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SWCD board approves staff trainings and meetings attendance

Faribault County Soil & Water Conservation District · February 11, 2026
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Summary

The board approved staff attendance at a series of trainings and meetings in February and March 2026, including MPCA septic and TAP meetings, feedlot and technical meetings, and an I90 Soil Health Tour; approvals were unanimous.

Supervisor Neal Mensing moved to approve staff attendance at multiple upcoming trainings and meetings; Supervisor Jeff Bell seconded and the motion passed unanimously. Approved events included: Feb. 18 —3 1st Annual Grain Gathering (Rochester —3 Hadley); Feb. 18 MPCA Septic Training (Rochester) for Chad; Feb. 18 Feedlot Training (Webex) for Chad; Feb. 19 MPCA TAP Meeting (Webex) for Chad; Feb. 25 GBERBA Technical Meeting for Nate; Feb. 26 Area 6 Managers Meeting for Shane and Nate; March 10 Huntly Sewer District Meeting for Chad; March 10 LeSueur Technical Meeting for Nate; and a TBD early March Belle Plaine Block & Tile Septic Training for Chad.

The motion recorded in the minutes approved travel and training attendance; the minutes do not list estimated costs or travel authorization details. The board also heard staff reports and Nate Carr reminded members of the upcoming 2026 elections.