Wabasha County Board of Commissioners

Wabasha County Board meets

Mar 11, 2020

The Wabasha County Board agenda for the March 3 meeting had two action items, and the remainder of their business was approved in a single vote for the consent agenda. Board Chair Mike Wobbe was absent, and vice chair Rich Hall conducted the meeting. The remainder of the board – Brian Goihl,...

Board approves right of way acquisition for County Highway 27

Feb 12, 2020

The Wabasha County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the acquisition of land for the proposed reconstruction of County Highway 27 from County Highway 8 to the east outside of Plainview, at their regular meting on Feb. 4. All Commissioners were present, along with County Administrator...

Wabasha County levy hike drops to 3 percent

Jan 2, 2020

In action taken at their end-of-the-year meeting on Dec. 26, the Wabasha County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved adoption of the final 2020 Property Tax Levy at $15,489,448, showing an increase over 2019 of 3.0. Commissioner Rich Hall was absent. County Administrator Brian Buhmann and...

Busy night for Wabasha County Board

Dec 11, 2019

The Wabasha County Board of Commissioners had a busy and varied evening on Dec. 2. All Commissioners were present, along with County Administrator Brian Buhmann. The board met in their regular session at 4 p.m. Following that, the board recessed to a closed session for labor negotiations....

Wabasha County Board okays elected official salaries, views new county website

Nov 27, 2019

The Wabasha County Board heard two presentations at their regular meeting on November 18 and attended two closed sessions and a budget workshop that followed. A presentation on the county’s new website was the most significant item. The board also approved a 4 percent salary increase for Sheriff...

Board votes to appoint Wabasha County auditor/treasurer

Nov 13, 2019

The Wabasha County Board of Commissioners voted Nov. 4 to make the county’s auditor/treasurer (A/T) position appointed rather than elected.. Board Chair Don Springer was absent and Vice Chair Mike Wobbe chaired the meeting. The other three commissioners were present, along with County...

Wabasha County Board: Use permits, disaster declaration, and an ominous budget update

Sep 12, 2019

The Wabasha County Board of Commissioners had a short action item agenda at their regular meeting on Sept. 3 – two zoning items and one concerning Public Health. All Commissioners were present, along with County Administrator Brian Buhmann and Assistant County Attorney Jordan Cook. Zoning...

Buhmann takes helm in Wabasha County

May 29, 2019

The Wabasha County Board of Commissioners met for their regular meeting on May 21 with a new face at the Commissioners’ table. The County’s new administrator, Brian Buhmann, was present for his first County Board meeting. Buhmann previously served as the director of human resources for Freeborn...

Wabasha County vets service office busy with taxes, Blue Water bill prospects

Apr 24, 2019

During the Staff Updates segment of the Wabasha County Commissioners meeting on April 16, Veterans Service Officer Nathan Pelz provided an update on matters pertaining to Veterans Services. Andru Peters was also present from the American Legion for input into veterans’ issues. Commissioner Rich...

Wabasha County Board gets zoning update

Apr 10, 2019

The Wabasha County Board of Commissioners met in a regular session on April 2 and acted on several items of business before an early adjournment. All Commissioners were present, along with County Attorney Karrie Kelly and Interim County Administrator Carolyn Holmsten. In their first item of...