Morrison County public meetings in 2023
4 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
County Board of Commissioners
The Morrison County Board of Commissioners approved the interim use permit for Ron and Darlene Gruber’s goat‑milk creamery on their 9.61‑acre parcel in Elmdale Township. The approval was unanimous (5‑0) and included five conditions covering septic system evaluation, USDA licensing, prohibition of on‑site retail sales, a feedlot officer review, and a permit term tied to ownership. Sixteen notices were sent and no public comments were received. The decision follows the Planning Commission’s recommendation.
- Approved Interim Use Permit for Gruber creamery (5‑0)
- Condition 1: Require licensed septic system designer to evaluate wastewater
- Condition 2: Require proof of USDA or Minnesota Department of Agriculture licensure
- Condition 3: Prohibit on‑site retail sales of creamery products
- Condition 4: Require Morrison County Feedlot Officer review and corrective actions
- Condition 5: Permit valid until Ron Gruber, Darlene Gruber, or Alex Peltz no longer own the property
Board of Adjustment
The Board of Adjustment approved a variance request for the Kristin Andres Revoc Trust to build a detached garage within the north property line setback. The board also approved the minutes from the August 22, 2023 meeting.
- Approved variance for detached garage at 2297 Birchcrest Dr (All in favor)
- Approved August 22, 2023 minutes (All in favor)
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission recommended approval for two land-use permits to be reviewed by the Board of Commissioners. These include an interim use permit for a rural creamery and a conditional use permit for a Tier II dairy feedlot expansion.
- Recommended approval of interim use permit for Ron & Darlene Gruber creamery (all in favor)
- Recommended approval of conditional use permit for Allen & Diane Herzog Tier II dairy feedlot expansion (all in favor)
- Approved August 22, 2023 minutes with corrections (all in favor)
County Board of Commissioners
The County entered into a purchase of service agreement with Greater Minnesota Family Services for mental health services. The contract covers Community Based Services (CIBS) and In-Home Services (SFT) for the period from January 1, 2022, to December 31, 2023.
- Approved service agreement with Greater Minnesota Family Services for mental health services
- Set total payment for services not to exceed $60,000.00