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Goodhue County Board approves consent agenda, including employee settlement and grant amendment
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Summary
On March 17, 2026, the Goodhue County Board of Commissioners approved a consent agenda that included a settlement agreement with employee Edward Matual and an amendment to the Restorative Practices Initiative grant, authorized several road and bridge contracts, approved county claims totaling $1,958,342.50, and voted to send a letter of support for the Wacouta Trail grant request.
The Goodhue County Board of Commissioners on March 17, 2026, approved its consent agenda as amended, adding a settlement agreement with employee Edward Matual and an amendment to the Restorative Practices Initiative grant to the items approved by the board. Commissioner Anderson moved to approve the agenda and then moved the consent agenda; Commissioner Flanders seconded both motions and the board carried them, 4-0 (Commissioner Majerus was absent).
The consent agenda listed nine items. Among them were a gambling permit for the MN 4 Wheel Drive Association at Frontenac Farms for May 2, 2026; authorization to sell Sheriff's Office property through PropertyRoom.com; approval for the PIIC GIS User Group 2026 attendance; and awards of multiple 2026 public-works contracts, including the 2026 Seal Coat Contract (C.P. 025-826-001), the 2026 Bridge Maintenance Contract (C.P. 025-426-001), the CR 50 Reconditioning Contract (C.P. 025-050-002), and the final of the CSAH 8 Bridge Construction Contract (S.P. 025-608-013). The consent agenda also included the Settlement Agreement with Edward Matual and an amendment to the Restorative Practices Initiative grant; both were approved as part of the consent items.
County Administrator Scott O. Arneson brought a Wacouta Township request to the board seeking a letter of support for a grant to advance the Wacouta Trail. Commissioner Anderson moved, and Commissioner Greseth seconded, a motion to approve the letter of support; that motion carried 4-0.
During the sheriff's portion of the meeting, Sheriff Kelly introduced Deputy Tidemann to the board. Deputy Tidemann gave a brief overview of the "Introduction to Law Enforcement" course he participates in at Zumbrota-Mazeppa Schools; the remarks were delivered as part of the sheriff's annual report and no action was taken on the item.
The board also approved county claims in the total amount of $1,958,342.50 across funds: General Revenue $931,974.04; Public Works $765,680.10; Human Services $18,632.21; Capital Equipment $237,641.32; Waste Management $4,402.51; Settlement $12.32. The motion to approve claims was moved by Commissioner Anderson, seconded by Commissioner Flanders, and carried 4-0.
With routine business completed, Commissioner Flanders moved to adjourn; Commissioner Anderson seconded and the board voted to adjourn the March 17 meeting, with the motion carrying 4-0.