Meeker County public meetings in 2024
4 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Planning & Zoning
The Meeker County Planning Commission met to review several permit applications. The commission approved shoreline stabilization at Lake Francis, two small wind turbines in Cosmos Township, and a temporary second dwelling in Ellsworth Township. A hearing was also held regarding an anaerobic digester for NexGen Dairy LLC.
- Conditional use permit for shoreline erosion stabilization at 32349 748th Ave
- Conditional use permit for two 19kW wind turbines in Cosmos Township
- Interim use permit for a temporary second dwelling in Ellsworth Township
- Public hearing regarding an anaerobic digester project in Manannah Township
Planning & Zoning
The Meeker County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on July 9, 2024. The agenda includes permit applications for wind turbines in Cosmos Township and an anaerobic digester in Manannah Township. The commission will also discuss solar and wind energy ordinances.
- Application for two 19kW non-commercial wind turbines in Cosmos Township
- Application for an anaerobic digester to produce biogas in Manannah Township
- Permit to move material in the Shoreland District at Wildwood Terrace, Kingston Township
- Request for a temporary second dwelling in Ellsworth Township
- Discussion regarding solar and wind energy system ordinances and cannabis
Dassel Township Board
The board accepted the June meeting minutes and the monthly treasurer's report. Members discussed road maintenance needs for 235th and 735th roads and addressed traffic concerns on 713th. The board is also investigating a potential recycling contract with Mumford Sanitation.
- Approved moving the approach on 240th for Lesperance
- Paid $140,204.10 in bills to various contractors and banks
- Discussed road washouts and patching needs on 235th and 735th
- Addressed traffic and dust concerns on 713th
- Investigating a recycling contract with Mumford Sanitation
Soil & Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors
The Meeker County Soil & Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors will meet to review various field office and training reports. The agenda also includes discussions regarding the FY24 NFCR WBIF subcontract and cost share programs.
- FY24 NFCR WBIF Subcontract review
- Cost share program updates
- Reports on CFO Regional Meeting, MACAI Short Course, and MACDE Admin Session