Carver County Board of Commissioners -- Board Meeting/Work Session - January 13th, 2026

Tuesday, January 13, 2026

Public comments

Agenda review and adoption

Approval of January 6th meeting minutes

Community announcements

Sheriff's announcement on ICE detention facility contract

Parks and Library usage data

Consent agenda items

Recognition of Carver County CDA advisory committee member Greg Anderson

Recognition of Water Management Organization citizens advisory committee member Jim Bcher

Votes (3)

Approval of the agenda

PassedVoice vote

Moved by Lynch · Seconded by Anderson

Approval of January 6th minutes

PassedVoice vote

Moved by Fehey · Seconded by Udman

Approval of consent agenda

PassedVoice vote

Moved by Lynch · Seconded by Fehey

Notable Quotes (3)

I'm running as an independent candidate for state auditor and I'm not here to campaign. So, I'm here to raise concerns about what's going on in our government and how um real common sense solutions have gone to the wayside.
— Jay Reeves

Government transparency and fraudDuring public comments.

The sheriff did announce that we will not be pursuing a contract specific to ICE, as it as it relates to utilizing the jail as a detention facility.
— Commissioner Udman

ICE jail contractDuring community announcements.

It's been an interesting ride going with the CDA. I it takes a while to just really get up to speed with the myriad of projects that are going on and the complexity of the structure of all of these deals.
— Greg Anderson

CDA Board serviceDuring his recognition ceremony.

People (9)

Jay ReevesState Auditor Candidate

Independent candidate running for state auditor focusing on fraud and siloed reporting systems.

Greg AndersonCommissioner

Commissioner involved in board meetings and recognized for his work on the CDA board.

LynchCommissioner

Commissioner participating in meeting motions.

FeheyCommissioner

Commissioner participating in meeting motions and committee liaison work.

UdmanCommissioner

Commissioner reporting on jail contracts, park/library data, and community updates.

WorkmanCommissioner

Reported on a fall due to ice and discussed local golf course developments.

Allison StrikeExecutive Director

Recognized Greg Anderson for his CDA board service.

Jim BcherAdvisory Committee Member

Recognized for nine years of service on the Water Management Organization citizens advisory committee.

PaulStaff Member

Presented and recognized Jim Bcher for his committee service.

Places Mentioned

Carver CountyVictoriaNorway Young AmericaBenton LakeCologneCentral High SchoolBaylor ParkLake WaconiaLola's on Lake WaconiaCity of ChaskaMinneapolisLake AnneChanhassen

Events & Meetings (6)

January 6th (Meeting Minutes)
Sunday, January 25th, 10:30am-1pm (St. John's Chili Feed)
February 7th, 11:00am (Ice Cribbage event)
February 16th, 9:00am-3:00pm (Dairy and Beef Expo)
January 21st (Association of Townships meeting)
February 14th (Polar Plunge)

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