Permits & licensing in Minnesota local government
What Minnesota city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about permits & licensing — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
1,778 Minnesota meetings since 2024 covered permits & licensing. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Minnesota with the most permits & licensing activity
- St. Paul, MN (47)
- Carver County, MN (44)
- Park Rapids, MN (39)
- Winona, MN (37)
- Rice County, MN (34)
- Morrison County, MN (32)
- Itasca County, MN (31)
- Wright County, MN (31)
- Bemidji, MN (30)
- Greenwood, MN (30)
- Scott County, MN (26)
- Duluth, MN (25)
Latest matching meetings
Columbus council reviews plans for new auto dealership building
The Columbus City Council is reviewing construction plans for a new office and warehouse building at 14755 Lake Drive NE. The project involves a post-frame building with a total area of 8,160 square feet.
Planning Commission to hold hearings on two conditional use permits
The Planning Commission will conduct public hearings regarding two conditional/interim use permits. The body will also review meeting minutes from July 1, 2026.
Interim use permit for aggregate mining in Cosmos Township considered
The Meeker County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on August 4, 2026 at 5:00 pm. The commission will approve the July 14, 2026 meeting minutes and consider an interim use permit for aggregate mining, processing and crushing in the A‑1 Agricultural Preservation District on the Southwest Quarter of Section…
City to hear license application for Catzen Coffee
The St. Paul City Council will hold a licensing hearing to review an application for Hoodie’s Coffee Den LLC, operating as Catzen Coffee, at 15 West Kellogg Boulevard. The meeting will include a discussion of the application and address any objections.
City of Saint Paul reviews liquor license application for Dabbler Depot
The City of Saint Paul is holding a licensing hearing to discuss a license application for Raider Liquor LLC, doing business as Dabbler Depot.
Public hearings on rezoning and conditional use permits for two parcels
The Bemidji Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a land‑use map amendment (rezoning) and a planned unit development request for Parcel 80.01191.00 submitted by Sacred Bundle Inc. It will also hear a conditional use permit request for Parcel 80.03026.00 from National Bank of Commerce. The meeting includes…
Council to approve multiple public works contracts, including $374,450 design for 2027 Roadway Reconstruction
The Woodbury City Council will consider a consent agenda approving several contracts and permits, such as a $282,504.81 contract for the Public Works Patch and Reseal Drive Aisles project, a $265,211.66 contract for the Apparatus Bay Roof Replacement, and a $276,255 contract for Well No. 7 and Well No. 16…
City Council will approve park furnishings purchase and commercial parking license changes
The council will vote on a consent agenda that includes $16,685.24 in general disbursements, a $19,969.54 payroll allocation, and a $18,158.96 wire payment. It will also approve four resolutions related to the Fairway Commons development: a purchase of community park furnishings, an estoppel certificate, an…
Planning Commission to consider approval of Ace Hardware site plan redevelopment
The Forest Lake Planning Commission will review and vote on the site plan for the proposed Ace Hardware relocation at 67, 79, and 91 Lake St S (Case File No. PZ26-1434). The commission will also consider the consent agenda, including approval of minutes from the July 8, 2026 meeting, and a concept plan review for…
Council to set demolition assessments and schedule hearings for vacant structures
The Saint Paul City Council will vote on a consent agenda item to approve the city’s cost for demolition of vacant, nuisance or hazardous structures and set dates for a legislative hearing on August 25, 2026 and a public hearing on September 23, 2026. The council will also consider pay‑rate resolutions for the…
City Council considers $4,415,000 in general obligation bonds
The City Council will discuss the issuance of general obligation bonds and a municipal advisory agreement with Northland Securities. The body is also considering a residential tax abatement program renewal and a new contract for a Building Official.
Ely City Council to consider lodging tax amendment and outdoor boiler ordinance
The City Council will review recommendations for a new outdoor wood boiler ordinance and a lodging tax amendment. The body is also considering funding applications for recreation projects and airport equipment replacement plans.
Board approves land use permits and a health services grant contract
The Meeker County Board will consider a consent agenda, approve several land‑use permits, discuss the childcare assistance wait list and approve a grant contract for residential treatment transition costs, and approve final acceptance and payment for a public‑works project. The meeting also includes an administrator's…
Shafer City Council to consider cannabis retail hours and fee schedule
The City Council will discuss new ordinances regarding cannabis retail hours and the city fee schedule. The body will also review requests for chickens at a specific residence and liquor license fees for Shafer Days.
City Council to approve 2027 Youth Service Bureau contract
The Lake Elmo City Council will consider a range of items, including a new service contract with the Youth Service Bureau for 2027, several permits and licenses, and budget and infrastructure updates. The council will vote on a special event permit for the Inwood Neighborhood and a temporary liquor license for the…
Council to award contract for Dunmore Greenway Trail and consider several permits
The Rosemount City Council will discuss and vote on items on the consent agenda, hear public comments, and consider new business items. New business includes accepting bids and awarding a contract for the Dunmore Greenway Trail. The council will also review a conditional use permit request for a major auto‑repair…
Council to hold public hearing on Real Estate Equities development concept
The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a Concept Planned Unit Development for Real Estate Equities. The body will also consider a conditional use permit and adopt a pavement management plan.
Board to approve construction bids and opioid settlement grants
The Waseca County Board of Commissioners will consider approving construction bids for a Workforce Development Center and a roof replacement, as well as opioid settlement grant funds. The meeting will also include the approval of bills and the setting of a public hearing date for cannabis business license fees.
Scott County Board to adopt 20-year solid waste management plan
The Board of Commissioners will meet to vote on several resolutions, including waste management and transit service agreements. The meeting includes a joint workshop with the Library Advisory Board and a discussion on the Metropolitan Council CDA budget and levy.
Planning Commission to consider hog feedlot, wind towers
The Morrison County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three land-use applications. Two applicants seek interim use permits for temporary meteorological towers in Hillman and Morrill Townships. A third applicant requests a conditional use permit for a Tier III hog feedlot in Buckman Township. The Board…
County awards $513,695 lighting contract to PEC Solutions
The Itasca County Board will consider a consent agenda that includes routine actions such as a resignation, a collective bargaining agreement, a tobacco license, a lighting contract award, and an agency agreement. The board will also address commissioner warrants, an employee expense report, and recognize National…
Planning Commission holds hearings on 3 land use permits
The Carver County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three land use applications: two Interim Use Permits for home-based businesses and one Conditional Use Permit for a contractor's yard. The commission will also consider approval of previous meeting minutes and other routine business.
Council to approve final payment for 2024 Pavement Management Project
The North St. Paul City Council will consider several action items, including approving the final payment for the 2024 Pavement Management Project (City Project No. 24-01). Council members will also discuss a city‑owned property on 3rd Street and review a liquor license application for Hmong House Restaurant and…
City Council to review audit and approve Broadway water tower repairs
The St. Paul Park City Council will receive an audit presentation from Smith Schafer and consider several consent agenda items. Decisions include infrastructure repairs, grant approvals, and personnel updates.
City approves $57,161 repair for Broadway water tower
The St. Paul Park City Council will consider a consent agenda that includes payments, resolutions, and permits. Items include a $57,161 repair and mixer replacement for the Broadway water tower, a temporary liquor license for Heritage Days, and a lawful gambling premises permit. The council will also receive an audit…
City Council to consider new fees and historic property management agreements
The City Council will discuss a proposed $30 permit fee for special use vehicles and a new management agreement for the Linden Hill and Rosenmeier House properties. The meeting also includes a review of city bills and a consent agenda.
Council to consider ballot question on abolishing Civil Service Personnel Board
The City Council will discuss a resolution to include a ballot question regarding the abolishment of the Civil Service Personnel Board. The body will also award a bid for an emergency water treatment plant filter project and review several business licenses and city appointments.
City Council will consider the Johnson Drive & 260th Street Improvement Project.
The Litchfield City Council will approve items on the consent agenda, including minutes, financial reports, and payments for the Johnson Drive & 260th Street Improvement Project and the Trunk Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project. The council will also act on a lawful gambling permit for the Litchfield Eagles…
City Council approves police body‑camera purchase and creates Youth Council
The Buffalo City Council will approve the minutes from the July 6 meeting and adopt the consent agenda items. Council members will hear a public hearing on vacating a drainage easement at 2401 Goldfinch Lane. They will adopt a resolution establishing a 12‑member Buffalo Youth Council. They will also vote to purchase a…
City Council to hold public hearing on parking restriction amendments
The North Mankato City Council will hold a public hearing and consider an ordinance to amend City Code Section 71.05 regarding parking restrictions. The council will also discuss a potential moratorium on data centers and review engagement results for Belgrade light pole medallions.
City Council to hold public hearing on Heritage Preservation Commission ordinance
The City Council will conduct a public hearing and first reading of an ordinance regarding the Heritage Preservation Commission. The body is also reviewing several consent items, including business licenses and event permits.
Council will adopt a resolution to award watermain contract for the 2026 Industrial Park.
The Chaska City Council meeting includes a work session on final plans for SW Community Park. Council members will consider several consent items, including cannabis and hemp retail registrations, an on‑sale liquor license, a conditional use permit for outdoor storage at 3700 Chaska Blvd, and a watermain replacement…
Public hearing on 6 permit requests, including 499-person event in A/RC zone
The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on six conditional/interim use permit petitions. One request seeks to allow a one-day public gathering of up to 499 people on private land in the Agricultural-Resource Conservation (A/RC) Zoning District. Five other petitions involve new dwellings on less than required…
Commission will consider four land-use permit applications
The Planning and Zoning Commission will review four permit applications. Two are Conditional Use Permits—for a duplex on Lake Washington shoreland and a 255-foot wireless tower in Derrynane Township. Two are Interim Use Permits—for a cannabis cultivation operation in Montgomery Township and a short-term lodging rental…
Board of Adjustment to consider a dog boarding permit at 401 E Sheridan St.
The Ely Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on July 15, 2026 at 5:00 pm in the City Hall council chambers. At the hearing the board will consider approving a Conditional Use Permit application submitted by Paige Maystadt for a 25‑kennel dog boarding and daycare facility at 401 E Sheridan St. The property is…
Board of Adjustment to consider revoking Home Occupation Permit at 422 E James St
The Ely Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on July 15, 2026 at 4:45 pm in City Hall council chambers to consider revoking the Home Occupation Permit for NorthStar Dirt Worx at 422 E James St. The revocation is based on complaints of excess dirt, debris, vehicle traffic, and noise at the site. Interested…
Decision on conditional use permit for large attached garage at 5680 Juneau Lane
The commission will hold a public hearing on a conditional use permit request for an attached garage larger than 1,000 square feet on the property at 5680 Juneau Lane. Staff will present a report, location map, applicant narrative, permit standards, plans, and a resolution. The meeting will also consider a variance…
Park Commission to review 2027 budgets and bridge bid for Dakota Rail Regional Trail
The Carver County Park Commission will discuss the 2027 Parks & Recreation and CCRRA operational and maintenance budgets. The body will also consider a recommendation to award a bid for bridge construction on the Dakota Rail Regional Trail project.
Council approves payments and licenses for city operations
The Park Rapids City Council will approve a consent agenda of payments, licenses, and resolutions, including wage increases for two Rapid Spirits employees and payments to vendors like Apex Engineering and Brady Martz. The body will also consider a resolution to authorize the City Hall Public Entrance Remodel Project.
Council will vote on the City Hall public entrance remodel project
The Park Rapids City Council will approve the meeting agenda, adopt June minutes, and consider a finance package that includes $191,095.48 in payables and $381,557.40 in prepaids. The council will vote on several consent‑agenda items, such as payments to vendors, food‑truck and facility use permits, and wage increases…