Meeker County public meetings in 2025

Ellsworth Township Board

The board approved the Treasurer's report and authorized payment of listed invoices, including payroll and road sign costs. It adopted a snowplowing contract with Miller Outdoors at $125 per month and $135 per hour for the remainder of the winter. The board also approved ordering twelve township maps and will investigate the cost of a water softener for the town hall. Election of a Supervisor and Clerk is scheduled for March 10, 2026.

• Approve Treasurer's report and pay invoices: $4,150 payroll, $400 road signs, $437 insurance, $220 and $260 conference fees, $4,150 total listed
• Approve snowplowing contract with Miller Outdoors at $125 per month plus $135 per hour for the rest of the winter season
• Approve purchase of 12 township maps at $1.50 each with $3.50 flat‑rate shipping
• Discuss cost to install a water softener in the town hall
• Schedule election of one Supervisor (3‑year term) and one Clerk (2‑year term) for March 10, 2026

Collinwood Township Board

The Collinwood Township Board approved the meeting minutes, the Treasurer's report, and a total of $56,061.71 in bills covering payroll, highway department fees, utilities, and other services. New business included adopting a mailbox‑damage policy, compensating a contractor $100 for plowing the Town Hall lot (and $100 for future plows), and notifying MN DOT of needed road map changes. Upcoming elections were noted for March 10.

• Approved payment of $56,061.71 for bills including $21,730.92 to MSB and $9,008.00 to WSB
• Authorized $100 payment to Derek Johnson for plowing the Town Hall lot and $100 for each future plow
• Road coring with WSB to be completed before the February meeting
• Completed road agreements with Stockholm and Elsworth Townships; ongoing work with Hutchinson and Dassel Townships
• Board agreed to draft a resolution for a mailbox‑damage policy

Soil & Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors

The Soil & Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors will convene on December 9, 2025, to approve meeting minutes, receive financial and field reports, and review annual wages.

• Approval of meeting minutes and agenda
• Treasurer report including MN Paid Leave
• Field Office and Farm Bill reports
• Annual wage reviews for December 28-31
• Next meeting scheduled for January 6, 2026

The Meeker SWCD board unanimously approved the meeting agenda, the Treasurer's Report, and full coverage of the MN Paid Leave premium. It added a December 28‑31 pay period, approved wage increases for four staff members plus a $1,500 bonus each, and designated Christmas Eve 2025 as a paid holiday. The board also approved or encumbered five contracts, adjusting amounts and extending completion dates as specified.

• Approved agenda with addition of Dave Thompson under cost share (unanimous)
• Approved Treasurer's Report, including $32,196.52 in bills payable (unanimous)
• Approved 100% premium coverage for MN Paid Leave (unanimous)
• Approved wage increases and $1,500 bonuses for four staff members effective Jan 1, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved Christmas Eve 2025 as a paid holiday for employees (unanimous)
• Extended contract NF-FY2 2-24 to Dec 20, 2026 and increased amount to $27,187.56 (unanimous)
• Encumbered contract NF-FY24-27 for $28,173.75 (unanimous)
• Approved payment for contract SH25-12 for $2,900.00 (all affirmative, 1 abstention)

Dassel Township Board

The Dassel Township Board approved a resolution to accept a detour agreement with MnDOT for Trunk Highway No. 12. The board also approved $148,021.43 in bills and discussed a shared roads proposal with Collinwood Township. Planning for the 2026 budget will occur at the January meeting.

• Approved MnDOT Agreement No. 1059843 for Trunk Highway No. 12 Unofficial Detour in the amount of $31,358.08
• Approved total bills for payment amounting to $148,021.43
• Payment of $126,958.67 to McCarthy Gravel
• Discussion of shared roads agreement with Collinwood Township
• Discussion of Bituminous Seal Coat project with Meeker County

Board of Adjustments

The Meeker County Board of Adjustment considered a request to renovate an accessory building and add a second story at a property in Litchfield. The Board approved the variances on the condition that the applicants combine two parcels of land to reduce impervious coverage.

• Approved 56-foot variance from the Lake Ripley ordinary high water level (OHWL)
• Approved 28-foot variance from the 608th Ave road right-of-way
• Approved impervious coverage variance (25.8% if lots are combined)
• Approved variance for accessory building size (11% over allowance if lots are combined)
• Requirement that parcels 14-0479000 and 14-0485000 be combined

Board of Adjustments

The Meeker County Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on November 25, 2025. It will first approve the minutes from the October 21, 2025 meeting. The board will then consider an area variance request to construct a detached accessory building at 24516 608th Ave, seeking relief from setback, impervious‑coverage, and size limits in the R‑1 Suburban Residential and Shoreland Districts. The meeting will conclude with other business, including a general discussion.

• Approve the October 21, 2025 meeting minutes.
• Consider variance for a detached accessory building at 24516 608th Ave, seeking relief from a 75‑ft shoreline setback, a 35‑ft road right‑of‑way setback, a 25% impervious‑coverage limit, and a 2,400‑sq‑ft size limit.
• Other business: general discussion.

Ellsworth Township Board

The board approved the treasurer's report and signed a resolution regarding shared road responsibility with Collinwood Township. Members also discussed and voted on funding for culvert repositioning on 215th St.

• Signed resolution for Collinwood Township to take responsibility for 690th Ave from 163rd to CSAH 18 and from 210th St to 215th St
• Approved payment of $25,968.00 to Granite City Paving
• Voted to cover remaining costs for culvert repositioning on 215th St (1/2 mile west of 640th Ave) after private contributions of $4,000
• Reported completion of 198th road work on 10/21/25
• Deferred 180th road wash-out repairs and 654th road ditch sink hole work to 2026

County Extension Committee

The Meeker County Extension Committee will approve the September 9, 2025 minutes, receive a budget update, discuss dates, terms and openings for the 2026 meetings, and review program reports and feedback forms. Presentations will cover the Litchfield FFA Ag Issues Team, 4‑H, crops, horticulture and livestock programs.

• Approval of September 9, 2025 meeting minutes
• Budget update presented by Regional Director Lori Vicich
• Discussion of 2026 meeting dates, terms and openings
• Program input process and feedback forms for 4‑H, crops, horticulture, livestock
• Reports from 4‑H, crops, horticulture and livestock extension educators

The Meeker County Extension Committee met on November 18, 2025. Members approved the meeting agenda. They also approved the minutes from the September 9, 2025 meeting. No other motions were recorded.

• Approved agenda (motion carried)
• Approved September 9, 2025 minutes (motion carried)

Planning & Zoning

The Meeker County Planning Commission reviewed and approved several land-use permits, including an expanded aggregate mining operation and a home-based butcher shop. The board also heard a proposal for shoreline stabilization at Lake Koronis.

• Approved Interim Use Permit for Leslie Loff to expand aggregate mining to 34.7 acres in Forest City Township
• Approved Level 2 Home Occupancy permit for Tri-County Meats LLC custom butcher shop in Union Grove Township
• Discussed Conditional Use Permit for Todd & Shelly Truwe to move up to 450 cubic yards of material for a boulder wall at Lake Koronis
• Established specific holiday closures for the Loff aggregate mining permit
• Set a 20-year permit expiration for the Tri-County Meats LLC operation

Planning & Zoning

The Meeker County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider three land-use permit applications. The board will decide on requests for aggregate mining, a home-based butcher shop, and shoreline material movement.

• Interim Use Permit for aggregate mining, crushing, and processing in Forest City Township
• Interim Use Permit for a Level 2 Home Occupancy custom butcher shop in Union Grove Township
• Conditional Use Permit to move over 10 cubic yards of material in the Shore Impact Zone at 53020 CSAH 20, Paynesville

Dassel Township Board

The Dassel Township Board accepted the October meeting minutes and the Treasurer's report, and approved payment of bills totaling $298,427.55. The board also accepted the 240th Overlay project as completed and authorized payment of its invoice less retainage. Additional items discussed included a seal‑coat contract with Meeker County for Hwy 15 and a proposed two‑year shared‑road agreement with Collinwood Township.

• Approve payment of WSB $2,487.26 and Knife River $295,940.29 (total $298,427.55)
• Accept the 240th Overlay project as completed and pay the invoice less retainage
• Motion to contract with Meeker County to seal coat Hwy 15 from 240th to 705th in 2026
• Discuss property right‑of‑way issue at 73011 235th (no township action possible)
• Consider two‑year shared‑road agreement with Collinwood Township

Soil & Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors

The Meeker County Soil & Water Conservation District Board will hear several reports, including the Treasurer, Field Office, Farm Bill, and training/meeting updates. They will also consider cost‑share requests from Luke Johnson, Larry Roberg, Arnold Farms, and Debra Seppelt. The meeting includes routine agenda items such as call to order, approval of agenda, minutes, and scheduling the next meeting.

• Treasurer Report
• Field Office Report
• Farm Bill Report
• Training/Meeting Requests – Manure Management 201
• Cost‑share requests for Luke Johnson, Larry Roberg, Arnold Farms, and Debra Seppelt

Collinwood Township Board

The Board met to discuss a request from the Dahlmans to replace a culvert under 720th Ave. After consulting with the Town Attorney, the Board determined a culvert was not needed for road maintenance. The Board voted to deny the request.

• Denial of culvert replacement request under 720th Ave

Board of Adjustments

The Meeker County Board of Adjustment approved the minutes from the September 24 meeting. It held public hearings and approved area and tank size variances for septic systems at 21605 586th Ave in Litchfield and at 57750 221th St in Litchfield. Both variances allow reduced setbacks and smaller septic tanks than normally required in the R‑1 and R‑2 districts within the Shoreland District.

• Approved September 24, 2025 meeting minutes (motion 3‑0).
• Approved an 80‑foot setback variance and a 500‑gallon tank variance for 21605 586th Ave, Litchfield (Hansvick application).
• Approved a 49‑foot setback variance and a 30‑foot tank variance for 57750 221th St, Litchfield (Ploeger application).
• Closed public hearings for both variance applications (motions 3‑0).

Board of Adjustments

The Meeker County Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on October 21, 2025, to consider two area variance applications for septic systems near natural environmental lakes. The board will also approve the September 23, 2025, meeting minutes and discuss other general business.

• Approve September 23, 2025, meeting minutes
• Hear variance for septic mound at 57750 221th St, Litchfield
• Hear variance for septic absorption area at 21605 586th Ave, Litchfield
• General discussion of other business

Collinwood Township Board

The Collinwood Township Board approved the September minutes and the Treasurer's report. It discussed old business items such as a culvert on 720 Ave, private status of 188th St, shared road agreements with neighboring townships, tree trimming needs, and a $150,000 hard‑surface maintenance budget. New business included a road‑grooming service at $130 per hour, reimbursement of $150 for a washout on 215th St, purchase of a new clerk computer, and variance approvals for Mark Stone Construction and Carrie Odegard. The Board also approved payment of bills totaling $37,232.37.

• Approval of bills totaling $37,232.37, including $25,754 to MSB Excavating & Tiling
• Road grooming service cost $130 per hour (half rate for travel)
• Reimbursement of ~$150 to a resident for dirt to fill a washout on 215th St
• Purchase of a new computer for the clerk’s office
• Variance approvals for Mark Stone Construction and Carrie Odegard

Ellsworth Township Board

The Ellsworth Township Board approved the Treasurer's report and authorized payment of all listed invoices. The board also approved the September 18, 2025 meeting minutes and scheduled township hall use for October 11, 2025. Road work on 198th Street was confirmed to be completed on October 21, 2025, and the board discussed lowering tonnage limits on 198th and 240th Streets to 7 tons. Additional items included a sinkhole repair need on 654th Street and a pending grant submission for 655th Street.

• Approve payment of $15,049 invoice to Bargen (Invoice #225430-4)
• Approve payment of $4,609 City of Hutchinson Fire Dept levy
• Complete 198th road work on 10/21/25
• Lower tonnage signs to 7 tons on 198th and 240th Streets
• Identify sinkhole repair needed on 654th Street (Ray Wolters)

Planning & Zoning

The Meeker County Planning Commission approved three permits: an Interim Use permit for North Fork Childcare, a Conditional Use permit for Elite Stainless LLC to operate a welding and fabrication business, and a Conditional Use permit for an erosion‑control project at 61554 194th St. It also approved a renewal of an Interim Use permit for a concrete and bituminous recycling plant.

• Interim Use Permit approved for Laci McCann’s North Fork Childcare (Level 2 Home Occupancy) in the A‑1 Agricultural Preservation District with six conditions.
• Conditional Use Permit approved for Elite Stainless LLC to operate a welding and fabrication business in the A‑1 Agricultural Preservation District, including eight conditions such as operating hours and noise limits.
• Conditional Use Permit approved for an erosion‑stabilization project at 61554 194th St, allowing up to 435 cubic yards of material movement and requiring engineering, permits, and septic inspection.
• Renewal of an Interim Use Permit approved for a concrete and bituminous recycling plant on a 10‑acre site in the A‑1 Agricultural Preservation District.

Planning & Zoning

The Meeker County Planning Commission will first approve the September 9, 2025 meeting minutes. It will then hear five permit applications, including an interim use permit for a Level 2 home‑occupancy childcare facility, a conditional use permit for a welding and fabricating business, two conditional use permits to move soil in Shore Impact and Shoreland zones, and a renewal of an interim use permit for a concrete and bituminous recycling plant. The meeting will conclude with a brief other‑business discussion.

• Interim Use permit for Level 2 home‑occupancy childcare at SE ¼ of SW ¼, Section 27, Township 121, Range 31, Manannah Township (applicant Laci McCann).
• Conditional Use permit to operate a welding and fabricating business in the A‑1 Agricultural Preservation District at 30880 CSAH 14, Forest City Township (applicant Elite Stainless LLC).
• Conditional Use permit to move >10 cubic yards in the Shore Impact Zone and >50 cubic yards in the Shoreland District at 61554 194th St, Greenleaf Township (applicant Jeff Johnson/Matt Timm).
• Renewal of an Interim Use Permit for a concrete and bituminous recycling plant in the A‑1 Agricultural Preservation District at NE ¼ of NE ¼, Section 23, Township 119, Range 29, Dassel Township (applicants Mark and Doug Ailie).
• Conditional Use permit to move >10 cubic yards in the Shore Impact Zone and >50 cubic yards in the Shoreland District at Lot 22 & 23, Belleview Estates, Greenleaf Township (applicants Paul & Theresa Grack).

Dassel Township Board

The Dassel Township Board met to approve monthly bills and discuss road maintenance and infrastructure projects. The board reviewed the status of the 240th Overlay and a bituminous seal coat project with Meeker County.

• Payment of $28,000.00 to Bertram Asphalt Company
• Payment of $10,150.00 to Wimmer Specialties LLC
• Payment of $78.00 to Town Law Center
• Discussion of the Lundin Hill Plat signature for a Lake Arvilla parcel
• Update on the Fire Hall expansion

Soil & Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors

The Meeker County Soil & Water Conservation District Board will review several reports, including the Treasurer's report with an audit management letter and the Field Office and Farm Bill reports. It will discuss training and meeting requests such as the BWSR Academy and the annual convention. The board will consider the 2025 MASWCD Resolutions and approve cost‑share allocations for listed landowners and farms. The meeting will conclude with scheduling the next session.

• 2025 MASWCD Resolutions
• Cost‑share allocations for Orin Ostlund, Chris Schultz, Luke Johnson, Blake Johnson, Luverne Becker Jr, John Mueller, Tom Ferguson, Arnold Farms, and Debra Seppelt
• Treasurer report including audit management letter
• Training/meeting requests: BWSR Academy, Annual Convention, MISAC Meeting, CFO Regional Meeting, MACAI/MDA Meeting
• Field Office and Farm Bill reports

The board unanimously approved the meeting agenda, the September 3 minutes, and the Treasurer's Report showing $27,314.27 in bills payable. It also approved closing the Wells Fargo Visa cards, joining the 4M Fund, and staff travel to several training and conference events. Finally, the board approved payments for a wetland restoration contract and multiple soil‑health cover‑crop contracts totaling $43,800.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved September 3, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Treasurer's Report with $27,314.27 bills payable (unanimous)
• Approved closing Wells Fargo Visa cards and opening Elan One cards for staff (unanimous)
• Approved resolution authorizing membership in the 4M Fund (unanimous)
• Approved staff attendance at BWSR Academy, Annual Convention, MISAC, CFO Regional, and MACAI/MDA meetings (unanimous)
• Approved payment for contract LC23-02 Wetland Restoration $4,480.00 (unanimous)
• Approved multiple soil‑health contract payments totaling $43,800.00 (unanimous)

Board of Adjustments

The Meeker County Board of Adjustment met on September 24, 2025 to consider variance applications and routine business. After approving the August 19 minutes, the board held public hearings on two properties and voted to approve the requested variances. The board approved a 20‑foot area variance allowing a 640‑sq‑ft addition to a cabin at Lake Jennie, and also approved several septic and setback variances for a new house and garage at Lake Minnie Belle. The meeting was adjourned at 5:20 pm.

• Approval of August 19, 2025 meeting minutes (2‑0 vote)
• 20‑foot area variance approved for a 640 sq ft cabin addition at Lake Jennie (62 ft from OHWL)
• 5‑foot side‑lot‑line septic drain field variance approved for Carlson property
• 5‑foot ROW septic drain field variance approved for Carlson property
• 13‑foot variance approved to locate new house 49 ft from OHWL at Lake Minnie Belle

Board of Adjustments

The Meeker County Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on September 23, 2025. It will vote on two area variance requests: one for a house addition at 17053 720th Ave, Dassel, and another for a house and garage at 19714 612th Ave, Litchfield. The agenda also includes approval of the August 19, 2025 meeting minutes and a slot for other business.

• Approve the August 19, 2025 meeting minutes.
• Area variance for Mark Stone Construction (17053 720th Ave, Dassel) to build a house addition in the R-1 Suburban Residential and Shoreland Districts.
• Area variance for Jon & Heidi Carlson (19714 612th Ave, Litchfield) to build a house and garage with multiple setback variances in the R-1 Suburban Residential and Shoreland Districts.
• Other business – general discussion.

Ellsworth Township Board

The board approved the treasurer's report and payment of bills. Members discussed current road maintenance and the potential for a new Dassel Fire building. The board decided to postpone acting on any additional road projects until May 2026.

• Approved payroll for 3rd Qtr 2025 of $4,150.00
• Approved landfill billing payments of $135.00 and $29.07
• Discussed Dassel Fire building quotes based on a 2021 feasibility study estimating $2.1M and up
• Reported road work status for 198th, 655th, 672nd, 190th, and 180th
• Identified a road ditch sink hole on 654th

Park Board

The Park Board will meet to discuss the 2026 budget and review the Annual Park Report. The board is also reviewing updates for the Lake Francis and Koronis/Manuella boat landing projects.

• 2026 Budget Discussion
• Lake Francis Boat Landing Project
• Koronis/Manuella Boat Landing Updates
• Hutchinson Archery Club
• Annual Park Report

The board approved the minutes from the May 21, 2025 meeting. An amendment was adopted to add the Watkins‑Kimball VFW’s pickleball‑court request to the agenda. The pickleball‑court discussion was tabled for a later meeting. The board then adjourned.

• Approved May 21, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Amended agenda to include Wat‑Kim‑Valley VFW pickleball court request (motion carried)
• Tabled discussion of new pickleball court project (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:43 a.m. (motion carried)

Collinwood Township Board

The Board decided that 188th St is a private drive and will notify property owners and the Sheriff. Members discussed road maintenance responsibilities with neighboring townships and approved a maintenance agreement with MSB. The Board also approved the Ashwill Shores Sixth Addition.

• Approval of Ashwill Shores Sixth Addition
• Establishment of a $270,000 CD at Kensington Bank
• Approval of 2025 Maintenance Agreement and $5,000 retainer with MSB
• Approval of bills totaling $48,229.39, including $38,485.00 to Bertram Asphalt
• Decision to request a 911 Street sign for 188th St from Meeker County Roads

County Extension Committee

The Meeker County Extension Committee will begin with introductions, agenda approval, and approval of the June 17, 2025 minutes. The meeting will include a budget update, discussion of committee terms and openings, and feedback on the November program. Reports will be given on the leadership program, the 4‑H annual activities, and the Agriculture and Natural Resources program. A featured presentation on the "Real Life, Good Food" program will conclude the session.

• Budget update
• Committee terms & openings
• November program feedback
• Leadership Program Update
• 4‑H Annual Report

The Meeker County Extension Committee approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from June 17, 2025. No substantive policy or budget decisions were made. The meeting was then adjourned and the next meeting was scheduled for November 18, 2025.

• Agenda approved (motion carried)
• June 17, 2025 minutes approved (motion carried)
• Meeting adjourned (motion carried)

Planning & Zoning

The Meeker County Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit to expand a cattle feedlot in Danielson Township. The board also approved a rezoning request and a one-lot plat for a residential property on Little Swan Lake.

• Approved expansion of RU-BE Dairy feedlot from 1,496 to 2,482 animal units at 54738 210th Street
• Approved construction of a 122'x448' free stall barn and 300'x362' manure lagoon addition
• Approved rezoning of 3.3 acres at 5500 Mayview Rd from A-1 Agricultural to R-1 Suburban Residential
• Approved one-lot preliminary plat for Laughlin Acres (3.06 acres buildable)
• Discussed final plat for Lundin Hills consisting of three lots totaling 21.15 acres

Planning & Zoning

The Meeker County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to review land use applications. The body will consider a rezoning request, a lot plat, and a permit to expand a livestock feedlot.

• Application to rezone property in Dassel Township from A-1 Agricultural Preservation to R-1 Suburban Residential
• Application for a one lot plat of Laughlin Acres in Dassel Township
• Permit application to expand a Class C feedlot to a Class D feedlot in Danielson Township, increasing capacity from 1,496 to 2,482 animal units
• Final Plat of Lundin Hills Addition

Soil & Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors

The Soil & Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors will meet to discuss district reports and contracts. The board will review cost share requests for six individuals.

• MRSCWE Contracts
• Cost share request: Andy Slinden
• Cost share request: Chris Schultz
• Cost share request: Jared Johnson
• Cost share request: Jeff Johnson

The Meeker SWCD board approved several contracts and payments, including a $28,881 encumbrance for contract CC24-05. Other approved actions covered cover‑crop projects, a water‑retention basin, and a member agreement with the Mississippi River St. Cloud Watershed Entity. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved agenda addition of John Mueller and John Bergstrom (unanimous)
• Approved Treasurer's Report with $31,251.43 bills payable (unanimous)
• Approved Member Master Program and Project Agreement with Mississippi River St. Cloud Watershed Entity (unanimous)
• Encumbered contract SH25-05 Cover Crop project $5,000 (unanimous)
• Encumbered contract CC24-05 $28,881 (unanimous)
• Approved payment for contract SA23-03 Water Retention Basin $5,000 (unanimous)
• Encumbered contract CC24-05 Well Sealing $1,000 (unanimous)
• Encumbered contract SH25-07 Cover Crop Project $8,835 (unanimous)

Board of Adjustments

The Meeker County Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to review requests for area variances. The board will decide if applicants can bypass specific setback and coverage requirements for buildings near roads and shorelands.

• Variance request for a detached accessory building at 22667 708th Ave, Dassel
• Variance request for a shed at Government Lots Two and Three, Lake Erie, Ellsworth Township
• Variance request for a house and attached garage at 62162 200th St, Litchfield
• Approval of July 22, 2025 meeting minutes

Collinwood Township Board

The Board decided to move funds to Kensington Bank and establish a $270,000 CD. Members also addressed road drainage issues and approved payments for various services totaling $13,283.54.

• Authorized establishment of a CD at Kensington Bank for $270,000 or maximum allowable
• Decided not to add a new culvert on 720th Ave between CSAH 18 and Common St
• Authorized Township Attorney to respond to a letter from Dahlman Seeds, LLP Attorney
• Approved bills totaling $13,283.54, including $12,214.00 to MSB
• Reported approval of Ashwill Shores Sixth Addition by Meeker County Board

Planning & Zoning

The Meeker County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider two permit applications for a Class B feedlot in Forest City Township. The proposals involve the construction of an anaerobic digester and changes to manure handling to support that facility.

• Application by Vanguard Renewables/Kevin Chase to construct and operate an anaerobic digester in Forest City Township
• Application by Wagner Dairy, LLC to change manure handling at a Class B feedlot in Forest City Township
• Approval of July 15, 2025 meeting minutes

Soil & Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors

The Meeker County Soil & Water Conservation District Board approved its agenda, the June 3 meeting minutes, and the Treasurer’s Report showing $28,022.52 in payable bills. It also adopted the 2026 budget and county appropriation request. Several contract payments and encumbrances were approved using FY24 and FY25 funding sources.

• Approved agenda with added cost‑share members Luke Johnson, Wayne Zebolt, Greg Jans (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from the June 3, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved Treasurer’s Report, including $28,022.52 in bills payable (unanimous)
• Approved the 2026 budget and County Appropriation Request (unanimous)
• Amended payment for contract SH25‑03 to $894.50 and issued payment for the windbreak project using FY25 Soil Health funding (unanimous)
• Issued payment for contract CC24‑02 of $500 using FY24 Conservation Contracts funding (Jans abstained)
• Issued payment to Greg Jans of $5,058.50 using reimbursable RIM funding (Jans abstained)
• Encumbered contracts CC24‑03 ($500) and CC24‑04 ($5,889.50) using FY24 Conservation Contracts funding (unanimous)

County Extension Committee

The Meeker County Extension Committee approved the meeting agenda and the February 18, 2025 minutes. The committee selected Ahlgren Dairy as the 2025 Farm Family of the Year. The meeting was adjourned by motion.

• Approved agenda (motion carried)
• Approved February 18, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Selected Ahlgren Dairy as Farm Family of the Year
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Soil & Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors

The Meeker County Soil & Water Conservation District Board approved the meeting agenda, the May 6 minutes, and the Treasurer's Report, including $84,545.07 in bills payable. The board also approved attendance at several training meetings, $500 for ice‑cream prizes at the county fair, renewal of the plat‑book advertisement, a partnership agreement with Pheasants Forever, and $800 for the 2026 Pollinator Day.

• Approved agenda with added items CC24-02, SA23-02, SA23-01 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from May 6, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Treasurer's Report, including $84,545.07 bills payable (unanimous)
• Approved Steinhaus attending 2025 MACAI Short Course (unanimous)
• Approved spending up to $500 for ice‑cream prizes at Meeker County Fair (unanimous)
• Approved renewal of ad in the plat book (unanimous)
• Approved Local Partners Agreement with Pheasants Forever, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved spending up to $800 for 2026 Pollinator Day (unanimous)

Park Board

The board approved the March 19 minutes and authorized a memorial tree and plaque at Darwin‑Dassel Park. It denied the Forest City Threshers' request for county-paid insurance. Chimene Lee was hired as the new campground host, and the meeting was adjourned at 10:03 a.m.

• Approved March 19 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved planting a tree and memorial plaque at Darwin‑Dassel Park (motion carried)
• Denied Forest City Threshers request for county‑paid insurance (motion carried)
• Hired Chimene Lee as campground host
• Adjourned meeting at 10:03 a.m. (motion carried)

Soil & Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors

The Meeker County Soil & Water Conservation District Board unanimously approved the agenda, the April 1 minutes, and the Treasurer's Report showing $57,352.03 in bills payable. It also approved spending for a 5th‑grade pollinator planting day, purchase of two new computers for applicator exams, and payment for an Eco Bus for the county fair. Additionally, the board authorized partial payments of $4,000 each for two water retention basin contracts and encumbered $8 54 .00 for a windbreak/shelterbelt project.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from April 1, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved Treasurer's Report, including bills payable $57,352.03 (unanimous)
• Approved $560 spending for Litchfield 5th Grade Pollinator planting day (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of two new computers for applicator exams (unanimous)
• Approved payment for Eco Bus for Meeker County Fair using reimbursable 1W1P funding (unanimous)
• Approved $4,000 partial payment for Water Retention Basin Project contract SA 23-01 (unanimous)
• Approved encumbrance of contract SH25-04 for Windbreak/Shelterbelt project $8 54 .00 (unanimous)

Soil & Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors

The board unanimously approved the agenda, the March 4 minutes, and the Treasurer's Report that listed $45,802.05 in bills payable. It also approved a policy change to follow individual watershed funding rules, a $4,000 partial payment for contract SH2‑3‑05, and an $800 encumbrance for contract SH25‑05‑3 windbreak project. The meeting was adjourned after a motion by the chairman.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved March 4, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Treasurer's Report with $45,802.05 bills payable (unanimous)
• Approved adjustment of policy to follow individual watershed funding (unanimous)
• Approved $4,000 partial payment for contract SH2‑3‑05 (unanimous)
• Approved $800 encumbrance for contract SH25‑05‑3 windbreak project (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Park Board

The board approved the minutes from the January 15, 2025 meeting. A motion to adjourn the March 19, 2025 meeting was also carried. No other actions or approvals were taken during the session.

• Approved minutes of Jan 15, 2025 meeting (motion carried)
• Adjourned the March 19, 2025 meeting (motion carried)