Carver County, MN

Board of Commissioners

Board of Commissioners

Board of Adjustment

The Carver County Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on four variance applications. Three applicants seek to exceed total personal storage space limits in Laketown, Benton, and Watertown townships, and one seeks to place an accessory structure on a non-conforming parcel in Watertown Township. The board will also approve minutes from its August 5, 2026 meeting.

• PZ20260029: Paul Gerold variance to exceed total personal storage space, Laketown Township
• PZ20260030: Nathan Holasek variance to exceed total personal storage space, Benton Township
• PZ20260028: Andrew Hayes variance to exceed total personal storage space, Watertown Township
• PZ20260027: Billie & Brevik Tharaldson variance for accessory structure on non-conforming parcel, Watertown Township

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Park Commission

Planning Commission

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Water Management Advisory Committee

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Board of Adjustment

Planning Commission

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Water Management Advisory Committee

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Water Management Advisory Committee

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Board of Adjustment

Planning Commission

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Park Commission

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Water Management Advisory Committee

Water Management Advisory Committee

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Board of Adjustment

Park Commission

Board of Commissioners

Planning Commission

Water Management Advisory Committee

Water Management Advisory Committee

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Board of Adjustment

Park Commission

Planning Commission

Water Management Advisory Committee

Water Management Advisory Committee

Park Commission

Planning Commission

Water Management Advisory Committee

Water Management Advisory Committee

Park Commission

Planning Commission

Water Management Advisory Committee

Water Management Advisory Committee

Park Commission

Water Management Advisory Committee

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Park Commission

Water Management Advisory Committee

The Carver County Water Management Organization Citizen Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially act on the Lake Bavaria Management Plan and the Courthouse Lake fishing block project. The agenda also includes a budget update and a change of the November meeting date to December 1, 2026.

• Lake Bavaria Management Plan discussion
• Courthouse Lake fishing block project
• Budget update
• November meeting rescheduled to Dec. 1, 2026

Board of Commissioners

The Carver County Board of Commissioners will receive the County Administrator's recommended preliminary 2027 budget and property tax levy, which includes adjustments for departmental requests, revenue changes, and state/federal cost shifts. The board will also hear the annual report from the Mental Health Local Advisory Council. No formal action is requested at this work session; the board will adopt the preliminary levy on September 1st.

• Recommended 2027 preliminary property tax levy and budget presented by County Administrator Dave Hemze
• Net county-wide levy adjustments total a decrease of $435,000, with division adjustments increasing the levy by $2,290,347
• Legislative impacts from state/federal cost shifts total $2,367,185, including reductions in County Program Aid and SNAP administrative reimbursements
• Proposed new debt levy of $450,000 for a new building, part of a 4-year plan
• Annual report from Carver County Mental Health Local Advisory Council, including community needs assessment findings

Board of Commissioners

The Carver County Board of Commissioners is meeting to consider an amendment to a consent agenda item. The amendment corrects the contractor name on a professional services agreement for concrete work at LMRP from Michel Masonry to Wachholz Masonry. The motion itself is unchanged; only the title listing was incorrect.

• Amendment to consent agenda item 2.10: PSA with Wachholz Masonry for Concrete Work at LMRP – 2026

Board of Commissioners

Board of Commissioners

The Carver County Board of Commissioners will consider a consent agenda that includes accepting a $7,000 grant from Season of Justice to fund forensic genealogy testing in a cold case. The board will also review several contracts, including a professional services agreement with The Segal Group, Inc., and a contract with Stonebrooke Engineering for bridge safety inspections. Additionally, they will vote on a policy update for rumble strips and a joint powers agreement with the City of Watertown for road construction.

• Accept $7,000 grant for cold case forensic genealogy testing
• Professional services agreement with The Segal Group, Inc.
• Adoption of updated rumble strip policy
• Joint powers agreement with City of Watertown for Highway 27 and Maple Street construction
• Eliminate 1.0 FTE Deputy Sheriff and create 1.0 FTE Civilian Investigator

Planning Commission

The Carver County Planning Commission is meeting to continue a public hearing on an interim use permit application by Eric and Erica Hoese for a home extended business accessory use in Watertown Township. The commission will also review and adopt the agenda, approve the minutes from the July 21, 2026 meeting, and handle any other business before adjourning.

• Public hearing (continued) on PZ20260019: Interim Use Permit for Home Extended Business Accessory Use by Eric & Erica Hoese, Watertown Township
• Approve minutes from July 21, 2026

Park Commission

The Carver County Park Commission is meeting to discuss regular business, including a request to consider an off-leash dog facility at Lake Waconia Regional Park. The agenda also includes approval of minutes, liaison and staff reports, and public comment. No final decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Request to consider an off-leash dog facility at Lake Waconia Regional Park
• Approval of meeting minutes from 7/15/26
• Commissioner liaison report
• Open to the public
• Staff reports on operations and administration

Board of Adjustment

The Carver County Board of Adjustment will review four separate applications for variances in Young America, Watertown, and Waconia Townships. The board will determine if these requests meet the criteria for exceptions to local zoning and land-use rules.

• File PZ20260023: Variance request for sidewall height, structure height, and storage space (Young America Township)
• File PZ20260024: Variance request for cargo container parcel size and structure setback (Young America Township)
• File PZ20260022: Variance request for total personal storage space (Watertown Township)
• File PZ20260026: Variance request for agricultural production land in Amenity - Wooded Lots (Waconia Township)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review several infrastructure contracts and licensing requests. Key items include a resurfacing project in Waconia and a construction manager for the Government Center Project.

• Construction contract for CSAH 10 Resurfacing Project with GMH Asphalt for $4,461,161.86
• Joint Powers Agreement with City of Waconia for Highway 10 Resurfacing Project (County share: $1,984,631)
• Government Center Project - Construction Manager discussion
• Lower-Potency Hemp Edible Retail Registration for Champlin 2005 LLC (Cub Foods)
• Temporary On-Sale Liquor License for Justin Kukowski Foundation for October 3, 2026

The Carver County Board approved a consent agenda including a $4,461,161.86 construction contract for the CSAH 10 Resurfacing Project and a $1,448,603.93 contract for the Public Works Parking Lot Rehabilitation. The board also unanimously approved a $75,000 pre-construction services contract with Knutson Construction for the Government Center Project, with a projected construction management fee of $4.75M. All contract awards are pending finalization of the contract review process.

• Approved $4,461,161.86 construction contract for CSAH 10 Resurfacing to GMH Asphalt (unanimous)
• Approved $1,448,603.93 construction contract for Public Works Parking Lot Rehabilitation to Mathiowetz Construction (unanimous)
• Approved $75,000 pre-construction services contract with Knutson Construction for Government Center Project (unanimous)
• Approved Joint Powers Agreement with City of Waconia for Highway 10 Resurfacing (unanimous)
• Approved transition of Transit Link services to Metropolitan Council effective Sept 30, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved lower-potency hemp retail registration for Cub Foods (unanimous)
• Approved temporary on-sale liquor license for Justin Kukowski Foundation event (unanimous)
• Approved purchase and installation of ten metal detention doors (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss the Carver County Community Development Agency's (CDA) 2027 budget and strategic plan. The CDA is requesting a 2027 levy of $3,959,665, which represents a 3.5% increase from 2026. A final levy will be presented for consideration on September 1.

• CDA 2027 levy request of $3,959,665
• Proposed tax impact of $1.92 on an average valued home of $508,000
• Discussion of CDA affordable housing and economic development programs
• Review of the Community Growth Partnership Initiative grants

Water Management Advisory Committee

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Planning Commission

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.

• PZ20260021 - Public hearing for Gregory Wickenhauser's Interim Use Permit (Home Extended Business Accessory Use) in Dahlgren Township
• PZ20260014 - Public hearing for Timothy & Rhea Kerber's Conditional Use Permit (Contractor's Yard) in Young America Township
• PZ20260019 - Public hearing for Eric & Erica Hoese's Interim Use Permit (Home Extended Business Accessory Use) in Watertown Township

Board of Commissioners

The Carver County Board of Commissioners is meeting to authorize compensation payments to property owners. These acquisitions are for shoulder widening and pavement improvements in the Highway 40 Project Silver/Bevens Creek Area.

• Resolution to authorize settlement of compensation for real property interests for the Highway 40 Project Silver/Bevens Creek Area

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review several infrastructure contracts and land acquisitions. Key items include eminent domain proceedings for the Highway 40 Project and bridge repairs for the Dakota Rail Regional Trail.

• Authorization to initiate eminent domain and settlement agreements for the Highway 40 Project — Silver/Bevens Creek Area
• Bid award to Pember Companies for bridge repair and replacement on Dakota Rail Regional Trail
• Contract with Recycle Technologies Inc. for bulb recycling not to exceed $30,000
• Professional Services Agreement with Apex Engineering for Highway 52 & Highway 53 Box Culverts
• Special Use Permit for Minnesota Astronomical Society 2026 Camping with the Stars Event

The Board of Commissioners approved a series of consent items including land acquisitions and staffing. Acting as the Regional Rail Authority, the board awarded a bridge replacement contract. The session concluded to begin budget hearings.

• Adopted Resolution 37-26 to initiate eminent domain proceedings
• Approved $600,402.15 contract to Pember Companies, Inc. for bridge repairs (4-0)
• Approved $262,076.26 agreement with Apex Engineering Group, Inc. for culvert design
• Adopted Resolution 35-26 approving Final Plat of SWEET FARM WOODS
• Approved $79,250 Drug Treatment Court Mini-Grant from MN Judicial Branch
• Adopted Resolution 38-26 for Highway 40 Project right of way settlements
• Approved three seasonal/temporary positions for Health and Human Services
• Approved special event permit for Minnesota Astronomical Society at Baylor Regional Park

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Park Commission

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.

• 2027 Parks & Recreation and CCRRA Operational & Maintenance Budgets
• 2027 Fees for Service Request and Recommendation
• Bid award recommendation to Pember Companies for Bridges RO630 and R0631 (Project CP-26-015-513)
• Special Event Use Permit: Minnesota Astronomical Society, 2026 Camping with the Stars
• Special Event Use Permit: 1SD108 Central Schools HS Cross Country Meets

Board of Commissioners

The Carver County Board will consider a public hearing to amend the 2040 Comprehensive Plan. Several consent agenda items will be approved, including new lower‑potency hemp edible retail registrations, a final payment for the Highway 50 pavement repair, and a temporary on‑sale liquor license for the Chaska Rotary Club. The board will also discuss a joint powers agreement for the Jonathan Carver Parkway Project and review health and human services warrants.

• Approve New Lower‑Potency Hemp Edible Retail Registration for Good Time Liquors LLC
• Finalize payment and acceptance of the Highway 50 Pavement Repair Project with Wm. Mueller and Sons, Inc.
• Approve 1‑day to 4‑day Temporary On‑Sale Liquor License for Chaska Rotary Club
• Approve Joint Powers Agreement with the City of Carver for the Jonathan Carver Parkway Project – Carver Creek Area
• Review Health & Human Services and Commissioner Warrants

The Carver County Board approved a $1,000,000 release from the CDA Housing Project Account for the Trails Edge Senior project in Waconia, and unanimously approved a consent agenda including licenses, permits, contracts, and a comprehensive plan amendment submission to the Metropolitan Council. The board also entered closed session to discuss property purchases for the Highway 40 Project.

• Approved $1,000,000 for Trails Edge Senior project (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including hemp retail registrations, liquor license, zoning compliance, and contracts (unanimous)
• Approved submission of 2040 Comprehensive Plan amendment to Metropolitan Council (unanimous)
• Approved distribution of retired sheriff badges to employees (unanimous)
• Entered closed session for Highway 40 property negotiations (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will conduct public hearings for four separate variance applications. These requests involve setbacks and structure dimensions across Laketown, Young America, Waconia, and San Francisco Townships.

• File #PZ20260017: Variance for reduced structure setback from a septic tank (Oakwood Community Church, Laketown Township)
• File #PZ20260015: Variance for reduced contractor's yard setback from a residence (Timothy Kerber, Young America Township)
• File #PZ20260018: Variance for reduced front yard setback for an accessory structure (Dustin Brakemeier, Waconia Township)
• File #20260016: Four variances for structure height, sidewall height, square footage, and storage space (Joshua Breeggemann, San Francisco Township)

The Carver County Board of Adjustment approved all four variance requests on the agenda, including reduced setbacks for a church expansion, a contractor's yard, a lakeside accessory structure, and a large accessory building in a residential cluster district. Each variance was approved unanimously with specific conditions. No requests were denied or tabled.

• Approved 3-foot septic tank setback variance for Oakwood Church expansion (unanimous)
• Approved 200-foot setback variance for contractor's yard at Kerber property, contingent on future CUP (unanimous)
• Approved after-the-fact variance for 80-sq-ft accessory structure 37 feet from road centerline (unanimous)
• Approved four variances for 1,440-sq-ft accessory structure with increased height and storage limits (unanimous)

Water Management Advisory Committee

Board of Commissioners

The Carver County Board will receive an update on projected legislative impacts and a proposed 2% levy surcharge for the 2027 and 2028 budgets. Staff will present details on federal and state cost shifts, including reductions in state aid and changes to Medicaid and SNAP administration.

• Presentation on 2027 budget levy surcharge
• State aid cut of $70,000 for AIS
• SNAP administrative cost shift of $85,413
• HHS staffing increase of 5.5 FTEs
• Public Works staffing increase of 2.24 FTEs

Board of Commissioners

The Carver County Board of Commissioners will receive the 2026 Assessment Summary prepared by the County Assessor, which outlines assessed values, market trends, and new construction data. They will also review the Appeal Review, which reports 335 market‑value inquiries and 280 homestead‑related calls and explains the Homestead Market Value Exclusion limit of $517,200. The agenda does not list any specific motions or votes for these items.

• Presentation of the 2026 Assessment Summary (pages 3‑25) including median home value $447,100 and average $505,000
• Review of appeal data: 335 market‑value inquiries and 280 homestead‑related calls (total 615 inquiries)
• Discussion of the Homestead Market Value Exclusion phase‑out limit set at $517,200
• Report of over $130 million in new apartment construction added in the past year
• Adoption of language from County Board Operating Rules to apply Robert’s Rules of Order to the Board of Equalization

The Board of Appeal and Equalization adjusted the assessed values for two specific properties. The board maintained the current assessment and classification for the Undestad property and set a new assessed value for the DeSautel property.

• Adopted Robert's Rules of Order (unanimous)
• Maintained Pam Undestad assessment at $481,400 and delayed Ag to Residential reclassification (unanimous)
• Set assessed value of Tom Desautel property at $1,300,000 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 11:07 a.m. (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Carver County Planning Commission will convene to review and adopt minutes from a previous meeting and hold a public hearing on an interim use permit for mining.

• Approve minutes from May 19, 2026
• Public hearing for BH Aggregate Services, Inc. interim use permit
• Application for mining/land reclamation in Watertown Township

Park Commission

The Carver County Park Commission will hold a regular meeting including a walking tour of the Minnesota River Bluffs Regional Trail. The commission will vote on special use permits for a Girl Scouts Twilight Camp and the Lake Minnewashta 4th of July Fireworks under the consent agenda. Staff will present the 2027 Preliminary Parks Department Budget as an informational item.

• Special Use Permit: Girl Scouts Twilight Camp
• Special Use Permit: Lake Minnewashta 4th of July Fireworks
• 2027 Preliminary Parks Department Budget presentation

Board of Commissioners

The Carver County Board of Commissioners will consider an amendment to the consent agenda. The amendment moves item 2.9, the State Performance Measurement Program (2026), to the regular session. The change is requested by Commissioner Anderson.

• Amendment to move State Performance Measurement Program (2026) from consent to regular agenda

Board of Commissioners

The Carver County Board will adopt the agenda, approve the June 2 minutes, and then consider a consent agenda that includes renewal and a new tobacco license, vacation of a right‑of‑way segment on County State Aid Highway 101, professional services agreements for Highway 44 Phase 3 and Highway 53, and a contract for ADA improvements and ITS enhancements. After the consent agenda, the County Administrator will give a report and the session will move to a work session on County Trails CIP and an update on opioid settlement investments for the jail medication program.

• Renewal of Annual Tobacco License and issuance of a new tobacco license to Carver Tobacco Inc. (items 2.1‑2.2)
• Authorization to vacate a segment of former right‑of‑way of County State Aid Highway 101 (item 2.3)
• Professional Services Agreement for Highway 44 Phase 3 Project with SRF Consulting Group, Inc. (item 2.4)
• Award of contract to Concrete Idea, Inc. for ADA improvements and ITS enhancements (item 2.6)
• Professional Services Agreement for Highway 53 Project with WSP USA Inc. (item 2.7)

The Board approved several professional services agreements for highway projects and health and human services. Additional actions included approving tobacco licenses, staffing changes in Finance, and the 2026 Performance Measures Report.

• Approved SRF Consulting Group agreement for Highway 44 Phase 3 ($1,246,183.06)
• Approved Concrete Idea, Inc. contract for ADA Improvements ($1,727,285.50)
• Approved WSP USA Inc. agreement for Highway 53 Project ($916,738.60)
• Vacated portion of CSA Highway 101 in Chanhassen (Resolution 30-26)
• Approved Next Chapter Technology agreement for CaseWorks system ($756,054)
• Approved Wiley Consulting LLC agreement for OnBase Data extraction ($29,750)
• Approved Highway 10/41 Project right of way settlement (Resolution 32-26)
• Adopted 2026 Performance Measures Report (Resolution 33-26)

Board of Commissioners

The Carver County Board will consider authorizing a special event use permit for a professional fireworks display at Lake Minnewashta Regional Park on July 3, 2026. The event, organized by the Lake Minnewashta HOA, is exempt from permit fees and contingent on the Park Commission's recommendation.

• Authorize special event use permit for Lake Minnewashta HOA fireworks display
• Event to be held at Lake Minnewashta Regional Park, 6900 Hazeltine Blvd
• Display dates: Friday July 3, 2026 (primary) or Sunday July 5, 2026 (alternative)
• Anticipated attendance: 1,000 - 1,500+ people
• Permit fees: Exempt under 2026 Fee Schedule

Board of Commissioners

The Scott and Carver County Boards of Commissioners will hold a joint workshop at 200 4th Avenue West in Shakopee to discuss items including the SCALE Insurance Pool, the Merriam Junction Trail, and jail medical directorship.

• Scott County Association for Leadership & Efficiency (SCALE) Insurance Pool
• Lower Minnesota River Watershed District
• Merriam Junction Trail
• Transit/Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT)
• Jail Medical Director