Meeker County public meetings in 2024
33 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Regular Session
The Meeker County Board will consider Resolution 2024-28 to approve the 2025 budget and property tax levy, along with approving 2025 Health and Human Services contracts, ratifying union agreements, and updating personnel policies. A closed session is scheduled for the county administrator's performance evaluation, and a public hearing on County Ditch 17 will be held at 1 p.m.
- Resolution 2024-28: Approving annual 2025 budget and property tax levy
- Approve 2025 Health and Human Services contracts (multiple providers)
- Ratify 2025-2026 AFSCME Attorney and Highway contracts with pay-for-performance MOU
- Approve updated Meeker County Personnel Policies
- Public hearing on County Ditch 17 at 1 p.m.
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Regular Session
The Meeker County Board of Commissioners will consider consent agenda items including approval of law enforcement contracts with three cities and a tobacco license for a Dollar General store. The board will also ratify several 2025-2026 union contracts, set salaries for the county attorney and sheriff, and establish commissioner salaries and per diem payments. Additionally, the board will discuss 2025 personnel adjustments tied to the budget and receive an annual report from Health and Human Services.
- Approve 2025-2026 law enforcement contracts with Cosmos, Grove City, and Watkins
- Ratify 2025-2026 union contracts for licensed deputies, HHS staff, and support staff
- Set 2025 and 2026 salaries for County Attorney and County Sheriff via resolutions 2024-25 and 2024-26
- Establish 2025 commissioner salaries, per diem, and expense allowances via resolution 2024-27
- Approve resolution 2024-24 for 2025 personnel adjustments included in the annual budget
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Work Session
The Board of Commissioners is holding a work session to discuss several administrative and funding items. The meeting includes reviews of opioid settlement funds and the potential creation of new positions.
- Opioid settlement funds discussion
- Discussion regarding new positions
- Government Center monument sign discussion
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Regular Session
The Meeker County Board of Commissioners will discuss cannabis business policies and zoning updates. The board is also reviewing conditional use permits and term limit changes for several county commissions.
- Proposed 2025 Fee Schedule public hearing
- Conditional Use Permit applications for Sing Landscaping and Ice House Solar
- Zoning Ordinance amendment regarding cannabis businesses and rescinding of interim ordinance
- Cannabis Business Policy approval
- Resolution 2024-20 to transition an administrative support position to the Department of Corrections
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Regular Session
The Board of Commissioners will discuss and potentially approve a rezoning from A-1 Agricultural Preservation to R-2 Rural Residential for the L'Esperance Addition, along with a preliminary plat. Other business includes approving law enforcement contracts, bridge engineering agreements, and a donation to victim services.
- Rezoning and preliminary plat for L'Esperance Addition from A-1 to R-2
- Approve 2025-2026 City of Dassel law enforcement contract
- Approve consultant agreements with Erickson Engineering for CSAH 2 and CSAH 34 bridge replacements
- Accept $1,000 donation from Meeker County Domestic Violence Program for Victim Services
- Award County Ditch 26 culvert installation to Weber Multiservice and Ditch 12 erosion repair to Weutherich Excavating
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Work Session
The Meeker County Board of Commissioners will discuss a remodel project update from Contegrity Group and Wold Architects during a work session. No other items are on the agenda.
- Remodel project update presented by Jim Oman (Contegrity Group) and Melissa Stein (Wold Architects)
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Regular Session
The Board of Commissioners will meet to review a consultant agreement for a highway intersection evaluation and land use requests. The session includes the appointment of a board member and the reappointment of the County Assessor.
- Consultant agreement with Bolton & Menk for intersection control evaluation at Hwy 12/CSAH 34
- Conditional Use Permit for Mackedanz Landscaping
- Final Plat for Wendall Junction
- Resolution 2024-18 for VFW Post 2818 off-site gambling permit at Lake Ripley Park
- Resolution 2024-19 to reappoint Melissa Voigt as County Assessor
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Regular Session
The Meeker County Board of Commissioners will consider several action items, including approval of consent agenda items such as meeting minutes and liquor licenses, and a conditional use permit extension for the Darwin Winter Garden. They will also vote on increasing tip fees for mixed solid waste and demolition waste, and authorize a resolution for an intersection control evaluation at Highway 12 and County State Aid Highway 34. The board will hear a presentation on adult protection and waivered services, and consider a joint powers agreement for the Southwestern MN Adult Mental Health Consortium.
- Approve Conditional Use Permit one-year extension for Darwin Winter Garden
- Approve increase in tip fees for mixed solid waste and demolition waste
- Resolution 2024-17 authorizing MnDOT work order for intersection control evaluation at Hwy 12 & CSAH 34
- Approve Joint Powers Agreement for the Southwestern MN Adult Mental Health Consortium
- Approve liquor licenses for Darwin Rod & Gun Club (on-sale) and Riverside Store and Tavern (wine on-sale and off-sale)
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Work Session
The Board of Commissioners is meeting for a work session to review several administrative and legal topics. The session includes a presentation on GAPS Court and discussions regarding county governance and service contracts.
- GAPS Court presentation by Judge Stephanie Beckman, Emily White, and Tina Schenk
- Discussion regarding the Humane Society contract
- Discussion regarding term limits
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Regular Session
The Meeker County Board of Commissioners will consider approving the 2025 preliminary levy and budget. The agenda also includes decisions on conditional use permits for landscaping and mining operations, a courthouse boiler replacement contract, and adoption of a county Adopt-A-Highway program. Several consent agenda items and department updates are scheduled.
- Approve 2025 preliminary levy and budget
- Approve proposal from Metropolitan Mechanical Contractors for courthouse boiler replacement
- Approve conditional use permits: Engel Landscaping (Ellsworth Township), Rogers Landscaping (Darwin Township), and interim use permit for Jans Mining Pit (Swede Grove Township)
- Approve Metlife as county's accident, critical illness & hospital care insurance carrier for 2025-2028
- Approve establishment of Meeker County Adopt-A-Highway program on CSAH roadway system
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Regular Session
The Meeker County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular session with consent agenda items including approval of contracts and grants, two HVAC unit replacements totaling $220,000, and a purchase of two plow trucks. They will also hear a hospital update from Meeker Memorial CEO, recognize the 2024 Farm Family of the Year, and receive the administrator's report.
- Approve Climate Makers proposals for replacement of AHU#2 and AHU#4, each $110,000
- Approve purchase of two plow trucks with snow & ice equipment
- Approve contract with Avera McKennan for in-patient hospital services
- Approve grant agreement with Office of Justice Programs for Crime Victim Advocacy Services
- Approve 2024 Semi-Independent Living Skills Contract with Bridges to Success
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Work Session
The Meeker County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session focused on the 2025 budget. Discussion items include a preliminary expense report, levy worksheet, and capital improvement plan. No formal decisions are made at work sessions, but the discussion will guide the upcoming preliminary budget and levy setting.
- Discussion of 2025 preliminary expense report
- Review of levy worksheet for 2025 property tax levy
- Presentation of the Capital Improvement Plan for 2025
- PowerPoint presentation on proposed 2025 budget
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Regular Session
The Meeker County Board of Commissioners will consider approving 2025 Prime Health Insurance rates for non-union employees and awarding proposals for elevator modernization at the courthouse and family services center. The consent agenda includes minutes, accounts payable, and a hospital board appointment. The board will also hear the administrator's report, monthly cash balances, and committee updates.
- Approve 2025 Prime Health Insurance rates for non-union employees
- Award proposal for courthouse elevator modernization upgrade
- Award proposal for family services center elevator modernization upgrade
- Approve appointment to hospital board
- Monthly cash balances report
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Regular Session
The Meeker County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on an interim ordinance establishing a moratorium on cannabis businesses. They will also consider a resolution approving a Tax Increment Financing district for the City of Litchfield, and vote on solar, wind, and energy storage system ordinances. A closed session is scheduled to discuss potential opioid litigation. Consent agenda items include appointments, license transfers, and grant agreements.
- Public hearing & consideration of interim ordinance for cannabis business moratorium
- Resolution 2024-15: Approving establishment of Tax Increment Financing District by City of Litchfield
- Approve Solar, Wind & Energy Storage System Ordinances
- Appoint Katherine Fenrich to Public Health Advisory Board
- Closed session: Discussion regarding potential opioid litigation
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Regular Session
The Board of Commissioners will review several conditional use permits and a bridge replacement in Manannah Township. The meeting includes decisions on a five-year highway construction plan and the 2026 township road maintenance fee. A closed session is scheduled to discuss labor negotiations strategy.
- Replacement of Bridge 47519 in Manannah Township
- Setting 2026 Per Mile Township Road Maintenance Fee at $950
- CUP approvals for Tapper Landscaping, Dean Wind Turbines, and NexGen Dairy Biodigester
- Resolution 2024-13 regarding Board Protocol and Public Participation Policies
- Motorola quote for 911 Call Handling Software Upgrade
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Regular Session
The Meeker County Board of Commissioners will discuss hospital matters with the Meeker Memorial Hospital CEO. The board also considers quotes for network infrastructure upgrades and 2025 squad car purchases. Additionally, an agreement with the University of Minnesota for extension programs is up for approval.
- Quote from Atwater Ford for 2025 Squad Purchases
- Quote from Marco Technologies, LLC for Network Infrastructure Upgrade
- Agreement with University of Minnesota for Extension Programs
- Reappointment of Robert Schiefelbein to Clearwater Watershed District Board of Managers
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Work Session
The Meeker County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to review the Board Protocol and Public Participation Guidelines. County Administrator Andrew Letson will present both clean and redlined versions of these guidelines.
- Review of Board Protocol and Public Participation Guidelines (Clean copy)
- Review of Board Protocol and Public Participation Guidelines (Redline copy)
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Regular Session
The Meeker County Board of Commissioners will consider rezoning applications in Litchfield and Dassel Townships. The board will also review a contract with J.R. Ferche Excavating, Inc. for parking lot construction at 102 N Armstrong Ave. A closed session is scheduled to discuss litigation options regarding drainage restoration.
- Rezoning application for 26414 CSAH 1 in Litchfield Township
- Rezoning and preliminary plat applications for Wendall Junction
- Conditional Use Permit for Krippner Landscaping
- Contract with J.R. Ferche Excavating, Inc. for parking lot construction
- Temporary liquor licenses for Darwin Rod & Gun Club and American Legion
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Regular Session
The Board of Commissioners will discuss a potential real estate purchase and an increase in demolition landfill fees. The agenda also includes awarding a bulk fuel contract and accepting a donation of ammunition.
- Developing an offer for 225 Depot Street East, Litchfield
- Awarding 2024 Bulk Fuel Quote to Jacks Companies
- Increasing demolition landfill fees
- Accepting a donation of 1500 rounds of ammunition
- Approving RSA Multi-Factor Authentication quote from Marco Technologies, LLC
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Work Session
The Meeker County Board of Commissioners is holding a work session in the form of an annual road tour, starting at the Meeker/MnDOT Transportation Facility. The agenda includes a work session memorandum and a road tour summary memo, indicating the board will discuss road-related matters.
- Annual Road Tour at Meeker/MnDOT Transportation Facility (422 S. Johnson Drive, Litchfield)
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Regular Session
The Meeker County Board of Commissioners will hold its regular session, including a closed session for labor negotiations strategy. The board will also consider consent agenda items such as approving minutes, reappointing park board members, and accepting state and federal boating safety grants. Additionally, they will discuss a probation comprehensive plan, an interim use permit for aggregate mining, a final plat for Whispering Hills, and a watershed management agreement.
- Closed session for labor negotiations strategy
- Interim Use Permit for Leslie Loff Aggregate Mining
- Final Plat for Whispering Hills
- 2024 State Boat and Water Safety Grant Contract
- 2024 Federal Boating Safety Supplemental Patrol Grant Contract
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Regular Session
The Meeker County Board of Commissioners will consider several public works items, including awarding quotes for weed and brush spraying, culvert replacements, and a sign truck purchase, plus a consultant agreement for bridge replacement. They will also vote on resolutions for a MnDOT rest area agreement and a right-of-way conveyance. The meeting includes a closed session for labor negotiations strategy.
- Award 2024 Roadside Weed & Brush Spraying Quotes
- Approve purchase of sign truck to replace existing equipment
- Award centerline culvert replacement quotes for CSAHs 21, 22, and 23
- Approve consultant agreement for replacement of Bridge 7230 on CSAH 34
- Adopt Resolution 2024-10: MnDOT agreement for Winter Park Rest Area
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Work Session
The Meeker County Board of Commissioners is holding a work session to discuss hospital matters, board protocol and public participation guidelines, a county newsletter, and parking at the Family Services Center. No formal decisions are listed; items are for discussion.
- Hospital matters discussion
- Board protocol and public participation guidelines review
- County newsletter discussion
- Family Services Center parking discussion
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Regular Session
The Meeker County Board of Commissioners is meeting to consider consent agenda items, including appointing Jason McCoy to the EDA Board and approving a phone system maintenance renewal. They will also hear reports from the Veterans Service Officer and Public Works Director, and decide on conditional use permits for two landscaping businesses and an interim use permit for a second dwelling. The board will hold closed sessions to discuss litigation involving a conditional use permit for the Meeker County Gun Range and drainage restoration options.
- Award 2024 Highway Safety Improvement Program Pavement Markings to KAMCO of Dassel
- Approve Marco quote for renewal of County phone system maintenance
- Conditional Use Permit: Albright Landscaping
- Conditional Use Permit: Maher Landscaping
- Interim Use Permit: Fortun 2nd Dwelling
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Regular Session
The Meeker County Board of Commissioners will hold its regular session, addressing a consent agenda with routine approvals, followed by land use decisions including an interim use permit for a concrete plant and a rezoning/plat for Whispering Hills. The board will also consider bridge replacement priorities, award pavement marking and chip seal contracts, and handle ditch authority matters.
- Interim use permit for concrete ready-mix plant in Forest City Township
- Rezoning and preliminary plat for Whispering Hills in Dassel Township
- Resolution 2024-09 on bridge replacement priority list
- Award 2024 pavement markings contract to KAMCO of Dassel, MN
- Award 2024 chip seal contract to ASTECH of St. Cloud
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Regular Session
The Meeker County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular session with a consent agenda covering routine approvals, including the appointment of Mary Ellen Wells as CEO of Meeker Memorial Hospital and a paving contract award. The board will also convene as the County Ditch Authority to award maintenance contracts for ditches 16 and 32, and consider a resolution to convey property at 415 S Ramsey Avenue in Litchfield.
- Approve Mary Ellen Wells as CEO of Meeker Memorial Hospital
- Award 2024 paving contract to Knife River of Sauk Rapids for SAP 047-602-014 & SAP 047-634-016
- Award maintenance contracts for County Ditch 16 to Wuetherich Excavating and County Ditch 32 to MSB Excavating
- Resolution 2024-08: Authorizing conveyance of 415 S Ramsey Avenue, Litchfield
- Approve renewal of consumption and display permit for Riverside Store & Tavern
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Regular Session
The Meeker County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular session to approve routine items and several specific actions. Key items include approving the 2023 feedlot financial and annual reports, extending a conditional use permit for a Verizon cell tower, adopting an employee referral program policy, and deciding on an elevator contract for a facility remodel. The board will also discuss changes to board protocol and public participation policy.
- Approve 2023 County Feedlot Financial Report and Feedlot Officer Annual Report
- Extend Conditional Use Permit #16049 for Verizon Wireless Cell Tower
- Approve Employee Referral Program Policy
- Resolution 2024-7: Revenue Sharing Payments for US Fish and Wildlife Service lands
- Rescind TK Elevator contract and award to Schumacher Elevator Company for facility remodel
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Work Session
The Meeker County Board of Commissioners is holding a work session to discuss several items, including a proposed housing project, parking at the Family Services Center, an update on a suicide prevention grant, and a discussion on public lands and payment in lieu of taxes. These are discussion items, not final decisions.
- Proposed housing project discussion
- Family Services Center parking discussion
- Suicide prevention grant update
- Public lands/Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) discussion
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Regular Session
The Meeker County Board of Commissioners will hold its regular session, addressing consent agenda items, receiving an update from Meeker Memorial Hospital leadership, and considering several land use permits and public works contracts. The board will vote on conditional and interim use permits for landscaping, a feedlot, a gravel pit, and an asphalt plant, as well as approve a MnDOT detour agreement and final payment for 2023 paving.
- Approve MnDOT Detour Agreement
- Approve final acceptance and payment of 2023 paving contract
- Approve Conditional Use Permit for Severance Landscaping
- Approve Conditional Use Permit for Kramer Feedlot
- Approve Interim Use Permits for Knife River Gravel Pit and Asphalt Plant
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Regular Session
The Meeker County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing and vote on a proposed moratorium on wind and solar projects, and consider a resolution opposing the redesign of the Minnesota state flag and seal. The consent agenda includes routine approvals such as meeting minutes, licenses, and purchases. The board will also make appointments and establish an absentee ballot board.
- Public hearing and approval of wind and solar moratorium
- Resolution 2024-5 opposing the redesign of the MN state flag and seal
- Approve purchase of duty firearms and optics
- Approve 2023 gravel tax distribution
- Approve temporary on-sale liquor license for Darwin Rod & Gun Club
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Work Session
The Meeker County Board of Commissioners is holding a work session to discuss the county newsletter and tour the Family Services Center remodel project at 114 N Holcombe Avenue, Litchfield. The agenda includes a presentation on the newsletter and a site visit to the remodel project.
- County newsletter discussion with PowerPoint presentation
- Tour of Family Services Center remodel at 114 N Holcombe Avenue, Litchfield
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Regular Session
The Meeker County Board of Commissioners will hold its regular session, addressing a consent agenda that includes a conditional use permit for a solar garden in Dassel Township, setting a public hearing on a solar and wind energy systems moratorium, and purchasing a Bobcat skid loader. The board will also consider appointments to a mental health consortium and other routine items.
- Conditional use permit for solar garden in Dassel Township
- Set public hearing for solar and wind energy systems moratorium
- Purchase Bobcat T770 T4 skid loader to replace existing equipment
- Approve temporary on-sale liquor license for Cedar Mills Gun Club
- Approve appointments to Southwestern Minnesota Adult Mental Health Consortium
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Regular Session
The Meeker County Board of Commissioners will hold its first regular session of 2024, covering routine appointments, consent agenda items, and several public works approvals. The board will also set a public hearing on a proposed moratorium for solar and wind energy systems and consider an ordinance regulating cannabis use in public places. Two closed sessions are scheduled for legal discussion and a performance evaluation.
- Set public hearing on ordinance for solar and wind energy system moratorium
- Approve Ordinance 2024-01 regulating cannabis use in public places
- Approve final acceptance and payment for Forest City Township bridge replacement
- Approve final acceptance and payment for CSAH 14 bridge replacement
- Approve 2024 appropriations, bank depositories, and fund transfers