{ "city": "Morrison County", "state": "Minnesota", "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/morrisoncountymn.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 Commission", "headline": "Planning Commission reviews conditional use permit to exceed dwelling density", "summary": "The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two items: a conditional use permit application from Christopher Hoheisel to exceed the allowable dwelling density at 23313 Highway 27 in Agram Township, and a discussion on renewable energy. The commission will also consider approval of the July 21, 2026 meeting minutes and conduct new or old business before adjourning. The Board of Adjustment has no public hearings scheduled.", "agenda_url": "https://www.morrisoncountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08042026-466", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.morrisoncountymn.gov/AgendaCenter" } ], "recent": [ { "date": "2026-07-21", "body": "Planning Commission", "headline": "Planning Commission to consider hog feedlot, wind towers", "summary": "The Morrison County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three land-use applications. Two applicants seek interim use permits for temporary meteorological towers in Hillman and Morrill Townships. A third applicant requests a conditional use permit for a Tier III hog feedlot in Buckman Township. The Board of Adjustment has no items on its agenda for this meeting.", "agenda_url": "https://www.morrisoncountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07212026-464", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.morrisoncountymn.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-14", "body": "County Board of Commissioners", "headline": "Board approves $308,032.75 contract for Soo Line Trail aggregate surfacing", "summary": "The Morrison County Board of Commissioners approved its consent agenda, recognized a retiring employee, and considered several permits and licenses. It awarded a $308,032.75 contract to Kowalczyk Gravel, Inc. for aggregate surfacing on the Soo Line Recreational Trail. The board also designated all vendor payments as auditor warrants and approved new food‑pool and lodging licenses for multiple businesses.", "agenda_url": "https://www.morrisoncountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07142026-465", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.morrisoncountymn.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-07", "body": "Planning Commission", "headline": "Planning Commission to consider feedlot expansion and mini-storage CUP", "summary": "The Morrison County Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on July 7, 2026. The Planning Commission will consider an after-the-fact conditional use permit for a Tier IV dairy feedlot expansion and a conditional use permit for a mini-storage facility. The Board of Adjustment will hear five variance applications, including requests for setbacks, septic separation, and additional dwellings.", "agenda_url": "https://www.morrisoncountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07072026-461", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.morrisoncountymn.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-07", "body": "Board of Adjustment", "headline": "Planning Commission to hear after-the-fact feedlot expansion, mini-storage permit", "summary": "The Morrison County Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on July 7, 2026. The Planning Commission will consider an after-the-fact conditional use permit for a Tier IV dairy feedlot expansion and a permit for a new mini-storage facility. The Board of Adjustment will hear five variance applications, including requests to separate parcels with septic issues and to allow encroachments. The meetings are at the Government Center in Little Falls.", "agenda_url": "https://www.morrisoncountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07072026-462", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.morrisoncountymn.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-23", "body": "Planning Commission", "headline": "Planning Commission to consider interim use permit amendment; Board hears three variances", "summary": "The Morrison County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on an application by Long Prairie Project Associates LLC to amend an existing interim use permit by removing two conditions. The Board of Adjustment will hold hearings on three variance applications: one to add onto a non-conforming structure in Agram Township, one to develop a lot without a Type I septic in Two Rivers Township, and one to add onto a non-conforming structure in Morrill Township. Both bodies will also consider approval of previous meeting minutes.", "agenda_url": "https://www.morrisoncountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06232026-458", "minutes_url": "https://www.morrisoncountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06232026-458", "source": "https://www.morrisoncountymn.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-23", "body": "County Board of Commissioners", "headline": "Board to set public hearing date, consider closed sessions", "summary": "The Morrison County Board of Commissioners will consider approving a consent agenda including warrants, several license renewals, and a request to set a public hearing date. They will also receive reports from the Sheriff, Land Services, Auditor/Treasurer, and Public Works, and hold closed sessions for IT and administration matters.", "agenda_url": "https://www.morrisoncountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06232026-463", "minutes_url": "https://www.morrisoncountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06232026-463", "source": "https://www.morrisoncountymn.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-23", "body": "Board of Adjustment", "headline": "Board of Adjustment hears three variance requests, including septic issue", "summary": "The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on an application by Long Prairie Project Associates LLC to amend an existing interim use permit by removing two conditions for a property in Parker Township. The Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on three variance applications: one to add onto a non-conforming structure in Agram Township, one to develop a newly created lot that cannot support a Type I septic system in Two Rivers Township, and another to add onto a non-conforming structure in Morrill Township.", "agenda_url": "https://www.morrisoncountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06232026-459", "minutes_url": "https://www.morrisoncountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06232026-459", "source": "https://www.morrisoncountymn.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-16", "body": "County Board of Commissioners", "headline": "Board to approve permit for outdoor fireworks display on June 19, 2026", "summary": "The Morrison County Board will consider a request to approve a fireworks application submitted by Brayden Johnson for a display scheduled for June 19, 2026. The display would be performed by Premier Pyrotechnics, Inc., and Sheriff Larsen has indicated conditional approval. The county notes the cost is budgeted for the current year and is grant funded. No other substantive items are on the agenda.", "agenda_url": "https://www.morrisoncountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06162026-460", "minutes_url": "https://www.morrisoncountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06162026-460", "source": "https://www.morrisoncountymn.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-09", "body": "Planning Commission", "headline": "Planning Commission to hear Northland Reliability Project permit request", "summary": "The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider an Interim Use Permit for a laydown and storage yard for the Northland Reliability Project. The Board of Adjustment will also hear a variance request to add onto a non-conforming structure at Helen Park.", "agenda_url": "https://www.morrisoncountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06092026-456", "minutes_url": "https://www.morrisoncountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06092026-456", "source": "https://www.morrisoncountymn.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-09", "body": "Board of Adjustment", "headline": "Interim use permit for Northland Reliability Project laydown yard; variance for non-conforming structure", "summary": "The Morrison County Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on two items: an interim use permit for a short-term laydown and storage yard as part of the Northland Reliability Project, and a variance to add onto a non-conforming structure. Both hearings are scheduled for June 9, 2026 at 6:00 PM.", "agenda_url": "https://www.morrisoncountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06092026-454", "minutes_url": "https://www.morrisoncountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06092026-454", "source": "https://www.morrisoncountymn.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-02", "body": "County Board of Commissioners", "headline": "Board to approve 2026 liquor license renewals and Public Works roof expansion", "summary": "The Morrison County Board will consider a consent agenda that includes approving 2026 liquor license renewals for over 20 establishments, expanding the Little Falls Public Works roof replacement to include the shop roof, and approving new and renewal food pool lodging licenses. The board will also recognize an employee award and issue a proclamation for Vulnerable Adult Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month.", "agenda_url": "https://www.morrisoncountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06022026-457", "minutes_url": "https://www.morrisoncountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06022026-457", "source": "https://www.morrisoncountymn.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-26", "body": "Planning Commission", "headline": "After‑the‑Fact permits for a garage conversion and lake‑front deck", "summary": "The Morrison County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on an after‑the‑fact conditional use permit for a garage converted to a dining area at 7832 Copper Rd. The Board of Adjustment will hear an after‑the‑fact variance request for a 1½‑story dwelling and a deck at 2674 Lake Shore Dr. Both bodies will also consider approval of their May 12, 2026 meeting minutes before adjourning.", "agenda_url": "https://www.morrisoncountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05262026-455", "minutes_url": "https://www.morrisoncountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05262026-455", "source": "https://www.morrisoncountymn.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-26", "body": "Board of Adjustment", "headline": "Two after-the-fact land use hearings: garage dining and shore zone variance", "summary": "The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on an after-the-fact conditional use permit for Jeff & Melissa Garlie to continue using a garage as a dining area at 7832 Copper Rd, Cushing. The Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on an after-the-fact variance for Todd & Nicole Robinson to continue a 1½-story dwelling and place a deck within the shore impact zone at 2674 Lake Shore Dr, Motley. Both bodies will also consider new/old business and approve minutes from May 12, 2026.", "agenda_url": "https://www.morrisoncountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05262026-453", "minutes_url": "https://www.morrisoncountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05262026-453", "source": "https://www.morrisoncountymn.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-19", "body": "County Board of Commissioners", "headline": "County board to approve joint powers agreement with BCA and other consent items", "summary": "The Morrison County Board will meet on May 19, 2026, to approve a consent agenda with routine items including warrants, licenses, and agreements. Notable consent items include a joint powers agreement with the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, a cooperative agreement with the Eastern Morrison County 4-Wheeler Club, a change order for the Little Falls Airport hangar project, and reappointment to the Housing and Redevelopment Authority board. The board will also issue four proclamations and receive reports from Health and Human Services, Land Services, and Extension. The agenda is largely procedural with no major policy decisions.", "agenda_url": "https://www.morrisoncountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05192026-452", "minutes_url": "https://www.morrisoncountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05192026-452", "source": "https://www.morrisoncountymn.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-12", "body": "Board of Adjustment", "headline": "Board considers land use permits and a dwelling variance", "summary": "The Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings regarding two property applications. The body will decide on a conditional use permit for a townhall and a variance for a non-conforming dwelling.", "agenda_url": "https://www.morrisoncountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05122026-449", "minutes_url": "https://www.morrisoncountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05122026-449", "source": "https://www.morrisoncountymn.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-12", "body": "Planning Commission", "headline": "Planning Commission to consider conditional use permit for Parker Township townhall", "summary": "The Morrison County Planning Commission & Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on two applications: a Conditional Use Permit to continue a townhall in Parker Township and a Variance to construct a non-conforming dwelling in Green Prairie Township. The board will also vote on approval of the April 28, 2026, minutes.", "agenda_url": "https://www.morrisoncountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05122026-450", "minutes_url": "https://www.morrisoncountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05122026-450", "source": "https://www.morrisoncountymn.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-05", "body": "County Board of Commissioners", "headline": "Morrison County Board to consider bridge grant and liquor license renewals", "summary": "The County Board of Commissioners will meet to review a consent agenda including bridge replacement funding and various business licenses. The board will also receive reports from Land Services, Health and Human Services, and the County Administrator.", "agenda_url": "https://www.morrisoncountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05052026-451", "minutes_url": "https://www.morrisoncountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05052026-451", "source": "https://www.morrisoncountymn.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-04-28", "body": "Planning Commission", "headline": "Planning Commission to hear cannabis and treatment program permit requests", "summary": "The Morrison County Planning Commission will hold public hearings to consider interim use permits for a cannabis microbusiness and a residential treatment program expansion. The body will also hold a second hearing on a moratorium regarding solar and wind energy systems.", "agenda_url": "https://www.morrisoncountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04282026-446", "minutes_url": "https://www.morrisoncountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04282026-446", "source": "https://www.morrisoncountymn.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-04-21", "body": "County Board of Commissioners", "headline": "Board to hear sheriff's annual report, approve warrants and grants", "summary": "The Morrison County Board of Commissioners will meet April 21 to approve the consent agenda, including minutes, warrants, resolutions for raffles, license renewals, and aquatic invasive species grants. They will issue proclamations for Month of the Military Child, Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and National Crime Victims' Rights Week. Reports from the Sheriff, Auditor/Treasurer, Land Services, Health and Human Services, Public Works, and Administrator will be presented.", "agenda_url": "https://www.morrisoncountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04212026-448", "minutes_url": "https://www.morrisoncountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04212026-448", "source": "https://www.morrisoncountymn.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-04-14", "body": "County Board of Commissioners", "headline": "Board to approve Minnesota Fishing Museum pull‑tabs event at Rice Creek", "summary": "The Morrison County Board will consider a resolution amendment to change a planned raffle to pull tabs for an event on April 17, 2026. The board will also vote on approving the Minnesota Fishing Museum's application to conduct off‑site gambling (pull tabs) at Rice Creek Hunting and Rec, 16543 Game Farm Rd, Little Falls. The resolution has no identified cost or budget impact.", "agenda_url": "https://www.morrisoncountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04142026-447", "minutes_url": "https://www.morrisoncountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04142026-447", "source": "https://www.morrisoncountymn.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-04-14", "body": "Planning Commission", "headline": "Planning Commission reviews permits for spray foam business and telecom tower", "summary": "The Morrison County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two permit applications. One applicant seeks an Interim Use Permit to operate a spray‑foam limited rural business at 26160 63 rd St, Royalton. The other applicant seeks a Conditional Use Permit to construct a telecommunications tower in Pierz Township. The commission will also consider approval of the March 31, 2026 minutes.", "agenda_url": "https://www.morrisoncountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04142026-444", "minutes_url": "https://www.morrisoncountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04142026-444", "source": "https://www.morrisoncountymn.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-04-14", "body": "Board of Adjustment", "headline": "Board reviews permits for a spray‑foam business and a telecom tower, plus three variances.", "summary": "The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on an interim use permit for a spray‑foam limited rural business in Buckman Township and a conditional use permit to construct a telecommunication tower in Pierz Township. The Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on three variance applications to add onto non‑conforming decks or structures at properties in Scandia Valley and Parker Townships. Both bodies will consider approval of the March 31, 2026 meeting minutes and address any new or old business items.", "agenda_url": "https://www.morrisoncountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04142026-443", "minutes_url": "https://www.morrisoncountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04142026-443", "source": "https://www.morrisoncountymn.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-04-07", "body": "County Board of Commissioners", "headline": "Board approves $934,024.98 contract for Belle Prairie Park River Access project", "summary": "The Morrison County Board will vote on a contract to award Hy‑Tec Construction of Brainerd, Inc. $934,024.98 for improvements to the Belle Prairie Park River Access Project. The board will also adopt resolutions authorizing raffles for local groups and allocating $45,000 to a Pictrometry Services contract. Additional items include approval of the March 24 Board minutes, warrants, and conditional use permits for flood‑plain elevation projects in Scandia Valley Township. Proclamations for national observances and a resolution supporting the 2026 Sourcewell Community Benefit Funds grant are also on the agenda.", "agenda_url": "https://www.morrisoncountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04072026-445", "minutes_url": "https://www.morrisoncountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04072026-445", "source": "https://www.morrisoncountymn.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-03-31", "body": "Board of Adjustment", "headline": "County proposes moratorium on community solar farms and wind energy systems", "summary": "The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a conditional use permit for a Tier II dairy feedlot at 11883 N Highway 238 and on an interim ordinance that would impose a moratorium on community solar farms, solar farms, and wind energy conversion systems. The Board of Adjustment will hear three variance requests: an after‑the‑fact setback variance for a garage at 2137 Pine View Blvd, a variance to add onto a non‑conforming structure at 34390 Circle Dr, and an after‑the‑fact retaining‑wall variance at 2297 Birchcrest Dr. Both bodies will also consider approval of the March 17, 2026 minutes and adjourn.", "agenda_url": "https://www.morrisoncountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03312026-440", "minutes_url": "https://www.morrisoncountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_03312026-440", "source": "https://www.morrisoncountymn.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-03-31", "body": "Planning Commission", "headline": "Commission to consider solar and wind energy moratorium", "summary": "The Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on land use permits and variances. The commission is reviewing an interim ordinance to pause community solar and wind energy projects.", "agenda_url": "https://www.morrisoncountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03312026-441", "minutes_url": "https://www.morrisoncountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_03312026-441", "source": "https://www.morrisoncountymn.gov/AgendaCenter" } ] }