Wright County, Minnesota

Committee of the Whole

Wright County Board

Committee of the Whole

Wright 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

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

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The Board of Commissioners will review the 2025 County Financial Statement Audit and authorize the publication of the summary financial statement and vendor list. The meeting includes votes on highway project budget amendments and several zoning recommendations.

• Budget Amendment 42 and 43 for Highway and Highway LOST projects
• Reimbursement of $4,534.41 in ARP funds for Broadband 'Last Mile' Project
• Rezoning recommendations for Southside Township and Franklin Township
• Agreement 26-53 with Chatham Township for 13th Street Box Culvert Town Bridge Project
• Resolution 26-48 for South Bertram Trailhead and Boat Landing grant application

Wright County Board

The Board of Wright County Commissioners will consider several budget amendments and liquor licenses. The meeting includes a decision on the TH 24-CSAH 7 Roundabout Project contract and the abandonment of Wright Judicial Ditch 1.

• Award Contract No. 26-09 for TH 24-CSAH 7 Roundabout Project
• Resolution 26-46 regarding the Petition for Abandonment of Wright Judicial Ditch 1
• Budget amendments for Albertville Outpost, County Panic Button, Old Government Center Demo Grant, and Sheriff's Office Fuel
• Liquor licenses for St. Mary's Church of Czestechowa, Clearwater American Legion Post 323, Olson's Truck Stop, and Annandale Area Community Team
• Hemp edible retail registrations for Nordic Tap House and Kwik Trip locations

Wright County Board

The Wright County Board will consider consent agenda items including two rezoning proposals (one near Lake Charlotte in Rockford Township, one in Victor Township along US Hwy 12), allocation of $75,000 from opioid settlement for behavioral health, and temporary liquor licenses for Clearwater events. Timed items include the 2025 Midwest Medical Examiner's annual report, a MnDOT cooperative construction agreement, and acceptance of park donations. Under items for consideration, the board will vote on funding agreements with Clearwater and Albertville and hold a closed session for labor negotiations.

• Rezone Duane Rolstad property in Rockford Township from General Agriculture to Suburban Residential near Lake Charlotte (Planning Commission 4-1 vote)
• Rezone Jeffrey Campbell property in Victor Township from General Agriculture to Suburban Residential along US Hwy 12 corridor (Planning Commission unanimous vote)
• Accept $75,000 opioid settlement recommendation for Behavioral Health Fund
• Approve temporary liquor licenses for Clearwater Lions Club and Clearwater-Clear Lake Food Shelf events
• Authorize signatures on MnDOT Cooperative Construction Agreement 1062175 (Resolution 26-44)

The Board approved several administrative items including previous meeting minutes and land rezoning for Rockford Township. Additionally, the board authorized multiple construction and funding agreements with local cities.

• Approved June 2, 2026 County Board minutes (5-0)
• Approved June 2, 2026 Committee of the Whole - Budget minutes (5-0)
• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved rezoning for Duane Rolstad in Rockford Township (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 26-44 for MnDOT Cooperative Construction Agreement (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 26-43 regarding donations (5-0)
• Authorized signatures on Agreement No. 26-51 with the City of Clearwater (5-0)
• Authorized signatures on Agreement No. 26-52 with the City of Albertville (5-0)

Committee of the Whole

The Wright County Committee of the Whole will meet at 10:30 a.m. on June 11, 2026. The agenda lists a convene, a discussion item labeled “Assessor’s Office,” and an adjournment. No specific proposals or decisions are detailed in the agenda.

Committee of the Whole

The Wright County Committee of the Whole will convene for a ditches-focused meeting. The only substantive item is an update on the redetermination of benefits for County Ditch 18. No decisions are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion and information.

• County Ditch 18 redetermination of benefits update

County Board Workshops

The Wright County Board will discuss forming a workgroup to study a potential moratorium on data centers. They will also receive updates on the Household Hazardous Waste Facility construction and the EDP/EDA. Other items include an online building permit system update, the Rockford Township Land Use Project, and a review of the 2027 budget schedule.

• Formation of Data Center Moratorium Workgroup
• Household Hazardous Waste Facility construction update
• EDP/EDA update
• Planning and Zoning Online Building Permit update
• Rockford Township Land Use Project

The board recommended not funding the EDP for 2027 and reached consensus to remove commissioner participation from the EDP board. A new data center moratorium workgroup will include two commissioners and two additional community members. The 2027 budget meeting schedule was adjusted.

• Recommended no funding for the EDP for 2027
• Removed board-level commissioner participation from the EDP board
• Appointed Commissioners Kirby Moynagh and Darek Vetsch to the data center workgroup
• Added two community members to the data center workgroup for a total of 14 members
• Moved the July 28, 2026, budget meeting to Monday, July 27, 2026

Wright County Board

The Wright County Board will consider awarding contracts for the TH12-CSAH 14 Roundabout Reconstruction Project (Contract 26-05) and the TH 25-CR 113 Federal Roundabout Project (Contract 26-06), subject to MnDOT authorization, as well as a road account project in Maple Lake Township. The board will also review the first quarter 2026 financial report and hear comments on the strategic restructuring of the Health & Human Services Department. Several annual liquor license renewals and advisory council reappointments are on the consent agenda.

• Award Contract 26-05 for TH12-CSAH 14 Roundabout Reconstruction (subject to MnDOT authorization)
• Award Contract 26-06 for TH 25-CR 113 Federal Roundabout Project (subject to MnDOT Civil Rights Office authorization)
• Award Maple Lake Township State Park Road Account Project to Capital Paving of Clearwater, MN
• Review First Quarter 2026 Financial Report
• Adopt Resolution 26-40 proclaiming Youngren Family Farm as 2026 Wright County Farm Family of the Year

The Wright County Board adopted a resolution honoring the Youngren Family Farm as 2026 Farm Family of the Year. It approved several contracts, including two roundabout reconstruction projects and a state park road project. The board also approved the workshop agenda with a land‑use item and a temporary liquor license for a community event.

• Adopted Resolution 26-40 honoring Youngren Family Farm (5-0)
• Approved County Board minutes from 5‑19‑2026 (5-0)
• Approved Committee minutes (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda, including temporary liquor license (5-0)
• Approved Contract No. 26-05 for TH12‑CSAH 14 Roundabout Reconstruction (5-0)
• Approved Contract No. 26-06 for TH 25‑CR 113 Federal Roundabout Project (5-0)
• Awarded Maple Lake Township State Park Road Account Project to Capital Paving of Clearwater (5-0)
• Approved workshop agenda with Rockford Township Land Use Project (5-0)

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Wright County Board

The Wright County Board will consider adopting Interim Ordinance 26-2, which would create an emergency moratorium on data center development. The meeting also includes authorizing signatures for a Minnesota Department of Transportation contract and awarding a reconstruction contract for County State‑Aid Highway 18. Additional items are approvals for hemp edible retail registrations, fee schedule changes, and other routine resolutions.

• Adopt Interim Ordinance 26-2 establishing an emergency moratorium on data centers
• Adopt Resolution 26-41 to authorize signature for MnDOT Contract #1062568
• Award Contract 26-07 to Fehn Companies, Inc. for the CSAH 18 Reconstruction Project
• Approve lower‑potency hemp edible retail registrations for Coborn's Marketplace #2047 (Otsego), #2008 (Clearwater), Coborn's Liquor #2008 (Clearwater), #2047 (Otsego), and Cash Wise Liquor #7043 (Saint Michael)
• Approve modification to the Wright County 2026 Fees for Service schedule (e.g., $15 work‑release fee)

Board of Adjustment

The Wright County Board of Adjustment will hear nine variance requests at its May 15, 2026 meeting. Items range from new dwelling construction in shoreland setbacks to after-the-fact approvals and home-based business allowances. All requests involve exceptions to Chapter 155 of the county zoning code.

• Michele & Nathan Danielson – variance to build new single-family dwelling within shoreland and side yard setbacks at 14183 68th St NW, Southside Twp.
• RHL Inc. – variance to construct a digital pylon sign within road right-of-way setback at 3637 148th St NW, Silver Creek Twp.
• Ted Hartwig – variance to add to existing home within side and shoreland building setbacks at 17819 54th St NW, French Lake Twp.
• Kevin & Cindy Dircks – variance to construct storage building within shoreland building setback, French Lake Twp.
• Barry Graunke – after-the-fact variance for existing agricultural building in shoreland setback at 9232 Braun Ave SE, Franklin Twp.

Planning Commission

The Wright County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on 10 agenda items, including rezoning petitions from General Agriculture to Suburban Residential with shoreland overlays, conditional use permits for subdivisions and business expansions, and an interim use permit for a contractor's yard. The commission will also consider approving the minutes from the April 16, 2026 meeting. These items involve properties in Rockford, Marysville, Victor, Buffalo, Maple Lake, and Silver Creek townships.

• Rezone 48.49 acres at 158 Halsey Ave SE from AG to R-2a with shoreland overlay (Rolstad).
• Conditional use permit for a 7-lot platted subdivision with a new road at 3755 Briarwood Ave SE (Kraina Land LLC).
• Conditional use permit to amend existing CUP to allow holding tanks and multiple primary buildings at 2747 Eaton Ave SE (Fisher).
• Interim use permit for a non-commercial contractor's yard with a 4,200 sq ft building at 5425 Braddock Ave NE (Ensmigner).
• Conditional use permit for land alteration of up to 300 cubic yards in a shoreland area at 1772 & 1776 Donnelly Dr NW (Lindenfelser/Scott).

Wright County Board

The Wright County Board will hold a public hearing on proposed changes to the 2026 fees for service schedule, followed by a vote on modifications. Other business includes rezonings in Marysville and Silver Creek townships, a budget amendment for an online permitting project, and approval of highway construction agreements. The board will also consider appointments, ditch abandonment hearings, and health and human services items including liquor licenses and the Mental Health Advisory Council report.

• Public hearing on 2026 Fees for Service Schedule Changes, then vote on modifications
• Rezone property in Marysville Township (parcel 211-000-023201) and Silver Creek Township (parcel 216-000-092300)
• Approve Budget Amendment 33 for Online Permitting Project
• Adopt resolutions for MnDOT cooperative construction agreements (contracts 1060047 and 1062668)
• Approve final payment of $66,282.09 to Sir Lines-A-Lot for 2025 pavement marking work

The Wright County Board approved the final payment to Sir Lines‑A‑Lot for a 2025 pavement marking contract and cancelled the May 12 board workshop. It also authorized signatures on the settlement agreement and stipulation for dismissal in the county’s litigation against the Minnesota Department of Corrections. All actions passed unanimously with four votes in favor and one absent member.

• Approved final payment of $66,282.09 to Sir Lines‑A‑Lot (4‑0)
• Cancelled County Board workshop scheduled for May 12, 2026 (4‑0)
• Authorized signatures on settlement and dismissal in Wright County vs. Minnesota Dept. of Corrections (4‑0)
• Approved Resolution 26‑36 accepting donations for Parks & Recreation Challenge Wright program (4‑0)
• Authorized signatures for MnDOT Cooperative Construction Agreement #1060047 (4‑0)
• Authorized signatures for MnDOT Contract #1062668 (4‑0)
• Approved backfill of Assessment Process Specialist positions (4‑0)
• Approved Budget Amendment 33 for Online Permitting Project (4‑0)

Board of Adjustment

The Wright County Board of Adjustment will vote on four variance requests for construction projects, including storage building, new home, home addition, and a digital sign. All requests involve setbacks or height limits. The meeting will also approve minutes from the April 3, 2026 meeting.

• Bludorn Builders: variance to construct a storage building within road setback, exceeding sidewall height and impervious surface limits at 7161 Rosewood Ave NW (Southside Twp).
• Michele & Nathan Danielson: variance to build a new single-family dwelling within shoreland and side yard setbacks, plus a septic system within property line setback at 14183 68th St NW (Southside Twp).
• Philip & Margaret Kariniemi: variance to construct an addition to an existing home within shoreland and side yard setbacks at 15339 76th St NW (Southside Twp).
• RHL Inc.: variance to construct a digital pylon sign within road right-of-way setback at 3637 148th St NW (Silver Creek Twp).

The Board of Adjustment approved Bludorn Builders' request for a storage building variance at 7161 Rosewood Ave NW, conditioned on impervious surface coverage not exceeding 25% and a stormwater management plan. The motion passed with a vote of 4-1. No decision was recorded for the Danielson property in these minutes.

• Approved storage building variance (conditioned on ≤25% impervious coverage and stormwater plan) (4-1)

Wright County Board

The Board of Commissioners will meet to adopt the 2027 budget schedule and discuss potential changes to the fees for service schedule. The meeting includes reviews of charitable gambling applications and updates on drainage management plans.

• Adoption of the Budget Schedule for 2027 Budget
• Setting a public hearing date for changes in the Fees for Service Schedule
• Approval of four charitable gambling applications for Silver Bullet Saddle Club
• Scheduling a public hearing on the partial abandonment of Judicial Ditch #1
• Approval of the plat of Enclave at Lake IDA in Silver Creek Township

The Wright County Board adopted the 2027 budget schedule and several budget amendments, including funding for highway projects and jail debt. It approved four charitable gambling applications for the Silver Bullet Saddle Club and a large‑group assembly permit for a motorcycle event. The board also scheduled a public hearing on a ditch abandonment, set a closed IT‑security session, and adopted two resolutions recognizing employee and work‑zone awareness weeks.

• Adopt 2027 budget schedule (4-0)
• Approve Budget Amendment 31 for Highway TH55 evaluation and design (4-0)
• Approve Budget Amendment 32 for Highway cone splitter and tools (4-0)
• Approve four Charitable Gambling Applications for Silver Bullet Saddle Club (4-0)
• Approve Large Group Assembly Permit for Tony Aurentz XC Motorcycle Event in Cokato (4-0)
• Schedule public hearing on partial abandonment of Judicial Ditch #1 for June 16, 2026 (4-0)
• Schedule closed session on IT security for April 28, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. (4-0)
• Adopt Resolution 26‑34 recognizing Correctional Officers and Employee Week (4-0)

Planning Commission

The Wright County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on nine land-use applications. Items include several rezoning petitions from agricultural to residential designations, conditional use permits for subdivisions, and interim use permits for a contractor's yard, auto repair business, and a riding academy amendment. The commission will also approve minutes from the previous meeting.

• Steve Bruggeman requests rezoning of 42.77 acres at 10521 Douglas Ave NW from AG to A/R with a Planned Unit Development overlay
• Duane Rolstad petitions to rezone 48.49 acres at 158 Halsey Ave SE from AG to Suburban Residential (R-2a)
• Jason Carlson seeks rezoning of property at 675 Bolton Ave SW from AG to A/R
• Michael Klein requests a conditional use permit for a platted 2-lot residential subdivision at 13924 100th St NW
• Marlon Fehn seeks an interim use permit for a contractor's yard with a 15,660 sq ft building at 6734 Edmonson Ave NE

The commission adopted the minutes from the March 26, 2026 meeting by unanimous vote. It then voted unanimously to recommend that the County Board approve rezoning of 10521 Douglas Ave NW from General Agriculture to Agricultural/Residential with a Residential‑Recreational Shorelands District Overlay and to establish a Standard Planned Unit Development overlay.

• Adopted March 26, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended rezoning of 10521 Douglas Ave NW to Agricultural/Residential with S‑2 overlay and PUD (unanimous)

County Board Workshops

The Wright County Board will discuss several updates, including a library year‑end report, a brush‑chipping partnership update, and a vacant Economic Development Authority position. The Planning & Zoning Department will give an update on building permits, a township MOU and grant program, hazardous household waste operations, and hauler enforcement. The board will then review and recommend adoption of the 2027 budget timeline and calendar.

• Great River Regional Library 2025 year‑end report
• Residential Brush Chipping Partnership update
• Economic Development Authority vacant position
• Planning & Zoning Department update (permits, township MOU, HHW analysis, hauler enforcement)
• Review and recommend adoption of 2027 budget timeline and calendar

Health & Human Services Board and Advisory Committees

The Wright County Health & Human Services Board will approve the agenda and March minutes. It will hear a presentation on the 2024/2025 MDH annual reporting and the development of the 2026 Performance Management System. Additional discussion will cover environmental health topics, including the water lab, and a review of bylaws. The meeting will also include new, old, and other business items.

• Presentation on 2024/2025 MDH Annual Reporting & 2026 Performance Management System (Joel Torkelson)
• Environmental Health discussion – Water Lab (Laura Walter)
• Bylaws review (Sarah Grosshuesch)
• Approval of agenda and March minutes
• New, old, and other business items

Wright County Board

The Board of Wright County Commissioners will meet to discuss budget amendments, drainage system records, and highway right-of-way plats. The body is also deciding on a floodplain overlay district ordinance and a construction agreement with the City of St. Michael.

• Ordinance 26-1 amending the Floodplain Overlay District
• Up to $60,000 from Ag & Drainage Grant Assistance Fund for Wright County Ditch 34 Project
• Final payment of $368,758.09 to S M Hentges & Sons, Inc. for Contract No. 2304
• Award of Contract No. 26-08 for CSAH 36 Federal reconstruction project
• Cost-split agreement with Hennepin County for CR 139 (County Line Road) pavement improvements

The Wright County Board adopted several resolutions and approvals, including awarding Contract No. 26-08 for the CSAH 36 Federal Reconstruction Project. All motions were passed unanimously (4-0) with Commissioner Schoen absent. The board also approved multiple highway right‑of‑way plats, budget amendments, and a $60,000 grant for Ditch 34.

• Award Contract No. 26-08 for CSAH 36 Federal Reconstruction (4-0)
• Adopt Resolution 26-28 approving right‑of‑way plat for CSAH 19 & 30th St NE (4-0)
• Adopt Resolution 26-29 approving right‑of‑way plat for CSAH 37 CP 086-037-211 (4-0)
• Adopt Resolution 26-30 approving right‑of‑way plat for CSAH 37 CP 086-037-262 (4-0)
• Approve up to $60,000 from Ag & Drainage Grant for Ditch 34 Project (4-0)
• Approve Budget Amendments 23‑28 covering plow, election equipment, Albertville Outpost, 49ers Training, CDC Funding, and SCORE (4-0 each)
• Approve Resolution 26-31 final payment of $368,758.09 to S M Hentges & Sons (4-0)
• Adopt Ordinance 26-1 amending Floodplain Overlay District (4-0)

Board of Adjustment

The Wright County Board of Adjustment is meeting to review requests for zoning variances and a lot line adjustment. The board will decide on building height and setback exceptions and the re-establishment of a public right-of-way.

• Variance request for 2981 62nd St NW to build a storage building exceeding sidewall height and road setback
• Variance request for 1768 Donnelly Dr NW for an accessory building exceeding one story and 6/12 roof pitch
• Lot line adjustment and replatting for 6735-6787 Orth Av NW and 14059 67th St NW to re-establish the Orth Ave public right-of-way

The Board approved Laura Weber's request for a 24 × 33 ft storage building with a 17 ft 7 in sidewall height and a 4¾:12 roof pitch, adding stormwater, headroom, and impervious‑surface conditions. The Board also approved Gregg Sarkinen's request for a 28 × 40 ft storage building with a 10:12 roof pitch, requiring compliance with floodplain standards. Both motions passed with recorded vote tallies. No decision was recorded for the James Maleska item before the minutes cut off.

• Approved Laura Weber storage building variance (AYE: Mol, Vick, Aarestad & Maue; NAY: Neumann)
• Approved Gregg Sarkinen storage building variance (AYE: Vick, Aarestad & Maue; NAY: Neumann & Mol)

Planning Commission

The Wright County Planning Commission will act on the March 5, 2026 minutes and hold public hearings on several land‑use proposals. Items include a Conditional Use Permit for G&M Outdoor Services at 2890 Donnelly Dr NW, rezoning petitions for 10521 Douglas Ave NW and 158 Halsey Ave SE, and a proposed amendment to Chapter 155.056(C)(2) floodplain regulations.

• Conditional Use Permit petition for G&M Outdoor Services, 2890 Donnelly Dr NW (land alteration >50 cu yd in shore impact zone)
• Rezoning petition for 10521 Douglas Ave NW to Agricultural/Residential with S‑2 overlay and Standard Planned Unit Development overlay
• Rezoning petition for 158 Halsey Ave SE to Suburban Residential‑a with S‑2 overlay
• Proposed amendment to Chapter 155.056(C)(2) floodplain regulations
• Action on March 5, 2026 minutes

The commission adopted the March 5, 2026 meeting minutes by unanimous vote. It approved a Conditional Use Permit for G&M Outdoor Services to move about 86 cubic yards of material and build retaining walls with specific conditions, also unanimously. The commission voted to continue Steve Bruggeman's rezoning request to the April 16, 2026 meeting. No final decision was made on Duane Rolstad's rezoning proposal.

• Adopted March 5, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for G&M Outdoor Services (unanimous)
• Continued Steve Bruggeman rezoning request to April 16, 2026 meeting (unanimous)

Health & Human Services Board and Advisory Committees

The Wright County Health & Human Services Advisory Committee will approve the January 12 minutes and review the agenda. Members will hear a leadership presentation, a safety policy presentation, and updates from the Mental Health Advisory Council and the Public Health Task Force. A financial report will be presented by Jim O'Dell, followed by an open forum and a brief ride‑along discussion.

• Approve 2026-01-12 HHSAC minutes
• Leadership presentation by Mike MacMillan
• Safety policy presentation by Mike MacMillan
• Mental Health Advisory Council update
• Financial report presented by Jim O'Dell

Wright County Board

The Board of Commissioners will conduct a public hearing and vote on changes to the 2026 Fees for Service schedule. The meeting also includes awarding several highway preservation contracts and discussing park improvements.

• Public hearing and vote on 2026 Fees for Service Schedule Changes
• Awarding of 2026 Pavement Preservation, Seal Coat, and Pavement Markings contracts
• Awarding of Montissippi County Park Improvements contract to Custom Builders Inc.
• Denial of rezoning application for 11.63 acres (PID 208-200-362105) from Agricultural/Residential to Suburban Residential
• Final payment of $70,370.78 to Structural Specialties, Inc. for Contract 2404

The Wright County Board adopted a resolution proclaiming March 17, 2026 as Gene Janikula Day. It approved the 2026 Fees for Service Schedule Changes and denied a rezoning application for 11.63 acres. Several highway and infrastructure contracts were awarded, and a personnel board appointment was confirmed.

• Adopted Resolution 26-21 proclaiming Gene Janikula Day (4-0)
• Approved 2026 Fees for Service Schedule Changes (4-0)
• Denied rezoning application for 11.63 acres from AR to R2a (4-0)
• Awarded 2026 Pavement Preservation Contract to Knife River Corp (4-0)
• Awarded 2026 Seal Coat Contract to Allied Blacktop Co (4-0)
• Appointed Laureen Bodin to Wright County Personnel Board of Appeals (3‑yr term) (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 26-22 to enter MnDOT Contract #1062556 (4-0)
• Approved final payment of $70,370.78 to Structural Specialties, Inc. (Resolution 26-26) (4-0)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will review requests for variances from the Wright County Code of Ordinances. These requests involve property divisions, building setbacks, and structure height limits.

• Joseph M Desmarais: Variance for an entitlement division exceeding 5.0 acres at xxxx 40th St SW
• Cap Custom Homes: Variance for a new home and accessory structure within the road setback at 6356 Pilger Ave NW
• Kevin Smith: Variance for a new single-family dwelling within shoreland and road setbacks at 1805 Knowles Ave NW
• Laura Weber: Variance for a storage building exceeding height limits and within the road setback at 2981 62nd St NW
• Gregg Sarkinen: Variance for an accessory building exceeding story and roof pitch limits at 1768 Donnelly Dr NW

The board denied Joseph Desmarais' request to split a lot larger than 5 acres, adopting the denial findings unanimously. It approved CAP Custom Homes' variance to build a new home 45 ft from the road centerline and an accessory structure 33 ft from the centerline, with a 4‑1 vote. An amendment to add a 12‑ft side‑yard setback failed because it received no second.

• Denied Joseph Desmarais variance; motion to accept denial findings carried unanimously
• Approved CAP Custom Homes variance for new home 45 ft setback and accessory structure 33 ft setback; vote 4‑1 (Mol, Vick, Aarestad, Maue aye; Neumann nay)
• Amendment to allow 12‑ft side‑yard setback failed for lack of a second

Health & Human Services Board and Advisory Committees

The Mental Health Advisory Council will vote on removing member Kelli Douglas due to three consecutive unexcused absences. The board will also approve the meeting agenda and the minutes from the January 13, 2026 meeting. A Youth Coalition subcommittee report will be presented, followed by a discussion of the 2025 unmet needs list and potential volunteer presenter. The agenda ends with a reminder of the remaining 2026 meeting dates.

• Vote to remove member Kelli Douglas for unexcused absences
• Approval of the agenda
• Approval of MHAC minutes from 01.13.2026
• Youth Coalition subcommittee report
• Discussion of 2025 unmet needs list and volunteer presenter

Health & Human Services Board and Advisory Committees

The Public Health Task Force will receive presentations on the fraud program, injury prevention efforts, and a bylaws update. The meeting will also schedule agenda items for the next meeting, including MDH annual reporting and environmental health topics. No decisions are listed; the items are for presentation and discussion.

• Fraud Program presentation by Kim Johnson
• Injury Prevention Update by Kai Sin
• Bylaws Update presented by Sarah Grosshuesch
• 2024/2025 MDH Annual Reporting & 2026 Performance Management System Development scheduled for next meeting
• Environmental Health topic scheduled for next meeting

Planning Commission

The Wright County Planning Commission will hold public hearings to consider several land-use petitions. These include requests for rezoning, interim use permits for mining and business operations, and a conditional use permit for shore alteration.

• Rezoning request for 11093 County Road 17 SE from Agricultural/Residential to Suburban Residential-a
• Interim Use Permit for Knife River Corp. to expand mining operations in Buffalo Twp.
• Interim Use Permit for Knife River Corp. to operate a seasonal asphalt plant at 4301 County Road 39 NW
• Interim Use Permit for a four-dog kennel at 12986 County Road 8 NW
• Amendment to an Interim Use Permit for a 50’ x 80’ commercial building and 8-acre storage space at 3531 Cty Road 3 NW

The Wright County Planning Commission adopted the February 12 minutes. It denied Leonard E. Luedke's request to rezone his property from Agricultural/Residential to Suburban Residential‑a by a 3‑to‑2 vote. It then unanimously approved converting the existing conditional use permit for Knife River Corp. to an interim use permit that allows expanded aggregate mining, stockpiling, and recycling operations, with specific berm, setback, and financial‑guarantee conditions.

• Adopted February 12, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Denied rezoning request for Leonard E. Luedke (3‑2)
• Approved interim use permit for Knife River mining expansion (unanimous)

Wright County Board

The Wright County Board will consider a consent agenda that includes several approvals, such as a gambling application for Delano Shooting Sports Inc., a joint power agreement for cannabis regulation, and updates to the finance investment policy and multiple budget amendments. Timed agenda items will address spring load restrictions on county highways, a cooperative construction agreement with MnDOT, and several lower‑potency hemp edible retail registrations. A public hearing will be scheduled to discuss changes to the local option sales tax, and the board will adopt resolutions related to a BUILD grant for the I‑94/US‑10 Mississippi River crossing project.

• Approve gambling application for Delano Shooting Sports Inc., 5836 65th St. SE, Delano (June 8 2026)
• Approve Budget Amendment 16 for the JD 15 Pond Project
• Adopt Resolution 26‑18 for spring load restrictions on Wright County highways
• Approve new lower‑potency hemp edible retail registrations for Brothers Smoke & More in Clearwater and Monticello
• Adopt Resolution 26‑17 to submit a BUILD grant application for the I‑94 to US‑10 Mississippi River crossing project

The Wright County Board approved a resolution to add the Naber Avenue and Orchard Road interchanges to the Local Option Sales Tax project list. The motion passed with four votes in favor and none against. The board also adopted spring load restrictions and a cooperative construction agreement with MnDOT, and approved several budget amendments and hemp‑edible retail registrations.

• Approved minutes of 02-17-2026 meeting (4-0)
• Approved agenda and consent agenda (4-0 each)
• Approved gambling application for Delano Sportsmen's Club (4-0)
• Authorized signatures on joint power agreement with Chatham Township for cannabis regulation (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 26-18 spring load restrictions (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 26-19 MDOT cooperative construction agreement (4-0)
• Approved multiple lower‑potency hemp edible retail registrations (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 26-20 Local Option Sales Tax adding Naber Avenue and Orchard Road interchanges (4-0)

Wright County Board

Wright County Board

The Wright County Board will approve a $61,362.73 reimbursement from the American Rescue Plan for the "Last Mile" broadband project. It will also approve two gambling applications, increase the Change Fund, and adopt new lower‑potency hemp edible retail registrations. Additional actions include authorizing a joint powers agreement with Sherburne County for inmate boarding and adopting changes to the county abatement policy.

• Approve Gambling Application LG220 for Rainbow Sportsmen's Club, 1500 Oliver Ave SW, Cokato (activity 05‑24‑2026)
• Approve Gambling Application LG220 for Star Lodge 62, 3039 Dague Ave SE, Buffalo (activity 04‑11‑2026)
• Approve $61,362.73 ARP Funds for Broadband "Last Mile" Project
• Increase Change Fund from $4,000 to $4,500
• Approve new lower‑potency hemp edible retail registrations for Backyard Liquor Stop (St. Michael) and Riverview Liquor (Otsego)

The Wright County Board approved the meeting minutes, agenda and consent agenda. It adopted three resolutions: authorizing a FY2026 BUILD grant application for the I‑94 to US‑10 Mississippi River crossing, delegating abatement powers to the County Auditor/Treasurer, and rejecting hearing officer recommendations for H&H Sports Shop. Additional approvals included gambling licenses, ARP broadband funding, a change‑fund increase, a joint powers agreement for inmate boarding, and appointment of an alternate to the Central Minnesota Emergency Services Board.

• Adopted Resolution 26-17 authorizing BUILD grant application (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 26-16 delegating abatement powers to County Auditor/Treasurer (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 26-14 rejecting hearing officer recommendations for H&H Sports Shop (5-0)
• Approved gambling applications for Rainbow Sportsmen’s Club and Star Lodge 62 (5-0)
• Approved $61,362.73 ARP broadband “Last Mile” project funding (5-0)
• Increased Change Fund from $4,000 to $4,500 (5-0)
• Authorized signatures on joint powers agreement with Sherburne County for inmate boarding (5-0)
• Appointed Commissioner Kirby Moynagh as alternate to Central Minnesota Emergency Services Board (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Wright County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on several rezoning petitions and two interim‑use permit applications. Items include rezoning requests for properties in Franklin, Buffalo, Cokato and Silver Creek townships, and applications by Knife River Corp. for a seasonal asphalt plant and an expanded mining operation. The commission will decide whether to approve these rezoning changes and interim‑use permits.

• Leonard E. Luedke – petition to rezone 447.15 ft at 11093 County Road 17 SE from Agricultural/Residential (A/R) to Suburban Residential‑a (R‑2a).
• Colleen Day – petition to rezone 5511 20th St NE from General Agriculture (AG) with Residential‑Recreational Shorelands Overlay (S‑2) to Agricultural/Residential (A/R) with the same overlay.
• Carol Lee – petition to rezone 21.47 acres at 4825 Pittman Ave SW from General Agriculture (AG) with S‑2 overlay to Agricultural/Residential (A/R) with S‑2 overlay.
• Knife River Corp. – interim‑use permit request for a seasonal asphalt plant at 4301 County Road 39 NW, operating Mon‑Sat 7 am‑7 pm for the 2026‑2027 seasons.
• Knife River Corp. – interim‑use permit request to expand an existing mining operation and convert a 2021 permit at parcels near State Highway 25 in Buffalo Township.

The Planning Commission adopted the January 15, 2026 minutes unanimously, with two members abstaining. At the public hearing on Leonard Luedke’s request to rezone a parcel on County Road 17 SE, the commission voted to close the hearing and direct the council to prepare findings, continuing the matter to the March 5, 2026 hearing. The rezoning request for 5511 20th St NE was continued for a site inspection, with no vote recorded.

• Adopted Jan 15, 2026 minutes (unanimous, Wilson & Beise abstained)
• Motion to close Luedke hearing and continue case to March 5, 2026 hearing carried (4‑1)
• Rezoning request for 5511 20th St NE continued for site inspection (no vote)

Health & Human Services Board and Advisory Committees

The Wright County Public Health Task Force will present and discuss three topics: sexual and reproductive health services, cannabis/hemp licensing and compliance, and membership/bylaws matters. The meeting also includes routine agenda approval and scheduling of items for the next meeting, such as an injury‑prevention update and a review of MDH annual reporting and performance‑management development.

• Presentation on Sexual and Reproductive Health Services
• Presentation on Cannabis/Hemp Licensing and Compliance
• Discussion of Membership/Bylaws
• Injury Prevention Update (scheduled for next meeting)
• 2024/2025 MDH Annual Reporting & 2026 Performance Management System Development (scheduled for next meeting)

The board unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the January minutes. The members assigned Sarah to work with legal on revising the bylaws language. A motion to adjourn was made and the meeting was adjourned at 10:25 a.m.

• Approved agenda and January minutes (unanimous)
• Assigned Sarah to work with legal on bylaws revision
• Motion to adjourn passed; meeting adjourned at 10:25 a.m.

Board of Adjustment

The Wright County Board of Adjustment will act on the minutes from its January 9, 2025 meeting. It will consider five variance applications involving residential properties. The requests seek relief from setback requirements or permission for lot divisions that exceed size limits. Each item will be voted on at the February 6, 2026 meeting.

• Variance for 6356 Pilger Ave NW (Coates P BULL ADDN LOT-020) to build a new home and water‑oriented accessory structure within the road setback.
• Variance for 8403 County Road 3 NW to add to an existing home located within the setback from a County Road.
• Variance for 10340 County Road 5 SW to construct a storage building within the rear‑yard setback.
• Variance for 5636 & 5616 Dempsey Ave SW to allow an entitlement division exceeding the 10‑acre maximum size.
• Variance for xxxx 40TH ST SW (Section 27) to allow an entitlement division exceeding the 5‑acre maximum size.

The Wright County Board of Adjustment unanimously voted to continue the CAP Custom Homes variance request to the March 13 meeting. It also unanimously approved Michael Latour’s variance to add an addition to his home, located about 122 ft from the County Road 3 centerline. No other substantive decisions were recorded in the minutes.

• Continued CAP Custom Homes variance request to March 13 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved Michael Latour home addition variance (unanimous)

Wright County Board

The Wright County Board will approve several budget amendments, including consolidating capital improvement projects, and will consider a grant for park improvements. The board will also appoint planning commission members and establish a lake improvement district.

• Approve Budget Amendment 6, CIP Consolidation
• Adopt Resolution 26-11 for Beebe Lake County Park grant
• Establish Buffalo, Deer, Goose, & Mink Lake Improvement District
• Appoint Charlie Borrell to Wright County Planning Commission
• Schedule public hearing on Local Option Sales Tax project list

The Wright County Board approved the meeting minutes and several budget amendments, including CIP consolidation and ARP lost‑revenue carryforward. Commissioners appointed a new planning‑commission representative, accepted a rezoning recommendation, and adopted resolutions for a Beebe Lake park grant and the 2026‑2027 absentee ballot boards. All actions passed with a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved minutes of County Board meeting (1‑20‑2026) (5‑0)
• Approved Budget Amendment 6, CIP Consolidation (5‑0)
• Approved Budget Amendment 10, ARP Lost Revenue Carryforward (5‑0)
• Approved Budget Amendment 11, CIP Carryforward (5‑0)
• Appointed Charlie Borrell to represent District 3 on the Planning Commission (5‑0)
• Accepted Planning Commission recommendation to rezone Kraina Land LLC property in Rockford Township (5‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 26‑11 for Beebe Lake County Park grant (5‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 26‑12 establishing absentee ballot boards for 2026‑2027 elections (5‑0)

Wright County Board

The Board of Commissioners will conduct public hearings regarding the Buffalo, Deer, Goose, and Mink Lake Improvement District and the transfer of property between ISD #885 and ISD #882. The meeting also includes votes on hemp edible retail registrations and various budget amendments.

• Public hearing for Buffalo, Deer, Goose, and Mink Lake Improvement District
• Public hearing for transferring property from ISD #885 to ISD #882
• Hemp edible retail registrations for 4-Way Liquors (Cokato), French Lake Liquors, and Napa Valley Liquors (Otsego)
• Resolution 26-8 regarding a special assessment on property in Monticello (Parcel 155-278-001030)
• Resolution 26-10 establishing minimum salary for elected officials for January 1, 2027

The Wright County Board approved several items, including a resolution placing a special assessment on a Monticello parcel. The board also adopted a variance for a Chatham Township project and set the minimum salary for elected officials starting Jan. 1, 2027. All motions passed with unanimous or near‑unanimous votes.

• Adopt Resolution 26-1 declaring Princess Kay of the Milky Way Day (5-0)
• Approve minutes of the Jan 6, 2026 board meeting (5-0)
• Approve agenda as modified (5-0)
• Approve consent agenda (5-0)
• Adopt Resolution 26-8 placing a special assessment on Monticello parcel (5-0)
• Schedule public hearing for County Ditch #23 (5-0)
• Adopt Resolution 26-7 variance for Chatham Township project (5-0)
• Adopt Resolution 26-10 minimum salary for elected officials (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Wright County Planning Commission will meet on January 15, 2026, to elect officers, set meeting dates, and establish per diem rates. The agenda includes ten public hearings regarding rezoning requests, interim use permits, and conditional use permit amendments.

• Elect Chair & Vice-Chair for 2026
• Set 2026 meeting calendar and per diem ($120 for meetings, $70 for site inspections)
• Rezone Christina Clark property (17483 64th St SW) from AG to Commercial-Recreational Shoreland
• Rezone Colleen Day property (5511 20th St NE) from AG to Agricultural/Residential
• Rezone Kraina Land property (3755 Briarwood Ave SE) from AG to Urban/Rural Transition

The Planning Commission elected Dan Mol as Chair and Dan Bravinder as Vice‑Chair, each by unanimous ballot. The 2026 meeting calendar and per‑diem rates ($120 for meetings, $70 for site inspections) were approved unanimously, and the December 18, 2025 minutes were adopted without dissent. The Commission accepted the Notice and Order of Denial for the rezoning application at 17483 64th St SW, with a 3‑1 vote.

• Elected Dan Mol Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Dan Bravinder Vice‑Chair (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 meeting calendar (unanimous)
• Set per‑diem $120 for meetings and $70 for site inspections
• Adopted December 18, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted Notice and Order of Denial for rezoning of 17483 64th St SW (3‑1)

County Board Workshops

The Board of Wright County Commissioners will meet for a workshop to discuss policy updates and technology demonstrations. The session includes a review of the county abatement policy and a demo of the Wright Access Point GIS application.

• County abatement policy revisions and resolution to delegate powers
• Ehlers Q4 2025 quarterly update
• Wright Access Point GIS application demonstration
• SAHA funding options
• Email distribution list memo

Health & Human Services Board and Advisory Committees

The Wright County Mental Health Advisory Council will meet to approve minutes, hear a presentation on Capitol Mental Health, and vote on proposed changes to the group's bylaws. The council also plans to discuss unmet needs and the upcoming Point In Time homeless count.

• Approval of MHAC minutes from 11.18.2025
• Capitol Mental Health Presentation – Nolan Mulligan
• Review of 2025 Unmet Needs list
• Voting on change to bylaws
• PIT (Point In Time) Homeless Count scheduled for January 28th 2026

Health & Human Services Board and Advisory Committees

The Wright County Health & Human Services Board will meet to approve minutes and discuss aging, radon, and SHIP programs. The meeting includes a special election and bylaw discussion.

• Approval of November minutes
• Presentation on Healthy Aging
• Radon Action Month presentation
• SHIP program discussion
• Bylaw discussion and special election

Health & Human Services Board and Advisory Committees

The Wright County Health & Human Services Advisory Committee will approve the September and November 2025 meeting minutes. Members will discuss the regular meeting days for 2026 and hear updates from the Mental Health Advisory Council, Public Health Task Force, and Minnesota Disability Council. An open forum will cover legislative priorities, a SNAP litigation update, and the director’s comments.

• Approve September 8, 2025 and November 10, 2025 HHSAC minutes
• Discuss meeting days for 2026
• Updates from Mental Health Advisory Council, Public Health Task Force, and MN Disability Council
• Open forum on legislative priorities and SNAP litigation update
• Director’s comments and items for next meeting

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will meet to elect leadership and set the 2026 meeting calendar. The board will also review five requests for zoning variances related to setbacks, building sizes, and land divisions.

• Variance for new home and accessory structure at 6356 Pilger Ave NW
• Variance for storage building at 10340 County Road 5 SW
• Variance for entitlement division on 25th St. SW
• Variance for storage building size at 4377 US Highway 12 SW
• Variance for entitlement division at 2678 State Highway 25 SE

Wright County Board

The Wright County Board will elect its 2026 chair and vice‑chair, approve the meeting schedule and committee assignments, and adopt several budget and finance actions. Key decisions include allocating ARP clean‑water funds, adjusting ARP project budgets, and approving contracts and permits. The board also considers a resolution to name January 6, 2026 Princess Kay of the Milky Way Day.

• Approve $99,064.68 ARP clean‑water nonpoint source funding (Approval of Use of ARP Funds from 01-099-493).
• Cancel WCAG-009 Wetland Restoration Near Granite Lake ($100,000) and increase WCAG-018 to $75,000 and WCAG-019 to $76,176 for county ditch realignments.
• Approve final payment of $103,925.80 to Allied Blacktop Company of Maple Grove under Contract No. 2502.
• Revoke the Conditional Use Permit for the solar energy farm developer (Planning & Zoning).
• Approve Resolution 26‑1 declaring January 6, 2026 as Malorie Thorson, Princess Kay of the Milky Way Day.