Morrison County public meetings in 2025

County Board of Commissioners

The Morrison County Board of Commissioners met on Dec 31, 2025 to consider a consent agenda and several regular agenda items. Commissioners approved the 2026 final levy of $25,085,665 and the 2026 final budget of $66,235,804. They also approved the 2026 professional services contract with Wind River Surveying Inc., an agreement with the City of Pierz to replace the CR 252 bridge over the Skunk River, and multiple 2026‑2028 union labor contracts. Additional items included approvals of various licenses, fee schedules, and resolutions for community events.

• Approve 2026 Final Levy of $25,085,665
• Approve 2026 Final Budget of $66,235,804
• Approve 2026 County Surveyor contract with Wind River Surveying Inc.
• Enter agreement with City of Pierz to replace CR 252 Bridge over Skunk River
• Approve 2026‑2028 union contracts for LELS and AFSCME employees

The Morrison County Board of Commissioners approved the Morrison County Debt Management Policy for the Health and Human Services department. The policy, authored by Derek Poser and Nathan Bertram, will guide debt collection and removal starting January 1, 2026, in accordance with Minnesota Statute 16D.01. The adoption was recorded on the board meeting dated December 2025.

• Adopted Morrison County Debt Management Policy for Health and Human Services

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will consider an after‑the‑fact variance for a property at 35518 Hoffman Beach Dr to expand a non‑conforming structure. It will also review a variance for 31522 Lakeview Dr to add onto a non‑conforming structure. The meeting includes approval of the December 9, 2025 minutes and adjournment.

• After‑the‑Fact variance for 35518 Hoffman Beach Dr (Bradley & Joycelyn Lindgren) – expand non‑conforming structure within setback to lake, side property line and road right‑of‑way
• Variance for 31522 Lakeview Dr (Delford & Carol Moerke / Steve Moerke) – add onto non‑conforming structure
• Approval of December 9, 2025 Board of Adjustment minutes
• Adjournment

County Board of Commissioners

The Morrison County Board of Commissioners will consider a consent agenda that includes approval of the December 2, 2025 board minutes, settlement warrants, and appointments to the Rich Prairie Sewer and Water Board. The board will also vote on several substantive items, such as a 2026 professional services contract with Wind River Services Surveying, Inc., a Wolf and Beaver Work Initiation Document, and a Health and Human Services 2026 Contract Grid. Additional resolutions address transportation projects and other county programs.

• Approve County Board minutes from Dec. 2, 2025
• Approve settlement warrants totaling $2,578,500.65 for school districts and $4,408,751.13 for November payments
• Approve 2026 professional services contract with Wind River Services Surveying, Inc.
• Approve Wolf and Beaver Work Initiation Document for wildlife damage management
• Approve Health and Human Services 2026 Contract Grid covering 29 annual contracts

Board of Adjustment

The Morrison County Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on three variance requests: a variance to add onto a non‑conforming structure at 3438 Oak Lane, a Tier I feedlot variance for less than 20 acres at 9312 180th St, and a retaining‑wall variance at 19169 Haven Rd. The board will also consider approval of the November 25, 2025 meeting minutes before adjourning.

• Variance to add onto a non‑conforming structure at 3438 Oak Lane, Motley, MN
• After‑the‑Fact Tier I feedlot variance (under 20 acres) at 9312 180th St, Little Falls, MN
• Variance to construct retaining walls visible from a water body at 19169 Haven Rd, Little Falls, MN

The Board of Adjustment approved variance applications for a cabin addition at 3438 Oak Lane, a Tier I feedlot at 9312 180 St, and retaining walls at 19169 Haven Rd. Each motion passed with four members in favor and one opposing. The Board also adopted the corrected minutes from November 25, 2025 and adjourned the meeting.

• Approved Matthew Johnson variance for 3438 Oak Lane (4‑1 vote, Marvin Trettel opposed)
• Approved Bruce & Shiela Barton variance for Tier I feedlot at 9312 180 St (4‑1 vote, John Kunelius opposed)
• Approved Morrison County variance for retaining walls at 19169 Haven Rd (4‑1 vote, John Kunelius opposed)
• Unanimously declined to review After‑the‑Fact variance questions
• Approved corrected minutes from November 25, 2025 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

County Board of Commissioners

The Morrison County Board of Commissioners will meet to approve a consent agenda including minutes, warrants, and financial reports, along with reports on wolf and beaver work, health services, and public works.

• Approve 2026-2027 Feedlot Program Work Plan
• Approve Aerial Photo Contract with Eagleview
• Approve Vacation Home Rental Licenses: Phil McCoy Edgewood Road, and Phil McCoy 4th Street
• Approve Repurchase Applications for Justin Fussy, Angel Malenke, and Detail Estates Owners Assoc.
• Approve CHIPS Contract

The county board was presented with the cash balances for each fund as of October 31, 2025. An application to repurchase a tax‑forfeited parcel in Township of Morrill was submitted by Justin R. Fussy. No motions, approvals, or votes were recorded, so no decisions were made.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on proposed Land Use Control Ordinance amendments. The Board of Adjustment will hear three after‑the‑fact variance applications for retaining walls, a patio, and a home construction with associated setbacks. Both bodies will approve the minutes from the October 28, 2025 meeting before adjourning.

• Public hearing on proposed Land Use Control Ordinance amendments (Planning Commission)
• Variance request by Kristin Andres Revoc. Trust for retaining wall at 2297 Birchcrest Dr
• Variance request by Willow View Investments LLC/Nathan Hoffman for patio and retaining wall at 34782 18th Ave
• Variance request by Darren & Sheri Holst for home, garage, and septic system at 34524 Aztec Rd
• Approval of October 28, 2025 meeting minutes

The Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of the proposed Land Use Ordinance amendments, which will be presented to the Morrison County Board of Commissioners on December 2, 2025. The commission also approved the minutes from the October 28, 2025 meeting. Finally, the meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Recommend approval of land use ordinance amendments – approved (all in favor)
• Approve October 28, 2025 minutes – approved (all in favor)
• Adjourn meeting – approved (all in favor)

Board of Adjustment

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on proposed amendments to the Land Use Control Ordinance. The Board of Adjustment will consider three after‑the‑fact variance applications for properties in Motley. Each application seeks relief from specific setback, performance, or erosion requirements. The meeting will conclude with approval of the October 28, 2025 minutes and adjournment.

• Proposed Land Use Control Ordinance Amendments (Planning Commission)
• Kristin Andres Revoc. Trust – 2297 Birchcrest Dr, Motley: after‑the‑fact variance to continue a retaining wall within view from the lake
• Willow View Investments LLC / Nathan Hoffman – 34782 18th Ave, Motley: after‑the‑fact variance to continue a patio and retaining walls not meeting performance standards
• Darren & Sheri Holst – 34524 Aztec Rd, Motley: variance to construct a home, attached garage, and septic system within setback requirements

The Board of Adjustment denied the variance request for Kristin Andres (4‑1). It approved the variance for Willow View Investments LLC with conditions (4‑1). It denied the variance request for Darren & Sheri Holst (4‑0). All votes were recorded on the official voting sheets.

• Denied variance for Kristin Andres – vote 4‑1
• Approved variance for Willow View Investments LLC with conditions – vote 4‑1
• Denied variance for Darren & Sheri Holst – vote 4‑0
• Approved minutes from October 28, 2025 – unanimous
• Adjourned meeting – unanimous

County Board of Commissioners

The Morrison County Board of Commissioners will meet to approve the agenda, recognize employees, and consider consent agenda items including the approval of warrants and the setting of 2026 salaries for the County Attorney, Recorder, and Sheriff.

• Approve County Board Minutes 11.4.25
• Approve Warrants
• Approve Elected Officials 2026 salaries
• Approve Sheriff’s October Monthly Report
• Employee Recognition: Years of Service Awards

The commissioners accepted the 2024 meeting minutes and the year‑to‑date financial statement. They approved obtaining bids to replace the boat‑landing sign. They voted to maintain the homeowner assessment at $150 for the 2026 budget cycle. The board also elected the current slate of officers for the next two‑year term.

• Accepted 2024 minutes (motion passed)
• Accepted YTD financial statement (motion passed)
• Approved getting bids for an updated boat‑landing sign (motion passed)
• Approved keeping the 2026 homeowner assessment at $150 (motion passed)
• Elected the present slate of officers for the next two‑year term (motion passed)
• Noted that a state grant will not be applied for this year, with an application planned for next year

County Board of Commissioners

The Morrison County Board approved Conditional Use Permits for two Tier II poultry feedlots: one for Charles and Nathan Gruber in Section 36 of Agram Township, and another for Jordan and Anna Schutz in Section 31 of Hillman Township. The board also adopted the Lake Shamineau LID 2026 Performance Plan with a per‑parcel levy of $457.05. Additionally, final‑payment certificates were authorized for Knife River Corporation contracts covering bituminous surfacing on several county roads and county state‑aid highways.

• Approve Conditional Use Permit for Gruber Tier II poultry feedlot, Section 36 Agram Township
• Approve Conditional Use Permit for Schutz Tier II poultry feedlot, Section 31 Hillman Township
• Adopt Lake Shamineau LID 2026 Performance Plan with $457.05 per‑parcel levy
• Authorize final‑payment certificate for Contract #319 to Knife River Corp for surfacing CR 202 and CR 203
• Authorize final‑payment certificate for Contract #320 to Knife River Corp for surfacing CSAH 11, CSAH 14, CR 237, CR 238, and CR 245

The board reviewed Morrison County’s 2024 financial statements and Management’s Discussion and Analysis. The report indicated a net position of $179,836,095, a 6.1 % increase over 2023. No motions, approvals, or other actions were recorded.

Planning Commission

The Morrison County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on an application for a Conditional Use Permit to establish a Tier II poultry feedlot in Pike Creek Township. The Board of Adjustment will hold a separate public hearing on a variance request to build a poultry barn within the setback line in Little Falls Township. The commission will also vote to approve the October 14, 2025 meeting minutes and then adjourn.

• Conditional Use Permit application for a Tier II poultry feedlot in part of the N ½ of NW ¼, Section 11, Township 129, Range 30, Pike Creek Township
• Variance application to construct a poultry barn within the setback line in part of the NW ½ of NW ¼, Section 14, Township 41, Range 31, Little Falls Township
• Approval of October 14, 2025 meeting minutes

The commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of a conditional use permit for a Tier II poultry feedlot in Pike Creek Township, with conditions. The recommendation will be presented to the Morrison County Board of Commissioners on November 4, 2025. The commission also approved the meeting minutes and adjourned the session.

• Recommended approval of Tier II poultry feedlot permit (unanimous)
• Approved October 14, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on a variance request to build a poultry barn within the required setback at 19152 205th Ave. The Planning Commission will hear a conditional use permit application for a Tier II poultry feedlot in Pike Creek Township. Both bodies will also consider approval of the October 14, 2025 meeting minutes before adjourning.

• Conditional Use Permit application for a Tier II poultry feedlot in part of the N ½ of NW ¼, Section 11, Township 129, Range 30, Pike Creek Township
• Variance application to construct a poultry barn within the setback at 19152 205th Ave, Little Falls (part of NW ½ of NW ¼, Section 14, Township 41, Range 31, Little Falls Township)
• Approval of Planning Commission minutes from October 14, 2025
• Approval of Board of Adjustment minutes from October 14, 2025
• Adjournment of both meetings

County Board of Commissioners

The Morrison County Board adopted Resolution#2025-069, establishing Tax Increment Financing District 3‑5 within Municipal Development District 3 and approved its financing plan. Commissioners also granted a Conditional Use Permit for Jeffrey & Michelle Waldvogel’s fourth dwelling in Section 17, Green Prairie Township. The Board terminated the IDEMIA fingerprinting services agreement for the County Health Department and approved the health‑insurance rate sheet for plan year 2026. Several warrants and cash reports were approved, including $3,175,156.36 in September 5, 2025 warrants.

• Approve Resolution#2025-069 creating Tax Increment Financing District 3‑5 and adopt the TIF plan (vote 3‑2).
• Grant Conditional Use Permit for Waldvogel property, Section 17, Green Prairie Township.
• Terminate agreement with IDEMIA for fingerprinting services at Morrison County Health.
• Adopt health‑insurance rate sheet for plan year 2026 as recommended by the Insurance Committee.
• Approve September 5, 2025 warrants totaling $3,175,156.36.

The Morrison County Board of Commissioners voted 4‑1 to approve the Conditional Use Permit for a Tier II chicken feedlot on a 79.34‑acre property. Approval was granted subject to four conditions: a wetland barrier, permanent vegetation around the barns, construction of a stacking slab before stocking, and transfer or sale of at least 25% of the manure. The Planning Commission found the project compatible with zoning, water, and comprehensive plans.

• Approved Conditional Use Permit for Tier II chicken feedlot with four conditions (4-1)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider two Conditional Use Permit applications for Tier II poultry feedlots, one by Charles and Nathan Gruber in Agram Township and another by Jordan and Anna Schutz at 31171 113th St in Pierz. The Board of Adjustment will hear an after‑the‑fact variance request for retaining walls at 34426 Aztec Rd in Motley. Both bodies will also approve their September 30 2025 meeting minutes before adjourning.

• Conditional Use Permit for Tier II poultry feedlot – Charles & Nathan Gruber, W ½ of NE ¼ less .66 ac, Section 36, Township 40, Range 31, Agram Township (no street address)
• Conditional Use Permit for Tier II poultry feedlot – Jordan & Anna Schutz, 31171 113th St, Pierz, Section 31, Township 40, Range 29, Hillman Township
• After‑the‑Fact Variance for retaining walls – Agnes Sonenstahl, 34426 Aztec Rd, Motley, Lots 7 & 8, Dower’s Sham Lake Lots, Section 7, Township 132, Range 31, Scandia Valley Township
• Approval of September 30 2025 minutes – Planning Commission
• Approval of September 30 2025 minutes – Board of Adjustment

The commission voted to recommend approval of two conditional use permits for poultry feedlots, one submitted by Charles and Nathan Gruber and another by Jordan and Anna Schutz. The Gruber recommendation passed with a 4‑1 vote, while the Schutz recommendation passed unanimously. Both applications are scheduled for final review by the Morrison County Board of Commissioners on October 21, 2025.

• Recommend approval of Gruber conditional use permit (vote 4‑1)
• Recommend approval of Schutz conditional use permit (unanimous vote)
• Approve September 30, 2025 minutes (unanimous vote)
• Adjourn meeting (unanimous vote)

Board of Adjustment

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two Conditional Use Permit applications to establish Tier II poultry feedlots, one in Agram Township and one in Hillman Township. The Board of Adjustment will consider an after‑the‑fact variance to continue retaining walls at a lake property in Scandia Valley Township. The meeting also includes approval of the September 30, 2025 minutes and routine business items.

• Conditional Use Permit application for a Tier II poultry feedlot on 0.66 ac in the west half of the northeast quarter, Section 36, Township 40, Range 31, Agram Township (Charles & Nathan Gruber, no property address)
• Conditional Use Permit application for a Tier II poultry feedlot on part of the northwest quarter, Section 31, Township 40, Range 29, Hillman Township (Jordan & Anna Schutz, 31171 113th St, Pierz, MN)
• After‑the‑Fact Variance request to continue retaining walls at Lots 7 & 8 of Dower’s Sham Lake Lots, Section 7, Township 132, Range 31, Scandia Valley Township (Agnes Sonenstahl, 34426 Aztec Rd, Motley, MN)
• Approval of September 30, 2025 meeting minutes for both the Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment
• New or old business items and adjournment

The Board approved the after‑the‑fact variance request for 34426 Aztec Rd, adding conditions such as a storm‑water plan and planting by June 1 2026. The motion passed 4‑1, with George Sandy opposing. The Board also approved the September 30, 2025 minutes by unanimous vote and then adjourned the meeting unanimously.

• Approved after‑the‑fact variance for 34426 Aztec Rd with conditions (4‑1)
• Approved September 30, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

County Board of Commissioners

The Morrison County Board will approve warrants, minutes, and public health appointments. The board will also discuss a public hearing for a TIF district and issue proclamations for Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Farm to School, and Cyber Security Awareness Month.

• Approve warrants totaling $478,191.01
• Public hearing for TIF District 3-5 Valley Hardwoods
• Proclaim October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month
• Proclaim October as Farm to School Month
• Proclaim October as National Cyber Security Awareness Month

The Morrison County Board of Commissioners voted 5‑0 to approve the Conditional Use Permit application for PID 12.0187.003 submitted by the Jeffrey and Michelle Waldvogel Revocable Trust. The permit allows a fourth dwelling on the 13.71‑acre agricultural property. No public comments were received on the application.

• Approved Conditional Use Permit for PID 12.0187.003 (5-0 vote)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three applications: two conditional use permits to exceed the allowable dwellings on separate parcels, and a rezoning request to change a parcel from Rural Residential to Agriculture for a wood product business. The Board of Adjustment will hear three variance applications concerning storage structures and a septic system. The commission will also consider approval of the September 16, 2025 minutes before adjourning.

• Conditional Use Permit for Bonnie Becker – 18282 Highway 27 – exceed allowable dwellings
• Conditional Use Permit for Jeffrey & Michelle Waldvogel Rev. Trust – exceed allowable dwellings in Green Prairie Township
• Rezoning request by Jason & Tammie Leibold – Rural Residential to Agriculture for wood product business in Bellevue Township
• Variance for Sheila Motzko – 30995 East Cottonwood Rd – storage structure within lake setback and road right‑of‑way
• Variance for Kenneth & Diane Warzecha – 22088 Nature Rd – storage building over 3000 sq ft within river setback

The commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of the Waldvogel conditional‑use permit request. It also voted 3‑2 to recommend approval of the Leibold rezoning request. Both recommendations will be presented to the County Board on October 7, 2025.

• Recommend approval of Waldvogel conditional‑use permit (unanimous)
• Recommend approval of Leibold rezoning from Rural Residential to Agriculture (3‑2)
• Approve September 16, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourn meeting (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings to consider conditional use permits, a rezoning request, and three variance applications. These items involve dwelling limits, business land use, and building setbacks.

• Conditional Use Permit for dwellings at 18282 Highway 27
• Conditional Use Permit for dwellings in Green Prairie Township
• Rezoning from Rural Residential to Agriculture for a wood product business in Bellevue Township
• Variance for storage structure setbacks at 30995 East Cottonwood Rd
• Variance for a Type III septic system in Elmdale Township

The Morrison County Board of Adjustment approved three variance applications: a storage shed replacement at 30995 East Cottonwood Rd, a Type II septic system on a newly created parcel, and a 3,000‑sq‑ft storage building at 22088 Nature Rd. All three motions passed, with one vote split 4‑1. The board also approved the September 16 minutes and adjourned the meeting.

• Approved variance for 30995 East Cottonwood Rd storage shed (5-0)
• Approved variance for Type II septic parcel (4-1)
• Approved variance for 22088 Nature Rd storage building (5-0)
• Approved September 16, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

County Board of Commissioners

The Morrison County Board of Commissioners is deciding on land use permits and financial plans. The body is also approving various warrants and gambling permits for local organizations.

• Resolution #2025-063 calling for a public hearing on the proposed Tax Increment Financing District No. 3
• Approval of Crookneck LID 2026 Performance Plan and Budget with a per parcel levy of $40
• Interim Use Permit for an automotive repair shop in Section 27 of Little Falls Township
• Interim Use Permit for a manure biofuel plant in Section 19 of Culdrum Township
• Approval of warrants totaling $2,525,341.08 and $2,047,864.86

The board voted 4‑0 to approve the conditional use permit for Donald and Carmen Welinski’s Tier II chicken feedlot on a 99.39‑acre property. The approval includes three conditions: consult the feedlot officer on suitable soils for manure stockpiling, re‑establish vegetation in the cattle pasture by October 31 2026, and maintain a permanent vegetative buffer around the barns. No decision was recorded for the Wensmann feedlot application.

• Approved Welinski Conditional Use Permit with three conditions (4‑0)
• No decision recorded for Wensmann Conditional Use Permit application

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two applications for Conditional Use Permits to establish Tier II poultry feedlots, one at 7481 Dove Rd in Swanville Township and another by Gregory & Renee Wensmann in Elmdale Township. The Board of Adjustment will hear three variance applications: an expansion of a Tier II feedlot at 11883 N Highway 238, a feedlot on 70 acres in Pike Creek Township, and an after‑the‑fact variance for a non‑conforming deck at 26458 Quail Rd. The commission will also approve the September 2, 2025 minutes before adjourning.

• Conditional Use Permit for a Tier II poultry feedlot at 7481 Dove Rd, Swanville Township
• Conditional Use Permit for a Tier II poultry feedlot by Gregory & Renee Wensmann, Elmdale Township
• Variance to expand a Tier II feedlot at 11883 N Highway 238, Swan River Township
• Variance to allow a feedlot on 70 acres in Pike Creek Township
• After‑the‑Fact Variance for a non‑conforming deck at 26458 Quail Rd, Pulaski Township

The commission voted unanimously to recommend approval, with conditions, of the Welinski application for a Tier II poultry feedlot at 7481 Dove Rd. It also voted unanimously to recommend approval, with conditions, of the Wensmann application for a Tier II poultry feedlot in Elmdale Township. Both recommendations will be presented to the Morrison County Board of Commissioners on September 23, 2025.

• Recommend approval of Welinski Tier II poultry feedlot permit (all in favor)
• Recommend approval of Wensmann Tier II poultry feedlot permit (all in favor)
• Approve September 2, 2025 minutes (all in favor)
• Adjourn meeting (all in favor)

Board of Adjustment

The Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings regarding conditional use permits for poultry feedlots. The Board of Adjustment will also review variance requests for feedlot expansions and a residential deck and lake structure.

• Conditional Use Permit for Tier II poultry feedlot at 7481 Dove Rd
• Conditional Use Permit for Tier II poultry feedlot in Elmdale Township
• Variance for Tier II feedlot setback at 11883 N Highway 238
• Variance for a feedlot on 70 acres in Pike Creek Township
• After-the-Fact Variance for a deck and lake structure at 26458 Quail Rd

The Board of Adjustment unanimously approved variance requests for Adam & Hanna Hebig and for Jeffrey Houdek, Sadie & Josh Schuett to expand feedlot operations. It unanimously denied the after‑the‑fact variance request from the Barbara Granquist Trust for a deck and pergola near a lake. The meeting minutes were approved and the session was adjourned.

• Approved variance for Adam & Hanna Hebig feedlot (unanimous)
• Approved variance for Jeffrey Houdek, Sadie & Josh Schuett feedlot (unanimous)
• Denied variance for Barbara Granquist Trust deck/pergola (unanimous)
• Approved September 2, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

County Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider several business and rental licenses, including a tobacco license for Trails Edge Food Mart. The meeting includes a proclamation for Suicide Prevention Awareness Month and a discussion on the Crookneck Lake Improvement District.

• Exempt permit for St. Joseph Catholic Church raffle on Dec. 7, 2025, and Mar. 1, 2026
• Rental licenses for New Cabin on Sullivan, Unique Condo, and Vista Rio
• New establishment license for Barista Coffee Bar
• New tobacco license for Trails Edge Food Mart
• Crookneck Lake Improvement District discussion

The Morrison County Board voted 4‑0 to recommend approval of Jason Pauly’s after‑the‑fact Interim Use Permit for his automotive repair shop, attaching eight conditions. The conditions address waste disposal, vehicle storage, tree planting, wastewater treatment, and operating hours. No decision was recorded on the VanHeel manure biogas plant application.

• Recommended approval of Interim Use Permit for automotive repair shop with eight conditions (4-0)

Planning Commission

The commission voted unanimously to recommend approval, with conditions, of an after‑the‑fact interim use permit for Jason Pauly's automotive repair shop. It also unanimously recommended approval, with conditions, of an interim use permit for David & Karen VanHeel's biogas digester system. A third unanimous recommendation approved an after‑the‑fact conditional use permit for Dale & Cheryl Mashuga to raise their cabin to floodplain standards. The July 22 and August 19 minutes were also approved.

• Recommended approval of Jason Pauly automotive repair shop interim use permit (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of David & Karen VanHeel biogas digester interim use permit (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Dale & Cheryl Mashuga cabin raise conditional use permit (unanimous)
• Approved July 22, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved August 19, 2025 minutes with correction (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment approved a variance request for Stephen and Kathleen Johnson to expand a non‑conforming dwelling at 30887 Fish Trap Lake Dr, with conditions, after a public hearing with no comments. The Board also approved the minutes from the August 19, 2025 meeting. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved variance for 30887 Fish Trap Lake Dr (vote all in favor)
• Approved minutes from August 19, 2025 (vote all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting (vote all in favor)

County Board of Commissioners

The board unanimously approved a Conditional Use Permit for the Thoma family to expand a Tier I beef, chicken and sheep feedlot in Pike Creek Township. It also approved several resolutions, including a gambling exempt permit for Shoot for the Troops, Sourcewell grant applications, and a paid‑family‑medical‑leave plan with MetLife. Final‑payment certificates were authorized for contracts with Marvin Tretter, Inc., Anderson Brothers Construction, and Knife River Corporation. All approvals were recorded as carried on roll‑call votes.

• Approved Conditional Use Permit for Thoma feedlot expansion (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #2025-054 Shoot for the Troops gambling exempt permit
• Approved Resolution #2025-055 Sourcewell Match Grant application
• Approved Resolution #2025-056 Sourcewell Impact Grant application
• Approved paid‑family‑medical‑leave plan with MetLife
• Authorized final payment for Contract #316 to Marvin Tretter, Inc. (all aye)
• Authorized final payment for Contract #317 to Anderson Brothers Construction (all aye)
• Authorized final payment for Contract #318 to Knife River Corporation (all aye)

Planning Commission

The commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of the conditional use permit for a Tier II poultry feedlot at 16542 105" Ave, with conditions including a 50‑foot grass buffer. The recommendation will be presented to the Morrison County Board of Commissioners on August 26, 2025. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Recommended approval of Conditional Use Permit for Tier II poultry feedlot (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting (all in favor)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment approved an after‑the‑fact variance for Thomas & Carol Cross with a condition, and approved a variance for Darren & Sheri Holst to construct a non‑conforming home and garage with conditions. Both motions passed unanimously. The Board also unanimously approved the August 5, 2025 minutes and adjourned the meeting.

• Approved after‑the‑fact variance for Thomas & Carol Cross with condition (unanimous vote)
• Approved variance for Darren & Sheri Holst for non‑conforming home and garage with conditions (unanimous vote)
• Voted not to complete after‑the‑fact criteria for the Cross variance (4‑0)
• Approved minutes from August 5 2025 (unanimous vote)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous vote)

County Board of Commissioners

The Morrison County Board of Commissioners adopted a resolution to close the August 12, 2025 meeting as an executive session, invoking attorney/client privilege and Minnesota Statute 13D.05, Subd. 3(b). No vote tally was recorded. No other substantive actions were decided at this meeting.

• Closed meeting as executive session under attorney/client privilege (resolution adopted)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment unanimously approved Betty Kiser’s variance request with conditions. It also approved Dawn Banken’s variance for a detached garage with one condition, and voted to continue Adam & Hanna Hebig’s feedlot variance to September 16, 2025. The minutes from the July 22, 2025 meeting were approved and the hearing was adjourned.

• Approved Betty Kiser variance with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved Dawn Banken variance for detached garage with one condition (unanimous)
• Continued Adam & Hanna Hebig feedlot variance to Sep 16, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved July 22, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

County Board of Commissioners

The Morrison County Board of Commissioners approved the Interim Use Permit for Kevin and Kari Dembouski's year‑round limited rural business—a farm market and learning center—on their 40‑acre property on Quest Road. The approval was unanimous, with a 5‑0 vote. The permit is granted with five specific conditions covering parking, septic system sizing and testing, licensing, operating hours, and permit duration.

• Approved Interim Use Permit for Dembouski farm market and learning center (5‑0)
• Condition: No customer parking within the road right‑of‑way (approved)
• Condition: Septic system sized for commercial use and tested within one year (approved)
• Condition: All applicable state and county licensing must be maintained (approved)
• Condition: Class hours limited to 7 am–5 pm (approved)
• Condition: Permit valid until Kari or Daisy Dembouski no longer own the property (approved)

Planning Commission

The commission voted to recommend approval of an interim use permit for a limited rural business at 32036 Quest Rd, Pierz, with conditions. The recommendation will be presented to the Morrison County Board of Commissioners on July 29, 2025. The commission also approved the July 8, 2025 minutes and adjourned the meeting.

• Recommend approval of interim use permit (vote all in favor)
• Approve July 8, 2025 minutes (vote all in favor)
• Adjourn meeting (vote all in favor)

Board of Adjustment

The Board declined to require further after‑the‑fact questions and then unanimously approved the variance request for Reiser Cabin LLC, adding one condition. It also unanimously approved two separate feed‑lot variances for the Becker properties. The minutes from July 8, 2025 were approved and the meeting was adjourned.

• Declined need to go through after‑the‑fact questions (all in favor)
• Approved Reiser Cabin LLC variance with one condition (all in favor)
• Approved Becker & Kelly Becker variance for road right‑of‑way setback (all in favor)
• Approved Becker / Jacob Becker variance for right‑of‑way encroachment (all in favor)
• Approved minutes from July 8, 2025 (all in favor)
• Adjourned the meeting (all in favor)

County Board of Commissioners

The Morrison County Board of Commissioners approved a Purchase of Service Agreement with Oasis Central Minnesota. The contract will fund emergency sheltering for youth and families and rent or utility assistance for eligible households. The agreement runs from June 10, 2025 through December 31, 2025 and includes insurance and reporting requirements.

• Approved Purchase of Service Agreement with Oasis Central Minnesota for local homeless prevention services

Planning Commission

The commission voted to recommend approval of the rezoning application for 16702 Iris Rd, changing the parcel from rural residential to agriculture. The recommendation was unanimous, with a motion by Brent Lindgren seconded by Marvin Trettel. The commission also approved the June 10, 2025 minutes and adjourned the meeting, both unanimously.

• Recommend approval of rezoning of 16702 Iris Rd to agriculture (unanimous)
• Approve June 10, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourn meeting (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment denied Brady Prince's variance request to build a home on a bluff. It approved Alex Schmidtbauer's variance request for a Type III septic system on a newly created parcel. The Board also approved the minutes from the June 10, 2025 meeting and then adjourned.

• Denied Brady Prince variance (motion by Clint Kathrein, seconded by George Sandy, vote all in favor)
• Approved Alex Schmidtbauer variance (motion by Marvin Trettel, seconded by Brent Lindgren, vote all in favor)
• Approved June 10, 2025 minutes (motion by Clint Kathrein, seconded by Brent Lindgren, vote all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting (motion by Clint Kathrein, seconded by George Sandy, vote all in favor)

County Board of Commissioners

The Morrison County Board adopted the Procurement Policy effective June 24, 2025. The policy sets standards for procurement, conflicts of interest, competition, and contract management for all county departments. No vote tally was recorded in the minutes.

• Adopted Procurement Policy (effective June 24, 2025)

Planning Commission

The commission voted to recommend approval of the application to plat two lots at 3223 Ridge Rd, with all members in favor. The recommendation will be presented to the Morrison County Board of Commissioners on June 24, 2025. The commission also approved the April 15, 2025 minutes and adjourned the meeting, each by unanimous vote.

• Recommended approval of lot split application for 3223 Ridge Rd (unanimous)
• Forwarded application to County Board of Commissioners for June 24, 2025 decision
• Approved April 15, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment denied the after‑the‑fact variance for TAC Properties LLC and the garage variance for Kelly & Mary Jansen, each by unanimous vote. It approved the variance request for Mark Schmidt by unanimous vote. The board also approved the May 27 minutes and then adjourned the meeting.

• Denied TAC Properties LLC after‑the‑fact variance (unanimous)
• Approved Mark Schmidt variance to expand dwelling (unanimous)
• Denied Kelly & Mary Jansen garage variance (unanimous)
• Approved May 27 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

County Board of Commissioners

The board reviewed a list of on‑sale and off‑sale liquor license applications, including those for 12 Mile Tavern, Anchor North on Lake Alex, and others. The board also presented a draft Title IV‑E Administrative Agreement for parent legal representation in child‑welfare cases. No approvals, denials, or vote totals were recorded for any item.

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment unanimously approved a variance to allow a Type III septic system on a newly created lot in Morrill Township. The Board also unanimously approved the minutes from the May 13, 2025 meeting. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved variance for Type III septic system (unanimous)
• Approved May 13, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

County Board of Commissioners

The May 20, 2025 meeting presented the draft Morrison County Cannabis Registration/Regulation 2.0 ordinance. No vote, adoption, or amendment was recorded, and the board did not approve or reject the proposal.

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment unanimously approved the Gerads' variance request to construct a poultry barn, adding conditions such as a 50‑foot buffer and manure management. The Board also approved the minutes from the April 29, 2025 meeting. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved poultry barn variance with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from April 29, 2025 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

County Board of Commissioners

The board took the Dustan Wuellner rezoning application from the table and then approved a Conditional Use Permit to rezone the parcel from commercial to agriculture, with all commissioners voting aye. The board also reappointed Linda Mueller to the HRA Board, approved a new FPL license for Cary’s on the Course LLC, renewed a 2 am liquor license for Main Gate Bar & Grill, and adopted a resolution supporting Sourcewell funding for mental‑health services. Proclamations designating Public Service Recognition Week, National Correctional Officer’s Week, and Mental Health Awareness Month were also approved.

• Approved Conditional Use Permit rezoning parcel from commercial to agriculture for Dustan Wuellner (unanimous aye vote)
• Took Dustan Wuellner rezoning application from the table (unanimous aye vote)
• Reappointed Linda Mueller to the HRA Board for a 5‑year term
• Approved new FPL license for Cary’s on the Course LLC
• Renewed 2 am liquor license for Main Gate Bar & Grill
• Approved Resolution #2025-040 to support Sourcewell community impact funds for mental health
• Approved consent agenda items including auditor warrants and vendor payments (all aye)
• Adopted proclamations for Public Service Recognition Week, National Correctional Officer’s Week, and Mental Health Awareness Month

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment approved variance applications for a feedlot, a calf barn, a septic system, and an anaerobic manure digester, each with a unanimous vote. A motion to forgo completing after‑the‑fact questions was also approved unanimously. The board then adopted the April 15 minutes and adjourned the meeting.

• Approved variance for Jeffrey Houdek feedlot (all in favor)
• Approved motion to not complete after‑the‑fact questions (all in favor)
• Approved variance for Bauer Dairy Real Estate LLC calf barn (all in favor)
• Approved variance for Tex Richman Properties LLC septic system (all in favor)
• Approved variance for David & Karen VanHeel manure digester (all in favor)
• Approved minutes from April 15, 2025 (all in favor)
• Adjourned the meeting (all in favor)

County Board of Commissioners

The Morrison County Board of Commissioners approved the conditional use permit application submitted by Zachary and Luz Schreifels for a fifth dwelling on lot 6 of the Outback Estates subdivision. The approval was unanimous, with five commissioners voting in favor and none opposed. The board attached one condition that all scrap, vehicles, and debris be removed from the lot by October 31, 2025.

• Approved Conditional Use Permit for Schreifels (5-0) with debris removal condition

Planning Commission

The commission voted to recommend approval of a commercial‑to‑agriculture rezoning, renewable‑energy ordinance amendments, and a conditional use permit for a patio home, each to be reviewed by the County Board on April 22, 2025. The rezoning recommendation passed 4‑1, while the ordinance and permit recommendations passed unanimously. The meeting minutes were also approved unanimously.

• Recommend approval of rezoning commercial to agriculture (4‑1)
• Recommend approval of renewable‑energy ordinance amendments (unanimous)
• Recommend approval of conditional use permit with one condition (unanimous)
• Approve January 21, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment voted unanimously to approve a variance allowing Tanner & Brooke Tetrick to construct a garage within the road right‑of‑way setback. The Board also unanimously approved the minutes from the April 1, 2025 meeting and then adjourned the hearing.

• Approved variance for garage construction at 32593 153" St, Pierz (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from April 1, 2025 (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

County Board of Commissioners

The Morrison County Board of Commissioners approved the agenda as presented. No other substantive actions or votes were recorded in the minutes.

• Approved agenda as presented

County Board of Commissioners

The board convened an emergency meeting on April 1, 2025. The agenda included a call to order, the pledge of allegiance, a presentation by the auditor/treasurer regarding the Bethany Lutheran Church resolution, and adjournment. The minutes contain no recorded approvals, denials, or votes on any matters.

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment voted to approve the variance request for Jacob & Brooke Carrow's property at 19889 Highway 27 to exceed the allowable animal units. The motion passed with three votes in favor and one opposed. The Board also approved the March 18, 2025 minutes and then adjourned the meeting. No other business was taken.

• Approved variance request (3-1)
• Approved March 18, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

County Board of Commissioners

The board received a statement of each county fund’s cash balance as of Feb. 28, 2025. They also reviewed the bid abstract for the 2025 pavement‑marking project (Contract 2501). No approvals, denials, or votes were recorded in these minutes.