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Kandiyohi County public meetings in 2024

42 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Tue Dec 17, 2024 · 09:00 AM

Board of Commissioners

County Board to finalize 2025 tax levy and set commissioner salaries

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.

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Commissioners Board Room
Mon Dec 9, 2024 · 07:00 PM

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to decide on tabled shooting range application

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.

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Kandiyohi County Health & Human Services Building - Board Room
Tue Dec 3, 2024 · 04:00 PM

Board of Commissioners

County board to set 2025 budget, cannabis rules, jail rate

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.

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Commissioners Board Room
Tue Nov 19, 2024 · 09:00 AM

Board of Commissioners

Kandiyohi County Board discusses park fees and SNAP employment agreements

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.

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Commissioners Board Room
Tue Nov 12, 2024 · 07:00 PM

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to consider zoning setback change and shooting range permit

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.

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Kandiyohi County Health & Human Services Building - Board Room
Tue Nov 12, 2024 · 02:00 PM

Kandiyohi – Renville Community Health Board

Health board to approve Q3 financials, audit review, and annual officer elections

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.

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Olivia, MN
Tue Nov 5, 2024 · 09:00 AM

Board of Commissioners

Kandiyohi County Board discusses cannabis ordinance and mental health services

The Board of Commissioners will review a cannabis ordinance during a work session and consider several human services contracts. The meeting also includes an audit presentation for the year ending December 31, 2023.

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Commissioners Board Room
Tue Oct 15, 2024 · 09:00 AM

Board of Commissioners

County board to vote on 2025 water/sewer rate hikes and broadband deal

The Kandiyohi County Board of Commissioners will vote on adopting 2025 water and sewer utility rates for the Glacial Lakes Sanitary Sewer and Water District, with increases of 6.25% for operating and 4.0% for capital funds. They will also consider a broadband infrastructure development agreement, a federal recreational trail program resolution, and other routine items like final payment for a crackfill project and reappointment of the county assessor.

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Commissioners Board Room
Mon Oct 7, 2024 · 06:00 PM

Board of Adjustment

Board to decide lake setback variance for covered patio at Indian Beach

The Kandiyohi County Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on a variance request by Robert Thurston to reduce the lake setback for a covered patio/porch at 13388 Indian Beach Road, Irving Township. The property is in an R-1 Shoreland Residential District, and the proposed structure would be within the shore impact zone. Staff recommends approval, and the board will vote on the variance.

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Kandiyohi County Health & Human Services Building - Board Room
Mon Oct 7, 2024 · 07:00 PM

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to review 3 conditional use permits, including cell tower and meat processing

The Kandiyohi County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three conditional use permit applications: a 200-foot wireless tower in Holland Township, an 8-unit hospitality center in Lake Andrew Township, and an on-site meat processing facility in Roseville Township. Staff recommends approval for all three, with conditions for the hospitality center.

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Kandiyohi County Health & Human Services Building - Board Room
Tue Oct 1, 2024 · 09:00 AM

Board of Commissioners

County board to consider elevator code upgrades, CentraCare lease, mental health pact

The Kandiyohi County Board of Commissioners will consider several action items, including authorizing bids to bring elevators up to 2016 code compliance, amending a lease with CentraCare at 213 SE Lakeland Drive in Willmar, and approving a joint powers agreement for the Southwestern Minnesota Adult Mental Health Consortium. They will also receive an update on the Prairie Lakes Youth Program and tour the county jail. The agenda includes routine consent items such as approval of prior meeting minutes and auditor's warrants and claims.

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Commissioners Board Room
Mon Sep 16, 2024 · 09:00 AM

Board of Commissioners

County board to approve 2025 preliminary budget and health insurance

The Kandiyohi County Board of Commissioners will consider approving the 2025 preliminary budget and a recommendation for 2025 health insurance, along with several other action items including grants, resolutions, and property repurchases. The meeting also includes informational updates on the WIC program and community health priorities.

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Commissioners Board Room
Mon Sep 9, 2024 · 07:00 PM

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to review Tepetonka Village final plat

The Kandiyohi County Planning Commission is meeting to consider approval of the final plat for Tepetonka Village, a subdivision in Lake Andrew Township. Staff recommends approval, noting the final plat has minor adjustments from the previously approved preliminary plat. The commission will also approve minutes from a prior meeting.

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Kandiyohi County Health & Human Services Building - Board Room
Tue Sep 3, 2024 · 09:00 AM

Board of Commissioners

County board to approve contracts, grants, road agreements, and 2025 budget update

The Kandiyohi County Board of Commissioners will consider several action items, including a $21,000 training contract with Jason Anderson Consulting, a victim services grant resolution, and multiple road construction and detour agreements. They will also receive informational updates on infectious disease, school reunification, and MnDOT's 10-year plan, followed by a discussion on the 2025 budget. The meeting includes routine approval of prior minutes and warrants.

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Commissioners Board Room
Tue Aug 20, 2024 · 09:00 AM

Board of Commissioners

County to vote on TH 23 Willmar Bypass support resolution

The Kandiyohi County Board will consider a liquor license for The Inclusive Equity Group, hear reports from housing and social service agencies, and vote on a resolution supporting the TH 23 Willmar Bypass project. The board will also review planning commission recommendations and hold a budget work session.

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Commissioners Board Room
Tue Aug 13, 2024 · 02:00 PM

Kandiyohi – Renville Community Health Board

Kandiyohi-Renville Health Board to set 2025 fees, pick top health concerns

The Kandiyohi-Renville Community Health Board will meet to approve 2024 Q2 financials, decide on credit card fee handling, and set 2025 Environmental Health Program fees. They will also select the top 10 health concerns as part of the CHA/CHIP update and receive reports on grants, opioid settlement, and cannabis updates.

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Willmar, MN
Mon Aug 12, 2024 · 06:00 PM

Board of Adjustment

Board to decide lake setback variance for shed/screen porch on Games Lake

The Kandiyohi County Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on a variance request by David and Roxann Montebello to reduce the required 100-foot lake setback to approximately 50 feet for a 177-square-foot shed/screen porch on their property at 3801 Hwy 9 NW in Colfax Township. Staff recommends approval based on findings that the property's steep slopes, bluff, and creek create practical difficulty. The board will also approve minutes from the December 11, 2023 hearing.

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Mon Aug 12, 2024 · 07:00 PM

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to consider two rezoning requests in New London and Whitefield Townships

The Kandiyohi County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on two rezoning requests. The first would rezone a commercial property in New London Township from R-2 to CI, and the second would rezone a rural property in Whitefield Township from R-2 to A-1. Staff recommends approval for both.

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Kandiyohi County Health & Human Services Building - Board Room
Tue Aug 6, 2024 · 09:00 AM

Board of Commissioners

County to issue sewer revenue note, approve SRO contract

The Kandiyohi County Board will consider resolutions and agreements, including a sewer revenue note with the Minnesota Public Facilities Authority, a school resource officer contract renewal, and a property transfer. They will also receive quarterly financial and department reports. The meeting includes consent agenda items and a work session on financial assistance.

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Commissioners Board Room
Thu Jul 18, 2024 · 09:00 AM

Board of Commissioners

County board to decide on cold storage shed permit for Lang Feeds

The Kandiyohi County Board will consider a Planning Commission recommendation to approve a Conditional Use Permit for Lang Family Properties/Lang Feeds Inc. to build a cold storage shed with loading docks and a shop/storage building in Roseville Township. The board will also act on a proclamation, final payment for the 16-bed hospital, a property transfer letter of intent, and a TriMin contract, plus receive updates on community corrections and the 2025 budget.

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Commissioners Board Room
Mon Jul 8, 2024 · 06:00 PM

*** CANCELLED*** Board of Adjustment

Kandiyohi County Board of Adjustment meeting cancelled

The Board of Adjustment meeting scheduled for July 8, 2024, has been cancelled. No substantive items were discussed.

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Mon Jul 8, 2024 · 07:00 PM

Planning Commission

Proposed commercial expansion for Lang Feeds Inc. in Roseville Township

The Planning Commission is considering a conditional use permit for Lang Family Properties LLC/Lang Feeds Inc. to expand their commercial business. The proposal includes constructing a cold storage shed with loading docks and a shop/storage structure with a wash bay at 17200 240th Ave NE.

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Kandiyohi County Health & Human Services Building - Board Room
Tue Jul 2, 2024 · 09:00 AM

Board of Commissioners

Kandiyohi County Board discusses solid waste, housing, and infrastructure items

The Board of Commissioners will review a new solid waste plan and a contract addendum for homeless prevention services. Other items include a request to vacate a portion of Brower Avenue and updates on a 16-bed behavioral health facility.

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Commissioners Board Room
Tue Jun 18, 2024

Board of Commissioners

Kandiyohi County Board discusses contracts and zoning recommendations

The Board of Commissioners will review Semi-Independent Living Skills contracts and Planning Commission recommendations. The meeting also includes a discussion on the Subsurface Sewage Treatment System Program.

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Commissioners Board Room
Mon Jun 10, 2024 · 07:00 PM

Planning Commission

Kandiyohi County Planning Commission reviews feedlot and riding academy requests

The Commission will consider a large-scale dairy feedlot expansion in Whitefield Township and a conditional use permit for a riding academy in Colfax Township. Additionally, the body will review a final plat for Hudson’s Lake View Estates Second Addition in Roseville Township.

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Kandiyohi County Health & Human Services Building - Board Room
Tue Jun 4, 2024 · 09:00 AM

Board of Commissioners

Commissioners to discuss mental health funding and watershed management plans

The Kandiyohi County Board of Commissioners will meet to consider several action items, including a funding request for adult mental health initiatives and watershed management resolutions. The agenda also includes a request for proposals for a space study and an amendment to the SNAP Joint Powers Agreement.

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Commissioners Board Room
Tue May 21, 2024 · 09:00 AM

Board of Commissioners

Kandiyohi County Board to discuss hosting data for four other MN counties

The Board of Commissioners will consider hosting agreements for the CaseWorks electronic data management system for Aitkin, Cook, Koochiching, and Lake counties. IT Director Scott Hovland reports that expenditures will be absorbed by generated revenues with no cost to Kandiyohi County. Other agenda items include a nuisance abatement hearing and a MnDOT agreement.

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Commissioners Board Room
Tue May 14, 2024 · 02:00 PM

Kandiyohi – Renville Community Health Board

Kandiyohi-Renville Health Board reviews grants and community health updates

The board reviewed 2024 Q1 financials and discussed updates regarding opioid settlement funds and cannabis education. Members also received reports on state advisory committee activities and the progress of the Community Health Assessment.

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Olivia, MN
Mon May 13, 2024 · 07:00 PM

Planning Commission

Renewal of mining and asphalt plant permit in Roseville Township

The Planning Commission is reviewing a permit renewal for Central Specialties Inc. to allow mining, crushing, and a temporary hot mix asphalt plant. Staff recommends approval of the conditional use permit for the site located in the A-2 General Agricultural District.

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Kandiyohi County Health & Human Services Building - Board Room
Tue May 7, 2024 · 09:00 AM

Board of Commissioners

Kandiyohi County Board approves various permits, grants, and service contracts

The Board of Commissioners reviewed mental health updates and approved several proclamations. Key actions included approving a wireless tower permit, a 9-lot conservation subdivision, and a $4,500 boating safety grant.

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Commissioners Board Room
Tue Apr 16, 2024 · 09:00 AM

Board of Commissioners

Kandiyohi County Board discusses broadband, housing, and budget work session

The Board of Commissioners will review broadband deployment resolutions for Gennessee, Kandiyohi, and Lake Lillian townships. The meeting includes discussions on workforce housing in Atwater and a budget work session. Additional items include a healthcare contract and a noxious weed appeals committee resolution.

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Commissioners Board Room
Mon Apr 8, 2024 · 07:00 PM

Planning Commission

Planning Commission reviews wireless tower and new residential subdivision

The Commission is considering a request from Verizon Wireless for a 250-foot communications tower in Dovre Township. Additionally, Tepetonka Club LLC is proposing a nine-lot residential conservation subdivision known as Tepetonka Village in Lake Andrew Township.

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Kandiyohi County Health & Human Services Building - Board Room
Tue Apr 2, 2024 · 09:00 AM

Board of Commissioners

Commissioners discuss major infrastructure bids and jail fee increases

The Board of Commissioners will consider several large-scale infrastructure contracts, including a wastewater facility project and water tower restoration. Other items include a proposed increase to the jail boarding rate fee and the 2024 bicycle and pedestrian trails plan.

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Commissioners Board Room
Tue Mar 19, 2024 · 09:00 AM

Board of Commissioners

Kandiyohi County Board reviews facility assessments and public works bids

The Board of Commissioners will review facility condition reports and several public works bid awards. The meeting also includes discussions on watershed management, maintenance agreements, and grant sponsorships for local trails.

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Commissioners Board Room
Mon Mar 11, 2024 · 07:00 PM

Planning Commission

Kandiyohi County Planning Commission reviews solar, business, and spa proposals

The Planning Commission is reviewing several conditional use permit requests. These include a solar energy system in Holland Township and various commercial business operations in Dovre and New London Townships.

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Kandiyohi County Health & Human Services Building - Board Room
Tue Mar 5, 2024 · 09:00 AM

Board of Commissioners

Kandiyohi County considers $70,000 grant match for childcare expansion

The Board of Commissioners is reviewing a request for $70,000 in ARPA funds to match a DEED Childcare Economic Development Grant. The grant would fund a nature-based preschool at Prairie Woods Environmental Learning Center and four specialized childcare units in Atwater. The application is due March 12, 2024.

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Commissioners Board Room
Tue Feb 20, 2024 · 09:00 AM

Board of Commissioners

Kandiyohi County Board considers solar garden permits and land survey grants

The Board of Commissioners will review Planning Commission recommendations for three 1 MW community solar garden permits in Holland Township. Additionally, the Board will consider a resolution to apply for a $300,000 Public Land Survey Monumentation Grant.

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Commissioners Board Room
Tue Feb 13, 2024 · 02:00 PM

Kandiyohi – Renville Community Health Board

Kandiyohi-Renville Health Board reviews grants and state funding updates

The Board reviewed financial audits, approved Q3 2023 financials, and discussed new state grants for public health capacity. Members also discussed staffing vacancies in Renville County and potential credit card convenience fees.

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Willmar MN
Mon Feb 12, 2024 · 07:00 PM

Planning Commission

Planning Commission reviews three solar garden proposals in Holland Township

The Planning Commission is reviewing conditional use permit requests for three separate solar energy projects. Two proposals are from Novel Energy Solutions LLC and one is from Nokomis Energy. All three projects involve the construction of solar gardens within the A-1 Agricultural Preservation District.

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Kandiyohi County Health & Human Services Building - Board Room
Tue Feb 6, 2024 · 09:00 AM

Board of Commissioners

Kandiyohi County Board discusses pipeline permit and caregiver coaching contract

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding a route permit application for the Swift Pipeline Project. Other business includes a caregiver coaching contract funded by a PrimeWest grant and various administrative approvals.

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Commissioners Board Room
Tue Jan 16, 2024 · 09:00 AM

Board of Commissioners

Kandiyohi County Board reorganizes leadership and sets official salaries

The Board of Commissioners held a reorganizational meeting to elect new leadership for 2024. The Board also approved minimum salaries for several elected officials and appointed members to various county committees.

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Commissioners Board Room
Tue Jan 2, 2024 · 09:00 AM

Board of Commissioners

Kandiyohi County Board holds re-organizational meeting and approves union contracts

The Board of Commissioners will hold a re-organizational meeting to elect a Chair and Vice Chair. The agenda also includes approving three union contracts for public health, public works, and correctional officers.

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Commissioners Board Room