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ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE COUNTY BOARD
May 21st, 2024
The Board of Commissioners of Freeborn County met in the Freeborn County Boardroom at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday,
May 21st, 2024. Members present: Commissioners Forman, Edwin, Kaasa, Shoff and Eckstrom.
The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Commissioner Shoff offered the following motion;
MOVED, approving the agenda as presented with the removal of one item under E. Report of County
Administrator; Consider a resolution to provide Statewide Affordable Housing Aid towards the Albert Lea Family
Housing, LP Project and the addition of one item; Update and discussion of Statewide Affordable Housing Aid
Motion seconded by Commissioner Forman.
After discussion, a vote was taken and the Chair declared the motion approved.
Commissioner Forman offered the following resolution;
RESOLUTION No. 24–153
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 May 7th, 2024 minutes;
2) Approval of Drainage Repairs.
Resolution seconded by Commissioner Eckstrom.
After discussion a vote was taken and the Chair declared the resolution adopted.
The Commissioners provided Board Committee updates.
Chairman Edwin asked if there was any public comment and there was none.
Commissioner Eckstrom offered the following resolution;
RESOLUTION 24-154
BE IT RESOLVED, that the sum of $2,715.00 is hereby appropriated out of the General Revenue Fund of
Freeborn County for the purpose of creating a Change Fund/Impress Cash Fund to the following listed departments
as custodians of these funds in Freeborn County:
Custodian #1 Custodian #2 Custodian #3
County Treasurer $1,200.00 Kelly Hendrickson JoDee Avery
County Recorder $ 240.00 Heather Bagley Krista Walton
County Auditor/License Ctr.$ 550.00 Kelly Hendrickson Brenda Jensen

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County Sheriff $ 350.00 Ryan Shea Terri Zabrocki Jess Dreyling
County Public Health $ 25.00 Sue Yost Anita Majerus Natalie Loock
Dept. of Human Services $ 50.00 Suzanne Nerison Waylon Welvaert Doug Miller
Environmental Services $ 300.00 Mark Goskeson Gina Gullickson
$2,715.00
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the sum of $500.00 be drawn upon the General Revenue Fund of
Freeborn County for the purpose of creating a Petty Cash Fund held by the Auditor-Treasurer’s Office with Kelly D.
Hendrickson and JoDee Avery as custodians. This petty cash fund is to be used to reimburse various departments in
Freeborn County for incidental postage paid for county business.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the sum of $100.00 be drawn upon the General Revenue Fund of
Freeborn County for the purpose of creating a Petty Cash Fund held by the Sheriff’s Office with Ryan Shea, Terri
Zabrocki and Jess Dreyling as custodians. This petty cash fund is to be used to reimburse the Sheriff’s Department
for Alcohol and Tobacco Compliance checks held in the county.
Resolution seconded by Commissioner Forman.
After discussion a vote was taken and the Chair declared the resolution adopted.
Commissioner Forman offered the following resolution;
Resolution 24-155
Amending Tax Forfeited Sale Price of Blighted Property
WHEREAS, The County Board of Commissioners of the County of Freeborn, State of Minnesota, desire to
offer for sale certain parcels of land that have been forfeited to the State of Minnesota for non-payment of taxes; and
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes allows a government subdivision to acquire tax-forfeited land by
purchasing the land for any public purpose; and
WHEREAS, the City of Alden desires to purchase such land; and
WHEREAS, Non-conservation tax-forfeited lands may be sold by the county board to an organized or
incorporated governmental subdivision of the state or state agency for less than their market value if the county board
determines that a sale at a reduced price is in the public interest because a reduced price is necessary to provide an
incentive to correct the blighted conditions that make the lands undesirable on the open market.
WHEREAS, The County Board has reviewed the conveyance of tax-forfeited lands described therein.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, pursuant to Minnesota Statute §282.01 subd, 1a(d) a sale at a reduced
price is in the public interest because a reduced price is necessary to provide an incentive to correct the blighted
conditions that make the lands undesirable in the open market or a reduced price will lead to the development of
affordable housing; and the governmental subdivision or state agency has documented its specific plans or correcting
the blighted conditions or developing affordable housing and the specific law or laws that empower it to acquire real
property in furtherance of the plans.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the parcel of tax-forfeited land listed on List of Tax-Forfeited Land be
classified as non-conservation land; that the basic sale price of each parcel on List of Tax-Forfeited Land, that is on
file with the Clerk of the County Board, be approved and authorization for a private or public sale of this land be
granted, pursuant to M.S. §282.01 and that all sales shall be full payment or on the terms set forth on List of Tax-
Forfeited Land.
Resolution seconded by Commissioner Eckstrom.
After discussion, a vote was taken and the Chair declared the resolution approved.

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Commissioner Eckstrom offered the following resolution:
RESOLUTION 24-156
To Participate in the 2024 State of MN Performance Measurement Program
WHEREAS, Benefits to Freeborn County for participation in the Minnesota Council on Local Results and
Innovation's comprehensive performance measurement program are outlined in MS 6.91 and include eligibility for a
reimbursement as set by State statute; and
WHEREAS, the Council on Local Results and Innovation developed a Performance Measurement
Program that is voluntary for counties and cities to participate in; and
WHEREAS, Any county participating in the comprehensive performance measurement program is also
exempt from levy limits for taxes, if levy limits are in effect; and
WHEREAS, The County Board adopted and implemented at least 10 of the performance measures, as
developed by the Council on Local Results and Innovation, and a system to use this information to help plan,
budget, manage and evaluate programs and processes for optimal future outcomes; and
WHEREAS, The 10 performance measures are identified as: Part I and II Crime rates, Pavement
Condition Rating, Tobacco and Alcohol use, Maltreatment of Children, Collection of Hazardous household waste
and electronics, Workforce Participation rates, Bond rating, Level of assessment ratio, Debt service levy/debt per
capita and Accuracy of Post-election Audit.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, Freeborn County will continue to report the results of the
performance measures to its citizenry by the end of the year through posting on the county's website.
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, Freeborn County will submit to the Office of the State Auditor the actual
results of the performance measures adopted by the county.
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 #24-157
A RESOLUTION GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO NORTHERN NATURAL GAS
COMPANY PURSUANT TO THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF FREEBORN COUNTY, MINNESOTA,
CHAPTER 42
WHEREAS, NORHTERN NATURAL GAS COMPANY applied for a conditional use permit to the Zoning
Administrator on 04/01/24 pursuant to the Code of Ordinances of Freeborn County, Minnesota, Chapter 42 (Zoning
Ord.) for the establishment of a new in-line inspection facility (Major Essential Service Facility), on the following
described property, owned by Alan T. Olson, Linda Johnson, and Orville Johnson.
“See Exhibit A”
WHEREAS, the County Planning Commission held a public hearing on the application on 05/06/24 in
accordance with the Zoning Ord., Art. VIII, Sec. 42-612.
WHEREAS, the County Planning Commission made a decision on the application and forwarded its
required findings of fact and recommendations to the Freeborn County Board of Commissioners in the attached
report.
BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED, the Freeborn County Board of Commissioners approves and adopts
the findings of fact and recommendations of the County Planning Commission in the attached report,
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the application for a conditional use permit by Northern Natural Gas
Company is hereby granted, subject to the conditions and guarantees required below:

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(1)The placement of buildings shall be in accordance with the site plan approved by and on file in the
Environmental Services Office.
(2)Site shall be constructed and operated in accordance with Chapter 42 Article VII of the Freeborn County
Code of Ordinance.
(3)Site shall be kept in a neat and orderly manner
(4)This facility may not be extended or expanded without review and approval of the Freeborn County Board of
Commissioners.
(5)This permit may be revoked by the Freeborn County Board of Commissioners at a public hearing to be held
after 30 days notice is given for failure to comply with the provision of this permit.
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 24-158
Resolution to accept cash donations in the amount of $10 to the
Freeborn County Next Step Clubhouse
WHEREAS, the mission of the Freeborn County Next Step Clubhouse is to offer a safe environment that
provides companionship, acceptance and support for consumers of mental health services; and
WHEREAS, the Freeborn County Next Step Clubhouse is a restorative environment for people living with
mental illness who have the right to reach their full potential, to have fulfilling and productive lives in the
community, and who need the support of others who believe that recovery from mental illness is possible; and
WHEREAS, the Freeborn County Next Step Clubhouse plans events and activities to promote safety,
integrity, and health, while allowing consumers to make individual choices to develop meaningful relationships
through positive interaction with others; and
WHEREAS, two individuals have offered cash donations to the Freeborn County Next Step Clubhouse
totaling $10 to be used to help fulfill the Clubhouse Mission; therefore
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Freeborn County Next Step Clubhouse accept two cash donations totaling
$10.00.
Resolution was seconded by Commissioner Eckstrom.
After discussion, a vote was taken and the Chair declared the resolution approved.
Commissioner Forman offered the following motion:
MOVED, to schedule a public hearing regarding consideration of revisions to the County fee schedule for
Tuesday, June 18th, 2024 at approximately 8:45 a.m.
Resolution was seconded by Commissioner Shoff.
After discussion, a vote was taken and the Chair declared the resolution approved.
There was an update and discussion regarding the Statewide Affordable Housing Aid towards the Albert Lea
Family Housing, LP Project.
Commissioner Kaasa offered the following resolution:
RESOLUTION No. 24-159
Approval of Claims
RESOLVED, that the following claims be allowed and paid on or before May 24th 2024.

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FUND NAME AMOUNT
01 General Fund $ 528,369.61
03 County Road & Bridge $ 149,766.23
05 Human Services $ 179,646.24
06 Public Health $ 70,838.63
31 Capital Improvement $ 6,987.47
40 County Ditch $ 33,142.00
70 Trust & Agency $ 98,097.28
73 Payroll Clearing Fund $ 26,271.78
76 Cemetery $ 500.00
77 Recorder’s Clearing $ 2,785.00
80 Tax Collection $ 138.00
FUND TOTALS $ 1,096,542.24
Number of Claims not exceeding $300 – 258
Dollar amount of claims not exceeding $300 – $22,288.43
Resolution seconded by Commissioner Shoff.
After discussion, a vote was taken and the Chair declared the resolution adopted.
Chair, Commissioner Edwin adjourned the meeting at 9:06 a.m. until 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, June 4th, 2024.
By: ____________________________ Attest: _____________________________
Brad Edwin Ryan Rasmusson
Chair County Administrator