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Sep 28, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Goodhue County Board Of Commissioners Special Session
The board discussed and approved the 2027 preliminary levy for the Southern Minnesota Multi-County Housing and Redevelopment Authority (SEMMCHRA). This action included the approval of the fiscal year 2027 budget and the consent to a preliminary special benefit tax levy in the amount of $387,558, in accordance with state statutes.
Sep 28, 2026·BoardMeeting
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The commission reviewed a conditional use permit request for a property located in Florence Township, which includes the operation of a marina, a resort/campground, and a restaurant with an indoor and outdoor bar. The staff provided a report detailing the scope of operations, compliance with zoning ordinances, parking requirements, and potential environmental considerations. The commission held a public hearing, engaged in discussions regarding the site's usage and environmental impact, and ultimately recommended the Board of Commissioners approve the conditional use permit request, subject to specific conditions such as septic maintenance, seasonal operation limitations, and landscape plan requirements.
Sep 15, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Goodhue County Board Of Commissioners Board Of Commissioners' Proceedings
The board discussed several items including the approval of a Domestic Violence Awareness Month proclamation for October 2026, approval of 2027 insurance renewals, and the hiring of temporary personnel for the Sheriff's office and Surveyor/GIS department. Funding allocations for the Statewide Affordable Housing Aid program were finalized, with resources distributed to Habitat for Humanity and Three Rivers Community Action. Additionally, the board approved a construction management contract, conducted a public hearing for a zoning ordinance map amendment in Florence Township, authorized funding for the Cannon Valley Trail, and established the 2027 preliminary property tax levy.
Sep 15, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Personnel Committee Committee Minutes
The committee discussed requests for staffing adjustments within the Sheriff's Office and Surveyor's office. Specifically, approval was supported for hiring an additional Patrol Deputy to manage staffing pressures caused by long-term leaves, with a plan to absorb the next vacancy through attrition. Furthermore, the committee supported the reinstatement of a Deputy Land Surveyor position and the replacement of an Administrative Assistant who transferred to another county department.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.