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ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE COUNTY BOARD
July 16th, 2024
The Board of Commissioners of Freeborn County met in the Freeborn County Boardroom at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday,
July 16th, 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 as presented with the addition under item C. Report of the County
Administrator, to consider a resolution to accept the resignation of Trisha Kvenvold Assessment Technician,
effective July 14th, 2024.
Motion seconded by Commissioner Eckstrom.
After discussion, a vote was taken and the Chair declared the motion approved.
Commissioner Kaasa offered the following resolution;
RESOLUTION No. 24–196
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 July 2nd, 2024 minutes;
2) Approval of Drainage Repairs
Resolution seconded by Commissioner Shoff.
After discussion a vote was taken and the Chair declared the resolution adopted.
The Commissioners provided Board Committee updates.
There was a 4-H Impact Report presented to the Board by Lexie Ignaszewski & Amy Wadding.
Chairman Edwin asked if there was any public comment and there was one. Martha Jones Sichko presented to the
Board regarding healthcare in Freeborn County.
Commissioner Forman offered the following resolution;
RESOLUTION 24-197
RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH FREEBORN COUNTY FAMILY
SERVICES AND CHILDREN’S MENTAL HEALTH COLLABORATIVE FOR COMMUNITY HEALTH
WORKER
WHEREAS, Freeborn County Community Health Board accept a grant agreement with Freeborn County
Family Services and Children’s Mental Health Collaborative to support the Community Health Worker position;
WHEREAS, in following Minnesota Statute 145A.04 (ii) promoting healthy communities and healthy
behavior through activities that improve health in a population, such as investing in healthy families;

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WHEREAS, this grant agreement provides Public Health funding to serve and support the Community
Health Worker to provide support and health education for the Karen community and other cultural communities.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Freeborn County Board of Commissioners/Freeborn
County Community Health Board does hereby approve the grant agreement with Freeborn County Family Services
and Children’s Mental Health Collaborative.
Resolution seconded by Commissioner Shoff.
After discussion a vote was taken and the Chair declared the resolution adopted.
Commissioner Kaasa offered the following resolution;
RESOLUTION 24-198
RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH FREEBORN COUNTY FAMILY
SERVICES AND CHILDREN’S MENTAL HEALTH COLLABORATIVE FOR FAMILY HOME
VISITING
WHEREAS, Freeborn County Community Health Board accept a grant agreement with Freeborn County
Family Services and Children’s Mental Health Collaborative to provide Family Home Visiting services and support
to at-risk pregnant women and children until preschool or Kindergarten entrance;
WHEREAS, in following Minnesota Statute 145A.04 (ii) promoting healthy communities and healthy
behavior through activities that improve health in a population, such as investing in healthy families;
WHEREAS, this grant agreement provides Public Health funding to serve and support at-risk pregnant
woman and children until preschool or Kindergarten entrance. The nationally recognized evidence-based Healthy
Families America model and Growing Great Kids curriculum to provide intensive health, social and parenting
support, including connecting them with community services. The grant is in the amount of $100,000;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Freeborn County Board of Commissioners/Freeborn
County Community Health Board does hereby approve the grant agreement with Freeborn County Family Services
and Children’s Mental Health Collaborative.
Resolution seconded by Commissioner Eckstrom.
After discussion, a vote was taken and the Chair declared the resolution approved.
Commissioner Kaasa offered the following resolution:
RESOLUTION 24-199
RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT A GRANT CONTRACT AGREEMENT AMENDMENT WITH
MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
WHEREAS, Freeborn County Community Health Board will contract with Minnesota Department of
Health for Public Health Emergency Preparedness in order to continue to work toward Public Health Emergency
Preparedness;
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statute 145A.04 allows for preparing and responding to emergencies by engaging
in activities that prepare public health departments to respond to events and incidents and assist communities in
recovery, such as providing leadership for public health preparedness activities with a community; developing,
exercising, and periodically reviewing response plans for public health threats; and developing and maintaining a
system of public health workforce readiness, deployment, and response;
WHEREAS, the grant contract amendment is for the Public Health Emergency Preparedness from
Minnesota Department of Health (MDH). The grant project agreement amendment is effective from July 1, 2024 to
June 30, 2025. This is year 1 of a 5-year agreement of July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2029. The award amount is for
$37,473.00. This is a grant that we have received for many years to work on emergency preparedness activities in
Public Health, and with partners in the community and region;

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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Freeborn County Board of Commissioners/Freeborn
County Community Health Board does hereby approve the contract grant agreement amendment with Minnesota
Department of Health for Public Health Emergency Preparedness.
Resolution was seconded by Commissioner Shoff.
After discussion, a vote was taken and the Chair declared the resolution approved.
Commissioner Forman offered the following resolution:
RESOLUTION 24-200
AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT WITH CITY OF GENEVA
WHEREAS, Freeborn County supports the efforts of towns and townships to improve and maintain their
roads and bridges; and
WHEREAS, the City of Geneva (City) would like to improve CSAH 35 and CSAH 45 in downtown Geneva;
and
WHEREAS, the state of Minnesota awarded a grant through the Active Transportation Grant Program
(Grant) to the City in the amount of $875,000; and
WHEREAS, the Grant program requires a county sponsor when towns or townships apply in order to qualify
for the funding; and
WHEREAS, an intergovernmental agreement has been drafted to define the roles and responsibilities of
both the City and the County and has been subsequently approved and executed by the City.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Freeborn County Board of Commissioners approves the
intergovernmental agreement with the City of Geneva and the continued sponsorship of the project by serving as the
fiscal agent between the City of Geneva and the State of Minnesota.
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 24-201
ACCEPTING THE RESIGNATION OF TRISHA KVENVOLD
WHEREAS, the Freeborn County Assessor’s 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;
WHEREAS; Trisha Kvenvold has been employed with Freeborn County since July 13th, 2015
and is resigning her position effective July 14th, 2024,
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, to accept the resignation of Trish Kvenvold as a
Freeborn County Assessment Technician effective on or about July 14th, 2024.
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 24-202
PERMISSION TO FILL THE FREEBORN COUNTY ASSESSMENT TECHNICIAN POSITION

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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, Trisha Kvenvold, Freeborn County Assessment Technician has resigned her
position effective July 14th, 2024;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the board approves the filling of the vacant
Freeborn County Assessment Technician position.
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 24-203
ACCEPTING THE RESIGNATION OF JILL WESTNEY
WHEREAS, the Freeborn County DHS 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; Jill Westney has been employed with Freeborn County since October 3rd, 1988 and
is resigning her position effective October 25th, 2024,
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, to accept the resignation/retirement of Jill Westney
as the Freeborn County Financial Assistant Supervisor effective on or about October 25th, 2024.
Resolution was seconded by Commissioner Shoff.
After discussion, a vote was taken and the Chair declared the resolution approved.
Commissioner Forman offered the following resolution:
RESOLUTION 24-204
PERMISSION TO FILL THE FREEBORN COUNTY FINANCIAL ASSISTANT SUPERVISOR
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, Jill Westney, Freeborn County Financial Assistant Supervisor has resigned her
position effective October 25th, 2024;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the board approves the filling of the vacant
Freeborn County Financial Assistant Supervisor position.
Resolution was seconded by Commissioner Eckstrom.
After discussion, a vote was taken and the Chair declared the resolution approved.

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Commissioner Kaasa offered the following resolution:
RESOLUTION, to promote a Patrol Deputy to the Detective position.
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 No. 24-206
Approval of Claims
RESOLVED, that the following claims be allowed and paid on or before July 19th, 2024.
FUND NAME AMOUNT
01 General Fund $ 963,916.12
03 County Road & Bridge $ 266,264.37
05 Human Services $ 194,134.63
06 Public Health $ 89,292.72
31 Capital Improvements $ 72,929.21
40 County Ditch $ 42,497.67
70 Trust & Agency $ 94,567.24
73 Payroll Clearing Fund $ 9,637.49
74 Turtle Creek Watershed $ 12,972.03
79 Social Services Collab $ 51.49
FUND TOTALS $ 1,746,262.97
Number of Claims not exceeding $300 – 264
Dollar amount of claims not exceeding $300 – $22,439.22
Resolution seconded by Commissioner Kaasa.
After discussion, a vote was taken and the Chair declared the resolution approved with Commissioners Shoff,
Kaasa, Eckstrom and Forman voting yay, and Commissioner Edwin abstaining from the vote on behalf of the
Credit Bureau of Albert Lea.
Chair, Commissioner Edwin recessed the regular meeting at approximately 9:40 a.m. to hold the Freeborn County
Commissioner Board Workshop.
The regular meeting resumed at approximately 12:34 p.m.
Chair, Commissioner Edwin adjourned the meeting at approximately 12:34 p.m. until 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, August
6th, 2024.
By: ____________________________ Attest: _____________________________
Brad Edwin Ryan Rasmusson
Chair County Administrator