Carver County, MN

Board of Commissioners

Water Management Advisory Committee

Water Management Advisory Committee

Board of Commissioners

Board of Adjustment

Planning Commission

Board of Commissioners

Park Commission

Water Management Advisory Committee

Water Management Advisory Committee

Board of Commissioners

Board of Commissioners

Board of Commissioners

Board of Adjustment

Park Commission

Planning Commission

Board of Commissioners

Water Management Advisory Committee

Water Management Advisory Committee

Board of Commissioners

Board of Adjustment

Park Commission

Planning Commission

Water Management Advisory Committee

Water Management Advisory Committee

Park Commission

Planning Commission

Water Management Advisory Committee

Water Management Advisory Committee

Park Commission

Planning Commission

Water Management Advisory Committee

Water Management Advisory Committee

Park Commission

Water Management Advisory Committee

Park Commission

Park Commission

Park Commission

Park Commission

Park Commission

Park Commission

Park Commission

Park Commission

Planning Commission

The Carver County Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding three Conditional Use Permit applications. These requests involve a farm-related business in Benton Township and two facilities in Watertown Township.

• Public hearing for Bongards Creameries Conditional Use Permit amendment in Benton Township
• Public hearing for William, Teena, & Alexie Dietz Equestrian Facility permit amendment in Watertown Township
• Public hearing for William, Teena, & Alexie Dietz Agri-Tourism/Educational Facility permit in Watertown Township

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss the 2027 AIS program and custodial services. The meeting includes a consent agenda with multiple professional service agreements for highway projects and equipment purchases.

• Application for a $110,000 Metropolitan Council Planning Assistance Grant for the 2050 Comprehensive Plan
• Professional Services Agreement with Prairie Restorations, Inc. for Highway 10 Orchard Park Turf Establishment
• Professional Service Agreement with Schneider Excavating and Grading for Highway 43 Culvert Replacement
• Professional Service Agreement with Bituminous Roadways for Highway 26 Pavement Resurfacing
• Request to eliminate Facilities Administrative Assistant A13 and create Facilities Administrative Technician B21

Board of Adjustment

The Carver County Board of Adjustment meets on October 7, 2026, at 7:00 PM in the Commissioners' Meeting Room in Chaska. The board will hold public hearings on four variance applications affecting properties in Watertown, Hollywood, and Laketown Townships. It will also review and potentially approve minutes from its September 2, 2026 meeting. No other business is listed on the agenda.

• PZ20260027: continued public hearing on a variance for Billie & Brevik Tharaldson (structure on non-conforming parcel), Watertown Township
• PZ20260033: public hearing on a variance for Nathan Jopp & Tracy Bates (reduced road frontage and width/depth ratio), Hollywood Township
• PZ20260035: public hearing on a variance for Anthony & Leanne Kunze (reduced rear yard setback), Laketown Township
• PZ20260034: public hearing on a variance for Barbara Zuppke (expansion of non-conforming structure), Laketown Township
• Approval of minutes from the September 2, 2026 meeting

Park Commission

The Carver County Park Commission meets October 7, 2026, at 6:30 PM at the Carver County Public Works Building in Cologne. The main substantive item is an informational discussion of a possible partnership with Three Rivers Park District on delivering Carver County park services. The rest of the agenda is routine: approving the agenda and the 9/9/26 minutes, a commissioner liaison report, public comment, staff reports, and setting the next meeting date.

• Informational item: consideration to partner with Three Rivers Park District on delivery of Carver County park services
• Approval of minutes from the 9/9/26 meeting
• Staff reports on general operations, recreation services, and administrative & management business
• Public comment period
• Commissioner liaison report

Board of Commissioners

The Carver County Board of Commissioners meets on October 6, 2026, to consider a 31-item consent agenda and a regular session. The consent agenda includes conditional use permits, professional services contracts, grant applications, and personnel changes. The regular session includes a Highway 212 change order and a Public Works reorganization. The board will also recess as the Regional Rail Authority to consider an easement agreement with the City of Carver.

• Jon Maetzold request for three additional density wooded lots in Waconia Township (CUP #PZ20260032)
• Christine Leonard request to expand The Grater Good farm-related business with a 1,400 sq. ft. creamery in Waconia Township (CUP #PZ20260031)
• Contract with Northwoods Consulting Partners for OnBase licensing, reducing annual costs from $220,000 to an average of $85,988 over three years
• Highway 212 Project in Benton Township: approve Change Order #40 and increase change order authorization
• Public Works reorganization: eliminate 1.0 FTE Transportation Planning Manager and create 1.0 FTE Public Works Planning Director

The Board approved significant funding increases for the Public Works parking lot and Highway 212 projects due to soil and utility issues. Other actions included setting 2027 employee and retiree health benefits and approving cannabis retail registrations.

• Increased Public Works Parking Lot project funding by $582,563.89 (4-1)
• Increased Highway 212 – Benton Township aggregate change order authorization to $6,000,000 (4-1)
• Approved 2027 health insurance contributions for retirees and non-bargaining employees
• Approved lower-potency hemp retail registration for The Pour House Pub LLC
• Approved cannabis retail registration renewal for Minne Organix
• Approved $198,400 in National Opioid Settlement funds for jail programs and narcotics identification systems
• Eliminated Transportation Planning Manager position and created Public Works Planning Director
• Approved restated easement agreement with City of Carver for a permanent levee system

Water Management Advisory Committee

The Carver County Water Management Organization's Citizen Advisory Committee meets Sept. 29, 2026, in Chaska to review field notes and take up business items. The committee advises the County Board on water management, including projects, funding, the water levy, water and groundwater plans, and water quality programs. Business items include the organization's role in data centers, a cost share project review, and an East Chaska Creek feasibility study. Information items cover a new meeting packet format, a budget update, We Are Water planning, and a Soil & Water Conservation District update.

• Business item: Carver County Water Management Organization role in data centers
• Business item: cost share project review
• Business item: East Chaska Creek feasibility study
• Field notes: Carver Creek fish survey
• Information items: new meeting packet format for accessibility, budget update, We Are Water planning team and story update, Soil & Water Conservation District update

Board of Commissioners

The Carver County Board of Commissioners is holding a work session with a single substantive item: a presentation from the Minnesota Inter County Association (MICA) executive director recapping the 2026 legislative session. No action is requested. The agenda also lists upcoming meetings, including a 2027 budget and levy hearing in December.

• MICA Legislative Update presentation by Executive Director Nathan Jesson
• Upcoming 2027 Budget & Levy Hearing on December 1, 2026
• Hwy 11/Hwy 40 Project Open House on September 28, 2026
• HHS Community Roundtable on September 24, 2026

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will conduct public hearings regarding two conditional use permit applications in Waconia Township. These items involve requests for a farm-related business amendment and additional density for wooded lots.

• Public hearing for Christine Leonard: Conditional Use Permit amendment for a creamery and farm stand in Waconia Township
• Public hearing for Jon Maetzold: Conditional Use Permit for additional density on wooded lots in Waconia Township

Park Commission

The Carver County Park Commission is holding its regular meeting, including a tour of Lake Minnewashta Regional Park. The commission will consider consent agenda items, new business including grant applications and a special use permit, and receive staff and member reports.

• Lake Waconia Regional Park Paradise Commons Fire Feature Proposal (consent agenda)
• 2026 Competitive Equity Grant Applications of the Metropolitan Council
• Minnesota DNR ENRTF Grant for Lake Minnewashta Regional Park Restoration
• Special Use Permit – Octoberfest (T Road Tavern)

Board of Commissioners

The Carver County Board of Commissioners will consider a consent agenda that includes authorizing preorders for 2027 fleet vehicles, adding a paralegal position to Health and Human Services, renewing liquor licenses, registering a cannabis dispensary, and approving a contract for a park fire feature. The regular session will also discuss adjusting public hours at CareerForce Chaska and a grant for Lake Minnewashta Regional Park restoration. The meeting is open to the public and will be broadcast live.

• Preorder 8 pickup trucks and 1 two-ton truck chassis for $487,303.60
• Add 1.0 FTE Paralegal to Health and Human Services, funded by MAAFPCWDA levy
• Annual liquor license renewals
• Cannabis retail registration for Rick's Dispensary LLC
• Professional Services Agreement with Blackstone Contractors for Lake Waconia Regional Park Fire Feature

The Board approved several consent items including liquor and cannabis licenses, a new paralegal position, and vehicle preorders. It also authorized a $392,000 grant for natural resource restoration at Lake Minnewashta Regional Park and updated public hours for CareerForce Chaska.

• Approved preorder of eight half-ton pickup trucks and one two-ton truck chassis
• Approved adding one Full-Time Equivalent Paralegal position to Health & Human Services
• Approved liquor licenses for nine entities and cannabis retail registration for Rick’s Dispensary
• Approved 1.0% increase to 2027 dental premiums and 2027 HealthPartners group health insurance agreement
• Approved $153,800 agreement with Blackstone Construction LLC for Paradise Commons amenities
• Approved new public hours for CareerForce Chaska (9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.) effective October 19, 2026
• Authorized $392,000 DNR grant agreement for Lake Minnewashta Regional Park restoration

Board of Adjustment

The Carver County Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on four variance applications. Three applicants seek to exceed total personal storage space limits in Laketown, Benton, and Watertown townships, and one seeks to place an accessory structure on a non-conforming parcel in Watertown Township. The board will also approve minutes from its August 5, 2026 meeting.

• PZ20260029: Paul Gerold variance to exceed total personal storage space, Laketown Township
• PZ20260030: Nathan Holasek variance to exceed total personal storage space, Benton Township
• PZ20260028: Andrew Hayes variance to exceed total personal storage space, Watertown Township
• PZ20260027: Billie & Brevik Tharaldson variance for accessory structure on non-conforming parcel, Watertown Township

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is considering a resolution to request a variance from MnDOT State Aid rules. This variance would allow the County to use state-aid construction funds for the Highway 10 Resurfacing Project even if bids are opened before final plan approval by the state-aid engineer.

• Variance request for County State Aid Highway 10 Resurfacing Project between Highway 5 and Somerwood Drive in Waconia
• Resolution to allow use of S.A.P. 010-610-063 & 231-020-006 funds despite opening bids prior to state-aid engineer approval

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review the County Administrator's recommended preliminary 2027 budget and levy. They will also discuss preliminary levies for the Carver County Water Management Organization and the Community Development Agency.

• Preliminary 2027 County Budget and Levy
• Preliminary 2027 Carver County Water Management Organization Levy
• CDA 2027 Final Levy
• Ordinance No. 112-2026 regulating parking at County lots and facilities
• Amendment to Stantec Consulting Services contract not to exceed $100,000

The Carver County Board approved the 2027 preliminary levy of $87,773,855 (an 8.5% increase) and a total budget of $198,989,816, with a budget hearing set for December 1, 2026. The board also approved a consent agenda covering various contracts, resolutions, and program authorizations. A motion for a 3.5% levy increase failed for lack of a second.

• Approved 2027 preliminary levy of $87,773,855 (+8.5%) and total budget of $198,989,816 (4-1, Udermann nay)
• Set 2027 budget hearing for December 1, 2026 at 6:00 pm
• Approved consent agenda including contract amendments, resolutions, and grant acceptances (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 45-26 establishing 2027 Voluntary 4-Day Workweek Program
• Adopted Resolution 46-26 establishing 2027 Voluntary Furlough Program
• Approved final payment of $32,280.83 to UrbanEdge Solutions for CSAH 10 Trailhead project
• Approved CCWMO 2027 preliminary levy of $1,154,914 (unanimous)
• Approved CDA 2027 proposed budget and levy of $3,931,350 (unanimous)

Water Management Advisory Committee

The Carver County Water Management Organization Citizen Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially act on the Lake Bavaria Management Plan and the Courthouse Lake fishing block project. The agenda also includes a budget update and a change of the November meeting date to December 1, 2026.

• Lake Bavaria Management Plan discussion
• Courthouse Lake fishing block project
• Budget update
• November meeting rescheduled to Dec. 1, 2026

Board of Commissioners

The Carver County Board of Commissioners will receive the County Administrator's recommended preliminary 2027 budget and property tax levy, which includes adjustments for departmental requests, revenue changes, and state/federal cost shifts. The board will also hear the annual report from the Mental Health Local Advisory Council. No formal action is requested at this work session; the board will adopt the preliminary levy on September 1st.

• Recommended 2027 preliminary property tax levy and budget presented by County Administrator Dave Hemze
• Net county-wide levy adjustments total a decrease of $435,000, with division adjustments increasing the levy by $2,290,347
• Legislative impacts from state/federal cost shifts total $2,367,185, including reductions in County Program Aid and SNAP administrative reimbursements
• Proposed new debt levy of $450,000 for a new building, part of a 4-year plan
• Annual report from Carver County Mental Health Local Advisory Council, including community needs assessment findings

Board of Commissioners

The Carver County Board of Commissioners will consider a consent agenda that includes accepting a $7,000 grant from Season of Justice to fund forensic genealogy testing in a cold case. The board will also review several contracts, including a professional services agreement with The Segal Group, Inc., and a contract with Stonebrooke Engineering for bridge safety inspections. Additionally, they will vote on a policy update for rumble strips and a joint powers agreement with the City of Watertown for road construction.

• Accept $7,000 grant for cold case forensic genealogy testing
• Professional services agreement with The Segal Group, Inc.
• Adoption of updated rumble strip policy
• Joint powers agreement with City of Watertown for Highway 27 and Maple Street construction
• Eliminate 1.0 FTE Deputy Sheriff and create 1.0 FTE Civilian Investigator

The Carver County Board of Commissioners approved its consent agenda unanimously on August 18, 2026, covering a $7,000 cold-case forensic genealogy grant, engineering and consulting contracts, right-of-way settlements for two highway projects, and a staffing change replacing a Deputy Sheriff position with a Civilian Investigator. The Board also approved the agenda as amended and the minutes of the August 4, 2026 Regular Session. After the Regular Session adjourned at 9:33 a.m., the Board went into Work Session to discuss the Partnership with Three Rivers Park District. Public comments were received from six Chaska residents, but the minutes do not record their content.

• Approved agenda as amended, with changes to item 2.10 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of the August 4, 2026 Regular Session (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous), including:
• Accepted $7,000 Season of Justice grant funding forensic genealogy testing in a cold case
• Adopted resolution 41-26 accepting 2026 County Wide Seal Coat Project work as complete
• Adopted resolutions 42-26 and 43-26 approving right-of-way acquisition settlements for the Highway 40 (Silver/Bevens Creek) and Highway 5 (Arboretum) projects
• Eliminated 1.0 FTE Deputy Sheriff and created 1.0 FTE Civilian Investigator
• Adjourned Regular Session at 9:33 a.m. and entered Work Session on the Three Rivers Park District partnership (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Carver County Board of Commissioners is meeting to consider an amendment to a consent agenda item. The amendment corrects the contractor name on a professional services agreement for concrete work at LMRP from Michel Masonry to Wachholz Masonry. The motion itself is unchanged; only the title listing was incorrect.

• Amendment to consent agenda item 2.10: PSA with Wachholz Masonry for Concrete Work at LMRP – 2026

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Planning Commission

The Carver County Planning Commission is meeting to continue a public hearing on an interim use permit application by Eric and Erica Hoese for a home extended business accessory use in Watertown Township. The commission will also review and adopt the agenda, approve the minutes from the July 21, 2026 meeting, and handle any other business before adjourning.

• Public hearing (continued) on PZ20260019: Interim Use Permit for Home Extended Business Accessory Use by Eric & Erica Hoese, Watertown Township
• Approve minutes from July 21, 2026

Park Commission

The Carver County Park Commission is meeting to discuss regular business, including a request to consider an off-leash dog facility at Lake Waconia Regional Park. The agenda also includes approval of minutes, liaison and staff reports, and public comment. No final decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Request to consider an off-leash dog facility at Lake Waconia Regional Park
• Approval of meeting minutes from 7/15/26
• Commissioner liaison report
• Open to the public
• Staff reports on operations and administration

Board of Adjustment

The Carver County Board of Adjustment will review four separate applications for variances in Young America, Watertown, and Waconia Townships. The board will determine if these requests meet the criteria for exceptions to local zoning and land-use rules.

• File PZ20260023: Variance request for sidewall height, structure height, and storage space (Young America Township)
• File PZ20260024: Variance request for cargo container parcel size and structure setback (Young America Township)
• File PZ20260022: Variance request for total personal storage space (Watertown Township)
• File PZ20260026: Variance request for agricultural production land in Amenity - Wooded Lots (Waconia Township)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review several infrastructure contracts and licensing requests. Key items include a resurfacing project in Waconia and a construction manager for the Government Center Project.

• Construction contract for CSAH 10 Resurfacing Project with GMH Asphalt for $4,461,161.86
• Joint Powers Agreement with City of Waconia for Highway 10 Resurfacing Project (County share: $1,984,631)
• Government Center Project - Construction Manager discussion
• Lower-Potency Hemp Edible Retail Registration for Champlin 2005 LLC (Cub Foods)
• Temporary On-Sale Liquor License for Justin Kukowski Foundation for October 3, 2026

The Carver County Board approved a consent agenda including a $4,461,161.86 construction contract for the CSAH 10 Resurfacing Project and a $1,448,603.93 contract for the Public Works Parking Lot Rehabilitation. The board also unanimously approved a $75,000 pre-construction services contract with Knutson Construction for the Government Center Project, with a projected construction management fee of $4.75M. All contract awards are pending finalization of the contract review process.

• Approved $4,461,161.86 construction contract for CSAH 10 Resurfacing to GMH Asphalt (unanimous)
• Approved $1,448,603.93 construction contract for Public Works Parking Lot Rehabilitation to Mathiowetz Construction (unanimous)
• Approved $75,000 pre-construction services contract with Knutson Construction for Government Center Project (unanimous)
• Approved Joint Powers Agreement with City of Waconia for Highway 10 Resurfacing (unanimous)
• Approved transition of Transit Link services to Metropolitan Council effective Sept 30, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved lower-potency hemp retail registration for Cub Foods (unanimous)
• Approved temporary on-sale liquor license for Justin Kukowski Foundation event (unanimous)
• Approved purchase and installation of ten metal detention doors (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

Board of Commissioners

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss the Carver County Community Development Agency's (CDA) 2027 budget and strategic plan. The CDA is requesting a 2027 levy of $3,959,665, which represents a 3.5% increase from 2026. A final levy will be presented for consideration on September 1.

• CDA 2027 levy request of $3,959,665
• Proposed tax impact of $1.92 on an average valued home of $508,000
• Discussion of CDA affordable housing and economic development programs
• Review of the Community Growth Partnership Initiative grants

Water Management Advisory Committee

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review several infrastructure contracts and land acquisitions. Key items include eminent domain proceedings for the Highway 40 Project and bridge repairs for the Dakota Rail Regional Trail.

• Authorization to initiate eminent domain and settlement agreements for the Highway 40 Project — Silver/Bevens Creek Area
• Bid award to Pember Companies for bridge repair and replacement on Dakota Rail Regional Trail
• Contract with Recycle Technologies Inc. for bulb recycling not to exceed $30,000
• Professional Services Agreement with Apex Engineering for Highway 52 & Highway 53 Box Culverts
• Special Use Permit for Minnesota Astronomical Society 2026 Camping with the Stars Event

The Board of Commissioners approved a series of consent items including land acquisitions and staffing. Acting as the Regional Rail Authority, the board awarded a bridge replacement contract. The session concluded to begin budget hearings.

• Adopted Resolution 37-26 to initiate eminent domain proceedings
• Approved $600,402.15 contract to Pember Companies, Inc. for bridge repairs (4-0)
• Approved $262,076.26 agreement with Apex Engineering Group, Inc. for culvert design
• Adopted Resolution 35-26 approving Final Plat of SWEET FARM WOODS
• Approved $79,250 Drug Treatment Court Mini-Grant from MN Judicial Branch
• Adopted Resolution 38-26 for Highway 40 Project right of way settlements
• Approved three seasonal/temporary positions for Health and Human Services
• Approved special event permit for Minnesota Astronomical Society at Baylor Regional Park

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Planning Commission

The Carver County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three land use applications: two Interim Use Permits for home-based businesses and one Conditional Use Permit for a contractor's yard. The commission will also consider approval of previous meeting minutes and other routine business.

• PZ20260021 - Public hearing for Gregory Wickenhauser's Interim Use Permit (Home Extended Business Accessory Use) in Dahlgren Township
• PZ20260014 - Public hearing for Timothy & Rhea Kerber's Conditional Use Permit (Contractor's Yard) in Young America Township
• PZ20260019 - Public hearing for Eric & Erica Hoese's Interim Use Permit (Home Extended Business Accessory Use) in Watertown Township

The Carver County Planning Commission approved an Interim Use Permit for Gregory Wickenhauser's tree service business in Dahlgren Township and a Conditional Use Permit for Timothy Kerber's trucking contractor's yard in Young America Township. Both votes were unanimous among the members voting. A public hearing for Eric and Erica Hoese's Home Extended Business Accessory Use request in Watertown Township was continued to August 18, 2026, at the applicants' request.

• Approved Resolution #26-13 granting an Interim Use Permit for a Home Extended Business Accessory Use for Gregory Wickenhauser in Dahlgren Township (all aye; Steinhagen recused)
• Approved Resolution #26-14 granting a Conditional Use Permit for a Contractor's Yard for Timothy Kerber in Young America Township (all aye)
• Continued the public hearing for Eric and Erica Hoese's Home Extended Business Accessory Use request to the August 18, 2026 meeting (all aye)
• Approved the July 21, 2026 agenda as printed (all aye)
• Approved the minutes from the June 16, 2026 meeting (all aye)

Planning Commission