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Board appoints dispatcher, names emergency board representative and hears staff updates

Watonwan County Board of Commissioners · June 16, 2026
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Summary

The board appointed Kinsey Meyer as Dispatcher, appointed Commissioner Jim Pettersen as the county's representative to the South Central Minnesota Emergency Board, heard AMC District 7 meeting updates, and received a project update from County Engineer Michael McCarty before adjourning at 9:55 AM.

The Watonwan County Board approved multiple personnel and representative appointments. Commissioner Bill Miller moved and Commissioner Jim Pettersen seconded the appointment of Kinsey Meyer to the position of Dispatcher; the motion passed unanimously. Commissioner Jim Branstad moved and Commissioner Jim Pettersen seconded a motion appointing Commissioner Jim Pettersen as the county's representative to the South Central Minnesota Emergency Board, replacing Commissioner Jim Branstad; that motion also passed unanimously.

Commissioners Branstad, Miller and Pettersen reported on the AMC District 7 meeting, noting legislative items, election administration costs, and SNAP’s financial impact on county budgets. County Engineer Michael McCarty provided a comprehensive update on ongoing construction projects and recent minor modifications. Chair Scott Westman asked questions regarding data centers and the board agreed to meet with Land Management for additional information. The meeting adjourned at 9:55 AM.