Meeker County public meetings in 2025
41 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Regular Session
The Meeker County Board will vote on the annual 2026 property tax levy and the 2026 county budget. It will also consider a consent agenda that includes minutes, accounts payable, a public hearing for a transportation local‑option sales tax, and fund balance policies. Additional items include approvals of several grant agreements and a temporary liquor license for the Cedar Mills Gun Club.
- Approve Resolution 2025-24: Annual 2026 Property Tax Levy
- Approve Resolution 2025-25: Annual 2026 County Budget
- Set public hearing for a Transportation Local Option Sales Tax
- Approve Cedar Mills Gun Club temporary on‑sale liquor license
- Approve 2026‑2027 Snowmobile Safety Enforcement Grant Agreement
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Regular Session
The Meeker County Board of Commissioners will conduct a public hearing to adopt the 2026 fee schedule. The meeting also includes approval of a purchase of a HAMM HD 10CVV roller, a grant agreement for the CSAH 34 bridge replacement, several land‑use permits, and updates to personnel policies. Additional items are a 2026 ditch assessment levy and a budget and levy public hearing.
- Approve purchase of a HAMM HD 10CVV roller (RDO Equipment)
- Resolution 2025-21: CSAH 34 Bridge Grant Agreement with MnDOT
- Conditional Use Permit for Truwe Landscaping Project, Union Grove Township
- Approve Updated Personnel Policies
- Public Hearing and Approval of 2026 Fee Schedule
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Work Session
The Board of Commissioners is holding a work session to review zoning district information. Land Use Records Director Greg Schultz will lead the discussion.
- Zoning district discussion led by Land Use Records Director Greg Schultz
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Regular Session
The Meeker County Board will approve audit services with CliftonLarsonAllen, authorize a road improvement program application for CSAH 14, and support a grant application for Darwin Township. The meeting also includes a presentation on agricultural land loss and a tour of Midtown Lofts.
- Approval of 2025 Statement of Work for Audit Services with CliftonLarsonAllen
- Resolution 2025-20: Authorizing Application for Local Road Improvement Program for CSAH 14
- Resolution 2025-21: Support for Darwin Township Local Road Improvement Program Grant Application
- Approval of Ehlers as Meeker County's Investment Advisors
- Resolution 2025-18: Urging Repeal of Minnesota's Moratorium on Nuclear Energy Production
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Regular Session
The Meeker County Board of Commissioners will consider several consent agenda items, including approval of the October 21, 2025 meeting minutes, accounts payable for health and human services, a procurement card agreement, and memorandums of understanding for paid family leave. The sheriff will present a quote for a bi‑directional amplifier system for approval. Additional reports will cover hospital matters, disability waivers, the county's response to the federal government shutdown, and the 2026 meeting schedule.
- Approve October 21, 2025 Board Meeting Minutes
- Approve Health and Human Services, County and Hospital Accounts Payable
- Approve Procurement Card Agreement through the State of Minnesota
- Approve Quote for Bi‑Directional Amplifier (BDA) System
- Approve 2026 Board of Commissioners Meeting Schedule
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Work Session
The Board of Commissioners is holding a work session to review a hospital improvement project and discuss the MN Nuclear Energy Alliance. These items are presented for discussion rather than formal decision.
- Hospital Improvement Project discussion with MMH CEO Mary Ellen Wells
- MN Nuclear Energy Alliance discussion with County Administrator Andrew Letson
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Regular Session
The Meeker County Board of Commissioners will review a contract for the CSAH 34 Bridge Replacement. The board is also deciding on three conditional use permits and two interim use permits for various businesses. Additionally, the board will review the 2024 Summary Financial Statements and Vendor List.
- Award for CSAH 34 Bridge Replacement (SP 047-634-012)
- Conditional Use Permits for Bender Landscaping, Johnson Landscaping, and Elite Stainless LLC
- Interim Use Permits for McCann Daycare Facility and Ailie Concrete & Bituminous Recycling Facility
- Publication of 2024 Summary Financial Statements and Vendor List
- Appointment of Association of MN Counties and MN Counties Insurance Trust Delegates
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Regular Session
The Meeker County Board will approve the purchase of four marked sheriff's squads, off-site gambling for a VFW post, and various liquor licenses. The meeting also includes a closed session to discuss the sale of the demolition landfill/transfer station.
- Approve purchase of four marked squads for Sheriff's Office
- Resolution to approve VFW Post 2818 off-site gambling
- Approve wine on-sale and off-sale licenses for Riverside Store and Tavern
- Approve on-sale liquor license for Darwin Rod & Gun Club
- Closed session to discuss sale of demolition landfill/transfer station
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Work Session
The Board of Commissioners held a work session to discuss several items. County Finance Director Heather Lemieux led a discussion on claims delegation. Public Works Director Phil Schmalz presented a discussion on a local option sales tax for transportation. County Administrator Andrew Letson outlined topics for future consideration.
- Claims delegation discussion
- Local option sales tax for transportation discussion
- Future topics discussion
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Regular Session
The Board will vote on a resolution to establish the 2026 Preliminary Levy, which sets the county’s budget foundation for next year. It will also set a public hearing for the proposed 2026 fee schedule and approve several land‑use applications, including a conditional use permit for Ru‑Be Dairy and rezoning of Laughlin Acres. Additional items include approving the county’s dental and health insurance carriers, a transportation economic development grant application, and routine consent‑agenda approvals.
- Resolution 2025-15: Establishing 2026 Preliminary Levy
- Set public hearing for proposed 2026 Fee Schedule
- Conditional Use Permit for Ru‑Be Dairy, LLC
- Rezoning and Preliminary Plat Application for Laughlin Acres
- Approve MetLife as county dental insurance carrier for 2026‑2028
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Special Work Session
The Board of Commissioners will hold a special work session to discuss the proposed 2026 budget. The discussion will be led by County Administrator Andrew Letson.
- Proposed 2026 Budget discussion
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Regular Session
The Meeker County Board of Commissioners will discuss infrastructure updates and hospital matters. The session includes a project update from Xcel Energy and a decision on pavement repair quotes.
- Award for pavement repair quotes on CSAH 6, CSAH 22, and CSAH 23
- Resolution 2025-13 regarding MN Highway Freight Program Funding
- MN Energy Connection Project update from Xcel Energy
- Grant Agreement with Office of Justice Programs for Crime Victim Advocacy Services
- Hospital matters report from Meeker Memorial Hospital CEO
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Work Session
The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss the proposed 2026 annual budget. The session includes a review of a preliminary expense report and the 2026-2028 Capital Improvement Plan.
- Proposed 2026 Annual Budget
- Capital Improvement Plan 2026-2028
- Preliminary Expense Report
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Regular Session
The Board of Commissioners will consider the 2025-2027 Strategic Plan and various administrative appointments. The meeting includes decisions on land use permits in Forest City Township and requests for road speed studies.
- Approval of the 2025-2027 Strategic Plan
- Conditional Use Permit applications for anaerobic digester and feedlot manure handling in Forest City Township
- Resolution 2025-11 requesting MnDOT speed studies on CSAH 1 and CSAH 11
- Resolution 2025-12 authorizing bids for Transfer Station/Demolition Landfill
- Temporary on-sale liquor license for Cedar Mills Gun Club
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Regular Session
The Meeker County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on a proposed ordinance for slow-no wake watercraft restrictions on designated lakes. The board will also review several rezoning and plat requests and discuss the 2025-2027 Strategic Plan.
- Proposed ordinance imposing slow-no wake watercraft restrictions on designated lakes
- Rezoning and preliminary plat for Lundin Hills Addition, Dassel Township
- Interim use permit for aggregate mining and processing, Danielson Township
- Final plat of Ashwill Shores Sixth Addition, Collinwood Township
- 2026-2027 Radiological Emergency Preparedness Grant Agreement
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Work Session
The Board of Commissioners is holding a work session to hear appropriation requests for the 2026 budget year. Representatives from various community organizations and county departments will present their funding needs for board discussion.
- Ag Society/Fair appropriation request
- Historical Society/GAR Hall appropriation request
- RSVP/Council on Aging appropriation request
- Southwest Initiative Foundation (SWIF) appropriation request
- Regional (Pioneerland) Library appropriation request
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Special Work Session
The Meeker County Board of Commissioners is holding a special work session. The primary focus of the meeting is a discussion led by Public Works Director Phil Schmalz regarding potential improvements to the Highway 12 and CSAH 34 intersection.
- Discussion of Highway 12/CSAH 34 Intersection possible improvements
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Regular Session
The Board of Commissioners will review proposals for the operation of the demolition landfill and transfer station. The meeting also includes decisions on insurance carriers and a position reclassification for a ditch inspector.
- Reject contract proposals for Operation of Demolition Landfill/Transfer Station
- Reclassification of Ditch Inspector Position
- Selection of Life Insurance Carrier for 2026-2028
- Selection of Paid Family Medical Leave Claims Administrator for 2026-2028
- Selection of Short-Term Disability Insurance Carrier for 2026-2028
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Regular Session
The Board of Commissioners will discuss watercraft restrictions on designated lakes and the appointment of a new Finance Director. The meeting includes reviews of hospital matters and a proposal to explore alternative governance for the Community Health Board.
- Resolution 2025-07: Establishing Temporary No-Wake Zone on Designated Lakes
- Fee increase to $54 for Well Disclosure
- Engineering Services Agreement with Erickson Engineering for Bridge Replacement
- Resolution 2025-08: Intent to Explore Alternative Governance for Community Health Board
- Appointment of New Finance Director
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Work Session
The Board of Commissioners will receive an annual update from Central MN Jobs and Training Services. The session also includes updates on the Community Health Board and the Health and Human Services budget.
- Annual update from Central MN Jobs and Training Services Executive Director Dina Wuornos
- Community Health Board update from Health and Human Services Director Tina Schenk
- Health and Human Services budget update
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Regular Session
The Board of Commissioners will review the 2026 budget kickoff and receive an annual update from the County Attorney. The meeting includes decisions on infrastructure replacements and a conditional use permit in Kingston Township.
- Replacement of the Uninterruptable Power Supply (UPS) System for the Law Enforcement Center
- Replacement of Trunk Highway 22 and County Ditch 12 Culvert
- Seppelt Conditional Use Permit for landscaping project in Kingston Township
- Joint Powers Agreement with State of MN regarding work release inmates
- Resolution #2025-06: SSTS Restoration Clean Water Partnership Project
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Regular Session
The Board of Commissioners will discuss proposed fee increases for the Mixed Solid Waste and Demolition Landfill. The meeting also includes a consent agenda for various appointments, license renewals, and equipment donations.
- Proposed increase to Mixed Solid Waste and Demolition Landfill tip fees
- Approval of 2025 fuel quotes
- Appointment to the Economic Development Authority
- Acceptance of two Tasers and one Lucas 3 Chest Compression System for the Sheriff's Office
- Liquor license renewals
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Special Work Session
The Board of Commissioners is meeting for a special work session. The sole item on the agenda is strategic planning.
- Strategic Planning
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Work Session
The Meeker County Board of Commissioners holds a work session to review presentations from Habitat for Humanity, the MN Counties Intergovernmental Trust, and county staff. Topics include housing initiatives, the MCIT annual report, a ditch inspector position, and a lease discussion for the Law Enforcement Center.
- Habitat for Humanity housing presentation
- 2025 MCIT Annual Report review
- Ditch Inspector Position discussion
- Law Enforcement Center Lease discussion
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Regular Session
The Meeker County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular session to approve routine minutes, financial accounts, and several land-use actions including a conditional use permit for a large animal feedlot and plats for two residential subdivisions. The board will also hear updates from the hospital CEO, sheriff, and county administrator.
- Approve Conditional Use Permit: NexGen Dairy Animal Feedlot
- Approve Preliminary Plat: Ashwill Shores Sixth Addition
- Approve Final Plat: Bayside Estate
- Approve Quote for Exacqvision Security Camera Servers
- Approve Contract for Three Suicide Prevention Billboards
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Regular Session
The Board will hold a public hearing and vote on amending the Parks Ordinance to restrict tobacco use, and will consider adopting a county-wide tobacco-free policy. Other business includes awarding a 2025 pavement marking contract, approving a consulting contract for Family Resource Center planning, and amending the DOC lease for courthouse office space. The consent agenda covers minutes, accounts payable, a boat/water safety grant, a Maximus contract, and personnel board appointments.
- Public hearing and vote on proposed amendment to Parks Ordinance regarding tobacco use
- Award of 2025 Pavement Marking Contract (no dollar amount listed)
- Approve contract with Creating Community Consulting for Family Resource Center planning
- Approve amendment to MN Department of Corrections lease agreement for courthouse office space
- Approve 2025 State Boat and Water Safety Grant Contract and 2024-2029 Maximus Contract
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Special Work Session
The Meeker County Board of Commissioners is holding a special work session featuring a joint discussion with the boards of McLeod and Sibley Counties. No specific agenda items or decisions are listed beyond the discussion itself.
- Joint discussion with McLeod and Sibley County boards
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Work Session
The Meeker County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session at Meeker Memorial Hospital, including an overview and tour of the facility. No other business is listed on the agenda.
- Meeker Memorial Hospital overview and tour
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Special Work Session
The Board of Commissioners is convening for a special work session. The agenda lists a legislative discussion as the primary item.
- Legislative discussion
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Regular Session
The Meeker County Board of Commissioners will review pavement and chip seal contracts for several county highways. The board is also deciding on interim use permits for aggregate mining and hot mix plants in Dassel and Ellsworth Townships.
- Pavement replacement contracts for CSAH 3 and CSAH 12, and chip seal contracts for CSAH 2 and CSAH 34
- Interim use permits for aggregate mining and hot mix plants in Dassel and Ellsworth Townships
- Transfer of $26,470.11 from Tax Forfeit Fund to General Revenue Fund
- Agreement with North Fork Crow River Watershed for $8,000
- Setting a public hearing for an amendment to the Parks Ordinance
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Regular Session
The Board of Commissioners will meet to review funding for affordable housing and land use permits. The session includes decisions on a concrete plant permit and a final plat for L'Esperance Addition.
- Commitment of $140,000 in Statewide Affordable Housing Aid
- Interim Use Permit for Concrete Ready-Mix Plant
- L'Esperance Addition Final Plat
- 2025 Safe Assure Agreement
- Agreement with Humane Society of Kandiyohi and Meeker Counties
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Work Session
At this work session, the Meeker County Board of Commissioners will discuss proposed changes to the property tax abatement policy and a tax court settlement. They will also consider implementing a tobacco-free campus policy for county facilities. A recap from a recent decision-making conference will be presented.
- Abatement policy discussion for property tax appeals
- Tax court settlement discussion
- Tobacco-free campus policy discussion for county facilities
- Recap from decision-making conference
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Regular Session
The Meeker County Board of Commissioners will review public works equipment purchases and a MnDOT construction agreement. The board will also consider liquor license renewals and a sponsorship resolution for off-highway vehicle trails.
- Purchase of 2 Western Star Plow Trucks for a revised estimated total of $331,976
- Resolution 2025-05: Authorizing approval of MnDOT Advance Construction Funding Agreement
- Resolution 2025-04: Authorizing sponsorship of Off Highway Vehicle Trails
- Purchase of Stepp MFG 5.0 Patch Wagon
- Liquor license renewals for Cedar Mills Gun Club and Riverside Store & Tavern
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Regular Session
The Meeker County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on a proposed ordinance to establish a Local Housing Trust Fund and submit an application to MN Housing. They will also consider approving an IT backup hardware and software quote from Marco, a CSAH 1 BNSF railroad crossing replacement agreement, and the appointment of a Health and Human Services Director. Consent agenda items include minutes and accounts payable, and the board will receive annual updates from PACT for Families Collaborative and Meeker Memorial Hospital.
- Public hearing on proposed ordinance establishing Local Housing Trust Fund and application to MN Housing
- Approve quote from Marco for backup hardware and software (IT)
- Approve CSAH 1 BNSF Railroad Crossing Replacement Agreement
- Appoint Health and Human Services Director
- Approve repayment of ditch loans
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Work Session
The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss options for a landfill/transfer station site, presented by Land Use Records Director Greg Schultz. Later, Child Protection Supervisor Kirsten Langerman will present on the Family Resource Center. No decisions are scheduled; discussions only.
- Landfill/Transfer Station Site Options presentation at 8:30 a.m.
- Family Resource Center presentation at 9:30 a.m.
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Regular Session
The Meeker County Board of Commissioners will meet to approve routine consent agenda items and hear annual reports from county departments. Key decisions include an interim use permit for aggregate mining in Dassel Township and an update on the Xcel Energy Connection Project. The board will also discuss a letter regarding Governor Walz' budget recommendations for FY 2026-27.
- Approve interim use permit for aggregate mining in Dassel Township
- Xcel Energy Connection Project update
- Approve Darwin Rod & Gun Club temporary on-sale liquor license for March 14, 2025
- Approve amended Aquatic Invasive Species Advisory Committee By-Laws
- Taxes collected/uncollected year-end report
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Regular Session
The Meeker County Board will consider several items including a rezoning and preliminary plat for the L'Esperance Property in Dassel Township, setting a public hearing for a local housing trust fund, awarding a culvert replacement on CSAH 3, approving a tax-forfeited land sale, and authorizing a joint powers agreement for a watershed plan. The board will also discuss County Ditch 17 in closed session regarding potential litigation. A joint meeting with township boards is scheduled for 1:30 p.m.
- Rezoning and preliminary plat for L'Esperance Property in Dassel Township
- Set public hearing for establishment of a Local Housing Trust Fund
- Award CSAH 3 Culvert Replacement Quote
- Approve Notice of Public Sale of Tax-Forfeited Land, set basic sale price and sale date
- Resolution 2025-03: Authorizing Joint Powers Agreement for Mississippi River St. Cloud Comprehensive Watershed Management Plan
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Work Session
The Meeker County Board of Commissioners is holding a work session to discuss the ARMER radio system, a statewide emergency communications network. Marcus Bruning, State Program Coordinator for ARMER, will present. No votes or decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion-only agenda item.
- Discussion of ARMER (Allied Radio Matrix for Emergency Response) radio system
- Presentation by State Program Coordinator Marcus Bruning
- Agenda includes a work session memorandum and ARMER presentation materials
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Regular Session
The Board will decide on a conditional use permit for Ice House Solar 3, LLC, hear a presentation from the Meeker Memorial Hospital CEO, and receive the Veterans Service Officer annual report. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes, accounts payable, 2025 tobacco license renewals, and 2025 goals for the county administrator. Monthly fund balances will also be reviewed.
- Conditional Use Permit for Ice House Solar 3, LLC
- Presentation from Meeker Memorial Hospital CEO on hospital matters
- Approval of 2025 Tobacco License Renewals
- Veterans Service Officer annual report
- Monthly fund balances
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Special Work Session
The Board of Commissioners is holding a special work session to review legislative priorities from the Association of MN Counties. The body will discuss local issues and the outlook for the 2025 legislative session.
- Association of MN Counties Legislative Priorities
- County Program Aid
- Procurement of Public Lands
- Demolition Landfill-MPCA Requirements
- 2025 Legislative Session Outlook
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Regular Session
The Meeker County Board will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2025 fee schedule, approve 2025 financial actions (appropriations, fund transfers, bank depositories), hire an Assistant Veterans Service Officer, ratify a labor contract for non-licensed supervisors, and authorize several public works items including project letting dates and a grant sponsorship for Dassel.
- Public hearing and approval of proposed 2025 fee schedule
- Approve 2025 appropriations, fund transfers, and bank depositories
- Approve hiring of Assistant Veterans Service Officer
- Ratify 2025-2026 LELS non-licensed supervisors contract
- Resolution 2025-02: sponsorship for City of Dassel active transportation grant