Wright County public meetings in 2025

Planning Commission

The Wright County Planning Commission will hold public hearings to consider several rezoning requests and use permits. These include proposals for residential rezoning, commercial operations, and a sand and gravel mining permit.

• MBE, Inc. petition for an Interim Use Permit to mine sand and gravel on 10.7 acres
• Joshua Perlich petition to convert a landscape nursery permit and add a contractor's yard with a 4,480 sq ft building
• Benjamin Simon petition for an Interim Use Permit for a fence and shed sales company at 2612 State Highway 55 SE
• Christina Clark petition to rezone 4.50 acres at 17483 64th St SW to Commercial-Recreational Shoreland District
• Duane Osgood petition for a Conditional Use Permit for a 90-foot retaining wall at 10709 30th St NW

Wright County Board

The Board of Wright County Commissioners will consider the 2026 budget, property tax levy, and salaries for the County Board, County Attorney, and Sheriff. The meeting includes public hearings regarding emergency sewer repairs and delinquent utility accounts in the City of St. Michael.

• Adoption of 2026 Property Tax Levy and 2026 Budget
• Public hearings for City of St. Michael emergency sewer repair and delinquent utility accounts
• Approval of cannabis retail registration for Altitude Dispensary in Monticello
• Approval of 2026-2028 Collective Bargaining Agreements for Operating Engineers Local No. 49 and Assistant County Attorneys Association
• Transfer of $38,255.87 from General Fund to Historian and Sewer Subordinate Funds

Board of Adjustment

The Wright County Board of Adjustment will first act on the minutes from its November 7, 2025 meeting. It will then hear seven applications requesting variances or a lot‑line adjustment, each citing specific sections of the Wright County Code of Ordinances. The board will decide whether to grant the requested changes to property setbacks, building uses, or boundaries.

• Joan K. Kotila – variance to allow an entitlement division that does not meet minimum road frontage at County Road 3 NW & County Road 35 W.
• Michael Fitzgerald – variance to convert a crawl space to a full basement within shoreland and side‑yard setbacks at 6997 Pilger Ave NW.
• Douglas Duske – variance to permit a feedlot and livestock building within 100 ft of a property line at 2681 80th St SW.
• Mary Spike – lot‑line adjustment to modify the property boundary between PID 201‑000‑281200 and PID 201‑000‑084101 at 9447 20th St NW.
• Aaron Horsch – variance to construct a storage building within the rear‑yard setback at 10340 County Road 5 SW.

The Board approved the November 7, 2025 meeting minutes. A variance request by Joan K. Kotila was moved to the end of the meeting. The Board granted Michael Fitzgerald’s variance to convert a crawl space to a full basement, conditioned on meeting septic standards and reducing impervious surface to 25% or less.

• Approved November 7, 2025 minutes (motion by Vick, seconded by Mol; Maue abstained)
• Moved Joan K. Kotila variance request to end of meeting (motion by Vick, seconded by Mol; carried unanimously)
• Granted variance for basement conversion, conditioned on septic compliance, required permits, and impervious surface ≤25% (motion by Neumann, seconded by Maue; vote: Aarestad, Neumann, Maue, Vick yes; Mol no; motion carried)

Wright County Board

The Wright County Board will vote on several consent‑agenda items, including the use of American Rescue Plan funds for a broadband "Last Mile" project and a clean‑water grant. It will also consider a land purchase adjacent to Harry Larson County Park, a new janitorial services contract, and multiple highway resolutions. Additional items include tree‑removal contracts and various appointments.

• Approve $650,000 ARP broadband "Last Mile" project and $9,000 clean‑water grant (ARP Funds 01‑099‑493)
• Approve purchase of a 40.71‑acre parcel adjacent to Harry Larson County Park
• Authorize three‑year janitorial services agreement with Squeaky Services starting Jan 1 2026
• Approve tree‑removal contracts: Tree Story Inc. for County Ditch 33 and Wuetherich Drainage LLC for County Ditch 23
• Adopt highway resolutions 25‑78 to 25‑77 for condemnation and local road improvement program sponsorships

The Wright County Board approved reimbursement of American Rescue Plan funds totaling $659,000 for clean‑water and broadband projects. It also adopted three highway‑related resolutions, set a public hearing for a new lake improvement district, and approved the purchase of a 40.71‑acre parcel adjacent to Harry Larson County Park. All actions passed with a 4‑0 vote while one commissioner was absent.

• Approved ARP fund reimbursement: $9,000 clean water, $650,000 broadband (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 25-78 for condemnation on County State Aid Highway 36 (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 25-79 supporting Deer Lake Dam replacement with rock‑arch rapids (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 25-80 for MnDOT Cooperative Construction Agreement 1060205 (4-0)
• Approved setting public hearing for Buffalo, Deer, Goose, and Mink Lake Improvement District (4-0)
• Approved purchase agreement for 40.71‑acre parcel adjacent to Harry Larson County Park (4-0)
• Approved three‑year Janitorial Services Agreement with Squeaky Services (via consent agenda, 4-0)
• Approved Health & Human Services consent agenda items (mental health council members, tobacco license renewals, seasonal liquor license) (4-0)

Planning Commission

The Wright County Planning Commission will consider several rezoning requests, interim use permits, and conditional use permits. The body will also act on the final plat of ZB Acres and the minutes from the October 23, 2025, meeting.

• Interim Use Permit for a 3 MW solar energy farm at xxxx County Rd 8 NW
• Interim Use Permit for MBE, Inc. to mine sand and gravel on approximately 10.7 acres
• Rezoning of 4.50 acres at 17483 64th St SW from General Agriculture to Commercial-Recreational Shoreland District
• Amendment to an Interim Use Permit for wine sales at 13617 Grover Ave NW
• Action to accept the final plat of ZB Acres

The commission reviewed a rezoning request for the Hatfield property and discussed the need for a wetland delineation and detailed site plans. Commissioners considered continuing the item, dismissing it, or proceeding to a vote, but no vote was recorded. The applicants asked for a continuation to the December meeting, and staff recommended dismissal and re‑application rather than a long continuation.

• No vote taken on the rezoning request (discussion only)
• Commission considered continuation, dismissal, or vote but recorded no outcome
• Applicants requested a continuation to the December meeting
• Staff recommended dismissal and re‑application due to timing constraints

County Board Workshops

The Wright County Board workshop will discuss several operational updates, including a review of fair reimbursement procedures and a revised framework for the opioid committee. Presentations will cover the GIS parcel and property management application, the 2024 Highway Department annual report, and an update on County Ditch #33 jurisdictional transfer. The board will also consider appointments to the Great River Regional Library Board.

• GIS parcel and property management application overview
• 2024 Highway Department annual report presentation
• County Ditch #33 jurisdictional transfer update
• Review of fair reimbursement procedures
• Revised opioid committee framework

The Wright County Board set a Committee of the Whole meeting for Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025. It also scheduled a meeting with legislative members for 9:00 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 12, 2026, and planned a leadership meeting to follow the Dec. 16 board meeting. All other agenda items were presented for information only and no formal actions were taken.

• Schedule Committee of the Whole meeting for Dec 16, 2025
• Schedule meeting with legislative members for Jan 12, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.
• Plan leadership meeting to follow Dec 16 County Board meeting

Wright County Board

The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss various administrative appointments, road improvement applications, and the use of opioid settlement funds for a jail monitoring system. The meeting also includes scheduling public hearings for sewer districts in the City of St. Michael.

• Proposal to use opioid settlement funds for a Reassurance Solutions Monitoring System
• Child and Teen Checkup Grant for $269,690
• Scheduling of two public hearings for City of St. Michael Sewer Subordinate Districts on December 16, 2025
• LRIP application sponsorships for Monticello Township, Marysville Township, City of Montrose, and Franklin Township
• Master Services Agreement with SRF Consulting, Inc. for Parks and Recreation projects

The Wright County Board unanimously approved using opioid settlement funds to purchase a Reassurance Solutions monitoring system. The board also adopted several resolutions sponsoring local road improvement programs in Monticello, Marysville, Montrose, and Franklin townships. Additional approvals included a charitable gambling application, a master services agreement for parks, and appointments to the Clearwater River Watershed District board and the Planning Commission.

• Approved use of opioid settlement funds for Reassurance Solutions monitoring system (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 25-73 proclaiming National GIS Day (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-74 sponsorship for Monticello Township LRIP (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-75 sponsorship for Marysville Township LRIP (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-76 sponsorship for City of Montrose LRIP (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-77 sponsorship for Franklin Township LRIP (5-0)
• Approved Master Services Agreement with SRF Consulting for parks (5-0)
• Approved appointment of Linda Strom to Clearwater River Watershed District board (consent agenda, 5-0)

Health & Human Services Board and Advisory Committees

The Health & Human Services Board will approve the agenda and minutes, then vote on making the Youth Coalition an official subcommittee of the Mental Health Advisory Council. The board will also discuss whether youth representatives should become voting members of MHAC. Additional topics include unmet needs, housing stabilization, and scheduling the 2026 meetings.

• Vote to make Youth Coalition an official subcommittee of MHAC
• Discussion on granting youth representatives voting rights on MHAC
• Unmet needs and possible solutions discussion
• Action item: finalize dates for 2026 MHAC meetings
• Action item: housing stabilization presented by Carl H.

The board voted to make the Youth Coalition an official subcommittee of the Mental Health Advisory Council. A new 2026 meeting schedule of five dates (Jan 13, Mar 10, Jun 9, Sep 8, Nov 10) was adopted. The agenda and prior minutes were also approved, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved agenda (motion carried)
• Approved minutes from 09.09.2025 (motion carried)
• Approved Youth Coalition as official subcommittee (motion carried)
• Approved 2026 meeting schedule: Jan 13, Mar 10, Jun 9, Sep 8, Nov 10 (motion carried)
• Motion to adjourn meeting carried

Health & Human Services Board and Advisory Committees

The Health & Human Services Advisory Committee will receive updates from the Mental Health Advisory Council and the Public Health Task Force. The board will review a quarterly financial report covering various revenue and expenditure streams. There is also a scheduled update regarding a federal shutdown.

• Quarterly financial report including waiver and public health revenue
• Out-of-home placement expenditures (OHP) review
• Mental Health Advisory Council update
• Public Health Task Force update
• Federal shutdown update

The board lacked a quorum, so the approval of the September 8 minutes and the agenda were both tabled. Updates were provided on the Mental Health Advisory Council, the Public Health Task Force, the third‑quarter financial report, and several open‑forum topics including the federal shutdown, housing stabilization services, and DHS performance metrics. No votes or formal actions were recorded beyond the tabling of items.

• Minutes approval tabled (no quorum)
• Agenda approval tabled (no quorum)

Health & Human Services Board and Advisory Committees

The Wright County Health & Human Services Board and Advisory Committees will hold a Public Health Task Force meeting on November 10, 2025. The agenda includes presentations on the Point in Time (PIT) Count, Community Dental Care, the Drug Free Communities Grant, and the Statewide Health Improvement Plan (SHIP). These items are listed for presentation and discussion, with no formal decisions noted. The meeting also covers routine business such as introductions, agenda approval, old business, and planning for the next meeting.

• Presentation on Point in Time (PIT) Count
• Presentation on Community Dental Care
• Presentation on Drug Free Communities Grant
• Presentation on Statewide Health Improvement Plan (SHIP)

The board voted to approve the meeting agenda and the October minutes, with all members in favor. A motion to adjourn was then made, seconded, and carried, ending the meeting at 9:48 a.m.

• Approved agenda and October minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Board of Adjustment

The Wright County Board of Adjustment will consider several requests for zoning variances and a lot line adjustment. These items involve property divisions, building setbacks, and shoreland requirements across French Lake, Maple Lake, Rockford, and Southside Townships.

• Variance for 3665 Pleason Ave NW regarding a '1 per 40' entitlement division
• Variance for County Road 3 NW & County Road 35 W regarding minimum road frontage
• Lot line adjustment for 5880 & 5922 Elder Ave NW
• Variance for 4706 Fillmore Ave NW to build a storage building in the shoreland setback
• Variance for 2078 Cameron Ave SE to build a home inside shoreland, road, and side yard setbacks

The Board approved the October 10, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. It denied the variance request from Allen & Carla Sundblad by adopting a Notice and Order for Denial, also unanimously. The variance request from Joan Kotila was postponed, with the Board voting to continue the item to the December 5, 2025 meeting. No decision was recorded for Jacob Swanson's lot line adjustment request.

• Approved October 10 minutes (unanimous)
• Denied Sundblad variance (unanimous)
• Continued Kotila variance to Dec 5 meeting (unanimous)
• No decision recorded on Swanson lot line adjustment

Wright County Board

The Wright County Board will vote on a consent agenda that includes a School Resource Officer contract for Kaleidoscope Charter School and other items such as budget amendments, vehicle acquisition, and rezoning proposals. Timed agenda items cover a joint powers agreement for Fairhaven Mill County Park, special assessments in Buffalo and Monticello, and a $39,000 engineering contract for County Ditch #33. The board will also hold public hearings on the 2026 Fees for Service schedule and adopt ordinance amendments related to zoning and dangerous dogs.

• Approve SRO contract for Kaleidoscope Charter School (remainder of 2025/2026 school year)
• Rezone Jennifer Gardner parcel (AG to R-1) and Benjamin Simon parcel (B-2 to I-1) in Rockford Township
• Authorize joint powers agreement with Stearns County for care of Fairhaven Mill County Park
• Accept Houston Engineering proposal for County Ditch #33, Not-to-Exceed $39,000
• Approve Wright County 2026 Fees for Service schedule

The Wright County Board voted 4-0 to adopt Resolution 25-72 urging the repeal of Minnesota's moratorium on nuclear energy production. It also approved a rezoning of a Rockford Township property (3-1) and a joint powers agreement with Stearns County for Fairhaven Mill County Park (4-0). Additional actions included two special assessment resolutions (both 4-0), a $39,000 ditch contract (4-0), an amendment to the county zoning code (Ordinance 25-4, 4-0), and the 2026 Fees for Service schedule (3-1).

• Approved Resolution 25-72 urging repeal of nuclear moratorium (4-0)
• Approved rezoning of Jennifer Gardner property to Urban/Rural Transition (3-1)
• Approved Joint Powers Agreement with Stearns County for Fairhaven Mill County Park (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-69 placing special assessment on Buffalo property (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-70 placing special assessment on Monticello property (4-0)
• Approved Houston Engineering proposal for County Ditch #33, $39,000 (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 25-4 amending subdivisions and zoning code (4-0)
• Approved Wright County 2026 Fees for Service schedule (3-1)

Planning Commission

The Wright County Planning Commission will discuss a proposed amendment to the county code covering subdivisions and Planned Unit Development districts. It will also hold public hearings on nine permit requests, including rezoning of agricultural and residential parcels and several interim or conditional use permits for storage, transmission line work, and solar farms.

• Rezoning petition by Jennifer Gardner to change 199 Jansen Ave SE from General Agriculture to Urban/Rural Transition (R‑1)
• Rezoning petition by George & Debra Hatfield to change 80th St NW and Baker Ave NW from Suburban Residential‑a (R2‑a) to Suburban Residential (R‑2)
• Interim Use Permit request by R2T2 Properties LLC for an 8‑acre outdoor storage yard at 3531 County Road 3 NW
• Conditional Use Permit request by Xcel Energy for moving ~205,000 cubic yards of material at 14772 County Road 8 NW for a transmission line storage yard
• Interim Use Permit requests by Emily Neuharth (US Solar) for two 3 MW solar farms at County Road 8 NW and Nevens Ave NW

The commission adopted the minutes from the October 2 meeting. It recommended approval to the County Board to rezone Jennifer Gardner's parcel from General Agriculture to Urban/Rural Transition and Benjamin Simon's parcel from General Business to General Industry. The Hatfield rezoning request was postponed to the November 20 meeting for a site inspection.

• Adopted October 2, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Recommended rezoning 215-000-031108 AG to R-1 (motion carried; 2 NAY: Mahlberg, Mol)
• Recommended rezoning 215-100-044204 B-2 to I-1 (motion carried unanimously)
• Continued Hatfield rezoning item to Nov 20 meeting (motion carried unanimously)

Wright County Board

The Wright County Board will consider a public hearing and vote to create the Crawford Lake Improvement District. The meeting also includes approvals for ARP fund reimbursements, a $114,400 payment to Corrective Asphalt Materials, and a contract for engineering services on Highway 55 reconstruction. Several ordinances on dangerous dogs and parks & recreation will be heard and published.

• Public hearing and vote to establish Crawford Lake Improvement District
• Approve reimbursement of $311,394 from ARP funds for Strong Healthy Communities project
• Authorize $114,400 final payment to Corrective Asphalt Materials, LLC
• Authorize engineering services contract with SRF Consulting for Highway 55 reconstruction
• Public hearings on amendments to the County Dangerous Dog and Parks & Recreation ordinances

The Wright County Board approved the minutes from the October 7 meeting and amended the agenda to add a Planning Commission appointment. It adopted the consent agenda items, appointed Charles Borrell to the Planning & Zoning Commission, and passed several resolutions covering open geospatial data, a wildlife land acquisition, and the dangerous dog ordinance. The board also approved the publication of the dangerous dog ordinance language and established the Crawford Lake Improvement District.

• Approved minutes from Oct 7, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved agenda amendment adding Planning Commission appointment (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items including Fleet/Asset Manager hiring and ARP fund reimbursement (5-0)
• Appointed Charles Borrell to Planning & Zoning Commission (3-2)
• Adopted Resolution 25-61 promoting free and open geospatial data (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 25-66 for Pelican Lake Wildlife Management Area land acquisition (5-0)
• Approved dangerous dog ordinance language and its publication (Resolution 25-64) (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-65 establishing Crawford Lake Improvement District (5-0)

County Board Workshops

The Board of Wright County Commissioners is meeting to review the 2026 fee schedule and a draft resolution for a GIS open data policy. The session includes updates on agricultural society disbursements and quarterly reviews.

• GIS open data draft resolution
• 2026 proposed fee schedules review
• Ag and drainage buffer fund expense review and equipment purchase recommendations
• 2026 per diem and mileage expenses resolution
• Update on 2025 disbursement to the Wright County Agricultural Society

The board reached consensus to advance the GIS Open Data Policy resolution to the October 21 meeting. It approved purchases of a TMK 200 tree shearer, a DJI Agras T30 spraying drone with trailer, and a Vermeer LP 573 vacuum excavator. The board removed civil penalties for alcohol license compliance and scheduled the 2026 fee schedule for a public hearing on November 4. It also approved amended per‑diem and mileage expense resolutions and updated AMC voting members.

• Move forward with GIS Open Data Policy resolution (consensus)
• Approve purchase of TMK 200 Tree Shearer
• Approve purchase of DJI Agras T30 Spraying Drone and enclosed trailer
• Approve purchase of Vermeer LP 573 SDT Vacuum Excavator
• Remove civil penalties for alcohol license compliance
• Advance 2026 fee schedule to public hearing on Nov 4
• Approve amended per diem and mileage expense resolutions
• Replace Chad Hausmann with Jami Goodrum and add Greg Kryzer as AMC voting members

Health & Human Services Board and Advisory Committees

The Public Health Task Force will meet to review the strategic plan and discuss Public Health Emergency Preparedness. The body will also welcome new members and a new Public Health Supervisor.

• Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP) presentation
• Strategic Plan Update
• Welcome of new member Wendy Winkelman and Supervisor Tina Prior

The Health & Human Services Board approved the meeting agenda and the August meeting minutes by unanimous consent of all members present. No other substantive actions were taken. The meeting was then adjourned at 10:15 a.m.

• Approved agenda and August minutes (unanimous approval)

Board of Adjustment

The Wright County Board of Adjustment will review nine applications for variances or a lot‑line adjustment. Requests include setbacks for new homes, an addition within a shoreland setback, a billboard sign in a prohibited district, and a “1 per 40” entitlement division that exceeds soil and size limits. One item seeks to adjust property lines between two parcels. The board will vote on each request at the October 10 meeting.

• Variance for a new single‑family dwelling at 7075 Pilger Ave NW (road and shoreland setbacks)
• Variance to erect a billboard sign at 14932 State Highway 55 NW (setback and prohibited district)
• Variance for a “1 per 40” entitlement division at 3665 Pleason Ave NW (exceeds prime soils and size limits)
• Variance for an addition within the shoreland building setback at 138 County Road 12 S
• Lot line adjustment between parcels at 5880 & 5922 Elder Ave NW

The Board approved the September 19, 2025 meeting minutes. It approved a variance for a new single‑family home at 7075 Pilger Ave NW, adding a condition for a stormwater management plan, with a unanimous vote. The Board also approved a variance to erect a billboard on 14932 State Highway 55 NW, with a 4‑1 vote. The variance request for Allen & Carla Sundblad was held over, and no decision was recorded for the John Daniels request.

• Approved September 19, 2025 Board of Adjustment minutes
• Approved variance for 7075 Pilger Ave NW single‑family dwelling, conditioned on stormwater plan (unanimous)
• Approved variance for billboard on 14932 State Highway 55 NW (4-1 vote)
• Held variance request for Allen & Carla Sundblad (no vote)
• No decision recorded on John Daniels variance request (pending)

Wright County Board

The Wright County Board will vote on authorizing the contract award and board chair signature for the 2026 roof replacement of the Law Enforcement Center and jail, to be performed by Palmer West Construction. The board will also consider several finance items, including ARP fund reimbursements and budget amendments, and will hold a public hearing on the proposed Crawford Lake Improvement District.

• Authorize contract award and board chair signature for LEC 2026 Roof Replacement – Palmer West Construction
• Approve reimbursement of ARP funds: $252,583.28 for broadband project and $42,400.00 for health and safety project
• Approve budget amendment 53 for Court Services
• Approve budget amendment 55 for intergovernmental expenditures
• Public hearing on proposed Crawford Lake Improvement District

The Wright County Board unanimously approved the meeting minutes, a charitable gambling permit for the Cardinal Athletic Foundation, and reimbursement of $252,583.28 ARP broadband funds. It also confirmed new members for the Opioid Settlement Advisory Council, proclaimed Oct 15, 2025 as County and Tribal Financial Worker & Case Aide Day, and scheduled a vote on creating the Crawford Lake Improvement District for Oct 21, 2025.

• Approved minutes from 9‑23‑2025 (4‑0)
• Approved charitable gambling application for Cardinal Athletic Foundation, Boathouse at 8980 HWY‑24 (4‑0)
• Approved ARP fund reimbursement $252,583.28 for broadband "Last Mile" project (4‑0)
• Approved new Opioid Settlement Advisory Council member Travis Hanson (4‑0)
• Adopted resolution proclaiming Oct 15, 2025 County & Tribal Financial Worker & Case Aide Day (4‑0)
• Scheduled vote on establishing Crawford Lake Improvement District for Oct 21, 2025 (4‑0)
• Approved final payment $114,400 to Corrective Asphalt Materials, LLC (4‑0)
• Set public hearing on fees for service schedule for Nov 4, 2025 (4‑0)

Planning Commission

The commission will first approve the September 11, 2025 meeting minutes. It will then hold public hearings on three land‑use petitions: a conditional use permit for a three‑lot subdivision at 6070 Pilger Ave NW, a rezoning request from General Agriculture to Urban/Rural Transition at 199 Jansen Ave SE, and an interim use permit to operate an auto‑sales and detailing lot at 15725 US Highway 12 SW.

• Conditional Use Permit for a three‑lot unplatted subdivision – 6070 Pilger Ave NW – Estate of Frank G. Lushine (owner: Cheryl D Lushine)
• Rezoning from General Agriculture (AG) to Urban/Rural Transition (R‑1) – 199 Jansen Ave SE – Jennifer Gardner
• Interim Use Permit to operate an auto sales and detailing lot – 15725 US Highway 12 SW – R3 Properties LLC

The commission adopted the September 11, 2025 minutes by unanimous vote. It approved a Conditional Use Permit for the Estate of Frank G. Lushine subdivision, adding a condition that structures must be set back 30 feet from the private easement centerline. The vote was unanimous. No decision was made on the rezoning request for Jennifer Gardner’s property; the matter was continued for further review.

• Adopted September 11, 2025 minutes – unanimous
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for three‑lot subdivision – unanimous
• Amended permit to include 30‑ft easement setback condition – unanimous

Wright County Board

The Wright County Board will vote on a $2,839,838.75 contract for roundabout improvements on County State‑Aid Highway 35, approve several ARP fund reimbursements and a budget amendment, and adopt the preliminary 2026 budget. Additional items include authorizing a joint powers agreement on cannabis enforcement, hiring back‑fill positions, and scheduling a public hearing for a new lake improvement district.

• Approve Contract No. 2505 for CSAH 35‑CSAH 8 roundabout improvements – $2,839,838.75 to New Look Contracting, Inc.
• Approve ARP fund reimbursement of $11,254.98 for stormwater work in Maple Lake Township
• Transfer $1,882,993.72 of 2019A bond funds from the Capital Improvement Fund to the Debt Service Fund
• Authorize signatures on a Joint Powers Agreement with Corinna Township for cannabis enforcement
• Adopt the preliminary 2026 budget and set a public hearing for the 2026 budget on Dec 11, 2025

The Wright County Board approved the preliminary 2026 budget and adopted Resolution 25‑56. It also approved several contracts for County Ditch #19 and adopted resolutions for National 4‑H Week and a criminal‑justice data agreement. Additionally, the board set a public hearing on the Truth and Taxation plan for December 11, 2025.

• Approved Resolution 25‑51 declaring Oct 5‑11 2025 as National 4‑H Week (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 25‑55 JPA for CJDN data network access (5-0)
• Approved Reach #1 Tree Removal contract $22,715 (4-1)
• Approved Reach #1 Repairs contract $20,950 (4-1)
• Approved Reach #2 Repairs contract $7,975 (4-1)
• Rejected all bids for Reach #4 Repairs (5-0)
• Approved Preliminary 2026 Budget & adopted Resolution 25‑56 (5-0)
• Set Truth and Taxation public hearing for Dec 11 2025 (5-0)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will consider several requests for variances and lot line adjustments. These include proposals for new homes, storage buildings, a billboard, and land divisions across multiple townships.

• Variance for a new home and septic area at 7075 Pilger Ave NW
• Variance for a billboard sign at 14932 State Highway 55 NW
• Lot line adjustment for properties on Quinn Ave NW
• Variance for an entitlement division at 11595 Clementa Ave SW
• Variance for a home addition at 4706 Redwood Ave NW

The Board approved the August 29 minutes unanimously. It continued two variance items to the October 10 meeting. It approved a lot‑line adjustment for the Wilson‑Gilbertson properties, conditioned on survey and township right‑of‑way vacating. It also approved a 10‑acre entitlement division for the Pearson property by a 2‑1 vote.

• Approved August 29 minutes (unanimous)
• Continued Anthony Ellis variance to Oct 10 meeting (unanimous)
• Continued Brad Hagfors billboard variance to Oct 10 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved lot‑line adjustment for Wilson‑Gilbertson properties (unanimous, conditioned on survey, administrative order, and township right‑of‑way vacating)
• Approved 10.0‑acre entitlement division for Pearson property (2‑1 vote: Vick & Aarestad in favor, Neumann opposed)

Planning Commission

The Wright County Planning Commission will hear public comments and consider petitions for several land‑use actions. Items include a conditional use permit for a three‑lot subdivision on Gov’t Lot A, a request to change an existing agricultural tourism permit to an interim use permit, a rezoning application from General Agriculture to Urban/Rural Transition, and an interim use permit for a home‑based massage therapy business. The commission will vote on each petition after the hearings.

• Conditional Use Permit for a three‑lot unplatted subdivision at 6070 Pilger Ave NW (Estate of Frank G. Lushine)
• Interim Use Permit request to expand weekend and weeknight events at 5834 Fairhill Dr SE (Johnathan Clander)
• Rezoning petition from General Agriculture to Urban/Rural Transition at 199 Jansen Ave SE (Jennifer Gardner)
• Interim Use Permit for a home‑based massage therapy business at 4665 Eaton Ave SE (Carrie Lynch)

The commission adopted the August 21 minutes unanimously. It voted to continue the Estate of Frank G. Lushine conditional use case to the October 2 meeting, also unanimously. The commission then unanimously approved converting the existing Conditional Use Permit for Johnathan Celander’s Commercial Agricultural Tourism use into an Interim Use Permit, adding a set of conditions for events, security, and agriculture activities.

• Adopted August 21 minutes (unanimous)
• Continued Estate of Frank G. Lushine case to Oct. 2 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved conversion of Celander Conditional Use Permit to Interim Use Permit with conditions (unanimous)

Health & Human Services Board and Advisory Committees

The Mental Health Advisory Council will discuss the new policy that, beginning August 1, providers may not bill clients for crisis services, though they may bill insurance. The board will also note the shift of meetings to a Teams format and confirm the next meeting date of November 18, 2025. No other decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Policy change: no client billing for crisis services effective August 1
• Meeting platform change: future meetings will use Teams instead of Zoom
• Schedule update: next MHAC meeting set for November 18, 2025

The board approved the meeting agenda after a motion by Tammi D. that was seconded by Cathy E.; the board also approved the minutes from 05.13.2025 after a motion by Cathy E. seconded by Brienne E.; the meeting was then adjourned following a motion by Breanna H. seconded by Nathalie M. All motions carried.

• Approved agenda (motion carries)
• Approved minutes from 05.13.2025 (motion carries)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carries)

County Board Workshops

The Wright County Board of Commissioners will hold a workshop to discuss legislative policy positions, including an amendment regarding assessor field safety. The meeting includes a closed session to negotiate the purchase of real property identified by specific parcel IDs.

• Closed session for real property negotiations
• Legislative policy position draft amendment
• Assessor field safety discussion
• MICA update presentation

The board scheduled an elected‑official‑salaries meeting for 1 pm on November 18, 2025 and a committee‑assignments workshop for the same day. Updates were provided by the Minnesota Inter‑County Association and the assistant county administrator on assessor safety. A closed‑session discussion covered several real‑property PID numbers. No formal decisions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

Wright County Board

The Board of Wright County Commissioners will consider awarding two highway contracts and scheduling a public hearing for the Crawford Lake Improvement District. The meeting includes decisions on property rezonings and the use of American Rescue Plan Act funds for water distribution in Delano.

• Award contract for CSAH 35-CSAH 8 Roundabout Improvements to New Look Contracting, Inc. for $2,839,838.75
• Award contract for HSIP Pedestrian and Bicycle Signal Improvements to Design Electric for $787,487.00
• Rezone Allen Dubbeldee property (Southside Twp.) from General Agriculture to Agricultural/Residential
• Rezone Xcel Energy property (Silver Creek Twp.) from General Business and Agricultural/Residential to General Industry
• Approve $239,443.00 in ARP funds for drinking water transmission and distribution in the City of Delano

The Wright County Board approved a $2,839,838.75 contract to New Look Contracting for roundabout improvements on County State‑Aid Highway 35‑8 (4‑1 vote). It also approved a $787,487 contract for pedestrian and bicycle signal upgrades (5‑0) and authorized $239,443 of ARP funds for a Delano drinking‑water project (5‑0). The board accepted two planning‑commission rezoning recommendations—Allen Dubbeldee property to Agricultural/Residential and an Xcel Energy parcel to General Industry (both 5‑0). Additional actions included scheduling a public hearing for a Crawford Lake improvement district, approving date changes for the Delano ARP grant, and authorizing final payment of $78,527.04 to New Look Contracting (all 5‑0).

• Approved $2,839,838.75 roundabout contract (4-1)
• Approved $787,487 pedestrian/bicycle signal contract (5-0)
• Approved $239,443 ARP fund reimbursement for Delano water project (5-0)
• Accepted rezoning of Allen Dubbeldee property to Agricultural/Residential (5-0)
• Accepted rezoning of Xcel Energy parcel to General Industry (5-0)
• Approved date changes for Delano ARP grant (5-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for Crawford Lake Improvement District (5-0)
• Approved final payment $78,527.04 to New Look Contracting (5-0)

Health & Human Services Board and Advisory Committees

The Wright County Health & Human Services Advisory Committee will approve the May 12, 2025 meeting minutes. It will receive updates from the Mental Health Advisory Council and the Public Health Task Force. The committee will also hear a Financial Services budget presentation for May 20, 2025 and a discussion of its impact on HHS.

• Approve 2025-05-12 HHSAC minutes
• Mental Health Advisory Council update (Carl Harju, Diane Erkens, Tarynn Anderson)
• Public Health Task Force update (Sarah Groshuesch)
• Financial Services 2025-05-20 budget presentation (Kim Johnson)
• Budget breakdown and impact to HHS (Jami Goodrum)

The board approved the September 8 meeting minutes and agenda. Carl Harju was re‑elected as Chair with Tammi Dahlman as Vice Chair. The committee approved the re‑hire of one of two vacant public health supervisor positions. No new staffing requests were approved.

• Approved 2025‑05‑12 minutes (motion carries)
• Approved meeting agenda (motion carries)
• Re‑elected Carl Harju as Chair, Tammi Dahlman as Vice Chair
• Approved re‑hire of one vacant public health supervisor position
• Closed the meeting (motion carries)

Board of Adjustment

The Wright County Board of Adjustment will consider eight applications. Four are new variance requests for storage buildings, a single‑family dwelling, a porch expansion, and a lot‑size expansion. One is a lot line adjustment for 9811 Endicott Ave NW. Each request cites specific sections of Chapter 155, Title XV of the Wright County Code of Ordinances.

• Lot line adjustment at 9811 Endicott Ave NW to add land from PID 216-000-172401 to PID 216-000-172100
• Variance for a new single‑family dwelling at 7075 Pilger Ave NW within road and shoreland setbacks
• Variance to replace and enlarge the screen porch and deck at 2976 24th St SE
• Variance to construct a new storage building at 3821 Donnelly Dr NW within the road setback
• Variance to transfer land and expand the existing lot at 7589 & 7543 Baker Ave beyond the maximum allowed size

The Board approved the replacement of an 8 ft × 24 ft screen porch with a 16 ft × 32 ft porch and the replacement of an 8 ft × 30 ft deck with a new 12 ft × 32 ft deck for Shaun Hanson, voting 4‑1. The Board denied Rodney Hebrink’s request to adjust the lot line between PID 216‑000‑172401 and PID 216‑000‑172100, unanimously. The Board continued Anthony Ellis’s variance request to the September 19 meeting, unanimously. The Board approved the August 8 minutes with the noted change, unanimously.

• Approved August 8 minutes with change (unanimous)
• Denied Rodney Hebrink lot line adjustment (unanimous)
• Continued Anthony Ellis variance to Sep 19 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved Shaun Hanson screen porch and deck replacement (4‑1)

Planning Commission

The Wright County Planning Commission will consider a series of public hearing items, including rezoning petitions, conditional use permits, and interim use permits for various properties. The most significant agenda item is Xcel Energy’s request to rezone land near Locke Lake from General Business and Agricultural/Residential to General Industry. The commission will also review rezoning and use permit requests from private landowners and companies across the county.

• Rezoning of 14772 County Road 8 NW (Xcel Energy) to General Industry (I‑1)
• Rezoning of 3755 Briarwood Ave SE (Kraina Land LLC) from Agriculture to Urban/Rural Transition
• Conditional Use Permit for a retaining wall at 62nd St NW (Russell Malecha)
• Interim Use Permit for a sand and gravel mining operation at 13242 25th St SW (North Fork LLC/Kyle & Beth Ashwill)
• Conditional Use Permit for a three‑lot subdivision at 6070 Pilger Ave NW (Estate of Frank G. Lushine)

The commission adopted the July 31, 2025 minutes unanimously. It dismissed the KRAINA LAND LLC rezoning request without prejudice at the applicant’s request, also unanimously. The commission voted to continue the Johnathan Celander conditional‑use amendment request to the September 11 meeting for a site inspection. It approved a recommendation to the County Board to rezone the Dubbeldee tax parcels north of County Road 3 from General Agriculture to Agricultural Residential with a Shoreland Overlay, unanimously.

• Adopted July 31, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Dismissed KRAINA LAND LLC rezoning request without prejudice (unanimous)
• Continued Johnathan Celander amendment request to Sep 11 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved recommendation to rezone Dubbeldee parcels to Agricultural Residential with S‑2 overlay (unanimous)

Wright County Board

The Board will discuss road infrastructure projects, including a TEDI application for the CSAH 35 realignment and an agreement for County Highways 137/37. Other agenda items include zoning ordinance amendments and the appointment of a canvassing board for the August 26 special primary election.

• Approval of $1,500,000 in Local Road Improvement Program (LRIP) funds
• Action on Ordinance 25-3 amending Land Use and Zoning code
• Agreement between Wright County and cities of Otsego and Albertville for County Highways 137/37
• Joint Powers Agreement with Victor Township for cannabis enforcement and regulation
• Grant end date change for Maple Lake Township Surface Transportation Grant ($28,479.68)

The Wright County Board approved the acquisition of a 41‑acre parcel for Harry Larson Park at $287,000. It also approved multiple highway and grant resolutions, a joint powers agreement for cannabis enforcement, and appointed two commissioners to the August 26 special primary election canvassing board.

• Approved acquisition of 41‑acre parcel for Harry Larson Park ($287,000) (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-48 authorizing TEDI application (~$0.5 M) (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-49 for $1,500,000 LRIP road funds (5-0)
• Approved Joint Powers Agreement with Victor Township for cannabis enforcement (5-0)
• Approved Budget Amendment 44 for highway projects (5-0)
• Approved appointment of Commissioners Holland and Schoen to Canvassing Board (5-0)
• Authorized Special Archery Hunt for 2025 (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 25-3 amendment to County Zoning Code (5-0)

Board of Adjustment

The Wright County Board of Adjustment will consider five applications: three variances to build or enlarge homes that do not meet current setback rules, one request to renew an expired variance for a larger homesite, and one lot‑line adjustment to add land to an existing parcel. Each request cites specific sections of Chapter 155, Title XV, of the Wright County Code of Ordinances.

• Variance for 7075 Pilger Ave NW to build a single‑family home within road and shoreland setbacks
• Variance for 5256 Quinn Ave NW to build a single‑family home within shoreland setback and with a lower floor elevation
• Variance for 2976 24th St SE to replace and enlarge a screen porch and deck within side‑yard and shoreland setbacks
• Lot‑line adjustment for 9811 Endicott Ave NW to add land from PID 216‑000‑172401 to PID 216‑000‑172100
• Renewal of expired variance for 5166 20th St NE to increase homesite size on an AG‑zoned parcel

The Board approved the minutes from the July 18, 2025 meeting. After extensive discussion of the variance request for 7075 Pilger Ave NW, the Board voted to continue the item to the August 29, 2025 meeting. No final decision on the variance was made.

• Approved July 18, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Continued Anthon Ellis variance request to Aug 29 meeting (unanimous)

Wright County Board

The Wright County Board will consider awarding Contract 25‑06 (SAP 086‑637‑038) to rebuild County Road 137 between I‑94 and Marx Avenue NE. The agenda includes the engineer’s estimate detailing line‑item costs for utility coordination, mobilization, earthwork, pipe removal, drainage, pavement, and related materials. The decision will finalize the contract and funding for the highway project.

• Award Contract 25‑06 for CR 137 reconstruction (I‑94 to Marx Ave NE)
• Engineer’s estimate lists total cost items such as $500,000 mobilization and $1,800,000 aggregate base
• Utility coordination budgeted at $10,000
• Pavement removal and replacement items totaling several hundred thousand dollars
• Drainage structure design and installation items

The Wright County Board approved Contract 25-06 (SAP 086-637-038) for reconstruction of County Road 137 between I-94 and Marx Avenue NE. The motion was made by Commissioner Holland, seconded by Commissioner Diedrick, and passed with four votes in favor and none against; Commissioner Schoen was absent. No other actions were taken at the meeting.

• Awarded Contract 25-06 for CR 137 reconstruction (4-0, Schoen absent)

Planning Commission

The Wright County Planning Commission will approve the minutes from its July 10, 2025 meeting. It will hold public hearings on several rezoning and permit petitions, including requests from Allen Dubbeldee, Kraina Land LLC, Skies Limit LLC, Remle Holdings LLC, Christopher Rasset, and Bruce L. Schut. The commission will also review proposed amendments to Chapter 155 of the Wright County zoning ordinance covering backyard chickens, antennas, soils of statewide importance, and dynamic signs.

• Rezoning petition by Allen Dubbeldee for parcels 217-000-044400, 217-000-091202, 217-000-091205 at 11066 Pittman Ave NW (Lake Caroline) from General Agriculture to Agricultural/Residential with S‑2 overlay
• Rezoning petition by Kraina Land LLC for 32.43 acres at 3755 Briarwood Ave SE (Crawford Lake) from General Agriculture to Urban/Rural Transition with S‑2 overlay
• Conditional Use Permit petition by Skies Limit LLC for a 4‑lot residential Planned Unit Development at Baker Ave NW (Silver Creek) with roadway extension
• Interim Use Permit petition by Remle Holdings LLC for a riding academy with equine‑assisted services at 9423 Darrow Ave SE (Franklin)
• Proposed amendments to Wright County zoning ordinance (Chapter 155, amendment 25‑3) addressing backyard chickens, antennas, soils of statewide importance, and dynamic signs

The commission adopted the July 11 minutes unanimously. It continued two rezoning petitions (Dubbeldee and Kraina Land) to the August 21 meeting, also unanimously. It approved a conditional use permit for Skies Limit LLC’s 4‑lot subdivision with several conditions, with four commissioners voting yes and one abstaining. It also continued the interim use permit for Remle Holdings LLC to August 21 pending township input.

• Adopted July 11, 2025 minutes – unanimous
• Continued Allen Dubbeldee rezoning petition to Aug 21 – unanimous
• Continued Kraina Land LLC rezoning petition to Aug 21 – unanimous
• Approved conditional use permit for Skies Limit LLC (The Enclave at Lake Ida) – Mol, Holland, Bravinder, Felger voted yes; Greninger abstained
• Continued Remle Holdings LLC interim use permit to Aug 21 – unanimous

Wright County Board

The Wright County Board will approve the use of $131,290 in American Rescue Plan Act funds for stormwater and broadband projects, authorize a $444,000 radiological emergency preparedness grant, and consider rezoning two properties from agricultural to residential use.

• Approve $131,290 ARP funds for Silver Creek stormwater and Frontier broadband
• Authorize $444,000 radiological emergency preparedness grant
• Consider rezoning 5.6 acres to R-1 Urban/Rural Transition
• Authorize Joint Powers Agreement with Franklin Township for cannabis enforcement
• Approve Resolution 25-45 for Minnesota DOT construction agreement

The Wright County Board unanimously approved a joint powers agreement with Franklin Township for cannabis enforcement. It also approved two American Rescue Plan reimbursements totaling $131,290, and adopted rezoning changes for parcels in Silver Creek and Southside townships. Several resolutions were adopted, including park donation acceptance, a MnDOT construction agreement, and health‑human services donations and proclamations. The board rescheduled the Budget Committee meeting to August 13.

• Approved joint powers agreement with Franklin Township for cannabis enforcement (5-0)
• Approved $24,585 ARP stormwater reimbursement for Silver Creek Township (5-0)
• Approved $106,705 ARP broadband reimbursement for Frontier (5-0)
• Approved rezoning of Silver Creek parcels to Agricultural Residential (4-2)
• Approved rezoning of Southside parcels to Suburban Residential (5-1)
• Adopted Resolution 25-47 accepting park donations (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 25-45 approving MnDOT cooperative construction agreement (5-0)
• Adopted Health & Human Services Resolution HHS 25-08 proclaiming August 2025 Child Support Awareness Month (5-0)

Board of Adjustment

The Wright County Board of Adjustment will act on the minutes from its June 27, 2025 meeting. It will consider five variance applications that seek permission to build or add structures within shoreland building setbacks, road setbacks, or below required floor elevations. The requests involve properties at 7856 Norris Ave NW, 13010 79th St NW, 7075 Pilger Ave NW, 5256 Quinn Ave NW, and 10820 Ellingwood Ave NW.

• Variance for 7856 Norris Ave NW (Robert O’Connor & Dana Strand‑O’Connor) to convert a crawl space into livable space within the shoreland building setback.
• Variance for 13010 79th St NW (Jodi A Wallner) to add to the home within the road setback.
• Variance for 7075 Pilger Ave NW (Jeffrey & Stacy Harmsen) to construct a new single‑family dwelling within road and shoreland setbacks, with septic area within the home setback.
• Variance for 5256 Quinn Ave NW (Robert & Mary Kay T. Morris) to build a new single‑family dwelling within the shoreland setback, with a lower floor elevation and a holding tank.
• Variance for 10820 Ellingwood Ave NW (Gary J & Carol A Nierengarten) to add to the existing home within the shoreland building setback.

The Board of Adjustment unanimously approved Robert O'Connor's request to convert his crawl space into livable space, with conditions on deck placement, surveys, elevation, and septic compliance. The board also approved Joseph Lindell's variance to add a 14 ft × 14 ft four‑season addition to his home, with a 3‑1 vote (Greninger, Aarestad, Vick in favor; Neumann opposed). Both decisions were recorded as motions carried.

• Approved Robert O'Connor variance to convert crawl space (unanimous)
• Approved Joseph Lindell variance for 14 ft × 14 ft addition (3‑1 vote)

Planning Commission

The Wright County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider several zoning and use petitions. The first item is Paula Dalbec’s request to rezone 5957 35th St NE from Suburban Residential (R‑2a) to Urban/Rural Transition (R‑1). Additional items include rezoning petitions for properties at 5191 Christen Ave NE, 3755 Briarwood Ave SE, an interim use permit for 1257 60th St NE, and a conditional use permit for a two‑lot subdivision on Meridian Ave N. The commission will also take action on the June 12, 2025 minutes.

• Paula Dalbec – rezoning 5957 35th St NE from Suburban Residential (R‑2a) to Urban/Rural Transition (R‑1)
• David Radziej – rezoning 5191 Christen Ave NE from General Agriculture (AG) with S‑2 overlay to Suburban Residential‑a (R2‑a) with S‑2 overlay
• Rachael Hartwig – interim use permit for home‑based massage therapy at 1257 60th St NE
• Kraina Land LLC – rezoning 3755 Briarwood Ave SE (32.43 acres) from General Agriculture (AG) with S‑2 overlay to Urban/Rural Transition (R‑1) with S‑2 overlay
• Robert Carlson – conditional use permit for a two‑lot unplatted subdivision on Meridian Ave N

The commission unanimously adopted the minutes from the June 12, 2025 meeting. It voted 3‑2 to adopt the staff findings and recommend that the County Board deny Paula Dalbec’s request to rezone 5957 35th St NE from Suburban Residential (R‑2a) to Urban/Rural Transition (R‑1). No decision was recorded on the rezoning request submitted by David Radziej for 5191 Christen Ave NE.

• Adopt June 12, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Recommend denial of rezoning request for 5957 35th St NE (vote 3-2)

Wright County Board

The Board will conduct a public hearing and consider adopting amendments to Ordinance 112 regarding cannabis registration and regulation. Other business includes highway project awards and a grant application for site demolition.

• Public hearing and adoption of Ordinance 112: Cannabis Regulation and Registration
• Grant application to MN DEED for demolition of the Old GC Site with up to $1M in matching funds
• Reimbursement of $87,734 in ARP funds for stormwater in Monticello Township
• Award of Corinna Township State Park Road Account Project to Knife River Corporation
• Proposed emergency slow-no-wake restriction on Buffalo Lake

The Wright County Board adopted Amendment 25-2 to Ordinance 112, establishing cannabis registration and regulation procedures. It also denied a new tobacco license, suspended an existing tobacco license for seven days, and approved several infrastructure, financial, and staffing actions including a highway variance, a park‑road contract, a grant application, and the purchase of the French Lake Shop. Votes were unanimous on most items, with the French Lake Shop purchase passing 4‑1 and the building inspector hire passing 3‑2.

• Adopted Wright County Ordinance 112 Amendment 25-2 (5-0)
• Denied Costless Tobacco Shop license (5-0)
• Approved 7‑day suspension of VIP Tobacco license (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-39 variance for Maple Lake Township project (5-0)
• Awarded Corinna Township State Park Road project to Knife River Corp (5-0)
• Approved purchase agreement for French Lake Shop (4-1)
• Approved hiring of building inspector for Planning & Zoning (3-2)
• Approved Resolution 25-41 grant application and up to $1 M matching funds (5-0)

Wright County Board

The Wright County Board of Commissioners will consider a Large Group Assembly Permit for the Terning Family Farms 115th Anniversary Celebration. The board will review requests for variances regarding fenced grounds, vehicle barriers, and the application timeline.

• Approval of Large Group Assembly Permit for Terning Family Farms
• Requirement of a $25,000 bond for the Terning Family Farms permit
• Scheduling of a public hearing for the County Ditch #19 Repair Report on August 14, 2025

The board approved the consent agenda with a 4‑0 vote. It also approved a large‑group assembly permit for the Terning Family Farms 115th Anniversary Celebration by a 4‑0 vote. The scheduling of the public hearing on County Ditch #19 was tabled until the July 8 meeting.

• Consent agenda approved (4 aye, 0 nay, 1 absent)
• Large‑group assembly permit for Terning Family Farms approved (4 aye, 0 nay, 1 absent)
• Scheduling of County Ditch #19 public hearing tabled (decision deferred to July 8)

Board of Adjustment

The Wright County Board of Adjustment will review seven applications involving lot line adjustments and variances. Requests include adjustments for CAP Custom Homes, Gerald Brinkman, and Sally Engen, and variances for new construction, septic systems, and home additions for several property owners. The board will decide whether to approve each request under the county zoning code.

• Lot line adjustment for CAP Custom Homes, 15095 64th St NW, lots 011 & 012
• Variance for CAP Custom Homes to build a new home and Type IV septic system at the same address
• Variance for Benjamin Arnold to add a deck, breezeway, and attached garage at 2318 62nd St NW
• Lot line adjustment for Gerald Brinkman to create a backlot division at 12257 & 12296 Hart Ave NW
• Variance for Christine Wildes to install a septic system within the lake setback at 314 77th St SE

The Board of Adjustment unanimously approved the minutes from the June 6, 2025 meeting. Later, members voted 4‑1 to table the lot‑line adjustment request for 15095 64th St NW, postponing any decision until after Item 2 is discussed.

• Approved June 6, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled lot‑line adjustment request (vote 4‑1)

Wright County Board

The Wright County Board will vote on the purchase of PID 103069001040, authorizing $1,125,000 and additional smaller allocations from General Reserve Funds. It will also consider a rezoning recommendation for Skies Limit LLC property in Silver Creek Township and approve $119,579 of ARP funds for community‑violence interventions. Additional items include highway contract approvals, a Local Option Sales Tax resolution, and several liquor license approvals.

• Approve purchase of PID 103069001040 with $1,125,000 from General Reserve Funds plus $35,000, $8,000, $5,000, and $2,500 for related expenses
• Accept Planning Commission recommendation to rezone Skies Limit LLC property (Tax Parcel 216-000-114100) from AG/S‑2 to R‑1/S‑2 and A/R/S‑2
• Approve reimbursement of $119,579 ARP funds for Community Violence Interventions (Fund 01-099-493-8498)
• Approve addition of a 3,000‑foot segment of CSAH 40 to Contract No. 25‑01 with Knife River Corporation (2025 Pavement Preservation)
• Adopt Local Option Sales Tax Resolution #25‑36

The board approved the purchase of property PID #103069001040, authorizing $1,125,000 from general reserve funds plus smaller allocations, with a 4‑aye, 1‑nay vote. It also approved revisions to the commissioners’ meeting schedule, authorized signatures on an Oracle licensing agreement, and accepted a planning‑commission recommendation to rezone a Skies Limit LLC parcel. Several highway actions were approved—including an offer to sell, a MnDOT easement, a 3,000‑foot CSAH 40 segment, and a local‑option sales‑tax resolution—each with unanimous 5‑aye votes.

• Approved purchase of PID #103069001040 with $1,125,000 funding (4‑aye, 1‑nay)
• Approved revisions to County Board meeting schedule (5‑aye)
• Authorized signatures on Oracle licensing agreement (5‑aye)
• Accepted planning commission recommendation to rezone Skies Limit LLC property
• Approved Highway Engineer offer to sell and memorandum of conditions (5‑aye)
• Approved Resolution 25‑38 for Highway easement to MnDOT on TH25 (5‑aye)
• Approved addition of 3,000‑foot segment of CSAH 40 to Contract 25‑01 (5‑aye)
• Approved Local Option Sales Tax Resolution #25‑36 (5‑aye)

Planning Commission

The Wright County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on ten petitions. Items include converting a conditional use permit for a mini‑storage facility to an interim use permit, rezoning several residential and agricultural parcels, and approving an interim use permit for mining and aggregate stockpiling. Each petition will be reviewed according to the Wright County Code of Ordinances.

• Matt Brummer – petition to convert a Conditional Use Permit for mini‑storage to an Interim Use Permit at 1605 Highway 55 NE
• Paula Dalbec – petition to rezone 5957 35th St NE from Suburban Residential (R‑2a) to Urban/Rural Transition (R‑1)
• Maddie Mithun – petition to amend an Interim Use Permit to expand commercial agricultural tourism at 4875 37th Street SE
• North Fork LLC – petition for an Interim Use Permit for mining and aggregate stockpiling at 17th St SW & 13242 25th St SW
• Kraina Land LLC – petition to rezone 3755 Briarwood Ave SE from General Agriculture (AG) with S‑2 overlay to Urban/Rural Transition (R‑1) with S‑2 overlay

The commission adopted the May 22, 2025 minutes, with Mahlberg abstaining and the motion carried. It approved the conversion of the existing conditional use permit at 1605 Highway 55 NE to an interim use permit for a self‑storage facility, adding three conditions, by unanimous vote. The commission also voted unanimously to continue the Kraina Land LLC rezoning request to the July 10, 2025 meeting for a site inspection.

• Adopted May 22, 2025 minutes (Mahlberg abstained, motion carried)
• Approved conversion of conditional use permit to interim use permit for self‑storage at 1605 Highway 55 NE (unanimous)
• Continued Kraina Land LLC rezoning request to July 10, 2025 meeting for site inspection (unanimous)

County Board Workshops

The Wright County Board will schedule meetings as needed and set the date for the December 2025 workshop. It will hold a quarterly ELHERS discussion, review claim reports, and discuss the Pelican Lake OHW project. The board will also receive legislative news updates.

• Schedule meetings as needed
• Quarterly ELHERS discussion
• Review claim reports
• Pelican Lake OHW workshop discussion
• Schedule December 2025 workshop

The board scheduled new dates for regular meetings in July, August, September and December, replacing previously set dates. Staff was directed to use a slimmed‑down claims report for board agendas. The board decided not to challenge the Minnesota DNR’s high water mark on Pelican Lake. The public Truth in Taxation meeting was moved to December 11, 2025 at 6 p.m.

• Scheduled Regular County Board Meeting for July 8, 2025, replacing July 15
• Scheduled Budget Committee of the Whole for August 12, 2025, replacing the August 12 workshop
• Scheduled Regular County Board Meeting for September 9, 2025, replacing September 2
• Scheduled County Board Workshop for September 9, 2025 at 10:30 a.m., changing time from 9:00 a.m.
• Scheduled Regular County Board Meeting for September 23, 2025, replacing September 16
• Directed staff to use a slimmed‑down claims report for County Board agendas
• Decided not to challenge the Minnesota DNR high water mark on Pelican Lake
• Moved the public Truth in Taxation meeting to December 11, 2025 at 6 p.m.

Health & Human Services Board and Advisory Committees

The Public Health Task Force will meet to review the Community Health Improvement Plan and Child & Teen Checkups. The board will also receive a legislative overview.

• Community Health Improvement Plan presentation by Joel Torkelson
• Child & Teen Checkup (CTC) discussion by Patty Malecek
• Legislative Overview by Sarah Grosshuesch

The Wright County Health & Human Services Public Health Task Force unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the May 2025 minutes. A motion to adjourn was then passed, ending the meeting at 10:25 a.m. No new or old business items were acted upon.

• Approved agenda and May minutes (unanimous vote)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:25 a.m. (motion passed)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will consider several requests for variances related to lake, road, and side yard setbacks. These requests involve the construction of new homes, home additions, and storage buildings across various townships.

• Variance for storage building and deck at 1098 44th St NE
• Variance to convert crawl space to livable space at 7856 Norris Ave NW
• Variance for home additions at 7595 Quinn Ave NW and 13010 79th St NW
• Lot line adjustment and variance for a new home and septic system at 15095 64th St NW
• Variance for a deck, breezeway, and garage at 2318 62nd St NW

The Board approved the corrected minutes from the May 9 meeting unanimously. It approved a variance for Nick and Marina Jepson to build a 24 × 36 ft storage building and a 16 × 45 ft angled deck, conditioned on a stormwater management plan. The Board also voted to continue Robert O’Connor’s variance request until the July 18, 2025 meeting.

• Approved corrected May 9, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Jepson storage building and deck variance, conditioned on stormwater plan (3‑1)
• Continued O’Connor variance request to July 18, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• No decision recorded for Hollenhorst variance request

Wright County Board

The Wright County Board will award Contract No. 25-04 for the CSAH 8 Bridge Replacement Project and approve a $37,234 Stantec inspection service amendment. Commissioners will adopt Ordinance 25-1 amending the county zoning code and approve several 2025 liquor licenses. A public hearing is scheduled for June 24 to update the Local Option Sales Tax transportation project list. Additional items include a farm family resolution, a cannabis ordinance hearing, and various committee minutes.

• Award Contract No. 25-04 for the CSAH 8 Bridge Replacement Project
• Approve $37,234 additional services to Stantec Consulting for bridge inspection
• Adopt Ordinance 25-1 amending County Code Chapter 155 (Land Use and Zoning)
• Approve 2025 seasonal liquor licenses for multiple establishments
• Schedule public hearing on June 24 to update the LOST transportation project list

The Wright County Board approved several items, including minutes from the May 20 meeting with added recommendations, a resolution naming the Matter Family as 2025 Farm Family of the Year, and the award of Contract No. 25‑04 for the CSAH 8 bridge replacement. The board also adopted the 2026‑2028 Community Health Improvement Plan, approved multiple 2025 liquor licenses, revised the regular meeting schedule, set the agenda for a June 10 workshop, and scheduled a public hearing on June 24 to update the LOST transportation project list.

• Approved minutes from May 20 2025 with changes (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution #25‑35 proclaiming Matter Family Farm as 2025 Wright County Farm Family of the Year (5-0)
• Awarded Contract No. 25‑04 for CSAH 8 Bridge Replacement Project (5-0)
• Adopted 2026‑2028 Community Health Improvement Plan (5-0)
• Approved 2025 liquor licenses for several establishments including Cokato Town & Country Club and Norm's Wayside (5-0)
• Approved revisions to the regular County Board meeting schedule (5-0)
• Scheduled public hearing on June 24 2025 to update LOST Transportation Project list (5-0)
• Set agenda for June 10 2025 County Board workshop (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Wright County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on several permit and rezoning requests. Items include interim use permits for a contractor’s yard, a trailer sales operation, and a mining expansion, as well as conditional use permits for a dwelling relocation and a mini‑storage conversion. The commission will also consider rezoning applications for agricultural and residential‑recreational districts.

• Interim Use Permit for Jered J. Brenny to operate a non‑commercial contractor’s yard at 1436 72nd St SE (16,000 sq ft storage).
• Conditional Use Permit for Randall Stoick (RSS Properties LLC) to place a single‑family dwelling on 12402 Duffield Ave NW.
• Interim Use Permit for Caleb Wright to run a trailer and shed sales operation at 15007 County Road 27 NW.
• Rezoning of Parcel F (Baker Ave NW) from General Agriculture to Agricultural/Residential with a Rural Planned Unit Development overlay (Skies Limit LLC).
• Interim Use Permit to expand sand & gravel mining by ~1.5 acres, removing ~20,000 cubic yards at 7979 State Highway 25 NE (Kolles Sand & Gravel, Inc.).

The Wright County Planning Commission adopted the May 1, 2025 minutes and unanimously approved three permits: an interim use permit for Jered Brenny’s non‑commercial contractor yard, a conditional use permit for Randall Stoick’s relocated single‑family dwelling, and an interim use permit for Caleb Wright’s trailer and shed sales operation. The rezoning request for Parcel F (Skies Limit LLC) was deferred to the June 12 meeting for further consideration.

• Adopted May 1, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved interim use permit for Jered Brenny’s contractor yard with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permit for Randall Stoick’s relocated single‑family dwelling with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved interim use permit for Caleb Wright’s trailer and shed sales operation with conditions (unanimous)
• Deferred rezoning request for Parcel F (Skies Limit LLC) to June 12 meeting (no vote)

Wright County Board

The Board of Commissioners will discuss amending the Land Use and Zoning code and approve several property condemnations for county roads. The meeting also includes the appointment of a new County Surveyor and approval of broadband funding.

• Reimbursement of $195,000 in ARP funds for the Broadband 'Last Mile' Project-Frontier
• Action on Ordinance 25-1 amending Chapter 155 - Land Use and Zoning
• Resolution 25-30 for condemnation on CSAH 8 and CSAH 35
• Resolution 25-31 for condemnation on County Road 137
• Appointment of Charles Webb as Wright County Surveyor

The Wright County Board unanimously approved the use of $195,000 ARP funds for the "Last Mile" broadband project. It also confirmed the appointment of Charles Webb as County Surveyor and approved several road‑related condemnations and an agency agreement for fund exchanges. Additional approvals included a snowmobile grant authority, a zoning code amendment, and Ditch Committee recommendations.

• Approved $195,000 ARP broadband "Last Mile" project (5-0)
• Appointed Charles Webb as County Surveyor (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-30 condemning land for CSAH 8 and CSAH 35 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-31 condemning land for County Road 137 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-32 agency agreement to exchange federal for state aid funds (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-33 authorizing Parks Director to sign snowmobile grant applications (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 25-1 amending Chapter 155 zoning code (5-0)
• Approved Ditch Committee recommendation to contact landowners for outlet engineering (5-0)

Health & Human Services Board and Advisory Committees

The Mental Health Advisory Council will consider electing a chair and vice‑chairperson, review sub‑committee reports, discuss the 2024 Unmet Needs List presentation, and address quorum and attendance requirements. The meeting will also set the next meeting date for September 9, 2025.

• Election for Chair and Vice Chairperson per MHAC bylaws
• Youth Subcommittee report
• Discussion of the 2024 Unmet Needs List presentation to the Board
• Quorum/attendance discussion for voting members
• Scheduling of the next MHAC meeting on September 9, 2025

The board approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from November 2024 and March 2025. Members voted to keep Carl as Chair and to elect Tammi as Vice Chair. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved agenda (motion by Tammi, seconded by Cathy)
• Approved November 2024 and March 2025 minutes (motion by Tammi, seconded by Breanna)
• Approved Carl to remain Chair (motion by Tammi, seconded by Cathy)
• Approved Tammi as Vice Chair (motion by Kirby, seconded by Carl)
• Approved adjournment (motion by Tammi, seconded by Cathy)

County Board Workshops

The Wright County Board will schedule meetings as needed, discuss the audit status, review the budget amendment workflow, and finalize dates for the 2025 budget meetings. The agenda also includes consideration of the Employment and Training Services contract. All items are slated for discussion during the May 13, 2025 workshop.

• Schedule meetings as needed
• Discussion on audit status
• Review budget amendment workflow
• Finalize 2025 budget meeting times and dates
• Consider Employment and Training Services contract

The Wright County Board held a workshop on May 13, 2025. Commissioners and staff presented updates on the Fair Board audit, budget workflow, meeting schedule, and an employment‑training contract. All items were presented as informational or recommendations, and no votes or approvals were recorded. The meeting was adjourned without any formal decisions.

Health & Human Services Board and Advisory Committees

The Health & Human Services Advisory Committee will review the 2025 first quarter financial report and a presentation on social services budgeting. The meeting includes updates from the Mental Health Advisory Council and the Public Health Task Force.

• 2025 1st Quarter Financial Report
• Discussion on federal budget cut implications
• Social Services Budget 101 presentation
• Mental Health Advisory Council update
• Public Health Task Force update

The committee approved the minutes from the March 10, 2025 meeting and approved the agenda for the May 12, 2025 meeting. A motion to email the talking‑points list to HHSAC members was adopted as an action item. The meeting was formally closed by a motion that carried.

• Approved 2025-03-10 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved the May 12 agenda (motion carried)
• Adopted action to email talking‑points list to HHSAC members
• Closed the meeting (motion carried)

Health & Human Services Board and Advisory Committees

The Wright County Health & Human Services Public Health Task Force will hold its May 12 meeting to hear presentations on refugee health, suicide prevention, a national preparedness conference, and an update on the SHIP 2024 annual report. No formal actions or votes are listed on the agenda. The meeting also previews topics for the June 9 meeting, such as the Child & Teen Checkup and the Community Health Improvement Plan.

• DP&C/Refugee Health presentation by Tina Prior
• Suicide Prevention presentation by Keith Bennett
• NACCHO Preparedness Conference presentation by Sarah Grosshuesch and Jeanne Holland
• SHIP Update on the 2024 Annual Report by Megan Coleman
• Preview of June 9 agenda items: Child & Teen Checkup, Community Health Improvement Plan, Legislative Overview

The board voted to approve the meeting agenda and the April 2025 minutes, with all members in favor. A motion to adjourn was made, seconded, and the meeting was adjourned at 10:14 a.m.

• Approved agenda and April minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:14 a.m. (motion passed)

Board of Adjustment

The Wright County Board of Adjustment will first act on the minutes from its April 18, 2025 meeting. It will then review five separate variance applications that seek relief from setback, floodplain or road‑elevation requirements under Chapter 155 of the county zoning code. Each request involves a specific property and a proposed construction such as a new dwelling, storage building, septic system or home addition. The board will decide whether to grant these variances.

• 10434 Montgomery Ave NW – Grande Moore Homes: variance to build a single‑family dwelling within the lake setback and road elevation floodplain standards.
• 8442 Montgomery Ave NW – Joseph & Jaime Pellegrene: variance to construct a new storage building within the County Road setback.
• 10424 Montgomery Ave NW – Bernie Miller with MSTS: variance to install a septic system in the floodway.
• 13024 25th St SW – Calen & Hannah Kumpula: variance to add to an existing home that is within the Township Road setback.
• 1098 44th St NE – Nick & Marina Jepson: variance to build a storage building within the lake setback and enlarge an existing deck inside lake and side‑yard setbacks.

The board approved the minutes from the March 28 meeting. It approved a conditioned variance for Grandemoore Homes to construct a single‑family home meeting the lake setback, with required grading and elevation documentation. It also approved a variance for Pellegrene to build a 20 × 30 ft storage building 86.5 ft from County Road 5, conditioned that no plumbing be allowed. The septic‑system request from Miller was discussed but no decision was recorded.

• Approved March 28 minutes (vote carried)
• Approved Grandemoore Homes variance (motion carried, Vick abstained)
• Approved Pellegrene storage building variance (unanimous)
• Miller septic system request discussed; no decision recorded

Wright County Board

The Board of Commissioners will discuss several personnel rehires, budget amendments for park projects, and a rezoning recommendation in Maple Lake Township. The meeting includes a review of a two-year fraud prevention investigation contract and a report on unmet mental health needs.

• Proposed $250,000 two-year Fraud Prevention Investigation (FPI) contract
• Budget transfer of $75,000 from Capital Improvement Fund to Robert Ney Park Project
• Rezoning recommendation for property owned by Bruce Schut in Maple Lake Township
• Budget increase for Montissippi Park playground replacement from $203,794.00 to $208,711.38
• Approval of temporary liquor licenses for the Clearwater Lions Club

The Wright County Board unanimously approved a two‑year, $250,000 fraud‑prevention investigation contract. It also approved a $75,000 transfer from the Capital Improvement Fund to the Robert Ney Park project, appointed Steven E. Stensrud to the Pulaski Lake Improvement District board, and accepted a planning commission recommendation to rezone a property owned by Bruce Schut. Additional actions included increasing the Montissippi Park playground budget, granting temporary liquor licenses for the Clearwater Lions Club, and adopting resolutions for Correctional Officer Week and Child Foster Care Awareness Month.

• Approved $250,000 two‑year Fraud Prevention Investigation contract (5‑0)
• Approved $75,0000 transfer from Capital Improvement Fund to Robert Ney Park project (5‑0)
• Appointed Steven E. Stensrud to Pulaski Lake Improvement District board (5‑0)
• Accepted planning commission recommendation to rezone Bruce Schut property (5‑0)
• Increased Montissippi Park playground replacement budget to $208,711.38 (5‑0)
• Approved temporary liquor licenses for Clearwater Lions Club (4 events) (5‑0)
• Adopted resolution proclaiming May 4‑10 as Correctional Officer Week (5‑0)
• Adopted resolution proclaiming May 2025 as Child Foster Care Awareness Month (5‑0)

Planning Commission

The Wright County Planning Commission will consider six public hearings for interim use and conditional use permits, including a proposed amendment to Chapter 155 regarding solar farm escrow deposits.

• Public hearing for Robert Mueller's contractor yard at 2452 50th St NE
• Public hearing for Shaffer Contracting's portable concrete batch plant on Hwy 25 NE
• Public hearing for Randy Reinert's salvage yard expansion at 3531 Cty Road 3 NW
• Discussion on proposed amendment to Chapter 155 regarding solar farm escrow deposits
• Approval of April 10, 2025, meeting minutes

The Planning Commission adopted the April 10, 2025 minutes without dissent. It approved an interim use permit for Robert Mueller’s non‑commercial contractor’s yard, attaching seven specific conditions. The commission also postponed the decision on Jered Brenny’s interim use permit request to the May 22 meeting.

• Adopted April 10, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved interim use permit for Robert Mueller’s contractor yard with seven conditions (unanimous)
• Moved to continue Jered Brenny’s interim use permit request to the May 22 meeting (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Wright County Board of Adjustment will consider action on the minutes from its March 28 meeting and four applications. One applicant seeks a variance to build a new single‑family home at 10434 Montgomery Ave NW that would not meet lake setback and floodplain standards. The other three applications request lot line adjustments or a variance to increase a subdivision size.

• Grande Moore Homes – variance for a new single‑family dwelling at 10434 Montgomery Ave NW (Lake setback and floodplain concerns)
• Robert Danielson – lot line adjustment between parcels 6321 & 6305 Osborn Ave NW
• Skies Limit LLC – lot line adjustment for parcels on Baker Ave NW & 101st St NW
• Derek & Maria Rosso – variance to increase an entitlement division over the 10‑acre maximum at 3835 County Rd 12 N
• Action on minutes for the March 28, 2025 meeting

The Board unanimously approved a 400 sq ft lot line adjustment between parcels 217‑000‑343107 and 217‑000‑343110 for Robert and Sheila Danielson, conditioned on a survey and an administrative order. The Board also voted unanimously to continue the Grandemoore Homes variance request to the May 9 meeting so the applicant can revise the plans. No decision was recorded for the Skies Limit LLC lot line adjustment request.

• Approved 400 sq ft lot line adjustment for Danielson parcels (unanimous)
• Continued Grandemoore Homes variance request to May 9 (unanimous)
• No decision recorded for Skies Limit LLC lot line adjustment

Wright County Board

The Wright County Board will vote on a range of consent agenda items, including charitable gambling permits, staffing hires, budget amendments, and highway contracts. It will also consider resolutions on library services, work‑zone awareness, bridge prioritization, and a land purchase for a highway shop. Items for further consideration include scheduling committee meetings and a $57,582.06 final payment to Duininck, Inc. for the CR 148 (Braddock Ave) project. A public hearing on the Sheriff’s draft body‑worn camera policy is also scheduled.

• Approve 2025 Pavement Preservation contract (contract No. 25‑01) to Knife River Corporation
• Approve final payment of $57,582.06 to Duininck, Inc. for the CR 148 (Braddock Ave) project
• Approve donation of $1,600 for a memorial bench at Schroeder County Park
• Approve charitable gambling applications for Silver Bullet Saddle Club on 06/08/2025 and 06/28/2025
• Approve transfers and budget amendments to fund the Crow River Regional Trail Project

The Wright County Board approved the meeting minutes, agenda, and consent agenda, then approved a series of items including charitable gambling applications, budget amendments, health service requests, and highway projects. It adopted resolutions supporting the Great River Regional Library, National Work Zone Awareness Week, and prioritizing deficient bridges. The board also authorized a highway shop land purchase, a final payment to Duininck, Inc., and Ways & Means Committee recommendations.

• Approved minutes from April 1, 2025 meeting (4-1-2025) – 4-1 vote
• Approved 2025 Pavement Preservation contract to Knife River Corporation (contract 25-01) – 5-0 vote
• Adopted Great River Regional Library resolution supporting Minitex Library Services – 5-0 vote
• Adopted resolution recognizing National Work Zone Awareness Week (April 21‑25, 2025) – 5-0 vote
• Adopted resolution prioritizing deficient bridges in Wright County – 5-0 vote
• Authorized purchase of 5.98 acres in Montrose for Highway Shop – 5-0 vote
• Approved final payment of $57,582.06 to Duininck, Inc. for CR 148 project – 5-0 vote
• Approved Ways & Means Committee recommendations from April 8, 2025 meeting – 4-0-1 vote (abstain 1)

Health & Human Services Board and Advisory Committees

The Wright County Health & Human Services Public Health Task Force will hold a meeting to present and discuss four items: an environmental health update, a cannabis prevention grant, the cancellation of federal COVID‑19 funding, and a legislative update. No decisions are indicated; the agenda lists these as presentation and discussion topics. The meeting also notes agenda items planned for the next meeting in May.

• Environmental Health presentation by Laura Walter
• Cannabis Prevention Grant discussion led by Megan Coleman
• Cancellation of Federal COVID‑19 Funding discussion by Sarah Grosshuesch
• Legislative Update presented by Sarah Grosshuesch

The board voted to approve the meeting agenda and the March meeting minutes. No dissent was recorded. After program updates and grant information were presented, the board moved to adjourn the meeting, which was approved. No other actions were formally decided.

• Approved agenda and March minutes (unanimous approval)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Planning Commission

The Wright County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a series of land‑use petitions. Items include a rezoning request for parcels at 7414 Baker Ave NW and multiple interim use permits for commercial agricultural tourism, warehousing, an asphalt plant and other businesses. Each petition will be considered under the Wright County Code of Ordinances.

• Rezoning of parcels A & C at 7414 Baker Ave NW from General Agriculture to Agricultural/Residential (A/R)
• Interim Use Permit for a sales center and indoor warehousing for a watercraft dock at 3637 148th St NW
• Interim Use Permit to expand an auto body shop at 2789 Eaton Ave SE with a new 4,400‑sq‑ft commercial building
• Interim Use Permit for a u‑pick apple/flower farm tourism site with a 16’ x 22’ shop at 2628 50th St NE
• Interim Use Permit for a seasonal asphalt plant at 8779 Oliver Ave NW for the 2025‑2026 seasons

The Planning Commission adopted the March 13 minutes and unanimously approved a rezoning of parcels A and C at 7414 Baker Ave NW from General Agriculture to Agricultural/Residential. It also unanimously approved three Interim Use Permits: a watercraft dock sales center, an auto repair shop expansion with a new 4,400‑sq‑ft building, and a commercial agricultural tourism operation with u‑pick apples and a farm shop. All permits were approved with specific conditions and will expire upon transfer or change of ownership.

• Adopted March 13, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of parcels A & C at 7414 Baker Ave NW to Agricultural/Residential (unanimous)
• Approved Interim Use Permit for watercraft dock sales center with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved Interim Use Permit converting auto repair CUP to IUP and adding 4,400‑sq‑ft building with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved Interim Use Permit for Garvin Farms agricultural tourism use with detailed conditions (unanimous)

Wright County Board

The Wright County Board will hold a public hearing to gather input on the sheriff’s office draft body‑worn camera policy. It will also consider several consent‑agenda items, including rehire requests for staff positions and the appointment of a board of adjustment member. The board will vote on a $100,000 fund transfer for a hazardous‑waste recycling facility and approve a variance for a Corinna Township road project. Additional items include a new tobacco license for Dollar General in South Haven and award of a 2025 pavement‑markings contract to Sir Lines‑A‑Lot.

• Public hearing on Wright County Sheriff’s draft body‑worn camera policy
• Approve $100,000 transfer from LATCF to Capital Improvements Fund for hazardous‑waste recycling facility
• Approve variance from State Park Road Account Design Standards for Corinna Twp project on Hoyt/100th/105th near South Side of Sugar Lake
• Approve new tobacco license for Dollar General in South Haven
• Award 2025 pavement‑markings contract (Contract 2503) to Sir Lines‑A‑Lot, Edina, MN

The Wright County Board approved the meeting minutes, agenda, and consent agenda items, including staff rehire requests, a charitable gambling application, and several health‑service appointments. It also approved a variance from state road design standards for the Corinna Township project and recognized National Public Health Week. A public hearing on the sheriff’s draft body‑worn camera policy was held with no public comments. All votes were 4‑0 in favor, with one commissioner absent.

• Approved minutes from March 18, 2025 meeting (3‑aye, 1‑nay, 1‑absent)
• Approved agenda adding Charitable Gambling Application (4‑aye, 1‑absent)
• Approved consent agenda items including staff rehires and charitable gambling approval (4‑aye, 1‑absent)
• Approved appointment of Sandy Greninger to remaining term on Board of Adjustment (4‑aye, 1‑absent)
• Approved variance request from State Park Road design standards for Corinna Township project (4‑aye, 1‑absent)
• Approved HHS advisory committee reappointments and tobacco license approvals (4‑aye, 1‑absent)
• Approved resolution recognizing National Public Health Week (4‑aye, 1‑absent)
• Held public hearing on sheriff’s draft body‑worn camera policy; no comments received

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will meet to consider several requests for variances and a lot line adjustment. These items involve residential setbacks, animal unit limits, and septic requirements.

• Variance request for unpermitted and new home additions at 7934 Jason Ave NE
• Variance request to exceed maximum animal units at 2268 Hoyt NW
• Lot line adjustment request for Lundeen Farms at 10366 10th St NW
• Variance request for a new home within the side yard setback at 3894 59th St NW
• Variance request to allow a new home to be serviced by a holding tank at 4678 Fillmore Ave NW

The Board unanimously approved Aliaksandr Harhun’s request to legalize an unpermitted front porch, four‑season area, deck, and a large addition, conditioned on obtaining all required permits within 60 days and upgrading the septic system to handle two additional bedrooms. No other substantive decisions were recorded; the discussion of Barry Zander’s animal‑unit variance did not result in a vote.

• Approved Harhun after‑the‑fact variance (unanimous) with permit‑and‑septic conditions
• No decision on Zander animal‑unit variance (discussion only)

Wright County Board

The Wright County Board will approve minutes from recent meetings and adopt the agenda. It will move $100,000 from the Local Assistance and Tribal Consistency Fund to the Capital Improvements Fund to construct a Household Hazardous Waste Recycling Facility. The board will also approve several contracts, a charitable gambling permit, and an emergency management grant.

• Transfer $100,000 from LATCF to Capital Improvements Fund for Household Hazardous Waste Recycling Facility
• Approve $63,987 Emergency Management Performance Grant signatures
• Award 2025 Pavement Markings contract to Sir Lines, Edina, MN
• Award 2025 Seal Coat contract to Allied Blacktop Company, Maple Grove, MN
• Approve charitable gambling application for Church of St. Mary of Czestochowa, 1867 95th St SE, Delano

Planning Commission

The Wright County Planning Commission adopted the February 13 minutes and then approved three land‑use actions: a rezoning of a 55‑acre parcel in Monticello Township from General Agriculture to Agricultural/Residential with a Shoreland overlay; a Conditional Use Permit for a two‑lot residential subdivision on County Road 4 in Cokato Township; and an Interim Use Permit converting a 2012 kennel permit to allow dog‑training and event facilities with multiple conditions. The commission also heard a request for an Interim Use Permit for a commercial agricultural‑tourism operation at Garvin Farms, which was not voted on.

• Rezoning PID 213‑100‑072300 (≈55 acres) from AG to AR with S‑2 overlay – approved unanimously
• Conditional Use Permit for two‑lot subdivision at 2895 County Road 4 SW – approved unanimously with fee and construction conditions
• Interim Use Permit converting 2012 kennel CUP to dog‑training/events facility at 17169 40th St SW – approved unanimously with 10 conditions
• Interim Use Permit request for commercial ag‑tourism (U‑pick apples, farm shop) at 2628 50th St NE – pending decision

Health & Human Services Board and Advisory Committees

The Wright County Health & Human Services Mental Health Advisory Council will approve its agenda and minutes, then elect a chairperson and vice chairperson for two‑year terms. Sub‑committee reports, a discussion of unmet needs, and information sharing—including a Point‑in‑Time recap—will also be addressed.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chairperson (two‑year terms)
• Approval of agenda
• Approval of November 2024 MHAC minutes
• Youth Subcommittee report
• Unmet needs and possible solutions discussion

County Board Workshops

The Board of Wright County Commissioners will conduct a workshop to discuss the 2025 countywide technology strategy and a tax abatement request from the City of Buffalo. The meeting also includes reviews of investment performance, commissioner expenses, and the state budget forecast.

• Review of City of Buffalo tax abatement request
• Countywide Technology Strategy for 2025
• Ehlers Q4 2024 Quarterly Investment Review
• Discussion on Commissioner expense accounts
• February 2025 State Budget Forecast presentation

Health & Human Services Board and Advisory Committees

The Public Health Task Force is meeting to discuss family home visiting, injury prevention, and community health survey results. The body will also determine agenda items for the April 14 meeting, including environmental health and a cannabis prevention grant.

• Review of Community Health Survey Results
• Family Home Visiting update
• Injury Prevention update
• Discussion of Cannabis Prevention Grant for April meeting

Health & Human Services Board and Advisory Committees

The Wright County Health & Human Services Advisory Committee will approve the January 13, 2025 meeting minutes and review the agenda. Members will receive updates from the Mental Health Advisory Council and a demonstration of the MN Benefits system. The committee will introduce an updated Children’s Mental Health resource guide available in Russian, Somali, and Spanish. A Public Health Task Force update and a presentation to the County Board will also be discussed.

• Approve 2025-01-13 HHSAC minutes (draft)
• Mental Health Advisory Council update (5 minutes)
• MN Benefits demonstration (5 minutes)
• Introduce updated Children’s Mental Health guide in Russian, Somali, and Spanish (5 minutes)
• Public Health Task Force update and presentation to the County Board (5 minutes)

Board of Adjustment

The Wright County Board of Adjustment will meet on March 7, 2025 at 8:30 a.m. to consider several variance and lot‑line‑adjustment requests. Items include an after‑the‑fact variance for Robert & Brenda Oberlander at 2297 Hamlin Ave SE, a variance for Zoie Randall to exceed animal‑unit limits at 10982 Ferman Ave SW, lot‑line adjustments for Gordon Kotila, Alan Kirscht, and Skies Limit LLC, and a variance for Up The Creek Bar and Grill to expand a nonconforming use to include live outdoor amplified music. No decisions have been made yet.

• After‑the‑fact variance for Robert & Brenda Oberlander at 2297 Hamlin Ave SE to permit an addition within the side‑yard setback.
• Variance for Zoie Randall (and Shane Christian) at 10982 Ferman Ave SW to exceed the maximum allowed number of animal units.
• Lot line adjustment for Gordon Kotila at 741 & 485 County Road 3 SW to align property lines with an existing ditch.
• Lot line adjustment for Alan Kirscht at 11060 & 11018 County Road 8 NW to adjust property boundaries among listed PIDs.
• Variance for Up The Creek Bar and Grill at 4246 112th Street NW to allow live outdoor amplified music.

Wright County Board

The Wright County Board will consider several consent agenda items, including authorizing the chair to sign a joint powers agreement with Middleville Township for cannabis enforcement and regulation. It will also approve funding for a new highway outlying truck station in the Montrose/Waverly area and accept a planning commission recommendation to rezone a parcel in Cokato Township. Additional timed agenda items cover a seasonal liquor license for Whispering Pines, a variance request for a Corinna Township road project, and resolutions recognizing National Surveyors Week and Social Work Month.

• Authorize Board Chair to sign Joint Powers Agreement for Enforcement and Regulation of Cannabis with Middleville Township (Administration)
• Approve CIP/LOST Funds for New Highway Outlying Truck Station – Montrose/Waverly Area (Facilities)
• Accept Planning Commission recommendation to rezone parcel for Keith Raisanen in Cokato Township (Planning & Zoning)
• Approve Seasonal Liquor License for Whispering Pines for 2025 (Health & Human Services)
• Approve variance request from State Park Road Account Design Standards for Corinna Township project on Hoyt/100th/105th near south side of Sugar Lake (Highway Engineer)

Wright County Board

The Wright County Board will approve minutes from recent meetings and a series of consent agenda items, including several staff rehire requests. Major decisions include allocating $210,000 of American Rescue Plan funds for a non‑point source clean‑water project in Otsego, awarding the contract for planning Segment B of the Crow River Regional Trail, and accepting donations for veterans services. The board will also approve a $15,000 state grant for noxious weed control and a $1,490.30 payment for pavement‑marking work.

• Approve $210,000 ARP clean‑water grant for City of Otsego (Nonpoint Source)
• Award contract for preliminary planning of Segment B of the Crow River Regional Trail
• Accept $2,000 donation from Disabled American Veterans Chap. 37 for veterans services
• Accept $15,000 Minnesota Department of Agriculture Noxious Weed Grant
• Authorize final payment of $1,490.30 to Sir Lines‑A‑Lot for 2024 pavement‑marking contract

Planning Commission

The Wright County Planning Commission will meet to consider several public hearings, including an interim use permit for temporary mining and multiple rezoning and subdivision requests. The meeting will also address the approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Action on January 10, 2025 minutes
• Interim Use Permit for temporary mining (Fritz Companies)
• Rezoning request for A/R zoning (Robert Carlson)
• Conditional Use Permit for residential subdivision (Aaron Haho)
• Rezoning request for R2 zoning (Keith Raisanen)

County Board Workshops

The Board of Wright County Commissioners will review the proposed 2026 budget schedule and the status of American Rescue Plan and General Fund projects. The meeting includes a review of the Wright County Historical Society's goals and recycling grant considerations. Members will also discuss seeking legal counsel regarding the use of General Fund money for drainage projects.

• 2026 Proposed Budget Schedule review and adoption
• American Rescue Plan (ARP) and General Fund project review
• Recycling Grant Program considerations and HHW memorandum of understanding with townships
• Wright County Historical Society year-end review and 2025 goals
• Request for outside counsel opinion on funding drainage projects with General Fund money

Health & Human Services Board and Advisory Committees

The Public Health Task Force is meeting to review family planning and the strategic planning process. The group will also approve the agenda and minutes from the November meeting.

• Discussion on family planning
• Overview of the strategic planning process

Board of Adjustment

The Wright County Board of Adjustment will review multiple variance requests and a lot line adjustment. Applicants seek permission for home additions, decks, business use, and a parcel expansion that exceeds prime‑soil limits. Each request cites specific sections of Chapter 155, Title XV of the Wright County Code of Ordinances. The board will decide whether to grant these variances and the adjustment.

• Variance for William Miller – 6910 Quinn Ave NW – livable space and deck within shoreland setback
• Variance for Troy & Carla Schoenberg – 6191 Osland Ave NW – livable space and deck within shoreland setback and bluff
• Variance for Andrew Bengston – 3662 County Rd 33 SE – add 4.5 acres to a 4.56‑acre parcel, exceeding prime‑soil limit
• After‑the‑fact variance for Robert & Brenda Oberlander – 2297 Hamlin Ave SE – unpermitted side‑yard addition
• Lot line adjustment for DLJ Management Services – 3717 Dempsey Ave SW – allow two parcels to be owned in common

Wright County Board

The Wright County Board will consider a series of consent agenda items, including rehire requests for several full‑time positions and grant acceptances. It will vote on contract payments for highway projects and pavement marking, and authorize a joint powers agreement with the City of Rockford for cannabis enforcement. Additional items include grant applications for weed control, water resources, and a $625,000 CDC Drug‑Free Communities program.

• Approve final payment of $613,223.26 for Highway Contract No. 24-01
• Authorize final payment of $1,490.30 to Sir Lines‑A‑Lot for 2024 pavement marking
• Authorize Board Chair to sign Joint Powers Agreement for cannabis enforcement with City of Rockford
• Accept $15,000 Noxious Weed Grant from Minnesota Department of Agriculture
• Approve $625,000 CDC Drug‑Free Communities grant application (2025‑2029)

Wright County Board

The Board of Commissioners will consider several personnel rehires and the appointment of Charles Webb as Interim County Surveyor. The meeting includes decisions on highway infrastructure contracts and the use of American Rescue Plan funds for transportation and broadband projects.

• Final payment of $613,223.26 for Highway Contract No. 24-01
• Use of ARP funds: $32,693.08 for Franklin Township transportation and $323,859.00 for Windstream Last Mile Project
• Joint Powers Agreement with the City of Montrose for cannabis enforcement and regulation
• Appointment of Charles Webb as Interim Wright County Surveyor effective February 2, 2025
• Approval of BNSF Railway agreements for concrete railroad crossings in Cokato at County Road 153 and CSAH 3

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding two interim use permits. The body will also handle organizational tasks including electing leadership and setting the 2025 meeting calendar.

• Interim Use Permit for Commercial Agricultural Tourism (weddings and community events) at 906 80th St NE
• Interim Use Permit for temporary mining (1-2 years) at xxxx 30th St SE
• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair for 2025
• Per diem rates of $120 for meetings and $70 for site inspections

County Board Workshops

The Wright County Board will consider two appointments: an at-large member of the Extension Committee and an interim county surveyor. It will receive an update on the status of the Cannabis Joint Power Agreement for regulation and enforcement. The board will review open‑meeting law documents and consider a federal consultant retainer proposal. A closed‑session will be held for property negotiations (PID 103069001040).

• Extension Committee at‑large appointment
• Interim County Surveyor appointment
• Update on the Cannabis Joint Power Agreement for regulation and enforcement
• Federal Consultant Retainer proposal
• Closed session on property negotiations (PID 103069001040)

Health & Human Services Board and Advisory Committees

The Wright County Health & Human Services Advisory Committee will approve the November 20, 2024 meeting minutes and review the agenda. New members from Districts 1, 4, and 5 will be welcomed. The committee will conduct an annual review of its procedures and bylaws, followed by updates from the Mental Health Advisory Council and the Public Health Task Force. An open forum will conclude the meeting.

• Approve 2024-11-20 HHSAC minutes (draft)
• Welcome new members: Shane Williams (Dist 1), Shirwa Adan (Dist 4), Karin Schaefer (Dist 5), Maria Schugel (Dist 5), Nicki Schmitz (Dist 5), Dennis Bobrowski (Dist 5)
• Annual review of HHSAC procedures and bylaws (presentation by Jami Goodrum)
• Mental Health Advisory Council update (presented by Carl Harju, Diane Erkens, Tarynn Anderson)
• Public Health Task Force update (presented by Dr. Jennifer Ray‑Mader, Sarah Groshuesch)

Health & Human Services Board and Advisory Committees

The Public Health Task Force will meet to review presentations and updates on community health initiatives. The session includes reports on the Dental Center, injury prevention, radon, and the SHIP program.

• Dental Center presentation by Megan Coleman
• Radon update by Patty Malecek and Laura Walter
• SHIP update by Keith Bennett
• Injury Prevention update

Board of Adjustment

The Wright County Board of Adjustment will elect its chair, set the 2025 meeting calendar, adopt per‑diem rates, and consider eight applications for variances, lot‑line adjustments, or new dwellings on various properties. Each request seeks relief from zoning setbacks or road‑frontage requirements under Chapter 155 of the county code. The board will also note a Planning & Zoning training session scheduled for January 24.

• Set per‑diem rates: $120 for all meetings and $70 for site inspections
• Variance for William Miller at 6910 Quinn Ave NW to add livable space and deck beyond shoreland setbacks
• Variance for Chad Stenson at 16434 109th St NW to construct a new dwelling on a holding tank within shoreland setbacks
• Lot‑line adjustment for Allen R. Dubbeldee at 11066 Pittman Ave NW to alter property lines between specified PIDs
• Lot‑line adjustment and variance for Darryle Anderson at 13551 Baker Ave NW to create a “1 per 40” entitlement division lacking required road frontage

Wright County Board

The Wright County Board met to reorganize for 2025, electing officers and setting meeting schedules. The board approved a retreat, authorized cannabis joint powers agreements, and approved the use of $75,989 in American Rescue Plan Act funds for Buffalo water projects.

• Approve 2025 Board Reorganization and Committee Appointments
• Authorize Board Chair to Sign Joint Powers Agreements for Cannabis with Cokato and Stockholm Township
• Approve Reimbursement of ARP Funds totaling $75,989.05 for Buffalo water projects
• Approve Retainer Agreement with Squires, Waldspurger & Mace P.A.
• Approve Lawful Gambling Application for Rockford Lions Club at 3039 Dauge Avenue SE