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Letter alleges unnamed department head is undermining staff morale; Board to consult HR

Renville County Board of Commissioners · June 3, 2025
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Summary

A letter to the Board from Brandon Reidman alleges leadership and conduct problems by a county department head that are harming staff morale and workflow. Commissioner Danielle Petersen said she would contact the letter writer and the Board planned to discuss the matter with HR.

The Board received a letter from Brandon Reidman alleging that the behavior and leadership practices of a county department head are "damaging staff morale, disrupting workflow and undermining the values the county should stand for." The letter did not name the department head. Danielle Petersen, present at the meeting, said she would talk to Mr. Reidman. The Board directed that the issue be discussed with HR director Julie Vetter.

The minutes record the receipt of the complaint and the planned follow-up; no formal personnel action or hearing is recorded in the minutes. The Board’s next steps, as recorded, are internal review and HR consultation.