MSP to proceed with an in-house wage study, not a consultant wage study and include data from surrounding District 8 counties data. Commissioners provided Committee Reports for 06/07 – 06/20/2026. Also noted was 06/30/2026 attendance of board members to tour Painted Prairie with no board business being conducted or discussed. Board adjourned at approximately 9:42 a.m. ATTEST: Sharon Giese, County Coordinator A complete copy of these proceedings will be posted for 1 month at the Murray County Government Center, Slayton, MN and is also available at www.murraycountymn.com. ________________________________
MURRAY COUNTY BOARD
A SUMMARY OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE MURRAY COUNTY BOARD June 16, 2026, 8:30 a.m. Pursuant to notice, the Board of Commissioners convened with the following members present in person: Commissioners; Woelber, Meier, Carlson, Welgraven, and Zins. Also Present in person were County Coordinator Giese and County Attny Smith. General Assistant Gleason was absent.
Meeting was called to order at approximately 8:30 a.m.
MSP to approve agenda with (1) addition, along with no conflicts of interest:
• Murray County Employee Family Fun Night is scheduled for 06/18/2026. All commissioners will attend event but no business will be conducted or discussed.
MSP It is moved by Commissioner Meier, seconded by Commissioner Woelber and passed that all claims as presented were approved for payment. Audit List dated 06/16/2026 with fund totals as follows and warrants numbered 180136 through 180193 for $144,572.41, including the meeting minutes of 06/02/2026.
Recess was called at approximately 8:10 a.m.
Meeting called back to order at approximately 8:35 a.m. for Murray County JD 14 – Impoundment/Modification/Partial Abandonment via DNR. Details and conditions were read. Hearing was open for public comment. No public in attendance.
MSP to adopt findings and order as outlined, modified and discussed for Murray County JD 14 Impoundment/Modification/Partial Abandonment via DNR.
Roll Call Vote: 5 = Aye; 0 = Nay, Motion passed.
Woelber: Aye Carlson: Aye Welgraven: Aye Meier: Aye Zins: Aye Public hearing was closed at approximately 9:13 a.m.
MSP to amend the original motion to read as such, A motion was made by Commissioner Welgraven, seconded by Commissioner Zins and passed to approve the bid from 605 Companies for $2,158,339.00 for County Ditch 41 Improvement project, further reserving the right to reimburse the drainage system with future bond proceeds. MSP to approve the bid submittal from LHB for the End-O-Line Railroad Park and Museum turntable rehabilitation.
MSP to approve the report of ditch bills for payment of the Murray County Drainage Authority for $10,615.75.
MSP to authorize Travis Radke to investigate and repair this issue with a $5,000.00 limit for Petition 2026-023, CD 41 Sect 27 Lowville Township. If above that amount, required to present this petition again to consult with the board.
MSP to approve the following ditch inspections and petitions:
• Petition 2026-020 JD 14 Sect 20 Township Leeds Dist 2 Carlson
• Petition 2026-021 JD 09 Sect 26 Township Lowville Dist 2 Carlson
• Petition 2026-022 CD 42 Sect 32 Township DMR Dist 1 Woelber MSP to authorize the Murray County Board Chair to sign the Workforce Development Area #6 Southwest Minnesota Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Joint Powers Agreement for the counties in Regions 6W and 8 with renewal period 07/01/2026 - 06/30/2030.
MSP to approve increase in the 2025 seasonal wage scale by $1.00 per hour for the 2026, retroactive to each 2026 seasonal employee’s first day of work for the 2026 season.
Committee reports presented for 05/24 – 06/06/2026 by Commissioners Meeting adjourned at approximately 9:45 a.m.
ATTEST: Sharon Giese, County Coordinator A complete copy of these proceedings will be posted for 1 month at the Murray County Government Center, Slayton, MN and is also available at www.murraycountymn. com.
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MURRAY COUNTY BOARD
A SUMMARY OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE MURRAY COUNTY BOARD June 23, 2026, 8:30 a.m. Pursuant to notice, the Board of Commissioners convened with the following members present in person: Commissioners; Woelber, Meier, Carlson, Welgraven, and Zins. Also Present in person were County Coordinator Giese and General Assistant Gleason. County Attny Smith via Zoom.
Meeting was called to order at approximately 8:30 a.m.
MSP to approve amend agenda with (1) additional agenda item: Approval of Appeals and Equalization Minutes for 06/16/2026 and with no conflicts of interest.
Added agenda item being review of meeting minutes of 06/16/2026.
8:35 a.m. Public Hearing for MN Investment Funds and Transfer.
MSP to approve the de-federalization of MIF funds and transfer of $471,416.88 to the EDA LDO fund.
MSP to move into closed session pursuant MN Statue Section 13D.03 confidential discussion with legal counsel regarding labor negotiation strategy.
MSP to move into open session Recess called. Called back to order.
Closed discussion resulted in opposing viewpoints using the committee or full board approach in labor negotiations.
MSP to proceed with the committee approach in labor negotiations. Although the committee is to keep the board updated.
9:30 a.m. Public Opening for Winter Storage Bids.
MSP to approve the bid from Shetek Marine for $6,000.00 for a two-year winter storage contract.
MSP to approve ditch bills for payment of the Murray County Drainage Authority totaling $11,876.82.
MSP to allow the Augustana University Archeology Laboratory to conduct a Phase 1 Cultural Resource and Geophysical survey at Marsh’s Landing for $11,666.00.
MSP to approve the Anderson Acres Preliminary Plat Application $398 for (9) non-riparian lots in the Residential and Shoreland Overlay Districts on Lake Sarah, a General Development Lake for 4.18 acres in Part of Government Lot 2 and N1/2 SE1/4, Section 15, Lake Sarah Township as recommended by the Planning Commission.
MSP to approve Interim Use Permit #1441 for Sweetman Sand & Gravel to open and operate a gravel mining operation in the Agricultural and Floodplain Overlay Districts, for E1/2 SE1/4, Section 12, Belfast Township, Murray County with the findings and ten (10) special conditions as recommended by the Planning Commission.
MSP to approve Conditional Use Permit #1442 for Dynamic Energy Solutions, LLC to construct and operate a 5 MW Large Solar Energy System in the Agricultural District in the NE1/4, Section 26, Chanarambie Township, Murray County with the findings and ten (10) special conditions as amended as recommended by the Planning Commission.
Randy Groves presented the 2027 Highway Department Budget for review and discussion.
Recess called at approximately 10:26 a.m.
Board Chair call back to order at approximately 10:29 a.m.
MSP to appoint Jen Nelson as Murray County citizen representative on the Southwest Minnesota Opportunity Council and approve county paid citizen per diem of $75.00 per event. Mileage will continue to be processed through SMOC.
Board adjourned at approximately 10:35 a.m.
ATTEST: Sharon Giese, County Coordinator A complete copy of these proceedings will be posted for 1 month at the Murray County Government Center, Slayton, MN and is also available at www.murraycountymn.com. _________________________________ 21c
MURRAY COUNTY BOARD
A SUMMARY OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE MURRAY COUNTY BOARD July 7, 2026, 8:30 a.m. Pursuant to notice, the Board of Commissioners convened with the following members present in person: Commissioners; Woelber, Meier, Carlson, Welgraven, and Zins. Also Present in person were County Coordinator Giese, General Assistant Gleason, and County Attny Smith Meeting was called to order at approximately 8:30 a.m.
MSP to approve the 07/07/2026 agenda with no additions and no conflict of interests.
MSP to approve all claims and meeting minutes as presented with fund totals and warrants numbered 180255 through 180312, ET 89965 for $151,123.95.
Luke Schryvers presented the MCMC monthly update.
Ashley Haken with Wonder World provided building progress and funding update.
MSP to approve the report of ditch bills for payment of the Murray County Drainage Authority for $17,915.25.
MSP to approve repairs as stated to the following: Petition 2026-024 CD 42 Sec 6 Twp Belfast Dist 1 Woelber Petition 2026-025 JD 14 Sec 14 Twp Chanarambie Dist 2 Carlson MSP to purchase a 2026 Silverado Pursuit from Enterprise leasing for $53,603.87 to be put into service in 2027.
MSP to approve use of insurance proceeds from highway building automation system claim and authorize staff to proceed with Siemens/G&R Controls conversion with estimated net cost of approximately $19,888.50.
MSP to Board Chair signing the letter of support for Nobles County Certificate of Need Application.
MSP to approve Resolution 2026-07-07-01 authorizing Murray County to serve as a fiscal agent for State Homeland Security Program (SHSP) Grant, retaining 4-5% of total grant award to offset administrative costs.
MSP to accept the Fire Training House on Wheels donated by Currie Fire Department. Any Murray County fire department will be allowed to borrow it.
MSP to approve Resolution #2026-07-07-02 outlining a $100.00 per diem for Murray County citizen committee representation for calendar year 2027 as follows:
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A SUMMARY OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE MURRAY COUNTY BOARD July 21, 2026, 8:30 a.m. Pursuant to notice, the Board of Commissioners convened with the following members present in person: Commissioners; Woelber, Carlson, Welgraven and Zins. Also Present in person were County Coordinator Giese, and General Assistant Gleason. County Attorney Smith was absent.
Advised, in accordance with MN Statue 13D.02, Commissioner Jackie Meier attended meeting remotely via Zoom due to personal travel. Audio and video connections were confirmed. All votes were taken by roll call vote.
MSP to approve today’s agenda as amended with no other additions/modifications, and no conflicts of interest. Amendment request to move Agenda Item 4.3. Heidi Winter - Auditor/Treasurer to follow item 4.6. Bryan Bose - Chief Deputy Sheriff.
Roll Call Vote: 5 = Aye; 0 = Nay; Motion passed.
Woelber: Aye Meier: Aye Welgraven: Aye Zins: Aye Carlson: Aye MSP to approve consent agenda - meeting minutes of 07/07/2026, along 7/07/2026 & 07/08/2026 Special Meeting and the Commissioners’ Warrants 180388 to 180446 in the amount of $299,499.04 for 07/21/2026.
Roll Call Vote: 5 = Aye; 0 = Nay; Motion passed.
Zins: Aye Welgraven: Aye Meier: Aye Woelber: Aye Carlson: Aye MSP to approve Resolution 2026-07-21-01 awarding sale, terms, and rates for $2,940,000.00 general obligation ditch bonds, Series 2026A.
Roll Call Vote: 5 = Aye; 0 = Nay; Motion passed.
Welgraven: Aye Meier: Aye Woelber: Aye Zins: Aye Carlson: Aye MSP to amend previously adopted 2026-07-07-02 Resolution Setting Per Diem Pay for Citizen Committees per Calendar Year by striking the reference to Shetek Area Water and Sewer District Commission (SAWS) from County paid per diem. SAWS has their own governing board and therefore, their board establishes and pays per diem to their committee members as per their bylaws.
Roll Call Vote: 5 = Aye; 0 = Nay; Motion passed.
Meier: Aye Woelber: Aye Zins: Aye Welgraven: Aye Carlson: Aye MSP to approve report of ditch bills for payment of the Murray County Drainage Authority for #33,407.07.
Roll Call Vote: 5 = Aye; 0 = Nay; Motion passed.
Meier: Aye Woelber: Aye Zins: Aye Welgraven: Aye Carlson: Aye MSP to approve ditch repairs as outlined Petition 2026-025 CD 34 Section 25 Twnshp Ellsborough Dist. 2 Carlson Roll Call Vote: 5 = Aye; 0 = Nay; Motion passed.
Woelber: Aye Meier: Aye Welgraven: Aye Zins: Aye Carlson: Aye MSP to approve the purchase of the 2026 plow truck outlined in quote Freightliner for $169,525.00. In addition, once the new truck is received, the old one becomes surplus and sold at auction.
Roll Call Vote: 5 = Aye; 0 = Nay; Motion passed.
Welgraven: Aye Zins: Aye Meier: Aye Woelber: Aye Carlson: Aye MSP to approve the purchase of the snow equipment for the 2026 truck being purchased in the previous motion as per quote from Berts Truck Equipment for $202,998.00.
Roll Call Vote: 5 = Aye; 0 = Nay; Motion passed.
Woelber: Aye Meier: Aye Welgraven: Aye Zins: Aye Carlson: Aye MSP to approve the purchase of the motor grader per outlined in quote from RDO Equipment for $373,771.52 after trade-in.
Roll Call Vote: 5 = Aye; 0 = Nay; Motion passed.
Woelber: Aye Meier: Aye Welgraven: Aye Zins: Aye Carlson: Aye MSP to approve the purchase of (8) new Motorola M500 dash cameras for a total purchase price of $58,612.00.
Roll Call Vote: 5 = Aye; 0 = Nay; Motion passed.
Woelber: Aye Meier: Aye Welgraven: Aye Zins: Aye Carlson: Aye MSP to approve hiring Christina Harris as the Human Resource Manager contingent on a satisfactory background check and drug test, at a pay grade 15 step 3.
Roll Call Vote: 5 = Aye; 0 = Nay; Motion passed.
Zins: Aye Welgraven: Aye Meier: Aye Woelber: Aye Carlson: Aye MSP to appoint Nick Bergman in accordance with Minn. Stat. 163.07 as Murray County’s County Engineer, being a shared resource with Pipestone County.
Roll Call Vote: 5 = Aye; 0 = Nay; Motion passed.
Welgraven: Aye Meier: Aye Woelber: Aye Zins: Aye Carlson: Aye MSP to approve the acceptance of a donation of up to 10,000 yards of black dirt and 10,000 yards of clay from Double D Gravel to the Murray County Landfill.
Roll Call Vote: 5 = Aye; 0 = Nay; Motion passed.
Zins: Aye Welgraven: Aye Meier: Aye Woelber: Aye Carlson: Aye MSP to an amended motion was presented by Commissioner Zins to accept the bid of $338,000.00 for the former highway building property with a buyer possession date of no later than September 15. Commissioner Carlson seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote: 5 = Aye; 0 = Nay; Motion passed.
Zins: Aye Welgraven: Aye Meier: Aye Woelber: Aye Carlson: Aye Committee reports were provided for 06/21 – 07/04/2026 by Commissioners.
Meeting adjourned at approximately 10:21 a.m.
ATTEST: Sharon Giese, County Coordinator A complete copy of these proceedings will be posted for 1 month at the Murray County Government Center, Slayton, MN and is also available at www.murraycountymn. com.
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MURRAY COUNTY BOARD
A SUMMARY OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE MURRAY COUNTY BOARD July 28, 2026, 8:30 a.m. Pursuant to notice, the Board of Commissioners convened with the following members present in person: Commissioners; Woelber, Meier, Carlson, Welgraven and Zins. Also Present in person were County Coordinator Giese, and General Assistant Gleason. County Attorney Smith was absent.
MSP to approve today’s agenda as amended with Fairground Wireless Replacement and no conflicts of interest.
MSP to approve consent agenda, meeting minutes of 07/21/2026.
Recess was called at approximately 8:32 a.m.
Meeting called by to order at approximately 8:35 a.m.
8:35 a.m. Public Hearing – Granting Murray County EDA as a Local Development Organization and Transfer of Funds Resolution 2026-07-28-01.
MSP to rescind previous Resolution 2026-06-23-01 Granting Request Designation of the Murray County Economic Development Authority as a Local Development Organization and transfer of MIF Funds to LDO, as the public hearing and resolution did not meet DEED requirements.
MSP to approve Resolution 2026-07-28-01 Granting Murray County Economic Development Authority as Local Development Organization and transfer $471,416.88 to the local development organization as de-federalized funds.
MSP to approve the Murray County Home Initiative Tax Abatement for Jaden & Delaney Boerboom on property located at 1266 250th Avenue, Avoca, MN 56114 (PIN #06.032.0021).
SWHHS provided program update showing 2027 state & federal funding shifts to county.
MSP to approve the report of ditch bills for payment of the Murray County Drainage Authority for $1,624.50.
MSP to amend the Murray County Accounting Policies and Procedures manual for updates with Governmental Accounting Standards Board Statement No. 101 on Compensated Absences.
MSP to set a public hearing on the proposed repairs for JD 14 and CD 20 on Tuesday, August 25th, at 9:00 a.m., at the Murray County Commissioner Meeting Room. The alternate date for this public hearing is Wednesday, August 26th at 9:30 as the Murray County Commissioner Meeting Room. Public notice for specific date to be posted.
MSP to authorize the purchase of a John Deere Z930M zero turn mower from Kibble Equipment utilizing Minnesota State Contract pricing, including the trade-in of the County’s 2011 John Deere Z710A zero turn mower, for a net purchase price of $9,551.12, to be paid from Account No. 01-110-111-6650.
Meeting adjourned at approximately 9:19 a.m.
ATTEST: Sharon Giese, County Coordinator A complete copy of these proceedings will be posted for 1 month at the Murray County Government Center, Slayton, MN and is also available at www.murraycountymn. com.
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MURRAY COUNTY BOARD
A SUMMARY OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE MURRAY COUNTY BOARD August 4, 2026, 8:30 a.m. Pursuant to notice, the Board of Commissioners convened with the following members present in person: Commissioners; Woelber, Meier, Carlson, Welgraven and Zins. Also Present in person were County Coordinator Giese, and General Assistant Gleason. County Attorney Smith was absent.
MSP to approve today’s agenda as amended with addition of Horticulture Building Pay Request #5 – Final added as agenda item 4.5.2.
No conflicts of interest were identified.
MSP to approve consent agenda with all claims as presented approve for payment, including meeting minutes of 07/28/2026. The Chair is authorized to sign he audit lists for warrant 180483 – 180518 for $33,081.07 Murray County Medical Center presented their monthly report.
MSP to approve the Murray County Medical Center use of available funds in the ambulance replacement account to purchase a new ambulance.
Murray County Soil & Water District provide their quarterly report.
MSP to approve the MCSWD request for 2nd quarter allocation in the amount of $49,069.75.
MSP to approve Resolution 2026-08-04-01 Calling Public Hearing on the Intention to Issue General Obligation Capital Improvement Plan Bonds and Proposal to Adopt a Capital Improvement Plan relating to Murray County Medical Center.
MSP to a approve Resolution 2026-08-04-02 Establishing Procedures Relating to the Compliance with Reimbursement Bond Regulations under the Internal Revenue Code relating to Murray County Medical Center.
MSP to rescind the original motion approving the purchase of the motor grader per outlined in quote from RDO Equipment for $373,711.52 after trade-in.
MSP to to approve final payment application on the Horticulture Building renovation for Joe Schreier Construction in the amount of $56,000.57.
MSP to approve the purchase of the motor grader per outlined in quote from RDO Equipment dated 07-20-2026, Deal #1998424 for $388,035.22 after trade-in.
MSP to the Conditional Use Permit #1443 for Scott & Marcy Berglund to operate an Agricultural Service Business in the Agriculture District, in Part of E1/2 NE1/4, Section 36, Lime Lake Township, Murray County.
MSP to approve the Conditional Use Permit #1439 for The Towers, LLC to erect a telecommunications tower in the Agriculture District, in the S1/2 SE1/4, Section 36, Belfast Township, Murray County with the findings, including an amendment to finding #7 to include access from 300th Avenue (County Road 46) and the three (3) special conditions as recommended by the Planning Commission.
MSP to approve the appointment of Linda Wing to the Murray County citizen seat of the Western Mental Health Board.
Consideration and approval of 2027 elected official salaries was tabled until the wage study is completed.
MSP to approve amend Resolution 2026-01-20-01 Adopting Murray County mileage rate per IRS recommended guidelines to encompass the verbiage to include mid-year IRS changes.
MSP to approve the continuation of the Motorola VESTA Software as a Service Contract for another 5 years, for a total cost of $133,224.00 from Account 01-283-2830000-6342 which utilizes 911 grant funds. Further authorizing Heath Landsman to sign the contract.
MSP to approve the quote from Midwest 911 Cars, Inc. to install the new Motorola M500 dash cameras for the quoted price of $5,850.00 to be paid from account 01201-000-0000-6260.
MSP to move forward with remodeling 1/2 the building with heat and insulation. Then no changes to the other 1/2 of the building, with the option to concrete this 1/2 in the future.
MSP to amend previous motion, approve the Trevor Rosenbrook Construction for $162,760.00, with the potential to change scope, heating and insulating only the north 1/2 of the building and concreting all of the building via change orders.
Nick Bergman presented an update for the Murray County Highway Department.
Committee Reports were presented by each of the board members.
Also notify the public of the following meetings where there could be a quorum in attendance:
• Lunch for Interns at 11:00 a.m. today at the Highway Dept
• Power On Midwest Meetings - These are public meetings across the area.
Commissioner Meier also wanted to inform the board there is a required “in-person” meeting in the Twin Cities for SCHSAC. Typically, they are zoom but “in-person” attendance is required this time.
Meeting adjourned at approximately 10:36 a.m.
ATTEST: Sharon Giese, County Coordinator A complete copy of these proceedings will be posted for 1 month at the Murray County Government Center, Slayton, MN and is also available at www.murraycountymn. com.
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A SUMMARY OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE MURRAY COUNTY BOARD August 18, 2026, 8:30 a.m. Pursuant to notice, the Board of Commissioners convened with the following members present in person: Commissioners; Woelber, Meier, Carlson, Welgraven and Zins. Also Present in person were County Coordinator Giese and County Attorney Smith, General Assistant Gleason was absent.
MSP to approve the agenda with no additions or no conflicts of interest.
MSP to approve minutes of 08/04/2026 and all claims presented for payment warrant 180483 – 180518 in the amount of $92,456.53.
MSP to approve Phase I of the proposal from Widseth/Contegrity Group, Inc. for the Murray County Long-Term Facility Planning Study in the amount of $38,950.00 and authorize the appropriate County officials to execute the necessary agreement.
Alliant Engineering & MN DOT shared the County Road Safety Plan and purposes behind such a plan.
MSP in conjunction with the appointed ditch inspector, have examined and inspected portions of the foregoing ditches, for the purpose of determining what repairs are necessary and ordered said repairs to be made: Petition 2026-027 JD 22 Section 24 Twnshp Holly Dist 1 Woelber MSP to decline abatement participation for the City of Slayton’s 34th Street Reconstruction project with a letter being issued and signed by Sharon Giese, County Coordinator.
Board Chair called a (5) minute recess.
Consideration and approval of the 2027 Elected Officials’ Salaries was tabled for a future meeting.
MSP to host Appreciation on the Grill – Thanks to Staff as wellness event using disbursement code of 31-149-6186. MSP to approve final payment for the 2026 Maintenance Striping Project to Sir Lines-A-Lot, LLC, in the amount of $5,842.13.
MSP to approve final payment for CSAH 38 Box Culvert (SAP 059-638-033) to Midwest Contracting, LLC in the amount of $5,106.36.
MSP to approve Precision Paving bid for $51,475.00 bituminous pavement for culvert patch, salt shed, and fuel island.
Nick Bergman, County Engineer will arrange for MNDOT to present the Capital Highway Investment Plan, “CHIP” along with a question and answer session for a future meeting.
MSP to move into closed session pursuant to Minnesota Statue Section 13D.03 for confidential discussions with legal counsel regarding labor negotiation strategy discussions.
MSP to move back into open session.
Closed session summary: Resulted in a strategy for fair negotiations for 2027 pay adjustments.
Committee reports were provided by each commissioner.
Also notify the public of the following meetings where there could be a quorum in attendance: 08/19 Southwest Initiative Foundation meeting at 4:30 at the Painted Prairie Vineyard.
Board Chair adjourned the meeting at approximately 11:28 a.m.
ATTEST: Sharon Giese, County Coordinator A complete copy of these proceedings will be posted for 1 month at the Murray County Government Center, Slayton, MN and is also available at www.murraycountymn. com.
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A SUMMARY OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE MURRAY COUNTY BOARD August 25, 2026, 8:30 a.m. Pursuant to notice, the Board of Commissioners convened with the following members present in person: Commissioners; Woelber, Meier, Carlson, Welgraven and Zins. Also Present in person were County Coordinator Giese and County Attorney Smith, and General Assistant Gleason.
One addition at 4.6.2. EDA Update via Bryan Stading.
MSP to amended agenda as outlined without any conflicts of interest.
No items for the consent agenda.
9:00 a.m. Public Hearing: Ditch Repairs for JD14 and CD20. No public was in attendance for comment. A brief recess was called before the public hearing to correspond with the required time posted.
MSP to approve the findings and orders as presented for JD 14 and CD 20 ditch repairs.
Roll Call Vote: Woelber = Aye; Carlson = Aye; Welgraven = Aye; Meier = Aye; Zins – Aye MSP to approve the report of bills for payment of the Murray County Drainage Authority in the amount of $35,950.69.
MSP to approve carpet replacement bid from Jim’s Carpet Outlet, in the amount of $19,783.56 for replacement of carpet in the hallways and common areas at Sunrise Terrace.
Presentation and discussion of Lyon County jail rate increase and future housing of inmates.
MSP to authorize Board Chair and Sheriff to sign the Addendum to Contract for Jail Services Between Lyon County and Murray County.
MSP to approve the same contract used for Slayton’s law enforcement coverage to be used for Fulda’s law enforcement contract. A contract will be brought back to the board for approval.
MSP to approve the Cooperative Facility Use Agreement between Murray County and the Murray Soil and Water Conservation District, subject to approval by the Murray SWCD Board of Supervisors, and authorized the Board Chair to execute.
SWCD discussion with board on designated commissioner, as a non-voting member attend each of their meetings. No action was taken as it was deemed unnecessary with continuation of quarterly reports provided to the board.
MSP to approve purchase of excess dirt and clay material, up to 20,607 cy from Veit and Company in the amount of $26,789.10, for use at the county landfill.
Bryan Stading EDA Coordinator provided an update Introductions were made Chrissy Harris, new HR Manager.
PowerOn Midwest discussion on concerns of constituents regarding the proposed project. Although Murray County has no authority to stop such a project, they can provide a resolution and comment to the Public Utility Commission to make sure citizen concerns are addressed. A formal resolution will be presented for consideration at the board meeting. Again, the board stressed the importance of all citizens participating in hearings and comment periods as the project progresses through the process.
Board Chair adjourned the meeting at approximately 10:02 a.m.
ATTEST: Sharon Giese, County Coordinator A complete copy of these proceedings will be posted for 1 month at the Murray County Government Center, Slayton, MN and is also available at www.murraycountymn. com.
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