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Municipal budget

US Census Annual Survey of Local Government Finances
Total revenue$98.4M (FY2023)
Total spending$90.0M (FY2023)
Taxes$41.3M (FY2023)
Debt outstanding$40.4M (FY2023)
Spending per resident$2,056 (FY2023)

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Tue Sep 1, 2026

Board of Commissioners

Board approves HRA tax levy and final sealcoat payment

The Kandiyohi County Board of Commissioners will vote on the Housing Redevelopment Association tax levy funding request and the final payment for the KC SEALCOAT-26 project. The meeting also includes informational updates on the Highway 23 Willmar Bypass and water tower projects, as well as standard consent agenda items like warrant approvals.

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We lead with integrity, serve with purpose, and empower potential. We lead with integrity, serve with purpose, and empower potential. NOTICE & AGENDA Board of Commissioners Meeting 9:00 AM - Tuesday, September 1, 2026 Commissioners Board Room 9:00 AM - Tuesday, September 1, 2026 Commissioners Board Room FOR COMPLETE DETAILS, see www.kcmn.us< http://www.kcmn.us> or call (320) 231-6215 FOR COMPLETE DETAILS, see www.kcmn.us< http://www.kcmn.us> or call (320) 231-6215 FOR COMPLETE DETAILS, see www.kcmn.us< http://www.kcmn.us> or call (320) 231-6215 FOR COMPLETE DETAILS, see www.kcmn.us< http://www.kcmn.us> or call (320) 231-6215 FOR COMPLETE DETAILS, see www.kcmn.us< http://www.kcmn.us> or call (320) 231-6215 FOR COMPLETE DETAILS, see www.kcmn.us< http://www.kcmn.us> or call (320) 231-6215 Page APPROVAL OF AGENDA - ACTION ITEM CONSENT AGENDA - ACTION ITEM APPROVAL OF AGENDA - ACTION ITEM CONSENT AGENDA - ACTION ITEM a) Approval of August 18, 2026 County Board Legal Minutes a) Approval of August 18, 2026 County Board Legal Minutes - Pdf 3 - 5 b) Approval of Auditor's Warrants and Claims b) Approval of Auditor's Warrants and Claims - Pdf 6 c) Approval of Human Services Warrants and Claims c) Approval of Human Services Warrants and Claims - Pdf 7 d) Approval of Kandiyohi County HRA Tax Levy Funding Request d) Approval of Kandiyohi County HRA Tax Levy Funding Request - …
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Tue Sep 8, 2026

Planning Commission

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AGENDA Planning Commission Meeting 7:00 PM - Tuesday, September 8, 2026 Kandiyohi County Health & Human Services Building - Board Room 7:00 PM - Tuesday, September 8, 2026 Kandiyohi County Health & Human Services Building - Board Room APPROVAL OF MINUTES AGENDA ITEMS: 1. Preliminary Plat: Whispering Oaks Estates 1. Preliminary Plat: Whispering Oaks Estates 1. Preliminary Plat: Whispering Oaks Estates Government Lots 5 & 6, and part of Government Lots 3, 4, & 5…Section 28, Township 120, Range 33, Harrison Township. Complete legal in file. Government Lots 5 & 6, and part of Government Lots 3, 4, & 5…Section 28, Township 120, Range 33, Harrison Township. Complete legal in file. Government Lots 5 & 6, and part of Government Lots 3, 4, & 5…Section 28, Township 120, Range 33, Harrison Township. Complete legal in file. Proposing 10 lots in an R-1 Shoreland Residential Management District. Page 1 of 1
Tue Nov 10, 2026

Kandiyohi – Renville Community Health Board

Kandiyohi – Renville Community Health Board to meet November 10

The board will meet to review minutes, allow bills, and discuss general business. The agenda consists of procedural items and general updates.

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AGENDA Kandiyohi – Renville Community Health Board Meeting 1:00 PM - Tuesday, November 10, 2026 Varies APPROVAL OF MINUTES Adoption of Minutes ALLOWANCE OF BILLS CANCELLATION OF WARRANTS AGREEMENTS/CONTRACTS/POLICY GENERAL BUSINESS DISCUSSION/UPDATES ADJOURNMENT Page 1 of 1

Recent meetings

Tue Aug 18, 2026

Board of Commissioners

County Board to consider LCCMR grant application and New London water tower lease

The Kandiyohi County Board of Commissioners will meet to approve the consent agenda, hear informational updates from several county departments and organizations, and take action on a water tower lease agreement with the City of New London, a resolution authorizing a grant application to the LCCMR, planning commission recommendations, and a PrimeWest Health county care coordination item. The meeting also includes a budget work session following the regular meeting.

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We lead with integrity, serve with purpose, and empower potential. NOTICE & AGENDA Board of Commissioners Meeting 9:00 AM - Tuesday, August 18, 2026 Commissioners Board Room FOR COMPLETE DETAILS, see www.kcmn.us< http://www.kcmn.us> or call (320) 231-6215 Page APPROVAL OF AGENDA - ACTION ITEM CONSENT AGENDA - ACTION ITEM a) Approval of August 4, 2026 County Board Legal Minutes a) Approval of August 4, 2026 County Board Legal Minutes - Pdf 4 - 6 b) Approval of Auditor's Warrants and Claims b) Approval of Auditor's Warrants and Claims - Pdf 7 c) Approval of Human Services Warrants and Claims c) Approval of Human Services Warrants and Claims - Pdf 8 d) Approval of August 4, 2026 Closed Session Minutes d) Approval of August 4, 2026 Closed Session Minutes - Pdf 9 - 11 GENERAL BUSINESS DISCUSSION / UPDATES 9:00 a.m. Informational NewCarbon Update NewCarbon Update - Pdf Justin Gutknecht, Co-Founder and Head of Solutions 12 - 32 9:30 a.m. Informational Prairie Lakes Youth Program Update Prairie Lakes Youth Program Update - Pdf Kristin Johnson, Executive Director 33 - 41 9:45 a.m. Informational Kandiyohi County Economic Development Update Kandiyohi County Economic Development Update - Pdf Sheri Wegner, Economic Development Management Director 42 Page 1 of 178 10:00 a.m. Informational Kandiyohi County HRA Update Kandiyohi County HRA Update - Pdf Jill …
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Tue Aug 11, 2026

Kandiyohi – Renville Community Health Board

Board to vote on 2027 food, pool, and lodging fees

The Kandiyohi-Renville Community Health Board will vote on proposed 2027 fees for food, pools, and lodging. They will also discuss updates on a $460,000 MPCA settlement, a member vacancy, and a contract update. The meeting includes approval of Q1 2026 financials and the May 12, 2026 minutes.

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AGENDA Kandiyohi – Renville Community Health Board Meeting 1:00 PM - Tuesday, August 11, 2026 Varies Page APPROVAL OF MINUTES Action Approval of Agenda 1:00 pm Action Approval of May 12, 2026 Minutes Approval of May 12, 2026 Minutes - Pdf Minutes from Quarter 2 3 - 9 GENERAL BUSINESS DISCUSSION/UPDATES 1:05 pm CHB Member Vacancy Update CHB Member Vacancy Update - Pdf 10 1:15 pm Action Approval of 2026 Quarter 1 Financials Approval of 2026 Quarter 1 Financials - Pdf 11 1:20 pm 2025 CHB Audit 2025 CHB Audit - Pdf 12 1:25 pm State CHS Advisory Committee Report: SCHSAC Representative or Alternate State CHS Advisory Committee Report: SCHSAC Representative or Alternate - Pdf 13 - 23 1:40 pm MDH Orientation on September 9, 2026 MDH Orientation on September 9, 2026 - Pdf 24 1:45 pm Action 2027 Food, Pools, and Lodging Fees 2027 Food, Pools, and Lodging Fees - Pdf 25 - 27 2:05 pm CRPHI Contract Update CRPHI Contract Update - Pdf 28 2:10 pm Regional Data Model Update 29 Page 1 of 44 Regional Data Model Update - Pdf 2:15 pm Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) Settlement Update Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) Settlement Update - Pdf 30 - 41 2:30 pm Kandiyohi-Renville CHB Plans Kandiyohi-Renville CHB Plans - Pdf 42 2:40 pm Grants and Department Projects Grants and Department Projects - Pdf 43 2:50 pm Timel …
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Mon Aug 10, 2026

Board of Adjustment

Board of Adjustment to consider two zoning variance requests

The Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings to determine if two property owners qualify for zoning variances. Both applicants are seeking to reduce required setbacks for structures on their respective properties.

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AGENDA Board of Adjustment Meeting 6:00 PM - Monday, August 10, 2026 Kandiyohi County Health & Human Services Building – Board Room Page APPROVAL OF MINUTES AGENDA ITEMS: 1. Pete’s Surplus Inc.: Part of NW ¼ of SW ¼, Section 31, Township 122, Range 34, Burbank Township, (2598 Hwy 9 NE). Troy Haverly, Owner Applicant requests a reduced road setback of 85 feet for canopy over fuel pumps in a CI Commercial/Industrial District. Ordinance requires a setback of 130 feet. Pete's Surplus, Inc. Packet 2 - 6 2. Melissa Coil Bulman: Lot 62, Northern Lights Beach, Section 33, Fahlun Township, (6882 147th Ave SE). Applicant requests a reduced side yard setback of 2 feet for a shed in an R-1 Shoreland Residential Management District. Ordinance requires side yard setback of 10 feet. Melissa Coil Balman Packet 7 - 10 Page 1 of 10 : JULY292026 eric.vandyken@kcmn.us STATEOFMINNESOTAKANDIYOHICOUNTYBOARDKANDIYOHICOUNTYOFADJUSTMENTPETE’SSURPLUSINCNoticeisherebygiventhatapublichearingwillbeheldbeforetheKandiyohiCountyBoardofAdjustmentintheCommissionersBoardRoomattheKandiyohiCountyHealth&HumanServicesBuilding,locatedat2200—23"dSt.NE,Willmar,MinnesotaonMonday,August10,2026at6:00PMtoconsiderthematteroftheappealoftheabove-namedapplicant.PartofNW1AofSW1A,Section31,Township122,Range34,BurbankTownship.CompletelegalinZoningOf?ce.(2598Hwy9NE)TroyHaverly,OwnerApplicantrequestsareducedroadsetbackof85feetforcanopyoverfuelpumpsinaCICommercial/IndustrialDistrict. …
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Mon Aug 10, 2026

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to consider rezoning and event center proposal

The Planning Commission will review a request to rezone property in New London Township and a proposal for a hospitality and event center in Roseville Township.

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AGENDA Planning Commission Meeting 7:00 PM - Monday, August 10, 2026 Kandiyohi County Health & Human Services Building - Board Room Page APPROVAL OF MINUTES AGENDA ITEMS: 1. Amendment/Re-Zone: Petitioner: GEMDAHL LLC: Lots 13 and 14 of Subdivision of NW ¼ of NE ¼, Lot 1 and part of Lot 2 of NW ¼ of NE ¼ lying N of public highway, Lots 10, 11, and 12 of NW ¼ of NE ¼, Part of Lot 8 and Lot 9 of the NW ¼ of NE ¼ except part lying South of road, Part of Lot 7 of NW ¼ of NE ¼, all in Section 33, Township 121, Range 34. New London Township. Parcels 27-033-0060, 0080, 0110, & 0120, (6440 132nd Ave NE). Wayne Dahlen & Sheila Gemar. Request to rezone property from R-1 Shoreland Residential Management District to RM Shoreland Resource Management District, and R-2 Community Residence District to A-2 General Agricultural District. GEMDAHL, LLC Packet 2 - 6 2. Scott & Rebecca Mueller: NW ¼ of NW ¼ and NE ¼ of NW ¼, Section 4, Township 122, Range 33, Roseville Township, (County Line Road NE / 145thSt NE (Co Rd 2). Applicants request a Hospitality or Event Center including, but not limited to wedding venues, retreats, arts and entertainment venues in an A-2 General Agricultural District. Proposing music festival, seasonal family entertainment, and wedding venue. Scott & Rebecca Mueller Packet 7 - 34 Page 1 of 34 Mondax1August10I2026at7:00P.M. QMHZA eric.vandyken(wkcmn.us NOTICEOFINTENTTOAMENDTHECOUNTYZONINGMAPSNoticeisherebygiventha …
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Tue Aug 4, 2026

Board of Commissioners

Board to vote on broadband expansion and bridge replacement contracts

The Kandiyohi County Board of Commissioners will meet to approve routine financial claims, a revised mileage reimbursement rate, and a broadband expansion project. The board will also vote on a bridge replacement contract and hear updates on soil conservation, truancy prevention, and emergency equipment.

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We lead with integrity, serve with purpose, and empower potential. NOTICE & AGENDA Board of Commissioners Meeting 9:00 AM - Tuesday, August 4, 2026 Commissioners Board Room FOR COMPLETE DETAILS, see www.kcmn.us< http://www.kcmn.us> or call (320) 231-6215 Page APPROVAL OF AGENDA - ACTION ITEM CONSENT AGENDA - ACTION ITEM a) Approval of July 21, 2026 County Board Legal Minutes a) Approval of July 21, 2026 County Board Legal Minutes - Pdf 3 - 6 b) Approval of Auditor's Warrants and Claims b) Approval of Auditor's Warrants and Claims - Pdf 7 c) Approval of Human Services Warrants and Claims c) Approval of Human Services Warrants and Claims - Pdf 8 d) Revised Resolution 2026-3: New Mileage Rate d) Revised Resolution 2026-3: New Mileage Rate - Pdf 9 - 10 e) Resolution 2026-33: Approving County Financial Participation Vibrant Broadband - Svea Fiber Internet Project e) Resolution 2026-33: Approving County Financial Participation Vibrant Broadband - Svea Fiber Internet Project - Pdf 11 - 12 GENERAL BUSINESS DISCUSSION / UPDATES 9:00 a.m. Informational Kandiyohi County Soil and Water Conservation District Report Kandiyohi County Soil and Water Conservation District Report - Pdf Margaret Johnson, District Manager 13 - 37 9:20 a.m. Informational Back-to-School Event for Truancy Prevention Back-to-School Event for Truancy Prevention - Pdf Becky Anderson, Truancy Specialist 38 Page 1 of …
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Tue Jul 21, 2026

Board of Commissioners

Kandiyohi County Board to consider funding for Prairie Woods Environmental Learning Center

The Board of Commissioners will decide on a $250,000 conditional funding commitment for the Prairie Woods Environmental Learning Center. The meeting also includes a work session to discuss the 2027 budget, capital equipment, and technology upgrades.

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We lead with integrity, serve with purpose, and empower potential. NOTICE & AGENDA Board of Commissioners Meeting 9:00 AM - Tuesday, July 21, 2026 Commissioners Board Room FOR COMPLETE DETAILS, see www.kcmn.us< http://www.kcmn.us> or call (320) 231-6215 Page APPROVAL OF AGENDA - ACTION ITEM CONSENT AGENDA - ACTION ITEM a) Approval of July 7, 2026 County Board Legal Minutes a) Approval of July 7, 2026 County Board Legal Minutes - Pdf 4 - 7 b) Approval of Auditor's Warrants and Claims b) Approval of Auditor's Warrants and Claims - Pdf 8 c) Approval of Human Services Warrants and Claims c) Approval of Human Services Warrants and Claims - Pdf 9 d) Cancellation of Human Services Warrants d) Cancellation of Human Services Warrants - Pdf 10 - 11 e) Letters of Support to the Congressional Delegates e) Letters of Support to the Congressional Delegates - Pdf 12 - 15 f) Approval of July 7, 2026 Closed Session Minutes f) Approval of July 7, 2026 Closed Session Minutes - Pdf 16 - 17 g) 2026-2027 New London Spicer School Resource Officer Contract Renewal g) 2026-2027 New London Spicer School Resource Officer Contract Renewal - Pdf 18 - 22 Page 1 of 158 h) Resolution 2026-31: Reappointment of Veteran Service Officer Trisha Appeldorn Resolution 2026-32: Reappointment of Assistant Veteran Service Office Anabeth Wall h) Reappointment of Veteran Service Officer Trisha Appeldorn and Reappointme …
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Mon Jul 13, 2026

Board of Commissioners - SPECIAL BOARD

Board considers returning case management for medical assistance to county control

The Board is discussing how to handle case management as PrimeWest Health becomes the sole medical assistance managed care option for all members by January 1, 2027. The Board must decide whether the county will resume responsibility for case management or if PrimeWest Health will manage it.

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Mission: We lead with integrity, serve with purpose, and empower potential. AGENDA Board of Commissioners - SPECIAL BOARD Meeting 1:00 PM - Monday, July 13, 2026 HHS - Room 2075 FOR COMPLETE DETAILS, see www.kcmn.us< http://www.kcmn.us> or call (320) 231-6215 Page COUNTY BOARD WORK SESSION - PRIMEWEST AGENDA: * History & Background * Current State * Previous & Upcoming Changes * Models of Care * Reviewing Options * Staffing Options * Financial Options * Next Steps PrimeWest Presentation PrimeWest Presentation - Pdf 2 - 15 Agenda time slots may be subject to change due to time allotments Page 1 of 15 AGENDA ITEM REPORT Meeting Date: July 13, 2026 Department: Subject: PrimeWest Presentation Attachments: Kandiyohi County Prime West Work Session 7.13.26 Published Page 2 of 15 Kandiyohi County HHS PrimeWest Health Work Session Page 3 of 15 History & Background 2019 — Kandiyohi signs intent to join PrimeWest Health 2020–22 — 11 counties join PrimeWest board; DHS 2022 procurement excludes/limits CBP entities 2021 – June 15: 130-day notice given to BCBS for termination of Care Coordination Agreement, staff capacity cited as reason for termination. Care Coordinators absorbed into other roles within the department. 2022–24 — MACHP lawsuit → Court of Appeals win (2023) → MN Supreme Court review (2024): confirms DHS can't override a county's valid CBP election 2025 (December) — DHS affirms C …
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Tue Jul 7, 2026

Board of Commissioners

Kandiyohi County Board to review drainage benefits and facility projects

The Board of Commissioners will decide on several redeterminations of benefits for county ditches and approve a switchgear replacement project for the Willmar Public Library Courthouse. The meeting includes discussions on a Nordic Ski Club proposal and a grant for the Prairie Woods Environmental Learning Center.

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We lead with integrity, serve with purpose, and empower potential. NOTICE & AGENDA Board of Commissioners Meeting 9:00 AM - Tuesday, July 7, 2026 Commissioners Board Room FOR COMPLETE DETAILS, see www.kcmn.us< http://www.kcmn.us> or call (320) 231-6215 Page APPROVAL OF AGENDA - ACTION ITEM CONSENT AGENDA - ACTION ITEM a) Approval of June 16, 2026 County Board Legal Minutes a) Approval of June 16, 2026 County Board Legal Minutes - Pdf 4 - 6 b) Approval of Auditor's Warrants and Claims b) Approval of Auditor's Warrants and Claims - Pdf 7 c) Approval of Human Services Warrants and Claims c) Approval of Human Services Warrants and Claims - Pdf 8 d) Amendment to the Lutheran Social Services STAY Program Contract d) Amendment to the Lutheran Social Services STAY Program Contract - Pdf 9 - 10 e) Permit Application for 4th Annual Weedfest on Diamond Lake Park #3 e) Permit Application for 4th Annual Weedfest on Diamond Lake Park #3 - Pdf 11 - 13 f) Approval of 2026 Discretionary Grant Contract f) Approval of 2026 Discretionary Grant Contract - Pdf 14 - 25 GENERAL BUSINESS DISCUSSION / UPDATES 9:00 a.m. Action Nordic Ski Club Proposal Nordic Ski Club Proposal - Pdf Forrest Peterson and David Moody; Nordic Ski Club Board Members 26 - 28 Page 1 of 130 9:15 a.m. Informational Kandiyohi County Historical Society Update Kandiyohi County Historical Society Update - Pdf Jill Wohnoutka …
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Tue Jun 16, 2026

Board of Commissioners

Kandiyohi County Board to review nuisance abatement and ARPA resolution

The Board of Commissioners will decide on a nuisance abatement for Roger Moen and a Planning Commission recommendation. The body will also consider resolutions regarding the 2025 Performance Measurement Report and the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).

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We lead with integrity, serve with purpose, and empower potential. We lead with integrity, serve with purpose, and empower potential. NOTICE & AGENDA Board of Commissioners Meeting 4:00 PM - Tuesday, June 16, 2026 Commissioners Board Room 4:00 PM - Tuesday, June 16, 2026 Commissioners Board Room FOR COMPLETE DETAILS, see www.kcmn.us< http://www.kcmn.us> or call (320) 231-6215 FOR COMPLETE DETAILS, see www.kcmn.us< http://www.kcmn.us> or call (320) 231-6215 FOR COMPLETE DETAILS, see www.kcmn.us< http://www.kcmn.us> or call (320) 231-6215 FOR COMPLETE DETAILS, see www.kcmn.us< http://www.kcmn.us> or call (320) 231-6215 FOR COMPLETE DETAILS, see www.kcmn.us< http://www.kcmn.us> or call (320) 231-6215 FOR COMPLETE DETAILS, see www.kcmn.us< http://www.kcmn.us> or call (320) 231-6215 Page APPROVAL OF AGENDA - ACTION ITEM CONSENT AGENDA - ACTION ITEM APPROVAL OF AGENDA - ACTION ITEM CONSENT AGENDA - ACTION ITEM a) Approval of June 2, 2026 County Board Legal Minutes a) Approval of June 2, 2026 County Board Legal Minutes - Pdf 3 - 5 b) Approval of Auditor's Warrants and Claims b) Approval of Auditor's Warrants and Claims - Pdf 6 c) Approval of Human Services Warrants and Claims c) Approval of Human Services Warrants and Claims - Pdf 7 d) Approval of June 2, 2026 Closed Session Minutes d) Approval of June 2, 2026 Closed Session Minutes - Pdf 8 - 9 e) Perm …
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Mon Jun 8, 2026

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to consider laydown yard for Xcel Energy powerline project

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a Conditional Use Permit for Canacre. The applicant proposes a laydown yard for the Minnesota Energy Connection Project to store equipment and materials.

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AGENDA Planning Commission Meeting 7:00 PM - Monday, June 8, 2026 Kandiyohi County Health & Human Services Building - Board Room Page APPROVAL OF MINUTES AGENDA ITEMS: 1. Canacre: S ½ of NE ¼, and that part of N ½ of NE ¼, described as…, all in Section 14, Township 119, Range 33, Gennessee Township. Complete legal description in Zoning Office (680 195th St SE), Parcel #17-014-0016 and 0020, Duininck Companies, Landowner. Applicant requests laydown yard for utility project in an A-1 Agricultural Preservation District. Proposes area for work trailers, steel, spools, stockpiling of material, etc. Canacre Packet Canacre PC Staff Report 2 - 9 Page 1 of 9 Gennessee 27 £3:MK4A cric,vandyken(u)kcmn.us NOTICEOFHEARINGONCONDITIONALUSEPERMITCANACRENoticeisherebygiven,thatapublichearingwillbeheldbeforetheKandiyohiCountyPlanningCommissionintheCommissionersBoardRoomattheKandiyohiCountyHealthandHumanServicesBuilding,locatedat2200—23rdSt.NE,Willmar,MinnesotaonMonday,June8,2026at7:00PMtoconsidertheapplicationforaConditionalUsePermitoftheabovenamedapplicantatthefollowingpropertylocation:S1/2ofNE1A,andthatpartofN1/2ofNE%,describedas...,allinSection14,Township119,Range33,GennesseeTownship.CompletelegaldescriptioninZoningOf?ce.(680195thStSE)Parcel#17—014-0016/0020.DuininckCompanies,Landowner.ConditionalUsePermitrequest:ApplicantrequestslaydownyardforutilityprojectinanA-lAgriculturalPreservationDistrict.Proposesareaforworktrailers,steel,spools,stockpilingofmaterial, …
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Mon Jun 8, 2026

Board of Adjustment

Board to hear appeal regarding pool placement and structure definitions

The Board of Adjustment will consider an appeal from Jeffrey and Allison Fischer regarding the placement of an inground swimming pool. The applicants are challenging a Zoning Administrator's determination that a stone fireplace is not a structure for determining a building line setback.

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AGENDA Board of Adjustment Meeting 6:00 PM - Monday, June 8, 2026 Kandiyohi County Health & Human Services Building - Board Room Page APPROVAL OF MINUTES AGENDA ITEMS: 1. Notice of Appeal - Jeffrey & Allison Fischer: Part of Government Lot 1, Section 23, Township 121, Range 34, New London Township (9797 North Shore Drive). Applicant is appealing the Zoning Administrators determination that a stone fireplace is not a structure for determining a building line setback. Fischer Packet Fischer BOA Staff Report 2 - 13 Page 1 of 13 ,,,27 e?c.vandyken@kcmn.us STATEOFMINNESOTAKANDIYOHICOUNTYBOARDKANDIYOHICOUNTYOFADJUSTMENTJEFFYFISCHER&ALLISONFISCHERNoticeisherebygiventhatapublichearingwillbeheldbeforetheKandiyohiCountyBoardofAdjustmentintheCommissionersBoardRoomattheKandiyohiCountyHealth&HumanServicesBuilding,locatedat2200—23rdSt.NE,Willmar,MinnesotaonMonday,June8,2026at6:00PMtoconsiderthematteroftheappealoftheabovenamedapplicant.ThatpartofGovernmentLot1,Section23,Township121,Range34,NewLondonTownship.(9797NorthShoreDrive)CompletelegalinZoningOf?ce.ApplicantisappealingtheZoningAdministratorsdeterminationthatastone?replaceisnotastructurefordeterminingabuildinglinesetback.Letmailednoticehereofbegivennotlessthanten(10)dayspriortosaidhearingdate.Sketchesandadditionalinformationoftheproposedproject(s)areavailableforviewintheDepartmentofEnvironmentalServicesOf?ce,400BensonAveSW,Monday—Fridaybetweenthehoursof8:00AMand4:30PM.KANDIYOHICOUNTYBOARDOFADJUSTMENTDAT …
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Tue May 12, 2026

Kandiyohi – Renville Community Health Board

Community Health Board to review MPCA settlement and Q1 financials

The Kandiyohi-Renville Community Health Board will meet to approve first-quarter financials and a settlement with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. The board will also discuss medical consultant needs for Renville County and updates on community health plans.

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AGENDA Kandiyohi – Renville Community Health Board Meeting 1:00 PM - Tuesday, May 12, 2026 Varies Page APPROVAL OF AGENDA/MINUTES Action Approval of Agenda Action Approval of February 10, 2026 Minutes Approval of February 10, 2026 Minutes - Pdf 3 - 6 GENERAL BUSINESS DISCUSSION/UPDATES 1:05 pm Action Approval of 2026 Quarter 1 Financials Approval of 2026 Quarter 1 Financials - Pdf 7 1:10 pm State CHS Advisory Committee Report: SCHSAC Representative or Alternate State CHS Advisory Committee Report: SCHSAC Representative or Alternate - Pdf 8 - 15 1:20 pm MDH Orientation on September 9, 2026 MDH Orientation on September 9, 2026 - Pdf 16 1:25 pm Action Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) Settlement Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) Settlement - Pdf 17 1:40 pm Renville County Medical Consultant Renville County Medical Consultant - Pdf 18 1:45 pm Kandiyohi-Renville CHB Plans Kandiyohi-Renville CHB Plans - Pdf 19 2:05 pm Grants and Department Projects Grants and Department Projects - Pdf 20 2:25 pm Timely Topics / Issues from Members 21 Page 1 of 21 Timely Topics / Issues from Members - Pdf ADJOURNMENT Page 2 of 21 AGENDA ITEM REPORT Meeting Date: May 12, 2026 Department: Meeting Date: May 12, 2026 Department: Meeting Date: May 12, 2026 Department: Subject: Approval of February 10, 2026 Minutes …
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Mon May 11, 2026

Planning Commission

Planning Commission considers renewal for Wild Haven Sportsman’s Club shooting range

The Planning Commission is reviewing a request from Mike Dahl and Wild Haven Sportsman’s Club Inc. for a Conditional Use Permit. The applicant seeks to establish a shooting range, archery range, and club house in an A-2 General Agricultural District.

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AGENDA Planning Commission Meeting 7:00 PM - Monday, May 11, 2026 Kandiyohi County Health & Human Services Building - Board Room Page APPROVAL OF MINUTES AGENDA ITEMS: 1. Mike Dahl / Wild Haven Sportsman’s Club Inc.: NW ¼ of NE ¼, Section 23, Township 122, Range 34, Burbank Township. (9281 255th Ave NE), TK Jones, LLC, Landowners. Parcel #11-023-0010. Applicant requests outdoor commercial recreational uses in an A-2 General Agricultural District. Proposes a shooting range, archery range and club house. Michael Dahl-Wild Haven Sportsman's Club Packet Mike Dahl-Wild Haven Sportsman's Club Draft Findings 2 - 26 Page 1 of 26 Page 2 of 26 Page 3 of 26 Page 4 of 26 Page 5 of 26 Page 6 of 26 Page 7 of 26 Page 8 of 26 Page 9 of 26 Page 10 of 26 Page 11 of 26 Page 12 of 26 Page 13 of 26 Page 14 of 26 Page 15 of 26 Page 16 of 26 Page 17 of 26 Page 18 of 26 Page 19 of 26 Page 20 of 26 Page 21 of 26 Page 22 of 26 Page 23 of 26 1 5-11-26 Planning Commission Staff Report Michael Dahl: This matter comes before the Planning Commission as a re-issuance or renewal of a previously approved Conditional Use Permit originally approved by the Planning Commission and County Board in December of 2024. Since the time of approval the applicant has worked through various aspects of the proposal but was unable to establish the use within the one year timeframe required by ordinance in order for the CUP to remain valid. The applicant is applying with essentially the sam …
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🌐 County-level context (Kandiyohi County)
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Traffic fatalities9 (1 pedestrian · 2024)
Business establishments1,416 (18,568 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$933/mo (533 assisted households · 2025)
Adults with low literacy17.9% (low numeracy 26% · 2017)

Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC

City profile

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$98.4M
Annual budget
$40.4M
Debt outstanding
73
Permitted housing units

The money — in

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Budget

Revenue$98.4M
Spending$90.0M
Revenue ran ahead of operating spending this year.

Debt load MODERATE

Outstanding debt$40.4M
Debt-to-revenue0.41×
Debt-load index51 / 100
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Outcomes — economic mobility

source: Opportunity Atlas (Harvard) · research use

For kids who grew up here in low-income households, their adult household-income rank (0–1). The average hides a gap by race:

White kids
0.541
All kids
0.510
Black kids
0.265

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