Morrison County public meetings in 2023

County Board of Commissioners

The Morrison County Board of Commissioners will meet to approve routine consent agenda items, including warrants, contracts, and annual work plans. They will also receive the County Administrator's performance appraisal summary and consider a snowmobile club raffle permit. The meeting is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approve warrants (payment list from Dec. 19, 2023 totaling $707,503.76)
• Approve HHS 2024 Contract Grid (list of standard health and human services contracts)
• Approve 2024 AIS (Aquatic Invasive Species) Work Plan
• Approve Annual Feedlot Work Plan
• Approve Hillman Swamp Stompers Snowmobile Club raffle on Feb. 24, 2024 at Hard Times in Hillman, MN

County Board of Commissioners

The Morrison County Board of Commissioners will meet to approve a consent agenda that includes warrants, a cash report, a raffle permit, a software contract, a debt management policy, fund balance designations, the 2024 fee schedule, and reappointments to the Rich Prairie Sewer & Water District. The board will also receive reports from the Sheriff, Public Works, and the County Administrator.

• Approve 2024 County Fee Schedule
• Approve MNCCC agreement with Avenu Insights and Analytics LLC for PH-Doc software support (2024-2026)
• Approve resolution for MC Wild Gobblers raffle on May 1, 2024 at Camp Ripley Training Center
• Approve Rich Prairie Sewer & Water District reappointments of Dave Fischer, Mark Fyten, Larry Korf, and Greg Gangl
• Approve HHS Director to sign contract with Todd County for Childcare Assistance Program

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will consider an after-the-fact variance request for a property in Motley. The Planning Commission has no scheduled business for this meeting.

• Variance application for Lori Hintz at 33537 East Shamineau Dr regarding a septic system setback from a protected wetland

County Board of Commissioners

The Morrison County Board of Commissioners will meet to approve the consent agenda, which includes warrants, gambling permits for local organizations, a suicide prevention grant, and a resolution supporting a road grant. The board will also receive reports from departments and committees.

• Approve warrants totaling $1,118,420.79
• Approve Wild Gobblers raffle on March 16, 2024 at The Falls Ballroom
• Approve United Way bingo on March 9, 2024 at The Falls Ballroom
• Accept $1,700 suicide prevention grant from Northern Minnesota Suicide Prevention Community
• Approve resolution to support LRIP Grant for CSAH 46 project

Board of Adjustment

The Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment will review land use applications for two properties. The body will consider permits for a rural business and variances regarding setbacks and structure expansions.

• Interim Use Permit for an event venue for horse events at 10692 Cable Rd
• Variance for a Tier I feedlot setback at 10692 Cable Rd
• Variance to enlarge a deck and add to a non-conforming structure at 35497 Sullivan Dr

Planning Commission

The Morrison County Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment will hold a joint meeting to consider two applications. The Planning Commission will review an interim use permit for a horse event venue, while the Board of Adjustment will consider variances for a feedlot and a deck addition. The meeting will also include approval of minutes from the previous meeting.

• Interim Use Permit for horse event venue at 10692 Cable Rd, Little Falls (Swan River Township)
• Variance for Tier I feedlot setback at same property
• Variance to enlarge deck on non-conforming structure at 35497 Sullivan Dr, Hillman (Richardson Township)
• Approval of November 14, 2023 minutes

County Board of Commissioners

The County Board of Commissioners met to approve several administrative items, including employee recognition and the 2024 Fish Trap LID budget. The board also authorized a traffic safety enforcement grant and approved multiple gambling permits for local organizations.

• Approved Fish Trap LID 2024 Performance Plan, Budget, and $100 per parcel levy
• Authorized $16,600.00 agreement with MN Department of Public Safety for traffic safety enforcement
• Approved local gambling permit for Morrison County Ducks Unlimited bingo and raffle on December 10, 2023
• Approved local gambling permit for Mary of Lourdes School raffle on April 12, 2024
• Approved resolution allowing the Auditor-Treasurer to set yearly interest rates for delinquent taxes

Board of Adjustment

The Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment are reviewing three land-use applications. The body will consider permits for a storage building and a beef feedlot, as well as a variance for a non-conforming structure.

• Conditional Use Permit for a 45’ x 144’ mini storage building at 2149 Highway 27
• Conditional Use Permit to expand to a Tier II beef feedlot at 8776 130th Ave
• Variance to add onto a non-conforming structure at 30952 Falden Rd

Planning Commission

The Morrison County Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment will hold a joint meeting to consider two conditional use permits and one variance. The Planning Commission will review a request to add a mini storage building and a request to expand a beef feedlot. The Board of Adjustment will consider a variance for a non-conforming structure addition. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and routine business items.

• Conditional Use Permit for BS Storage to add a 45' x 144' mini storage building at 2149 Highway 27, Swanville
• Conditional Use Permit for Kaiser Land Holdings to expand to a Tier II beef feedlot at 8776 130th Ave, Little Falls
• Variance request by Timothy & Amy Holtan Trust to add onto a non-conforming structure at 30952 Falden Rd, Cushing

County Board of Commissioners

The Morrison County Board of Commissioners will consider a consent agenda that includes approving the 2024 non-union salary scale with a 3% increase, a furniture purchase for a new corrections agent, a Veterans Office software upgrade to VetPro, and a resolution supporting Pulaski Township's application for a Local Road Improvement Program grant. The board will also issue an Adoption Awareness Month proclamation and receive reports from the Sheriff and Administrator.

• Approve 2024 Non-Union Salary Scale (3% increase)
• Approve Veterans Office software upgrade to VetPro ($1,350 annual fee after 90-day trial)
• Approve furniture purchase for new Corrections Agent
• Approve resolution of support for Pulaski Township LRIP grant application
• Adoption Awareness Month proclamation

County Board of Commissioners

The Morrison County Board of Commissioners is meeting to consider a consent agenda that includes approving warrants, a cash report, and several contracts, including a NEMO-Q software contract for the License Bureau not to exceed $19,000 and an IT contract with the City of Royalton. They will also consider approving the Mississippi River Brainerd One Watershed One Plan. The agenda is largely routine and procedural, with no major public hearings or rezonings listed.

• Approve warrants totaling $1,348,057.64
• Approve NEMO-Q software contract for License Bureau, not to exceed $19,000
• Approve Mississippi River Brainerd One Watershed One Plan
• Approve IT contract with City of Royalton
• Approve September 30, 2023 Cash Report

Board of Adjustment

The Morrison County Board of Adjustment and Planning Commission will meet to consider two applications: a conditional use permit amendment for Camp Shamineau-Evang Free Church to change building sizes and allow minor master plan changes, and a variance request from Bradley and Joycelyn Lindgren to add onto a non-conforming structure. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from October 3, 2023, and routine procedural items.

• Camp Shamineau-Evang Free Church – 2345 Ridge Rd; Motley, MN – amend Conditional Use Permit for building size changes and administrative master plan modifications
• Bradley & Joycelyn Lindgren – 35518 Hoffman Beach Dr; Hillman, MN – variance to add onto non-conforming structure
• Approval of October 3, 2023 minutes for both Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider an application to amend a Conditional Use Permit for Camp Shamineau-Evang Free Church in Scandia Valley Township. The request involves changing the size of two authorized structures and allowing for minor master plan changes via administrative approval. The Board of Adjustment will also consider a variance request for a structure in Richardson Township.

• Camp Shamineau-Evang Free Church: Application to amend Conditional Use Permit for building size changes at 2345 Ridge Rd, Motley
• Bradley & Joycelyn Lindgren: Variance application for a non-conforming structure at 35518 Hoffman Beach Dr, Hillman

County Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider the 2024 Lake Shamineau budget and performance plan, a wellness training allocation, and several proclamations. The meeting also includes requests for a county/club trail agreement and an abstract of tax abatements.

• Lake Shamineau 2024 Budget and Performance Plan with a levy of $894.78 per parcel
• $3,500.00 allocation for Wellness and Resilience Training from Public Health funds
• County/Club Trail Agreement for Eastern Morrison County 4-Wheeler Club & Soo Line South Recreational Trail
• Tax abatement request for Josh Pagatshnik in Scandia Valley Township ($34.00)
• Proclamations for Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Operation Green Light for Veterans, and National Cybersecurity Awareness Month

Drainage Authority Board

The Morrison County Drainage Authority Board will meet to review the engineer's repair report for Public Ditch 15, which is choked with vegetation and obstructed by a private dam, and to consider authorizing repairs estimated at $42,771. They will also approve the final payment for PD 18 and discuss its assessment timeline, plus review restoration of the Sachs property on Ditch 1.

• Review PD 15 engineer's repair report; estimated repair cost $42,771
• Approve PD 18 final payment
• Discuss PD 18 assessment timeline
• Review PD 1 Sachs property restoration
• Discuss Ditch 101 with Rinke Noonan Law Firm

Board of Adjustment

The Morrison County Board of Adjustment and Planning Commission will hold a joint meeting to consider two applications. The Planning Commission will review a conditional use permit for a Tier II poultry feedlot expansion, while the Board of Adjustment will consider a variance for a storage shed setback. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and routine business items.

• Conditional Use Permit for Tier II poultry feedlot expansion at 5990 260th Ave, Royalton, in Buckman Township
• Variance request to construct a storage shed within right-of-way setback at 2149 Highway 27, Swanville, in Culdrum Township
• Approval of September 19, 2023 minutes for both bodies

Planning Commission

The Morrison County Board of Adjustment and Planning Commission will hold a joint meeting to consider two applications. The Planning Commission will review a conditional use permit for a Tier II poultry feedlot expansion, while the Board of Adjustment will consider a variance for a storage shed setback. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and other routine business.

• Conditional Use Permit for Tier II poultry feedlot expansion at 5990 260th Ave, Royalton, in Buckman Township
• Variance request to construct a storage shed within the right-of-way setback at 2149 Highway 27, Swanville, in Culdrum Township
• Approval of September 19, 2023 minutes for both boards

Board of Adjustment

The Morrison County Board of Adjustment and Planning Commission will hold a joint meeting to consider a conditional use permit for a Tier II poultry feedlot expansion, a rezoning request, and several variance applications. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from the September 9, 2023 meeting and routine new and old business items.

• Conditional Use Permit for Tier II poultry feedlot expansion by Robin Winscher, 6100 280th Ave, Royalton, in Buckman Township
• Rezone two parcels from Agriculture to Commercial by Clayton & Jordan Hageman in Motley Township
• Variance for detached garage within wetland setback by Bradley Haag, 7402 Mallard Dr, Randall, in Cushing Township
• After-the-fact variance for 7' x 17' roof addition by Thomas Prozinski, 21228 Forest Rd, Little Falls, in Darling Township
• Variance to rebuild home within lake setback and increase height by James & Lisa Dick, 2894 Lake Shore Dr, Motley, in Scandia Valley Township

Planning Commission

The Morrison County Board of Adjustment & Planning Commission will hold a joint meeting to review several land-use applications. The Planning Commission will consider a conditional use permit for a Tier II poultry feedlot expansion and a rezoning request, while the Board of Adjustment will hear three variance requests, including one for a wetland setback and one for a lake setback. The meeting will also include approval of minutes and other routine business.

• Conditional Use Permit for Tier II poultry feedlot expansion (Robin Winscher, Buckman Township)
• Rezone from Agriculture to Commercial (Clayton & Jordan Hageman, Motley Township)
• Variance for detached garage within wetland setback (Bradley Haag, Cushing Township)
• After-the-fact variance for roof addition (Thomas Prozinski, Darling Township)
• Variance to rebuild home within lake setback and increase height (James & Lisa Dick, Scandia Valley Township)

County Board of Commissioners

The Morrison County Board of Commissioners will meet to consider a proposed 2024 budget for the Lake Alexander Lake Improvement District, which includes a $200 levy per property owner. The board will also discuss the Sullivan Lake Improvement District, approve a consent agenda, and issue a proclamation for Suicide Prevention Awareness Month.

• Approve Lake Alexander LID 2024 budget with $200 levy per property owner
• Discuss Sullivan Lake Improvement District
• Approve new off-sale liquor license for Lincoln Liquors LLC at 1086 320th St., Cushing
• Approve Minnesota Deer Hunters Association raffle at Camp Ripley, Oct 3-5, 2023
• Proclaim September as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

The Morrison County Board of Commissioners approved the interim use permit for Ron and Darlene Gruber’s goat‑milk creamery on their 9.61‑acre parcel in Elmdale Township. The approval was unanimous (5‑0) and included five conditions covering septic system evaluation, USDA licensing, prohibition of on‑site retail sales, a feedlot officer review, and a permit term tied to ownership. Sixteen notices were sent and no public comments were received. The decision follows the Planning Commission’s recommendation.

• Approved Interim Use Permit for Gruber creamery (5‑0)
• Condition 1: Require licensed septic system designer to evaluate wastewater
• Condition 2: Require proof of USDA or Minnesota Department of Agriculture licensure
• Condition 3: Prohibit on‑site retail sales of creamery products
• Condition 4: Require Morrison County Feedlot Officer review and corrective actions
• Condition 5: Permit valid until Ron Gruber, Darlene Gruber, or Alex Peltz no longer own the property

Board of Adjustment

The Morrison County Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment will hold a joint meeting to consider three applications: an interim use permit for a creamery, a conditional use permit for a dairy feedlot expansion, and a variance for a detached garage. The meeting includes approval of minutes from August 8, 2023, and new and old business items.

• Interim Use Permit for a Limited Rural Business (creamery) at 7165 Highway 238, Bowlus, Elmdale Township
• Conditional Use Permit to expand to a Tier II dairy feedlot at 1792 450th St, Freeport, Elmdale Township
• Variance to construct a detached garage within the setback at 2297 Birchcrest Dr, Motley, Scandia Valley Township

The Board of Adjustment approved a variance request for the Kristin Andres Revoc Trust to build a detached garage within the north property line setback. The board also approved the minutes from the August 22, 2023 meeting.

• Approved variance for detached garage at 2297 Birchcrest Dr (All in favor)
• Approved August 22, 2023 minutes (All in favor)

Planning Commission

The Morrison County Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment will hold a joint meeting to consider two permit applications and one variance request. The Planning Commission will review an interim use permit for a creamery and a conditional use permit for a feedlot expansion, while the Board of Adjustment will consider a variance for a garage setback. The agenda also includes approval of previous meeting minutes and routine business items.

• Interim Use Permit for a Limited Rural Business (creamery) by Ron & Darlene Gruber, 7165 Highway 238, Bowlus, in Elmdale Township
• Conditional Use Permit to expand to a Tier II dairy feedlot by Allen & Diane Herzog, 1792 450th St, Freeport, in Elmdale Township
• Variance to construct a detached garage within the setback by Kristin Andres Revoc Trust, 2297 Birchcrest Dr, Motley, in Scandia Valley Township

The Planning Commission recommended approval for two land-use permits to be reviewed by the Board of Commissioners. These include an interim use permit for a rural creamery and a conditional use permit for a Tier II dairy feedlot expansion.

• Recommended approval of interim use permit for Ron & Darlene Gruber creamery (all in favor)
• Recommended approval of conditional use permit for Allen & Diane Herzog Tier II dairy feedlot expansion (all in favor)
• Approved August 22, 2023 minutes with corrections (all in favor)

County Board of Commissioners

The Morrison County Board of Commissioners will consider routine consent agenda items including warrants, contracts, and a resolution allocating ARPA funds for the Public Works building addition. The meeting also includes employee recognition and reports from the Sheriff, Extension, and Administrator.

• Approve resolution to allocate ARPA funds for Public Works building addition
• Approve CIBS contract with Greater MN Family Services (up to $60,000)
• Approve HHW cooperative agreement with Crow Wing County
• Approve agent position in Corrections
• Approve MN Deer Hunter Association raffle

The County entered into a purchase of service agreement with Greater Minnesota Family Services for mental health services. The contract covers Community Based Services (CIBS) and In-Home Services (SFT) for the period from January 1, 2022, to December 31, 2023.

• Approved service agreement with Greater Minnesota Family Services for mental health services
• Set total payment for services not to exceed $60,000.00

Board of Adjustment

The Morrison County Board of Adjustment and Planning Commission will hold a joint meeting to consider three applications: a conditional use permit for a Tier IV hog feedlot expansion, an after-the-fact permit for mini storage in sheds, and a variance for a barn setback. The meeting will also include approval of minutes from June 27, 2023, and other routine business.

• Curtis & Janice Plante – Conditional Use Permit for Tier IV hog feedlot expansion, 16723 273rd St, Fort Ripley, Ripley Township
• Randy & Amy Smieja – After-the-Fact Conditional Use Permit for mini storage in sheds, 21802 63rd St, Royalton, Bellevue Township
• Carter Moulzolf – Variance to add barn within setback to road right of way, 7716 260th Ave, Pierz, Buckman Township
• Approval of June 27, 2023 minutes

The Board of Adjustment approved a variance request for Carter Moulzolf to build a barn within the road right-of-way setback. The approval includes conditions recommended by the County Engineer.

• Approved variance for barn at 7716 260th Ave including engineer conditions (unanimous)
• Approved August 8, 2023 minutes (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Morrison County Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment will hold a joint meeting to consider two conditional use permits and one variance. The Planning Commission will review a request to expand a hog feedlot to Tier IV and an after-the-fact permit for mini storage. The Board of Adjustment will hear a variance request for a barn setback. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Curtis & Janice Plante: CUP to expand to Tier IV hog feedlot, Ripley Township
• Randy & Amy Smieja: After-the-fact CUP for mini storage in sheds, Bellevue Township
• Carter Moulzolf: Variance to add barn within road right-of-way setback, Buckman Township

The Planning Commission recommended approval for two conditional use permits to be reviewed by the Board of Commissioners. These include a Tier IV hog feedlot expansion and an after-the-fact permit for boat storage sheds.

• Recommended approval of Conditional Use Permit for Curtis & Janice Plante to expand to a Tier IV hog feedlot (All in favor)
• Recommended approval of After-the-Fact Conditional Use Permit for Randy & Amy Smieja for mini storage in sheds, including a condition for no outdoor storage (All in favor)
• Approved August 8, 2023 minutes with corrections (All in favor)

County Board of Commissioners

The Morrison County Board of Commissioners will meet to approve a consent agenda including a $6,000 contract with ISC for an electronic land transfer workflow, along with warrants, a cash report, and several other routine items. They will also consider a proclamation for Child Support Awareness Month and discuss the Crookneck Lake LID and land services.

• Approve $6,000 contract with ISC for land transfer workflow project
• Approve warrants (amounts not specified in agenda)
• Approve cash report for July 31, 2023
• Approve Little Falls Airport taxi lane extension
• Approve rock for retention ponds

The County Board approved a Conditional Use Permit for a Tier II beef/poultry feedlot expansion. The board also approved the 2024 Performance Plan and Budget for Crookneck LID and various administrative warrants.

• Approved Conditional Use Permit for Tier II beef/poultry feedlot expansion in Bellevue Township (unanimous)
• Approved Crookneck LID 2024 Performance Plan and Budget with $40.00 levy user charge (5-0)
• Proclaimed August 2023 as Child Support Awareness Month (unanimous)
• Approved $5,817,268.78 in July 7 auditor warrants
• Approved $1,810,300.01 in July manual warrants
• Approved $555,963.79 in August 17 commissioner warrants
• Approved restructuring DMV Supervisor (Grade 25) to Deputy Registrar (Grade 26) effective July 31, 2023
• Approved up to $10,000 for Government Center retention pond drainage improvements

Board of Adjustment

The Morrison County Board of Adjustment and Planning Commission will hold a joint meeting to consider a conditional use permit for a Tier II poultry feedlot expansion and a variance for an addition to a non-conforming structure. The agenda also includes approval of previous meeting minutes and routine business items.

• Conditional Use Permit for Duane & Rebecca Klisch to expand to a Tier II poultry feedlot at 18289 Nature Rd, Royalton, in Bellevue Township
• Variance request by Jeffrey Davis to add onto a non-conforming structure at 35672 Logan Ln, Hillman, in Richardson Township
• Approval of June 27, 2023 Planning Commission minutes
• Approval of July 18, 2023 Board of Adjustment minutes

The Board of Adjustment approved a variance request for Jeffrey Davis to add onto a non-conforming structure at 35672 Logan Ln. The approval includes a requirement for stormwater controls to be included in the permit.

• Approved variance request for 35672 Logan Ln (unanimous)
• Approved June 27, 2023 minutes (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Morrison County Board of Adjustment & Planning Commission will hold a joint meeting to consider two applications. The Planning Commission will review a conditional use permit for a Tier II poultry feedlot expansion, and the Board of Adjustment will review a variance request for an addition to a non-conforming structure. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and routine business items.

• Conditional Use Permit for Duane & Rebecca Klisch to expand to a Tier II poultry feedlot at 18289 Nature Rd, Royalton, in Bellevue Township
• Variance application by Jeffrey Davis to add onto a non-conforming structure at 35672 Logan Ln, Hillman, in Richardson Township
• Approval of June 27, 2023 Planning Commission minutes
• Approval of July 18, 2023 Board of Adjustment minutes

The Planning Commission recommended approval of a conditional use permit for Duane and Rebecca Klisch to expand to a Tier II poultry feedlot in Bellevue Township. The request will be reviewed by the Morrison County Board of Commissioners on August 15, 2023.

• Recommended approval of Tier II poultry feedlot expansion at 18289 Nature Rd (All in favor)
• Approved June 27, 2023 minutes with corrections (All in favor)

County Board of Commissioners

The Morrison County Board of Commissioners will consider a consent agenda that includes approving warrants, the June 30 cash report, a date change for a lawful gambling permit, a 2 a.m. liquor license renewal for Grub and Pub, a PSAP radio project, and the Sheriff's June monthly report. The board will also receive reports from Health and Human Services, Public Works, and the Administrator.

• Approve warrants for June 2023 payments totaling over $16 million
• Approve 2 a.m. liquor license renewal for Grub and Pub (Sept 27, 2023 - Sept 26, 2024)
• Approve date change for Helping Hands 365 raffle to Sept 30, 2023 at Boomerang Bar, 21835 Haven Rd, Little Falls
• Approve PSAP radio project to update dispatch center technology
• Receive Sheriff's June 2023 monthly report

Chief Financial Officer Curt Bryniarski presented a statement of the actual cash balances for each County Fund as of June 30, 2023. The document lists receipts, disbursements, and final balances for various funds, including Public Works and Social Services.

• Presented cash balance report showing total balances of $53,627,694.91 as of 6/30/2023

Board of Adjustment

The Morrison County Board of Adjustment will hold a public meeting to consider two variance applications, one to add onto a non-conforming structure and one to build a home within the lake setback. The Planning Commission portion of the meeting has no agenda items. The board will also approve minutes from its June 27, 2023 meeting.

• Variance for Todd & Nicole Robinson, 2674 Lake Shore Dr, Motley, to add onto a non-conforming structure in Scandia Valley Township
• Variance for Stephen & Leslie Thomson, 25751 Dodge Ave, Hillman, to construct a home within the lake setback in Richardson Township
• Approval of June 27, 2023 minutes

County Board of Commissioners

The Morrison County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to consider a conditional use permit for a 255-foot wireless communications tower in Lakin Township, approve consent agenda items including warrants and tax abatements, and receive reports from the sheriff and community development. The meeting includes several routine approvals and a public hearing item.

• Conditional use permit for a 255-foot self-supporting wireless tower on a 56.4-acre parcel in Lakin Township (PID 14.0165.000)
• Approval of warrants (amounts not specified in this agenda)
• Tax abatement for Kevin & Julie Fosdick, Little Falls, reducing taxes from $256 to $74 (credit $182)
• 1-day temporary liquor licenses for Randall Cushing Area Lions Club (July 29) and Lincoln Scandia Valley Lions (August 5)
• Central MN Council on Aging agreement for 2024 at $2,534

The Board reviewed an application from Kimley-Horn and Associates on behalf of Vertical Bridge to construct a self-supported telecommunication tower in Lakin Township. The proposal includes a 100-foot by 100-foot rock pad and a driveway entrance. The provided text does not record a final vote or decision.

Board of Adjustment

The Morrison County Board of Adjustment and Planning Commission will hold a joint meeting to consider a conditional use permit for a 255-foot wireless communications tower in Lakin Township, a plat application in Scandia Valley Township, and two variance requests for additions to non-conforming structures. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and routine business items.

• Conditional use permit for 255-foot wireless tower (Kimley-Horn & Associates / Aston Keehr, Lakin Township)
• Plat application to make Outlot A buildable in Valhalla Villas First Addition (Summerhill Properties LLC / Travis Mills, Scandia Valley Township)
• Variance to add onto non-conforming structure at 35412 Hoffman Beach Dr, Hillman (Brian Oleson, Richardson Township)
• Variance to add onto non-conforming structure at 1694 Azalea Rd, Motley (Mark & Vanessa Bettis, Motley Township)

The Board of Adjustment reviewed two variance applications for additions to non-conforming structures. One request in Motley Township was approved with runoff conditions, while a request in Richardson Township was denied.

• Denied variance for addition at 35412 Hoffman Beach Dr (3-2)
• Approved variance with runoff conditions for addition at 1694 Azalea Rd (unanimous)
• Approved June 13, 2023 minutes (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Morrison County Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment will hold a joint meeting on June 27, 2023. The Planning Commission will consider a conditional use permit for a 255-foot wireless tower in Lakin Township and a plat application in Scandia Valley Township. The Board of Adjustment will hear two variance requests for additions to non-conforming structures in Richardson and Motley Townships. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and routine business items.

• Conditional Use Permit for 255-foot wireless communications tower, Lakin Township (Kimley-Horn & Associates / Aston Keehr)
• Plat application to make Outlot A buildable in Valhalla Villas First Addition, Scandia Valley Township (Summerhill Properties LLC / Travis Mills)
• Variance to add onto non-conforming structure, 35412 Hoffman Beach Dr, Hillman (Brian Oleson)
• Variance to add onto non-conforming structure, 1694 Azalea Rd, Motley (Mark & Vanessa Bettis)

The Planning Commission recommended approval for a new wireless communications tower and recommended denial of a request to make an outlot buildable in the Valhalla Villas First Addition. The commission also approved the May 30, 2023 minutes with corrections.

• Recommended approval of conditional use permit for 255-foot wireless tower in Lakin Township (All in favor)
• Recommended denial of plat to allow Outlot A to become a buildable lot in Valhalla Villas First Addition (All in favor)
• Approved May 30, 2023 minutes with correction (All in favor)

County Board of Commissioners

The Morrison County Board of Commissioners is meeting to approve a consent agenda that includes warrants, a cash report, a transit sales tax agreement, and various licenses. They will also receive the Sheriff's Office annual report and hear the administrator's report. The meeting is largely routine, with no major policy decisions or public hearings scheduled.

• Approve revised agreement with MN Department of Revenue for local transit sales and use tax collection
• Approve warrants totaling over $8.7 million across multiple periods
• Approve 2 a.m. liquor license renewal for 12 Mile Tavern
• Approve new FPL food licenses
• Receive Sheriff's Office annual report

The Board approved the warrant reports. The Board also processed an agreement with the Minnesota Department of Revenue for the administration and collection of the Morrison County Transit Sales and Use Tax.

• Approved warrant reports
• Approved agreement with Minnesota Department of Revenue for Transit Sales and Use Tax collection

Board of Adjustment

The Morrison County Board of Adjustment and Planning Commission will meet on June 13, 2023. The Planning Commission has no agenda items. The Board of Adjustment will consider an after-the-fact variance application from Gerald and Bonita Slovick for additions to a non-conforming structure, and will also approve minutes from the May 30 meeting.

• After-the-fact variance application by Gerald & Bonita Slovick for additions to a non-conforming structure at 33863 East Shamineau Dr, Motley, MN (Scandia Valley Township)
• Approval of May 30, 2023 minutes

The Board of Adjustment denied a request for an after-the-fact variance to allow additions to a non-conforming structure at 33863 East Shamineau Dr. The board also approved the meeting minutes from May 30, 2023.

• Denied after-the-fact variance for additions at 33863 East Shamineau Dr (4-1)
• Approved May 30, 2023 minutes (unanimous)

County Board of Commissioners

The Morrison County Board of Commissioners will hold its regular meeting on June 6, 2023, to consider a conditional use permit for Fellowship Bible Church of Pierz to expand its building, approve a large assembly application for 2 Tall Tavern, and handle consent agenda items including liquor licenses and warrants. The board will also receive the administrator's report and committee updates.

• Conditional use permit for Fellowship Bible Church of Pierz to add 7,000 and 3,600 sq ft additions
• Large assembly application for 2 Tall Tavern event on August 5, 2023
• Consent agenda includes warrants, liquor license renewals, and temporary license for Jack Pine Brewery
• Approve Food Pool and Lodging Environmental Health license for Cary's Bar (new owner Cary Blechinger)
• Approve 1-day temporary on-sale liquor license for Jack Pine Brewery at Freedhem 76 Bicycle Race

The Board of Commissioners reviewed a Conditional Use Permit for a phased expansion of the Fellowship Bible Church of Pierz. The proposal includes a 7,000 square foot addition for a sanctuary and offices, followed by a 3,600 square foot addition for classrooms.

• Recommended approval of Conditional Use Permit for Fellowship Bible Church expansion (5-0)
• Processed intoxicating liquor license renewals for 20 establishments
• Processed non-intoxicating liquor license renewals for 7 establishments

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment approved a variance request for Timothy and Kristine Boros to maintain a barn within the road right-of-way setback. The approval includes two conditions and requires the owners to apply for necessary permits through the Land Services Department.

• Approved after-the-fact variance for barn setback at 12831 92nd Ave (unanimous)
• Approved May 16, 2023 minutes (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission recommended approval of a Conditional Use Permit for the Fellowship Bible Church of Pierz to expand its facilities. The request will be reviewed by the Morrison County Board of Commissioners on June 6, 2023. The commission also approved the May 16, 2023 minutes with correction.

• Recommended approval of Conditional Use Permit for Fellowship Bible Church expansion (All in favor)
• Approved May 16, 2023 minutes with correction (All in favor)

County Board of Commissioners

The Morrison County Board of Commissioners will consider a consent agenda including warrants, licenses, and permits, along with proclamations and departmental reports. The meeting includes routine approvals and informational updates from county staff.

• Approve warrants totaling over $3.2 million for April and May
• Approve temporary on-sale liquor license for Pierz Commercial Club (July 15, 2023)
• Approve FPL seasonal license renewal for MotoGrub ($440) and new license for Made Your Way - Subway ($500)
• Approve raffle permits for Helping Hands 365 and Hillman Area Whitetail Management Association
• Approve temporary exception to HRA bylaws for Celia DeGroot

The provided text contains the bylaws for the Housing and Redevelopment Authority of Morrison County and an amended joint powers agreement for the Central Minnesota Violent Offender Task Force. There are no minutes recording decisions, votes, or actions taken by the County Board of Commissioners on 2023-05-23.

Board of Adjustment

The Morrison County Board of Adjustment and Planning Commission will meet to consider a conditional use permit for a Tier II poultry feedlot expansion and two variance requests. The Planning Commission will review the Matvick feedlot application, while the Board of Adjustment will hear variance requests from the Klisch and Johnston families. The board will also approve minutes from the April 4 meeting.

• Conditional Use Permit: Scott & Jacinta Matvick, 4664 360th Ave, Foley, MN – expand to Tier II poultry feedlot, Morrill Township
• Variance: Duane & Rebecca Klisch, 18289 Nature Rd, Royalton, MN – expand to Tier II feedlot within setback to City of Royalton, Bellevue Township
• Variance: Shannon Johnston, 4731 Cable Rd, Swanville, MN – place home within setback to a feedlot, Swanville Township
• Approval of April 4, 2023 minutes

The Board of Adjustment approved a variance for a Tier II feedlot expansion in Bellevue Township. A variance request to place a home within a feedlot setback in Swanville Township was denied.

• Approved Variance for Duane & Rebecca Klisch to expand to a Tier II feedlot (All in favor)
• Denied Variance for Shannon Johnston to place a home within a feedlot setback (4-1)
• Approved May 2, 2023 minutes (All in favor)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission recommended approval of a Conditional Use Permit for Scott and Jacinta Matvick to expand to a Tier II poultry feedlot in Morrill Township. The recommendation includes one condition regarding a stacking slab. The request moves to the Board of Commissioners on May 23, 2023.

• Recommended approval of Tier II poultry feedlot expansion for Scott & Jacinta Matvick (All in favor)
• Approved May 2, 2023 minutes with correction (All in favor)

County Board of Commissioners

The Planning Commission recommended approval of a Conditional Use Permit amendment for Blue Front Village on Lake Alexander. The amendment allows for seven RV or park model sites and five cabin sites, subject to 13 specific conditions.

• Recommended approval of Blue Front Village CUP amendment with 13 conditions (5-0)

Board of Adjustment

The Morrison County Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment will hold a joint meeting to consider three applications: a conditional use permit amendment for Blue Front Village Association, an interim use permit for Julie Leikvoll's thrift store, and a variance for Kevin and Felicia Busch. The meeting will also include approval of minutes from April 4, 2023, and other business.

• Conditional Use Permit amendment for Blue Front Village Association for decks and park models in Scandia Valley Township
• Interim Use Permit for Julie Leikvoll to continue thrift store in detached shed at 17147 Grouse Rd, Little Falls
• Variance for Kevin & Felicia Busch to construct cabin within bluff impact zone at 3945 320th St, Cushing
• Approval of April 4, 2023 minutes for both bodies

Planning Commission

The Morrison County Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment will hold a joint meeting to consider three land-use applications: a conditional use permit amendment for Blue Front Village Association, an interim use permit for Julie Leikvoll's thrift store, and a variance for Kevin and Felicia Busch. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from the April 4 meeting and routine business items.

• Conditional Use Permit amendment for Blue Front Village Association to allow decks and park models in Scandia Valley Township
• Interim Use Permit for Julie Leikvoll to continue thrift store in detached shed at 17147 Grouse Rd, Little Falls
• Variance for Kevin & Felicia Busch to construct cabin within bluff impact zone at 3945 320th St, Cushing
• Approval of April 4, 2023 minutes for both bodies

The Morrison County Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of a conditional use permit amendment for Blue Front Village Association to allow decks and park models. The commission also held a public hearing on an interim use permit for a thrift store in Green Prairie Township but did not vote on that item. The Blue Front Village recommendation will go to the County Board on May 9, 2023.

• Recommended approval of conditional use permit amendment for Blue Front Village Association to allow decks and park models (unanimous)

County Board of Commissioners

The Morrison County Board of Commissioners will consider a consent agenda that includes approving warrants totaling over $3.5 million, several license renewals, and technology-related contracts. They will also hear reports from Camp Ripley, Health and Human Services, and the Sheriff, and issue proclamations for Military Child Month, Distraction Free Driving, and Vulnerable Adult awareness.

• Approve warrants for March 2023 totaling $3,573,086.69
• Approve liquor license renewal for Main Gate Bar and Grill
• Approve EH Food Pool lodging renewal licenses for Silo Ice Cream, Hardy's Lake in the Woods, Fish Trap Lake Campground, and Woodchuck LLC
• Approve replacement of phone system hardware and InfoTech Research Group subscription renewal
• Approve application to Sourcewell Community Impact Fund for technology updates

The Board approved a consent agenda including warrants totaling $520,016.72, liquor and food licenses, and gambling permits. They also passed a resolution to seek Sourcewell funding for a Children's Mental Health Initiative in Region 5.

• Approved warrants totaling $520,016.72 (unanimous)
• Approved gambling permits for Big Lake Sportsman’s Club raffles on 7/22/2023 and 11/25/2023 (unanimous)
• Approved liquor license renewal for Main Gate Bar and Grill (unanimous)
• Approved food, pool, and lodging license renewals for Silo Ice Cream, Hardy's Lake in the Woods, Fish Trap Lake Campground, and Woodchuck LLC (unanimous)
• Approved $44.00 tax abatement for US Fish & Wildlife Service (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution#2023-039 to seek Sourcewell funding for a Children's Mental Health Initiative in Region 5 (unanimous)
• Approved application to Sourcewell Community Impact Fund for technology upgrades (unanimous)
• Authorized a closed executive session to discuss pending litigation (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Morrison County Board of Adjustment will consider a variance application from Kevin and Felicia Busch to build a cabin within a bluff and bluff impact zone on their property in Scandia Valley Township. The Planning Commission portion of the meeting has no agenda items. The board will also discuss shoreland specialist matters and approve the March 21, 2023 minutes.

• Variance application by Kevin & Felicia Busch for cabin construction in bluff impact zone at 3945 320th St, Cushing, MN
• Property location: part of Gov Lot 1, Section 28, Township 132, Range 31, Scandia Valley Township
• Shoreland specialist discussion
• Approval of March 21, 2023 minutes
• Planning Commission has no agenda items

County Board of Commissioners

The Board entered a professional services contract for sewage treatment system inspections and issued proclamations for public safety dispatchers and sexual assault awareness. The Planning Commission recommended approval for several interim and conditional use permits for local businesses and camps.

• Approved SSTS inspection contract with Traci Beckstrom not to exceed $10,000
• Proclaimed April 9-15, 2023, as National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
• Proclaimed April 2023 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month
• Recommended approval of Camp Shamineau CUP amendment for one 600 sq ft cabin
• Recommended approval of Rice Creek Family Farms IUP amendment for permanent structure (4-0)
• Recommended approval of 'Wicked Woods' seasonal Halloween walk IUP (4-0)
• Recommended approval of Brad and Crystal Hartung agricultural repair shop IUP (4-0)

Board of Adjustment

The Morrison County Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment will hold a joint meeting on April 4, 2023, to consider four interim use permits and one conditional use permit amendment, plus one variance request. The Planning Commission will review applications for a scary outdoor recreation area, a shelter over concrete, a cabin addition, and an agricultural equipment repair shop. The Board of Adjustment will consider a variance to add onto a non-conforming cabin. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and standard new and old business items.

• Interim Use Permit for scary outdoor recreation area at 5818 180th Ave, Royalton (Bellevue Twp)
• Interim Use Permit for shelter over existing concrete at 16543 Game Farm Rd, Little Falls (Belle Prairie Twp)
• Conditional Use Permit amendment to add a cabin at Camp Shamineau-Evang Free Church, 2345 Ridge Rd, Motley (Scandia Valley Twp)
• Interim Use Permit for agricultural equipment repair shop at 2908 Dove Rd, Bowlus (Elmdale Twp)
• Variance to add onto non-conforming cabin at 35457 Sullivan Dr, Hillman (Richardson Twp)

The Board of Adjustment approved a variance request for Eric and Kari Maus to add onto a non-conforming cabin at 35457 Sullivan Dr. The board also approved the meeting minutes from March 27, 2023.

• Approved variance request for cabin addition at 35457 Sullivan Dr including conditions (unanimous)
• Approved March 27, 2023 minutes (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Morrison County Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment will hold a joint meeting to review four interim use permit applications and one variance request. The Planning Commission will consider permits for a scary outdoor recreation area, a shelter over existing concrete, an agricultural equipment repair shop, and an amendment to add a cabin to an existing conditional use permit. The Board of Adjustment will consider a variance to add onto a non-conforming cabin. The meeting will also include approval of minutes from the previous meeting.

• Interim Use Permit for scary outdoor recreation area (Winscher, Bellevue Twp)
• Interim Use Permit for shelter over concrete (Rick Creek Family Farms, Belle Prairie Twp)
• Conditional Use Permit amendment to add cabin (Camp Shamineau-Evang Free Church, Scandia Valley Twp)
• Interim Use Permit for agricultural equipment repair shop (Hartung, Elmdale Twp)
• Variance to add onto non-conforming cabin (Maus, Richardson Twp)

The Planning Commission voted to recommend approval for four separate permit applications, including a seasonal recreation area and an equipment repair shop. All four recommendations will be sent to the Morrison County Board of Commissioners for final action on April 11, 2023. The commission also approved the February 28, 2023 meeting minutes.

• Recommended approval of Interim Use Permit for scary outdoor recreation area at 5818 180th Ave (All in favor)
• Recommended approval of Interim Use Permit for shelter over existing concrete at 16543 Game Farm Rd (All in favor)
• Recommended approval to amend Conditional Use Permit to add a cabin at 2345 Ridge Rd (All in favor)
• Recommended approval of Interim Use Permit for agricultural equipment repair shop at 2908 Dove Rd (All in favor)
• Approved February 28, 2023 minutes (All in favor)

County Board of Commissioners

The Morrison County Board of Commissioners will consider a consent agenda including warrants, licenses, and agreements, plus a proposed interim use permit for a dog boarding and training kennel. The board will also hear reports from departments and consider a proclamation for Motor Vehicle National Donate Life.

• Approve warrants totaling over $3.5 million for February and March 2023
• Approve 2023 food, pool, and lodging license renewals
• Approve Lincoln Lakes tobacco and off-sale liquor licenses
• Approve HHS vehicle purchase
• Consider interim use permit for dog kennel in Morrison County

The Board reviewed recommendations to reduce the solid waste facility buffer from 300 to 200 feet and to approve a home business interim use permit. A request was also made to seek a $196,000 grant for the PLSS Remonumentation Program. The record does not show final Board votes on these items.

• Planning Commission recommended approval of beef feedlot expansion to Tier II
• Planning Commission recommended approval of home business IUP (5-0) with porta-potty and sunset conditions
• Planning Commission recommended approval of landfill CUP amendment to reduce buffer to 200 feet (5-0)
• Proposed authorization to seek $196,000 LCCMR grant for Scandia Valley Township remonumentation
• Agreement entered with Prairie Lakes Youth Programs for shared youth bed placement ($365/day)

Board of Adjustment

The Morrison County Board of Adjustment and Planning Commission will hold a joint meeting to review several land-use applications. The Planning Commission will consider a conditional use permit for a cattle feedlot expansion, an interim use permit for a home décor shop, and an amendment to the solid waste facility's permit. The Board of Adjustment will hear two variance requests, one for a barn setback and one for an accessory structure size. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and routine business.

• Conditional Use Permit for Tier II cattle feedlot expansion at 4731 Cable Rd, Swanville (Capko)
• Interim Use Permit for home décor shop at 15287 Twin Lakes Rd, Pike Creek (Pantzke)
• Amendment to Conditional Use Permit for Solid Waste Management Facility at 17502 Iris Rd, Little Falls
• Variance for barn setback at Two Rivers Township (Boeckermann)
• Variance for accessory structure square footage at 13439 241st Ave, Agram (Meyer)

The Board of Adjustment approved two variance requests regarding building setbacks and square footage. The board also approved the meeting minutes from February 28, 2023.

• Approved variance for Richard & Erin Boeckermann to place a barn within the road right-of-way setback (All in favor)
• Approved variance for Duane & Paula Meyer to allow an accessory structure to exceed allowable square footage (All in favor)
• Approved February 28, 2023 minutes (All in favor)

Planning Commission

The Morrison County Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment will hold a joint meeting to review several land-use applications. The Planning Commission will consider conditional use permits for a cattle feedlot expansion, a home décor shop, and an amendment to the solid waste facility permit, while the Board of Adjustment will hear variance requests for a barn setback and an accessory structure size. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and routine business items.

• Conditional Use Permit for Jerome & Maryrose Capko to expand to a Tier II cattle feedlot at 4731 Cable Rd, Swanville Township
• Interim Use Permit for John & Laura Pantzke for a home décor shop at 15287 Twin Lakes Rd, Pike Creek Township
• Amendment to Conditional Use Permit for Morrison County Public Works Solid Waste Management Facility at 17502 Iris Rd, Little Falls Township
• Variance for Richard & Erin Boeckermann to place a barn within road right-of-way setback, Two Rivers Township
• Variance for Duane & Paula Meyer to allow accessory structure to exceed allowable square footage at 13439 241st Ave, Agram Township

The Planning Commission voted to recommend approval for a cattle feedlot expansion, a home décor shop, and an amendment to the Solid Waste Management Facility permit. All three recommendations will be sent to the Morrison County Board of Commissioners for final action on March 28, 2023.

• Recommended approval for Jerome & Maryrose Capko to expand to a Tier II cattle feedlot (unanimous)
• Recommended approval with conditions for John & Laura Pantzke to operate a home décor shop (unanimous)
• Recommended approval for Morrison County Public Works to amend the Solid Waste Management Facility permit to increase capacity (unanimous)
• Approved February 28, 2023 minutes (unanimous)

County Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners approved a grade increase from 32 to 34 for a Supervisor in Health and Human Services to support a reorganization plan. The record also includes a MnDOT grant agreement for bridge construction and a jail services agreement with Beltrami County.

• Approved grade change from 32 to 34 for Health and Human Services Supervisor
• Approved MnDOT Agreement No. 1052348 for bridge and approach construction totaling $1,353,069.55
• Approved Jail Services Agreement with Beltrami County for a minimum of 20 male minimum security beds at $1,100 per day

Board of Adjustment

The Morrison County Board of Adjustment and Planning Commission will hold a joint meeting to elect officers, approve minutes, and consider two applications. The Planning Commission will review an interim use permit for a dog kennel, while the Board of Adjustment will consider a variance for a home addition. No other substantive items are listed.

• Interim Use Permit for a kennel of up to 20 dogs (boarding/training) at 23711 95th Ave, Randall, MN (Darling Township)
• Variance to add onto a non-conforming home at 24173 Pine View Rd, Pierz, MN (Agram Township)
• Election of officers for both the Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment
• Approval of minutes from December 27, 2022 (Planning Commission) and December 7, 2022 (Board of Adjustment)

The Board of Adjustment approved a variance request for Dale and Cherri Lund to add onto a non-conforming home in Agram Township. The board also elected its officers for the term and approved the December 27, 2022 minutes.

• Elected Dave Stish as Chair (all in favor)
• Elected Brent Lindgren as Vice-Chair (all in favor)
• Elected John Kunelius as Secretary (all in favor)
• Approved variance for home addition at 24173 Pine View Rd with conditions (4-1)
• Approved December 27, 2022 minutes (all in favor)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission recommended approval of an Interim Use Permit for a dog boarding and training kennel of up to 20 dogs. The recommendation includes four conditions and will be reviewed by the Board of Commissioners on March 14, 2023. The commission also elected its officers and approved previous meeting minutes.

• Recommended approval of Interim Use Permit for Carmen Goldsmith kennel (all in favor)
• Elected Clint Kathrein as Chairperson (all in favor)
• Elected Brent Lindgren as Vice-Chairperson (all in favor)
• Elected Marvin Trettel as Secretary (all in favor)
• Approved December 27, 2022 minutes (all in favor)

County Board of Commissioners

The provided documents are bid abstracts for several public works contracts, including road reconditioning, bridge replacement, and pavement markings. No final decisions or contract awards are recorded in these documents.

• Opened bids for Contract 306 (CSAH 1 reconditioning) with bids ranging from $2,829,683.50 to $3,706,168.28
• Opened bids for Contract 305 (CSAH 6 bridge replacement and grading) with bids ranging from $1,353,069.55 to $1,396,116.05
• Opened bids for Contract 308 (Multi-component pavement markings) with bids ranging from $230,523.64 to $288,955.35
• Opened bids for Contract 310 (Various grading and surfacing projects) with bids ranging from $3,433,186.22 to $4,446,273.86

County Board of Commissioners

The Morrison County Board will consider a consent agenda including approval of warrants, an abstract of tax abatements for three fire-damaged properties, and permits for raffles and bingo. The meeting also includes employee recognition and committee reports.

• Approve warrants for December 2022 and January 2023 totaling over $4.3 million
• Approve tax abatements for three fire-destroyed homes in Elmdale, Green Prairie, and Ripley townships
• Approve raffle permits for Royalton Sportsman Club and Mary of Lourdes School
• Approve bingo permit for Bethany Church

The Board approved an abstract of tax abatements for six properties destroyed by fire. They also authorized three organizations to hold raffles or bingo and adopted a resolution recognizing Juneteenth Freedom Day.

• Approved Abstract of Abatements for six properties destroyed by fire
• Approved Resolution #2023-013 for Royalton Sportsman Club raffle
• Approved Resolution #2023-014 for Mary of Lourdes School raffle
• Approved Resolution #2023-015 for Bethany Church bingo
• Approved Resolution #2023-016 adopting Juneteenth Freedom Day
• Approved January 2023 auditor and manual warrants
• Approved February 2023 commissioner warrants

County Board of Commissioners

The Morrison County Board will consider a consent agenda including approval of a tobacco license for Fisch House Bar and Grill, seasonal food license renewals, a new food pool lodging license, a large assembly application for Mudfest, a resolution for the MN Fishing Museum to hold a raffle, and a Long Prairie River Watershed Memorandum of Agreement. Reports from Health and Human Services, Public Works, and the Administrator are also scheduled.

• Approve new tobacco license for Fisch House Bar and Grill, 19248 285th Ave, Pierz
• Approve 2023 Seasonal Food License Renewal for Morrison County Agricultural Society, Little Falls ($363)
• Approve 2023 Food License Renewal for Bowlus Legion Club 642, Royalton ($540)
• Approve Large Assembly Application for Mudfest
• Approve Long Prairie River Watershed MOA

The provided text consists of a draft cooperative agreement for the Long Prairie River Watershed Collaborative, a staffing request for a Social Worker/Public Health Nurse, and a 2023 Transportation Improvement Plan. No formal board decisions or vote tallies are recorded in the provided text.

County Board of Commissioners

The Morrison County Board of Commissioners will elect a chair and vice-chair for 2023, then vote on a package of annual resolutions including travel policy, committee attendance payments for citizens, public meeting notices, a code of conduct, and various appointments. The agenda also includes a bid for legal printing and approval of the consent agenda with minutes, warrants, and a food license renewal.

• Election of 2023 County Board Chairman and Vice-Chairman
• Approval of 2023 Annual Resolutions including Travel Policy, Committee Attendance Payment for Citizens ($300/month for Board of Adjustments/Planning Commission, $50/meeting for other committees), Public Meeting Notices, and Code of Conduct
• Approval of citizen/staff committee appointments for Airport Commission, Rural Development Finance Authority, and Combined Planning Commission/Board of Adjustments
• Bid for legal printing
• Approval of 2023 Food License Renewal for Royal Blends

The meeting consisted of the oath of office for the 2023 elected officials. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Administered oath of office to County Commissioners for Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5
• Administered oath of office to County Attorney
• Administered oath of office to County Sheriff
• Administered oath of office to County Recorder