Meeker County public meetings in 2025
11 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Regular Session
The Meeker County Board will vote on the annual 2026 property tax levy and the 2026 county budget. It will also consider a consent agenda that includes minutes, accounts payable, a public hearing for a transportation local‑option sales tax, and fund balance policies. Additional items include approvals of several grant agreements and a temporary liquor license for the Cedar Mills Gun Club.
- Approve Resolution 2025-24: Annual 2026 Property Tax Levy
- Approve Resolution 2025-25: Annual 2026 County Budget
- Set public hearing for a Transportation Local Option Sales Tax
- Approve Cedar Mills Gun Club temporary on‑sale liquor license
- Approve 2026‑2027 Snowmobile Safety Enforcement Grant Agreement
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Regular Session
The Meeker County Board of Commissioners will conduct a public hearing to adopt the 2026 fee schedule. The meeting also includes approval of a purchase of a HAMM HD 10CVV roller, a grant agreement for the CSAH 34 bridge replacement, several land‑use permits, and updates to personnel policies. Additional items are a 2026 ditch assessment levy and a budget and levy public hearing.
- Approve purchase of a HAMM HD 10CVV roller (RDO Equipment)
- Resolution 2025-21: CSAH 34 Bridge Grant Agreement with MnDOT
- Conditional Use Permit for Truwe Landscaping Project, Union Grove Township
- Approve Updated Personnel Policies
- Public Hearing and Approval of 2026 Fee Schedule
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Work Session
The Board of Commissioners is holding a work session to review zoning district information. Land Use Records Director Greg Schultz will lead the discussion.
- Zoning district discussion led by Land Use Records Director Greg Schultz
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Regular Session
The Meeker County Board will approve audit services with CliftonLarsonAllen, authorize a road improvement program application for CSAH 14, and support a grant application for Darwin Township. The meeting also includes a presentation on agricultural land loss and a tour of Midtown Lofts.
- Approval of 2025 Statement of Work for Audit Services with CliftonLarsonAllen
- Resolution 2025-20: Authorizing Application for Local Road Improvement Program for CSAH 14
- Resolution 2025-21: Support for Darwin Township Local Road Improvement Program Grant Application
- Approval of Ehlers as Meeker County's Investment Advisors
- Resolution 2025-18: Urging Repeal of Minnesota's Moratorium on Nuclear Energy Production
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Regular Session
The Meeker County Board of Commissioners will consider several consent agenda items, including approval of the October 21, 2025 meeting minutes, accounts payable for health and human services, a procurement card agreement, and memorandums of understanding for paid family leave. The sheriff will present a quote for a bi‑directional amplifier system for approval. Additional reports will cover hospital matters, disability waivers, the county's response to the federal government shutdown, and the 2026 meeting schedule.
- Approve October 21, 2025 Board Meeting Minutes
- Approve Health and Human Services, County and Hospital Accounts Payable
- Approve Procurement Card Agreement through the State of Minnesota
- Approve Quote for Bi‑Directional Amplifier (BDA) System
- Approve 2026 Board of Commissioners Meeting Schedule
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Work Session
The Board of Commissioners is holding a work session to review a hospital improvement project and discuss the MN Nuclear Energy Alliance. These items are presented for discussion rather than formal decision.
- Hospital Improvement Project discussion with MMH CEO Mary Ellen Wells
- MN Nuclear Energy Alliance discussion with County Administrator Andrew Letson
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Regular Session
The Meeker County Board of Commissioners will review a contract for the CSAH 34 Bridge Replacement. The board is also deciding on three conditional use permits and two interim use permits for various businesses. Additionally, the board will review the 2024 Summary Financial Statements and Vendor List.
- Award for CSAH 34 Bridge Replacement (SP 047-634-012)
- Conditional Use Permits for Bender Landscaping, Johnson Landscaping, and Elite Stainless LLC
- Interim Use Permits for McCann Daycare Facility and Ailie Concrete & Bituminous Recycling Facility
- Publication of 2024 Summary Financial Statements and Vendor List
- Appointment of Association of MN Counties and MN Counties Insurance Trust Delegates
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Regular Session
The Meeker County Board will approve the purchase of four marked sheriff's squads, off-site gambling for a VFW post, and various liquor licenses. The meeting also includes a closed session to discuss the sale of the demolition landfill/transfer station.
- Approve purchase of four marked squads for Sheriff's Office
- Resolution to approve VFW Post 2818 off-site gambling
- Approve wine on-sale and off-sale licenses for Riverside Store and Tavern
- Approve on-sale liquor license for Darwin Rod & Gun Club
- Closed session to discuss sale of demolition landfill/transfer station
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Work Session
The Board of Commissioners held a work session to discuss several items. County Finance Director Heather Lemieux led a discussion on claims delegation. Public Works Director Phil Schmalz presented a discussion on a local option sales tax for transportation. County Administrator Andrew Letson outlined topics for future consideration.
- Claims delegation discussion
- Local option sales tax for transportation discussion
- Future topics discussion
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Regular Session
The Board will vote on a resolution to establish the 2026 Preliminary Levy, which sets the county’s budget foundation for next year. It will also set a public hearing for the proposed 2026 fee schedule and approve several land‑use applications, including a conditional use permit for Ru‑Be Dairy and rezoning of Laughlin Acres. Additional items include approving the county’s dental and health insurance carriers, a transportation economic development grant application, and routine consent‑agenda approvals.
- Resolution 2025-15: Establishing 2026 Preliminary Levy
- Set public hearing for proposed 2026 Fee Schedule
- Conditional Use Permit for Ru‑Be Dairy, LLC
- Rezoning and Preliminary Plat Application for Laughlin Acres
- Approve MetLife as county dental insurance carrier for 2026‑2028
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Regular Session
The Board of Commissioners will consider the 2025-2027 Strategic Plan and various administrative appointments. The meeting includes decisions on land use permits in Forest City Township and requests for road speed studies.
- Approval of the 2025-2027 Strategic Plan
- Conditional Use Permit applications for anaerobic digester and feedlot manure handling in Forest City Township
- Resolution 2025-11 requesting MnDOT speed studies on CSAH 1 and CSAH 11
- Resolution 2025-12 authorizing bids for Transfer Station/Demolition Landfill
- Temporary on-sale liquor license for Cedar Mills Gun Club