Board of Commissioners
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at 9:00 AM CDT · Board Chambers, Government Center, Red Wing
Notice of this meeting was posted at the Government Center and published on the County website in accordance with the Minnesota Open Meeting Law, Minn. Stat. ch. 13D. Members of the public may address the Board during the public comment period. Reasonable accommodations are available on request.
- Call to Order
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Public Comment Period
Members of the public may address the Board on any matter within its jurisdiction.
- Consent Agenda
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Approval of Minutes
Approval of the minutes of the previous regular meeting.
Recommendation: Approve the minutes as presented.
- Regular Agenda
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2027 Preliminary Property Tax Levy and Budget
Setting the maximum preliminary levy for taxes payable in 2027.
Recommendation: Adopt the resolution setting a preliminary levy of $118,740,000 for taxes payable in 2027.
Fiscal impact: Levy increase of 4.9%; median homestead impact estimated at $61 per year.
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Waste-to-Energy Facility — Turbine Generator Service Contract Award
Award of RFB2026-117 for turbine generator service and repair.
Recommendation: Award the contract to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder and authorise execution.
Fiscal impact: Estimated $2.4 million over the base three-year term, funded from the Waste-to-Energy enterprise fund.
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Zoning Ordinance Amendment — Accessory Dwelling Units (First Reading)
First reading of an amendment permitting accessory dwelling units in the AG and R-1 districts.
Recommendation: Approve the first reading and set the second reading for the first meeting in September.
Fiscal impact: Minimal. Permit revenue is expected to offset review cost.
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Library Board Appointment — District 4 Vacancy
Filling the District 4 vacancy on the Library Board.
Recommendation: Appoint the recommended candidate to a term ending December 31, 2029.
Fiscal impact: None.
- Closed Session
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Attorney-Client Privileged Matter — Pending Litigation
The material for this item is classified as not public under Minn. Stat. § 13D.05, subd. 3(b) (attorney-client privilege) and is withheld from the public packet. The item itself, and any action taken on it, remain public.