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Board of Commissioners
Agenda
September 8, 2026

Location: Board Room, Historic Courthouse
9:00 A.M.

1. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
2. Agenda Review
3. Economic Development Authority (1)
4. Drainage
Jordan Willemssen, County Drainage Systems Coordinator
- Judicial Ditch 20, Appoint Engineer (2)
- County Ditch 51, Bid Award (3)
5. Public Works (4)
Ryan Thilges, County Engineer
6. County Attorney (5)
Pat McDermott, County Attorney
7. Administration
Joshua W. Milow, County Administrator
- County Board Minutes of August 25, 2026 (6)
- Bills for the weeks of: (7)
August 20-26, 2026
August 27-September 2, 2026
- Human Resources (8)
- August Financial Status Report (9)
8. Commissioners’ Reports on Committees

11:30 AM

Lunch at Nolabelle, Mankato, MN
Public Invited to Attend
To livestream the Board meeting visit: www.blueearthcountymn.gov/youtube

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10:00 AM Statewide Emergency Communications Board Legislative Meeting
1:00 PM NACo Transportation Policy Steering Committee
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6:00 PM MAPO Policy Board Meeting
9:00 AM County Board Meeting
1:30 PM Southwest Minnesota Housing Partnership Tour of Good Counsel Property
9:00 AM County Ditch 41, Landowner Meeting
12:00 PM NACo Rural Action Caucus Monthly Meeting
1:00 PM MICA Board Meeting
2:30 PM Region 9 Board and Staff Conversation
11:00 AM Drainage Workgroup
4:00 PM Soil & Water Conservation District Meeting
11:00 AM Burger King Grand Re-Opening
8:00 AM Breakfast on the Farm
1:00 PM Board of Soil and Water (BWSR) Committee Meeting
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3:00 PM Minnesota River-Mankato One Watershed One Plan Policy Committee Meeting
3:30 PM Detox Board Meeting
8:30 AM Joint Drainage Meeting with Faribault County
9:00 AM County Board Meeting
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1:00 PM NACo Regional Call
6:00 PM County Ditch 93 & County Ditch 88 Landowner Meeting

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Good Counsel
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Blue Earth County
Economic Development Authority
Meeting Agenda
September 8, 2026

1. Call to Order
2. Agenda Review
3. Minutes of August 11, 2026 (1)
4. Annual Agency Plan Public Hearing (2)
5. Adjourn

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Blue Earth County
Economic Development Authority
August 11, 2026
A Blue Earth County Economic Development Authority meeting was held on
August 11, 2026 at 9:17 AM in the Boardroom, Blue Earth County Courthouse.
Attending were Commissioners Kip Bruender, Patty O’Connor, Mark Piepho,
Kevin Paap, Vance Stuehrenberg and Executive Director Joshua W. Milow.
The meeting was called to order.
Commissioner Paap moved and Commissioner Stuehrenberg seconded the
motion to approve the agenda. The motion carried. EDA26-38
Commissioner Bruender moved and Commissioner Piepho seconded the motion
to approve the June 9, 2026 Economic Development Authority minutes. The motion
carried. EDA26-39
Mr. Andrew Pietsch, Human Services Supervisor, presented the following item to
the Board:
Commissioner Stuehrenberg moved and Commissioner Piepho seconded the
motion to approve the following:
Resolution Authorizing the Allocation of Housing Trust Fund Resources to
Support Partners for Housing Generalist Navigation
WHEREAS, the Blue Earth County Economic Development Authority (EDA) is
committed to supporting housing stability and addressing homelessness through
strategic investment of Housing Trust Fund resources; and
WHEREAS, Blue Earth County and the city of Mankato have prioritized outreach and
navigation services designed to improve the community's response to individuals and
families living outdoors, in vehicles, or in places not meant for human habitation. Its
primary objective is to help individuals quickly transition from homelessness into safe,
stable housing while ensuring they are treated with dignity, respect, and compassion;
and
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WHEREAS, Partners for Housing has demonstrated the organizational capacity and
experience to build trusting relationships and provides voluntary, person-centered
support and work collaboratively as part of the Street Outreach Team to seek continuing
funding through the regional Continuum of Care; and
WHEREAS, the total cost of the proposed one-time funding request is $28,512 to
support the position through July 31, 2027; and
WHEREAS, the proposed funding aligns with community priorities related to housing
stability, public health, and equitable access to services;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of the Blue
Earth County Economic Development Authority as follows:
1. The EDA Board hereby authorizes the allocation of Housing Trust Fund
resources in an amount not to exceed $28,512 to Partners for Housing to support
housing navigation services for individuals experiencing homelessness or
housing instability.
2. The funding shall be contingent upon the execution of a funding agreement,
including standard terms, conditions, and reporting requirements as determined
by EDA staff.
Adopted by the Economic Development Authority on this 11th day of August 2026.
The motion carried. EDA26-40
Commissioner Stuehrenberg moved and Commissioner Piepho seconded the
motion to approve the following:
Resolution Of Support for the Partnership Community Land Trust
Phase VI Application And Recognizing That
The Project Will Meet Identified Housing Needs
WHEREAS, the Economic Development Authority of Blue Earth County,
Minnesota (EDA) is duly organized and existing under the Constitution and laws of the
State of Minnesota; and
WHEREAS, a need has been identified for additional affordable housing in the
County, based on 2025 Housing Study and the 2023 Affordable Housing Action Plan;
and
WHEREAS, the EDA has undertaken a variety action steps to promote the
development and preservation of affordable housing; and
WHEREAS, a community land trust is one strategy to promote and preserve
single family affordable housing; and
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WHEREAS, Southwest Minnesota Housing Partnership (SWMHP) operates the
Partnership Community Land Trust, LLC (PCLT) in the region; and
WHEREAS, SWMHP has expanded their PCLT in Mankato to create affordable
homeownership and preserving the affordability of homeownership for future owners;
and
WHEREAS, SWMHP will be applying to the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency
under the Super RFP on July 9, 2026, for Phase VI of the Partnership Community Land
Trust in the City of Mankato; and
WHEREAS, it is anticipated that successful development of the project will
require participation from the EDA through financial support of $100,000; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the EDA finds the project will meet
an identified need by creating affordable homeownership and furthermore, subject to
approval of the MN Housing, provide $100,000 in funding to achieve single-family
homeownership. A pipeline for funding availability, on a pay as you go, upon sale of
each home through December 31, 2029.
This resolution shall become effective immediately upon passage and without
publication.
The motion carried. 2026-41
Commissioner Paap moved and Commissioner Stuehrenberg seconded the
motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:25 A.M. The motion carried. EDA26-42

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Agenda Recommendation
Economic Development Authority

Meeting Date:
09/08/26

Agenda Item:
Resolution approving 2027 Blue Earth County Annual.

Recommendation/Action(s):

Public hearing and adoption of the resolution.

Summary:

The 2027 PHA Annual Plan is a comprehensive guide to public housing agency
policies, programs, operations, and strategies for meeting local housing needs and
goals. The EDA submits this plan which represents the role of the agency and programs
in the community. The plan follows strategic planning identified in the community
consolidated plan, strengthens ties to community service agencies, fair housing, and
accesses tools necessary to reach established goals.
These tools include:
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Annual review of payment standards and utility allowances.
Annual review of the Administrative Plan for Housing Choice Voucher program
and Admissions and Occupancy Plans for Public Housing.
Identifies special vouchers including:
o Project-Based Vouchers.
o Family Self-Sufficiency, and Homeownership.
o Mainstream Vouchers for non-elderly, disabled.
o VASH Vouchers for homeless veterans.
o Foster Youth to Independence vouchers to meet needs for homeless and
at-risk foster.
o Stability Vouchers that work to prevent homelessness.
Utilizes preferences based on community needs; and
Manages capital funding reserves that improve and replace publicly owned
housing.

The plan identifies and recommends policy changes the EDA has enacted since
submission of the last Annual Plan.
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Administrative Plan: Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act (HOTMA)
revisions were made to the Administrative Plan provided last year in anticipation
for implementation in 2027.

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Admissions and Occupancy Procedures (ACOP): Housing Opportunity Through
Modernization Act (HOTMA) revisions have been made to the Admissions and
Occupancy Plan provided last year in anticipation for implementation in 2027.
Expansion to regional jurisdiction:
Repositioning of Public Housing units in the RAD/Section 18 program: The
conversion allows for a more predictable, sustainable revenue stream while still
providing the same protection/rights to all current tenants. The program revenue
will come from rent payments from tenants that reflect 30% of their income, and
the HUD funding will change from an annual operating subsidy and Capital Fund
Grant to a Housing Assistance Payments (HAP). The Section 18 conversion of
19 units transitioned on October 1, 2025. The RAD/ Small PHA Blend options
was submitted in July of 2025 and is being reviewed by HUD with a closing date
of October 1, 2026. The Administrative Plan includes these project-based
vouchers in Chapter 17.

While this plan has specific emphasis on the operations and strategies of the Housing
Choice Voucher program and Public Housing program. It also addresses affordable
housing needs in the community and progress implementing action steps identified in
the Affordable Housing Action Plan (AHAP). The programs and services administered
by the EDA intend to cover the continuum of housing.
The Annual Agency Plan highlights routine accomplishments and new initiatives over
the past year and the AHAP that include:
Administering Housing Choice Voucher and Public Housing Programs:
• Received high performer status with HUD providing safe, decent, and affordable
housing to 240 voucher holders.
• Prioritized special populations with 5 Stability vouchers.
• Administered capital funding to maintain and renovate public housing to meet all
inspection criteria and received a REAC Inspection rating of 98%.
Create a Housing Trust Fund:
Combined, Mankato and Blue Earth County received $1,302,887 in Statewide
Affordable Housing Aid from the MN Department of Revenue to create local Housing
Trust funds with $180,146 certified for 2027. Trust funds are a consistent, flexible
resource for addressing housing needs in the community. HTF will provide
opportunities to leverage public and private funds and jump start projects that benefit
and invest in affordable housing. In 2025, the EDAs leveraged an additional 600,000 in
EDA and MN Housing HTF Grant funding to the HTF that will support the Partnership
Community Land Trust.
Creation of Affordable Housing:
• The EDA is successfully administering the Public Housing and Housing
Choice Voucher programs. The EDA evaluates the availability of additional
housing vouchers with the use of current resources.
• Assisted 28 low-income families this past year obtain homeownership utilizing
the MCPP program with MN Housing.

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Expanded affordable homeownership with the Partnership Community Land
Trust: providing $1,135,000 from the HTF to PCLT for 24 homes in 2026-27.
5 acquisition/rehabilitation homes, 4 on Scotch Lane, 8 at the Meadows, and
7 at Quarry View.
Supported funding through MN Housing Low Income Housing Tax Credits for
the Poplar Apartments currently under construction to provide supportive
housing for those who are homeless (40 units).
More rental assistance with the EDA awarded:
o MN Housing Bridges Vouchers (25) for those with mental illness
leasing that began in August 2025 and fully utilized in 2026,
o MN Housing Bring It Home Rental Assistance (150) prioritizing families
regionally with leasing started May 1, 2025,
o Local Homeless Prevention Aid from MN Department of Treasury (35)
youth homelessness or at risk of homelessness households.
o Voluntary Transfer of vouchers from the SCMMCHRA (85 vouchers)

Preservation of Affordable Housing:
• The Capital Fund Program maintains and renovates public housing units to
meet all inspection criteria and received 98% on the last REAC Inspection.
• Allocated a HTF gap loan of $600,000 for the RAD/Section 18 conversion and
preservation of public housing in Blue Earth County.
• Anticipated HTF dollars to support the rehabilitation at the Homestead
Apartments following flooding in 2025.
Preventing and Ending Homelessness:
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Conduct bi-weekly case conferencing with shelters, street outreach, and
housing providers to house/shelter homeless.
Use the regional Coordinated Entry Assessment system for homeless
response and participate in monthly regional case conferencing.
Utilizes preferences for coordinated entry, supportive housing, and
involuntarily displacement due to natural disaster or governmental action, and
VAWA outlined in the Administrative Plan and have increased services
addressing homelessness by 33% over the past 5 years in Mankato and Blue
Earth County.
Expanded emergency nighttime shelter through the summer months using
local Housing Trust Fund dollars.
Poplar Apartment supportive housing development targeting those at risk or
homeless by Trellis Company was funded with LIHTCs in December of 2024
and is under construction with completion anticipated in February 2027.
Successfully administer of programs for homelessness including 4 dedicated
units for long term homelessness at Breckenridge Townhomes.
Administered housing stability vouchers for those who are homeless or at risk
of homelessness.
Maintains a response system to house veterans experiencing homelessness
within our CoC Region using a veteran’s preference.

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Continued collaboration seeking capital funding for a 24/7 emergency shelter.

Expanded Affordable Housing Opportunities:
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The EDA continues to apply for additional affordable housing as available and
is seeking information on the State Tax Credit program through MN Housing
to expand the local housing trust fund.

Community Education and Landlord Engagement:
• Help move citizens to economic Self-Sufficiency and become homeowners.
Staff continue the Family Self-Sufficiency program helping move participants
off government assistance and promoting asset development. This year 93
participants made progress towards achieving their goals.
• Continue to offer homebuyer education to homebuyers through HCV
Homeownership Program. EDA collaborates with SWMNHP as a HUD
certified housing counseling agency to provide program-participants with
housing counseling.
• Offer homeownership assistance through the Housing Voucher Program and
Minnesota Cities Participation program.
• Participate in the Preventing Rental Evictions Program (PREP) to engage
local landlords and tenants in supporting affordable rental housing. Supported
Partners for Housing offering Rentwise education programing to local renters.
• Promoted the Beyond Background insurance program.
Assist Participants who are Victims of Domestic Abuse:
• Staff refer victims to law enforcement as well as to services provided by the
Committee Against Domestic Abuse (CADA).
• Staff terminate housing assistance/lease agreements of the perpetrators of
violence.
• Staff work with CADA social services staff to provide supportive housing to
residents of CADA House.
• Utilize preference for VAWA on HCV wait list.
Continue to Build Partnerships:
The plan also highlights our strength in community partnerships that include and are not
limited to: Arc of MN, City of Mankato, Connections Shelter, Habitat for Humanity, ISD
77, Lutheran Social Services, Minnesota Valley Action Council, Partners for Housing,
River Valley Continuum of Care, Salvation Army, Southern MN Regional Legal
Services, and Southwest MN Housing Partnership.
The plan was posted for public comment, and Resident Advisory Committee Meeting
was held on August 25, 2026. A summary of comments received are attached.
Following the Public Hearing, the Board is asked to approve by resolution the Annual
Public Housing Agency Annual Plan as presented.

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Attachments
Resolution
PHA Annual Plan
Resident Comments
Administrative Plan Link

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Resolution Adopting the 2027
Public Housing Agency Annual Plan
WHEREAS, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development requires
Public Housing Agencies to annually plan the provision of housing activities; and
WHEREAS, the Blue Earth County Economic Development Authority has
developed the 2027 Annual Plan in compliance with federal regulations.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Blue Earth County Economic
Development Authority approves the Resolution Adopting the 2027 Public Housing
Agency Annual Plan.
This resolution shall become effective immediately upon passage and without publication.
Adopted this 8th day of September 2026.

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Patty O’Connor, Chair

Attest: ______________________________
Joshua W. Milow, Executive Director

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Annual PHA Plan
(Standard PHAs and
Troubled PHAs)

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Office of Public and Indian Housing

OMB No. 2577-0226
Expires: 9/30/2027

Purpose. The 5-Year and Annual PHA Plans provide a ready source for interested parties to locate basic PHA policies, rules, and requirements concerning the PHA’s
operations, programs, and services. They also inform HUD, families served by the PHA, and members of the public of the PHA’s mission, goals, and objectives for
serving the needs of low-, very low-, and extremely low- income families.
Applicability. The Form HUD-50075-ST is to be completed annually by STANDARD PHAs or TROUBLED PHAs. PHAs that meet the definition of a
High Performer PHA, Small PHA, HCV-Only PHA or Qualified PHA do not need to submit this form. Note: PHAs with zero public housing units must
continue to comply with the PHA Plan requirements until they closeout their Section 9 programs (ACC termination).
Definitions.
(1) High-Performer PHA – A PHA that owns or manages more than 550 combined public housing units and housing choice vouchers (HCVs) and was
designated as a high performer on both the most recent Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS) and Section Eight Management Assessment Program
(SEMAP) assessments if administering both programs, SEMAP for PHAs that only administer tenant-based assistance and/or project-based assistance,
or PHAS if only administering public housing.
(2) Small PHA - A PHA that is not designated as PHAS or SEMAP troubled, that owns or manages less than 250 public housing units and any number of
vouchers where the total combined units exceed 550.
(3) Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Only PHA - A PHA that administers more than 550 HCVs, was not designated as troubled in its most recent SEMAP
assessment and does not own or manage public housing.
(4) Standard PHA - A PHA that owns or manages 250 or more public housing units and any number of vouchers where the total combined units exceed 550,
and that was designated as a standard performer in the most recent PHAS or SEMAP assessments.
(5) Troubled PHA - A PHA that achieves an overall PHAS or SEMAP score of less than 60 percent.
(6) Qualified PHA - A PHA with 550 or fewer public housing dwelling units and/or HCVs combined and is not PHAS or SEMAP troubled.

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PHA Information.

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Blue Earth County EDA
MN167
PHA Name: ____________________________________________________________
PHA Code: _______________
PHA Type: ✔ Standard PHA
Troubled PHA
01/2027
PHA Plan for Fiscal Year Beginning: (MM/YYYY): ______________
PHA Inventory (Based on Annual Contributions Contract (ACC) units at time of FY beginning, above)
240
Number of Public Housing (PH) Units ___________ Number of Housing Choice Vouchers (HCVs) ____________
240
Total Combined Units/Vouchers ________________
PHA Plan Submission Type:

✔ Annual Submission

Revised Annual Submission

Public Availability of Information. In addition to the items listed in this form, PHAs must have the elements listed below
readily available to the public. A PHA must identify the specific location(s) where the proposed PHA Plan, PHA Plan
Elements, and all information relevant to the public hearing and proposed PHA Plan are available for inspection by the
public. At a minimum, PHAs must post PHA Plans, including updates, at each Asset Management Project (AMP) and main
office or central office of the PHA and should make documents available electronically for public inspection upon request.
PHAs are strongly encouraged to post complete PHA Plans on their official websites and to provide each resident council
with a copy of their PHA Plans.
The Blue Earth County Economic Development Authority has developed the 2027 Annual Agency Plan in
compliance with the Quality Housing and Work Responsibly Act of 1998. The plan is available for review on the
Blue Earth County website at www.blueearthcountymn.gov. A copy can also be requested by contacting Nicole
Cunningham, Housing Coordinator, at 507-387-8675 or in writing to [email protected] or Blue Earth
County EDA, PO Box 3368, Mankato, MN 56002-3368. The EDA has set a Public Hearing for the Annual Agency
Plan and Capital Fund to be held September 8, 2026, at 9:00 am.

The hearing will be conducted in-person in the 2nd Floor Board Room, Historic Courthouse, 204 South 5th Street,
Mankato. Meeting agenda information available at: www.blueearthcountymn.gov/agendacenter on Thursday prior
to the meeting or by calling 507-304-4150.

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form HUD-50075-ST (9/30/2027)
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PHA Consortia: (Check box if submitting a Joint PHA Plan and complete table below)
Participating PHAs

PHA
Code

Program(s) in the
Consortia

Program(s) not in the
Consortia

No. of Units in Each
Program
PH
HCV

Lead PHA:

B.

Plan Elements

B.1

Revision of Existing PHA Plan Elements.
(a) Have the following PHA Plan elements been revised by the PHA?
Y

N
✔ Statement of Housing Needs and Strategy for Addressing Housing Needs.
✔ Deconcentration and Other Policies that Govern Eligibility, Selection, and Admissions.
✔ Financial Resources.
✔ Rent Determination.
✔ Operation and Management.
✔ Grievance Procedures.
✔ Homeownership Programs.
Community Service and Self-Sufficiency Programs.
✔ Safety and Crime Prevention.
✔ Pet Policy.
✔ Asset Management.
✔ Substantial Deviation.
✔ Significant Amendment/Modification.

(b) If the PHA answered yes for any element, describe the revisions for each revised element(s):

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(c) The PHA must submit its Deconcentration Policy for Field Office review.
HUD requires that extremely low-income (ELI) families make up at least 75 percent of the families admitted to the HCV program during the
PHA's fiscal year. ELI families are those wtih annual income at or below the federal poverty level or 30% of the area3 median income,
whichever number is higher. To ensure this requirement is ment, a PHA may skip non ELI families on the waiting list in order to select an ELI
family.
Low-ncome families admitted to the program that are "continuously assisted" under the 1937 Housing Act (24 CFR 982.4(b)), as well as
low-income or moderate-income families admitted to the program that are displaced as a reslut of the repayment of the mortgage or voluntary
terminated of an insurance contract on eligible low-income hoiusing, are not counted for income targeting purpose (24 CFR 982.201(b)(2)(v)).
PHA Policy: The PHA will monitor progress in meeting the income targeting requirement throughout the fiscal year. Extremely low-income
families will be selected ahead of other eligibvle families on an as-needed basis to ensure the income targeting requirement is met.

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B.2

New Activities.
(a) Does the PHA intend to undertake any new activities related to the following in the PHA’s applicable Fiscal Year?
Y

N
✔ Choice Neighborhoods Grants.
✔ Modernization or Development.
Demolition and/or Disposition.
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✔ Designated Housing for Elderly and/or Disabled Families.
✔ Conversion of Public Housing to Tenant-Based Assistance.
Conversion of Public Housing to Project-Based Rental Assistance or Project-Based Vouchers under RAD.
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Homeownership Program under Section 32, 9 or 8(Y)
✔ Occupancy by Over-Income Families.
✔ Occupancy by Police Officers.
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Non-Smoking Policies.
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Project-Based Vouchers.
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Units with Approved Vacancies for Modernization.
✔ Other Capital Grant Programs (i.e., Capital Fund Community Facilities Grants or Emergency Safety and Security
Grants).
(b) If any of these activities are planned for the applicable Fiscal Year, describe the activities. For new demolition activities,
describe any public housing development or portion thereof, owned by the PHA for which the PHA has applied or will apply
for demolition and/or disposition approval under section 18 of the 1937 Act under the separate demolition/disposition
approval process. If using Project-Based Vouchers (PBVs), provide the projected number of project-based units and general
locations, and describe how project basing would be consistent with the PHA Plan.
The Blue Earth County EDA will renovate approximately 3 public housing units in 2027. The units will be vacant and modernized with the capital
reserve funds.
The EDA has approved the conversion of the public housing program to Section 8 Project Based Vouchers and staff worked with a consultant to
assist in processing the conversion of Public Housing under HUD’s Section 18 Disposition and a RAD/Section 18 Blend.
Section 18 Disposition: The EDA disposed of 19 public housing units via the Section 18 Disposition Program for Scattered Site Units as outlined
in PIH Notice 2021-07 for October 1, 2025.
Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD): The Blue Earth County EDA has converting its remaining public housing portfolio to Section 8 Project
Based Vouchers under the guidelines of H 2019-19/PIH 2019-13, REV-4 and PIH Notice 2021-07, any successor Notices.
The EDA used the RAD/Section 18 Blend for forty-seven (47) units under Development 1 and nine (9) units under the Breckenridge
Development. The EDA has closed out of the public housing program. No change is proposed in the number of units or bedroom distribution.
Project Based Vouchers: Changes in policy related to eligibility, admissions, selection, and occupancy are anticipated to be only those
necessary to follow the Housing Choice Voucher, project-based voucher, and RAD project based voucher programs, including, but not limited to
income guidelines. The EDA provides preferences for: local residency, regional coordinated entry, victim of domestic violence, veterans
preference, special services vouchers including Mainstream, VASH, Foster Youth to Independence, and stability vouchers. Additional
preferences include involuntarily displaced due to governmental action, conversion of public housing through RAD or Section 18, natural
disaster. An additional preference is the Move On preference for those graduating from a supportive or transitional housing program.
Residence Rights, Participation, waiting list and Grievance procedures: Upon conversion to project based vouchers the EDA will adopt the
residence rights, participation, waiting list and grievance procedures listed in Section 1.6 of H2019-09/PIH 2019-13, Rev-4; and H 2016-17/PIH
2016-17(Attachment A). These resident rights, participation, waiting list, and grievance procedures are appended to this attachment.
Additionally, the EDA certifies that it is currently compliant with all fair housing and civil rights requirements. RAD was designated by HUD to
assist in addressing the capital needs of public housing by providing the EDA with access to private sources of capital to repair and preserve
affordable housing assets.
The EDA does not anticipate any site selection changes or relocation needs because of the RAD and Section 18 conversions comply with all
applicable site selection and neighborhood reviews and that all appropriate procedures have been followed as required by Section 5.2 of the
RAD Fair Housing, civil rights, and relocation Notice H 2016-17/PIH 2016-17 (HA).

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Progress Report.
B.3
Provide a description of the PHA’s progress in meeting its Mission and Goals described in the PHA 5-Year and Annual Plan.
Provide safe, decent, and affordable housing for low-income people:
* Engaged in the work addressed in our Affordable Housing Action Plan to create new affordable units, preserve existing housing, prevent and end
homelessness, and educate the community on resources.
* Administer an Affordable Housing Trust Fund leveraging Statewide Affordable Housing Aid, MN Housing HTF Grant, and local EDA funding
dedicated for affordable housing. Trust funds are a consistent, flexible resource for addressing housing needs in the community. The HTF will provide
opportunities to leverage public and private funds and jump start projects that benefit and invest in the community.
- Funding to the Partnership Community Land Trust to expand homeownership opportunties.
- Funding to support Partners for Housing Street Outreach to homeless as part of the local partnership.
- Funding to support housing preservation in the Public Housing RAD/Section 18 Conversion.
- Funding to support the Homeless Shelter summer expansion to provide year round nighttime shelter.
* Supported the development of 40 new permanent supportive housing units at the Poplar Apartments currently under construction and anticipated
to open in the first quarter of 2027.
* Administered Housing Choice Voucher program 240 vouchers and completed the RAD/Section 18 conversion of the Public Housing program to 66
project-based vouchers.
* The EDA evaluates the availability of additional housing vouchers with the use of current resources. Accepted the voluntary transfer of 85 vouchers
from the South Central MN Multi-County HRA.
* The Capital Fund Program has been administered under the RAD/Section 18 conversion to maintain and renovate the public housing units to meet
all inspection criteria and received a 98% on the REAC Inspection completed the spring of 2026. Maintain the portfolio appearance consistent with
the surrounding neighborhoods.
* Policies to administer flat rents are following PIH 2014-12.
* Assisted 28 families obtain homeownership and fix up loans under the Minnesota City Participation Program.
Address the needs of the homeless in Blue Earth County:
* Administering 4 supportive housing units at Breckenridge Townhomes identified as long term homeless units.
* Administering the Continuum of Care program providing supportive services and subsidized rents to prevent homelessness.
* Administering 5 Housing Stability vouchers preventing homelessness.
* Supporting emergency shelter summer expansion for year round shelter increasing access to nighttime shelter using HTF dollars.
* Facilitate bi-weekly case conferencing with shelters and housing providers to limit time homeless in our community.
* Staff utilize and participate in the Coordinated Entry system and participate in monthly case conferencing.
* Utlized CoC funding to staff housing navigation and street outreach services to those experiencing homelessness.
* EDA in partnership with Public Safety, Salvation Army, and Partners for Housing seeking CoC funding to expand the Street Outreach team.
* Continue to seek funding and partnership for a 24/7 year-round emergency homeless shelter providing congregate and non-congregate shelter.
* The EDA utilizes preferences for Coordinated Entry, Supportive Housing, and Involuntarily displacement due to natural disaster or governmental
action, and VAWA outlined in the Administrative Plan and ACOP.
* Participating in the coordinated entry homeless response system and using preferences, 65% of housing subsidies served those experiencing
homelessness or at risk of homelessness this past year.
* Participate in a local response system to end Veterans homelessness within our CoC Region.
Help move citizens to economic self-Sufficiency:
* Support homebuyer education, the First Home Homebuyer Capacity Program, and administer the HCV Homeownership Program.
* Partner with the SWMNHP, a HUD certified housing counseling agency, to provide housing counseling and education.
* Utilize the Minnesota Cities Participation Program with MN Housing aiding first time homebuyers, step up buyers, and fix up funding.
* Offer down-payment assistance through the City of Mankato Homeownership revolving loan fund and Minnesota Cities Participation program.
* Staff continues to administer the Family Self-Sufficiency program which helps move program participants off of government assistance and
promotes asset development. In the past 12 months 47 participants made progress towards achieving their goals.
Expand Affordable Housing Opportunities:
* Utilize the MCPP program with MN Housing aiding 28 first time homebuyers, step up buyers and fix up loans.
* Authorize Housing Trust Fund dollars to expand the Partnership Community Land Trust in the Mankato area anticipating 25 additional homes by
2027.
* Seeking Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program, financing needed to preserve and increase affordable housing in Mankato.
* CDBG funds for site acquisition and Project Based vouchers continue to be allocated to LIHTC projects.
* Received $118,774 in local affordable housing aid from the MN Department of Revenue to support youth and youth families in partnership with
Mankato Public Schools.
* Apply for additional affordable housing as available.
Assist Program Participants who are Victims of Domestic Abuse:
* Staff refer victims to law enforcement as well as to services provided by the Committee Against Domestic Abuse (CADA).
* Staff terminate housing assistance/lease agreements of the perpetrators of violence.
* Staff work with CADA social services staff to provide supportive housing to residents of CADA House.
* Utilize preference for VAWA on the HCV Wait list.

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B.4

Capital Improvements. Include a reference here to the most recent HUD-approved 5-Year Action Plan in EPIC and the date
that it was approved.

2023-2027 Revised 5 year Action Plan dated 07/01/2026

B.5

Most Recent Fiscal Year Audit.
(a) Were there any findings in the most recent FY Audit?
Y

N

✔

(b) If yes, please describe:
The EDA failed to comply with Uniform Guidance requirements related to Housing Quality Standards (HQS) reinforcements. Specifically, two housing units that failed initial inspections did not
undergo the required reinspections, and one housing unit was reinspected beyond the mandated 30-day timeframe.Management acknowledges the non-compliance identified related to
Housing Quality Standards (HQS) reinspection requirements.
The EDA recognizes the importance of ensuring that all units participating in the Housing Choice Voucher Program meet federal housing quality and safety standards and that required
reinspections occur within the timelines established by federal regulations. The instances cited in the audit occurred during a period of staffing transition within the inspection department, when
the agency experienced reduced inspection capacity and relied on temporary processes that did not provide sufficient tracking of reinspection deadlines. As a result, two units that failed initial
inspections were identified as not having documented reinspections, and one unit was reinspected outside the required 30-day timeframe.
Management also notes that some inspections referenced in the report may have been completed but were not properly logged in the inspection tracking system. Some of the failed inspections
involved 24-hour deficiencies related to the implementation of the updated smoke detector requirements. Because these reinspections were not consistently scheduled or recorded within the
inspection software, the agency did not have a reliable method for tracking or verifying their completion in the system at the time of the audit.

C.

Other Document and/or Certification Requirements.

C.1

Resident Advisory Board (RAB) Comments.
(a) Did the RAB(s) have comments to the PHA Plan?
Y

N

✔

(b) If yes, comments must be submitted by the PHA as an attachment to the PHA Plan. PHAs must also include a narrative
describing their analysis of the RAB recommendations and the decisions made on these recommendations.

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C.2

Certification by State or Local Officials.
Form HUD 50077-SL, Certification by State or Local Officials of PHA Plans Consistency with the Consolidated Plan, must
be submitted by the PHA as an electronic attachment to the PHA Plan.

C.3

Civil Rights Certification/ Certification Listing Policies and Programs that the PHA has Revised since Submission of
its Last Annual Plan.
Form HUD-50077-ST-HCV-HP, PHA Certifications of Compliance with PHA Plan, Civil Rights, and Related Laws and
Regulations
Including PHA Plan Elements that Have Changed, must be submitted by the PHA as an electronic attachment to the PHA
Plan.

C.4

Challenged Elements. If any element of the PHA Plan is challenged, a PHA must include such information as an attachment
with a description of any challenges to Plan elements, the source of the challenge, and the PHA’s response to the public.
(a) Did the public challenge any elements of the Plan?
Y

N
✔

(b) If yes, include Challenged Elements.

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C.5

Troubled PHA.
(a) Does the PHA have any current Memorandum of Agreement, Performance Improvement Plan, or Recovery Plan in
place?
Y N N/A
✔

(b) If yes, please describe:

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Instructions for Preparation of Form HUD-50075-ST Annual PHA Plan for Standard and Troubled PHAs
A.

PHA Information. All PHAs must complete this section (24 CFR 903.4).
A.1 Include the full PHA Name, PHA Code, PHA Type, PHA Fiscal Year Beginning (MM/YYYY), PHA Inventory, Number of Public Housing Units and
Number of HCVs, PHA Plan Submission Type, and the Public Availability of Information, specific location(s) of all information relevant to the public
hearing and proposed PHA Plan. Note: The number of HCV’s should include all special purpose vouchers (e.g. Mainstream Vouchers, etc.) (24 CFR
903.23(e)).
PHA Consortia: Check box if submitting a Joint PHA Plan and complete the table (24 CFR 943.128(a)).

B.

Plan Elements. All PHAs must complete this section.
B.1 Revision of Existing PHA Plan Elements. PHAs must:
Identify specifically which plan elements listed below that have been revised by the PHA. To specify which elements have been revised, mark the “yes” box.
If an element has not been revised, mark “no" (24 CFR 903.7).
Statement of Housing Needs and Strategy for Addressing Housing Needs. Provide a statement addressing the housing needs of low-income, very
low-income and extremely low-income families and a brief description of the PHA’s strategy for addressing the housing needs of families who reside in the
jurisdiction served by the PHA and other families who are on the public housing and Section 8 tenant-based assistance waiting lists. The statement must
identify the housing needs of (i) families with incomes below 30 percent of area median income (extremely low-income); (ii) elderly families (iii)
households with individuals with disabilities, and households of various races and ethnic groups residing in the jurisdiction or on the public housing and
Section 8 tenant-based assistance waiting lists based on information provided by the applicable Consolidated Plan, information provided by HUD, and other
generally available data. The identification of housing needs must address issues of affordability, supply, quality, accessibility, size of units, and location.
The identification of housing needs must address issues of affordability, supply, quality, accessibility, size of units, and location (24 CFR 903.7(a)(2)(i)).
Provide a description of the ways in which the PHA intends, to the maximum extent practicable, to address those housing needs in the upcoming year and
the PHA’s reasons for choosing its strategy (24 CFR 903.7(a)(2)(ii)).
Deconcentration and Other Policies that Govern Eligibility, Selection, and Admissions. PHAs must submit a Deconcentration Policy for Field
Office review. For additional guidance on what a PHA must do to deconcentrate poverty in its development and comply with fair housing requirements, see
24 CFR 903.2 (24 CFR 903.23(b)). Describe the PHA’s admissions policy for deconcentration of poverty and income mixing of lower-income families in
public housing. The Deconcentration Policy must describe the PHA’s policy for bringing higher income tenants into lower income developments and lower
income tenants into higher income developments. The deconcentration requirements apply to general occupancy and family public housing developments.
Refer to 24 CFR 903.2(b)(2) for developments not subject to deconcentration of poverty and income mixing requirements (24 CFR 903.7(b)). Describe the
PHA’s procedures for maintaining waiting lists for admission to public housing and address any site-based waiting lists (24 CFR 903.7(b)). A statement of
the PHA’s policies that govern resident or tenant eligibility, selection and admission including admission preferences for both public housing and HCV (24
CFR 903.7(b)). Describe the unit assignment policies for public housing (24 CFR 903.7(b)).
Financial Resources. A statement of financial resources, including a listing by general categories, of the PHA’s anticipated resources, such as PHA
operating, capital and other anticipated Federal resources available to the PHA, as well as tenant rents and other income available to support public housing
or tenant-based assistance. The statement also should include the non-Federal sources of funds supporting each Federal program and state the planned use
for the resources (24 CFR 903.7(c)).
Rent Determination. A statement of the policies of the PHA governing rents charged for public housing and HCV dwelling units, including applicable
public housing flat rents, minimum rents, voucher family rent contributions, and payment standard policies (24 CFR 903.7(d)).
Operation and Management. A statement of the rules, standards, and policies of the PHA governing maintenance and management of housing owned,
assisted, or operated by the public housing agency (which shall include measures necessary for the prevention or eradication of pest infestation, including
cockroaches), and management of the PHA and programs of the PHA (24 CFR 903.7(e)).
Grievance Procedures. A description of the grievance and informal hearing and review procedures that the PHA makes available to its residents and
applicants (24 CFR 903.7(f)).
Homeownership Programs. A description of any Section 5h, Section 32, Section 8y, or HOPE I public housing or HCV homeownership programs
(including project number and unit count) administered by the agency or for which the PHA has applied or will apply for approval (24 CFR 903.7(k)).
Community Service and Self Sufficiency Programs. Describe how the PHA will comply with the requirements of (24 CFR 903.7(l)). Provide a
description of: (1) Any programs relating to services and amenities provided or offered to assisted families; and (2) Any policies or programs of the PHA for
the enhancement of the economic and social self-sufficiency of assisted families, including programs subject to Section 3 of the Housing and Urban
Development Act of 1968 (24 CFR Part 135) and FSS (24 CFR 903.7(l)).
Safety and Crime Prevention (VAWA). Describe the PHA’s plan for safety and crime prevention to ensure the safety of the public housing residents.
The statement must provide development-by-development or jurisdiction wide-basis: (i) A description of the need for measures to ensure the safety of public
housing residents; (ii) A description of any crime prevention activities conducted or to be conducted by the PHA; and (iii) A description of the coordination
between the PHA and the appropriate police precincts for carrying out crime prevention measures and activities (24 CFR 903.7(m)). Note: All coordination
and activities must be consistent with federal civil rights obligations. A description of: (1) Any activities, services, or programs provided or offered by an
agency, either directly or in partnership with other service providers, to survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking; (2) Any
activities, services, or programs provided or offered by a PHA that helps survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking, to
obtain or maintain housing; and (3) Any activities, services, or programs provided or offered by a public housing agency to prevent domestic violence,
dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking, or to enhance survivor safety in assisted families (24 CFR 903.7(m)(5)).

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Pet Policy. Describe the PHA’s policies and requirements pertaining to the ownership of pets in public housing (24 CFR 903.7(n)).
Asset Management. State how the agency will carry out its asset management functions with respect to the public housing inventory of the agency,
including how the agency will plan for the long-term operating, capital investment, rehabilitation, modernization, disposition, and other needs for such
inventory (24 CFR 903.7(q)).
Substantial Deviation. PHA must provide its criteria for determining a “substantial deviation” to its 5-Year Plan (24 CFR 903.7(s)(2)(i)).
Significant Amendment/Modification. PHA must provide its criteria for determining a “Significant Amendment or Modification” to its 5-Year and
Annual Plan (24 CFR 903.7(s)(2)(ii)). For modifications resulting from the Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) program, refer to the ‘Sample PHA
Plan Amendment’ found in Notice PIH 2019-23(HA), successor RAD Implementation Notices, or other RAD Notices.
If any boxes are marked “yes”, describe the revision(s) to those element(s) in the space provided.
PHAs must submit a Deconcentration Policy for Field Office review. For additional guidance on what a PHA must do to deconcentrate poverty in its
development and comply with fair housing requirements, see 24 CFR 903.2 (24 CFR 903.23(b)).
B.2

New Activities. If the PHA intends to undertake any new activities related to these elements in the current Fiscal Year, mark “yes” for those elements, and
describe the activities to be undertaken in the space provided. If the PHA does not plan to undertake these activities, mark “no.”
Choice Neighborhoods Grants. (1) A description of any housing (including project number (if known) and unit count) for which the PHA will apply
for Choice Neighborhoods Grants; and (2) A timetable for the submission of applications or proposals. The application and approval process for Choice
Neighborhoods is a separate process. See guidance on HUD’s website at: https://www.hud.gov/cn (Notice PIH 2011-47).
Modernization or Development (Conventional & Mixed-Finance). (1) A description of any Public Housing (including name, project number (if
known) and unit count) for which the PHA will apply for modernization or development; and (2) A timetable for the submission of applications or proposals.
The application and approval process for modernization or development is a separate process. (See 24 CFR part 905 and guidance on HUD’s website at:
https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/public_indian_housing/programs/ph/hope6/mfph#4).
Demolition and/or Disposition. With respect to public housing only, (1) describe any public housing development(s), or portion of a public housing
development projects, owned by the PHA and subject to ACCs (including project number and unit numbers [or addresses]), and the number of affected units
along with their sizes and accessibility features) for which the PHA will apply or is currently pending for demolition or disposition approval under section 18
of the 1937 Act (42 U.S.C. 1437p); and (2) a timetable for the demolition or disposition. This statement must be submitted to the extent that approved
and/or pending demolition and/or disposition has changed as described in the PHA’s last Annual and/or 5-Year PHA Plan submission. The application and
approval process for demolition and/or disposition is a separate process. Approval of the PHA Plan does not constitute approval of these activities. See
guidance on HUD’s website at: https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/public_indian_housing/centers/sac/demo_dispo/ and 24 CFR 903.7(h).
Designated Housing for Elderly and Disabled Families. Describe any public housing projects owned, assisted, or operated by the PHA (or portions
thereof), in the upcoming fiscal year, that the PHA has continually operated as, has designated, or will apply for designation for occupancy by elderly and/or
disabled families only. Include the following information: (1) development name and number; (2) designation type; (3) application status; (4) date the
designation was approved, submitted, or planned for submission, (5) the number of units affected and (6) expiration date of the designation of any HUD
approved plan. Note: The application and approval process for such designations is separate from the PHA Plan process, and PHA Plan approval does not
constitute HUD approval of any designation (24 CFR 903.7(i)(c)).
Conversion of Public Housing under the Voluntary or Mandatory Conversion programs. Describe (1) any public housing building(s) (including
project number and unit count) owned by the PHA that the PHA is required to convert or plans to voluntarily convert to tenant-based assistance; (2) an
analysis of the projects or buildings required to be converted under Section 33; and (3) a statement of the amount of assistance received to be used for rental
assistance or other housing assistance in connection with such conversion. See guidance on HUD’s website at the Special Applications Center (SAC)
(https://www.hud.gov/sac) and 24 CFR 903.7(j).
Conversion of Public Housing under the Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) program (including Faircloth to RAD). Describe any public
housing building(s) (including project number and unit count) owned by the PHA that the PHA plans to voluntarily convert to Project-Based Rental
Assistance or Project-Based Vouchers under RAD. Note that all PHAs shall be required to provide the information listed in Attachment 1D of Notice PIH
2019-23(HA) as a significant amendment or its successor notice. See additional guidance on HUD’s website at: https://www.hud.gov/RAD/library/notices.
Homeownership Programs. A description of any Section 5h, Section 32, Section 8y, or HCV homeownership programs (including project number and
unit count) administered by the agency or for which the PHA has applied or will apply for approval (24 CFR 903.7(k)).
Occupancy by Over-Income Families. A PHA that owns or operates fewer than two hundred fifty (250) public housing units, may lease a unit in a
public housing development to an over-income family (a family whose annual income exceeds the limit for a low income family at the time of initial
occupancy), if all the following conditions are satisfied: (1) There are no eligible low income families on the PHA waiting list or applying for public
housing assistance when the unit is leased to an over-income family; (2) The PHA has publicized availability of the unit for rental to eligible low income
families, including publishing public notice of such availability in a newspaper of general circulation in the jurisdiction at least thirty days before offering the
unit to an over-income family; (3) The over-income family rents the unit on a month-to-month basis for a rent that is not less than the PHA's cost to operate
the unit; (4) The lease to the over-income family provides that the family agrees to vacate the unit when needed for rental to an eligible family; and (5) The
PHA gives the over-income family at least thirty day notice to vacate the unit when the unit is needed for rental to an eligible family. The PHA may
incorporate information on occupancy by over-income families into its PHA Plan statement of deconcentration and other policies that govern eligibility,
selection, and admissions. (See additional guidance on HUD’s website at: Notice PIH-2021-35 (24 CFR 960.503) (24 CFR 903.7(b)).
Occupancy by Police Officers. The PHA may allow police officers who would not otherwise be eligible for occupancy in public housing, to reside in a
public housing dwelling unit. The PHA must include the number and location of the units to be occupied by police officers, and the terms and conditions of
their tenancies; and a statement that such occupancy is needed to increase security for public housing residents. A “police officer” means a person
determined by the PHA to be, during the period of residence of that person in public housing, employed on a full-time basis as a duly licensed professional
police officer by a Federal, State or local government or by any agency of these governments. An officer of an accredited police force of a housing agency

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may qualify. The PHA may incorporate information on occupancy by police officers into its PHA Plan statement of deconcentration and other policies that
govern eligibility, selection, and admissions. See additional guidance on HUD’s website at: Notice PIH 2021-35. (24 CFR 960.505) (24 CFR 903.7(b))
NOTE: All activities must be consistent with civil rights laws – including ensuring that it does not have a disparate impact on protected class groups based
on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation), familial status, and disability.
Non-Smoking Policies. The PHA may implement non-smoking policies in its public housing program and incorporate this into its PHA Plan statement
of operation and management and the rules and standards that will apply to its projects. See additional guidance on HUD’s website at: Notice PIH 2009-21
and Notice PIH-2017-03 (24 CFR 903.7(e)).
Project-Based Vouchers. Describe any plans to use HCVs for new project-based vouchers, which must comply with PBV goals, civil rights
requirements, Housing Quality Standards (HQS) and deconcentration standards, as stated in 24 CFR 983.55(b)(1) and set forth in the PHA Plan statement of
deconcentration and other policies that govern eligibility, selection, and admissions. If using project-based vouchers, provide the projected number of
project-based units and general locations (including if PBV units are planned on any former or current public housing units or sites), and describe how
project-basing would be consistent with the PHA Plan (24 CFR 903.7(b)(3), 24 CFR 903.7(r)).
Units with Approved Vacancies for Modernization. The PHA must include a statement related to units with approved vacancies that are undergoing
modernization in accordance with 24 CFR 990.145(a)(1).
Other Capital Grant Programs (i.e., Capital Fund Lead Based Paint, Housing Related Hazards, At Risk/Receivership/Substandard/Troubled Program,
and/or Emergency Safety and Security Grants).
For all activities that the PHA plans to undertake in the applicable Fiscal Year, provide a description of the activity in the space provided.
B.3

Progress Report. For all Annual Plans following submission of the first Annual Plan, a PHA must include a brief statement of the PHA’s progress in
meeting the mission and goals described in the 5-Year PHA Plan (24 CFR 903.7(s)(1)).

B.4

Capital Improvements. PHAs that receive funding from the Capital Fund Program (CFP) must complete this section (24 CFR 903.7 (g)). To comply with
this requirement, the PHA must reference the most recent HUD approved Capital Fund 5 Year Action Plan in EPIC and the date that it was approved. PHAs
can reference the form by including the following language in the Capital Improvement section of the appropriate Annual or Streamlined PHA Plan
Template: “See Capital Fund 5 Year Action Plan in EPIC approved by HUD on XX/XX/XXXX.”

B.5

Most Recent Fiscal Year Audit. If the results of the most recent fiscal year audit for the PHA included any findings, mark “yes” and describe those
findings in the space provided (24 CFR 903.7(p)).

C. Other Document and/or Certification Requirements.
C.1 Resident Advisory Board (RAB) comments. If the RAB had comments on the annual plan, mark “yes,” submit the comments as an attachment to the Plan
and describe the analysis of the comments and the PHA’s decision made on these recommendations (24 CFR 903.13(c), 24 CFR 903.19).
C.2 Certification by State of Local Officials. Form HUD-50077-SL, Certification by State or Local Officials of PHA Plans Consistency with the Consolidated
Plan, must be submitted by the PHA as an electronic attachment to the PHA Plan. (24 CFR 903.15). Note: A PHA may request to change its fiscal year to
better coordinate its planning with planning done under the Consolidated Plan process by State or local officials as applicable.
C.3 Civil Rights Certification/ Certification Listing Policies and Programs that the PHA has Revised since Submission of its Last Annual Plan. Provide a
certification that the following plan elements have been revised, provided to the RAB for comment before implementation, approved by the PHA board, and
made available for review and inspection by the public. This requirement is satisfied by completing and submitting form HUD-50077 ST-HCV-HP, PHA
Certifications of Compliance with PHA Plan, Civil Rights, and Related Laws and Regulations Including PHA Plan Elements that Have Changed. Form
HUD-50077-ST-HCV-HP, PHA Certifications of Compliance with PHA Plan, Civil Rights, and Related Laws and Regulations Including PHA Plan
Elements that Have Changed must be submitted by the PHA as an electronic attachment to the PHA Plan. This includes all certifications relating to Civil
Rights and related regulations. A PHA will be considered in compliance with the certification requirement to affirmatively further fair housing if the PHA
fulfills the requirements of 24 CFR 5.150 et. seq., 24 CFR 903.7(o)(1), and 903.15.
C.4 Challenged Elements. If any element of the Annual PHA Plan or 5-Year PHA Plan is challenged, a PHA must include such information as an attachment to
the Annual PHA Plan or 5-Year PHA Plan with a description of any challenges to Plan elements, the source of the challenge, and the PHA’s response to the
public (24 CFR 903.23(b)).
C.5 Troubled PHA. If the PHA is designated troubled, and has a current MOA, improvement plan, or recovery plan in place, mark “yes,” and describe that plan.
Include dates in the description and most recent revisions of these documents as attachments. If the PHA is troubled, but does not have any of these items,
mark “no.” If the PHA is not troubled, mark “N/A” (24 CFR 903.9).
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
This information collection is authorized by Section 511 of the Quality Housing and Work Responsibility Act, which added a new section 5A to the U.S. Housing Act
of 1937, as amended, which introduced the 5-Year and Annual PHA Plan.
Public reporting burden for this information collection is estimated to average 5.64 hours per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing
data sources, gathering, and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or
any other aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions to reduce this burden, to the Reports Management Officer, REE, Department of Housing and
Urban Development, 451 7th Street, SW, Room 4176, Washington, DC 20410-5000. When providing comments, please refer to OMB Approval No. 2577-0226. HUD
may not collect this information, and respondents are not required to complete this form, unless it displays a currently valid OMB Control Number.
Privacy Notice. The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development is authorized to solicit the information requested in this form by virtue of Title 12,
U.S. Code, Section 1701 et seq., and regulations promulgated thereunder at Title 12, Code of Federal Regulations. Responses to the collection of information are
required to obtain a benefit or to retain a benefit. The information requested does not lend itself to confidentiality.

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Resident Advisory Meeting – Meeting
Notes

Date: August 25, 2026
Time: 1:30 p.m.
Location: Intergovernmental Center

Meeting Discussion

The Resident Advisory Meeting included a review of the agency plan, RAD/Section 18
conversion of public housing, and community accomplishments and action steps related
to creating and preserving affordable housing.
The meeting also included an overview of recent HOTMA changes and the new NSPIRE
inspection protocol.

HOTMA Updates
Specific examples were provided to help residents understand how the HOTMA changes
may affect them.
•

•
•
•

Medical Expense Threshold: The medical expense threshold under HOTMA will
increase from 3% to 10%. While the mandatory deduction will increase, fewer
households may qualify to claim additional medical expenses.
Asset Limits: The new $100,000 asset limit was explained. This change applies
to new applicants and does not affect existing tenants.
Earned vs. Unearned Income: The changes related to the treatment of new
earned income versus unearned income were reviewed.
Interim Recertifications: The 10% threshold was discussed, along with the
change that prohibits interim recertifications within three months before or after
an annual recertification.

NSPIRE Inspection Protocol
A brief overview of the new NSPIRE inspection protocol and related changes was
provided.

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Other EDA Programs
A brief overview was also provided of additional programs offered by the EDA,
including:
•
•
•
•

Bridges
Local Homeless Prevention Aid
Bring It Home
Local Affordable Housing Trust Fund

Resident Comments and Questions
Residents provided the following feedback and suggestions:
•
•

Safety: Residents expressed interest in having security cameras installed near
playgrounds and mailboxes.
Internet/Fiber Optics: Residents expressed interest in improved fiber-optic
internet options at EDA properties.

EDA Response and Follow-Up
Resident feedback continues to support the conversion of public housing units. The EDA
will continue to provide opportunities for residents to learn about and better
understand the new HOTMA regulations and NSPIRE inspection protocol.
During the past year, NSPIRE protocols and their potential impacts were also discussed
with tenants and landlords as part of the HQS inspection process.
The EDA will continue to support lease compliance while working to promote safe and
well-maintained housing environments for residents. Resident feedback regarding safety
improvements, including cameras at playgrounds and mailboxes, as well as improved
fiber-optic service, will be considered as part of ongoing property and resident service
discussions.

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Memorandum
To:

Blue Earth County Board of Commissioners, sitting as the
Drainage Authority for Judicial Ditch 20
Joshua W. Milow, County Administrator
From:
Jordan Willemssen, County Drainage Systems Coordinator,
Property and Environmental Resources
Date:
September 8, 2026
Subject: Petition for Improvement of Judicial Ditch 20

Purpose

Judicial Ditch 20 watershed is approximately 2,300 acres in size and is located in Sections 22,
23, 26, 27, 34, and 35 of Lyra Township and Sections 2 and 3 of Sterling Township.
A Petition for Improvement was received by Property and Environmental Resources staff on
July 13, 2026, for Blue Earth County Judicial Ditch 20. Drainage Authority Attorney Kale R. Van
Bruggen, of Rinke-Noonan reviewed the petition and found it to be adequate.

Requested Action

At today's meeting of the Blue Earth County Drainage Authority, we request the Drainage
Authority to approve the Findings and Order, accepting the petition and appointing Chuck J.
Brandel, and the engineering firm of ISG, to prepare a Preliminary Survey Report in accordance
with Minnesota Statute 103E.241.

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State of Minnesota
Before the
Blue Earth County Board
Sitting as the Drainage Authority For
Judicial Ditch 20
In the Matter of:
the Petition for Improvement of
Judicial Ditch 20

Findings and Order

At a public meeting conducted by the Blue Earth County Board, sitting as the Drainage
Authority for Judicial Ditch 20, on September 8, 2026, it was moved and seconded to
adopt the following Findings and Order:
Findings:
1.

A petition dated July 7, 2026, was received by the Blue Earth County Drainage
Authority on July 13, 2026, requesting improvements to Blue Earth County Judicial
Ditch 20, pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 103E.215.

2.

Attorney Kale R. Van Bruggen of Rinke-Noonan, on behalf of the Blue Earth
County Drainage Authority, reviewed the petition and bond filed with the Drainage
Authority and determined that the petition and bond met the requirements of the
proceedings for the Improvement of Judicial Ditch 20.

3.

The Drainage Authority finds that it has jurisdiction over these proceedings and
pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 103E.241, Subd. 1, desires to appoint an engineer to
make a preliminary survey.
Order:

Based on the foregoing Findings and the entire record of proceedings before the Board,
the Board, acting as the Drainage Authority for Blue Earth County Judicial Ditch 20,
hereby orders as follows:
1. That Chuck J. Brandel, P.E. and the engineering firm of ISG, is hereby appointed
as the engineer for these proceedings and shall make a Preliminary Survey
pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 103E.
2. Prior to commencing any work, the engineer must subscribe to an oath to faithfully
perform the assigned duties in the best manner possible and file a bond with the
Blue Earth County Property & Environmental Resources Department within ten
days after being appointed.
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3. The engineer may appoint assistant engineers and hire help necessary to
complete the engineer’s duties. The engineer shall be responsible for the assistant
engineers and may remove them.
4. The engineer shall make expense reports after the beginning of the engineer’s
work until the construction of the contract is awarded. The report must show costs
incurred by the engineer and expenses incurred under the engineer’s direction
relating to the proceeding.
After discussion, the Board Chair called the question. Upon vote, the Chair declared the
motion passed and the Findings and Order adopted.
Approved and filed this September 8, 2026.
_______________________________
Signed: Chairperson
Blue Earth County Drainage Authority
_______________________________
Attest: Joshua W. Milow, County Administrator

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Memorandum
To:

Blue Earth County Board of Commissioners, sitting as
the Drainage Authority for County Ditch 51,
Josh W. Milow, Blue Earth County Administrator
From:
Jordan Willemssen, County Drainage Systems
Coordinator, Property and Environmental Resources
Date:
September 8, 2026
Subject: Repair Bid Awarding for County Ditch 51
Purpose
Public bids were solicited for County Ditch 51 approved repair construction plans. A
total of six bids were submitted and opened on August 20, 2026.
The six bids received are provided in the table below with the lowest bid submitted from
Stevens Drainage and Excavation, with a bid price of $277,813.33, and the highest bid
received from Apex Drainage, with a bid price of $364,904.20
Table 1: Results Summary Table
Contractor

Base Bid

Engineer's Estimate

$328,162.14

Stevens Drainage and Excavation

$277,831.33

Selly Excavating

$333,515.50

Leland Drainage and Excavating LLC

$335,699.49

Precision Farm Drainage & Excavating LLC

$336,880.75

MSB Excavating & Tiling

$359,615.75

Apex Drainage LLC

$364,904.20

Blue Earth County and ISG have worked with Stevens Drainage & Excavation on past
repairs and projects with positive results. Based on the submitted low bid price and past
work experience, we recommend the repair work be awarded to Stevens Drainage &
Excavation.
Requested Action
We request the County Ditch 51 Drainage Authority to award a contract for approved
repair plans for construction to Stevens Drainage & Excavation, for a bid amount of
$277,831.33, affecting portions of County Ditch 51.

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Bid Results + Award Recommendation
AUGUST 20, 2026
Blue Earth County Drainage Authority
204 S. Fifth Street
Mankato, MN 56001

RE: Bid Award Recommendation for Blue Earth County Ditch No. 51 Repair
Drainage Authority,
On Thursday, August 20, 2026, Bids were received for the Blue Earth County Ditch No. 51 Repair. A total of six bids were
received ranging from $277,813.33 to $364,904.20. During the bid letting, ISG accepted all of the Contractors that provided
the following bidding requirements;
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•
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5% Bid bond
Prime Contractor Response Form (Responsible Contractor Form)
First-Tier Subcontractor List
Available Equipment List
Reference List of similar work within the past 5 years.

The apparent low bidder for Blue Earth County Ditch No. 51 Repair is Stevens Drainage & Excavation from Vernon Center, MN,
with a base bid price of $277,813.33. The Engineer’s estimate was $328,162.14 for the base bid. Refer to Table 1, below for a
summary of the bid results with a complete bid tabulation attached to this letter.
Table 1: Bid Results Summary Table
Contractor

Base Bid

Engineer 's Estimate

$328,162.14

Stevens Drainage and Excavation

$277,831.33

Selly Excavating

$333,515.50

Leland Drainage and Excavating LLC

$335,699.49

Precision Farm Drainage & Excavating LLC

$336,880.75

MSB Excavating & Tiling

$359,615.75

Apex Drainage LLC

$364,904.20

ISG has worked with Stevens Drainage & Excavation on past projects of similar work with positive results. Based on previous
work experience ISG recommends awarding the project to Stevens Drainage & Excavation. ISG has contacted Stevens Drainage
& Excavation and they would like to start the project late fall 2026, dependent on weather. If weather and site conditions are
unfavorable Stevens would plan to delay construction to spring 2027. The completion date for the project is October 15, 2027.
If there any questions about the bidder, please do not hesitate to ask.
Sincerely,

Chuck Brandel, PE
Vice President
[email protected]

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Blue Earth County Ditch No. 51 Repair (#10269595)
Owner: Blue Earth County Drainage Authority
Solicitor: ISGInc - Mankato Provider Account
08/20/2026 10:00 AM CDT

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Leland Drainage and Excavating
Precision Farm Drainage &
Engineer Estimate
Stevens Drainage and Excavation
Selly Excavating
LLC
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MSB Excavating & Tiling
Apex Drainage LLC
Item Description
U of M Quantity Unit Price
Extension
Unit Price
Extension
Unit Price
Extension
Unit Price
Extension
Unit Price
Extension
Unit Price
Extension
Unit Price
Extension
MOBILIZATION
LS
1
$15,630.00
$15,630.00
$12,500.00
$12,500.00
$10,000.00
$10,000.00
$16,000.00
$16,000.00
$14,750.00
$14,750.00
$20,500.00
$20,500.00
$20,000.00
$20,000.00
HEAVY VEGETATIVE CLEARING WITH TREE REMOVAL
AC
0.35
$12,000.00
$4,200.00
$5,000.00
$1,750.00
$28,000.00
$9,800.00
$10,000.00
$3,500.00
$10,000.00
$3,500.00
$30,000.00
$10,500.00
$8,500.00
$2,975.00
INSTALL INLET PROTECTION
EA
5
$157.90
$789.50
$150.00
$750.00
$200.00
$1,000.00
$400.00
$2,000.00
$75.00
$375.00
$250.00
$1,250.00
$500.00
$2,500.00
SEED MIX 25-142 W/MNDOT EROSION CONTROL BLANKET CATEGORY 20
AC
2.23
$4,800.00
$10,704.00
$4,500.00
$10,035.00
$3,500.00
$7,805.00
$9,674.21
$21,573.49
$1,750.00
$3,902.50
$11,000.00
$24,530.00
$7,300.00
$16,279.00
INSTALL BAR GUARD ASSEMBLY (18-INCH DROP INTAKES)
EA
8
$225.00
$1,800.00
$210.00
$1,680.00
$250.00
$2,000.00
$300.00
$2,400.00
$325.00
$2,600.00
$475.00
$3,800.00
$237.00
$1,896.00
INSTALL DROP INTAKE (18-INCH)
EA
15
$1,250.00
$18,750.00
$1,100.00
$16,500.00
$1,400.00
$21,000.00
$1,200.00
$18,000.00
$1,050.00
$15,750.00
$1,550.00
$23,250.00
$1,472.00
$22,080.00
CAP DROP INTAKE (18-INCH)
EA
7
$236.10
$1,652.70
$260.00
$1,820.00
$350.00
$2,450.00
$400.00
$2,800.00
$325.00
$2,275.00
$350.00
$2,450.00
$300.00
$2,100.00
SAND OR CLSM FILL PIPE UNDER ROAD (8-INCH)
LF
1475
$4.00
$5,900.00
$3.45
$5,088.75
$5.00
$7,375.00
$3.00
$4,425.00
$4.00
$5,900.00
$3.23
$4,764.25
$3.05
$4,498.75
CONNECT EXISTING 24-INCH TILE
EA
2
$1,800.00
$3,600.00
$965.00
$1,930.00
$1,800.00
$3,600.00
$1,200.00
$2,400.00
$1,850.00
$3,700.00
$1,800.00
$3,600.00
$735.00
$1,470.00
CONNECT EXISTING 18-INCH TILE
EA
3
$1,400.00
$4,200.00
$935.00
$2,805.00
$1,600.00
$4,800.00
$1,000.00
$3,000.00
$1,500.00
$4,500.00
$1,600.00
$4,800.00
$800.00
$2,400.00
CONNECT EXISTING 15-INCH TILE
EA
1
$1,000.00
$1,000.00
$745.00
$745.00
$1,300.00
$1,300.00
$1,000.00
$1,000.00
$1,150.00
$1,150.00
$1,450.00
$1,450.00
$550.00
$550.00
CONNECT EXISTING 12-INCH TILE
EA
5
$800.00
$4,000.00
$590.00
$2,950.00
$1,000.00
$5,000.00
$900.00
$4,500.00
$1,050.00
$5,250.00
$1,300.00
$6,500.00
$435.00
$2,175.00
CONNECT EXISTING 10-INCH TILE
EA
5
$750.00
$3,750.00
$422.00
$2,110.00
$900.00
$4,500.00
$850.00
$4,250.00
$810.00
$4,050.00
$1,100.00
$5,500.00
$422.00
$2,110.00
CONNECT EXISTING 8-INCH TILE
EA
6
$600.00
$3,600.00
$560.00
$3,360.00
$350.00
$2,100.00
$850.00
$5,100.00
$385.00
$2,310.00
$900.00
$5,400.00
$400.00
$2,400.00
CONNECT EXISTING 6-INCH TILE
EA
7
$500.00
$3,500.00
$475.00
$3,325.00
$300.00
$2,100.00
$500.00
$3,500.00
$375.00
$2,625.00
$800.00
$5,600.00
$415.00
$2,905.00
CONNECT EXISTING 4-INCH TILE
EA
4
$450.00
$1,800.00
$400.00
$1,600.00
$300.00
$1,200.00
$400.00
$1,600.00
$375.00
$1,500.00
$450.00
$1,800.00
$305.00
$1,220.00
18-INCH CROSS-CONNECT W/40 LF OF SPECIFIED PIPE
EA
1
$2,100.00
$2,100.00
$2,015.00
$2,015.00
$2,250.00
$2,250.00
$1,600.00
$1,600.00
$2,290.00
$2,290.00
$1,900.00
$1,900.00
$1,680.00
$1,680.00
15-INCH CROSS-CONNECT W/40 LF OF SPECIFIED PIPE
EA
2
$1,700.00
$3,400.00
$1,710.00
$3,420.00
$1,800.00
$3,600.00
$1,400.00
$2,800.00
$1,850.00
$3,700.00
$1,650.00
$3,300.00
$1,260.00
$2,520.00
12-INCH CROSS-CONNECT W/40 LF OF SPECIFIED PIPE
EA
1
$1,500.00
$1,500.00
$1,290.00
$1,290.00
$1,500.00
$1,500.00
$1,500.00
$1,500.00
$1,675.00
$1,675.00
$1,450.00
$1,450.00
$1,050.00
$1,050.00
8-INCH CROSS-CONNECT W/40 LF OF SPECIFIED PIPE
EA
1
$1,000.00
$1,000.00
$910.00
$910.00
$1,200.00
$1,200.00
$1,500.00
$1,500.00
$1,275.00
$1,275.00
$1,250.00
$1,250.00
$818.00
$818.00
REMOVE EXISTING DROP INTAKE
EA
3
$750.00
$2,250.00
$150.00
$450.00
$300.00
$900.00
$600.00
$1,800.00
$125.00
$375.00
$600.00
$1,800.00
$350.00
$1,050.00
18-INCH AGRICULTURAL TILE
LF
1118
$24.25
$27,111.50
$22.60
$25,266.80
$30.00
$33,540.00
$32.00
$35,776.00
$28.00
$31,304.00
$23.75
$26,552.50
$31.00
$34,658.00
15-INCH AGRICULTURAL TILE
LF
2574
$22.10
$56,885.40
$20.33
$52,329.42
$25.00
$64,350.00
$23.00
$59,202.00
$25.00
$64,350.00
$20.00
$51,480.00
$26.40
$67,953.60
12-INCH AGRICULTURAL TILE
LF
1703
$19.19
$32,680.57
$16.62
$28,303.86
$18.50
$31,505.50
$19.00
$32,357.00
$21.00
$35,763.00
$19.00
$32,357.00
$22.70
$38,658.10
10-INCH AGRICULTURAL TILE
LF
630
$18.50
$11,655.00
$15.50
$9,765.00
$16.00
$10,080.00
$17.00
$10,710.00
$20.00
$12,600.00
$16.00
$10,080.00
$21.25
$13,387.50
8-INCH AGRICULTURAL TILE
LF
4829
$17.30
$83,541.70
$12.90
$62,294.10
$15.00
$72,435.00
$14.00
$67,606.00
$18.50
$89,336.50
$14.00
$67,606.00
$18.25
$88,129.25
REMOVE EXISTING TILE (SIZE & MATERIAL MAY VARY)
LF
150
$7.00
$1,050.00
$1.00
$150.00
$15.00
$2,250.00
$10.00
$1,500.00
$7.00
$1,050.00
$10.00
$1,500.00
$4.00
$600.00
GRANULAR PIPE FOUNDATION
CY
31
$40.92
$1,268.52
$52.40
$1,624.40
$50.00
$1,550.00
$50.00
$1,550.00
$57.00
$1,767.00
$95.00
$2,945.00
$50.00
$1,550.00
TRENCH STABILIZATION MATERIAL
CY
343
$40.92
$14,035.56
$48.00
$16,464.00
$50.00
$17,150.00
$50.00
$17,150.00
$39.25
$13,462.75
$77.00
$26,411.00
$62.00
$21,266.00
TILE INVESTIGATION
HR
23
$209.03
$4,807.69
$200.00
$4,600.00
$225.00
$5,175.00
$200.00
$4,600.00
$165.00
$3,795.00
$230.00
$5,290.00
$175.00
$4,025.00
Base Bid Total
$328,162.14
$277,831.33
$333,515.50
$335,699.49
$336,880.75
$359,615.75
$364,904.20

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Blue Earth County Board
Public Works Agenda
September 8, 2026

Action Items:

1. Consider a cooperative agreement with Great River Greening for oak savanna
restoration at Williams Naure Center.
2. Consider an Intent to Cost Participate agreement with the City of Pemberton for the
reconstruction of CSAH 53 within City limits.
3. Consider approval of Change Order no. 3 to agreement for the Rapidan hydroelectric
project exemption surrender with Barr Engineering.
4. Consider bid award for SP 007-609-014 for construction of bridge no. 07610 over the
Blue Earth River at Rapidan.
5. Consider award of professional services contract for design engineering for
rehabilitation and reconstruction of CSAH 26 from CSAH 5 to CSAH 57.
6. Consider approval of contract Change Order no. 3 for SAP 007-610-029 for CSAH 10
from the west county line to CSAH 20.

Discussion Items:

7. Consider another UPRR request to jointly replace the UPRR crossing on CR 118 north
of MN 60 in calendar year 2027.
a. The estimated County cost of $64,000 is roughly 1/3 the cost of the crossing
replacement (total estimated cost = $196,629)
b. The County will also be responsible for traffic control and bituminous pavement
patching.
c. This is not a budgeted item in our 5-year TIP, however we do include
construction contingencies available to cover this project cost.

Informational Items:

8. Project updates:
a. CSAH 5 from Riverfront Drive to Summit Avenue.
b. CSAH 69 reconstruction.
c. CSAH 15 & 28 in St. Clair.
d. 2026 Bituminous Overlays.
e. Red Jacket Trail Repairs.
9. Maintenance activities update
10. Rapidan Dam update & discussion (September 2, 2026, Memorandum)

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Great River Greening
Cooperative Agreement
THIS AGREEMENT, hereinafter referred to as “Agreement”, is made the 8th of September, 2026, by and between the Blue
Earth County, hereinafter referred to as the “County” and/or “Landowner” and GREAT RIVER GREENING, hereinafter
referred to as the “GRG” and/or “Grantee”.
RECITALS
GRG is a non-profit 501 (c)(3) conservation organization based in St. Paul, Minnesota organized for the purpose of restoring
natural areas and open spaces through community engagement; and
Funding for this project was provided from the Minnesota Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund (ENRTF) as
recommended by the Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources (LCCMR); and
Under Minn. Stat. §84.026 the Department of Natural Resources is empowered to enter into grant agreements. The Grantee
has received an appropriation under:
$750,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with Great
River Greening to partner with municipalities to create and enhance pollinator habitat along public corridors from
Mankato to Little Falls and engage communities with native pollinator education and natural resources stewardship.
This appropriation is available until June 30, 2030, by which time the project must be completed and final products
delivered.
GRG desires to contribute $149,300 towards the partnership project; and
The County desires to contribute $10,000 towards the partnership project; and
The County seeks to enter into an agreement with GRG for the purpose of detailing partnership contributions and the provision
of Technical Services in support of the Williams Nature Center Oak Savanna Restoration. With GRG contributing funds from
the appropriation to the project, the County is subject to the terms as described in Exhibit A.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual undertakings and agreement contained within this agreement, the County
and GRG hereby agrees as follows:
1.

Compensation and Terms of Payment
a.
Compensation
Total Project Costs:
$159,300
$149,300
GRG Contributions:
County Contributions:
$10,000
The Parties agree that GRG will complete or arrange for services to be completed under this Agreement. The
cost of such services will be funded by joint contributions of the parties.
GRG’s contribution breakdown:
$132,200 – Contracts and Supplies
$17,100 – Labor and Travel
The County’s contribution under this agreement shall be paid to GRG, not to exceed $10,000.
GRG shall assume fiscal responsibility for all services completed under this agreement besides the
Landowner’s cash match and/or in-kind contributions. GRG’s financial obligation, as set out above, shall be in
accordance with the Outdoor Heritage Fund which is attached and incorporated herein as Exhibit A, and may
be met through actual payment for services to a third party or calculation of the value, on an hourly basis, for
“in-kind” services provided.
b.

Terms of Payment
For the County’s contribution, GRG shall submit invoices on an annual basis to the authorized agent of the
Landowner for payment of the annual allocation, as shown in the table below. Payments shall be made within
thirty (30) days after receipt of invoices by the authorized agent of the Landowner.
June 2027
June 2028
June 2029

$3,333.00
$3,333.00
$3,334.00

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2.

Condition of Payment
All services provided by GRG pursuant to this agreement shall be performed to the satisfaction of the Landowner and
its authorized agent, and in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws, ordinances, rules and
regulations. Payment shall be withheld for work found by the Landowner or its authorized agent to be unsatisfactory,
or performed in violation of federal, state and local laws, ordinances, rules or regulations.

3.

Scope of Services (Project Map can be found in Exhibit B)
Williams Nature Center Oak Savanna Restoration – 13 ac
Project Overview: Williams Nature Center is a mesic hardwood forest on both Minneopa Creek and Minnesota River.
Much of the woodland is dominated by an oak overstory, but has large expanses of invasive brush (e.g., buckthorn)
which is competing with the native understory plants and inhibiting the regeneration of the native woodland. This project
is to conduct the initial control of the undesirable woody plants and plant within the woodland to native vegetation. The
project area will be no less than 13.0 ac.
GRG agrees to provide the following list of services for the project:
• Project oversight by GRG Project Manager.
• Draft, release, and award public RFB (Request for Bid) and specifications to hire qualified natural resources service
providers to implement prescribed management activities.
• Coordination of contracted work, including but not limited to:
o Woody control and disposal (where necessary)
o Planting of native vegetation
• Potential coordination and facilitation of public volunteer engagement and educational opportunities.
• All required state grant administration, yearly auditing, biannual reporting, and required storage of grant related
documents for 7 years after completion.
• Provide the County with technical assistance in conducting in-kind match for their portion of the project.
The County agrees to provide the following list of services for the project:
• Access to site by GRG or subcontractors.
• Coordination and approval of Project activities consistent with the County plans, goals and policies.
• Resident and park user notification and signage as appropriate for communication to the public.
• In-kind Landowner or volunteer labor or assistance as agreed upon to facilitate tasks required for the completion of
the project which otherwise would have been paid for by the grant. If in-kind is provided, the Landowner will submit
a memorandum summarizing the value of services provided, no less than 30 days after completion.
o County labor and equipment forces as schedules permit.
All plans, specifications and documents will be shared with the County for documentation of work and for building
future staff knowledge. Contracted work plan(s) subject to change from above and will only go forward with prior
authorization from the Landowner.

4.

Effective Date of Contract
This agreement shall be effective on the date the agreement has been fully executed by all parties..

5.

Term of Contract
This agreement shall remain in effect until 30 June 2029, or until all obligations set forth in this agreement have been
satisfactorily fulfilled or unless earlier terminated as provided, whichever occurs first.

6.

Notices
The Landowner shall appoint an authorized agent for the purpose of administration of this agreement. GRG is notified
of the authorized agent of the Landowner as follows:
Blue Earth County

Great River Greening

Authorized Contact
Ryan Thilges, County Engineer/Public Works
Director
Address

Authorized Contact
Kristy Cowdin, Project Manager

19505 Stoltzman Road
Mankato, MN 56001
Phone Number
(507) 304-4025

251 Starkey Street, Suite 2200
St Paul, MN 55107
Phone Number
(507) 213-0839

Address

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Email Address
[email protected]

Email Address
[email protected]

7.

Partner and State Audit
Pursuant to Minn. Stat. Section 16C.05, Subd. 5 (2007), the books, records, documents, and accounting procedures
and practices of GRG relative to this agreement shall be subject to examination by the Landowner and the State
Auditor. Complete and accurate records of the work performed pursuant to this agreement shall be kept by GRG for a
minimum of six (6) years following termination of this agreement for such auditing purposes. The retention period
shall be automatically extended during the course of any administrative or judicial action involving the Landowner
regarding matters to which the records are relevant. The retention period shall be automatically extended until the
administrative or judicial action is finally completed or until the authorized agent of the Landowner notifies GRG in
writing that the records need no longer be kept.

8.

Indemnity
GRG agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold the County, its employees and officials harmless from any claims,
demands, actions or causes of action, including reasonable attorney’s fees and expenses resulting directly or
indirectly from any negligent act or omission on the part of the GRG, or its subcontractors, partners or independent
contractors or any of their agents or employees, in the performance of or with relation to any of the work or services to
be performed or furnished by the vendor or the subcontractors, partners or independent contractors or any of their
agents or employees under the agreement.
GRG shall be responsible for the professional quality, technical accuracy, and the coordination of all services
furnished by GRG under this agreement. GRG shall, without additional compensation, correct or revise any errors or
deficiencies in GRG's final reports and services.

9.

Insurance
GRG shall not commence work under this agreement until it has obtained, at its own cost and expense, all insurance
required herein. All insurance coverage is subject to approval of the Landowner and shall be maintained by GRG
until final completion of the work.
a. Workers' Compensation
1) State: Minnesota – Statutory
2) Employer's Liability with minimum limits of:
Bodily Injury by Accident:
$100,000 each Accident
Bodily Injury by Disease:
$100,000 each Employee
Bodily Injury by Disease:
$500,000 policy limit
3) Benefits required by union labor contracts: as applicable
In the event GRG is a sole proprietor and has not elected to provide workers' compensation insurance, GRG shall be
required to execute and submit an affidavit of sole proprietorship in a form satisfactory to the County before entering
into the agreement.
b.

Commercial General Liability

Including Premises, Operations, Products, Completed Operations, Advertising, and Personal Injury Liability, with the
following minimum limits of liability:
$2,000,000 Aggregate
$2,000,000 Products & Completed Operations Aggregate
$1,000,000 Personal Injury & Advertising Injury
$1,000,000 Occurrence
$ 100,000 Fire Damage Limit
$
5,000 Medical Expense
Policy should be written on an occurrence basis and include explosion, collapse and underground.
c.

Commercial Auto Liability

Automobile Liability should include Hired and Non-Owned, and the County should be named as an additional insured.
Minimum limits of liability shall be:

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If split limits:

$1,000,000 each person/$1,000,000 each occurrence for Bodily Injury
$1,000,000 each occurrence for Property Damage

If combined single limit:
d.

$1,000,000 per occurrence

Proof of Insurance

Insurance certificates evidencing that the above insurance is in force with companies acceptable to Landowner and in
the amounts required shall be submitted to Landowner for examination and approval prior to the execution of the
agreement, after which they shall be filed with Landowner. The insurance certificate shall name the Landowner
as an additional insured and specifically provide that a certificate shall not be materially changed, canceled
or non-renewed except upon sixty (60) days prior written notice to Landowner. Neither Landowner failure to
require or insist upon certificates, nor other evidence of a variance from the specified coverage requirements, amends
GRG’s responsibility to comply with the insurance specifications.
10.

Subcontracts
GRG shall ensure and require that any subcontractor agrees to and complies with all of the terms of this agreement.
Any subcontractor of GRG used to perform any portion of this agreement shall report to and bill GRG directly. GRG
shall be solely responsible for the breach, performance or nonperformance of any subcontractor.

11.

Force Majeure
Landowner and GRG agree that GRG shall not be liable for any delay or inability to perform this agreement, directly or
indirectly caused by, or resulting from, strikes, labor troubles, accidents, fire, flood, breakdowns, war, riot, civil
commotion, lack of material, delays of transportation, acts of God or other cause beyond reasonable control of GRG
and the Landowner.

12.

Data Practices
GRG, its agents, employees and any subcontractors of GRG, in providing all services hereunder, agree to abide by
the provisions of the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act, Minn. Stat. Ch. 13, as amended, and Minn. Rules
promulgated pursuant to Ch. 13. GRG understands that it must comply with these provisions as if it were a
government entity. GRG agrees to indemnify and hold the Landowner, its officers, department heads and employees
harmless from any claims resulting from the GRG’s unlawful disclosure, failure to disclose or use of data protected
under state and federal laws.

13.

Termination
This agreement may be terminated by either party, with or without cause upon 30 days written notice to GRG or the
Authorized Agent of the Landowner.

14.

Independent Contractor
It is agreed that nothing contained in this agreement is intended or should be construed as creating the relationship of
a partnership, joint venture, or association with the Landowner and GRG. GRG is an independent contractor, and it,
its employees, agents, subcontractors, and representatives shall not be considered employees, agents or
representatives of the Landowner. Except as otherwise provided herein, GRG shall maintain, in all respects, its
present control over the means and personnel by which this agreement is performed. From any amounts due to GR,
there shall be no deduction for federal income tax, FICA payments, state income tax, or for any other purposes which
are associated with an employer/employee relationship unless otherwise required by law. Payment of federal income
tax, FICA payments, state income tax, unemployment compensation taxes, and other payroll deductions and taxes
are the sole responsibility of GRG.

15.

Notices
Any notices to be given under this agreement shall be given by enclosing the same in a sealed envelope, postage
prepaid, and depositing the same with the United States Postal Service, addressed to GRG at its address stated
herein, and to the authorized agent of the Landowner at the address stated herein.

16.

Controlling Law
The laws of the State of Minnesota shall govern all questions and interpretations concerning the validity and
construction of this agreement, the legal relations between the parties and performance under the agreement. The
appropriate venue and jurisdiction for any litigation hereunder will be those courts located within the County, State of
Minnesota. Litigation, however, in the federal courts involving the parties will be in the appropriate federal court within
the State of Minnesota. If any provision of this contract is held invalid, illegal or unenforceable, the remaining
provisions will not be affected.

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17.

Successors and Assigns
The County and GRG, respectively, bind themselves, their partners, successors, assigns, and legal representatives to
the other party to this agreement and to the partners, successors, assigns, and legal
representatives of such other party with respect to all covenants of this agreement. Neither the County nor GRG shall
assign, sublet, or transfer any interest in this agreement without the prior written consent of the other.

18.

Equal Employment and Americans with Disabilities
In connection with the work under this agreement, GRG agrees to comply with the applicable provisions of state and
federal equal employment opportunity and nondiscrimination statutes and regulations. Failure on the part of GRG to
conduct its own employment practices in accordance with applicable laws may result in the withholding of all or part of
regular payments by the City due under this agreement unless or until GRG complies with the Partner policy, and/or
suspension or termination of this agreement.

19.

Changes
The parties agree that no change or modification to this agreement, or any attachments hereto, shall have any force
or effect unless the change is reduced to writing, dated, and made part of this agreement. The execution of the
change shall be authorized and signed in the same manner as for this agreement.

20.

Severability
In the event any provision of this agreement shall be held invalid and unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall be
valid and binding upon the parties unless such invalidity or non-enforceability would cause the agreement to fail its
purpose. One or more waivers by either party of any provision, term, condition or covenant shall not be construed by
the other party as a waiver of a subsequent breach of the same by the other party.

21.

Entire Agreement
It is understood and agreed that the entire agreement of the parties is contained herein and that this agreement
supersedes all oral agreements and negotiations between the parties relating to the subject matter hereof as well as
any previous agreements presently in effect between the Landowner and GRG relating to the subject matter hereof.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this agreement to be duly executed intending to be bound thereby.
BLUE EARTH COUNTY
BY:

___________________________

BY:

___________________________

NAME: ___________________________

NAME: ___________________________

TITLE: ___________________________

TITLE: ___________________________

DATE: _____________________________

DATE:

___________________________

GREAT RIVER GREENING:
BY:

___________________________

NAME: Kateri Routh
TITLE: Executive Director
DATE:

___________________________

Grant Manager Initials:
Conservation Director Initials:
Director of Finance Initials:

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EXHIBIT A: TERMS OF Pollinator Central V: Habitat Improvement with Public Engagement
M.L. 2026 APPROPRIATION
Grantee
Great River Greening

Landowner
Blue Earth County

Great River Greening is a non-profit 501 (c)(3) conservation organization based in St. Paul, Minnesota organized for the
purpose of restoring natural areas and open spaces through community engagement; and
Under Minn. Stat. §84.026 the Department of Natural Resources is empowered to enter into grant agreements.
Under M.L. 2026, Chp. 104, Sec. 2, Subd. 08f $750,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the commissioner of
natural resources for an agreement with Great River Greening to partner with municipalities to create and enhance
pollinator habitat along public corridors from Mankato to Little Falls and engage communities with native pollinator
education and natural resources stewardship. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2030, by which time the
project must be completed and final products delivered.
As a sub-recipient of this funding, the Landowner is subject to the terms below:
THIS AGREEMENT is made between Great River Greening (Minnesota Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund
Recipient); and the Blue Earth County (Landowner).
1.0 GENERAL CONDITIONS
1.1 COMPLIANCE
The Landowner acknowledges that these funds are proceeds from the State of Minnesota Environment and Natural
Resources Trust Fund (hereinafter the "Trust Fund"), which is subject to certain legal restrictions and requirements, including
Minnesota Statutes Chapter 116P. The Landowner is responsible for compliance with this and all other relevant state and
federal laws and regulations in the fulfillment of the Project.
1.2 ACCESS
The Landowner agrees to allow GRG, the Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources (LCCMR), and
associates access to the Landowner’s site and Landowner’s activities for evaluation and promotion of the project. Access
will be at reasonable times and with sufficient prior notification, and will extend ten (10) years beyond the project
completion date.
2.0 PROJECT
2.1 CONTRIBUTIONS
GRG’s and Landowner’s contributions must be for actual and direct costs for the Project Work. This Agreement may be
modified at any time by mutual written consent of the parties. It may be terminated by either party upon 30 days advance
written notice to the other party. However, if the Landowner(s) terminates the Agreement before its expiration, the
Landowner(s) agrees to reimburse the Minnesota Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund prior to final termination
for the pro-rated costs of all habitat restoration projects placed on the described land through this Agreement. For these
purposes the total cost of the habitat restoration projects to the Minnesota Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund
are agreed to be $149,300.
2.2 ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
The Landowner agrees to acknowledge the Trust Fund’s financial support for this Work in any statement, press release, bid
solicitation, project publications, signage and other public communications and outreach related to the work completed using
the Trust Fund appropriation. Acknowledgment may occur, as appropriate, through use of the fund logo or inclusion of
language attributing support from the fund. The acknowledgement will contain the following language and/or logo(s):
Funding for this project was provided by the Minnesota Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund as
recommended by the Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources (LCCMR).
Landowner agrees to maintain signs installed by GRG at the project site that includes this logo, and will include it
in permanent signage installed by Landowner.
Endorsement. The Landowner must not claim that the State endorses its products or services.

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2.3 ECOLOGICAL AND RESTORATION MANAGEMENT PLAN
For all restorations conducted with money appropriated under this section, GRG must prepare an ecological restoration
and management plan that, to the degree practicable, is consistent with the highest quality conservation and ecological
goals for the restoration site. Consideration should be given to soil, geology, topography, and other relevant factors that
would provide the best chance for long-term success of the restoration projects. The plan must include the proposed
timetable for implementing the restoration, including site preparation, establishment of diverse plant species native to
Minnesota, maintenance, and additional enhancement to establish the restoration; identify long-term maintenance and
management needs of the restoration and how the maintenance, management, and enhancement will be financed; and
take advantage of the best available science and include innovative techniques to achieve the best restoration. The plan
and its implementation will follow the current version of Minnesota Board of Water & Soil Resources Native Vegetation
Establishment and Enhancement Guidelines (https://bwsr.state.mn.us/native-vegetation-guidelines - July 2025 version).
2.4 RESTORATION EVALUATION
GRG must provide an initial restoration evaluation to LCCMR at the completion of the appropriation and an evaluation
three years beyond the completion of the expenditure. Restorations must be evaluated relative to the stated goals and
standards in the restoration plan, current science, and, when applicable, the Minnesota Board of Water & Soil Resources
Native Vegetation Establishment and Enhancement Guidelines. The evaluation shall determine whether the restorations
are meeting planned goals, identify any problems with the implementation of the restorations, and, if necessary, give
recommendations on improving restorations. The evaluation shall be focused on improving future restorations.
2.5 LONG TERM RESTORATION
The Landowner acknowledges the long-term maintenance and enhancement needs of the restoration process to achieve
restoration goals. The Landowner agrees to maintain restoration for a minimum of 10 years. The Recipient agrees to make
reasonable good faith effort to significantly contribute to the successful maintenance of the project.
If the Landowner(s) should fail to maintain the habitat restoration for 10 years, then the Landowner(s) agrees to reimburse
the Minnesota Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund for the pro-rated costs of all habitat restoration projects
placed on the described land through this Agreement.
2.6 PROTECTED LAND
Landowner testifies that the restoration project is on land permanently protected by a conservation easement or public
ownership or in public waters as defined in Minnesota Statutes, section 103G.005, subdivision 15; and will provide
reasonable written documentation of such protection.
2.7 CONTRACTING
Landowner understands that GRG must give consideration to Conservation Corps Minnesota and Iowa or its successor for
sub-contract restoration and enhancement services.
2.8 RESTORATION AND ENHANCEMENT GUIDELINES
Recipient and Landowner practices shall comply in every respect with:
DNR Pollinator Best Management Practices and Habitat Restoration Guidelines
(http://files.dnr.state.mn.us/natural_resources/npc/2014_draft_pollinator_bmp_guidelines.pdf); and
Minnesota Board of Water & Soil Resources’ Native Vegetation Establishment and Enhancement Guidelines
(https://bwsr.state.mn.us/sites/default/files/2019-07/Updated%20guidelines%20Final%2007-01-19.pdf January 2019
version)
MN-DNR Operational Order #113 Invasive Species
(http://files.dnr.state.mn.us/assistance/grants/habitat/heritage/oporder_113.pdf)
MN-DNR Operational Order #59 Pesticide and Pest Control
(http://files.dnr.state.mn.us/assistance/grants/habitat/heritage/oporder_59.pdf);
MN-DNR Division of Fish and Wildlife Pest and Pest Control Guidelines
(http://files.dnr.state.mn.us/assistance/grants/habitat/heritage/faw_pest.pdf);
These guidelines apply to planning and implementation.

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EXHIBIT B: PROJECT MAP
with Proposed Focus Area

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INTENT TO COST PARTICIPATE AGREEMENT

Between Blue Earth County
and
the City of Pemberton
1.

Purpose and Scope: This Agreement is between and the Blue Earth County ("County") acting
through its Board of Commissioners and the City of Pemberton acting through its City Council
("City") for the purpose of defining terms, responsibilities, and formalize County and City intent
to participate in costs for the project development and design of Blue Earth County State Aid
Highways (CSAH):
1.1.
CSAH 53 (Main Street) from the South City Limits to the North City Limits in the City of
Pemberton.

2.

Term of this Agreement:
2.1.
This Agreement will be effective on September 8, 2026, or when all appropriate
signatures have been obtained by Blue Earth County and the City of Pemberton
whichever is later.
2.2.
This Agreement will remain in effect until the project is completed and all obligations
have been satisfactorily fulfilled unless terminated earlier by mutual agreement of
both parties.
2.3.
Survival of terms. All clauses which impose obligations continuing in their nature
and which must survive in order to give effect to their meaning will survive the
expiration or termination of this Agreement, including, without limitation, the
following clauses: 9. Liability; Worker Compensation Claims; 11. State Audits; 12.
Government Data Practices; 13. Governing Law; Jurisdiction; Venue; and 15. Force
Majeure.
2.4.
Plans, Specifications, Special Provisions. Plans, specifications and special provisions
designated by the County as CSAH 53 Reconstruction (County project number to be
determined, State Aid project number to be determined), when completed, will be on
file in the office of the County Engineer, and incorporated into this Agreement, by
reference ("Project Plans"). Plans, Specifications, and Special Provisions will be
developed to MnDOT State Aid, City and County standards and will be approved by
the State, County and City prior to advertising.
2.5.
Jurisdiction. Upon final payment to the City by the County for costs eligible under this
agreement, the County shall retain full jurisdictional responsibility for existing CSAH
53 (Main Street East) and the City shall retain full jurisdictional responsibility for all
City streets outside of County right of way. Jurisdictional responsibility shall include,
but not be limited to all maintenance activities, future improvements, signing, striping,
mowing, utilities, permits and other incidentals unless spelled out under separate
agreements between the City and County.
2.6.
The City and County will participate in the proportionate costs of the project
development and design engineering costs. The anticipated splits are as shown in
‘Preliminary Schedule I’. In summary, the County is responsible for 90% of the CSAH
eligible road reconstruction costs and its share of the storm sewer costs. The City will
be responsible for 100% of the city watermain and sanitary sewer reconstruction as
well as 10% of the CSAH eligible road reconstruction costs and its share of the storm
sewer costs. The right of way acquisition, design, contract administration, drainage, and
sidewalk costs for CSAH 53 will be included in the cost splits and be based on each
agencies respective share of the total project costs.
2.7.
The County and City intend to enter into a Cooperative Construction Agreement once
project documents are complete which will document agency cost participation for
construction and construction administration costs and responsibilities.
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2.8.

The City desires to begin constructing their total project starting in 2028 and complete in
2030 due to the need to replace its City watermain and sanitary sewer. Reconstruction of
CSAH 53 anticipated to occur in 2029. Before a contract is awarded for the construction
of said improvements, the County and City shall enter into a Cooperative Construction
Agreement which shall provide that the County and City each shall pay their respective
share of the cost of the improvements. The Cooperative Construction Agreement will be
developed with detailed cost participation break outs based on the engineers estimated
project quantities and costs. The Cooperative Construction Agreement will further define
County and City responsibilities for bidding, contract award, construction contract
inspection, supervision and administration responsibilities.

3.

Responsibilities of the City:
The City will:
3.1.
Perform all topographic, utility, and right of way surveying and staking.
3.2.
Perform all design for construction plans for the road, storm sewer, sanitary sewer,
watermain, and services, sidewalks, and signing in accordance with City, County
and MnDOT State Aid standards.
3.3.
Perform all Hydraulic and Hydrologic analysis and design in accordance with MnDOT State
Aid standards and supply a Hydraulics Report to the District State Aid Hydraulics Engineer.
3.4.
Perform utility design coordination and relocation meetings.
3.5.
The City’s Engineer will act as project manager in the coordination of and participation in
PMT meetings between the County and City as approved by the County.
3.6.
Permitting for project permits including NPDES Construction Stormwater Permit, &
other permits as necessary.
3.7.
Coordinate public involvement including holding a public information meeting &
individual notification of construction impacts to affected property owners and
residents. The general public will be notified through press releases and social media.
3.8.
Provide all current City owned utility mapping, design locates, and as built information
3.9.
Provide written directive for relocation of utilities within City right of way as needed.
3.10. Perform desired assessments in accordance with applicable state and federal laws.
Assessment work shall be completed in parallel with project development. All costs
associated with developing and implementing assessments for the City share of project
costs shall be a direct City cost and is not included in this cooperative agreement.
3.11. Acquire all necessary Right of Way

4.

Responsibilities of the County:
The County will:
4.1.
Provide all County design directives and construction details for inclusion.
4.2.
Provide as built drawings of plans and specifications for CSAH 53 within the project area.
4.3.
Regularly attend PMT meetings.
4.4.
Provide plan review.
4.5.
Assist in public involvement and public communications.
4.6.
Provide written directive for relocation of utilities within County right of way as needed.

5.

Contractual Obligations:
5.1.
County and City concurrence must be obtained before the City authorizes change
orders that significantly increase their cost. The County will concur with, or object to,
authorization of additional work within a reasonable amount of time of notification by
the County that additional work is deemed necessary. The City will not approve
change orders that would increase the County's total cost participation above the
amount shown in the ‘Preliminary Schedule I’ without the written approval of the
County.
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5.2.
5.3.

5.4.

5.5.

6.

‘Preliminary Schedule I’ includes all anticipated City and County participation
project development and design engineering cost shares covered under this
Agreement and is based on engineers planning level estimated prices.
At monthly intervals the City will tabulate project costs and invoice the County for
their proportionate share of the costs. If the final cost of the County participation
exceeds the amount estimated within this agreement, the County will pay the
difference to the City. Payment will be received within 30-days of the date on the
invoice submitted to the City.
Overdue Payment. If any payment due to either Party under this Agreement is overdue
(and is not subject to a good faith dispute), then such paying Paid shall pay interest
thereon (before and after any judgment) at an annual rate (but with interest accruing on
a daily basis) of four percent (4%). Such interest will run from the date upon which
payment of such sum became due until payment thereof in full together with such
interest.
Because of this mutual desire to proceed, each party fully intends to make a good faith
effort to achieve the goals described above including working together to find mutually
beneficial solutions when problems arise.

Authorized Representatives:
6.1.
The County Authorized Representative will be:
Name:
Ryan Thilges, P.E.
Title:
County Engineer / Public Works Director
Location Name:
Blue Earth County Public Works Department
Address:
35 Map Drive, P.O. Box 3083, Mankato, MN 56002-3083
Phone:
507-304-4025
Email:
[email protected]
6.2

The City Authorized Representative will be:
Name:
Kathy Grinnell
Title:
City Clerk
Location Name:
City of Pemberton
Address:
141 4th Street, Suite 101, Pemberton, MN 56078
Phone:
507-869-3650
Email:
[email protected]

7.

Government Data:
The parties acknowledge that this agreement, as well as any data created, collected, stored, or
received under the terms of this agreement, are “Government Data” within the meaning of the
Minnesota Government Data Practices Act (Minnesota Statutes chapter 13), and that they must
comply with the provisions of the Act as it relates to such data.

8.

Assignment; Amendments; Waiver; Contract Complete:
8.1
Assignment. Neither party may assign or transfer any rights or obligations under this
Agreement without the prior consent of the other pan and a written assignment
agreement, executed and approved by the same parties who executed and approved this
Agreement, or their successors in office.
8.2
Amendments. Any amendment to this Agreement must be in writing and will not be
effective until it has been executed and approved by the same parties who executed
and approved the original Agreement, or their successors in office.
8.3
Waiver. If a party fails to enforce any provision of this Agreement, that failure does not
waive the provision or the party's right to subsequently enforce it.

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8.4

Contract Complete. This Agreement contains all prior negotiations and agreements
between the County and City. No other understanding regarding this Agreement,
whether written or oral, may be used to bind either party.

9.

Liability; Worker Compensation Claims; Insurance:
9.1
Each party is responsible for its own acts, omissions and the results thereof to the
extent authorized by law and will not be responsible for the acts and omissions of
others and the results thereof. Minnesota Statutes Chapter 466 and other applicable law
govern liability of the County and City. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the County will
indemnify, hold harmless, and defend the City against any claims, causes of actions,
damages, costs, (including reasonable attorney's fees), and expenses arising in
connection with the project covered by this Agreement, regardless of whether such
claims are asserted by the County contractor(s) or consultant(s) or by a third party
because of an act or omission by the County or its contractor(s) or consultant(s).
9.2
Each party is responsible for its own employees for any claims arising under the Workers
Compensation Act.

10.

Nondiscrimination:
Provisions of Minnesota Statutes §181.59 and of any applicable law relating to civil rights and
discrimination are considered part of this Agreement.

11.

State Audits:
Under Minnesota Statutes §l6C.05, subdivision 5, the County's books, records, documents, and
accounting procedures and practices relevant to this Agreement are subject to examination by the
State and the State Auditor or Legislative Auditor, as appropriate, for a minimum of six years
from the end of this Agreement.

12.

Government Data Practices:
The County and City, must comply with the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act, Minnesota
Statutes Chapter 13, as it applies to all data provided under this Agreement, and as it applies to all
data created, collected, received, stored, used, maintained, or disseminated by the County and City
under this Agreement. The civil remedies of Minnesota Statutes §513.08 apply to the release of the
data referred to in this clause by either the County or the City.

13.

Governing Law; Jurisdiction; Venue:
Minnesota law governs the validity, interpretation and enforcement of this Agreement. Venue
for all legal proceedings arising out of this Agreement, or its breach, must be in the appropriate
state or federal court with competent jurisdiction in Blue Earth County Minnesota.

14.

Termination:
14.1
By Mutual Agreement. This Agreement may be terminated by mutual agreement of the
parties.

15.

Force Majeure:
Neither party will be responsible to the other for a failure to perform under this Agreement (or a
delay in performance), if such failure or delay is due to a force majeure event. A force majeure
event is an event beyond a party's reasonable control, including but not limited to, unusually
severe weather, fire, floods, other acts of God, labor disputes, acts of war or terrorism, or public
health emergencies.

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The undersigned certify that they have lawfully executed this contract on behalf of the Governmental Unit is
required by resolutions or ordinances.
BLUE EARTH COUNTY

CITY OF PEMBERTON

By:

By:

Title: County Board Chair

Title:

Date:

Date:

By:

By:

Title: County Administrator

Title:

Date:

Date:

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SCHEDULE "I"
BLUE EARTH COUNTY
CSAH 53 Reconstruction in Pemberton
County Project Numbers - To Be Determined
County Contractor: To Be Determined

Schedule I Format
County Participation
62%
90% eligible
$1,092,500
Storm
$422,500
Subtotal
$1,515,000
Contingencies (6%)
$90,900
Subtotal
$1,605,900
Engineering 18%
$288,000
$1,893,900

City Participation
10% eligible
Storm
Non-Participating Utilties
Subtotal
Contingencies (6%)
Subtotal
Engineering 18%
Total

Original (engineers estimate): February 1, 2026
Revised (apparent low bid):
Final:

REVISED

FINAL

REVISED

FINAL

38%
$151,500
$0.00
$757,500
$909,000
$54,500
$963,500
$174,000
$1,137,500
$3,031,400

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barr.com

August 12, 2026
Ryan Thilges, P.E.
Blue Earth County Engineer / Public Works Director
19505 Stoltzman Rd
PO Box 3083
Mankato, MN 56002-3083
Re: Change Order No. 3 to Agreement for the Rapidan Hydroelectric Project Exemption Surrender
Dear Ryan:
The Blue Earth County (BEC) Board of Commissioners approved a resolution on August 27, 2024,
directing BEC staff to work with Federal and State agencies for removal of the Rapidan Dam. The
resolution was e-filed with the Federal Energy Commission (FERC). On September 5, 2024, BEC
received a letter from the FERC requesting additional information related in the surrender application.
Barr assisted BEC on preparing and drafting an Application for Surrender of Exemption for the FERC and
an Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) in conformance with Minnesota Environmental Quality
Board. However, Project evolution has resulted in multiple Project designs, layouts and scopes. As a
result, Barr staff has revised the EAW and surrender applications to reflect the changes, expending task
budgets. Barr is requesting the additional scope and budget described in the following sections to
continue to support BEC in finalizing and agency approval of the surrender application and EAW.

Project Understanding
This letter sets forth changes to the Agreement dated December 22, 2022, between BEC and Barr
Engineering Co. regarding the referenced project. Tasks are numbered relative to the December 22,
2022, agreement. The scope of professional consulting services we will provide is modified as follows:

Task #7 – Prepare EAW (As Required)
The Rapidan Dam Removal Project requires a mandatory Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW)
pursuant to Minnesota Rule 4410.4300, Subp. 27A. Barr had completed a draft EAW for the dam removal
based on prior summer 2025 Project design. The BEC Public Works Department (PW) reviewed and
commented on the draft, and Barr incorporated revisions in July 2025. BEC Public Works Department
(PW) had reviewed and commented on the draft EAW and Barr had completed revision to the EAW
based on BEC PW comments in July 2025. However, based on cost concerns, potential long-term
obligation and agency input on the Project design in late summer and fall 2025, Project design has
evolved. Barr then completed a revised draft EAW for the dam removal based the updated design in
Spring 2026. BEC PW had reviewed and commented on the revised draft EAW, Barr incorporated minor
edits from BEC PW and submitted the revised draft EAW to the BEC Property and Environmental
Resources Department (PER), the identified responsible government unit (RGU) for EAW review. PER
provided comments on the EAW that were far more extensive than Barr anticipated, both in depth and
volume of comments. As a result, Barr requested and held a meeting with PER to provide context into
Project evolution and to better define the intended scope of the EAW. Barr completed further updating of
the EAW in response to PER comments and discussion.

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Ryan Thilges, P.E.
August 12, 2026
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Barr will continue coordinating with BEC PW and PER to refine the EAW and support the review process,
including but not limited to:
•
•
•
•
•
•

Prepare a robust and well-planned project description for the environmental review process.
Inventory and review available data that will be used in the EAW and evaluate it for sufficiency
using the current regulatory expectations and guidance published by the Minnesota
Environmental Quality Board (EQB).
Draft revised and final EAW document in accordance with Minnesota Rules 4410 and EQB
Guidance - EAW Guidelines: Preparing Environmental Assessment Worksheets.
Prepare and provide the draft and final revised EAW - including text, tables, and figures – to BEC
Public Works/Parks Department for review and comment.
Address BEC’s Public Works/Parks Department comments and compile a revised EAW for
submission to the Responsible Governmental Unit (RGU), BEC’s Property and Environmental
Resources Department.
Assist BEC with addressing public and agency comments that are received after the close of the
comment period.

Schedule
The project schedule will be coordinated with BEC PW. Barr will continue to coordinate with BEC PW and
PER in support of the EAW submittal and review process.

Budget
The authorized cost for the revised scope of services is increased by the amount shown for Change
Order No. 3 Subtotal in Table 1.

Table 1

Proposed Project Budget
Task

Amount

Change Order No. 1

$138,000

Change Order No. 2

$48,500

Change Order No. 3
1. Task #7 – Prepare EAW (As Required)

$32,500

Change Order No. 3 Subtotal

$32,500

Total

$219,000

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Ryan Thilges, P.E.
August 12, 2026
Page 3

Assumptions
•

See Change Order No. 1 and 2 assumptions.

•

Barr assumes the Property and Environmental Resources Department will be responsible for
distribution and public review process of the EAW. This may include publication of a news ad,
distributing the EAW to agencies per the EQB’s EAW distribution list, providing and distributing
paper format copies of the EAW for public review, and coordinating and responding to public
comments on the EAW document.

•

Barr will respond to two defined rounds of additional comments

•

o

One round of comments from Property and Environmental Resources – Designated RGU

o

One round of combined comments from public comments and agency review – EAW
review process

Assumes EAW comment responses will be editorial in nature and will not require substantial
(greater than 40 hours total) re-writes or additional investigation.

If this Change Order to our Agreement is satisfactory, please sign the enclosed copy in the space
provided, and return it to us.
Sincerely,

Jim Herbert
Vice President
Accepted this

day of

, 20_____

BLUE EARTH COUNTY

By

Its

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Report Date: 8/26/26
BLUE EARTH COUNTY
PROJECT BID SUMMARY

Project Name: CSAH 9 Bridge (No. 07610) and Approach Grading
Project No.: SP 007-609-014
Engineer's Estimate
BIDDER
Redstone Construction, LLC
Kraemer North America, LLC
Lunda Construction Company
C.S. McCrossan Construction, Inc.
Ames Construction Inc.
S.M. Hentges & Son, Inc.

$24,705,450.50
TOTAL BID AMOUNT
$23,019,596.55
$23,648,499.55
$24,718,153.65
$26,009,083.67
$26,706,419.92
$26,726,383.20

Contract No.: 262092
Bid Opening: 8/26/2026, 10:00 AM

PERCENT OVER/UNDER
ESTIMATE
6.82% Under Est.
4.28% Under Est.
0.05% Over Est.
5.28% Over Est.
8.10% Over Est.
8.18% Over Est.

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Reconstruction of CSAH 5 - Riverfront to Summit
Engineering Design Services
Proposal Evaluation

Evaluation Criteria:
Project Understanding (10 pts)
Background & Experience (20 pts)
Work Plan (25 pts)
Cost (35 pts)
General Quality of Response (10 pts)
TOTAL SCORE
TOTAL HOURS
TOTAL COST
FINAL RANK

Bolton & Menk
Average Score
8.67
18.00
23.00
35.00
9.00

SRF
Average Score
8.33
17.00
23.00
28.67
8.33

Stonebrooke
Average Score
7.67
17.00
21.33
33.00
8.00

93.67
1862
$312,100.00
1

85.33
2369
$375,280.00
3

87.00
2145
$316,763.00
2

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MEMORANDUM
TO:

BLUE EARTH COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

FROM:

RYAN THILGES, P.E., COUNTY ENGINEER / PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR

SUBJECT:

RAPIDAN DAM & CSAH 9 BRIDGE UPDATE

DATE:

SEPTEMBER 2, 2026

CC:

JOSH MILOW, COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR

This memorandum serves as a summary update of recent activity associated with the Rapidan Dam and
CSAH 9 bridge replacement. The following activities were performed since August 4, 2026, update
provided to the County Board:

CSAH 9 BRIDGE UPDATE
1. The bridge replacement project was advertised for bids in the Mankato Free Press on July 31,
August 7 and 14. It was also posted on the MnDOT E-Advert website and the Blue Earth
County E-gram online bidding webpage.
2. On August 7, 2026, we received the USACOE permit for bridge project construction.
3. On August 13, 2026, MnDOT State Aid provided approval to issue our request for qualifications
(RFQ)for construction materials testing.
4. The construction materials testing RFQ was advertised in the Mankato Free Press on August 21,
28, and September 4th. It was also posted on the MnDOT E-Advert website and the Blue Earth
County E-gram online bidding webpage.
5. On August 26, 2026, bids were opened and delegated contract process (DCP) documents were
submitted to MnDOT to begin the contract approval process.
a. The County received six bids ranging from 6.82% under to 8.18% over its $24.7 million
cost estimate. Redstone Construction LLC of Mora, MN is the apparent low bidder.
b. Bid abstract will be posted to the County’s One Office website following bid award.
RAPIDAN DAM UPDATE
1. On July 10, 2026, we met with the FERC regarding the licensure surrender.
a. We provided a project plan development update, nearing 60% plans submittal.
b. Discussion regarding the FERC intention to act on its surrender application without the
Section 401 application, they anticipate including conditions of surrender acceptance.
c. An update on submission of the revised EAW was provided.

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2. On August 10, 2026, the FERC issued its Notice of Availability of Environmental Assessment
(EA).
a. The EA contains the FERC staffs analysis of the potential environmental effects of the
proposed surrender and proposed action and concludes that the proposed surrender, with
appropriate environmental protective measures proposed by the exemptee, would not
constitute a major federal action that would significantly affect the quality of the human
environment.
b. The EA concludes with a staff recommendation that the County proposed action as the
preferred alternative, which with best management practices would minimize effects to
environmental resources and that overall, the removal would have long term
environmental benefits.
c. All comments on the EA must be filed by September 9, 2026.
3. On August 13, 2026, we met with Barr Engineering.
a. We discussed topics for the upcoming FEMA meeting.
b. We discussed the revised EAW & submittal to BEC PER.
c. We discussed the County intent to decide between alternatives 2 and 4 by August 25,
2026.
4. On August 25, 2026, following the County Board meeting, I notified FEMA and Barr
Engineering that the County has decided to proceed with Alternative 2 (stabilized slope).
5. On August 27, 2026, we met with Barr Engineering.
a. We discussed plans to move forward with alternative 2 with work ceasing on alternative
4 on August 25th.
b. Public outreach efforts will remain on hold for the BEC Rapidan Dam County Park.
c. Barr received BEC PER comments on the EAW this week.
d. We discussed the CSAH 9 bridge project bid results.
e. FEMA anticipates publishing their environmental review by mid-September.
f. The Section 401 certification is underway.
g. Hydraulic analysis indicates that there will initially be very high velocities in the drop
section of the river that will dissipate and cut back relatively quickly.
6. On August 28, 2026, Barr met with BEC PER and their consultant engineering firm to review
EAW comments.
7. On August 28, 2026, the County provided 60% plan comments to Barr Engineering. Barr
anticipates completing of 60% plans prior to September 4th.
8. On August 31, 2026, the BEC PER department issued an acknowledgement and receipt of the
draft EAW on July 28th and notification that the EAW was incomplete.
a. It is anticipated that the subsequent revisions can be made in time to post the EAW on the
EQB monitor on either September 8th or 15th.
9. On August 31, 2026, we met with FEMA.
a. We discussed the County decision to proceed with alternative 2.
b. The County has come to agreement for acquisition of private parcels and is working with
Xcel Energy on acquiring their parcel.
c. Barr is meeting with the USACOE on September 2 to discuss the project plans and
permit considerations.
d. Once the alternative 2 60% plans are submitted to the FEMA, their staff engineer will
update the project scope of work. This will be prioritized with an estimated 1-week turnaround.

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e. Following scope of work update, FEMA will then start their environmental review
process. To speed up this process a supplemental environmental assessment is under
review by FEMA legal for alternative 2.
f. FEMA has latitude to progress the project even if permits may not be in hand. BEC will
submit the permits we have as they arrive.
g. Wetland impacts and mitigation is still to be determined. We are hopeful that no
mitigation may be needed.
h. Once the project is routed through HSEM, the County can sign the funding agreement for
federal funding authorization.
i. The County will provide 60% plans, EAW publication notice and any permits as these
items become available.
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COUNTY ATTORNEY’S OFFICE
MONTHLY REPORT

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

57

OFFICE OF BLUE EARTH COUNTY ATTORNEY
PATRICK R. MCDERMOTT
COUNTY ATTORNEY

Adult Criminal Filings

2000
2010
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
2026

Felony
221
502
638
593
571
612
555
530
560
373

GM
160
168
249
210
200
208
228
247
213
142

Misd.
526
356
209
200
203
211
176
171
165
110

Arrgn
242
188
123
88
103
67
65
84
56

(p = Pace moving average values as of 08/31/2026)
(a = Actual cases charged as of 08/31/2026)
These numbers do not reflect the 151 reviewed and declined cases, 253 Reopen cases, 19 expungement requests, 15 appeal cases and
5 post-conviction requests received since January 2026

900
800

700
600
Felony

500

GM
400

Misd.
Arrgn

300
200
100
0
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

58

OFFICE OF BLUE EARTH COUNTY ATTORNEY
PATRICK R. MCDERMOTT
COUNTY ATTORNEY

Types of Adult Criminal Felony Case Filings
300

250

Murder

200

Person
Property

150

Firearms
Traffic

100

Election Law
Misc.

50

0
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

2004
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
2026

Murder
1
2
0
1
0
0
1
2
6
5
5
2
6
2
1

Person Property
81
172
183
119
230
172
222
115
203
208
217
179
219
155
247
147
211
125
187
104
197
140
206
94
238
84
237
116
158
77

Drugs Firearms
97
43
247
8
311
12
289
14
274
11
246
11
258
17
165
10
195
26
167
26
157
22
110
23
108
23
108
24
72
16

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Traffic
5
21
19
11
6
12
14
22
25
21
28
41
22
33
22

Election
Law
0
0
0
1
5
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0

Misc.
20
51
69
66
63
58
48
42
41
38
40
47
51
38
25

59

OFFICE OF BLUE EARTH COUNTY ATTORNEY
PATRICK R. MCDERMOTT
COUNTY ATTORNEY

Juvenile Filings
2007
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
2026

Felony
118
61
50
81
38
48
67
44
43
46
24
16

GM

Misd.

Div

17
20
42
18
22
20
20
46
34
17
11

354

120

358

103

413

63

212

43

200

68

211

89

265

93

280

90

213

35

162

44

108

29

(p = Pace moving average values as of 08/31/2026)
(a = Actual cases charged as of 08/31/2026)
These numbers do not reflect the 4 decline case and 123 re-opened cases since January 2026
450
400
350
300

Felony
250
GM
Misd.

200

Div
150
100
50
0
2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

60

OFFICE OF BLUE EARTH COUNTY ATTORNEY
PATRICK R. MCDERMOTT
COUNTY ATTORNEY

Types of Juvenile Felony Case Filings
60

50
Murder
40

Person
Property

30

Drugs
Juvenile Weapons
Traffic

20

Poss Weapon on School Property
Misc.

10

2007
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
2026

Murder
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0

Person Property
43
52
21
29
25
17
54
15
23
13
22
16
16
26
16
14
8
13
19
14
12
8
8
5

Drugs
9
10
10
9
4
8
4
4
0
1
2
1

Juvenile
Weapons
0
1
3
3
0
0
0
1
1
3
2
1

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

2026

2025

2024

2023

2022

2021

2020

2019

2018

2017

2016

2015

2014

2013

2012

2011

2010

2009

2008

2007

0

Traffic
3
0
0
0
0
1
2
1
4
2
0
0

Poss
Weapon
on School
Property
7
0
0
0
0
0
2
1
1
0
0
0

Misc.
3
0
1
1
0
0
4
0
5
4
0
0

61

OFFICE OF BLUE EARTH COUNTY ATTORNEY
PATRICK R. MCDERMOTT
COUNTY ATTORNEY

Child Protection Filings
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

CHIPS

2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
2026

CHIPS
55
66
39
61
45
64
52
43
50
80
51
46
59
46
52
46
71
47

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

2026

TPR

TPR
14
19
8
13
21
15
23
27
21
23
16
25
24
28
16
19
21
14

(p = Pace moving average values as of 08/31/2026)
(a = Actual cases charged as of 08/31/2026)

NOTE: These numbers do not reflect the 344 TIP Meetings and 149 SART Meetings for School Year 2025-2026
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

62

OFFICE OF BLUE EARTH COUNTY ATTORNEY
PATRICK R. MCDERMOTT
COUNTY ATTORNEY

Family/Commitment

2007
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
2026

NonPaternity Support Commitment
76
142
51
60
129
46
57
110
48
73
126
45
54
189
62
55
137
64
52
100
71
49
95
58
41
110
66
44
103
52
20
99
62
13
66
41

(p = Pace moving average values as of 08/31/2026)
(a = Actual cases charged as of 08/31/2026)
200
180
160
140
120
100
80
60
40
20
0
2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026
Paternity

Non-Support

Commitment

These numbers do not reflect the 32 Establishment, 11 Modifications along with
35 Re-open Modifications, 5 Re-open Contempt, 27 Re-open other cases and
4 Re-open Guardianship/Conservatorships
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

63

OFFICE OF BLUE EARTH COUNTY ATTORNEY
PATRICK R. MCDERMOTT
COUNTY ATTORNEY

Civil Cases

2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
2026

Civil
Contract Data
Land
Legal
Social
Tax
Action/Misc Review
Practices Forfeitures Related Opinion Services Court
26
30
9
11
33
19
22
56
36
25
14
136
57
22
31
50
21
29
13
104
21
21
27
43
80
27
6
104
20
27
57
39
44
18
14
83
10
48
48
28
101
20
22
66
17
21
88
22
74
28
25
46
10
26
60
18
114
14
13
43
10
40
61
25
123
24
22
55
6
82
73
38
154
25
15
45
8
96
69
31
78
27
24
38
2
93
78
16
52
18
16
25
1
62
52
16
(p = Pace moving average values as of 08/31/2026)
(a = Actual cases charged as of 08/31/2026)

2026
Tax Court
4%

Civil Action/Misc
22%

Social Services
22%

Contract Review
8%
Data Practices
7%
Legal Opinion
26%
Land Related
0%
Civil Action/Misc

Contract Review

Data Practices

Forfeitures

Land Related

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Forfeitures
11%

Legal Opinion

Social Services

Tax Court

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Official Proceedings of the
Board of Commissioners
Blue Earth County, Minnesota

August 25, 2026

The County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioners’ Room at 9:00
AM. Present were Commissioners Kip Bruender, Patty O’Connor, Kevin Paap, Mark
Piepho, and Vance Stuehrenberg. Also present were County Administrator Joshua W.
Milow, County Attorney Pat McDermott, and Administrative Assistant Stephanie Jahnke.
The meeting was called to order.
Pledge
All present said the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Agenda Review
Commissioner Paap moved and Commissioner Piepho seconded the motion to
approve the agenda with the addition of a settlement agreement. The motion carried.
2026-291
County Ditch 56, Acceptance Hearing
Chair O’Connor opened the County Ditch 56, Acceptance Hearing.
Commissioner Paap moved and Commissioner Stuehrenberg seconded the
motion to approve the agenda. The motion carried. 2026-292
Mr. Jordan Willemssen, County Drainage Systems Coordinator, presented the
following items to the Board:
Commissioner Paap moved and Commissioner Piepho seconded the motion to
accept the jurisdictional documents into the legal record. The motion carried. 2026-293
Mr. Jacob Mueller, ISG, presented the Engineer’s Report.

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Chair O’Connor opened the public comment portion of the hearing. There being
no comments, the public comment portion of the hearing was closed.
Commissioner Paap moved and Commissioner Stuehrenberg seconded the
motion to approve the following:
State of Minnesota
Before the
Blue Earth County Board of Commissioners
Sitting as the Drainage Authority for
County Ditch 56
In the Matter of:
Acceptance of contract for repairs to
County Ditch 56, Branch 3

ORDER FOR PUBLIC HEARING:
Acceptance of Contract

The Blue Earth County Board of Commissioners, sitting as the Drainage Authority for
County Ditch 56, having received the Engineer’s Acceptance Report and notice that the
contract for construction of County Ditch 56, Branch 3 petitioned repairs under MN
statute 103E.227, is complete pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 103E.555, having noticed and
conducted a public hearing on the completed petitioned work, and based on the record
and proceedings, the Blue Earth County Drainage Authority moved to adopt the
following Findings and Order:
Findings:
1.

The Blue Earth County Board is the Drainage Authority for County Ditch 56.

2.

The County Ditch 56 Drainage Authority finds that it has jurisdiction over these
proceedings.

3.

Blue Earth County utilizes a County Administrator organizational plan. The Blue
Earth County Administrator has assumed the powers and duties assigned to the
auditor under Minnesota Statutes, chapter 103E.

4.

On November 25, 2024, a petition to Impound, Reroute, and Divert portions of
County Ditch 56, Branch 3, was received on behalf of petitioners from Minnesota
Valley Lands, LLC., and U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, a bureau of the U.S.
Department of the Interior.

5.

Drainage Authority attorney, Kale R. Van Bruggen, of Rinke-Noonan, reviewed the
petition and determined that it meets all the necessary requirements for this
proceeding under Minnesota Statute, 103E.227.

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6.

No bond is required for this petitioned proceeding, as one of the petitioners is a
federal agency.

7.

On December 17, 2024, Charles J. Brandel, of ISG, was appointed as engineer
for this petitioned proceeding, and ordered to produce and submit an Engineer’s
Advisory Report.

8.

Blue Earth County Property & Environmental Resources Department, Drainage
Management staff received a draft Engineer’s Advisory Report, from the appointed
engineering staff on January 10, 2025, for the proposed petition and repairs for
County Ditch 56, Branch 3.

9.

An informational landowner meeting was held on January 30, 2025, to discuss the
proposed plans of the petitioned reroute for County Ditch 56, Branch 3.

10.

On March 25, 2025, the drainage authority held a public hearing to discuss the
petitioned repairs, plans and cost estimates.

11.

Due to the engineer’s cost estimate for the proposed petitioned repairs exceeding
$175,000, public bidding and a public hearing were required to be completed under
MS 103E.227.

12.

On May 27, 2025, the Drainage Authority approved and awarded the repair
contract to Selly Excavating in the amount of $640,945.75.

13.

A signed repair contract is part of the record for this ordered repair.

14.

The engineering firm has determined that the repairs and contract have been
completed and are in satisfactory condition according to the engineer’s plans and
specifications for this repair.

15.

Upon completion of construction affecting portions of County Ditch 56, the
appointed engineer inspected the construction and prepared a report to the
Drainage Authority showing the contract price, the amount paid on certificates, the
unpaid balance, if any, and the work that is completed under the contract.

16.

The engineer has concluded that the work was performed according to the plans
and specifications for the improvement, was performed within the right-of-way for
which damages have been determined and paid and was performed by the
contractor in a timely and workmanlike manner.

17.

The engineer has concluded that all amounts under the contract, including change
orders and penalties, if any, have been duly paid to the contractors and that any
retainage should be released to the contractor as provided in the contract.

18.

On July 9, 2026, the engineer filed the Acceptance of Contract Report with
drainage management staff.

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19.

Upon receipt of the engineer’s report, the auditor set a time and location for a
hearing on the report, gave notice of the hearing by publication, by mail to affected
landowners and by posting at the meeting place at least ten days before the
hearing, and included an invitation in the notice that a party objecting to the
acceptance of the contract may appear and be heard.

20.

Pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 103E.555, subd. 3, a public hearing must be noticed by
mail to petitioners, owners of property, and political subdivisions likely to be
affected by the repair in the repair report.

21.

During the public hearing portion of the proceedings, the hearing was open for
public comments to be given.

22.

The County Ditch 56 drainage system petitioned repairs under 103E.227 have
been completed in accordance with the agreed plans and specifications.
Order:

Based on the foregoing Findings and the entire record of proceedings before the Board,
the Board acting as the Drainage Authority for County Ditch 56, hereby orders as follows:
1. The contract herein is accepted as complete for County Ditch 56, Branch 3, petitioned
repairs under MN statute 103.227.
2. Any retainage under the contract shall be released to the contractor upon proof of
release of all liens of subcontractors or materials related to the petitioned repair
contract.
3. The auditor of Blue Earth County is ordered to pay the balance due on the contract, if
any, and the costs of the petitioned repairs as provided by Minn. Stat. Ch. 103E,
including damages payments as outlined in the Acceptance of Contract Report for the
petitioner repairs.
After discussion, the Board Chair called the question. Upon vote, the Chair declared the
motion passed and the Findings and Order adopted.
The motion carried. 2026-294
County Ditch 73, Acceptance Hearing
Chair O’Connor opened the County Ditch 73, Acceptance Hearing.
Commissioner Stuehrenberg moved and Commissioner Bruender seconded the
motion to approve the agenda. The motion carried. 2026-295
Mr. Jordan Willemssen, County Drainage Systems Coordinator, presented the
following items to the Board:
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Commissioner Bruender moved and Commissioner Piepho seconded the motion
to accept the jurisdictional documents into the legal record. The motion carried. 2026296
Mr. Jacob Mueller, ISG, presented the Engineer’s Report.
Chair O’Connor opened the public comment portion of the meeting. There being
no comments, the public comment portion of the hearing was closed.
Commissioner Bruender moved and Commissioner Stuehrenberg seconded the
motion to approve the following:
State of Minnesota
Before the
Blue Earth County Board of Commissioners
Sitting as the Drainage Authority for
County Ditch 73

In the Matter of:
Acceptance of Contract Hearing for
repairs to County Ditch 73

Order for Public Hearing:
Acceptance of Contract

The Blue Earth County Board of Commissioners, sitting as the Drainage Authority for
County Ditch 73 (CD 73), having received the Engineer’s Acceptance Report and notice
that the contract for construction of County Ditch 73 repairs is complete pursuant to Minn.
Stat. § 103E.555, having noticed and conducted a public hearing on the completed repair
work, and based on the record and proceedings, the Blue Earth County Drainage
Authority moved to adopt the following Findings and Order:
Findings:
1.

The Blue Earth County Board is the Drainage Authority for County Ditch 73.

2.

The County Ditch 73 Drainage Authority finds that it has jurisdiction over these
proceedings.

3.

Blue Earth County utilizes a County Administrator organizational plan. The Blue
Earth County Administrator has assumed the powers and duties assigned to the
auditor under Minnesota Statutes, chapter 103E.

4.

Based off in-field inspections and televising of various areas of subsurface tile
throughout the CD 73 watershed, an engineering repair plan was developed with
a cost estimate.

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5.

On November 12, 2024, an informational landowner meeting was held to discuss
and review the repair plans and costs with CD 73 benefitted landowners.

6.

Requests for quotes for the repair report were solicited from multiple contractors,
with only one contractor submitting a quote on August 29, 2025.

7.

On September 9, 2025, bids were opened and Leland Drainage and Excavating
was the sole bidder with a lump sum quote of $122,535.00 for the CD 73 repairs
and awarded the repair contract.

8.

Signed contracts were secured for these repairs.

9.

The engineering firm has determined that the repairs and contract have been
completed and are in satisfactory condition according to the engineer’s plans and
specifications for this repair.

10.

Upon completion of construction affecting portions of County Ditch 73, the
appointed engineer inspected the construction and prepared a report to the
Drainage Authority showing the contract price, the amount paid on certificates, the
unpaid balance, if any, and the work that is completed under the contract.

11.

The engineer has concluded that the work was performed according to the plans
and specifications for the improvement, was performed within the right-of-way for
which damages have been determined and paid and was performed by the
contractor in a timely and workmanlike manner.

12.

The engineer has concluded that all amounts under the contract, including change
orders and penalties, if any, have been duly paid to the contractors and that any
retainage should be released to the contractor as provided in the contract.

13.

On July 9, 2026, the engineer filed the Acceptance of Contract Report with
drainage authority management staff.

14.

The engineering firm has determined that the repairs and contract have been
completed and are in satisfactory condition according to the engineer’s plans and
specifications for this repair.

15.

Pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 103E.555, subd. 3, a public hearing must be noticed by
mail to petitioners, owners of property, and political subdivisions likely to be
affected by the repair in the repair report.

16.

Upon receipt of the engineer’s report, the auditor set a time and location for a
hearing on the report, gave notice of the hearing by publication, by mail to affected
landowners and by posting at the meeting place at least ten days before the
hearing, and included an invitation in the notice that a party objecting to the
acceptance of the contract may appear and be heard.

17.

On July 28, 2026, by a signed order, the final hearing for the Acceptance of
Contract Hearing was set.

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18.

Pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 103E.555, subd. 3, a public hearing must be noticed by
mail to petitioners, owners of property, and political subdivisions likely to be
affected by the repair in the repair report.

19.

During the public hearing portion of the proceedings, the hearing was open for
public comments to be given.

20.

The County Ditch 73 drainage system repairs have been completed in accordance
with the agreed plans and specifications.
Order:

Based on the foregoing Findings and the entire record of proceedings before the Board,
the Board acting as the Drainage Authority for County Ditch 73, hereby orders as follows:
1. The contract herein is accepted as complete for County Ditch 73, which were
previously approved by County Ditch 73 Drainage Authority.
2. Any retainage under the contract shall be released to the contractor upon proof of
release of all liens of subcontractors or materials related to the repair contract.
3. The auditor of Blue Earth County is ordered to pay the balance due on the contract, if
any, and the costs of the petitioned repairs as provided by Minn. Stat. Ch. 103E,
including damages payments as outlined in the Acceptance of Contract Report for the
petitioner repairs.
After discussion, the Board Chair called the question. Upon vote, the Chair declared the
motion passed and the Findings and Order adopted.
The motion carried. 2026-297
Drainage
Mr. Jordan Willemssen, County Drainage Systems Coordinator, presented the
following items to the Board:
Commissioner Bruender moved and Commissioner Paap seconded the motion to
approve the following:
State of Minnesota
Before the
Blue Earth County Board
Sitting as the Drainage Authority For
Judicial Ditch 23

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In the Matter of:
Public Hearing for Repairs to Portions
of Judicial Ditch 23

Order for Public Hearing

At a public meeting conducted by the Blue Earth County Board, sitting as the Drainage
Authority for Judicial Ditch 23, on August 25, 2026, it was moved and seconded to adopt
the following Findings and Order:
Findings:
1. The Blue Earth County Board is the Drainage Authority for Judicial Ditch 23.
2. Blue Earth County utilizes a County Administrator organizational plan. The Blue Earth
County Administrator has assumed the powers and duties assigned to the auditor
under Minnesota Statutes, chapter 103E.
3. The Engineer’s Repair Report, dated June 11, 2026, was received by Blue Earth
County Property & Environmental Resources Department staff.
4. An informational landowner meeting was held on June 11, 2026, to discuss the draft
repair report and discuss costs and potential options.
Order:
Based on the foregoing Findings and the entire record of proceedings before the Board,
the Board acting as the Drainage Authority for Judicial Ditch 23, hereby orders as follows:
1. A hearing on the repair report dated June 11, 2026, for Judicial Ditch 23, shall be held
on September 15, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. at the 2nd floor, Board of Commissioner’s room
at the Blue Earth County Historic Courthouse, 204 South 5th St., Mankato, MN.
2. At least ten days before the hearing, the Blue Earth County Property & Environmental
Resources Department shall mail notice of the time and location of the hearing to
petitioners, owners of property, and political subdivisions likely to be affected by the
proposed drainage project in the Repair Report.
After discussion, the Board Chair called the question. Upon vote, the Chair declared the
motion passed and the Findings and Order adopted.
The motion carried. 2026-298
Commissioner Paap moved and Commissioner Bruender seconded the motion to
accept the low bid of $378,852.55 from Leland Drainage and Excavating, LLC for the
Judicial Ditch 33 repairs. The motion carried. 2026-299

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Medical Examiners Contract Renewal
Mr. Jeff Wersal, Sheriff, presented the following item to the Board:
Commissioner Bruender moved and Commissioner Stuehrenberg seconded the
motion to approve the renewal contract with River Valley Forensic Services effective
January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2028 with no change in cost. The motion
carried. 2026-300
Planning and Zoning
Mr. Scott Salsbury, Sr. Land Use Planner, Ms. Jennifer Mocol-Johnson, Land
Use Planner, and Mr. Erickson Schafer, Land Use Planner, presented the following
items to the Board:
A public comment period was allowed for each of the following items. No
comments were heard unless otherwise noted. Public comments were heard from the
following:
•

Lou Schwartzkopf, Mankato, MN

•

Mariah Seller, St. Peter, MN

•

Ava Corey-Gruenes, Mankato, MN

There being no further comments, the public comment portion of the hearing was
closed.
Commissioner Stuehrenberg moved and Commissioner Bruender seconded the
motion to approve the following:
Interim Ordinance
Establishing a Moratorium on
The Permitting of Data Centers
Within Blue Earth County.
Whereas, the purpose of this Interim Ordinance is to protect the public health, safety, and
general welfare of residents of Blue Earth County by temporarily prohibiting the
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establishment, expansion, or permitting of data centers while the County undertakes a
comprehensive evaluation to develop appropriate performance standards, zoning
controls, and regulatory frameworks for such facilities; and
Whereas, the Planning Agency of the County prepared an amendment proposal and
completed a report pertaining to staff report PC 11-26, a copy of said report has been
presented to the Planning Commission and County Board; and,
Whereas, the Planning Commission of the County on the 5th day of August 2026,
following proper notice held a public meeting regarding the amendment, and following
discussion, voted unanimously to forward the Ordinance Amendment to the County Board
with a recommendation for approval; and,
Whereas, the County Board finds that Data Centers are an emerging land use with
significant impacts related to energy demand, water consumption, noise, heat generation,
stormwater management, and land use compatibility; and
Whereas, the County’s existing zoning and performance standards do not expressly
regulate or impose specific standards for the issuance of interim or conditional use
permits related to data centers, nor adequately address the impacts of data centers; and
Whereas, Minnesota Statutes Section 394.34 authorizes counties to adopt interim
ordinances to regulate, restrict, or prohibit land uses while studies or plans are being
conducted; and
Whereas, the County intends to conduct an evaluation of existing impacts due to data
center development within each of the townships for which Blue Earth County is the
regulatory authority for zoning; and
Whereas, a temporary moratorium is necessary to allow the County sufficient time to
evaluate, draft, and adopt appropriate regulations; and
Whereas, this Interim Ordinance is adopted pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Sections
394.21 to 394.37, including the authority to adopt interim ordinances under Section
394.34;
Whereas, the Blue Earth County Board of Commissioners finds:
1. An interim ordinance in alignment with the County Land Use Plan, Land Use
Objective #1, prohibiting the permitting and establishment of data centers within
the jurisdiction is necessary for the purpose of protecting the planning process
and the health, safety, and welfare of the residents of Blue Earth County, for up
to one year from the date of adoption.
2. It is in the interests of public health, safety, and the general welfare of impose a
moratorium and adopt an interim ordinance to prohibit the permitting and
establishment of data centers in Blue Earth County.

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3. Minnesota Statutes Section 394.21 grants counties the authority to regulate land
development by adopting and amending official controls.
4. Minnesota Statutes Section 394.34 allows counties to pass a resolution to halt
development of a particular use, if the county conducts an evaluation in pursuit of
amending their zoning ordinance.
Now, Therefore, Be It Ordained, by the Blue Earth County Board of Commissioners,
that the interim ordinance to prohibit the permitting and establishment of data centers,
as shown in Attachment 1, is hereby adopted.
This interim ordinance shall become effective upon its passage.
The motion carried. 2026-301
Commissioner Bruender moved and Commissioner Stuehrenberg seconded the
motion to approve the following:
Resolution granting approval
Of the Preliminary Plat
Of Helicopter Land LLC
In the SW ¼ Of The SE ¼ Of Section 4
Beauford Township (T-106-N, R-26-W)
Whereas, Bradley and Wendy Caldwell owner of the following real estate in the County
of Blue Earth, Minnesota, to wit:
As defined on the Helicopter Land LLC Preliminary Plat; and
Whereas, the Planning Agency of the County has completed a review of the application
and made a report pertaining to said request (PC 15-26), a copy of said report has been
presented to the Planning Commission; and,
Whereas; the Planning Commission of the County on the 5th day of August 2026,
following proper notice held a public hearing regarding the request, and following due
consideration of presented testimony and information, voted unanimously to forward the
matter to the County Board with a recommendation for approval subject to conditions
included in staff report PC 15-26 and,
Whereas; the County Board on the 25th day of August 2026, held a public hearing
regarding the request, and following due consideration of presented testimony and
information, voted unanimously to approve the request subject to conditions included in
staff report PC 15-26 and,
Whereas, the Blue Earth County Board of Commissioners finds:
1. That the proposed Preliminary Plat conforms with the County Land Use Plan which
states: “The County will support orderly growth and limit the development of uses

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that may eventually require the extension of urban utilities outside of municipal
areas.”
2. That the proposed Preliminary Plat conforms with the provisions of the Land Division
Chapter and the Zoning Chapter of the County Code.
3. That with proper stormwater management and maintenance that conforms to the
requirements of the MPCA Construction Stormwater Permit and previously
developed SWPPP, the proposed Preliminary Plat will not adversely increase the
quantity of water runoff.
4. That with proper stormwater management and maintenance that conform to the
requirements of the MPCA Construction Stormwater Permit and previously
developed SWPPP, the proposed Preliminary Plat will not create a potential pollution
hazard.
5. That the establishment of the proposed subdivision will not impede the normal and
orderly development and improvement of surrounding vacant property for
predominant uses in the area.
6. That soil conditions are adequate to accommodate the proposed subdivision.
Now Therefore Be It Resolved, by the Blue Earth County Board of Commissioners,
that the request for approval of the Preliminary Plat of Helicopter Land LLC is hereby
Approved with the following conditions:
1. That any amendments to the Preliminary Plat shall be submitted for review with the
submittal of a Final Plat application.
2. That the Preliminary Plat approval shall be valid for 12 months as required by the
Land Division Chapter of the County.
The motion carried. 2026-302
Commissioner Bruender moved and Commissioner Stuehrenberg seconded the
motion to approve the following:
Resolution Granting Approval of an After-the-Fact Interim Use Permit for the
cumulative movement of more than 50 cubic yards of material in the Shoreland
District in the Southeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter
of Section 21, Jamestown Township. (T-109-N, R-25-W).
WHEREAS, the owners of the following real estate in the County of Blue Earth,
Minnesota, to wit:

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Part of the Southeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section 21, Jamestown
Township, (T-109-N, R-25-W), Blue Earth County, Minnesota, as shown on
Attachment A – Location Map.
WHEREAS, the Planning Agency of the County has completed a review of the
application and made a report pertaining to said request (PC 16-26), a copy of said
report has been presented to the Planning Commission; and,
WHEREAS, the request is consistent with the Land Use Plan and Agriculture District
Interim Uses, as authorized by the Blue Earth County Board of Commissioners; and,
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the County on the 5th Day of August 2026,
following proper notice held a public hearing regarding the request, and following due
consideration of presented testimony and information, voted unanimously to forward the
matter to the County Board with a recommendation for approval subject to conditions
contained in staff report PC 16-26; and
WHEREAS, the County Board on the 25th Day of August 2026, held a public hearing
regarding the request, and following due consideration of presented testimony and
information, voted to approve the request subject to conditions contained in staff report
PC 16-26 and,
WHEREAS, the Blue Earth County Board of Commissioners finds:
a) That the proposed use conforms with the county land use plan. The Plan includes a
Natural Resources Goal that states, “Protect, enhance and restore aquatic and
natural resources for current and the future generations, and protect the quantity and
quality of groundwater resources to ensure long term sustainability of groundwater
supplies.” With proper erosion control, and temporary and permanent establishment
of vegetation, the proposed use will conform with the county land use plan.
b) That the applicants have indicated that temporary sediment areas need to be
cleaned out, eroded areas regraded, and the site reseeded.
c) That with proper erosion control, and temporary and permanent establishment of
vegetation, the proposed use should not affect the water quality of the county.
d) That no impervious surface will be added to the site. The site will be leveled and
revegetated. Therefore, the use of existing fill from the sediment collection areas,
and seeding will not adversely increase the quantity of runoff.
e) According to the USDA Soils Map, the soil is a mixture of loam and clay loam, and
muck (near the wetlands). Within the proposed project area, and considering the
area that the fill will be placed, the soil conditions are adequate to accommodate the
proposed use, and the natural soils on the property are adequate for the placement
of the septic system for the future dwelling.
f) That with proper site management, and management of the stormwater system, the
proposed use will not create a potential pollution hazard.

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g) That adequate utility, access roads, drainage and other necessary facilities have
been provided to accommodate the proposed use. The existing utilities and
infrastructure, including access is sufficient.
h) That the standard for addressing adequate measures to provide sufficient off-street
parking and loading spacing to serve the proposed use does not apply to the
proposal.
i) That no traffic issues are to be generated by the proposed use. There should be no
traffic congestion or traffic hazards resulting from the proposed use or impact to
nearby roads.
j) That the predominant use of the area is agricultural, and the nearest neighboring
residence is just over 1,100 feet away (to the East). Therefore, the proposed use
will not be injurious to the use and enjoyment of other property in the immediate
vicinity for the purposes already permitted.
k) That the establishment of the interim use for grading will not impede the normal and
orderly development and improvement of surrounding vacant property for the
agricultural, conservation, or residential uses in the area.
l) That the completion of grading activity should not create issues related to offensive
odor, fumes, dust, noise, and vibration, and will not constitute a nuisance.
m) That the density of proposed residential development is not greater than the density
of the surrounding neighborhood or not greater than the density indicated by the
applicable zoning district standard does not apply to this proposal as it is located
within the Agriculture district, which does not have associated density standards
related to grading.
n) That intensity of proposed commercial or industrial development standard does not
apply to this proposal as the project does not involve a commercial or industrial
related use.
o) That site-specific conditions and such other conditions are established as required
for the protection of the public's health, safety, morals, and general welfare. Site
specific conditions have been added for stormwater and vegetation management to
protect the public health, safety, morals and general welfare.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Blue Earth County Board of
Commissioners, that the Interim Use Permit is hereby granted with the following
conditions:
1. The applicant must coordinate with the Blue Earth County Property and
Environmental Resources staff to verify that all activities near mapped wetlands—
particularly sediment clearing areas and spillway locations—comply with the
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2. No work may occur within mapped wetlands. Any activity occurring close to wetland
boundaries requires confirmation from the Blue Earth County Property and
Environmental Resources staff before commencing.
3. Prior to construction, the applicant must confirm that the northern spillway design
does not outlet directly into a mapped wetland. If any outlet is found to discharge into
the wetland, additional review and approval under WCA rules will be required.
4. Grading, excavation, and fill activities are limited to the quantified amount (cubic
yards) and location identified in the Site Plan and description provided by the
applicant.
5. Grading shall not alter drainage patterns in a way that increases runoff onto adjacent
properties.
6. The applicant must ensure that the erosion control practices are maintained until
permanent vegetation is established. This includes providing adequate protection for
stockpile areas, and BMPs to ensure sediment migration does not occur to the
Unnamed watercourse and nearby wetlands.
7. All disturbed areas in the project area must be seeded, mulched, or otherwise
stabilized within 7-days of final grading.
8. Grading, excavation, soil stockpiling, vegetation management, and fill activities for
the proposed project are limited to extent and areas identified in the applicant’s Site
Plan and Erosion Control Plan.
9. If any new outlet is proposed to discharge directly into the Public Watercourse, the
applicant must obtain a Public Waters Work Permit from the appropriate regulatory
agency. If outlets are located above the OHWL and do not directly discharge,
permitting may not be required; however, changes in flow patterns must be
evaluated.
10. Any proposed changes to the plans must be submitted to Property and
Environmental Resources staff for review.
This Interim Use Permit shall become effective immediately upon its passage and
without publication.
The motion carried. 2026-303
Commissioner Stuehrenberg moved and Commissioner Paap seconded the
motion to approve the following:
Ordinance Amendment
To Chapter 14 and Chapter 24 of the Blue Earth County Code of Ordinances
To Allow Seasonal produce/farm stands and
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Commercial outdoor recreational areas in Shoreland Districts.
The ordinance amends the definition of both uses and
updates the associated standards for these uses in County Code
Whereas, Minnesota Statutes 394.21 to 394.37 gives Counties the authority to regulate
land development by adopting and amending Official Controls to protect the public
health, safety, and welfare: and,
Whereas, the Planning Agency of the County prepared an amendment proposal and
completed a report pertaining to staff report PC 17-26, a copy of said report has been
presented to the Planning Commission and County Board; and,
Whereas, the Planning Commission of the County on the 5th day of August 2026,
following proper notice held a public meeting regarding the amendment, and following
discussion, voted unanimously to forward the Ordinance Amendment to the County
Board with a recommendation for approval; and,
Whereas, the County Board of Commissioners on the 25th day of August 2026, following
proper notice, held a public hearing regarding the request, and following due
consideration of presented testimony and information, voted unanimously to adopt the
proposed amendment; and,
Whereas, the Blue Earth County Board of Commissioners finds:
1. Minnesota Statute, Chapter 394.21 grants counties the authority to regulate land
development by adopting and amending official controls.
2. The revised definitions for Farm stands and Commercial outdoor recreation
areas protects the public health, safety and general welfare by clarifying
applicable standards.
3. That the revised standards help clarify the review process for rural commercial
uses.
4. That this amendment is consistent with the Blue Earth County Land Use Plan’s
Land Use Objective #1: Maintain ordinances that appropriately respond to the
residential, agricultural, industrial and commercial trends of Blue Earth County.
Now Therefore Be it Ordained, by the Blue Earth County Board of Commissioners,
that the proposed amendments in Chapter 14 and Chapter 24 of the Blue Earth County
Code, as shown in Attachment 1, is hereby adopted.
This amendment shall become effective upon passage.
The motion carried. 2026-304

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Administration
Mr. Joshua W. Milow, County Administrator, presented the following items to the
Board:
Commissioner Paap moved and Commissioner Stuehrenberg seconded the
motion to approve the August 11, 2026, Board Minutes. The motion carried. 2026-305
Commissioner Stuehrenberg moved and Commissioner Bruender seconded the
motion to approve the following bills:
For the week of August 6-12, 2026 totaling $3,671,461.70
For the week of August 13-19, 2026 totaling $2,425,743.16
The motion carried. 2026-306
Commissioner Stuehrenberg moved and Commissioner Piepho seconded the
motion to authorize the recruitment for a Human Resources Coordinator – Employee
Relations & Compliance (7) (Human Resources). The motion carried. 2026-307
Commissioner Bruender moved and Commissioner Piepho seconded the motion
to accept the LG214 Premises Permit Application from the Waseca Hockey Association
to conduct on-site gambling at Indian Island Winery 18018 – 631st Avenue located in
McPherson Township. The motion carried. 2026-308
Committee Reports
The Commissioners reported on committee meetings they have participated in
since the last Board Meeting. Some of the meetings included AMC Legislative Platform
Call, AMC Strategic Planning and Board Meeting, Blue Earth County Farm Bureau
Annual Meeting, Canvass Meeting, Community Liaison Meeting, Congressman Finstad
Roundtable, County Board Work Session, County Ditches 88 & 93 Discussion,
Drainage Work Group, Joint Meeting with Nicollet County, Judicial Ditch 36 Landowner
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Meeting, Judicial Ditch 36 Meeting, MICA Board Meeting, Minnesota Transportation
Alliance Board Meeting, MRCI Day Services Summer Picnic, NACo Finance pensions
and Intergovernmental Affairs Meeting, Region 9 Board Meeting, Steele County
Agribusiness Luncheon, TdS Board Meeting, University of Minnesota Drainage
Conference.
Closed Meeting
Commissioner Stuehrenberg moved and Commissioner Piepho seconded the
motion to close the Board meeting pursuant to Minn. Stat. 13D, subd.3(b) at 9:51 AM.
The County Board meeting was reopened at 10:38 AM.
Commissioner Stuehrenberg moved and Commissioner Bruender seconded the
motion to approve the settlement agreement. The motion carried. 2026-309
Human Services
Mr. Phil Claussen, Human Services Director presented the following item to the
Board:
Commissioner Paap moved and Commissioner Piepho seconded the motion to
appoint Mr. Josh Berkenpas to the Human Services Advisory Committee. The motion
carried. 2026-310
Ms. Sarah Johnson, Human Services Supervisor presented Adult Foster Care
Licensing as an informational item.
Ms. Lanette Ayers, Human Services Supervisor, presented on Adult Protection
as an informational item.

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MICA UPDATE
Mr. Nathan Jesson, Executive Director, Ms. Nancy Silesky, Health & Human
Services Liaison, Ms. Amber Backhaus, Transportation Liaison, and Mr. John-Paul
Yakes, Environment Liaison presented the 2026 MICA End of Session Report to the
County Board.
Commissioner Paap moved and Commissioner Stuehrenberg seconded the
motion to recess the meeting at 11:38 AM. The motion carried. 2026-311
Commissioner Paap moved and Commissioner Stuehrenberg seconded the
motion to adjourn the meeting at 1:05 PM. The motion carried. 2026-312
_________________________
Patty O’Connor, Board Chair

____________________________
Joshua W. Milow, County Administrator

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CITY OF ST PETER
COMMISSIONER OF REVENUE
COMMISSIONER OF REVENUE
COMMISSIONER OF REVENUE
CONFIDENTIAL VENDOR
CONFIDENTIAL VENDOR
CONFIDENTIAL VENDOR
CONFIDENTIAL VENDOR
CONFIDENTIAL VENDOR
CONFIDENTIAL VENDOR
CONFIDENTIAL VENDOR
CONFIDENTIAL VENDOR
CONFIDENTIAL VENDOR
CONFIDENTIAL VENDOR
CONFIDENTIAL VENDOR
CONFIDENTIAL VENDOR
CONFIDENTIAL VENDOR

SERVICES
MEDICAL COMMON CARRIERS
CONTRACTED SERVICES
OTHER FEES
RENTAL ASSISTANCE
CUSTODIAL SUPPLIES
EXPENDABLE EQUIPMENT
LIBRARY COLLECTION
LIBRARY MATERIALS DONATED
OFFICE SUPPLIES
PAYMENT FOR RECIPIENT
PUBLIC HEALTH SUPPLIES
OFFICE SUPPLIES
OTHER FEES
REGISTRATION FEES
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
CELLULAR PHONE EXPENSE
EQUIPMENT-PURCHASED
OFFICE SUPPLIES
RENTAL ASSISTANCE
PW CONSULTANTS SERV
BURIAL COSTS
PAYMENT FOR RECIPIENT
CONTINGENCY CAPITAL
EQUIPMENT-PURCHASED
GASOLINE/DIESEL/FUELS
REGIONAL PROJECT FUNDS
RENTAL ASSISTANCE
EQUIPMENT-PURCHASED
PROGRAM SUPPLIES
WAIVERED SERVICES
MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
EQUIPMENT-REPAIR/MAINT.
GAS/FUELS - BUILDING
EQUIPMENT-REPAIR/MAINT.
RENTAL ASSISTANCE
RENTAL ASSISTANCE
OTHER FEES
PAYMENT FOR RECIPIENT
WAIVERED SERVICES
WATER/SEWER
WAIVERED SERVICES
MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE
SALES TAX PAYABLE
USE TAX PAYABLE
PAYMENT FOR RECIPIENT
MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION
WAIVERED SERVICES
COST EFFECTIVE HEALTH INS
PAYMENT FOR RECIPIENT
MA PARKING
MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION
ADVISORY COMM. PER DIEMS
PAYMENT FOR RECIP-NON TAX
CHILD CARE
COST EFFECTIVE HEALTH INS
COST EFFECTIVE HEALTH INS
COST EFFECTIVE HEALTH INS

TOTAL
6,326.81
66.00
369.50
1,045.00
197.88
34.95
129.72
754.56
308.49
229.97
41.98
465.00
200.00
725.00
1,876.34
1,126.94
65.06
134.76
640.00
27,631.30
1,610.00
50.00
27,405.00
285.62
32,746.23
61,398.00
1,988.00
880.00
249.47
3,223.20
213.25
992.94
727.45
1,634.00
2,995.00
950.00
66.91
596.36
4,983.00
296.96
195.00
(0.12)
28,872.06
1,776.06
258.89
103.50
31.60
325.92
225.00
6.00
225.30
90.00
60.04
344.98
8,724.24
407.76
84
618.81

CONFIDENTIAL VENDOR
CONFIDENTIAL VENDOR
CONFIDENTIAL VENDOR
CONFIDENTIAL VENDOR
CONFIDENTIAL VENDOR
CONFIDENTIAL VENDOR
CONFIDENTIAL VENDOR
CONFIDENTIAL VENDOR
CONFIDENTIAL VENDOR
CONFIDENTIAL VENDOR
CONFIDENTIAL VENDOR
CONFIDENTIAL VENDOR
CONFIDENTIAL VENDOR
CONFIDENTIAL VENDOR
CONFIDENTIAL VENDOR
CONFIDENTIAL VENDOR
CONFIDENTIAL VENDOR
CONFIDENTIAL VENDOR
CONFIDENTIAL VENDOR
CONFIDENTIAL VENDOR
CONFIDENTIAL VENDOR
CONFIDENTIAL VENDOR
CONFIDENTIAL VENDOR
CONFIDENTIAL VENDOR
CONFIDENTIAL VENDOR
CONFIDENTIAL VENDOR
CONFIDENTIAL VENDOR
CONFIDENTIAL VENDOR
CONFIDENTIAL VENDOR
CONFIDENTIAL VENDOR
CONFIDENTIAL VENDOR
CONFIDENTIAL VENDOR
CONFIDENTIAL VENDOR
CONFIDENTIAL VENDOR
CONFIDENTIAL VENDOR
CONFIDENTIAL VENDOR
CONFIDENTIAL VENDOR
CONFIDENTIAL VENDOR
CONFIDENTIAL VENDOR
CONTINENTAL COMMUNITY SALES II LLC
COURT ADMIN-HENNEPIN COUNTY
COURT ADMIN-SCOTT COUNTY
CRAGUN'S CONF CENTER
CRYSTAL LAWN INC
CURTIS W KINGBAY TRUST
DATA PROCESSING DESIGN INC
DEEP VALLEY BOOK FESTIVAL
DELTA DENTAL
DEPUTY REGISTRAR
DIMAGI INC
EARL F ANDERSEN
ECHO RIVERS
ELIOR INC
EQUIFAX CREDIT INFORMATION SVC
EXPRESS SERVICES, INC.
FARIBAULT & MARTIN COUNTY H.S.
FIDLAR COMPANIES INC.
FIMCO INC
FREE PRESS CO
FREE PRESS CO

MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION
COST EFFECTIVE HEALTH INS
COST EFFECTIVE HEALTH INS
COST EFFECTIVE HEALTH INS
COST EFFECTIVE HEALTH INS
COST EFFECTIVE HEALTH INS
MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION
COST EFFECTIVE HEALTH INS
ADVISORY COMM. PER DIEMS
ADVISORY COMM. PER DIEMS
MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION
ADVISORY COMM. PER DIEMS
ADVISORY COMM. PER DIEMS
COST EFFECTIVE HEALTH INS
PAYMENT FOR RECIPIENT
COST EFFECTIVE HEALTH INS
MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION
COST EFFECTIVE HEALTH INS
MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION
COST EFFECTIVE HEALTH INS
MEDICAL MEALS
COST EFFECTIVE HEALTH INS
MEDICAL MEALS
COST EFFECTIVE HEALTH INS
COST EFFECTIVE HEALTH INS
MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION
PAYMENT FOR RECIPIENT
COST EFFECTIVE HEALTH INS
MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION
MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION
COST EFFECTIVE HEALTH INS
COST EFFECTIVE HEALTH INS
MA PARKING
COST EFFECTIVE HEALTH INS
ADVISORY COMM. PER DIEMS
MILEAGE
MEDICAL MEALS
COST EFFECTIVE HEALTH INS
MA PARKING
REFUNDS
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
LODGING
GROUNDS UPKEEP/IMPROVE
RENTAL ASSISTANCE
OTHER FEES
OTHER FEES
COUNTY PAID DENTAL
VEHICLE LICENSE
OTHER FEES
FACILITY-REPAIR/MAINT.
RENTAL ASSISTANCE
BOARD OF PRISONER FEES
OTHER FEES
MANPOWER SALARIES
REGIONAL PROJECT FUNDS
COMPUTER SOFTWARE-PURCH
EQUIPMENT-REPAIR/MAINT.
LEGAL PUBLICATIONS
OTHER FEES

110.40
815.52
496.00
164.00
203.88
202.90
547.40
373.14
25.00
230.00
266.10
215.00
50.00
280.64
62.50
240.93
154.44
302.52
41.40
203.88
13.00
103.62
12.84
1,223.28
202.90
1.38
375.00
137.04
61.60
40.02
243.20
35.00
4.00
44.25
40.00
16.72
16.00
134.88
13.00
492.00
1,000.00
400.00
2,612.67
348.00
1,850.00
386.70
75.00
5,701.97
16.25
120.00
100.95
3,733.00
6,178.28
20.66
2,971.10
84,437.00
2,122.38
67.80
174.00
85
174.00

FREEBORN COUNTY DEPT H.S.
FREYBERG PETROLEUM SALES
FRONTIER PRECISION INC.
GMS INDUSTRIAL SUPPLIES INC
GRAINGER
GRAINGER
GRAINGER
GREATER MINNESOTA GAS INC
GREATER MINNESOTA TRAUMA CENTER LLC
GST TRUST U/A CURTIS W. KINGBAY
HARRISON FORD OF MANKATO FORD LLC
HARRY MEYERING CTR INC-SILS
HEALTHEQUITY INC
HEARTH CONNECTION
HILLYARD INC
HP INC
HY-VEE
HY-VEE
HY-VEE
INGRAM LIBRARY SERVICES
INGRAM LIBRARY SERVICES
INNOVATIVE OFFICE SOLUTIONS LLC
JADD SEPPMANN & SONS INC
JOHN DEERE FINANCIAL
JONES VANESSA
KEINZ MICHAEL
KRUEGER EXCAVATING OF ALBERT LEA LLC
LAKE CRYSTAL CITY OF (UTILITIES)
LAUNDRY MAXX LLC
LAW ENFORCEMENT & NARCOTICS SURVEILLANCE EQUI
LE SUEUR COUNTY HUMAN SERVICES
LE SUEUR COUNTY HUMAN SERVICES
LEVINE JEN
LEVINE JEN
LEVINE JEN
LEXISNEXIS RISK DATA MANAGEMENT INC
LEXISNEXIS RISK DATA MANAGEMENT INC
LEXISNEXIS RISK DATA MANAGEMENT INC
LIBERTY TIRE RECYCLING, LLC
LINGUAONE INC
LITTLE SAINTS ACADEMY LLC
LITTLE SPROUTS PRESCHOOL & DAYCARE
LOR MAR SUITES
MANKATO AREA FUNERAL HOMES LLC
MANKATO BEARING CO INC
MANKATO MOVING & STORAGE LLC
MANKATO REHABILITATION CENTER INC
MANPOWER INC
MANPOWER INC
MANPOWER INC
MARCO TECHNOLOGIES LLC
MARCO TECHNOLOGIES LLC
MARTIN MARIETTA
MAX JOHNSON TRUCKING INC
MAYO CLINIC
MAYO CLINIC
MCGRAW JEANE
MEADOW RIVERS LLC
MENARDS INC
MENARDS INC

REGIONAL PROJECT FUNDS
GASOLINE/DIESEL/FUELS
EQUIPMENT-PURCHASED
OTHER MAINT SUPPLIES SHOP
EXPENDABLE EQUIPMENT
FACILITY-REPAIR/MAINT.
GROUNDS UPKEEP/IMPROVE
GAS/FUELS - BUILDING
PAYMENT FOR RECIPIENT
RENTAL ASSISTANCE
EQUIPMENT-REPAIR/MAINT.
SILS
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
PAYMENT FOR RECIPIENT
EQUIPMENT-REPAIR/MAINT.
EQUIPMENT-PURCHASED
OFFICE SUPPLIES
PAYMENT FOR RECIPIENT
PROGRAM SUPPLIES
LIBRARY COLLECTION
LIBRARY MATERIALS DONATED
OFFICE SUPPLIES
CONTRACTED SERVICES
EQUIPMENT-REPAIR/MAINT.
ADVISORY COMM. PER DIEMS
RENTAL ASSISTANCE
CONTRACTED SERVICES
ELECTRICITY
PAYMENT FOR RECIPIENT
EXPENDABLE EQUIPMENT
PAYMENT FOR RECIPIENT
REGIONAL PROJECT FUNDS
CARETAKER FEES - CAMPING
CARETAKER FEES-RESERVATIO
CARETAKER FEES-WOOD SALES
OTHER FEES
PAYMENT FOR RECIP-NON TAX
PUBLICATIONS & BROCHURES
RECYCLING/DISPOSAL FEES
INTERPRETER FEES
CHILD CARE
CHILD CARE
RENTAL ASSISTANCE
MEDICAL EXAMINER FEES
EQUIPMENT-REPAIR/MAINT.
WAIVERED SERVICES
EMPLOYMENT SERVICES
CONTRACTED SERVICES
PAYMENT FOR RECIPIENT
TAXABLE MEALS
MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
OTHER FEES
GROUNDS UPKEEP/IMPROVE
PW MAINT CONTRACT SERVICES
MEDICAL LODGING
MEDICAL MEALS
ADVISORY COMM. PER DIEMS
RENTAL ASSISTANCE
CONSTRUCTION OTHER
EQUIPMENT-REPAIR/MAINT.

123,249.45
8,538.37
29,687.50
69.92
1,000.44
153.36
1,549.62
1,689.15
669.10
1,895.00
1,248.71
1,309.44
1,019.19
98,438.19
756.00
667.64
60.55
40.00
119.00
2,064.55
75.93
238.91
650.00
204.99
40.00
930.00
59,219.48
87.44
50.00
324.00
65.70
98,058.73
892.37
223.44
29.34
116.00
348.00
116.00
1,365.40
157.50
645.54
291.66
1,025.00
1,400.00
56.36
947.75
64,198.49
342.23
21,697.81
326.72
505.90
10.00
115.65
59,271.10
5,055.64
221.91
40.00
5,612.00
93.74
86
201.16

MENARDS INC
MENARDS INC
MIDWEST MONITORING & SUR INC
MIDWEST MONITORING & SUR INC
MIDWEST TAPE LLC
MIKE'S LLC
MINNESOTA STATE COLLEGES & UNIV
MN CHILD SUPPORT PAYMENT CNTR
MN COUNTY ATTORNEYS ASSOC
MN DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
MN DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
MN DEPT OF HUMAN SERVICES-MEC2
MN DEPT OF HUMAN SERVICES-MEC2
MN DEPT OF REVENUE
MN DNR
MN FRAUD INVESTIGATORS ASSOC
MN STATE TREASURER
MULTI SERVICE TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS INC
MULTI SERVICE TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS INC
MULTI SERVICE TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS INC
MULTI SERVICE TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS INC
NELSON LORA A
NICOLLET COUNTY HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
NORTHERN SALT INC
NORTHLAND WATER RESCUE SOLUTIONS LLC
NORTHWEST NATURAL GAS LLC
OFFICE OF MN IT SERV
OFFICE OF MN IT SERV
OFFICE OF MN IT SERV
OFFICE OF MN IT SERV
OFFICE OF MN IT SERV
OMG MIDWEST INC
ONE TIME PAY- TAX REFUNDS
ONE TIME PAY-REFUNDS
PARTNERS FOR HOUSING
PARTNERS FOR HOUSING
PCS FOR PEOPLE
PETVET CARE CENTERS LLC
PIOTTER LUVERNE & IRENE
PLOOG ELECTRIC INC
PLOOG ELECTRIC INC
PONDEROSA OF BLUE EARTH COUNTY
PRAIRIE LAKES YOUTH PROG
PRESBYTERIAN FAMILY FOUNDATION INC
PROGRESSIVE INSURANCE
REICHEL PAINTING CO INC
RICE COUNTY SOCIAL SERVICES
RINKE-NOONAN
RIVER BEND BUSINESS PRODUCTS
RIVER BEND BUSINESS PRODUCTS
RIVER BEND BUSINESS PRODUCTS
RIVER CENTER PROPERTIES LLC
ROAD MACHINERY & SUPPLIES CO INC
RUPP, ANDERSON, SQUIRES & WALDSPURGER PA
SAM'S CLUB DIRECT INC
SAM'S CLUB DIRECT INC
SAMSARA INC
SCHWICKERTS COMPANY
SCHWICKERTS COMPANY
SCOTT CO JUVENILE ALTERNATIVE FACILITY

GROUNDS UPKEEP/IMPROVE
USE TAX PAYABLE
DRUG TESTING
JUVENILE EHM
LIBRARY COLLECTION
EQUIPMENT-REPAIR/MAINT.
PUBLIC HEALTH SUPPLIES
REVENUE COLLECTED/OTHERS
PROGRAM SUPPLIES
DEED TAX PAYABLE
MORTGAGE REGISTRY TAX PAY
CHILD CARE-NON TAXABLE
OTHER FEES
GASOLINE/DIESEL/FUELS
REVENUE COLLECTED/OTHERS
REGISTRATION FEES
REVENUE COLLECTED/OTHERS
AMHI FLEXIBLE FUNDS
LIBRARY MATERIALS DONATED
OFFICE SUPPLIES
PAYMENT FOR RECIPIENT
WAIVERED SERVICES
REGIONAL PROJECT FUNDS
OTHER MAINT SUPPLIES ROAD
EQUIPMENT-PURCHASED
GAS/FUELS - BUILDING
CONTRACTED SERVICES
INTERPRETER FEES
MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
OTHER FEES
PAYMENT FOR RECIPIENT
GROUNDS UPKEEP/IMPROVE
REFUNDS
REFUNDS
REFUNDS
RENTAL ASSISTANCE
PAYMENT FOR RECIPIENT
VETERINARY FEES
RENTAL ASSISTANCE
FACILITY-REPAIR/MAINT.
SITE/GROUNDS-IMPROVEMENTS
CONTINGENCY CAPITAL
SECURE DETENTION
PAYMENT FOR RECIPIENT
PAYMENT FOR RECIPIENT
BUILDING-IMPROVEMENTS
REGIONAL PROJECT FUNDS
ATTORNEY FEES
CONTINGENCY CAPITAL
MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
OFFICE SUPPLIES
RENTAL ASSISTANCE
EQUIPMENT-REPAIR/MAINT.
OTHER FEES
MEALS
PROGRAM SUPPLIES
MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
BUILDING-IMPROVEMENTS
FACILITY-REPAIR/MAINT.
OHP - CORRECTION FACILITY

240.98
(15.50)
65.40
870.00
80.22
1,194.25
303.00
520.00
243.00
119,168.31
123,989.90
3,050.00
15.00
1,386.38
11,249.04
370.00
325,498.24
15.98
56.71
111.28
848.69
420.00
97,804.19
27,660.14
6,099.00
63.19
117.24
376.95
2,446.28
2,127.94
71.40
27.30
133.00
830.50
7.00
710.00
60.00
106.95
799.00
600.00
12,500.00
28,400.00
8,653.20
3,844.40
117.57
15,000.00
121,239.33
1,971.50
978.00
1,867.93
249.40
1,900.00
1,716.60
1,362.02
107.28
183.02
11,692.79
2,195.00
1,401.11
87
11,260.00

SHANNON BUTLER
SHEEHY MICHAEL
SHEEHY MICHAEL
SHEEHY MICHAEL
SHEEHY MICHAEL
SIBLEY COUNTY HUMAN SERVICES
SIEMENS HEALTHCARE DIAGNOSTICS
SORENSON NOEL
SORENSON NOEL
SORENSON REAGAN
SORENSON REAGAN
SOUTH CENTRAL MN EMS
SOUTH SUDANESE COMMUNITY OF MINNESOTA
SOUTHERN MN GUARDIANSHIP SERVICES
SOUTHERN MN GUARDIANSHIP SERVICES
STAPLES BUSINESS ADVANTAGE INC
STAPLES BUSINESS ADVANTAGE INC
STEELE-WASECA COOP ELECTRIC
SUMMIT FIRE PROTECTION CO
SUNSTONE VENTURES LLC
THE FOTH COMPANIES LLC
THE FOTH COMPANIES LLC
TRAFFIC AND PARKING CONTROL CO, LLC
TRUEMAN WELTERS, INC
ULINE
UMMC - FAIRVIEW
UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY
UNIQUE ABILITIES LLC
UNITED PROCESS SERVERS OF MINNESOTA
US BANK
VERUS CORPORATION
VESTIS GROUP INC
VESTIS GROUP INC
VIKING FIRE & SAFETY INC
VINE FAITH IN ACTION
VINE FAITH IN ACTION
VINE FAITH IN ACTION PROPERTIES LLC
VK HOLDINGS LLC
WALGREENS 7290
WATONWAN COUNTY HUMAN SERVICES
WHEELER SCOTT
WISE JEREMY
WM CORPORATE SERVICES INC
WM CORPORATE SERVICES INC
WM CORPORATE SERVICES INC
WORTHY CREATIVE HOLDINGS LLC
XCEL ENERGY
XCEL ENERGY
ZAHL EQUIPMENT SERVICE INC

PAYMENT FOR RECIPIENT
CARETAKER FEES - CAMPING
CARETAKER FEES-BOAT RENT
CARETAKER FEES-RESERVATIO
CARETAKER FEES-WOOD SALES
REGIONAL PROJECT FUNDS
DRUG TESTING
ADVISORY COMM. PER DIEMS
MILEAGE
ADVISORY COMM. PER DIEMS
MILEAGE
OTHER CAPITAL EXPENDITURE
INTERPRETER FEES
PAYMENT FOR RECIP-NON TAX
PAYMENT FOR RECIPIENT
CUSTODIAL SUPPLIES
OFFICE SUPPLIES
ELECTRICITY
CONTRACTED SERVICES
RENTAL ASSISTANCE
CONTRACTED SERVICES
LAND IMPROVEMENTS
OTHER MAINT SUPPLIES ROAD
EQUIPMENT-REPAIR/MAINT.
PUBLIC HEALTH SUPPLIES
MEDICAL LODGING
PW CONSULTANTS SERV
PAYMENT FOR RECIPIENT
OTHER FEES
US BANK TRUST
MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
CONTRACTED SERVICES
OTHER RENTAL/LEASE
CONTRACTED SERVICES
MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION
PAYMENT FOR RECIPIENT
FACILITY-RENTAL/LEASE
AMHI FLEXIBLE FUNDS
AMHI FLEXIBLE FUNDS
REGIONAL PROJECT FUNDS
RENTAL ASSISTANCE
RENTAL ASSISTANCE
RECYCLING FACILITY
RECYCLING/DISPOSAL FEES
WATER/SEWER
CONTRACTED SERVICES
ELECTRICITY
RENTAL ASSISTANCE
EQUIPMENT-REPAIR/MAINT.

10,231.50
1,008.79
51.21
285.46
17.93
57,878.72
2,002.62
40.00
6.16
40.00
19.76
5,076.45
140.00
279.68
2,366.25
2,634.44
710.50
41.07
1,131.00
587.50
40,152.42
9,786.80
7,218.80
1,145.79
672.82
429.60
52,542.84
455.00
375.00
48,720.27
225.00
462.59
172.25
3,021.35
314.64
82.80
3,671.06
74.95
44.75
45,190.00
800.00
2,915.00
21,932.69
319.54
1,746.20
4,910.00
128.30
228.74
488.00
$2,237,224.25

88

BILLS 08/27/26 – 09/02/26
VENDORS
4 POINT O NON-EMERGENCY MEDICAL TRANSPORTATIO
A-1 KEY CITY LOCKSMITH INC
AFSCME COUNCIL 65
AFSCME PEOPLE
AINSLEY, ELIZABETH
ALLIANCE HEALTH SERVICES, INC.
ALTERNATIVE RESOLUTIONS INC
ALTERNATIVE RESOLUTIONS INC
AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES INC
AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES INC
AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES INC
AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES INC
AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES INC
AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES INC
AMERICAN BUSINESS FORMS INC
AMERICAN FAMILY LIFE ASSURANCE
ANDERSON FINANCIAL SERVICES OF MN LLC
ANDERSON, JESSICA
ANDERSON, JESSICA
ANDERSON, JESSICA
ANGIE'S INFANT & TODDLER DC LLC
ARNDT STEVE
ASPELUND, JAMIE
ASPELUND, JAMIE
ASSOCIATED BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
ASSOCIATED BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
AXON ENTERPRISE INC.
BARR, VANESSA
BARTO, CARTER
BAUERNFEIND TRISHA
BENCO ELECTRIC COOP
BERGEMANN, ANN
BIELEN WILLIAM
BLACK HILLS AMMUNITION
BLANCK JEFFREY
BLK ELECTRIC INC
BLOM, KARI
BLOM, KARI
BLUE CROSS & BLUE SHIELD
BLUE HERON LANDSCAPE DESIGN INC
BOBHOLZ, JACQUELINE
BOBHOLZ, JACQUELINE
BORNEKE CONSTRUCTION INC
BPB LLC
BRANDT & WINKLER PA
BRAULICK, CARRIE
BRAUN OIL COMPANY
BROWN COUNTY EVALUATION CENTER INC
BRUNS, BRIANNA
BUILDING RESTORATION CORPORATION
BURROWS, BETH
C & S SUPPLY CO INC
C & S SUPPLY CO INC
CARAWAY, JULIE
CARRIAGE AUTO REPAIR
CENTERPOINT ENERGY
CENTERPOINT ENERGY

SERVICES
MEDICAL COMMON CARRIERS
EQUIPMENT-REPAIR/MAINT.
UNION DUES WITHHELD
UNION DUES WITHHELD
MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT
HEALTH MEDICAL PSYCHOLOG.
PAYMENT FOR RECIP-NON TAX
PAYMENT FOR RECIPIENT
CUSTODIAL SUPPLIES
EQUIPMENT-PURCHASED
EQUIPMENT-REPAIR/MAINT.
EXPENDABLE EQUIPMENT
LIBRARY COLLECTION
OFFICE SUPPLIES
OFFICE SUPPLIES
CANCER INS WITHHELD
PAYMENT FOR RECIPIENT
MEAL REIMBURSEMENT TAXABLE
MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT
OTHER FEES REIMBURSEMENT
CHILD CARE
OTHER SALARY/COMPENSATION
MEAL REIMBURSEMENT
MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
EE HOSPITALIZATION WITHHELD
EXPENDABLE EQUIPMENT
MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT
MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT
ADVISORY COMM. PER DIEMS
ELECTRICITY
MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT
ELECTRICAL REPAIR
EQUIPMENT-PURCHASED
OTHER SALARY/COMPENSATION
ELECTRICAL REPAIR
MEAL REIMBURSEMENT
MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT
COUNTY SHARE HEALTH/LIFE
GROUNDS UPKEEP/IMPROVE
MEAL REIMBURSEMENT
MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT
REFUNDS
EQUIPMENT-REPAIR/MAINT.
ATTORNEY FEES
MEAL REIMBURSEMENT TAXABLE
GASOLINE/DIESEL/FUELS
DETOX
MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT
BUILDING-IMPROVEMENTS
MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT
CUSTODIAL SUPPLIES
EQUIPMENT-REPAIR/MAINT.
MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT
EQUIPMENT-REPAIR/MAINT.
GAS/FUELS - BUILDING
RENTAL ASSISTANCE

TOTAL
1,705.10
159.00
4,963.65
19.25
20.21
41,436.54
215.46
2,365.07
144.96
401.35
224.88
32.09
12.99
944.82
95.00
3,551.30
810.08
49.59
22.80
5.00
795.52
147.85
46.14
519.84
7,198.87
26,600.41
220.00
12.16
150.48
60.00
1,801.77
380.00
1,253.24
419.00
259.79
1,626.00
26.13
453.72
2,310.00
1,251.25
39.26
72.16
4.21
151.80
610.00
42.95
27,284.04
13,835.00
140.60
27,079.00
125.02
71.92
44.03
127.49
2,175.70
34.00
89
66.40

CHAIRAKOUN, CHELSEA
CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS CO
CINTAS CORPORATION
CINTAS CORPORATION
CITY OF MANKATO
CITY OF MANKATO
CITY OF MANKATO
COMMISSIONER OF REVENUE
COMMISSIONER OF TRANSPORTATION
CONDOR HOLDINGS LLC
CONDOR HOLDINGS LLC
CONDOR HOLDINGS LLC
CONFIDENTIAL VENDOR
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MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT
OTHER FEES
OTHER FEES
OTHER MAINT SUPPLIES SHOP
PAYMENT FOR RECIPIENT
WAIVERED SERVICES
WATER/SEWER
STATE WITHHOLDING
CONSTRUCTION OTHER
CELLULAR PHONE EXPENSE
OTHER FEES
TELEPHONE
OHP - RULE 1
OHP - RULE 1
COST EFFECTIVE HEALTH INS
COST EFFECTIVE HEALTH INS
OHP - RULE 1
OHP - RULE 1
MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION
OHP - RULE 1
OHP - RULE 1
COST EFFECTIVE HEALTH INS
COST EFFECTIVE HEALTH INS
OHP - RULE 1
OHP - RULE 1
OHP - RULE 1
OHP - RULE 1
OHP - RULE 1
OHP - RULE 1
COST EFFECTIVE HEALTH INS
PAYMENT FOR RECIPIENT
WAIVERED SERVICES
OHP - RULE 1
OHP - RULE 1
OHP - RULE 1
OHP - RULE 1
PAYMENT FOR RECIPIENT
OHP - RULE 1
OHP - RULE 1
COST EFFECTIVE HEALTH INS
OHP - RULE 1
OHP - RULE 1
OHP - RULE 1
COST EFFECTIVE HEALTH INS
OHP - RULE 1
OHP - RULE 1
PAYMENT FOR RECIPIENT
OHP - RULE 1
MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION
OHP - RULE 1
MA PARKING
MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION
MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION
MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION
PAYMENT FOR RECIPIENT
OHP - RULE 1
OHP - RULE 1
COST EFFECTIVE HEALTH INS
COST EFFECTIVE HEALTH INS
OHP - RULE 1

68.09
1,298.68
66.91
58.97
22.00
165.00
11,571.15
76,907.90
2,760.21
94.26
182.91
8,610.18
2,400.33
3,108.68
332.34
1,019.88
2,349.02
867.38
36.96
267.60
1,585.71
589.34
357.10
1,372.99
331.17
2,333.99
2,619.19
3,743.55
993.86
627.36
86.08
63.20
1,372.99
1,372.99
1,195.83
1,372.99
150.00
1,543.23
2,245.14
308.66
1,340.44
3,661.16
3,774.25
103.73
2,433.81
5,306.27
100.00
361.30
90.90
3,287.87
8.00
37.26
24.76
204.47
960.00
124.73
1,466.61
1,450.00
322.00
90
1,466.61

CONFIDENTIAL VENDOR
CONFIDENTIAL VENDOR
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COOK'S ILLUSTRATED
COOPER GINA
CORONADO, LYNETT
CORONADO, LYNETT
COURT ADMIN-SIBLEY COUNTY
CREATIVE PRODUCT SOURCING INC
CRYSTAL LAWN INC
D & K TIRE SERVICE
DANN, NATALIA
DDC
DECKO, LESLIE
DEMPSTER JULIE A
DIEBOLD LAW FIRM LLC
DIRT MERCHANT INC
DISCOUNT TIRE CO OF MN INC
DOLAN, BENJAMIN
DOUBLE E PROPERTIES
DOYLE, MOLLY
ECHO RIVERS
ECOLAB INC
ELIOR INC
ELVEBAK, LAURA
ELVEBAK, LAURA
ERICKSON, ZACHARY
EXPRESS SERVICES, INC.
FIDELITY SECURITY LIFE INSURANCE CO
FIDELITY SECURITY LIFE INSURANCE CO
FILTERBUY INC
FITZSIMMONS, MARIA
FOUR SEASONS ALL SERVICE LLC
FREDERICK, CARLA
FREE PRESS CO
FREYBERG PETROLEUM SALES
GALAN HERNANDEZ, RHANDAL
GARCIA, TAYLOR
GMS INDUSTRIAL SUPPLIES INC
GOETTLICHER, DANIEL
GRAINGER
GRAINGER
GREATER MANKATO UNITED WAY

OHP - RULE 1
OHP - RULE 1
OHP - RULE 1
MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION
MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION
OHP - RULE 1
COST EFFECTIVE HEALTH INS
OHP - RULE 1
OHP - RULE 1
OHP - RULE 1
OHP - RULE 1
OHP - RULE 1
OHP - RULE 1
OHP - RULE 1
COST EFFECTIVE HEALTH INS
OHP - RULE 1
COST EFFECTIVE HEALTH INS
COST EFFECTIVE HEALTH INS
OHP - RULE 1
MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION
LIBRARY COLLECTION
ADVISORY COMM. PER DIEMS
MEAL REIMBURSEMENT
MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
CRIME PREVENTION MATERIAL
CONTRACTED SERVICES
EQUIPMENT-REPAIR/MAINT.
MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT
PAYMENT FOR RECIPIENT
MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT
ADVISORY COMM. PER DIEMS
ATTORNEY FEES
MATERIALS TRANSPORTATION
PAYMENT FOR RECIPIENT
MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT
RENTAL ASSISTANCE
MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT
RENTAL ASSISTANCE
PROGRAM SUPPLIES
BOARD OF PRISONER FEES
LODGING REIMBURSEMENT
MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT
MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT
MANPOWER SALARIES
COUNTY SHARE HEALTH/LIFE
VISION
EQUIPMENT-REPAIR/MAINT.
MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT
EQUIPMENT-REPAIR/MAINT.
MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT
LEGAL PUBLICATIONS
GASOLINE/DIESEL/FUELS
MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT
MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT
OTHER MAINT SUPPLIES SHOP
UNIFORM REIMBURSEMENT
FACILITY-REPAIR/MAINT.
PLUMBING REPAIR
UNITED WAY WITHHELD

2,746.91
867.38
3,313.70
7.52
31.28
165.16
310.10
7,942.82
2,524.40
870.48
2,779.46
1,549.07
748.38
1,593.09
306.30
1,553.09
128.92
312.09
2,034.98
127.00
36.95
60.00
21.73
893.66
200.00
220.00
491.00
299.12
7.98
87.00
170.24
60.00
1,933.05
72,150.00
106.00
136.80
991.00
320.15
995.00
1,696.76
12,285.83
182.87
179.36
5.17
2,971.10
59.62
1,848.18
1,282.68
57.47
602.50
62.32
108.36
219.39
152.00
28.66
235.13
39.98
257.04
91.50
91
254.50

GRUENHAGEN NANCY
GUARANTEED ELECTRIC SERVICE, INC
GUSE-PIERSKALLA, JENNIFER
GUSTAFSON, ANN
HABILITATIVE SERVICES INC
HAGBERG, LEAH
HANSON, NICOLE
HARRISON FORD OF MANKATO FORD LLC
HARRY MEYERING CTR INC-SILS
HERMER, JACK
HOFFMAN, CACI
HOLLAND, ERIC
HORSTMANN, JENNIFER
HP INC
HUBNER, BRANDI
HUNSTAD, CHELSEA
HUSCH BLACKWELL LLP
HVINDEN SHIRLENE
HY-VEE
HY-VEE
HY-VEE
ICONECTIV LLC
IFD FOODSERVICE DISTRIBUTOR
INDEPENDENT PEST CONTROL LLC
INGRAM LIBRARY SERVICES
INGRAM LIBRARY SERVICES
INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE
INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE
INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE
JENSEN, CHRISTOPHER
JENSEN, KARL
JOHN A HAMER LAW OFFICE PLLC
JOHN DEERE FINANCIAL
JOHNSON CONTROLS FIRE PROTECTION LP
JOHNSON, DONNA
JOHNSON, GRACE
KARL CHEVROLET INC
KARSTENS, AMANDA
KASEL-BALZOTTI, JOLENE
KASEL-BALZOTTI, JOLENE
KASEL-BALZOTTI, JOLENE
KATO COLLISION
KATO MANUFACTURING LLC
KFI ENGINEERS PC
KLINGERMAN, GREGORY
KOHN, LISA
KOLDEN FUNERAL SERVICE INC.
KOPISCHKE, BAILEY
KORMENDY CHERI
KRATZER, ANDREW
KRATZER, ANDREW
KRAUS-ANDERSON CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
KROC, JILL
KRUEGER EXCAVATING OF ALBERT LEA LLC
KRUGER, CHERI
LAKE CRYSTAL AREA REC CTR INC
LAKE WASHINGTON SANITARY DISTRICT
LARSEN, MARIE
LAWSON PRODUCTS INC
LECHNER, MICHELLE

ADVISORY COMM. PER DIEMS
BLDG-ACQUISITION/CONSTR
MEAL REIMBURSEMENT
MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT
SILS
MEAL REIMBURSEMENT
MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT
EQUIPMENT-REPAIR/MAINT.
SILS
MOD EXPENSES
MEAL REIMBURSEMENT
MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT
MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT
EQUIPMENT-PURCHASED
MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT
MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT
CONTRACTED SERVICES
OTHER FEES
MEALS
PAYMENT FOR RECIPIENT
PROGRAM SUPPLIES
OTHER FEES
BOARD OF PRISONER FEES
CONTRACTED SERVICES
LIBRARY COLLECTION
LIBRARY MATERIALS DONATED
FEDERAL WITHHOLDING
MEDICARE WITHHELD
SS WITHHELD
MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT
MEAL REIMBURSEMENT TAXABLE
OTHER FEES
EQUIPMENT-REPAIR/MAINT.
MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT
MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT
VEHICLES-PURCHASED
MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT
MEAL REIMBURSEMENT
MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT
PAYMENT FOR RECIPIENT
INSURANCE DEDUCTIBLE
EQUIPMENT-REPAIR/MAINT.
BLDG-ACQUISITION/CONSTR
MEAL REIMBURSEMENT TAXABLE
MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT
BURIAL COSTS
MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT
WAIVERED SERVICES
MEAL REIMBURSEMENT
MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT
BLDG-ACQUISITION/CONSTR
MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT
CONTRACTED SERVICES
MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT
FITNESS CENTER WITHHELD
WATER/SEWER
MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT
OTHER MAINT SUPPLIES SHOP
MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT

30.00
378.00
22.34
238.96
760.32
186.28
48.64
5,231.43
1,246.08
650.00
30.00
25.84
12.92
68.31
61.56
76.00
40,950.00
77.00
3.99
242.90
75.23
200.00
301.86
206.00
418.02
38.03
149,993.95
47,003.66
180,228.04
304.54
27.86
470,000.00
1,257.19
6,699.98
40.28
3.50
53,860.20
73.01
14.41
147.44
168.76
1,731.35
710.00
1,598.00
48.34
91.20
1,412.42
54.72
205.40
17.89
262.96
5,847.98
39.52
45,470.86
38.00
284.00
310.51
113.24
644.74
92
92.72

LEITH ANDREW
LENZEN, SHELBY
LERETA CORP
LEVINE JEN
LEVINE JEN
LEVINE JEN
LEVINE JEN
LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NORTH AMERICA
LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NORTH AMERICA
LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NORTH AMERICA
LINNAEUS ARBORETUM GUSTAVUS ADOLPHUS COLLEGE
LITTLE SPROUTS PRESCHOOL & DAYCARE
LOKRE, JESSICA
LOKRE, JESSICA
LOKRE, JESSICA
LOR MAR INC
LOR MAR SUITES
LOWE, CHRISTOPHER
LOWE, CHRISTOPHER
LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES INC
LYNCH, JERIMIAH
MADISON ENERGY INVESTMENTS LLC
MADISON LAKE CITY OF
MALONEY, ZACHARY
MALTERER MECHANICAL INC
MANKATO AREA FUNERAL HOMES LLC
MANKATO LEGAL GROUP
MANPOWER INC
MANPOWER INC
MANPOWER INC
MARINENKO, JACOB
MARTIN MARIETTA
MATTICK, SIERRA
MCCORMICK, ELIZABETH
MCDERMOTT, PATRICK
MCGOWAN WATER CONDITIONING INC
MEADOW RIVERS LLC
MENARDS INC
MIDWEST TAPE LLC
MINNESOTA COUNTIES COMPUTER COOPERATIVE
MISTEK, BETSY
MN CHILD SUPPORT PAYMENT CNTR
MN CHILD SUPPORT PAYMENT CNTR
MN DEPT OF HEALTH
MN DNR
MN STATE TREASURER
MNPEA
MULTI SERVICE TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS INC
MULTI SERVICE TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS INC
MULTI SERVICE TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS INC
NATIONWIDE RETIREMENT SOLUTION
NATIONWIDE TRUST COMPANY, FSB
NCPERS GROUP LIFE INS
NELSON, ANGELA
NICOLLET PROJECT I LLC
NIPPON SANSO MATHESON INC
NIPPON SANSO MATHESON INC
NORDLAND, KYLE
NORTHERN SALT INC

ADVISORY COMM. PER DIEMS
MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT
REFUNDS
CARETAKER FEES - CAMPING
CARETAKER FEES-RESERVATIO
CARETAKER FEES-WOOD SALES
OTHER SALARY/COMPENSATION
ADDT'L LIFE INS WITHHELD
COUNTY SHARE HEALTH/LIFE
LTD INSURANCE PAYABLE
OTHER FEES
CHILD CARE
LODGING REIMBURSEMENT
MEAL REIMBURSEMENT
MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT
RENTAL ASSISTANCE
RENTAL ASSISTANCE
LODGING REIMBURSEMENT
MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT
PAYMENT FOR RECIPIENT
UNIFORM REIMBURSEMENT
SOLAR
WATER/SEWER
MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT
BUILDING-IMPROVEMENTS
MEDICAL EXAMINER FEES
ATTORNEY FEES
CONTRACTED SERVICES
PAYMENT FOR RECIPIENT
TAXABLE MEALS
MEAL REIMBURSEMENT TAXABLE
BLDG-ACQUISITION/CONSTR
MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT
MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT
CELL PHONE ALLOWANCE
TAXABLE
CONTRACTED SERVICES
RENTAL ASSISTANCE
EQUIPMENT-REPAIR/MAINT.
LIBRARY COLLECTION
OTHER FEES
MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT
MISCELLANEOUS WITHHOLDING
REVENUE COLLECTED/OTHERS
PAYMENT FOR RECIPIENT
REVENUE COLLECTED/OTHERS
REVENUE COLLECTED/OTHERS
UNION DUES WITHHELD
OHP - CLOTHING
PAYMENT FOR RECIPIENT
PUBLIC HEALTH SUPPLIES
DEFERRED COMP WITHHELD
PEHP CONTRIBUTION
ADDT'L LIFE INS WITHHELD
MEAL REIMBURSEMENT
SOLAR
OTHER FEES
OTHER MAINT SUPPLIES SHOP
MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT
OTHER MAINT SUPPLIES ROAD

60.00
78.59
57.00
581.99
134.36
29.34
125.00
6,183.73
1,532.24
6,475.25
400.00
291.66
88.88
126.73
1,558.69
925.00
1,025.00
638.65
136.80
6,624.73
323.76
2,386.68
446.84
180.89
6,979.58
700.00
220.00
351.00
8,443.60
105.93
66.10
783.44
50.92
50.31
100.00
323.28
886.00
166.45
22.49
4,000.00
527.62
1,409.30
1,529.00
75.00
504.50
353,658.67
1,188.00
186.82
882.13
19.42
4,659.20
4,193.40
1,696.00
27.66
9,842.56
250.11
146.00
69.16
93
27,745.25

O'NEIL, SARAH
O'NEIL, SARAH
OACHS JEAN
OACHS, KARIE
ON SITE COMPANIES, INC.
ON SITE COMPANIES, INC.
ONE TIME PAY-REFUNDS
ONE TIME PAY-REFUNDS
PAAPE COMPANIES INC
PALM, SHEREE
PCS FOR PEOPLE
PERENDY, JOSH
PETERSON JENNIFER ANN G.
PETERSON, TIMOTHY
PETTERSEN JOHN
PIETSCH, ANDREW
POSTMASTER
PRECISION ALARM SYSTEMS LLC
PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIRE ASSOC
PUTZIER STEPHANIE L
QUALIFACTS SYSTEMS INC
QUEEN KACY
REICHEL PAINTING CO INC
REM HEARTLAND INC
RICE COMPANIES INC
RINKE-NOONAN
RIVER BEND BUSINESS PRODUCTS
RIVER BEND BUSINESS PRODUCTS
RIVER CENTER PROPERTIES LLC
RODRIGUEZ, JOVAN
ROEKER, ANGELA
RUCH, CHAD
RUCH, CHAD
SAM'S CLUB DIRECT INC
SANCO EQUIPMENT, LLC
SANCO EQUIPMENT, LLC
SCHISEL, JESSICA
SCHISEL, JESSICA
SCHMIT, MAKAYLA
SCHMIT, MAKAYLA
SCHMIT, MAKAYLA
SCHNORENBERG, KEVIN
SCHWARTZ FRANK
SCHWICKERTS COMPANY
SCHWICKERTS COMPANY
SHEEHY MICHAEL
SHEEHY MICHAEL
SHEEHY MICHAEL
SHEEHY MICHAEL
SHERIFF OF POTTAWATTAMIE COUNTY
SHI INTERNATIONAL CORP
SMILES INC
SMITHSONIAN MAGAZINE
SOUTHHAVEN MHC, LLC
STANLEY-DELL, MEAGEN
STAPLES BUSINESS ADVANTAGE INC
STAPLES BUSINESS ADVANTAGE INC
STEFFENSMEIER, MELISSA
STOFFEL, MOLLY
STREICHER'S

MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT
PAYMENT FOR RECIPIENT
DAMAGE REIMBURSEMENT
MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT
USE TAX PAYABLE
WATER/SEWER
MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE
REVENUE HOLDING
MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT
PAYMENT FOR RECIPIENT
MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT
OTHER SALARY/COMPENSATION
MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT
CONTRACTED SERVICES
MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT
OFFICE SUPPLIES
CONTRACTED SERVICES
PERA WITHHELD
ADVISORY COMM. PER DIEMS
MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
CHILD CARE
BLDG-ACQUISITION/CONSTR
SILS
BLDG-ACQUISITION/CONSTR
ATTORNEY FEES
FURNITURE-PURCHASED
OFFICE SUPPLIES
RENTAL ASSISTANCE
MEAL REIMBURSEMENT TAXABLE
MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT
GAS FUELS REIMBURSEMENT
SUPPLIES REIMBURSEMENT
MEALS
CONTRACTED SERVICES
EQUIPMENT-REPAIR/MAINT.
MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT
PAYMENT FOR RECIPIENT
MEAL REIMBURSEMENT
MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT
PAYMENT FOR RECIPIENT
MEAL REIMBURSEMENT TAXABLE
HEALTH MEDICAL PSYCHOLOG.
BUILDING-IMPROVEMENTS
EQUIPMENT-REPAIR/MAINT.
CARETAKER FEES - CAMPING
CARETAKER FEES-RESERVATIO
CARETAKER FEES-WOOD SALES
OTHER SALARY/COMPENSATION
OTHER FEES
COMPUTER SOFTWARE-PURCH
SILS
LIBRARY COLLECTION
REFUNDS
MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT
CUSTODIAL SUPPLIES
OFFICE SUPPLIES
MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT
MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT
UNIFORM ALLOWANCE

58.52
10.00
700.00
274.28
(9.22)
143.22
64.50
317.60
19,610.00
7.60
105.00
7.60
25.00
121.07
23,153.33
143.18
200.00
1,760.00
267,820.03
30.00
2,775.00
121.66
3,321.53
443.52
42,431.17
7,002.97
679.00
89.69
38.58
15.70
64.60
25.01
43.05
55.78
1,637.76
1,166.03
38.76
60.00
36.95
520.93
24.23
25.00
833.33
380.00
4,345.00
1,019.03
379.99
53.79
125.00
41.00
1,570.00
253.44
44.99
101.01
18.24
1,340.20
654.71
184.68
185.44
94
213.00

SUNSTONE VENTURES LLC
TELLE TIRE MINNESOTA LLC
TEWS, KRISTIN
THE CARETAKERS INC
THE HERITAGE GROUP
THILGES, RYAN
THOM, HANNAH
THOMSON REUTERS-WEST PUBLISHING CORP
TJR CAPITAL, LLC
TOOL SALES CO
TRACTOR SUPPLY CREDIT PLAN
TREASURER STATE OF MINNESOTA
TYLER TECHNOLOGIES INC
UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE
UNITED PARCEL SERVICE INC
UNITED PROCESS SERVERS OF MINNESOTA
VANDERPOL, BRIAN
VARIABLE ANNUITY LIFE INSURANC
VESTIS GROUP INC
VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA OF MN
VOYA FINANCIAL
VOYA FINANCIAL
WELLE, CHRISTOPHER
WELLE, CHRISTOPHER
WENNER HOLDINGS LLC
WERSAL, JEFF
WESELY GENE
WESTBERG, JACKLYN
WEX BANK
WEX BANK
WEX BANK
WEYER, ALYSHA
WICK JENNIFER
WIGERN, NICOLE
WIGERN, NICOLE
WINEGAR DIANE
WINGS GUARDIANSHIP SERVICES
WINGS GUARDIANSHIP SERVICES
WISE JEREMY
WM CORPORATE SERVICES INC
WOLFF, KRISTIE
XCEL ENERGY
XCEL ENERGY
YMCA
YMCA
ZIEGLER INC
ZIEGLER INC

RENTAL ASSISTANCE
EQUIPMENT-REPAIR/MAINT.
MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT
CONTRACTED SERVICES
PW MAINT CONTRACT SERVICES
MEAL REIMBURSEMENT TAXABLE
MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT
LIBRARY COLLECTION
DAMAGE REIMBURSEMENT
OTHER MAINT SUPPLIES SHOP
EQUIPMENT-REPAIR/MAINT.
OTHER FEES
CONTINGENCY CAPITAL
MISCELLANEOUS WITHHOLDING
CENTRAL POSTAGE
OTHER FEES
MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT
DEFERRED COMP WITHHELD
CONTRACTED SERVICES
OHP - RULE 5/OSF
DEFERRED COMP WITHHELD
HEALTH CARE SAVINGS PLAN
EXPENDABLE EQUIPMENT
UNIFORM REIMBURSEMENT
REFUNDS
CELL PHONE ALLOWANCE
TAXABLE
RENTAL ASSISTANCE
MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT
EQUIPMENT-REPAIR/MAINT.
GASOLINE/DIESEL/FUELS
MEALS
MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT
PAYMENT FOR RECIPIENT
MEAL REIMBURSEMENT
MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT
ADVISORY COMM. PER DIEMS
OTHER FEES
PAYMENT FOR RECIPIENT
RENTAL ASSISTANCE
WATER/SEWER
MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT
ELECTRICITY
RENTAL ASSISTANCE
FITNESS CENTER WITHHELD
PAYMENT FOR RECIPIENT
EQUIPMENT-REPAIR/MAINT.
OTHER MAINT SUPPLIES SHOP

587.50
76.91
10.78
3,045.00
176,866.30
22.53
42.26
2,049.00
700.00
378.00
91.09
80.00
900.00
520.50
30.00
450.00
59.28
24,187.30
610.16
5,017.60
16,143.14
16,350.03
23.00
40.00
78.68
60.00
925.00
314.64
241.86
4,952.07
136.01
75.24
2,000.00
11.75
31.77
60.00
1,040.00
1,846.20
4,625.00
197.57
111.72
417.74
28.79
179.40
261.75
6,485.27
214.48
$2,611,429.00

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Blue Earth County
Human Resources Department
Agenda
September 8, 2026

I.

Action
a. Approval of position grade adjustments as part of the Job Description
Classification Maintenance review process. Effective September 6, 2026.

II.

Informational
b. Employment of Tina Riley, Human Services Director (16) with a starting wage of
$70.64 per hour effective October 5, 2026. This is a position previously held by
Philip Claussen. (Human Services)
c. Separation of Brandon Winters, 911 Telecommunicator (4) effective August 30,
2026. (Sheriff’s Office)
d. Recruitment initiated for a 911 Telecommunicator (4). (Sheriff’s Office)

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Memorandum
To:

Board of Commissioners

From:

Laura Elvebak, Human Resources Director

RE:

Position Grade Adjustments

Meeting Date:

September 8, 2026

Staff Request:

Approve the following position grade adjustments as recommended by the classification and
compensation consultant.

Staff Recommendation:
Approve as presented.

Background Summary:

Beginning in 2024, job descriptions in Blue Earth County are reviewed as part of a classification
maintenance process. Approximately ⅓ of the job descriptions are reviewed annually. As part of
the review, job classifications are evaluated using the JET Classification System which may
result in a position's grade movement (either up or down).
Maintaining a classification and compensation system provides many benefits to an
organization. It promotes an equitable pay structure to promote fairness by assuring equity in
pay, provides for a competitive and transparent salary structure, and allows blue Earth County
to remain in compliance with the Minnesota Pay Equity Act which requires local governments to
establish equitable compensation relationships. Blue Earth County is required to report all
classification and compensation on a three-year reporting schedule.
In May 2026, Human Resources (HR) communicated with Department Directors on the
positions to be reviewed, the maintenance process, and timeline. Human Resources worked
with Department Directors and Supervisors to review job descriptions for accuracy, consistency
and align with job description best practices.
Upon approval of the Department Directors, reviewed job descriptions were sent to the
consultant for of grade placement and Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) exemption status. After
review, the following positions were identified for a grade placement change:

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Position Title

Current
Grade

Recommended
Grade

FLSA
Status

Assistant Facilities Management
Director

5

7

Exempt

Family Support Woker

3

5

Non-Exempt

Human Resources Coordinator –
Payroll & Benefits

6

7

Exempt

*Does not include positions reviewed throughout 2026 and previously approved by the Board for
a grade change.

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Financial Status for August 31, 2026
Governmental Funds
Target % = 66.6%
Revenues & Other Sources
State & Federal
Fees for Service
Local Tax Levy
Transportation Sales Tax
Interest on Investments
Miscellaneous Revenue
Other Financing Sources
Use of Fund Balance
Total Revenues & Other Sources

Aug-25

2026 Adopted

YTD % of

Aug-26

% Change

Budget *

Budget

40,389,924
15,256,352
51,901,870
8,510,000
3,007,000
8,124,563
2,741,059
6,602,324
136,533,092

83.8%
53.5%
53.4%
72.8%
101.7%
74.1%
9.4%

$
$
$
$
$
$
$

38,033,351
9,349,868
25,803,829
5,446,527
4,677,537
6,947,108
1,608,045

$
$
$
$
$
$
$

33,841,676
8,162,921
27,729,374
6,195,591
3,058,444
6,020,886
256,582

-11.0%
-12.7%
7.5%
13.8%
-34.6%
-13.3%
-84.0%

$

91,866,265 $

85,265,474

-7.2%

2025-2026

2026 Adopted

YTD % of

Aug-25

Aug-26

% Change

Budget *

Budget

6,717,591
43,893,752
21,327,442
1,384,374
5,294,884
7,234,817
178,421
86,031,281

-12.6%
2.8%
-0.7%
151.5%
-81.8%
13.1%
-55.3%
-20.6%

11,009,649
67,891,925
32,822,477
5,375,253
7,474,598
9,793,131
2,166,059
136,533,092

61.0%
64.7%
65.0%
25.8%
70.8%
73.9%
8.2%
63.0%

Expenditures & Other Uses
Public Aid Assistance
Personal Services
Contracts & Fees
Debt Service
Bldg. & Equip. Purchase
Other Expenditures
Other Financing Uses
Total Expenditures & Other Uses

2025-2026

$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$

7,686,086
42,693,649
21,483,429
550,523
29,119,724
6,396,578
398,742
108,328,731

$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$

$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$

$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$

Enterprise Fund

Governmental Funds
2025-2026

Fees for Service
Miscellaneous Revenue
Other Financing Sources
Total Revenues & Other Sources

Aug-25
$
$
$
$

4,026,700
50,052
98,067
4,174,819

Aug-26
$
$
$
$

3,436,947
52,278
102,340
3,591,565

% Change
-14.6%
4.4%
4.4%
-14.0%
2025-2026

Expenditures & Other Uses
Personal Services
Contracts & Fees
Land
Land Improvements
Machinery & Equipment
Other Expenditures
Financial Assurance
Other Financing Uses
Total Expenditures & Other Uses

Aug-25
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$

645,188
498,236
59,227
88,172
147,720
573,569
315,129
2,327,241

Aug-26
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$

704,252
926,091
37,964
1,640,782
556,780
336,222
25,000
4,227,091

Millions

(Ponderosa Landfill)

Revenues & Other Sources

62.5%

$100
$90
$80

Aug
Jul

$70
$60

Jun

% Change
9.2%
85.9%
-100.0%
-56.9%
1010.7%
-2.9%
6.7%
100.0%
81.6%

Aug

Jun

$50
$40

Jul

May

May
Apr

$30
Mar
$20

Apr
Mar

$10

Feb

$0

Feb
Jan

Jan
Revenues

Expenditures

Interim financial statements are prepared on a cash basis.
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Blue Earth County Cash and Investment Balances
August, 2022

August, 2023

August, 2024

August, 2025

August, 2026

General Fund
Human Services
Public Works
Capital Purchases
Ponderosa Landfill Enterprise

24,826,053
13,548,896
11,333,931
9,431,208

30,995,756
12,438,155
5,676,142
11,613,147

44,581,724
11,087,560
13,117,048
10,763,659

51,959,813
8,637,858
10,953,067
12,907,042

56,259,657
7,473,374
11,867,305
10,624,707

Total Available Funds

59,140,088

60,723,200

79,549,991

84,457,780

86,225,043

Available Funds

6 Month Operating Needs

67,183,517

Dedicated Funds
Health/Dental Insurance
Law Library
Debt Service
Library
Professional Development
Attorney Forfeitures
Enhanced 911 Fund
Conceal and Carry
Emergency Management
Sheriff Court Contingent
ARPA - SLFRF
ARPA - LATCF
Rapidan Dam
Opioid Settlement
Elections Technology
Recording Equipment Fund
Recording Compliance Fund
Veterans Van
Recycling Fee
Riparian Protection
Aquatic Invasive Species
Waste Management
Economic Development
Small City Loan Avail.
Small City Daycare Loan Avail.
Capital Improvements Plan
Ponderosa Long-Term Dedicated
Ditch
Ditch Funding From Capital

3,457,200
(7,772)
2,824,716
432,080
125,310
216,541
331,192
553,601
1,600,000
11,525
11,342,903
116,765
449,549
801,167
37,349
7,266,754
640,838
450,928
5,912
83,625
307,513
208,723
35,074,417
3,825,032
1,297,218
3,463,774

1,301,108
2,392
3,004,645
978,670
113,379
212,920
460,067
581,968
1,600,000
9,643
6,823,691
20,000
247,996
136,865
478,284
873,839
6,128
7,239,291
766,399
509,484
17,170
46,764
364,202
190,000
34,838,063
4,239,327
1,665,956
1,808,903

1,116,969
11,288
3,094,102
347,999
123,334
212,103
609,659
568,562
1,600,000
10,617
159,342
617,877
505,070
962,284
8,296
7,453,171
866,943
564,065
27,033
409,517
190,000
32,214,123
4,674,753
1,904,896
-

454,140
23,204
2,652,265
(244,773)
124,806
215,023
666,095
566,043
1,600,000
10,908
718,091
627,370
19,400
499,763
1,044,797
12,433
7,385,433
985,457
615,901
36,742
471,995
190,000
14,825,168
5,112,486
1,164,784
646,716

643,661
39,496
1,591,584
(233,286)
140,650
223,225
709,426
593,220
1,600,000
7,071
530,176
619,615
48,442
524,509
1,147,064
13,512
7,309,185
1,111,000
663,931
39,918
535,331
190,000
32,041,562
5,646,466
2,873,936
-

Total Dedicated Funds

74,916,860

68,537,154

58,252,003

40,424,247

58,609,694

Total County Funds

134,056,948

129,260,354

137,801,994

124,882,027

144,834,737

Taxes & Penalties
Other Fiduciary Funds

2,661,618
2,415,440

2,429,717
2,988,709

4,992,266
2,002,643

2,747,577
3,528,377

3,711,507
4,083,141

Total Fiduciary Funds

5,077,058

5,418,426

6,994,909

6,275,954

7,794,648

139,134,006

134,678,780

144,796,903

131,157,981

152,629,385

Fiduciary Funds

Grand Total

Blue Earth County Investments August 31, 2026
Current Investments less agency fund (Year to Date Earnings)

4.03%

3,838,086

Last Month less agency fund (Year to Date Earnings)

3.94%

3,279,490

Last Year less agency fund (Year to Date Earnings)

4.28%

3,635,307

2026 Budgeted Interest Income

3,007,000

2026 Interest/Fair Value Change Thru 8/31/26 (GASB 31)

3.21%

3,058,444

Fund Balance
Millions

150
100
50
2021

2022

2023

Special Revenue Funds

2024

2025

General Fund

100

Motion

Subsidiary
Motions

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9

Privileged
Motions

10
11
12
13

Main Motion
Postpone Indefinitely
Amend
Commit or Refer
Postpone to a certain
time
Limit or extend limits
of debate
Previous Question
Lay on the Table
Call for the orders of
the day
Raise a question of
privilege
Recess
Adjourn
Fix the time to which
to adjourn

Parliamentary Procedure Cheat Sheet

Is a 2nd
required?
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes

Is it
amendable?
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes

It is
debatable?
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes

What vote is
required?
Majority
Majority
Majority
Majority
Majority

Can it be
reconsidered?
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes

May it
interrupt?
No
No
No
No
No

Yes

Yes

No

Two-Thirds

Yes

No

Yes
Yes
No

No
No
No

No
No
No

Yes
No
No

No
No
Yes

No

No

No

Two-Thirds
Majority
At the
request of
one member
Chair decides

No

Yes

Yes
Yes
Yes

Yes
No
Yes

No
No
No

Majority
Majority
Majority

No
No
Yes

No
No
No

Main Motion – Introduces new business. A main motion is the lowest ranking motion, and a member may make only when no
other business is pending.
Subsidiary Motion – Assist in handling the main motion. Always apply to another motion that is pending. Is in order from the
time the chair states the main motion until the motion is voted on.
Privileged Motion – Do not relate to the pending motion, but deal with special matters of immediate and overriding importance.
RANKING MOTIONS
1. Main Motion – Introduces a Substantive question as a new subject.
2. Postpone Indefinitely – reject main motion without a direct vote.
3. Amend – alter or modify the wording of a main motion. A primary amendment modifies the main motion; a secondary
amendment modifies the primary amendment.
Can amend a motion in 3 ways:
• Insert or add words – insert words at the beginning, middle or end of motion.
• Strike out words or paragraph – Remove words or a paragraph.
• Strike out and insert words or substitute a paragraph – Remove certain words or paragraphs and replace them
with others.
4. Commit or refer – to refer a motion to a smaller group or committee.
5. Postpone to a certain time – delay consideration of a main motion until later in the same meeting or until the next
scheduled meeting.
6. Limit or extend limits of debate – a motion that limits or changes the number of times a member make speak or the time
consumed by a speech, or total time for debate. A motion to limit the debate applies to all motions previously made and
that may subsequently be made, but a motion to extend limits of debate only affects motions that are still pending.
7. Previous question – a motion to close the debate, or call for the question, so the pending motion will come to an
immediate vote.
8. Lay on the table – a motion to set aside the main motion temporarily to take up a more pressing issue.
9. Call for the order of the day – a request made to follow the adopted agenda.
10. Raise a question of privilege – interrupt the discussion of business to bring up an urgent subject. Ex: Noise or
temperature of the room, to received handout materials, or see a presentation.
11. Recess – to take a short intermission in the meeting
12. Adjourn – to close the meeting
13. Fix the time to which to adjourn – to set a time, date, and place to continue the present meeting anytime before the next
regularly scheduled meeting.
** A resolution must have at least 3 yes votes to pass whether there are 3, 4, or 5 Commissioners present.

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