Kandiyohi County public meetings in 2024
6 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Commissioners
The Kandiyohi County Board will vote on the final 2025 tax levy, set commissioner salaries for 2025, and approve numerous contracts and agreements, including prosecution services, health and human services, and public works projects. The meeting also includes informational updates and a closed session on pending litigation.
- Resolution 2024-38: Final approval of 2025 tax levy
- Resolution 2024-39: Commissioner salary compensation for 2025
- 2025 City Contracts for Prosecution Services with Raymond, New London, and Spicer at $127.50/hour
- Resolution 2024-41: Broadband Development Agreement for Gennessee and Kandiyohi Township
- Resolution 2024-42: Bridge Replacement Program
Planning Commission
The Kandiyohi County Planning Commission will consider a tabled conditional use permit application for a membership-based shooting and archery range in Burbank Township. Staff recommends approval with specific conditions covering berm construction, hours of operation, dust control, and seasonal closures. The commission will vote on the application and findings.
- Conditional use permit for shooting/archery range on 255th Ave NE, Burbank Township
- Berm must be at least 16 feet above road elevation (1256 ft) at terminal end
- Hours limited to 10 AM to 1 hour before sunset; closed December through February
- Dust control (chloride) required on 255th Ave NE for 1,000 ft from Co. Rd. 9 NE
- No reactive or explosive targets; no discharge during deer hunting seasons
Board of Commissioners
The Kandiyohi County Board will hold a public hearing on a proposed cannabis ordinance and registration fee schedule, then set the 2025 budget at a Truth in Taxation meeting. The board will also vote on contracts for mental health crisis services, a jail boarding rate increase, and other routine items.
- Public hearing on ordinance regulating retail cannabis sales and registration fee schedule
- 2025 Truth in Taxation meeting to set property tax levy and budget
- Approval of $2,241,668 contract for mobile crisis response services (2025-2026)
- Approval to increase jail boarding rate fee
- Memorandum of Understanding for deputies and correctional officers
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will consider proposed 2025 county park policies and fees and a SNAP Joint Powers Agreement. Other items include a broadband update, a memorandum of understanding with the University of Minnesota, and a resolution regarding delinquent water and sewer assessments.
- Proposed 2025 County Park Policies and Fees
- SNAP Joint Powers Agreement for employment and training services
- Resolution 2024-36 regarding GLSSWD delinquent water and sewer assessments
- Memorandum of Understanding with Regents of the University of Minnesota
- Broadband update from KCEDC
Kandiyohi – Renville Community Health Board
The Kandiyohi-Renville Community Health Board is meeting to approve Q3 2024 financials, review the 2023 audit, and conduct annual business including officer elections and board member appointments. They will also discuss updates on the community health assessment, strategic plan, and grants.
- Approval of 2024 Q3 financials
- 2023 CHB financial audit review
- Environmental Health: Same Business Day Transaction Late Fee (action item)
- Public Health Emergency Preparedness MOU (action item)
- Annual business items: election of officers, SCHSAC representative appointment, per diem rates
Planning Commission
The Kandiyohi County Planning Commission will consider two items: a countywide zoning ordinance amendment to reduce required setbacks from principal arterial roads from 150 to 130 feet, and a conditional use permit request for an outdoor commercial recreational shooting and archery range in Burbank Township. Staff recommends approval for both items.
- Zoning ordinance amendment: reduce setback from principal arterial roads from 150 to 130 feet
- Conditional use permit for shooting and archery range at 255th Ave NE, Burbank Township (A-2 district)
- Proposed range conditions: membership-only, no reactive targets, no discharge during deer season, hours 9 AM to 1/2 hour before sunset
- Staff recommends approval for both items