Wright County, MN

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Wright County Board

County Board Meeting

Wright County Board

Wright County Board

Wright County Board

County Board Meeting

County Board Meeting

County Board Committee of the Whole

The Wright County Board of Commissioners Committee of the Whole will meet to discuss salary items for the upcoming year. The agenda focuses on compensation for two specific county offices.

• County Attorney 2027 Salary
• County Sheriff 2027 Salary

County Board Meeting

County Board Workshop

County Board Meeting

County Board Meeting

County Board Meeting

Wright County Board

Wright County Board

Wright County Board

County Board Meeting

Wright County Board

County Board Committee of the Whole

County Board Meeting

County Board Workshop

County Board Meeting

County Board Meeting

Wright County Board

Wright County Board

Wright County Board

Wright County Board

Wright County Board

Wright County Board

Wright County Board

Wright County Board

Wright County Board

Wright County Board

Wright County Board

Wright County Board

Wright County Board

Wright County Board

Wright County Board

Wright County Board

Wright County Board

Wright County Board

Wright County Board

Wright County Board

Wright County Board

Wright County Board

Wright County Board

Wright County Board

Wright County Board

Wright County Board

Wright County Board

Wright County Board

Wright County Board

County Board Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will review several road improvement grant applications and three rezoning requests. The meeting includes decisions on 2027 benefit contributions and the awarding of a trail project contract.

• Allocation of $400,000 in ARP Act funds for neighborhood health and safety features
• Contract award to Johnson Companies, LLC for Crow River Regional Trail Segment B
• Rezoning requests for properties in Stockholm Township and Rockford Township
• Ordinance 26-4 amending rules for rear yard setbacks, feedlots, subdivisions, and septic certification
• Grant applications for CSAH 18, Rhoades Avenue SW, 91st Street NW/Bishop Avenue NW, and Farmington Avenue

County Board Workshop

The Board of Commissioners will meet for a workshop to review several administrative and project updates. Discussions include a contract for assessments and the status of the Crow River Regional Trail project.

• Assessment contract review
• Crow River Regional Trail (CRRT) project status
• Minnesota Counties Intergovernmental Trust (MCIT) dividend payment allocation
• Bond redemption

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County Board Meeting

Wright County Board

Wright County Board

County Board Meeting

Wright County Board

County Board Meeting

Wright County Board

County Board Committee of the Whole

County Board Meeting

The Wright County Board of Commissioners meets Tuesday, September 29, 2026, to work through a consent agenda and several timed items. Key decisions include adopting Ordinance 26-3 amending performance standards for retreat centers, certifying payable 2027 ditch assessments, and approving a highway right of way plat. The board will also hear a presentation on county population and demographic trends and consider routine personnel and licensing matters.

• Adopt Ordinance 26-3 amending Chapter 155.104 performance standards for retreat centers
• Adopt Resolution 26-60 certifying payable 2027 ditch assessments for JD #14, JD #15, CD #38, and CD #19
• Rezone a portion of PID 206-000-123202 in Corinna Township per Planning Commission recommendation
• Issue $200 administrative penalties to three county liquor licensees that failed compliance checks on 7/1/2026: Whispering Pines Golf Course, Olson's Truck Stop, and Trails End Pub
• Approve Wright County Highway Right of Way Plat No. 78 and authorize signatures

The Board adopted Ordinance 26-3 regarding retreat center performance standards and Resolution 26-60 for 2027 ditch assessments. Officials also voted to suspend enforcement on existing cottage food stands pending an ordinance review. The October 6, 2026, regular board meeting was cancelled.

• Adopted Ordinance 26-3 amending performance standards for retreat centers (3-0)
• Adopted Resolution 26-60 certifying 2027 ditch assessments for JD #14, JD #15, CD #38, and CD #19 (3-0)
• Suspended enforcement actions on existing cottage food stands pending ordinance review (3-0)
• Cancelled the October 6, 2026, regular board meeting (3-0)
• Approved Right of Way Plat No. 78 for CSAH 37 (3-0)
• Authorized appointment and oath for Assistant County Attorney Briana J. Williams (3-0)
• Adopted Resolution 26-61 for Buffalo Youth Hockey Association gambling application (3-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including rezoning in Corinna Township and $200 liquor license penalties (3-0)

County Board Meeting

The Wright County Board of Commissioners will consider adopting Resolution 26-59, which directs the Zoning Administrator to issue an opinion. This is the only substantive item on the agenda; the rest is procedural.

• Adopt Resolution 26-59 directing Zoning Administrator to issue opinion

The Wright County Board of Commissioners voted 3-2 to reject Resolution 26-59, which would have directed the Zoning Administrator to issue an opinion. The resolution failed after discussion about liability, ordinance language, and a property inspection that could not be completed because the owner was unavailable until September 21, 2026. The board then voted unanimously (5-0) to send county ordinance language related to satellite ground stations to the Revisor's Committee for review. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Resolution 26-59 directing Zoning Administrator to issue opinion failed 3-2 (Ayes: Holland, Schoen; Nays: Diedrick, Moynagh, Vetsch)
• Motion to send county ordinance language on satellite ground stations to Revisor's Committee passed 5-0

County Board Committee of the Whole

Committee of the Whole

County Board Meeting

The Wright County Board will consider the 2027 preliminary budget and levy, including a presentation by the county administrator and a resolution to approve it. The board will also act on several consent agenda items, including rezoning, a development agreement, and ARP fund allocations, plus a contract award for a trail project.

• Approve 2027 preliminary budget and levy (Resolution 26-58)
• Award Contract No. 26-11 to Johnson Companies, LLC for Crow River Regional Trail Segment 'B'
• Approve development agreement between Buffalo Housing and RDA and Wright County
• Rezone part of PID 213-100-202100 in Monticello Township
• Approve $189,425 ARP fund reimbursement for Strong Healthy Communities

The Wright County Board of Commissioners adopted Resolution 26-58 approving the 2027 preliminary budget and levy on a 5-0 roll call vote, and scheduled a Truth In Taxation public hearing for 6:00 p.m. Thursday, December 3, 2026. The board also tabled a contract award for the Crow River Regional Trail Segment "B" project to its October 13 workshop, and adopted Resolution 26-59 directing the Planning & Zoning Administrator to conduct a site visit regarding a project. Most other items passed unanimously on the consent agenda.

• Adopted Resolution 26-58 approving the 2027 preliminary budget and levy (5-0 roll call)
• Scheduled Truth In Taxation public hearing for 6:00 p.m. Thursday, December 3, 2026 (5-0)
• Tabled contract award for Crow River Regional Trail Segment "B" to October 13 Board Workshop (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 26-59 directing Zoning Administrator to issue opinion; board directed a site visit (no vote recorded)
• Adopted Resolution 26-57 supporting local control over satellite ground station siting (5-0 roll call)
• Approved consent agenda including ARP fund uses of $2,116.00 and $189,425.00, budget amendments 52-55, and a Monticello Township rezoning (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 26-56 proclaiming October 4-10, 2026 as National 4-H Week (5-0 roll call)
• Authorized proceeding with Albertville Service Center modifications (5-0)

County Board Committee of the Whole

The Wright County Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss a satellite ground station proposed for Rockford Township. This is a discussion item, not a final decision. The agenda contains only this single substantive item.

• Discussion of satellite ground station in Rockford Township

The Committee of the Whole discussed a proposed satellite ground station in Rockford Township. The committee reached a consensus to bring a resolution to the County Board on September 15, 2026, supporting local control over the siting and regulation of such facilities.

• Recommended resolution for county board approval regarding satellite ground station regulation

County Board Committee of the Whole

The Wright County Committee of the Whole is meeting to hear presentations from county departments on key process indicators, 2026 accomplishments, and 2027 outlooks. This is a budget-focused work session, with no formal decisions or public hearings on the agenda.

• Planning & Zoning presentation at 9:30 a.m.
• Finance & Taxpayer Services – License Center presentation at 9:40 a.m.
• Assessor's Office presentation at 9:55 a.m.
• Highway department presentation at 10:55 a.m.
• Health & Human Services presentation at 11:05 a.m.

The Committee of the Whole reviewed department presentations and 2027 budget outlooks. Members reached a consensus to have the Administration and Budget Team further reduce the proposed preliminary levy from 6.61% to 6.55%. The updated budget and resolution are scheduled for consideration at the September 15, 2026, regular meeting.

• Directed Administration and Budget Team to reduce preliminary levy to 6.55%
• Scheduled preliminary budget and adoption resolution for September 15, 2026, meeting

Wright County Board

Wright County Board

Wright County Board

County Board Meeting

The Wright County Board of Commissioners will convene, approve minutes from prior meetings, and handle a consent agenda including a joint powers agreement for election services and warrant disbursements. Timed items include presentations from the Initiative Foundation and GIS recognition, plus a resolution requesting state revenue sharing to sustain deputy registrar offices and nominations for the canvassing board. The board will also schedule upcoming budget and board meetings.

• Joint Powers Agreement 294285 with State of Minnesota for Election Services
• Warrant disbursements issued August 10-16, 2026
• Resolution 26-55 requesting state revenue sharing for deputy registrar offices
• Nominate board members to Wright County Canvassing Board
• Schedule Committee of the Whole-Budget (Sept 15) and County Board Meeting (Sept 29)

The Board of Commissioners approved several administrative items and scheduled upcoming budget and satellite ground station meetings. The Board also directed the County Attorney's Office to conduct a legal review of right-of-way contracts with Flock for possible permit revocation.

• Approved agenda amendments (4-0)
• Approved previous meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda, including Joint Powers Agreement 294285 (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 26-55 regarding State Revenue Sharing Fund (4-0)
• Nominated Moynagh and Vetsch to the Wright County Canvassing Board (4-0)
• Scheduled Committee of the Whole-Budget meeting for September 15, 2026 (4-0)
• Scheduled County Board meeting for September 29, 2026 (4-0)
• Directed County Attorney's Office to review Flock camera contracts (4-0)

County Board Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is holding a full-day session to review the proposed 2027 county budget. Departments including the Fair Board, Historical Society, Sheriff's Office, Veteran Services, Information Technology, and Health & Human Services will present their funding requests. The meeting will conclude with a review of position requests, the capital improvement plan, and the overall preliminary budget.

• Review of overall 2027 preliminary budget
• Review of capital improvement plan
• Review of position requests
• Sheriff's Office and Corrections budget presentations
• Health & Human Services budget presentation

The Wright County Board of Commissioners reviewed proposed 2027 budgets for the County Attorney, Sheriff's Office Corrections, and Sheriff's Office. They approved moving the attorney's budget forward as presented, added one corrections officer to the corrections budget, and included two additional deputy positions in the sheriff's budget, along with a $37,500 reduction. All budgets will be brought forward to the preliminary levy.

• Moved 2027 County Attorney's Office budget to preliminary levy as presented
• Added one Correction Officer (1 FTE) to 2027 Sheriff's Office Corrections budget
• Moved 2027 Sheriff's Office Corrections budget to preliminary levy with added FTE
• Moved 2027 Sheriff's Office budget to preliminary levy with $37,500 reduction and 2 additional FTE deputies

County Board Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will receive an overview of the proposed 2027 county budget. Members will then review budget allocations for highway, fleet and facilities, attorney’s office, probation and court services, drainage and natural resources, parks and recreation, court administration, surveyor, assessor, planning and zoning, and the recorder’s office. The meeting is purely a budget review; no decisions are noted in the agenda.

• Overview of the proposed 2027 budget
• Budget review for highway (road & bridge) services
• Budget review for fleet & facilities services
• Budget review for attorney’s office
• Budget reviews for probation, court, natural resources, parks, and other departments

The Committee of the Whole reviewed the 2027 proposed budget, levy overview, and strategic priorities. The committee reached a consensus on the proposed Capital Improvement Project list and funding. Administration was directed to continue working on reducing the levy impact.

• Directed administration to continue work on reducing levy impact
• Reached consensus on proposed Capital Improvement Project list and funding
• Referred proposed fee schedule changes to November 2026 Public Hearing

County Board Meeting

The Wright County Board is meeting to approve routine items, including minutes, charitable gambling applications, budget amendments, and new tobacco/hemp retail registrations. They will also consider awarding a contract for a box culvert project, accept donations, and review second-quarter financial results.

• Award Contract No. 26-10 for 13th Street Box Culvert (Chatham Township) to Landwehr Construction, Inc. of St. Cloud, MN
• Approve Budget Amendment 51 - Highway Maintenance Increase
• Approve new tobacco retail application for Cub Foods in Monticello
• Approve new lower-potency hemp edible retail registrations for Cub Foods (Monticello) and South Haven Sports (South Haven)
• Adopt Resolution 26-52 to impound, reroute, and divert drainage system waters and partially abandon County Ditch 33

The Wright County Board of Commissioners approved past meeting minutes, consent agenda items, and accepted donations from veterans groups and the City of Monticello. The board also adopted drainage system orders, acknowledged financial results, awarded a culvert contract, and voted not to fund Flock cameras in the 2027 budget.

• Approved minutes from County Board and committee meetings (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including charitable gambling, budget amendment, and retail registrations (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 26-50 to accept Disabled American Veterans donations (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 26-51 to accept Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary donation (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 26-54 for City of Monticello donation to Challenge Wright Program (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 26-52 for County Ditch 33 drainage petition (3-0, 2 abstained)
• Awarded Contract No. 26-10 for 13th Street Box Culvert to Landwehr Construction (5-0)
• Voted not to fund Flock cameras in the 2027 budget (4-1, Diedrick opposed)

Committee of the Whole

Committee of the Whole

County Board Meeting

County Board Meeting

The Wright County Board held a workshop on August 11, 2026, with all five commissioners present. The meeting was informational only; no formal decisions or votes were made. Topics discussed included adding a regular board meeting on September 29, 2026, a draft RFP for the comprehensive plan update, a dust control request for township roads near Moose Lake, an update on the Data Center Moratorium Workgroup, and a closed session on security.

• No formal decisions or votes taken during the workshop
• Discussed adding a regular board meeting at 9:00 a.m. on September 29, 2026 (recommendation only)
• Reviewed draft RFP for comprehensive plan update (informational only)
• Discussed dust control request for township roads near Moose Lake (informational only)
• Received update on Data Center Moratorium Workgroup (informational only)
• Held closed session on security per Minn. Stat. 13D.05 Sub. 3(d) (informational only)

County Board Meeting

The Board of Wright County Commissioners will meet to vote on several budget amendments and early retirement agreements. They will discuss a rezoning denial in Albion Township and the establishment of 800 MHZ fees for 2027 and 2028.

• Notice and Order for Denial of rezoning for PID 201-000-264301 & 201-000-264302 in Albion Township
• Resolution 26-49 to establish 800 MHZ Fee for 2027 and 2028
• Allocation of $50,000 for the MEADA Youth Activity Fund
• Repairs on County Ditch #23
• Early Retirement Incentive Program (ERIP) agreements with AFSCME, MNPEA, and Local No. 49

The Wright County Board approved a denial of a rezoning application in Albion Township, authorized signatures for a solar decommissioning agreement, and authorized staff to solicit proposals for repairs on County Ditch #23. The board also approved a consent agenda including early retirement incentive agreements, budget amendments, and a large group assembly permit. All votes were 4-0 with one commissioner absent.

• Adopted Notice and Order for Denial of Rezoning Application for PID 201-000-264301 & 201-000-264302, Albion Township (Jost) (4-0)
• Authorized signatures for MVP Solar Decommissioning Agreement (4-0)
• Authorized staff to solicit proposals and proceed with repairs on County Ditch #23 (4-0)
• Approved Large Group Assembly Permit for Up the Creek Grill and Bar (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including ERIP agreements with AFSCME, MNPEA, and Local No. 49 (4-0)
• Approved Health & Human Services consent agenda including $50,000 allocation to MEADA Youth Activity Fund (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution HHS 26-05 to accept July 2026 donation (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 26-49 to establish 800 MHZ fee for 2027 and 2028 (4-0)