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Council approves 2026–27 law‑enforcement service agreement with county sheriff
Summary
Stewartville approved a multi-year law-enforcement services agreement with the Olmsted County Sheriff, noting a roughly $805,737 city contract amount with increases projected for 2026 and 2027 and formalizing a community-oriented policing officer agreement.
The Stewartville City Council approved the 2026–27 law-enforcement service agreement with the Olmsted County Sheriff and a companion community-oriented policing officer agreement during its June 24 meeting.
Staff summarized the contract amounts in general terms, noting a city contract figure of about $805,737 and projected increases for 2026 (approximately 6%) and 2027 (approximately 4%). Council members praised deputies’ visibility and responsiveness and cited the contribution of individual deputies to public safety. One council member said staffing levels appear appropriate and that additional deputies are not currently needed.
Council moved and carried a motion to approve the agreements on a voice vote; the transcript does not provide a roll-call tally. Staff described services covered by the contract (SWAT callouts, training, evidence dispatch, information technology support and administrative supervision) and noted indirect costs that the city does not bear directly. The council said they will keep lines of communication open with county law enforcement about service levels going forward.
The meeting record does not attach the full contract text, and the transcript quotes only summary figures and service categories presented by staff.
