaining due to conflict of interest. Under the Auditor-Treasurer reports, the Board approved the Cash Balance Report, Investment Summary, Budget Reports, and January 2026 Disbursements. The Board reviewed the January 2026 jail population. The License Center requested and received approval for the DNR Renewal Contract. The Environmental committee approved the Esri Software Maintenance annual renewal, but tabled action on a change order for the Plum Creek Park Improvement project and the JD 5 Bond Agreement and Financing Agreement Amendment until March 3, 2026. The Road & Bridge department received approval for Construction Contract 26-2 for bridge replacement and authorized the execution of a Bridge Replacement Grant Agreement with MnDOT for two bridges, conditional upon County Attorney approval. An update on the Plum Creek Wind Farm project was provided by the developers. The County Attorney received approval for the 2026-2027 IV-D Child Support Cooperative Agreement. Planning & Zoning approved several permits: Conditional Use Permit #1-26 for an animal confinement feedlot, Extraction Interim Use Permit #2-26 for a gravel and hard rock quarry, and Conditional Use Permit #3-26 for a temporary laydown yard. The Economic Development Coordinator updated the Board on Broadband, Housing Trust Fund, and Childcare projects. Administration approved a lease agreement for parking spaces, an addendum with the University of MN Extension for facility use, and the 2026 Liquor License application for the Tracy Country Club. Personnel actions included the approval of the Health Care Savings Plan MOU for Non-Union employees and the acknowledgment of a resignation. Finally, a committee appointment was made to the RRRSWA Citizen Advisory Committee Board.

The agenda for the meeting covers several departmental matters. The Veteran Service Office item is the resolution to appoint a Veteran Service Officer. The Sheriff's Office agenda items include obtaining a credit card for the Jail Administrator, discussing the Regroup Contract, and declaring surplus property. Road & Bridge items involve bills and a Purchase Agreement for Surplus Property. The County Attorney plans to discuss the Northern States case update. The Environmental department agenda includes a change order for the Plum Creek Park improvement project, discussion of JD 5 Bond Financing Agreement and Resolution, and a Park Grant Extension Letter. Planning & Zoning discussions involve an Extraction Interim Use Permit and a Conditional Use Permit. Technology items include a Redstone Contract, MNCRT Confidentiality Agreement, MNCRT Provider Agreement, and a Whole of State Agreement and Work Order Statement. The Administrator's items include a 2026 Tobacco License Application, revisions to the Wellness Preventative Care Incentive and Sick for Wellness Program reimbursement rate, Personnel Policy Revisions concerning floating holiday hours and Work Boot Reimbursement, a Recruitment Summary, and adoption of the Redwood County Workplace Violence Prevention Program.

The agenda for the upcoming meeting includes an open forum, review and approval of the agenda and consent agenda items (including February 3rd minutes and bills), and employee recognition for Jody Becker-Bloemke (5 years of service). The Auditor-Treasurer's items cover cash balance, investments, budget reports for various funds, and 2025 reserves. The County Sheriff will report on jail population. The License Center will address the DNR Renewal Contract. Environmental topics include Esri Software maintenance renewal, a change order for Plum Creek Park improvement project, and a JD 5 Bond Agreement amendment. Road & Bridge items involve construction contracts and grant agreements with MnDOT. The County Attorney has a Child Support Cooperative Agreement for review. Planning & Zoning discussions include three Conditional Use Permits and an Extraction Interim Use Permit. Economic Development will provide updates, and the Administrator will cover lease agreements, an extension addendum, and a liquor license application, along with personnel items like the Non-Union Healthcare Savings Plan and recruiting summary. Commissioners will also address an appointment to the RRRSWA Citizen Advisory Board.

Key discussions included open forum participation regarding the Minnesota Energy Connection Transmission project and a conflict of interest declaration by Board Members. The consent agenda approved payment of various fund bills, including significant amounts for the General Fund, Ditch Fund, Soil & Water, and Road & Bridge Fund, as well as several vendor payments exceeding $2,000. Employee recognition was given to a Building Maintenance Director for 35 years of service and a Deputy Sheriff for 5 years of service. The Board unanimously approved a 5-year postage machine contract for the courthouse with Quadient Leasing USA Inc. Road and Bridge actions included approving road and bridge bills and authorizing the signing of Construction Contract 26-1 with Everstrong Construction for a bridge replacement pending County Attorney approval. Administrative actions involved approving a Revenue Recapture Agreement for mobile home delinquent taxes, approving the Audit Engagement Letter for the 2025 Redwood County Audit, approving gambling applications for First Woman Redwood Falls, and approving the 2026 Liquor License application for Dacotah Ridge Golf Club. Personnel actions acknowledged the termination of a Property Appraiser and the promotion of an individual to Jail Administrator.

The agenda for the Redwood County Board of Commissioners meeting included several key items. Business was scheduled to commence with an Open Forum and review of the agenda, followed by employee recognition for various years of service. Discussions were planned for the County Attorney regarding a Postage Machine Contract, and the Road and Bridge department concerning budget reports, bills, and the execution of a construction contract (Contract 26-1) for a bridge replacement in Brookville Township. The Administrator's section included consideration of a Revenue Recapture Agreement, the 2025 Audit Engagement Letter, and gambling/liquor license applications. Personnel matters involved reviewing a Recruitment Summary.