Wabasha County Board of Commissioners

Rezoning request for Mazeppa-area quarry denied

Sep 13, 2018

At their regular meeting on Sept. 4, the Wabasha County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to deny a request for rezoning of a parcel in Mazeppa Township to allow for expansion of a sand and gravel pit. Commissioner Don Springer was absent. County Administrator Michael Plante was present,...

Wabasha County Board hears complaints about agronomy center lights

Aug 15, 2018

Michael and Cheryl Furr came before the Wabasha County Board of Commissioners at their regular meeting on Aug. 7 seeking the board’s help in dealing with light pollution from a newly-constructed business – All American Progressive Ag Agronomy Center – that is 600 yards away from their home on...

Ordinance intended to bring fairness to Lake Zumbro dredging cost share

Jun 27, 2018

The Wabasha County Board had a full agenda for their June 12 meeting at 5 p.m., but they moved through the various items in short order and were ready for the Board of Review which was scheduled for 6 p.m. All Commissioners were present, along with County Administrator Michael Plante. In mid-May,...

Divided board votes to join watershed planning process

Jun 27, 2018

The Wabasha County Board of Commissioners voted to participate in the planning process for the One Watershed One Plan (1W1P) but the decision was not unanimous. The vote to participate passed 3-2, with the two farmers on the board – Rich Hall and Board Chair Brian Goihl – voting no. All...

Zumbro Falls recycling sheds to be replaced

May 24, 2018

Residents of Zumbro Falls will have two new larger recycling sheds in the near future, to replace the three that are deteriorating and can’t be repaired. The Wabasha County Board of Commissioners voted 4-1 at their regular meeting on May 14 to purchase two 10 ft. x 20 ft. sheds from Triple R Sales...

Wabasha County is now a 'Purple Heart County'

Apr 26, 2018

It’s now official – Wabasha County is a Purple Heart County. In action taken at their regular meeting on April 17, the Wabasha County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to designate Wabasha County as a Purple Heart County. All Commissioners were present, along with County Administrator...

Wabasha County commissioners hear highway department report

Apr 11, 2018

County Engineer Dietrich Flesch gave an update on the Highway Department during the Staff Updates segment of the County Board of Commissioners meeting on April 3. Don Springer was absent due to weather conditions. The officials of the South Country Health Alliance were also not able to make it...

Coming soon: Wabasha County Tax Statements

Mar 14, 2018

Ruby White, Correspondent During a Staff Update at the regular meeting of the Wabasha County Board of Commissioners on March 6, Assessor Penny Schmit said that her office has been working on property evaluations and that the 2018 tax statements will be sent out on March 30. All Commissioners...

Board thanks vet driver, learns about veterans services

Feb 28, 2018

At the opening of the Feb. 20 meeting of the Wabasha County Board of Commissioners, Rich Gosse was presented with a certificate in recognition of his 15 years of service as a van driver for the Veterans Service Office. Commissioner Don Springer was absent. County Administrator Michael Plante and...

Board approves excavator purchase despite bid concerns

Feb 14, 2018

After additional discussion and consideration, the Wabasha County Board of Commissioners has decided to move ahead with the purchase of a new 2018 John Deere 160 GLC excavator from RDO Equipment Company and dispose of a 2004 Case CX 130 with 6,400 hours in trade or equipment sale by auction. This...