{
 "city": "Meeker County",
 "state": "Minnesota",
 "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/meekercountymn.gov/",
 "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": [
  {
   "date": "2026-08-04",
   "body": "Planning & Zoning",
   "headline": "Interim use permit for aggregate mining in Cosmos Township considered",
   "summary": "The Meeker County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on August 4, 2026 at 5:00 pm. The commission will approve the July 14, 2026 meeting minutes and consider an interim use permit for aggregate mining, processing and crushing in the A‑1 Agricultural Preservation District on the Southwest Quarter of Section 27, Township 117, Range 32, Cosmos Township. Afterward, the agenda includes other business for general discussion.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.meekercountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08042026-1190",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.meekercountymn.gov/AgendaCenter"
  }
 ],
 "recent": [
  {
   "date": "2026-07-21",
   "body": "Board of Adjustments",
   "headline": "Board to hear two variance applications, including church lot split and lakeside porch",
   "summary": "The Meeker County Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to consider two variance applications: one from St. Peters Evangelical Lutheran Church for an area variance to create two non-conforming lots in an agricultural district, and another from Stanley Von Bank and Bludorn Builders for an area variance to build a four-season porch closer than the required 100-foot setback from a recreational development lake. The board will also approve the previous meeting's minutes and discuss other business.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.meekercountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07212026-1188",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.meekercountymn.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-15",
   "body": "Park Board",
   "headline": "Park Board will consider the 2027 budget and property discussions",
   "summary": "The Meeker County Park Board will review the May 20 minutes and approve any agenda changes. The board will discuss the West Manuella property and the Stockade site, and consider the proposed 2027 budget. New board member Rochelle (Shelly) Krantz will be introduced, and a seasonal employee update will be given.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.meekercountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07152026-1191",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.meekercountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07152026-1191",
   "source": "https://www.meekercountymn.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-14",
   "body": "Planning & Zoning",
   "headline": "Commission will consider a permit for a new 900-animal-unit swine feedlot",
   "summary": "The Meeker County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing at the Government Center at 5:00 pm on July 14, 2026. After approving the June 9, 2026 meeting minutes, the commission will consider three permit applications: a Class B‑h swine feedlot for Bergstrom Pork, Inc.; an interim use permit for Jingles Farms, LLC to produce cannabis products; and a conditional use permit for Midwest Metal to operate a wood‑truss manufacturing business. The meeting will close with other business items.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.meekercountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07142026-1185",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.meekercountymn.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-07",
   "body": "Soil & Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors",
   "headline": "SWCD board to review cost-share applications, routine reports",
   "summary": "The Meeker County Soil & Water Conservation District Board will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, receive treasurer and field office reports, and discuss upcoming events. Notable actions include cost-share requests from Mike & Julie Bredeson, Schiefelbein Farms, and Tom Reynolds. The agenda is largely procedural with no major policy decisions.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.meekercountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07072026-1187",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.meekercountymn.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-18",
   "body": "Ellsworth Township Board",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.meekercountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06182026-1196",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.meekercountymn.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-16",
   "body": "County Extension Committee",
   "headline": "Meeker County Extension Committee to review 2026 and 2027 budgets",
   "summary": "The committee will discuss budget updates for 2026 and a proposal for 2027. Members will also receive reports on 4-H, agriculture, and natural resources programming.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.meekercountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06162026-1192",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.meekercountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06162026-1192",
   "source": "https://www.meekercountymn.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-09",
   "body": "Planning & Zoning",
   "headline": "700-animal-unit swine feedlot proposed in Manannah Township",
   "summary": "The Meeker County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider an interim use permit for a second dwelling, a conditional use permit for a 255-foot telecommunications tower, and a proposed 700-animal-unit swine feedlot with two confinement barns. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and general discussion.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.meekercountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06092026-1173",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.meekercountymn.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-09",
   "body": "Planning & Zoning",
   "headline": "Commission approved a conditional use permit for a 255‑foot cell tower",
   "summary": "The Meeker County Planning Commission approved an interim use permit renewal for a second dwelling on a farm at 24926 660th Ave, Darwin, with a 15‑year term and specific conditions. The commission also approved a conditional use permit to construct a 255‑foot telecommunications tower on a 38‑acre parcel at 13140 County Rd 35 W, Cokato, with conditions including height limits, setbacks, FCC/FAA compliance, and financial assurance. Both approvals were adopted by unanimous motions.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.meekercountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06092026-1189",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.meekercountymn.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-08",
   "body": "Dassel Township Board",
   "headline": "Dassel Township approves road patching and gravel payments",
   "summary": "The Dassel Township Board approved several road maintenance proposals and payments for gravel and publishing. The board also reviewed a bill for completed dust guarding work.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.meekercountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06082026-1182",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.meekercountymn.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-02",
   "body": "Board of Adjustments",
   "headline": "Board to hear variance for cabin on Natural Environmental Lake setback",
   "summary": "The Meeker County Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to consider three area variance applications for setbacks on road, shoreland, and impervious coverage. The board will also approve prior meeting minutes and discuss on-site meeting protocols for inclement weather.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.meekercountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06022026-1175",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.meekercountymn.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-02",
   "body": "Soil & Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors",
   "headline": "SWCD board to consider partners agreement and subcontract at June meeting",
   "summary": "The Meeker County Soil & Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors will meet on June 2, 2026. The agenda includes approval of minutes, treasurer and field office reports, and discussion of a local partners agreement and an NFCR FY26 WBIF subcontract. Several training session requests are also listed for consideration.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.meekercountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06022026-1180",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.meekercountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06022026-1180",
   "source": "https://www.meekercountymn.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-21",
   "body": "Ellsworth Township Board",
   "headline": "Ellsworth Township approves $67,947 in road repair contracts and plans 170th Street vacation hearing",
   "summary": "The board approved bills including election billing, assessor fees, and snow removal, and accepted a $450 tree removal quote. They awarded crack and mastic gap repair contracts for two road sections totaling $67,947. A public hearing will be held June 18 on vacating 170th Street, with an ad to be placed in the Litchfield Rail.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.meekercountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05212026-1181",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.meekercountymn.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-19",
   "body": "Darwin City Council",
   "headline": "Council to approve water tower inspection contract and sanitation renewal",
   "summary": "The Darwin City Council meets to discuss property matters, public works, and financial reports. Action items include approving a water tower inspection contract, renewing the West Central Sanitation contract, and a city-wide clean-up expense of $797.00. The council will also consider the Nagel Property and hear from the city accountant.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.meekercountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05192026-1177",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.meekercountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05192026-1177",
   "source": "https://www.meekercountymn.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-18",
   "body": "Collinwood Township Board",
   "headline": "Collinwood Township approves bills and discusses road lighting costs",
   "summary": "The Collinwood Township Board approved the April meeting minutes and a $130,179.65 payment of bills. The Board discussed the cost and precedent of installing a street light at 746th St and CSAH 6 and decided to solicit bids for patching and overlaying 190th St.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.meekercountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05182026-1193",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.meekercountymn.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-14",
   "body": "Darwin City Council",
   "headline": "Council approved the Dassel Fire Contract",
   "summary": "The Darwin City Council met on April 14, 2026 and approved several items, including a three‑year certificate of deposit, the Dassel Fire Contract, and a hearing on the Nagel Property vacation petition. The council also addressed road maintenance on CSAH 14 north of HWY 12, scheduled a city‑wide clean‑up for May 9, and approved payment of all outstanding bills.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.meekercountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05142026-1176",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.meekercountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05142026-1176",
   "source": "https://www.meekercountymn.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-12",
   "body": "Planning & Zoning",
   "headline": "Feedlot expansion to 2900 animal units proposed at public hearing",
   "summary": "The Meeker County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider several permits. Items include renewal of an aggregate mining interim use permit, a second dwelling for a blood relative, earth moving in the shoreland district, and a notice for expansion of a feedlot from 1910 to 2900 animal units. The commission will also approve previous minutes and discuss other business.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.meekercountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05122026-1168",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.meekercountymn.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-12",
   "body": "Planning & Zoning",
   "headline": "Planning Commission approves gravel pit renewal and second dwelling permit",
   "summary": "The Meeker County Planning Commission reviewed several land-use applications, including a feedlot expansion and a shoreland grading project. The board approved permits for aggregate mining and a temporary second dwelling for a relative.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.meekercountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05122026-1184",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.meekercountymn.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-11",
   "body": "Dassel Township Board",
   "headline": "Dassel Township Board approves $24,302.71 in bills",
   "summary": "The Dassel Township Board approved several payments, including $18,460.50 to the Meeker County Assessor. The board discussed road maintenance options for 273rd and 743 Ave and noted a new fire truck payment schedule starting in 2028.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.meekercountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05112026-1183",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.meekercountymn.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-05",
   "body": "Soil & Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors",
   "headline": "Board will address routine reports and cost‑share items",
   "summary": "The Meeker County Soil & Water Conservation District Board will hold its regular meeting on May 5, 2026. Supervisors will review standard agenda items including reports, minutes, and a cost‑share discussion involving several participants. The meeting will also set the date for the next board session on June 2, 2026.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.meekercountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05052026-1170",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.meekercountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05052026-1170",
   "source": "https://www.meekercountymn.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-05",
   "body": "Board of Adjustments",
   "headline": "Board to approve March 31 meeting minutes",
   "summary": "The Meeker County Board of Adjustment is meeting on May 5, 2026, to review and approve the minutes from the March 31, 2026, meeting. The March 31 meeting included a public hearing and approval of an area variance for a sunroom replacement on Lake Washington. No new items are listed for this meeting.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.meekercountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05052026-1186",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.meekercountymn.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-05",
   "body": "Board of Adjustments",
   "headline": "Board to consider variance for sunroom replacement in Ellsworth Township",
   "summary": "The Meeker County Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to review a variance application for a property in Darwin. The board will also approve minutes from the March 31, 2026 meeting.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.meekercountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05052026-1166",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.meekercountymn.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-20",
   "body": "Collinwood Township Board",
   "headline": "Board approves road estimates and sets officer compensation for 2026",
   "summary": "The Collinwood Township Board approved the payment of $15,972.70 in bills and set officer compensation for 2026. The board also decided to have WSB provide an estimate to patch and overlay half of 190th Street and designated Dassel Cokato Enterprise Dispatch as the official newspaper.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.meekercountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04202026-1194",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.meekercountymn.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-16",
   "body": "Ellsworth Township Board",
   "headline": "Board approves road repair and budget bills",
   "summary": "The Ellsworth Township Board approved paying $30,375 for the Litchfield Fire & Rescue contract and authorized the town to pay one-third of a $60,000 road repair project on 660th Street with Darwin. The board also discussed the status of 170th Street and set a date for a road inspection.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.meekercountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04162026-1178",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.meekercountymn.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-14",
   "body": "Planning & Zoning",
   "headline": "Planning Commission to consider Allied Dairy feedlot expansion to 2,960 animal units",
   "summary": "The Meeker County Planning Commission will approve the February 10, 2026 meeting minutes and hold a public hearing on several permit applications. The agenda includes a Conditional Use permit for Allied Dairy LLP‑Alpha Foods to expand a Class D feedlot from 2,100 to 2,959.6 animal units at the site in Section 30, Township 120, Range 30, Forest City Township. Additional items are a Conditional Use permit to move material in a Shore Impact Zone and Shoreland District, an Interim Use permit for a temporary second dwelling in an Agricultural Preservation District, and other general business.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.meekercountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04142026-1160",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.meekercountymn.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-14",
   "body": "Planning & Zoning",
   "headline": "Allied Dairy feedlot expansion permit to raise capacity to 2959.6 animal units",
   "summary": "The Meeker County Planning Commission held a public hearing on Allied Dairy LLP‑Alpha Foods' application for a conditional use permit to expand its Class D feedlot. The proposal would increase animal units from 2100 to 2959.6 and add new confinement barns and a 20,321,881‑gallon earthen manure storage basin. After discussion and public comments, the commission approved the permit with a set of conditions, including inspection fees, tree‑planting requirements, and a 24‑month construction deadline.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.meekercountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04142026-1169",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.meekercountymn.gov/AgendaCenter"
  }
 ]
}