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 "city": "Nicollet",
 "state": "Minnesota",
 "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/nicolletcountymn.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",
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   "date": "2026-08-04",
   "body": "Planning & Zoning Commission",
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   "summary": null,
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   "source": "https://www.nicolletcountymn.gov/AgendaCenter"
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  {
   "date": "2026-08-19",
   "body": "Tri-County Solid Waste",
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   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.nicolletcountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08192026-896",
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  {
   "date": "2026-07-20",
   "body": "Board of Adjustment & Appeals",
   "headline": "Board to hear request for bluff development variance",
   "summary": "The Board of Adjustment & Appeals will hold a public hearing to consider a variance request from Riley Wenner to develop a bluff area for a new garage and driveway expansion. The applicant seeks to build a 24' x 30' garage and regrade a driveway in the Sandia Woods Subdivision.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.nicolletcountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07202026-912",
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   "source": "https://www.nicolletcountymn.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-20",
   "body": "Planning & Zoning Commission",
   "headline": "No Planning and Zoning Advisory Commission meeting on July 20, 2026",
   "summary": "The agenda indicates that no meeting is scheduled for July 20, 2026. No items were proposed for decision or discussion.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.nicolletcountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07202026-913",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.nicolletcountymn.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-13",
   "body": "MN River - Mankato Watershed: Policy Committee",
   "headline": "Policy Committee to discuss implementation grant budget",
   "summary": "The Minnesota River – Mankato Policy Advisory Committee will discuss the implementation grant budget and update bylaws. The committee will also review the final financial update for the planning grant that ended June 30.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.nicolletcountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07132026-914",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.nicolletcountymn.gov/AgendaCenter"
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-15",
   "body": "Board of Adjustment & Appeals",
   "headline": "No Board of Adjustment & Appeals meeting held on June 15, 2026",
   "summary": "The Board of Adjustment and Appeals did not convene on June 15, 2026, so no items were discussed or decided. No agenda items or actions were presented.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.nicolletcountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06152026-908",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.nicolletcountymn.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-15",
   "body": "Planning & Zoning Commission",
   "headline": "No Planning & Zoning Commission meeting held on June 15, 2026",
   "summary": "The Planning & Zoning Advisory Commission did not hold a meeting on June 15, 2026, and no agenda items were presented. The agenda consists solely of core values, mission statements, and contact information. No decisions or discussions were scheduled.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.nicolletcountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06152026-909",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.nicolletcountymn.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-08",
   "body": "MN River - Mankato Watershed: Policy Committee",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.nicolletcountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06082026-911",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.nicolletcountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06082026-911",
   "source": "https://www.nicolletcountymn.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-18",
   "body": "Board of Adjustment & Appeals",
   "headline": "Board to review findings of fact for Esser variance request",
   "summary": "The Board of Adjustment & Appeals will meet to approve minutes and findings of fact from the April 20, 2026, meeting. The primary item for approval is the findings of fact regarding a variance for the Esser property.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.nicolletcountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05182026-906",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.nicolletcountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05182026-906",
   "source": "https://www.nicolletcountymn.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-18",
   "body": "Planning & Zoning Commission",
   "headline": "Planning & Zoning Commission meeting cancelled",
   "summary": "The Planning & Zoning Commission meeting scheduled for May 18, 2026, is not taking place.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.nicolletcountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05182026-907",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.nicolletcountymn.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-11",
   "body": "MN River - Mankato Watershed: Policy Committee",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.nicolletcountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05112026-910",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.nicolletcountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05112026-910",
   "source": "https://www.nicolletcountymn.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-22",
   "body": "MN River - Mankato Watershed: Steering Team",
   "headline": "Steering Committee to discuss watershed bylaws and cost share policy",
   "summary": "The Minnesota River - Mankato Steering Committee is meeting to discuss draft bylaws and a cost share policy for implementation grants. The body is also coordinating the signing of a formal agreement by individual boards by May 11th.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.nicolletcountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04222026-905",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.nicolletcountymn.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-20",
   "body": "Planning & Zoning Commission",
   "headline": "No Planning and Zoning Advisory Commission meeting scheduled for April 20, 2026",
   "summary": "The agenda for the April 20, 2026, meeting indicates that no meeting will take place.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.nicolletcountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04202026-902",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.nicolletcountymn.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-20",
   "body": "Board of Adjustment & Appeals",
   "headline": "Board hears variance request to build dwelling without road access",
   "summary": "The Nicollet County Board of Adjustment & Appeals will hold a public hearing on variance PLN26-06, a request by Kyle, Ryan and Shane Esser to construct a dwelling on a lot without public road access in the Conservancy Zoning District. The meeting will also approve the minutes from March 16, 2026 and approve findings of fact for PLN 26‑05 (Reinhart). Remaining agenda items are routine procedural matters.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.nicolletcountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04202026-903",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.nicolletcountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04202026-903",
   "source": "https://www.nicolletcountymn.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-15",
   "body": "Tri-County Solid Waste",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.nicolletcountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04152026-895",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.nicolletcountymn.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-13",
   "body": "MN River - Mankato Watershed: Policy Committee",
   "headline": "Policy Committee to discuss formal agreement and watershed plan updates",
   "summary": "The committee will review comments and potentially approve a formal agreement, including Joint Powers Agreement content and dues. The body will also receive updates on the Minnesota River-Mankato Comprehensive Watershed Management Plan and the planning grant timeline.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.nicolletcountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04132026-904",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.nicolletcountymn.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-16",
   "body": "Board of Adjustment & Appeals",
   "headline": "Public hearing for bluff setback reduction in Courtland Township",
   "summary": "The Board of Adjustment & Appeals will hold a public hearing regarding a request to reduce a bluff setback for a storage shed. The board will also review findings of fact from February 17, 2026, meetings.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.nicolletcountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03162026-898",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.nicolletcountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_03162026-898",
   "source": "https://www.nicolletcountymn.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-16",
   "body": "Planning & Zoning Commission",
   "headline": "Public hearing on proposed zoning ordinance amendments for septic and floodplains",
   "summary": "The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to review proposed amendments to the Nicollet County Zoning Ordinance. The changes focus on the Floodplain and Subsurface Sewage Treatment System (SSTS) sections to comply with FEMA and state standards.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.nicolletcountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03162026-899",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.nicolletcountymn.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-09",
   "body": "MN River - Mankato Watershed: Policy Committee",
   "headline": "Committee to consider $12,000 amendment to HEI contract for MS4Front software",
   "summary": "The Minnesota River‑Mankato Policy Committee will discuss and possibly adopt several items, including resolutions to adopt the Comprehensive Watershed Management Plan, an amendment to the Houston Engineering (HEI) contract that adds $12,000 for MS4Front software, and revisions to a formal agreement that will be sent to each board for approval. The meeting also includes routine approvals of the agenda, minutes, and financials, and sets dates for future meetings.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.nicolletcountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03092026-901",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.nicolletcountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_03092026-901",
   "source": "https://www.nicolletcountymn.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-18",
   "body": "Tri-County Solid Waste",
   "headline": "Board to approve the 2026 draft solid waste budget and gate rate charges.",
   "summary": "The Tri‑County Solid Waste Joint Powers Board will review and vote on its 2025 year‑end budget, the current budget as of January 31 2026, and the draft budget for 2026. It will also set the 2026 gate rate charges and mobile collection dates. Additional items include selecting an official newspaper, reviewing vendor contract quotes for tires, appliances and electronics, and hearing a demolition contractor presentation.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.nicolletcountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_02182026-900",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.nicolletcountymn.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-17",
   "body": "Board of Adjustment & Appeals",
   "headline": "Board of Adjustment & Appeals to hold public hearings on two variance requests",
   "summary": "The Board will elect its 2026 officers and consider two variance requests. These include a request for a replacement shed setback reduction and a request for a home occupation in an accessory structure.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.nicolletcountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_02172026-888",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.nicolletcountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_02172026-888",
   "source": "https://www.nicolletcountymn.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-17",
   "body": "Planning & Zoning Commission",
   "headline": "Public hearing on three‑year mineral extraction renewal and a home‑occupation request",
   "summary": "The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold two public hearings: a three‑year renewal of a mineral extraction operation for Drill Pentagon Materials Inc. on the west half of Section 09‑109‑29 in Courtland Township, and a Conditional Use Permit request for a Level II home occupation by Noah Klaseus on the east half of the southwest quarter of Section 21‑111‑26 in Lake Prairie Township. The commission will also elect a chair and vice chair, approve the December 15, 2025 minutes, and consider the 2026 commission meeting schedule. Staff recommends a $23,250 bond for the mineral extraction renewal and conditions related to an NPDES permit.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.nicolletcountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_02172026-889",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.nicolletcountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_02172026-889",
   "source": "https://www.nicolletcountymn.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-01-27",
   "body": "Board of Adjustment & Appeals",
   "headline": "Board considers variance to drop 30‑ft bluff setback for storage container",
   "summary": "The Nicollet County Board of Adjustment & Appeals will hold a public hearing on after‑the‑fact variance request PLN25‑19. The applicants, Joseph & Christina Meyer, seek to reduce the required 30‑ft bluff setback to 0 ft so a 40 ft storage container can remain on their parcel in the Conservancy Zoning District. The board will also approve the minutes from the December 15, 2025 meeting and adopt the 2026 meeting schedule.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.nicolletcountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01272026-885",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.nicolletcountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01272026-885",
   "source": "https://www.nicolletcountymn.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-01-27",
   "body": "Planning & Zoning Commission",
   "headline": "No Planning & Zoning Commission meeting scheduled for Jan 27, 2026.",
   "summary": "The agenda for the Nicollet County Planning and Zoning Advisory Commission on January 27, 2026 indicates that no meeting was held. Consequently, no items were discussed or decided.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.nicolletcountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01272026-886",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.nicolletcountymn.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-01-12",
   "body": "MN River - Mankato Watershed: Policy Committee",
   "headline": "Policy committee to adopt watershed management plan and approve software contract",
   "summary": "The Minnesota River-Mankato Policy Committee will discuss adopting a comprehensive watershed management plan and approve an amendment to a contract with Houston Engineering, Inc. for $12,000 to implement MS4Front software for tracking.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.nicolletcountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01122026-887",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.nicolletcountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01122026-887",
   "source": "https://www.nicolletcountymn.gov/AgendaCenter"
  }
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