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ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE COUNTY BOARD
July 2nd, 2024
The Board of Commissioners of Freeborn County met in the Freeborn County Boardroom at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday,
July 2nd, 2024. Members present: Commissioners Forman, Edwin, Kaasa, Shoff and Eckstrom.
The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Commissioner Forman offered the following motion;
MOVED, approving the agenda with the following changes:
The addition of one item under New Business; an update from the Emergency Management Director;
The removal of one item under Report of Environmental Services; to consider a resolution amending the Zoning
Ordinance (Ch. 42) as a conditional use within the “A” Agriculture Districts in Freeborn; and
The addition of one item under Report of the County Administrator; Consider a resolution to invite Dr. Bhagra and
any other pertinent Mayo staff to the August 6th or August 20th, 2024 Freeborn County Board of Commissioners
regular meeting.
Motion seconded by Commissioner Shoff.
After discussion, a vote was taken and the Chair declared the motion approved.
Commissioner Kaasa offered the following resolution;
RESOLUTION No. 24–182
Approval of the Freeborn County Board of Commissioners Consent Agenda as provided
in the Freeborn County Board Rule of Procedure 9(A)
WHEREAS, the Freeborn County Board is the governing body of Freeborn County, and;
WHEREAS, the Freeborn County Board has implemented a Consent agenda to perform the duties of the
board in a more effective and efficient manner, and
WHEREAS, the following items have been placed for approval of the Freeborn County Board of
Commissioners on the current Board meeting Consent Agenda as provided by the Board rules of procedure, being
routine and of a regular action;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, to place the following are hereby approved for appropriate
action:
1) Approval of the June 18th, 2024 Board Meeting minutes;
2) Approval of the June 25th, 2024 Emergency Meeting minutes;
3) Approval of Drainage Repairs;
4) Approval of Regular Full-Time Status Employees.
Resolution seconded by Commissioner Eckstrom.
After discussion a vote was taken and the Chair declared the resolution adopted.
The Commissioners provided Board Committee updates.
Emergency Management Director, Rich Hall gave an update regarding Public Assistance following the June 2024
Flooding.
There was a Public Hearing held at 8:45 a.m. regarding the proposed amendment to Chapter 18 of the Code of
Ordinances.
Matt Benda and Jerry Collins owner of Big Dreams Organics spoke to the Board during the public meeting.
The Public Hearing concluded at approximately 8:55a.m.

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Commissioner Eckstrom offered the following resolution;
RESOLUTION 24-183
RESOLUTION ADOPTING ORDINANCE NO. 2024-00, AMENDING CHAPTER 18 OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES OF FREEBORN COUNTY
WHEREAS, in accordance with Minnesota Statute 342.13, a Public Hearing was held on July 2, 2024, to consider
adopting an amendment to Chapter 18 of the Code of Ordinances of Freeborn County establishing an Interim
Ordinance and Moratorium Regarding the Operation of Cannabis Businesses;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners of Freeborn County, Minnesota,
hereby adopts the attached Ordinance No. 2024-00, amending Chapter 18 of the Code of Ordinances of Freeborn
County, effective upon adoption and publication as required by law.
Resolution seconded by Commissioner Kaasa.
After discussion a vote was taken and the Chair declared the resolution adopted.
Commissioner Forman offered the following resolution;
RESOLUTION 24-184
RESOLUTION APPROVING SUMMARY LANGUAGE FOR PUBLICATION OF FREEBORN COUNTY
ORDINANCE NO. 2024-00
WHEREAS, on July 2, 2024 the Freeborn County Board of Commissioners adopted Ordinance No. 2024-00; and
WHEREAS, it is not practical to publish the entire text of the ordinance in the County’s official newspaper; and
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statute 375.51, subd. 3 allows the publication of a summary of an ordinance in lieu of
publishing the entire ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the Freeborn County Board of Commissioners determines that publication of a summary of the
ordinance is sufficient to clearly inform the public of the intent and essential elements of the ordinance, and where to
access the full text of the ordinance;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Freeborn County Board of Commissioners hereby approves
the publication of the following summary language in lieu of publishing the full text of the ordinance:
FREEBORN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
Ordinance No. 2024-00
On July 2, 2024, the Freeborn County Board of Commissioners adopted Ordinance No. 2024-00. The
ordinance is an amendment to Chapter 18 of the Code of Ordinances of Freeborn County. The amendment adds
Section 18-1, establishing an Interim Ordinance regarding the operation of Cannabis Businesses within
Freeborn County. This Interim Ordinance is adopted by Freeborn County for the purpose of protecting the
planning process and the health, safety, and welfare of its citizens during a study regarding reasonable
restrictions on Cannabis Businesses by prohibiting the operation of Cannabis Businesses within the county until
January 1, 2025. This is a summary of the adopted ordinance. A copy of the entire Ordinance is available for
inspection online at: https://www.co.freeborn.mn.us/ or at the office of the Freeborn County Auditor-Treasurer
located at 411 S. Broadway Ave., Albert Lea, MN, 56007.
Resolution seconded by Commissioner Kaasa.
After discussion, a vote was taken and the Chair declared the resolution approved.
The Commissioners voted by ballot regarding the appointment of two Shell Rock River Watershed managers. The
three candidates were Mike Hanson, Joe Pacovsky & Gary Pestorious. After the votes were tallied, Ryan
Rasmusson, County Administrator read the results. Mike Hanson received 5 votes, Joe Pacovsky received three
votes and Gary Pestorious received two votes.

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Commissioner Shoff offered the following resolution:
RESOLUTION 24-185
SHELL ROCK RIVER WATERSHED DISTRICT BOARD OF MANAGER APPOINTMENTS FOR 2024
WHEREAS, Per Minnesota Statute 103B.611, the Freeborn County Board of Commissioners is charged
with the responsibility for appointment of the governing board for the Shell Rock Watershed district;
WHEREAS, the term of office of each board member is three years unless the appointing municipality
recalls the member; and
WHEREAS, Freeborn County has properly advertised and published the current opening for the watershed
board; and
WHEREAS, a ballot vote was taken by the Freeborn County Board of Commissioners to elect two
individuals for appointment to the Shell Rock River Watershed District Board of Managers;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Mike Hanson and Joe Pacovsky are hereby appointed to
the Shell Rock Watershed District Board of Managers by the Freeborn County Board of Commissioners for a three-
year term beginning July 11, 2024.
Resolution was seconded by Commissioner Eckstrom.
After discussion, a vote was taken and the Chair declared the resolution approved.
Chairman Edwin asked if there was any public comment and there was none.
Commissioner Kaasa offered the following resolution:
RESOLUTION #24-186
A RESOLUTION DECLARING THE EXISTENCE AND SALE OF SURPLUS COUNTY PROPERTY
WHEREAS, Freeborn County has an inventory of property.
WHEREAS, Freeborn County has established a rotation schedule for a portion of the existing inventory of
property
BE IT RESOLVED, that Freeborn County has determined that a portion of the existing inventory has
completed the rotation schedule and is considered to be surplus.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Freeborn County, by and through its Board of Commissioners consider
the following property as surplus and authorize the sale of the following surplus property:
3 Dodge Chargers, VIN: 2C3CDXKT6LH209183
2C3CDXKT8LH209184
2C3CDXKT6LH209183
Resolution was seconded by Commissioner Eckstrom.
After discussion, a vote was taken and the Chair declared the resolution approved.
Commissioner Shoff offered the following resolution:
RESOLUTION 24-187
SSTS Low Income Cost Share
WHEREAS, Freeborn County has received a State approved and locally adopted Comprehensive Water
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WHEREAS, Freeborn County has received a State approved and locally adopted the Cedar Wapsipinicon
Comprehensive Watershed Management Plan, the Shell Rock Winnebago Comprehensive Watershed Management
Plan, and the Le Sueur River Comprehensive Watershed Management plan; and
WHEREAS, Freeborn County has a State approved and locally adopted Sanitary Sewage Treatment System
Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, Freeborn County has identified a need to provide financial incentive to low income families
for the replacement of non-compliant sewer systems; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Freeborn County Board of Commissioners authorizes
the Environmental Health Coordinator and Director of Environmental Services decision making authority of low
income SSTS cost share funding.
Resolution was seconded by Commissioner Forman.
After discussion, a vote was taken and the Chair declared the resolution approved.
Commissioner Forman offered the following resolution:
RESOLUTION 24-188
RESOLUTION APPROVING PURCHASE OF SERVICE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE FREEBORN
COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES AND SOUTHERN MN GUARDIANSHIP SERVICES
FOR GUARDIANSHIP AND CONSERVATOR SERVICES
WHEREAS, the Freeborn County Department of Human Services has identified a need for expansion of
Guardianship and Conservator services related legal services for eligible individuals who are impaired to the extent
of lacking sufficient understanding or capacity to make or communicate responsible personal decisions, and who
have demonstrated deficits in behavior which evidence an inability to meet personal needs for medical care,
nutrition, clothing, shelter, or safety, or concerning the person’s estate or financial affairs and have demonstrated
deficits in behavior which evidence an inability to manage the estate or financial affairs; and
WHEREAS, this is a mandated service under Minnesota Statute 524, article 5 for which Freeborn County
has an existing budget; and
WHEREAS, Southern MN Guardianship Services has expressed the desire and has capacity to provide services to
residents of Freeborn County for whom the Department refers; and
WHEREAS, the County wishes to enter into a purchase of service agreement with Southern MN
Guardianship Services in order to provide additional options for Guardianship and Conservatorship services;
therefore
BE IT RESOLVED that the Freeborn County Board of Commissioners approves the Purchase of Service
Agreement with Southern MN Guardianship Services to provide Guardianship and Conservator services for the
period from June 20, 2024 through December 31, 2025.
Resolution was seconded by Commissioner Shoff.
After discussion, a vote was taken and the Chair declared the resolution approved.
Commissioner Kaasa offered the following resolution:
RESOLUTION 24-189
ACCEPTING THE RESIGNATION OF ASHLEY HALL
WHEREAS, the Freeborn County Probation Office has the responsibility for providing a quality service
with integrity and accountability to the citizens of Freeborn County;
WHEREAS, the Freeborn County Board is the appointing authority for all county employees;

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WHEREAS; Ashley Hall has been employed as a Veteran Court Coordinator since August 1st, 2021 and is
resigning her position effective July 12th, 2024,
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, to accept the resignation of Ashley Hall as a Freeborn County
Veteran Court Coordinator effective on or about July 5th, 2024.
Resolution was seconded by Commissioner Forman.
After discussion, a vote was taken and the Chair declared the resolution approved.
Commissioner Kaasa offered the following resolution:
RESOLUTION 24-190
PERMISSION TO FILL THE FREEBORN COUNTY VETERAN COURT COORDINATOR POSITION
WHEREAS, the Freeborn County employees have the responsibility for providing quality service with
integrity and accountability to the citizens of Freeborn County;
WHEREAS, the Freeborn County Board is the appointing authority for all county employees, and;
WHEREAS, Ashley Hall, Freeborn County Veteran Court Coordinator has resigned her position effective
July 5th, 2024;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the board approves the filling of the vacant Freeborn
County Veteran Court Coordinator position.
Resolution was seconded by Commissioner Shoff.
After discussion, a vote was taken and the Chair declared the resolution approved.
Commissioner Eckstrom offered the following resolution:
RESOLUTION 24-191
ACCEPTING THE RESIGNATION OF APRIL ELLIOTT
WHEREAS, the Freeborn County Department of Human Services has the responsibility for
providing a quality service with integrity and accountability to the citizens of Freeborn County;
WHEREAS, the Freeborn County Board is the appointing authority for all county employees;
WHEREAS; April Elliott has been employed as an Office Support Specialist since September
26th, 2022 and is resigning her position effective June 17th, 2024,
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, to accept the resignation of April Elliott as a
Freeborn County Office Support Specialist effective on or about June 17th, 2024.
Resolution was seconded by Commissioner Forman.
After discussion, a vote was taken and the Chair declared the resolution approved.
Commissioner Shoff offered the following resolution:
RESOLUTION 24-192
PERMISSION TO FILL THE FREEBORN COUNTY DHS – OFFICE SUPPORT SPECIALIST POSITION
WHEREAS, the Freeborn County employees have the responsibility for providing quality service with
integrity and accountability to the citizens of Freeborn County;
WHEREAS, the Freeborn County Board is the appointing authority for all county employees, and;

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WHEREAS, April Elliott, Freeborn County Office Support Specialist has resigned her position effective
June 17th, 2024;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the board approves the filling of the vacant Freeborn
County DHS – Office Support Specialist position.
Resolution was seconded by Commissioner Kaasa.
After discussion, a vote was taken and the Chair declared the resolution approved.
Commissioner Forman offered the following resolution:
RESOLUTION 24-193
AN AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT AUTHORIZED BY RESOLUTION 24-179 (A RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT GRANTING STATEWIDE AFFORDABLE HOUSING AID FUNDS)
WHEREAS, the Board of Freeborn County Commissioners adopted Resolution No. 24-179 authorizing an
agreement granting statewide affordable housing aid funds to RCIL Land Holdings, LLC; and
WHEREAS, the agreement authorized by Resolution No. 24-179 has not been fully executed; and
WHEREAS, the Grantee of the agreement requests that the Grantee listed on the agreement be amended to Albert
Lea Family Housing, LP, a Delaware Limited Partnership;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Freeborn County Board of Commissioners hereby approves
the attached agreement, as amended, granting statewide affordable housing funds to Albert Lea Family Housing, LP,
a Delaware Limited Partnership.
Resolution was seconded by Commissioner Shoff.
After discussion, a vote was taken and the Chair declared the resolution approved.
Commissioner Shoff offered the following resolution:
RESOLUTION 24-194
A RESOLUTION INVITING DR. BHAGRA AND ANY PERTINENT MAYO STAFF TO PROVIDE AN
UPDATE ON MAYO HEALTH SYSTEM PLANS FOR CARE IN ALBERT LEA
WHEREAS, the community has expressed concern regarding Mayo Health System care in Albert Lea; and
WHEREAS, the Freeborn County Board of Commissioners serves as the Community Health Board; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Freeborn County Board of Commissioners hereby
invite Dr. Bhagra and any pertinent Mayo staff to the Freeborn County Board of Commissioners meeting on August
6, 2024 or August 20, 2024 anytime between 8:30a.m. and 10:00a.m. to provide an update and provide answers to
submitted questions regarding Mayo Health Systems plans for care in Albert Lea.
Resolution was seconded by Commissioner Forman.
After discussion, a vote was taken and the Chair declared the resolution approved.
Commissioner Kaasa offered the following resolution:
RESOLUTION No. 24-195
Approval of Claims
RESOLVED, that the following claims be allowed and paid on or before July 5th, 2024.
FUND NAME AMOUNT
01 General Fund $ 520,259.38
03 County Road & Bridge $ 1,844,060.82

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05 Human Services $ 185,311.27
06 Public Health $ 73,358.38
40 County Ditch $ 2,835.06
70 Trust & Agency $ 68,313.55
73 Payroll Clearing Fund $ 10,064.70
FUND TOTALS $2,704,203.16
Number of Claims not exceeding $300 – 40
Dollar amount of claims not exceeding $300 – $4,667.37
Resolution seconded by Commissioner Eckstrom.
After discussion, a vote was taken and the Chair declared the resolution adopted.
Chair, Commissioner Edwin adjourned the meeting at 9:42 a.m. until 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, July 16th, 2024.
By: ____________________________ Attest: _____________________________
Brad Edwin Ryan Rasmusson
Chair County Administrator