{
 "city": "Meeker County",
 "state": "Minnesota",
 "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/meeker-county-mn/",
 "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.",
 "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
 "generated": "2026-07-23",
 "upcoming": [],
 "recent": [
  {
   "date": "2026-07-21",
   "body": "BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Regular Session",
   "headline": "Board approves land use permits and a health services grant contract",
   "summary": "The Meeker County Board will consider a consent agenda, approve several land‑use permits, discuss the childcare assistance wait list and approve a grant contract for residential treatment transition costs, and approve final acceptance and payment for a public‑works project. The meeting also includes an administrator's financial report and a public works update.",
   "agenda_url": "https://towncloud.io/go/meeker-county-mn/agendas/883/PDF/get_agenda_document_link",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://towncloud.io/go/meeker-county-mn/agendas/883"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-07",
   "body": "BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Regular Session",
   "headline": "Board to review 5-year highway plan and roundabout project funding",
   "summary": "The Meeker County Board of Commissioners will consider a 5-year highway construction plan and funding for a roundabout at CSAH 34 and HWY 12. The meeting includes approvals for hospital bylaws, board appointments, and a liquor license for Darwin Rod & Gun Club.",
   "agenda_url": "https://towncloud.io/go/meeker-county-mn/agendas/849/PDF/get_agenda_document_link",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://towncloud.io/go/meeker-county-mn/agendas/849"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-23",
   "body": "BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Work Session",
   "headline": "Board will discuss Statewide Affordable Housing Aid and road fee proposals.",
   "summary": "The commissioners’ work session will hear a presentation on Statewide Affordable Housing Aid from the Economic Development Authority director. They will also review proposed township road maintenance fees presented by the Public Works director. A report on mandated and non‑mandated health and human services will be discussed, followed by a preview of future discussion topics.",
   "agenda_url": "https://towncloud.io/go/meeker-county-mn/agendas/848/PDF/get_agenda_document_link",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://towncloud.io/go/meeker-county-mn/agendas/848"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-16",
   "body": "BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Regular Session",
   "headline": "Board considers land use permits and 2027 budget kickoff",
   "summary": "The Meeker County Board of Commissioners will review land use permits for a dwelling and a telecommunications tower. The board will also discuss the 2027 budget kickoff and receive a strategic plan progress report.",
   "agenda_url": "https://towncloud.io/go/meeker-county-mn/agendas/847/PDF/get_agenda_document_link",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://towncloud.io/go/meeker-county-mn/agendas/847"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-02",
   "body": "BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Regular Session",
   "headline": "Board to adopt Resolution 2026-13 authorizing housing support services",
   "summary": "The Meeker County Board of Commissioners will consider several consent agenda items, including approval of the May 19, 2026 meeting minutes, accounts payable for Health and Human Services, County and Hospital, reappointments to the Economic Development Authority, and liquor license renewals. The board will also appoint commissioners to the County Canvas Board. The primary action is the adoption of Resolution 2026-13 to develop and oversee housing support services.",
   "agenda_url": "https://towncloud.io/go/meeker-county-mn/agendas/846/PDF/get_agenda_document_link",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://towncloud.io/go/meeker-county-mn/agendas/846"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-26",
   "body": "BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Work Session",
   "headline": "Board reviews ditch redetermination and 5‑year highway construction plan",
   "summary": "The board will discuss a ditch redetermination presented by County Ditch Inspector Devon Savage. They will also review the public works department’s five‑year highway construction plan, including an update on the CSAH 34 and Highway 12 intersection roundabout project and a review of staffing, equipment and service levels. The meeting will conclude with a brief look at future discussion topics.",
   "agenda_url": "https://towncloud.io/go/meeker-county-mn/agendas/845/PDF/get_agenda_document_link",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://towncloud.io/go/meeker-county-mn/agendas/845"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-19",
   "body": "BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Special Work Session",
   "headline": "Board to review housing support contracts and plans",
   "summary": "The Board of Commissioners is holding a special work session to discuss housing support. Health and Human Services Director Tina Schenk will present information regarding housing support contracts and proposed plans.",
   "agenda_url": "https://towncloud.io/go/meeker-county-mn/agendas/844/PDF/get_agenda_document_link",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://towncloud.io/go/meeker-county-mn/agendas/844"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-19",
   "body": "BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Regular Session",
   "headline": "Board to consider land use permits and paving project awards",
   "summary": "The Meeker County Board of Commissioners will review several conditional and interim use permits for landscaping, farming, and mining. The board is also scheduled to award contracts for paving projects on CSAH 14 and the Justice Center parking lot.",
   "agenda_url": "https://towncloud.io/go/meeker-county-mn/agendas/843/PDF/get_agenda_document_link",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://towncloud.io/go/meeker-county-mn/agendas/843"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-05",
   "body": "BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Regular Session",
   "headline": "Board to approve zoning ordinance amendments",
   "summary": "The Meeker County Board will consider a consent agenda that includes routine approvals such as the April 21 meeting minutes, health and human services accounts payable, and reappointment of the County Engineer. It will also act on several specific proposals, including a temporary liquor license for the Forest City Threshers, a quote for five Cisco network switches, and an amended work‑release agreement with the Department of Corrections. Additional items include a park board appointment, a report on domestic violence statistics, and personnel changes for Health and Human Services.",
   "agenda_url": "https://towncloud.io/go/meeker-county-mn/agendas/841/PDF/get_agenda_document_link",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://towncloud.io/go/meeker-county-mn/agendas/841"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-05",
   "body": "BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Special Work Session",
   "headline": "Board reviews housing support contract and related plans",
   "summary": "The Meeker County Board of Commissioners will discuss a Housing Support Contract. They will review a presentation, revised Litchfield Fit Plan options, UCAP 2024 homeless numbers, and a letter from Litchfield HRA. No formal decisions are indicated in the agenda.",
   "agenda_url": "https://towncloud.io/go/meeker-county-mn/agendas/842/PDF/get_agenda_document_link",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://towncloud.io/go/meeker-county-mn/agendas/842"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-21",
   "body": "BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Regular Session",
   "headline": "Board approves $15,000 state aid for affordable housing",
   "summary": "The Meeker County Board of Commissioners will consider a consent agenda that includes routine approvals such as meeting minutes, accounts payable, and several contracts. They will also vote on a $15,000 allocation request for statewide affordable housing aid and approve a public sale of tax‑forfeited lands with Steffes Group as auctioneer. Additional items include a tax abatement request, a feedlot officer annual report, and several land‑use permits.",
   "agenda_url": "https://towncloud.io/go/meeker-county-mn/agendas/808/PDF/get_agenda_document_link",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://towncloud.io/go/meeker-county-mn/agendas/808"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-07",
   "body": "BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Regular Session",
   "headline": "Board will hold a public hearing and vote on the 2026 county fee schedule changes.",
   "summary": "The Meeker County Board of Commissioners will consider a consent agenda that includes approvals for March meeting minutes, accounts payable, aquatic invasive species grants, a jail medical services contract, a park mower purchase, and a Ducks Unlimited gambling resolution. Public Works Director Phil Schmalz will present contract awards for pavement marking, bridge priority, and a CSAH paving project, along with a fund transfer resolution. Health and Human Services Director Tina Schenk will approve opioid response program guidelines, a housing support provider manual, and review an annual mental‑health report. A public hearing will be held on proposed 2026 fee schedule amendments, followed by a vote to adopt the changes.",
   "agenda_url": "https://towncloud.io/go/meeker-county-mn/agendas/807/PDF/get_agenda_document_link",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://towncloud.io/go/meeker-county-mn/agendas/807"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-24",
   "body": "BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Work Session",
   "headline": "Board will discuss strategy for the opioid settlement",
   "summary": "The Meeker County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss the county's strategy for using opioid settlement funds. The discussion will reference the Minnesota State‑Subdivision Agreement and several MAPP program documents attached to the agenda. No formal decisions are indicated on the agenda.",
   "agenda_url": "https://towncloud.io/go/meeker-county-mn/agendas/806/PDF/get_agenda_document_link",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://towncloud.io/go/meeker-county-mn/agendas/806"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-17",
   "body": "BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Regular Session",
   "headline": "Board to approve modification of statewide affordable housing aid",
   "summary": "The Meeker County Board of Commissioners will consider several approvals, including a modification to the Statewide Affordable Housing Aid program and recommended changes to the county zoning ordinance. The meeting also includes a closed‑session discussion of the 2026 Safe Assure Agreement, a resolution appointing commissioners to the Joint County Drainage Authority for Judicial Ditch 17, and a permit renewal for Riverside Store & Tavern. Additional items are the annual reports from the hospital, Woodland Centers, and the Land Use Records department, followed by a preference hearing and committee updates.",
   "agenda_url": "https://towncloud.io/go/meeker-county-mn/agendas/805/PDF/get_agenda_document_link",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://towncloud.io/go/meeker-county-mn/agendas/805"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-03",
   "body": "BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Regular Session",
   "headline": "Board to review 115-kV transmission line project preview",
   "summary": "The Meeker County Board of Commissioners will meet to review a transmission line project preview from Great River Energy. The board will also consider several consent agenda items including tax distributions and a liquor license renewal.",
   "agenda_url": "https://towncloud.io/go/meeker-county-mn/agendas/803/PDF/get_agenda_document_link",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://towncloud.io/go/meeker-county-mn/agendas/803"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-03",
   "body": "BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Special Work Session",
   "headline": "Board to discuss proposed zoning ordinance amendments",
   "summary": "The Meeker County Board of Commissioners will hold a special work session on March 3, 2026. The agenda includes a discussion of proposed zoning ordinance amendments. No other agenda items are listed.",
   "agenda_url": "https://towncloud.io/go/meeker-county-mn/agendas/804/PDF/get_agenda_document_link",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://towncloud.io/go/meeker-county-mn/agendas/804"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-17",
   "body": "BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Regular Session",
   "headline": "Public hearing on Meeker County hunting ordinance scheduled for 6 p.m.",
   "summary": "The Meeker County Board will consider routine consent agenda items, equipment purchases, road contracts, a resolution to implement a local option sales tax for transportation projects, land‑use permits, a joint powers agreement with Paynesville, zoning ordinance amendments, and a public hearing on a hunting ordinance. The meeting includes reports from the Human Resources Director and the County Administrator, as well as a committee update.",
   "agenda_url": "https://towncloud.io/go/meeker-county-mn/agendas/801/PDF/get_agenda_document_link",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://towncloud.io/go/meeker-county-mn/agendas/801"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-03",
   "body": "BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Regular Session",
   "headline": "Board will consider a resolution to approve a transportation sales and use tax",
   "summary": "The Meeker County Board of Commissioners will first vote on a consent agenda that includes approvals for minutes, various licenses, equipment purchases, and a clinical supervision contract. At 8:45 a.m. the board will hold a public hearing on Resolution 2026‑4 to approve a local option transportation sales and use tax. Later, the board will accept a report from the Family Resource Center and consider a grant application to the Sauer Family Foundation. The meeting also includes an annual public health department report and an administrator’s report.",
   "agenda_url": "https://towncloud.io/go/meeker-county-mn/agendas/767/PDF/get_agenda_document_link",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://towncloud.io/go/meeker-county-mn/agendas/767"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-03",
   "body": "BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Special Work Session",
   "headline": "Board reviews legislative priorities and policy topics for 2026 session",
   "summary": "The Meeker County Board of Commissioners will hold a special work session to review the Association of Minnesota Counties’ legislative priorities for the 2026 session. Commissioners will discuss a range of policy topics including technology modernization, SNAP/Medicaid, the Minnesota African American Family Preservation and Child Welfare Disproportionality Act, transportation funding, and unfunded mandates. The meeting also includes a general discussion of local issues and the outlook for the upcoming legislative session.",
   "agenda_url": "https://towncloud.io/go/meeker-county-mn/agendas/768/PDF/get_agenda_document_link",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://towncloud.io/go/meeker-county-mn/agendas/768"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-01-27",
   "body": "BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Work Session",
   "headline": "Board receives health and family resource center updates",
   "summary": "The Meeker County Board of Commissioners will hear a PrimeWest Health overview and recent reports from the Family Resource Center. No decisions or actions are listed; the items are informational updates.",
   "agenda_url": "https://towncloud.io/go/meeker-county-mn/agendas/766/PDF/get_agenda_document_link",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://towncloud.io/go/meeker-county-mn/agendas/766"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-01-20",
   "body": "BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Regular Session",
   "headline": "Meeker County Board to set minimum salaries for elected officials",
   "summary": "The Board of Commissioners will meet to review administrative reports and approve several consent items. Key actions include establishing minimum salaries for elected officials and approving a 2024 Emergency Management Grant Contract Agreement.",
   "agenda_url": "https://towncloud.io/go/meeker-county-mn/agendas/765/PDF/get_agenda_document_link",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://towncloud.io/go/meeker-county-mn/agendas/765"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-01-06",
   "body": "BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Regular Session",
   "headline": "Board approves multiple contracts, appropriations, and sets a hunting firearm hearing",
   "summary": "The Meeker County Board will elect its 2026 chair and vice chair, approve board policies, and adopt a consent agenda that includes minutes, accounts payable, appropriations, bank depositories, fund transfers, and final payments for Litchfield Township and CSAH 12 paving contracts. It will also approve a road construction letting authorization, health and human services contracts, and set a public hearing on deer‑hunting firearm limitations. Additional items include a resolution designating the county newspaper and website for transportation project publications, and approval of the administrator's goals.",
   "agenda_url": "https://towncloud.io/go/meeker-county-mn/agendas/763/PDF/get_agenda_document_link",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://towncloud.io/go/meeker-county-mn/agendas/763"
  }
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}