Morrison County public meetings in 2024

County Board of Commissioners

The Morrison County Board will consider a consent agenda including approval of 2025 solid waste, food pool, and lodging licenses, a cooperative agreement for a law enforcement embedded social worker in Health and Human Services, and a resolution authorizing United Way to hold bingo. The meeting also includes reports from the sheriff and administrator, and committee updates.

• Approve 2025 calendar year licenses for solid waste haulers, recycling haulers, and solid waste facility operations
• Approve cooperative agreement for HHS Law Enforcement Embedded Social Worker position
• Approve resolution for United Way to hold bingo at the Falls Ballroom on April 12, 2025
• Approve new Food Pool and Lodging license for VHR Stoney Ridge Treehouse
• Approve 2025 annual Food Pool and Lodging licenses for Herbie’s Bar and Nana’s Kitchen contingent on payment of 2024 real estate taxes

The Morrison County Board approved a cooperative agreement with the City of Little Falls to embed a social worker/mental health practitioner with the police department. The agreement runs from October 1, 2024, through December 31, 2027, and is funded by MCHHS through grants and billing. The program aims to improve responses to mental health emergencies and reduce repeat calls.

• Approved cooperative agreement for police-embedded social worker program (unanimous)
• Agreement term set from Oct 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2027
• MCHHS to fund position via grants and billing; cancellation if funding fails
• City to provide office space and desk for social worker
• MCHHS to provide equipment and supervision for social worker

County Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider several administrative approvals, including the 2025 fee schedule and the allocation of ARPA funds for a Historic Courthouse ADA project. The meeting also includes reviews of health and human services contracts and public works planning.

• Approval of 2025 Morrison County Fee Schedule
• Resolution for Historic Courthouse ADA Project and ARPA funding allocation
• Approval of Health and Human Services 2025 contracts
• Approval of Northern Pines Mental Health Services Truancy contracts
• Resolution for Long Lake Home-Owners Association to conduct gambling at the Cave Bar and Grill

The Morrison County Board of Commissioners adopted an ordinance regulating cannabis business registration and cannabis events, setting registration fees, buffer zones, and penalties. The board also approved a purchase of service agreement with Northern Pines Mental Health Center for truancy services and an agreement with the Minnesota Department of Revenue for local transit sales tax collection.

• Adopted cannabis registration/regulation ordinance
• Approved purchase of service agreement with NPMHC for Truancy Stoppers
• Approved agreement with MN Dept. of Revenue for transit sales tax collection

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will consider two variance applications regarding land use and sanitation. The Planning Commission has no applications for this meeting.

• Variance request for Dale & Julie Woitalla at 24638 Hawthorn Rd to allow a Tier II feedlot on less than 75 acres
• Variance request for Kimberly Popp at 38079 168th St to allow a Type III septic on a newly created lot

The Morrison County Board of Adjustment approved two variance requests at its December 10, 2024 meeting. The first allowed Dale and Julie Woitalla to operate a Tier II feedlot on less than the required 75 acres. The second allowed Kimberly Popp to install a Type III septic system on a newly created lot. Both motions passed unanimously.

• Approved variance for Tier II feedlot on less than 75 acres (all in favor)
• Approved variance for Type III septic on newly created lot (all in favor)
• Approved minutes from October 15, 2024 with correction (all in favor)

County Board of Commissioners

The Morrison County Board of Commissioners will consider a consent agenda that includes approving the 2024-2025 Public Defender Contract, the Sheriff's Office Medical Examiner Services Contract, and 2025 salaries for row officers. The board will also appoint members to the Rich Prairie Sewer and Water District Board and receive the administrator's and committee reports.

• Approve 2024-2025 Public Defender Contract
• Approve Sheriff's Office Medical Examiner Services Contract
• Approve Row Officers' 2025 Salaries
• Approve Rich Prairie Sewer and Water District Board Appointments
• Approve October 2024 Cash Report

Planning Commission

The Morrison County Planning Commission will consider a proposed cannabis ordinance. The Board of Adjustment has no agenda items for this meeting. The meeting is scheduled for November 26, 2024.

• Proposed Cannabis Ordinance

County Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider several consent agenda items, including the 2025 meeting schedule and the publication of the 2023 Financial Statement. The meeting also includes reports from Land Services, Public Works, and the County Administrator.

• Approval of 2025 County Board Meeting dates
• Approval to publish the 2023 Financial Statement
• New food, pool, and lodging licenses for The Refuge, Toni's Tavern LLC, and Subway/Dipper
• Request for Morrison County Wild Gobblers to hold a raffle on March 15, 2025, at the Falls Ballroom
• Changes to authorized signers for county accounts at Magnifi Financial

Planning Commission

The Morrison County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on three conditional use permit applications: an after-the-fact permit for an existing junk yard, a permit for a new private cemetery, and a permit for a mini storage facility. The Board of Adjustment has no items on its agenda. The commission will also approve minutes from its October 29, 2024, meeting.

• After-the-fact Conditional Use Permit for a junk yard at 14412 133rd St, Little Falls (Little Falls Township)
• Conditional Use Permit for a cemetery on a portion of a parcel at 23652 235th Ave, Pierz (Platte Township)
• Conditional Use Permit for a mini storage facility in Pike Creek Township (no property address listed)
• Approval of minutes from the October 29, 2024 Planning Commission meeting

County Board of Commissioners

The Morrison County Board will meet to approve consent agenda items, including a multi-party watershed management agreement for the Mississippi River-Sartell area and a raffle permit for Mary of Lourdes School. The board will also hear reports from Health and Human Services, Land Services, and the County Administrator.

• Approve Mississippi River-Sartell Watershed Memorandum of Agreement with Benton and Stearns counties, Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe, and SWCDs
• Approve raffle permit for Mary of Lourdes School at Falls Ballroom on February 21, 2025
• Adoption Month Proclamation
• Receive reports from Health and Human Services, Land Services, and Administrator

Board of Adjustment

The Morrison County Planning Commission will consider an interim use permit for an event venue and a request to plat 44 buildable lots. The Board of Adjustment has no items on its agenda.

• Interim Use Permit application for an event venue at 12193 Meadow View Dr
• Application to plat a parcel for 44 buildable lots in Richardson Township

Planning Commission

The Morrison County Planning Commission will consider two items: an interim use permit for an event venue at 12193 Meadow View Dr in Pike Creek Township, and a plat application to create 44 buildable lots in Richardson Township. The Board of Adjustment has no agenda items for this meeting.

• Interim Use Permit for event venue at 12193 Meadow View Dr, Pike Creek Township (Adam & Katelyn Mueller)
• Plat application for 44 buildable lots in Richardson Township (Duane & Rose Hoffman Rev. Trust)

County Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review several consent agenda items, including technical upgrades for the Sheriff's Office and a cybersecurity services contract. The meeting also includes reports from Land Services, Public Works, and the County Administrator.

• Sheriff's Office 911 system upgrade project funded via E-911 restricted funds
• CyberforceQ contract for SIEM cybersecurity services
• Long Prairie River Watershed Collaborative Fiscal Agent Agreement
• Operation Greenlight proclamation
• Discussion on Lake Alexander LID and Northland Reliability Project

Board of Adjustment

The Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment will consider applications for a mini-storage facility and a poultry feedlot expansion. The Board of Adjustment will review variance requests for a residential structure expansion and an animal unit cap increase.

• Conditional Use Permit for mini-storage facility at 36758 203 rd St
• Conditional Use Permit for Tier II poultry feedlot expansion at 17256 305 th Ave
• Variance for second story and deck at 2674 Lake Shore Dr
• Variance for animal unit cap and side property line at 17705 133 rd St

Planning Commission

The Morrison County Planning Commission will consider two conditional use permits: a mini-storage facility in Leigh Township and a Tier II poultry feedlot expansion in Granite Township. The Board of Adjustment will hear two variance requests: one to expand a non-conforming structure on Shamineau Park and another to exceed the animal unit cap in Little Falls Township.

• Conditional Use Permit for Blue Waters Holding LLC to build a mini-storage facility at 36758 203rd St, Hillman, in Leigh Township
• Conditional Use Permit for Alex & Natalie Gruber to expand to a Tier II poultry feedlot at 17256 305th Ave, Pierz, in Granite Township
• Variance request by Todd & Nicole Robinson to expand a non-conforming structure with a second story and add a deck at 2674 Lake Shore Dr, Motley, in Scandia Valley Township
• Variance request by Park View Acres / Jacob Carrow to exceed the maximum animal unit cap and be within a side property line at 17705 133rd St, Little Falls, in Little Falls Township

The Morrison County Planning Commission held a public hearing and recommended approval of two conditional use permits: a mini-storage facility in Leigh Township and a Tier II poultry feedlot expansion in Granite Township. Both recommendations will go before the Morrison County Board of Commissioners on October 22, 2024. The commission also approved the September 17, 2024 minutes and adjourned.

• Recommended approval of conditional use permit for Blue Waters Holding LLC mini-storage facility (all in favor)
• Recommended approval of conditional use permit for Alex & Natalie Gruber Tier II poultry feedlot expansion (all in favor)
• Approved September 17, 2024 meeting minutes (all in favor)

Drainage Authority Board

The Drainage Authority Board will consider a repair report for Public Ditch 22, a 6.66-mile drainage system in Morrill, Lakin, and Hillman Townships. The engineer recommends cleaning the ditch, replacing six crossings, and adding rip-rap, at an estimated total cost of $73,569.20. The board may authorize the Public Works Department to solicit quotes and proceed with the work.

• Public Ditch 22 system repair estimated at $73,569.20
• Replacement of three private culverts and three township road culverts
• Clearing of vegetation, sediment, and beaver cuttings along 6.66 miles of ditch
• Engineer's report follows public comments received in July 2024

County Board of Commissioners

The Morrison County Board of Commissioners will meet on October 8, 2024, to act on a consent agenda that includes a resolution for a proposed state conservation easement acquisition and several contracts for mental health and community assessment services. The board will also issue proclamations for 4-H Week, Farm to School Month, Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and discuss the Lake Shamineau Lake Improvement District.

• Resolution for proposed state conservation easement acquisition
• Contract with Consulting Perks LLC for community assessment facilitation (grant-funded)
• Contract with Northern Pines Mental Health for staff training and substance use disorder support
• Contract with Jessica Lee for neuropsychological assessments
• Off-sale liquor license for Lincoln Gas and Bait in Cushing

County Board of Commissioners

The Morrison County Board of Commissioners will consider approving a new full-time embedded social worker position for Health and Human Services to work with local law enforcement, as a three-year pilot without levy impact. The consent agenda also includes approval of a new vacation rental license for Lincoln Beach Retreat, warrants, a cash report, the sheriff's monthly report, and a raffle permit. Regular agenda items include discussions on Sullivan Lake and Land Services.

• Approve new embedded social worker position (FTE) as three-year pilot with law enforcement
• Approve new PFL license for Lincoln Beach Retreat (31098 Lincoln Beach Rd, Cushing, $500 fee)
• Approve warrants (multiple totals for August and September 2024)
• Approve resolution supporting Eastern Morrison County 4-Wheeler Club & Soo Line South Recreational Trail funding
• Approve Cushing Big Lake Sportsmans Club raffle on November 30, 2024

Board of Adjustment

The Morrison County Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment will meet jointly to decide on four applications: a rezoning, a re-plat, a conditional use permit for expanding a feedlot to Tier II, and a variance to allow a garage within a road setback.

• Gerald Waite requests to rezone parcel from Residential to Agriculture for RV use in Richardson Township
• Bruce Proell seeks approval to re-plat three parcels into conforming lots in Hoffman Beach, Richardson Township
• Jarrod & Carrie Walcheski apply for a Conditional Use Permit to expand to a Tier II feedlot in Bellevue Township
• Michael LuConic requests a variance to add a garage within the road right-of-way setback in Shamineau Park, Scandia Valley Township

The Morrison County Board of Adjustment approved a variance request from Michael LuConic to add a garage to his home within the road right-of-way setback at 33012 West Shamineau Dr, Motley, MN. The decision was unanimous. The board also approved the minutes from the August 20, 2024 meeting and adjourned.

• Approved variance for garage addition within road right-of-way setback (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from August 20, 2024 meeting (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Morrison County Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment will meet jointly on September 17, 2024. The Planning Commission will review a rezoning, a re-plat, and a conditional use permit for a Tier II feedlot expansion. The Board of Adjustment will consider a variance application for a garage addition within a road setback. Routine approval of minutes and other business are also on the agenda.

• Gerald Waite: rezoning from Residential to Agriculture for an RV in Richardson Township (no property address listed)
• Bruce Proell (35954 Hoffman Beach Dr): re-plat of three parcels in Hoffman Beach, Richardson Township
• Jarrod & Carrie Walcheski (21251 63rd St, Royalton): Conditional Use Permit to expand to a Tier II feedlot in Bellevue Township
• Michael LuConic (33012 West Shamineau Dr, Motley): Variance to add a garage within the road right-of-way setback in Scandia Valley Township

County Board of Commissioners

The Morrison County Board of Commissioners will meet to approve a consent agenda containing several contractual items, including a new FPL license for VHR Hoekstra Cabin, a social worker agreement with St. Gabriel's Hospital, a Belle Prairie Park water access agreement, an archeological survey grant agreement, and a professional agreement with Widseth. The board will also discuss a separate item labeled 'Crookneck' and receive reports from the administrator and committees.

• Approve new FPL License for VHR Hoekstra Cabin
• Approve St. Gabriel's Hospital contract for social worker's agreement
• Approve Belle Prairie Park Water Access Agreement
• Approve Belle Prairie Archeological Survey Grant Agreement
• Approve Widseth professional agreement

The Morrison County Board approved two state grant contracts for Belle Prairie Park improvements: a $924,516 grant for waterfront access, restrooms, and a picnic shelter, and a $40,000 grant for additional park enhancements. The board also approved a contracted services agreement with Unity Family Healthcare for social worker services. These actions were part of the September 10, 2024 board meeting.

• Approved $924,516 state grant for Belle Prairie Park waterfront access and amenities
• Approved $40,000 state grant for Belle Prairie Park improvements
• Approved contracted services agreement with Unity Family Healthcare for social worker services

County Board of Commissioners

The Morrison County Board will consider a consent agenda including a 2 a.m. liquor license renewal for 12 Mile Tavern, a new vacation home rental license for Bayside Hideaway, and warrants totaling $838,884.05. The board will also recognize the 2024 Morrison County Farm Family of the Year and issue a Suicide Prevention Month proclamation. Department reports from the sheriff, land services, and public works are scheduled.

• Approve 2 a.m. liquor license renewal for 12 Mile Tavern (July 9, 2024–July 8, 2025)
• Approve new FPL (Vacation Home Rental) license for Bayside Hideaway, 13805 Glacier Ln, Little Falls ($500 fee)
• Approve warrants totaling $838,884.05
• Recognize Dave & Polly Stish as 2024 Morrison County Farm Family of the Year
• Issue Suicide Prevention Month proclamation

Board of Adjustment

The Morrison County Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment will hold a joint meeting on August 20, 2024, to consider several land-use applications. The Planning Commission will review an interim use permit for a creamery, a conditional use permit for flood control work, and a conditional use permit to expand a feedlot. The Board of Adjustment will hear two variance requests to add onto non-conforming structures.

• James & Amanda Hoffman – Interim Use Permit for a creamery in Buh Township
• Kenneth Braun – Conditional Use Permit for flood control work on Squaw Point, Richardson Township
• Craig & Sally Melby – Conditional Use Permit to expand to a Tier II feedlot in Morrill Township
• Gurney Family Trust – Variance to add onto non-conforming structure in Shamineau Park, Scandia Valley Township
• Gordon & Lisa Gable – Variance to add onto non-conforming structure in Agram Township

Planning Commission

The Morrison County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three land-use applications: an interim use permit for a creamery in Buh Township, a conditional use permit for flood control structural work in Richardson Township, and a conditional use permit to expand a feedlot to Tier II in Morrill Township. The Board of Adjustment will consider two variance applications to add onto non-conforming structures in Scandia Valley and Agram Townships. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and other business.

• Interim Use Permit by James & Amanda Hoffman for a creamery in Buh Township (no property address given)
• Conditional Use Permit by Kenneth Braun for flood control structural work at 35497 Sullivan Dr, Hillman, in Richardson Township
• Conditional Use Permit by Craig & Sally Melby to expand to a Tier II feedlot at 36731 93rd St, Hillman, in Morrill Township
• Variance by Gurney Family Trust to add onto a non-conforming structure at 2587 Charles Dr, Motley, in Scandia Valley Township
• Variance by Gordon & Lisa Gable to add onto a non-conforming structure at 24176 136th St, Pierz, in Agram Township

County Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss and decide on several consent agenda items, including a proposed interim ordinance to study and pause the operation of cannabis businesses. The body will also review a road project agreement and various licensing requests.

• Interim ordinance imposing a moratorium on cannabis businesses to allow for a study of state legislation
• Resolution and agreement with MN DOT for the TH238 and CR 228 Project
• 2 a.m. liquor license renewal for 12 Mile Tavern
• Board ratification statement between TriMin System Inc and MN Counties Computer Cooperative
• Approval of MN Deer Hunters Association raffles on September 26th and October 10th

Board of Adjustment

The Morrison County Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on three variance applications on July 30, 2024. The applicants seek relief from setback requirements for a river-side patio, a road-side addition, and expansion of a non-conforming structure. The Planning Commission has no agenda items for this meeting.

• Jason Lickteig – after-the-fact variance to continue elevated patio within setback to river at 9251 Rose Haven Blvd, Little Falls (Lots 20-21, Block 1, Rose Haven, Bellevue Twp)
• Benjamin & Charity Hans – variance to add onto a structure within setback to road right-of-way at 36001 93rd St, Pierz (Morrill Twp)
• Danielson Cabin Trust LLC – variance to expand a non-conforming structure at 31617 60th Ave, Cushing (Scandia Valley Twp)
• Approval of July 16, 2024 minutes

Planning Commission

The Morrison County Planning Commission has no agenda items for this meeting. The Board of Adjustment will consider three variance applications: one for an after-the-fact variance to continue an elevated patio within a river setback, one for a variance to add onto a structure within a road right-of-way setback, and one for a variance to expand a non-conforming structure. The board will also approve minutes from July 16, 2024.

• Jason Lickteig – 9251 Rose Haven Blvd, Little Falls – After-the-Fact Variance for elevated patio within river setback (Lots 20 & 21, Block 1, Rose Haven, Bellevue Twp.)
• Benjamin & Charity Hans – 36001 93rd St, Pierz – Variance to add onto structure within road right-of-way setback (Morrill Twp.)
• Danielson Cabin Trust LLC – 31617 60th Ave, Cushing – Variance to expand non-conforming structure (Scandia Valley Twp.)

Drainage Authority Board

The Drainage Authority Board will meet to discuss Public Ditch 22. The board previously authorized the Auditor/Treasurer to solicit comments from benefited property owners regarding repairs to the system.

• Public Ditch 22 repair discussion
• Review of property owner comments for Public Ditch 22

County Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to decide on several consent agenda items, including license renewals and a personnel policy. The meeting also includes reports from Health and Human Services, Land Services, and the County Administrator.

• 2am liquor license renewal for Grub & Pub
• New FPL license for Wally’s, Vacation Home Rental
• Approval of Morrison County Personnel Policy
• Resolution for Confidence Learning Center to conduct electronic pull tabs, bingo, tipboards and paddle wheel
• Resolution for Central Minnesota Ducks Unlimited to hold a raffle on August 15, 2024

Board of Adjustment

The Morrison County Planning Commission will discuss proposed Floodplain Ordinance Amendments and approve prior minutes. The Board of Adjustment will hear four variance applications concerning septic system setbacks, expansion of a non-conforming structure, development of a Tier I feedlot, and placement of a feedlot structure near a right-of-way.

• Planning Commission: Proposed Floodplain Ordinance Amendments
• Board of Adjustment: Natalie Mac Arthur – variance for septic system within setback to structure at 4934 380th St, Motley
• Board of Adjustment: Phillip Hase – variance to expand non-conforming structure at 27928 Bear Rd, Cushing
• Board of Adjustment: Peter Ratka – variance to develop Tier I feedlot within setback to dwelling at 38298 48th St, Foley
• Board of Adjustment: Julie Lanners Revoc Trust – variance to place feedlot structure within setback to right-of-way in Bellevue Township

Planning Commission

The Morrison County Planning Commission will discuss proposed floodplain ordinance amendments and consider approving previous meeting minutes. The Board of Adjustment will hear four variance applications, including requests for septic system setback, expansion of a non-conforming structure, feedlot development setback, and feedlot structure right-of-way setback.

• Proposed floodplain ordinance amendments
• Natalie Mac Arthur – variance to place septic system within setback; 4934 380th St, Motley
• Phillip Hase – variance to expand non-conforming structure; 27928 Bear Rd, Cushing
• Peter Ratka – variance to develop Tier I feedlot within dwelling setback; 38298 48th St, Foley
• Julie Lanners Revoc Trust – variance to place feedlot structure within right-of-way setback; Bellevue Township

County Board of Commissioners

The board will review administrative items including warrants and tax abatements. The agenda also includes approving a new 2 a.m. liquor license and an auto repair business expansion in Buh Township.

• Approval of a 2 a.m. liquor license for Midwest MN Hospitality LLC dba The Cave Bar & Grill
• Interim Use Permit for a 20'x 50' auto repair addition in Buh Township
• Tax abatement of $1,822 for Stephen H Gross in Pulaski Township
• Raffle and bingo permits for Heart of the Lakes Ducks Unlimited and Lincoln Liquors

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission has no applications or minutes to approve at this meeting. The Board of Adjustment will consider three variance requests regarding septic systems and building structures.

• Variance for septic system development in Morrill Township
• Variance to add onto a non-conforming structure at 7539 Cottonwood Rd
• Variance for septic system setback at 4934 380th St

Board of Adjustment

The Planning Commission has no applications or minutes for approval at this meeting. The Board of Adjustment will review three variance requests regarding septic systems and a non-conforming structure, and approve the June 11, 2024, minutes.

• Septic system development variance in Morrill Township (Bryce Holm)
• Variance to add onto a non-conforming structure at 7539 Cottonwood Rd (David & Teresa Von Bank)
• Septic system setback variance at 4934 380th St (Natalie Mac Arthur)
• Approval of June 11, 2024 minutes

County Board of Commissioners

The Morrison County Board of Commissioners will meet on June 18, 2024, to review several administrative items. Proposed actions include an IT agreement with Now Micro for Intune implementation and various public works contracts. The board will also consider health and human services reports and liquor license renewals.

• IT agreement with Now Micro for Intune consulting services
• MnDOT Professional and Technical Services Contract
• Public Works agreement with AWS
• SWCD resolution for MC Historical Society streambank stabilization
• Liquor license renewals for St. Joseph Church and Jack Pine Brewery

Board of Adjustment

The Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment will review applications for land use permits and variances. The agenda includes requests regarding an auto repair shop expansion and building setbacks near lakes.

• Interim Use Permit to expand an existing auto repair shop in Buh Township
• Variance for a deck construction within lake setback in Scandia Valley Township
• After-the-fact variance for a home addition within lake setback in Darling Township

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment will meet on June 11, 2024. The agenda includes an application to expand an auto repair shop in Buh Township and two variance requests regarding lake setbacks.

• Interim Use Permit for auto repair shop expansion in Buh Township
• Variance for a deck within a lake setback in Scandia Valley Township
• After-the-fact variance for a home addition in Darling Township

Drainage Authority Board

The board will review an inspection report for Public Ditch 22 that identifies vegetation and sediment blocking the ditch flow. The meeting also includes discussions regarding a public hearing for PD 22 and a crossing on PD 16 at 370th Ave.

• Review of Public Ditch 22 inspection report
• Discussion of Public Ditch 22 public hearing
• Discussion of PD 16 370th Ave Crossing

County Board of Commissioners

The Board will consider an agreement for AXON body cameras for the county jail and a resolution regarding the Mississippi River-Sartell Watershed. The agenda also includes approvals for several new liquor, tobacco, and food permits. Additionally, the board will review various administrative warrants and reports.

• AXON Body Cameras Agreement for the County Jail
• New liquor licenses for Route 26 Bar & Grill and The Cave Bar & Grill
• Temporary liquor license for Pierz Commercial Club
• Resolution to support a Mississippi River-Sartell Watershed
• Precious Metal Dealer license renewals

Board of Adjustment

The Morrison County Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment will review three land-use requests on May 28, 2024. The Planning Commission will evaluate a permit expansion for farm animal processing in Granite Township and a zoning change from residential to agricultural use for an event venue in Pike Creek Township. The Board of Adjustment will consider a variance request to build a cabin closer than the standard setback allows near Motley. These reviews determine whether specific property uses and construction plans comply with local land-use regulations, which directly affect neighboring properties and community development standards.

• Kevin & Lisa Smude seek to expand an interim use permit for processing farm animals at 34353 213th St in Granite Township.
• Adam & Katelyn Mueller request a rezoning from residential to agricultural use for an event venue on Meadow View Dr in Pike Creek Township.
• David & Julie Martini apply for a variance to construct a cabin within the road setback at 2017 Birchcrest Dr in Scandia Valley Township.

Planning Commission

The Morrison County Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment will hold a joint meeting to consider three applications. The Planning Commission will review an expansion of an Interim Use Permit for farm-animal processing and a rezoning of two parcels for an event venue. The Board of Adjustment will consider a variance request for a cabin setback. The agenda also includes approval of prior minutes and routine business items.

• Kevin & Lisa Smude – expand Interim Use Permit for farm-animal processing, 34353 213th St, Hillman, Granite Township
• Adam & Katelyn Mueller – rezone two parcels from Residential to Agriculture for event venue, 12193 Meadow View Dr, Little Falls, Pike Creek Township
• David & Julie Martini – variance to construct cabin within road setback, 2017 Birchcrest Dr, Motley, Scandia Valley Township
• Approval of May 14, 2024 minutes
• No minutes to approve for Board of Adjustment

County Board of Commissioners

The County Board of Commissioners met to review the consent agenda, which includes several licensing renewals and financial reports. The board also considered a conditional use permit for a telecommunications tower in Lakin Township.

• Conditional Use Permit for Five Starr Ranch telecommunications tower in Lakin Township
• Resolution for St. Joseph Catholic to hold bingo and raffle on Dec 1, 2024, and March 2, 2025
• Tobacco license for Route 26 Bar & Grill
• April 30, 2024 Cash Report
• Approval of tax forfeited property offer to Bellevue Township

Board of Adjustment

The Planning Commission will review a rezoning application in Little Falls Township and proposed land use ordinance amendments. The Board of Adjustment will consider a variance request for a structure in Cushing.

• Rezoning application for Hundred Acre Apiary LLC from agriculture to rural residential
• Proposed Morrison County Land Use Control Ordinance amendments
• Variance request for a non-conforming structure at 31491 Ogema Point Dr

Planning Commission

The Morrison County Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment will meet to consider a rezoning application, proposed amendments to the county land use ordinance, and a variance request. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and other routine business.

• Rezone application by Hundred Acre Apiary LLC / Chris Hagen to change a portion of a parcel from agriculture to rural residential for development in Little Falls Township
• Proposed amendments to the Morrison County Land Use Control Ordinance
• Variance application by Michael Johnson Trust Agreement to add onto a non-conforming structure at 31491 Ogema Point Dr, Cushing, in Scandia Valley Township

County Board of Commissioners

The Morrison County Board of Commissioners will meet to approve consent agenda items, including warrants, licenses, and resolutions. Key items include approving a grant application for airport hangar improvement design services, implementing the SOAR Project, and recognizing employees. The board will also issue proclamations for Mental Health Awareness Month and Public Service Recognition Week.

• Approve $88,800 airport hangar design services with TKDA, funded 90% federal, 5% state, 5% local
• Approve implementation of SOAR Project
• Approve FPL license renewals and new licenses (e.g., RM BBQ, The Beehive Resort)
• Approve raffle permits for Minnesota Deer Hunters Association and Hillman Area Whitetail Mgmt Association
• Approve 1st Quarter Bank and Investments Report totaling $41.5 million

Board of Adjustment

The Planning Commission will consider a permit for a communications tower in Lakin Township. The Board of Adjustment will review two variance applications regarding additions to non-conforming structures in Scandia Valley Township.

• Conditional Use Permit for a communications tower at 8756 400th Ave, Hillman
• Variance application for an addition to a non-conforming structure at 31105 Fish Trap Lake Dr, Cushing
• After-the-fact variance for an addition to a non-conforming structure at 31097 Fish Trap Lake Dr, Cushing

Planning Commission

The Morrison County Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment will meet to consider a conditional use permit for a communications tower and two variance requests for additions to non-conforming structures on Fish Trap Lake. The board will also approve minutes from its April 16 meeting. No other business is listed.

• Conditional Use Permit: Five Starr Ranch / Cellco Partnership, 8756 400th Ave, Hillman — communications tower in Lakin Township
• Variance: Thomas Spoden, 31105 Fish Trap Lake Dr, Cushing — addition to non-conforming structure, Pan's Shore Lots, Scandia Valley Township
• After-the-Fact Variance: Joseph McKiernan, 31097 Fish Trap Lake Dr, Cushing — continue addition to non-conforming structure, Pan's Shore Lots
• Approval of April 16, 2024 minutes

County Board of Commissioners

The Morrison County Board of Commissioners will consider a consent agenda with routine approvals including warrants, licenses, contracts, and funding resolutions. The board will also hear the Sheriff's annual report and issue proclamations for Crime Victims' Rights Week, Donate Life Month, and Foster Care Recognition Month.

• Approve Info Tech Research Group subscription renewal: $67,768.27 (2024) and $67,768.28 (2025)
• Approve CAD/RMS System Contract
• Approve Statewide Affordable Housing Aid Contract
• Approve resolution seeking Sourcewell funding for Mental Health Co-Response and Jail Program Growth in Region V
• Approve fireworks display at The Barn at Stoney Hills, 5392 290th St, Cushing, on 5/11/2024

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will consider a variance application for 34240 Aztec Rd in Motley regarding non-conforming structures and impervious surface limits. There is no Planning Commission meeting scheduled.

• Variance application for 34240 Aztec Rd, Motley
• Approval of April 2, 2024 minutes

County Board of Commissioners

The Morrison County Board of Commissioners will consider a consent agenda that includes allocating up to $449,960 in ARPA funds to upgrade the county's tax system, approving Axon agreements for three cities, and issuing liquor licenses. The board will also proclaim April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month, National Child Abuse Prevention Month, National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, and Month of the Military Child. Reports from departments and committees are scheduled.

• Approve up to $449,960 in ARPA funds for tax system upgrade
• Approve Axon agreements for Motley, Pierz, and Royalton
• Approve temporary on-sale liquor license for Harding Sportsman's Club (Harding Rodeo, July 5-6, Pierz)
• Approve new Food Pool Lodging licenses for Sycamore Lake Home and Route 26 Bar & Grill
• Approve Alice Sunde's reappointment to HRA Committee (5-year term)

Board of Adjustment

The Morrison County Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment will review two land-use applications: an after-the-fact permit for a home-based business at 30799 73rd St in Pierz and a variance request for a septic system setback near the Mississippi River at 12632 Great River Rd in Little Falls. The Board of Adjustment will also discuss a proposed amendment to the Land Use Ordinance. Standard procedural items include approving past meeting minutes and addressing new or old business.

• After-the-fact Interim Use Permit application for a home-based business at 30799 73rd St, Pierz
• Variance request to encroach on Mississippi River and residential setbacks for a septic system at 12632 Great River Rd, Little Falls
• Discussion of a proposed Land Use Ordinance amendment
• Approval of the March 19, 2024 Planning Commission minutes
• Approval of the January 30, 2024 Board of Adjustment minutes

County Board of Commissioners

The Morrison County Board of Commissioners is meeting to consider a single action item: approving a Minnesota exempt gambling permit for Morrison County Ducks Unlimited to hold a raffle on April 19, 2024, at The Falls Ballroom in Little Falls. The agenda is otherwise limited to routine procedural items like the call to order and pledge of allegiance.

• Resolution approving Minnesota exempt permit for lawful gambling for Morrison County Ducks Unlimited raffle on April 19, 2024
• Raffle location: The Falls Ballroom, 15871 Highway 27, Little Falls, MN 56345
• Application submitted to Morrison County Auditor-Treasurer's office

Planning Commission

The Morrison County Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment will hold a joint meeting to consider two applications: an after-the-fact interim use permit for a home-based business in Buckman Township, and a variance for a septic system encroaching on Mississippi River setbacks in Pike Creek Township. The board will also discuss a proposed Land Use Ordinance amendment. Meeting minutes from prior sessions will be approved.

• After-the-fact Interim Use Permit for Joseph & Ashley McCormick, 30799 73rd St, Pierz, for a home extended business in Buckman Township
• Variance application by Kelly Burns, 12632 Great River Rd, Little Falls, to encroach on Mississippi River and home setbacks for a septic system in Pike Creek Township
• Discussion of proposed Land Use Ordinance amendment
• Approval of March 19, 2024 Planning Commission minutes
• Approval of January 30, 2024 Board of Adjustment minutes

County Board of Commissioners

The Morrison County Board of Commissioners will consider a consent agenda with routine approvals including warrants, cash reports, agreements, licenses, and grant funding. They will also hear a proclamation for Public Health Week and receive reports from Health and Human Services, Land Services, Public Works, and the Administrator.

• Approve warrants totaling $434,124.19
• Approve Mississippi River-Brainerd Watershed Management Plan agreement
• Approve 2024 AIS Grant funding to local lake associations
• Approve resolution to submit grant proposal to MnGEO for Public Land Survey System land corners
• Approve Mudfest Large Assembly Application

Board of Adjustment

The Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment will review several land-use applications. This includes a rezoning request for an event venue and aquaculture in Motley Township. The Board of Adjustment will also consider variance requests regarding structure expansions.

• Rezoning application for Charles & Peggy Seelen in Motley Township
• Variance request from Deborah & William Chamberlain for a screen porch expansion
• Variance request from Alpha I LLC to expand a non-conforming structure

Planning Commission

The Morrison County Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment will hold a joint meeting to consider a rezoning application and two variance requests. The commission will review a proposal to rezone two parcels from Rural Residential to Agriculture for an event venue and aquaculture, while the board will hear requests to expand non-conforming structures and exceed impervious surface limits.

• Rezone two parcels for Charles & Peggy Seelen at 38273 Highway 10, Motley, from Rural Residential to Agriculture for event venue and aquaculture
• Variance for Deborah & William Chamberlain at 9385 Rose Haven Blvd, Little Falls, to replace and expand a non-conforming deck with a screen porch and exceed impervious surface
• Variance for Alpha I LLC / Mark Erjavec at 31604 Lowry Cir, Cushing, to expand a non-conforming structure and exceed impervious surface
• Approval of February 20, 2024 minutes (Planning Commission)
• Approval of January 30, 2024 minutes (Board of Adjustment)

Drainage Authority Board

The Morrison County Drainage Authority Board will meet to approve the final payment for Public Ditch 15 and discuss its assessment timeline. They will also discuss an inspection of Public Ditch 22. The meeting follows the County Board Planning Session.

• Approve PD 15 final payment
• Discuss PD 15 assessment timeline
• Discuss PD 22 inspection
• Approval of prior meeting minutes

County Board of Commissioners

The Morrison County Board of Commissioners will consider a consent agenda with routine approvals, including architectural services for Historic Courthouse ADA improvements, a digital signage migration agreement, and various licenses and permits. They will also receive reports from Health and Human Services, Public Works, and the Administrator.

• Approve $58,500 architectural and engineering services for Historic Courthouse ADA improvements
• Approve 3-year digital signage migration agreement with annual payment of $2,542.50 and one-time $1,567.88 branding cost
• Approve warrants (amounts not specified in agenda)
• Approve new FPL license for Horizon Health's Adult Day Services
• Approve consumption and display permit renewal for Ramey Store

County Board of Commissioners

The Morrison County Board of Commissioners is meeting to handle routine administrative business, including approving the consent agenda with warrants, the cash report, the 2023 audit engagement letter, and several grants. They will also recognize employees for years of service and receive reports from various departments. No major policy decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

• Approve warrants and cash report for January 2024
• Approve 2023 audit engagement letter with State Auditor
• Approve MnDOT grant for new flail mower at airport
• Approve recycling grants for 2024 town road allotment
• Approve Clean-Up Day grants

Planning Commission

The Morrison County Planning Commission will consider a conditional use permit application from Brenda Perlowski to allow more than three dwellings on a quarter/quarter section in Darling Township. The meeting also includes approval of the January 30, 2024 minutes and other routine business. The Board of Adjustment has no items on its agenda.

• Conditional use permit for more than three dwellings at 8944 200th St, Little Falls, in Darling Township
• Approval of January 30, 2024 minutes
• Board of Adjustment: no meeting

County Board of Commissioners

The Morrison County Board of Commissioners will meet to consider a consent agenda that includes approving warrants, a dental care agreement for the jail, a staff resiliency training contract, and several gambling permits. They will also receive reports from Health and Human Services, Land Services, and Public Works, and discuss other routine county business.

• Approve warrants totaling over $1.8 million for January 2023 and December 2023
• Approve dental care agreement with Correctional Dentistry LLC for jail inmate services
• Approve up to $16,000 for staff resiliency training from COVID recovery funds
• Approve gambling permits for Ducks Unlimited, Royalton Sportsmen Club, and Lincoln Area Business Association
• Approve updating check signers for county bank account at Pine Country Bank

Board of Adjustment

The Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment will consider applications for land use permits and a structural variance. Items include a proposed solar array in Little Falls Township and an automotive repair business in Two Rivers Township.

• Conditional Use Permit for 500kW AC, 753.48kW DC ground mounted solar array in Little Falls Township
• Interim Use Permit for automotive repair business at 13497 20th St, Bowlus
• After-the-Fact Variance to add onto a non-conforming structure at 31097 Fish Trap Lake Dr, Cushing

Planning Commission

The Morrison County Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment will hold a joint meeting to consider two conditional use permits and one after-the-fact variance. The Planning Commission will review an interim use permit for an automotive repair business and a conditional use permit for a solar array, while the Board of Adjustment will consider a variance for a non-conforming structure. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and regular business items.

• Interim Use Permit for automotive repair business at 13497 20th St, Bowlus (Two Rivers Township)
• Conditional Use Permit for 500kW AC / 753.48kW DC ground-mounted solar array (Little Falls Township)
• After-the-Fact Variance to add onto non-conforming structure at 31097 Fish Trap Lake Dr, Cushing (Scandia Valley Township)

County Board of Commissioners

The County Board of Commissioners elected Randy Winscher as Chairman and Mike LeMieur as Vice-Chairman for 2024. The Board also approved several infrastructure contracts, including a $1,060,943.50 contract for bridge construction on CSAH 1.

• Elected Randy Winscher as 2024 Board Chairman
• Elected Mike LeMieur as 2024 Board Vice-Chairman
• Awarded $1,060,943.50 contract to Redstone Construction, LLC for CSAH 1 Bridge Construction
• Authorized final payment to Redstone Construction for bridge replacement on CSAH 6
• Authorized final payment to Anderson Brothers Construction Company for bituminous surfacing on CSAH 1

County Board of Commissioners

The Morrison County Board of Commissioners will hold its first 2024 meeting to elect a chairman and vice-chairman, and approve annual resolutions covering travel policy, committee attendance payments, public meeting notices, code of conduct, committee appointments, and elected officials' salaries. The board will also consider a bid for legal printing and hear reports from the administrator and committees.

• Election of 2024 Board Chairman and Vice-Chairman
• Approval of 2024 Annual Resolutions including Travel Policy, Code of Conduct, and Elected Officials Salaries
• Committee attendance payments: $300/month for Board of Adjustments/Planning Commission, $50/meeting for other committees
• Bid for legal printing
• Approval of consent agenda including warrants and minutes