About Us
The Environmental Services Department is responsible for planning and managing programs designed to protect health, safety, and welfare of the citizens in Le Sueur County as well as the environment. Our department not only educates the public in regards to the environmental programs but is also responsible for the enforcement of land use ordinances.
The Environmental Services staff is responsible for the planning, administration and enforcement of:
- Le Sueur County Zoning Ordinance
- Planning and Zoning
- Land Division Ordinance
- Septic Programs
- Feedlots
- Solid Waste
- Watershed Management
- Aquatic Invasive Species
- Shoreland Management
Duties and activities are to ensure that the County goals and objectives are met and to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local safety standards, codes and laws.
The Planning and Zoning Department is apart of the Environmental Services Department.
Environmental Services and Planning & Zoning Staff
Aaron Stubbs
Planning and Zoning Administrator
Michelle Mettler
Assistant Planning and Zoning Administrator
Jon Hammel
Planning & Zoning Senior Planner
Julie Hike
Planning & Zoning Technician
Contact Aaron, Michelle, Jon, or Julie for all your needs concerning:
- Planning and Zoning
- Lot Splits
- Land Use Permits
- Conditional Use Permits
- Variances
Environmental Services Staff
Amy Beatty
Environmental Programs Specialist
Contact Amy for all your needs concerning:
- Solid Waste and Recycling
- Household Hazardous Waste Disposal
- Feedlot Information
- Septic Upgrade Loan Program
Patty Lynard
Septic Inspector
Contact Patty for all your needs concerning:
- Septic Systems
Holly Bushman
Environmental Resources Specialist
Contact Holly for all your needs concerning:
- Local Water Management
- Aquatic Invasive Species
- Shoreland (Permitted Uses and Best Management Practices)
- Wetland Conservation Act
General Questions
Contact Environmental Services for all your needs concerning:
- Scheduling with Staff
- Forms
- Website Navigation for Environmental Services