Morrison County public meetings in 2025

County Board of Commissioners

The Morrison County Board of Commissioners met on Dec 31, 2025 to consider a consent agenda and several regular agenda items. Commissioners approved the 2026 final levy of $25,085,665 and the 2026 final budget of $66,235,804. They also approved the 2026 professional services contract with Wind River Surveying Inc., an agreement with the City of Pierz to replace the CR 252 bridge over the Skunk River, and multiple 2026‑2028 union labor contracts. Additional items included approvals of various licenses, fee schedules, and resolutions for community events.

• Approve 2026 Final Levy of $25,085,665
• Approve 2026 Final Budget of $66,235,804
• Approve 2026 County Surveyor contract with Wind River Surveying Inc.
• Enter agreement with City of Pierz to replace CR 252 Bridge over Skunk River
• Approve 2026‑2028 union contracts for LELS and AFSCME employees

The Morrison County Board of Commissioners approved the Morrison County Debt Management Policy for the Health and Human Services department. The policy, authored by Derek Poser and Nathan Bertram, will guide debt collection and removal starting January 1, 2026, in accordance with Minnesota Statute 16D.01. The adoption was recorded on the board meeting dated December 2025.

• Adopted Morrison County Debt Management Policy for Health and Human Services

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will consider an after‑the‑fact variance for a property at 35518 Hoffman Beach Dr to expand a non‑conforming structure. It will also review a variance for 31522 Lakeview Dr to add onto a non‑conforming structure. The meeting includes approval of the December 9, 2025 minutes and adjournment.

• After‑the‑Fact variance for 35518 Hoffman Beach Dr (Bradley & Joycelyn Lindgren) – expand non‑conforming structure within setback to lake, side property line and road right‑of‑way
• Variance for 31522 Lakeview Dr (Delford & Carol Moerke / Steve Moerke) – add onto non‑conforming structure
• Approval of December 9, 2025 Board of Adjustment minutes
• Adjournment

County Board of Commissioners

The Morrison County Board of Commissioners will consider a consent agenda that includes approval of the December 2, 2025 board minutes, settlement warrants, and appointments to the Rich Prairie Sewer and Water Board. The board will also vote on several substantive items, such as a 2026 professional services contract with Wind River Services Surveying, Inc., a Wolf and Beaver Work Initiation Document, and a Health and Human Services 2026 Contract Grid. Additional resolutions address transportation projects and other county programs.

• Approve County Board minutes from Dec. 2, 2025
• Approve settlement warrants totaling $2,578,500.65 for school districts and $4,408,751.13 for November payments
• Approve 2026 professional services contract with Wind River Services Surveying, Inc.
• Approve Wolf and Beaver Work Initiation Document for wildlife damage management
• Approve Health and Human Services 2026 Contract Grid covering 29 annual contracts

The Morrison County Board of Commissioners approved the final 2026 property tax levy of $27,696,825, a 7.69% increase over 2025, and the final 2026 budget of $66,235,804, a 6.82% increase. The board also approved a professional services contract with Wind River Surveying, Inc. for county surveyor services at $35,400 for 2026.

• Approved final 2026 levy of $27,696,825 (7.69% increase)
• Approved final 2026 budget of $66,235,804 (6.82% increase)
• Approved $35,400 contract with Wind River Surveying for county surveyor services

Board of Adjustment

The Morrison County Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on three variance requests: a variance to add onto a non‑conforming structure at 3438 Oak Lane, a Tier I feedlot variance for less than 20 acres at 9312 180th St, and a retaining‑wall variance at 19169 Haven Rd. The board will also consider approval of the November 25, 2025 meeting minutes before adjourning.

• Variance to add onto a non‑conforming structure at 3438 Oak Lane, Motley, MN
• After‑the‑Fact Tier I feedlot variance (under 20 acres) at 9312 180th St, Little Falls, MN
• Variance to construct retaining walls visible from a water body at 19169 Haven Rd, Little Falls, MN

The Board of Adjustment approved variance applications for a cabin addition at 3438 Oak Lane, a Tier I feedlot at 9312 180 St, and retaining walls at 19169 Haven Rd. Each motion passed with four members in favor and one opposing. The Board also adopted the corrected minutes from November 25, 2025 and adjourned the meeting.

• Approved Matthew Johnson variance for 3438 Oak Lane (4‑1 vote, Marvin Trettel opposed)
• Approved Bruce & Shiela Barton variance for Tier I feedlot at 9312 180 St (4‑1 vote, John Kunelius opposed)
• Approved Morrison County variance for retaining walls at 19169 Haven Rd (4‑1 vote, John Kunelius opposed)
• Unanimously declined to review After‑the‑Fact variance questions
• Approved corrected minutes from November 25, 2025 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

County Board of Commissioners

The Morrison County Board of Commissioners will meet to approve a consent agenda including minutes, warrants, and financial reports, along with reports on wolf and beaver work, health services, and public works.

• Approve 2026-2027 Feedlot Program Work Plan
• Approve Aerial Photo Contract with Eagleview
• Approve Vacation Home Rental Licenses: Phil McCoy Edgewood Road, and Phil McCoy 4th Street
• Approve Repurchase Applications for Justin Fussy, Angel Malenke, and Detail Estates Owners Assoc.
• Approve CHIPS Contract

The county board was presented with the cash balances for each fund as of October 31, 2025. An application to repurchase a tax‑forfeited parcel in Township of Morrill was submitted by Justin R. Fussy. No motions, approvals, or votes were recorded, so no decisions were made.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on proposed Land Use Control Ordinance amendments. The Board of Adjustment will hear three after‑the‑fact variance applications for retaining walls, a patio, and a home construction with associated setbacks. Both bodies will approve the minutes from the October 28, 2025 meeting before adjourning.

• Public hearing on proposed Land Use Control Ordinance amendments (Planning Commission)
• Variance request by Kristin Andres Revoc. Trust for retaining wall at 2297 Birchcrest Dr
• Variance request by Willow View Investments LLC/Nathan Hoffman for patio and retaining wall at 34782 18th Ave
• Variance request by Darren & Sheri Holst for home, garage, and septic system at 34524 Aztec Rd
• Approval of October 28, 2025 meeting minutes

The Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of the proposed Land Use Ordinance amendments, which will be presented to the Morrison County Board of Commissioners on December 2, 2025. The commission also approved the minutes from the October 28, 2025 meeting. Finally, the meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Recommend approval of land use ordinance amendments – approved (all in favor)
• Approve October 28, 2025 minutes – approved (all in favor)
• Adjourn meeting – approved (all in favor)

Board of Adjustment

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on proposed amendments to the Land Use Control Ordinance. The Board of Adjustment will consider three after‑the‑fact variance applications for properties in Motley. Each application seeks relief from specific setback, performance, or erosion requirements. The meeting will conclude with approval of the October 28, 2025 minutes and adjournment.

• Proposed Land Use Control Ordinance Amendments (Planning Commission)
• Kristin Andres Revoc. Trust – 2297 Birchcrest Dr, Motley: after‑the‑fact variance to continue a retaining wall within view from the lake
• Willow View Investments LLC / Nathan Hoffman – 34782 18th Ave, Motley: after‑the‑fact variance to continue a patio and retaining walls not meeting performance standards
• Darren & Sheri Holst – 34524 Aztec Rd, Motley: variance to construct a home, attached garage, and septic system within setback requirements

The Board of Adjustment denied the variance request for Kristin Andres (4‑1). It approved the variance for Willow View Investments LLC with conditions (4‑1). It denied the variance request for Darren & Sheri Holst (4‑0). All votes were recorded on the official voting sheets.

• Denied variance for Kristin Andres – vote 4‑1
• Approved variance for Willow View Investments LLC with conditions – vote 4‑1
• Denied variance for Darren & Sheri Holst – vote 4‑0
• Approved minutes from October 28, 2025 – unanimous
• Adjourned meeting – unanimous

County Board of Commissioners

The Morrison County Board of Commissioners will meet to approve the agenda, recognize employees, and consider consent agenda items including the approval of warrants and the setting of 2026 salaries for the County Attorney, Recorder, and Sheriff.

• Approve County Board Minutes 11.4.25
• Approve Warrants
• Approve Elected Officials 2026 salaries
• Approve Sheriff’s October Monthly Report
• Employee Recognition: Years of Service Awards

The commissioners accepted the 2024 meeting minutes and the year‑to‑date financial statement. They approved obtaining bids to replace the boat‑landing sign. They voted to maintain the homeowner assessment at $150 for the 2026 budget cycle. The board also elected the current slate of officers for the next two‑year term.

• Accepted 2024 minutes (motion passed)
• Accepted YTD financial statement (motion passed)
• Approved getting bids for an updated boat‑landing sign (motion passed)
• Approved keeping the 2026 homeowner assessment at $150 (motion passed)
• Elected the present slate of officers for the next two‑year term (motion passed)
• Noted that a state grant will not be applied for this year, with an application planned for next year

County Board of Commissioners

The Morrison County Board approved Conditional Use Permits for two Tier II poultry feedlots: one for Charles and Nathan Gruber in Section 36 of Agram Township, and another for Jordan and Anna Schutz in Section 31 of Hillman Township. The board also adopted the Lake Shamineau LID 2026 Performance Plan with a per‑parcel levy of $457.05. Additionally, final‑payment certificates were authorized for Knife River Corporation contracts covering bituminous surfacing on several county roads and county state‑aid highways.

• Approve Conditional Use Permit for Gruber Tier II poultry feedlot, Section 36 Agram Township
• Approve Conditional Use Permit for Schutz Tier II poultry feedlot, Section 31 Hillman Township
• Adopt Lake Shamineau LID 2026 Performance Plan with $457.05 per‑parcel levy
• Authorize final‑payment certificate for Contract #319 to Knife River Corp for surfacing CR 202 and CR 203
• Authorize final‑payment certificate for Contract #320 to Knife River Corp for surfacing CSAH 11, CSAH 14, CR 237, CR 238, and CR 245

The board reviewed Morrison County’s 2024 financial statements and Management’s Discussion and Analysis. The report indicated a net position of $179,836,095, a 6.1 % increase over 2023. No motions, approvals, or other actions were recorded.

Planning Commission

The Morrison County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on an application for a Conditional Use Permit to establish a Tier II poultry feedlot in Pike Creek Township. The Board of Adjustment will hold a separate public hearing on a variance request to build a poultry barn within the setback line in Little Falls Township. The commission will also vote to approve the October 14, 2025 meeting minutes and then adjourn.

• Conditional Use Permit application for a Tier II poultry feedlot in part of the N ½ of NW ¼, Section 11, Township 129, Range 30, Pike Creek Township
• Variance application to construct a poultry barn within the setback line in part of the NW ½ of NW ¼, Section 14, Township 41, Range 31, Little Falls Township
• Approval of October 14, 2025 meeting minutes

The commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of a conditional use permit for a Tier II poultry feedlot in Pike Creek Township, with conditions. The recommendation will be presented to the Morrison County Board of Commissioners on November 4, 2025. The commission also approved the meeting minutes and adjourned the session.

• Recommended approval of Tier II poultry feedlot permit (unanimous)
• Approved October 14, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on a variance request to build a poultry barn within the required setback at 19152 205th Ave. The Planning Commission will hear a conditional use permit application for a Tier II poultry feedlot in Pike Creek Township. Both bodies will also consider approval of the October 14, 2025 meeting minutes before adjourning.

• Conditional Use Permit application for a Tier II poultry feedlot in part of the N ½ of NW ¼, Section 11, Township 129, Range 30, Pike Creek Township
• Variance application to construct a poultry barn within the setback at 19152 205th Ave, Little Falls (part of NW ½ of NW ¼, Section 14, Township 41, Range 31, Little Falls Township)
• Approval of Planning Commission minutes from October 14, 2025
• Approval of Board of Adjustment minutes from October 14, 2025
• Adjournment of both meetings

County Board of Commissioners

The Morrison County Board adopted Resolution#2025-069, establishing Tax Increment Financing District 3‑5 within Municipal Development District 3 and approved its financing plan. Commissioners also granted a Conditional Use Permit for Jeffrey & Michelle Waldvogel’s fourth dwelling in Section 17, Green Prairie Township. The Board terminated the IDEMIA fingerprinting services agreement for the County Health Department and approved the health‑insurance rate sheet for plan year 2026. Several warrants and cash reports were approved, including $3,175,156.36 in September 5, 2025 warrants.

• Approve Resolution#2025-069 creating Tax Increment Financing District 3‑5 and adopt the TIF plan (vote 3‑2).
• Grant Conditional Use Permit for Waldvogel property, Section 17, Green Prairie Township.
• Terminate agreement with IDEMIA for fingerprinting services at Morrison County Health.
• Adopt health‑insurance rate sheet for plan year 2026 as recommended by the Insurance Committee.
• Approve September 5, 2025 warrants totaling $3,175,156.36.

The Morrison County Board of Commissioners voted 4‑1 to approve the Conditional Use Permit for a Tier II chicken feedlot on a 79.34‑acre property. Approval was granted subject to four conditions: a wetland barrier, permanent vegetation around the barns, construction of a stacking slab before stocking, and transfer or sale of at least 25% of the manure. The Planning Commission found the project compatible with zoning, water, and comprehensive plans.

• Approved Conditional Use Permit for Tier II chicken feedlot with four conditions (4-1)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider two Conditional Use Permit applications for Tier II poultry feedlots, one by Charles and Nathan Gruber in Agram Township and another by Jordan and Anna Schutz at 31171 113th St in Pierz. The Board of Adjustment will hear an after‑the‑fact variance request for retaining walls at 34426 Aztec Rd in Motley. Both bodies will also approve their September 30 2025 meeting minutes before adjourning.

• Conditional Use Permit for Tier II poultry feedlot – Charles & Nathan Gruber, W ½ of NE ¼ less .66 ac, Section 36, Township 40, Range 31, Agram Township (no street address)
• Conditional Use Permit for Tier II poultry feedlot – Jordan & Anna Schutz, 31171 113th St, Pierz, Section 31, Township 40, Range 29, Hillman Township
• After‑the‑Fact Variance for retaining walls – Agnes Sonenstahl, 34426 Aztec Rd, Motley, Lots 7 & 8, Dower’s Sham Lake Lots, Section 7, Township 132, Range 31, Scandia Valley Township
• Approval of September 30 2025 minutes – Planning Commission
• Approval of September 30 2025 minutes – Board of Adjustment

The commission voted to recommend approval of two conditional use permits for poultry feedlots, one submitted by Charles and Nathan Gruber and another by Jordan and Anna Schutz. The Gruber recommendation passed with a 4‑1 vote, while the Schutz recommendation passed unanimously. Both applications are scheduled for final review by the Morrison County Board of Commissioners on October 21, 2025.

• Recommend approval of Gruber conditional use permit (vote 4‑1)
• Recommend approval of Schutz conditional use permit (unanimous vote)
• Approve September 30, 2025 minutes (unanimous vote)
• Adjourn meeting (unanimous vote)

Board of Adjustment

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two Conditional Use Permit applications to establish Tier II poultry feedlots, one in Agram Township and one in Hillman Township. The Board of Adjustment will consider an after‑the‑fact variance to continue retaining walls at a lake property in Scandia Valley Township. The meeting also includes approval of the September 30, 2025 minutes and routine business items.

• Conditional Use Permit application for a Tier II poultry feedlot on 0.66 ac in the west half of the northeast quarter, Section 36, Township 40, Range 31, Agram Township (Charles & Nathan Gruber, no property address)
• Conditional Use Permit application for a Tier II poultry feedlot on part of the northwest quarter, Section 31, Township 40, Range 29, Hillman Township (Jordan & Anna Schutz, 31171 113th St, Pierz, MN)
• After‑the‑Fact Variance request to continue retaining walls at Lots 7 & 8 of Dower’s Sham Lake Lots, Section 7, Township 132, Range 31, Scandia Valley Township (Agnes Sonenstahl, 34426 Aztec Rd, Motley, MN)
• Approval of September 30, 2025 meeting minutes for both the Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment
• New or old business items and adjournment

The Board approved the after‑the‑fact variance request for 34426 Aztec Rd, adding conditions such as a storm‑water plan and planting by June 1 2026. The motion passed 4‑1, with George Sandy opposing. The Board also approved the September 30, 2025 minutes by unanimous vote and then adjourned the meeting unanimously.

• Approved after‑the‑fact variance for 34426 Aztec Rd with conditions (4‑1)
• Approved September 30, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

County Board of Commissioners

The Morrison County Board will approve warrants, minutes, and public health appointments. The board will also discuss a public hearing for a TIF district and issue proclamations for Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Farm to School, and Cyber Security Awareness Month.

• Approve warrants totaling $478,191.01
• Public hearing for TIF District 3-5 Valley Hardwoods
• Proclaim October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month
• Proclaim October as Farm to School Month
• Proclaim October as National Cyber Security Awareness Month

The Morrison County Board of Commissioners voted 5‑0 to approve the Conditional Use Permit application for PID 12.0187.003 submitted by the Jeffrey and Michelle Waldvogel Revocable Trust. The permit allows a fourth dwelling on the 13.71‑acre agricultural property. No public comments were received on the application.

• Approved Conditional Use Permit for PID 12.0187.003 (5-0 vote)

Board of Adjustment

The Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings to consider conditional use permits, a rezoning request, and three variance applications. These items involve dwelling limits, business land use, and building setbacks.

• Conditional Use Permit for dwellings at 18282 Highway 27
• Conditional Use Permit for dwellings in Green Prairie Township
• Rezoning from Rural Residential to Agriculture for a wood product business in Bellevue Township
• Variance for storage structure setbacks at 30995 East Cottonwood Rd
• Variance for a Type III septic system in Elmdale Township

The Morrison County Board of Adjustment approved three variance applications: a storage shed replacement at 30995 East Cottonwood Rd, a Type II septic system on a newly created parcel, and a 3,000‑sq‑ft storage building at 22088 Nature Rd. All three motions passed, with one vote split 4‑1. The board also approved the September 16 minutes and adjourned the meeting.

• Approved variance for 30995 East Cottonwood Rd storage shed (5-0)
• Approved variance for Type II septic parcel (4-1)
• Approved variance for 22088 Nature Rd storage building (5-0)
• Approved September 16, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three applications: two conditional use permits to exceed the allowable dwellings on separate parcels, and a rezoning request to change a parcel from Rural Residential to Agriculture for a wood product business. The Board of Adjustment will hear three variance applications concerning storage structures and a septic system. The commission will also consider approval of the September 16, 2025 minutes before adjourning.

• Conditional Use Permit for Bonnie Becker – 18282 Highway 27 – exceed allowable dwellings
• Conditional Use Permit for Jeffrey & Michelle Waldvogel Rev. Trust – exceed allowable dwellings in Green Prairie Township
• Rezoning request by Jason & Tammie Leibold – Rural Residential to Agriculture for wood product business in Bellevue Township
• Variance for Sheila Motzko – 30995 East Cottonwood Rd – storage structure within lake setback and road right‑of‑way
• Variance for Kenneth & Diane Warzecha – 22088 Nature Rd – storage building over 3000 sq ft within river setback

The commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of the Waldvogel conditional‑use permit request. It also voted 3‑2 to recommend approval of the Leibold rezoning request. Both recommendations will be presented to the County Board on October 7, 2025.

• Recommend approval of Waldvogel conditional‑use permit (unanimous)
• Recommend approval of Leibold rezoning from Rural Residential to Agriculture (3‑2)
• Approve September 16, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourn meeting (unanimous)

County Board of Commissioners

The Morrison County Board of Commissioners is deciding on land use permits and financial plans. The body is also approving various warrants and gambling permits for local organizations.

• Resolution #2025-063 calling for a public hearing on the proposed Tax Increment Financing District No. 3
• Approval of Crookneck LID 2026 Performance Plan and Budget with a per parcel levy of $40
• Interim Use Permit for an automotive repair shop in Section 27 of Little Falls Township
• Interim Use Permit for a manure biofuel plant in Section 19 of Culdrum Township
• Approval of warrants totaling $2,525,341.08 and $2,047,864.86

The board voted 4‑0 to approve the conditional use permit for Donald and Carmen Welinski’s Tier II chicken feedlot on a 99.39‑acre property. The approval includes three conditions: consult the feedlot officer on suitable soils for manure stockpiling, re‑establish vegetation in the cattle pasture by October 31 2026, and maintain a permanent vegetative buffer around the barns. No decision was recorded for the Wensmann feedlot application.

• Approved Welinski Conditional Use Permit with three conditions (4‑0)
• No decision recorded for Wensmann Conditional Use Permit application

Board of Adjustment

The Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings regarding conditional use permits for poultry feedlots. The Board of Adjustment will also review variance requests for feedlot expansions and a residential deck and lake structure.

• Conditional Use Permit for Tier II poultry feedlot at 7481 Dove Rd
• Conditional Use Permit for Tier II poultry feedlot in Elmdale Township
• Variance for Tier II feedlot setback at 11883 N Highway 238
• Variance for a feedlot on 70 acres in Pike Creek Township
• After-the-Fact Variance for a deck and lake structure at 26458 Quail Rd

The Board of Adjustment unanimously approved variance requests for Adam & Hanna Hebig and for Jeffrey Houdek, Sadie & Josh Schuett to expand feedlot operations. It unanimously denied the after‑the‑fact variance request from the Barbara Granquist Trust for a deck and pergola near a lake. The meeting minutes were approved and the session was adjourned.

• Approved variance for Adam & Hanna Hebig feedlot (unanimous)
• Approved variance for Jeffrey Houdek, Sadie & Josh Schuett feedlot (unanimous)
• Denied variance for Barbara Granquist Trust deck/pergola (unanimous)
• Approved September 2, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two applications for Conditional Use Permits to establish Tier II poultry feedlots, one at 7481 Dove Rd in Swanville Township and another by Gregory & Renee Wensmann in Elmdale Township. The Board of Adjustment will hear three variance applications: an expansion of a Tier II feedlot at 11883 N Highway 238, a feedlot on 70 acres in Pike Creek Township, and an after‑the‑fact variance for a non‑conforming deck at 26458 Quail Rd. The commission will also approve the September 2, 2025 minutes before adjourning.

• Conditional Use Permit for a Tier II poultry feedlot at 7481 Dove Rd, Swanville Township
• Conditional Use Permit for a Tier II poultry feedlot by Gregory & Renee Wensmann, Elmdale Township
• Variance to expand a Tier II feedlot at 11883 N Highway 238, Swan River Township
• Variance to allow a feedlot on 70 acres in Pike Creek Township
• After‑the‑Fact Variance for a non‑conforming deck at 26458 Quail Rd, Pulaski Township

The commission voted unanimously to recommend approval, with conditions, of the Welinski application for a Tier II poultry feedlot at 7481 Dove Rd. It also voted unanimously to recommend approval, with conditions, of the Wensmann application for a Tier II poultry feedlot in Elmdale Township. Both recommendations will be presented to the Morrison County Board of Commissioners on September 23, 2025.

• Recommend approval of Welinski Tier II poultry feedlot permit (all in favor)
• Recommend approval of Wensmann Tier II poultry feedlot permit (all in favor)
• Approve September 2, 2025 minutes (all in favor)
• Adjourn meeting (all in favor)

County Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider several business and rental licenses, including a tobacco license for Trails Edge Food Mart. The meeting includes a proclamation for Suicide Prevention Awareness Month and a discussion on the Crookneck Lake Improvement District.

• Exempt permit for St. Joseph Catholic Church raffle on Dec. 7, 2025, and Mar. 1, 2026
• Rental licenses for New Cabin on Sullivan, Unique Condo, and Vista Rio
• New establishment license for Barista Coffee Bar
• New tobacco license for Trails Edge Food Mart
• Crookneck Lake Improvement District discussion

The Morrison County Board voted 4‑0 to recommend approval of Jason Pauly’s after‑the‑fact Interim Use Permit for his automotive repair shop, attaching eight conditions. The conditions address waste disposal, vehicle storage, tree planting, wastewater treatment, and operating hours. No decision was recorded on the VanHeel manure biogas plant application.

• Recommended approval of Interim Use Permit for automotive repair shop with eight conditions (4-0)

Planning Commission

The Morrison County Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on six land-use applications, including after-the-fact permits for an automotive repair shop and a biogas digester system, as well as variances for lakefront storage and bluff-zone dwelling expansions.

• After-the-fact Interim Use Permit for automotive repair shop at 16702 Iris Rd, Little Falls
• Interim Use Permit for biogas digester system at 1603 145th St, Swanville
• After-the-fact Conditional Use Permit to raise cabin to floodplain standards at 2458 Lake Shore Dr, Motley
• Variance for storage structure setback at 30995 East Cottonwood Rd, Cushing
• Variance to expand non-conforming dwelling in bluff impact zone at 30887 Fish Trap Lake Dr, Cushing

The commission voted unanimously to recommend approval, with conditions, of an after‑the‑fact interim use permit for Jason Pauly's automotive repair shop. It also unanimously recommended approval, with conditions, of an interim use permit for David & Karen VanHeel's biogas digester system. A third unanimous recommendation approved an after‑the‑fact conditional use permit for Dale & Cheryl Mashuga to raise their cabin to floodplain standards. The July 22 and August 19 minutes were also approved.

• Recommended approval of Jason Pauly automotive repair shop interim use permit (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of David & Karen VanHeel biogas digester interim use permit (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Dale & Cheryl Mashuga cabin raise conditional use permit (unanimous)
• Approved July 22, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved August 19, 2025 minutes with correction (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Morrison County Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on six land-use applications, including variances for lakefront storage and bluff-zone dwellings, plus interim use and conditional use permits for an automotive shop, biogas digester, and floodplain-standard cabin. No decisions are listed; only hearings and procedural items are on the agenda.

• Variance for Sheila Motzko at 30995 East Cottonwood Rd, Cushing, to place storage within setback
• Variance for Stephen & Kathleen Johnson at 30887 Fish Trap Lake Dr, Cushing, to expand non-conforming dwelling in bluff impact zone
• After-the-Fact Interim Use Permit for Jason Pauly at 16702 Iris Rd, Little Falls, for automotive repair shop
• Interim Use Permit for David & Karen VanHeel at 1603 145th St, Swanville, to construct biogas digester system
• After-the-Fact Conditional Use Permit for Dale & Cheryl Mashuga at 2458 Lake Shore Dr, Motley, to raise cabin to floodplain standards

The Board of Adjustment approved a variance request for Stephen and Kathleen Johnson to expand a non‑conforming dwelling at 30887 Fish Trap Lake Dr, with conditions, after a public hearing with no comments. The Board also approved the minutes from the August 19, 2025 meeting. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved variance for 30887 Fish Trap Lake Dr (vote all in favor)
• Approved minutes from August 19, 2025 (vote all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting (vote all in favor)

County Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to review reports from county departments and act on several consent items. Decisions include licensing for a precious metal dealer and a raffle permit, as well as the approval of a Paid Family Medical Leave Plan.

• Approval of Paid Family Medical Leave Plan
• Precious Metal Dealer License for National Rarities, LLC
• Raffle permit for Shoot for the Troops at Rice Creek Gam Farm on September 30, 2025
• Sourcewell Impact and Match Grant Application submissions
• Recognition of Nathan, Brenda, Everett & Vivian Rudolph as 2025 Farm Family of the Year

The board unanimously approved a Conditional Use Permit for the Thoma family to expand a Tier I beef, chicken and sheep feedlot in Pike Creek Township. It also approved several resolutions, including a gambling exempt permit for Shoot for the Troops, Sourcewell grant applications, and a paid‑family‑medical‑leave plan with MetLife. Final‑payment certificates were authorized for contracts with Marvin Tretter, Inc., Anderson Brothers Construction, and Knife River Corporation. All approvals were recorded as carried on roll‑call votes.

• Approved Conditional Use Permit for Thoma feedlot expansion (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #2025-054 Shoot for the Troops gambling exempt permit
• Approved Resolution #2025-055 Sourcewell Match Grant application
• Approved Resolution #2025-056 Sourcewell Impact Grant application
• Approved paid‑family‑medical‑leave plan with MetLife
• Authorized final payment for Contract #316 to Marvin Tretter, Inc. (all aye)
• Authorized final payment for Contract #317 to Anderson Brothers Construction (all aye)
• Authorized final payment for Contract #318 to Knife River Corporation (all aye)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings regarding land use permits and variances. The body will consider a poultry feedlot application and two requests for residential property variances.

• Conditional Use Permit for a Tier II poultry feedlot at 16542 105th Ave
• After-the-Fact Variance for a retaining wall at 34476 Aztec Rd
• Variance for a non-conforming home and garage at 34524 Aztec Rd

The commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of the conditional use permit for a Tier II poultry feedlot at 16542 105" Ave, with conditions including a 50‑foot grass buffer. The recommendation will be presented to the Morrison County Board of Commissioners on August 26, 2025. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Recommended approval of Conditional Use Permit for Tier II poultry feedlot (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting (all in favor)

Board of Adjustment

The Morrison County Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on two variance requests and the Planning Commission will hear a conditional-use permit for a poultry feedlot. The board will also review minutes and adjourn.

• Conditional Use Permit for Tier II poultry feedlot at 16542 105th Ave, Pike Creek Township
• After-the-Fact Variance for retaining wall at 34476 Aztec Rd, Dowers Shamineau Lake Lots
• Variance to construct non-conforming home/garage at 34524 Aztec Rd, Jefferson Beach

The Board of Adjustment approved an after‑the‑fact variance for Thomas & Carol Cross with a condition, and approved a variance for Darren & Sheri Holst to construct a non‑conforming home and garage with conditions. Both motions passed unanimously. The Board also unanimously approved the August 5, 2025 minutes and adjourned the meeting.

• Approved after‑the‑fact variance for Thomas & Carol Cross with condition (unanimous vote)
• Approved variance for Darren & Sheri Holst for non‑conforming home and garage with conditions (unanimous vote)
• Voted not to complete after‑the‑fact criteria for the Cross variance (4‑0)
• Approved minutes from August 5 2025 (unanimous vote)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous vote)

County Board of Commissioners

The Morrison County Board of Commissioners is meeting to review several consent items, including liquor and lodging licenses. The board is also discussing a 2026 budget overview for the Great River Regional Library and a funding request for the Council on Aging.

• Interim Use Permit for Keven & Kari Dembouski for a farm market and learning center in Pulaski Township
• 2026 funding request for Council on Aging in the amount of $3,131
• Resolution #2025-051 supporting the 2029 Federal Lands Access Program application for CSAH 35
• Contract ratification between STI and MnCCC for MCAPS software for the Attorneys Office
• Reclassification of Network Administrator position from Grade 7 to Grade 9

The Morrison County Board of Commissioners adopted a resolution to close the August 12, 2025 meeting as an executive session, invoking attorney/client privilege and Minnesota Statute 13D.05, Subd. 3(b). No vote tally was recorded. No other substantive actions were decided at this meeting.

• Closed meeting as executive session under attorney/client privilege (resolution adopted)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings to consider three requests for variances. These requests involve property encroachments, building setbacks, and impervious surface limits.

• Variance request for 2246 West Shamineau Dr to encroach on right of way and lake
• Variance request for 26733 Sycamore Rd to expand a non-conforming dwelling and build a garage
• Variance request for 11883 N Highway 238 to expand to a Tier II feedlot within a property line setback

The Board of Adjustment unanimously approved Betty Kiser’s variance request with conditions. It also approved Dawn Banken’s variance for a detached garage with one condition, and voted to continue Adam & Hanna Hebig’s feedlot variance to September 16, 2025. The minutes from the July 22, 2025 meeting were approved and the hearing was adjourned.

• Approved Betty Kiser variance with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved Dawn Banken variance for detached garage with one condition (unanimous)
• Continued Adam & Hanna Hebig feedlot variance to Sep 16, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved July 22, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

County Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to approve the consent agenda, including warrants and food pool and lodging licenses. The meeting includes reports from the Sheriff, Land Services, Health and Human Services, Veterans Services, and Public Works.

• Approval of food pool and lodging licenses
• Review of June Sheriff's Office Monthly Report
• Approval of warrants
• Great River Regional Library report
• Administrator's report

The Morrison County Board of Commissioners approved the Interim Use Permit for Kevin and Kari Dembouski's year‑round limited rural business—a farm market and learning center—on their 40‑acre property on Quest Road. The approval was unanimous, with a 5‑0 vote. The permit is granted with five specific conditions covering parking, septic system sizing and testing, licensing, operating hours, and permit duration.

• Approved Interim Use Permit for Dembouski farm market and learning center (5‑0)
• Condition: No customer parking within the road right‑of‑way (approved)
• Condition: Septic system sized for commercial use and tested within one year (approved)
• Condition: All applicable state and county licensing must be maintained (approved)
• Condition: Class hours limited to 7 am–5 pm (approved)
• Condition: Permit valid until Kari or Daisy Dembouski no longer own the property (approved)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment will review applications for land use and variances. The body will consider a rural business permit and three separate variance requests regarding building sizes and setbacks.

• Interim Use Permit for a farm market/learning center at 32036 Quest Rd
• After-the-Fact Variance for guest cottage square footage at 25596 Quarter Rd
• Variance for feedlot, home, and poultry barn setbacks in Granite Township (NW ¼ of NW ¼, Section 9)
• Variance for feedlot right of way encroachment at 30584 203 rd St

The commission voted to recommend approval of an interim use permit for a limited rural business at 32036 Quest Rd, Pierz, with conditions. The recommendation will be presented to the Morrison County Board of Commissioners on July 29, 2025. The commission also approved the July 8, 2025 minutes and adjourned the meeting.

• Recommend approval of interim use permit (vote all in favor)
• Approve July 8, 2025 minutes (vote all in favor)
• Adjourn meeting (vote all in favor)

Board of Adjustment

The Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings regarding land use permits and variances. Decisions include a request for a rural business and three requests to deviate from zoning setbacks or size limits.

• Interim Use Permit for a farm market/learning center at 32036 Quest Rd
• After-the-Fact Variance for guest cottage square footage at 25596 Quarter Rd
• Variance for feedlot, home, and poultry barn setbacks in Granite Township (NW ¼ of NW ¼, Section 9)
• Variance for feedlot right of way encroachment at 30584 203 rd St

The Board declined to require further after‑the‑fact questions and then unanimously approved the variance request for Reiser Cabin LLC, adding one condition. It also unanimously approved two separate feed‑lot variances for the Becker properties. The minutes from July 8, 2025 were approved and the meeting was adjourned.

• Declined need to go through after‑the‑fact questions (all in favor)
• Approved Reiser Cabin LLC variance with one condition (all in favor)
• Approved Becker & Kelly Becker variance for road right‑of‑way setback (all in favor)
• Approved Becker / Jacob Becker variance for right‑of‑way encroachment (all in favor)
• Approved minutes from July 8, 2025 (all in favor)
• Adjourned the meeting (all in favor)

County Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider several consent agenda items, including a septic services contract and food pool lodging licenses. The meeting also includes reports from Health and Human Services, the Auditor/Treasurer, and Land Services.

• Contract with Watab for Septic Services
• Tax abatement of $812.00 for Joel & Nicole Gross in Richardson Township
• New Vacation Home Rental Licenses for Pineview Lakehouse (Motley) and Roberts Lake House (Cushing)
• Appointment of Greg Gangl to the RDFA for a 3-year term
• Raffle approvals for Ducks Unlimited (Aug. 14) and MN Deer Hunting Association (Sept. 27)

The Morrison County Board of Commissioners approved a Purchase of Service Agreement with Oasis Central Minnesota. The contract will fund emergency sheltering for youth and families and rent or utility assistance for eligible households. The agreement runs from June 10, 2025 through December 31, 2025 and includes insurance and reporting requirements.

• Approved Purchase of Service Agreement with Oasis Central Minnesota for local homeless prevention services

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings regarding land use changes. The body will review one rezoning application and three variance requests for construction and septic systems.

• Rezoning application for 16702 Iris Rd from rural residential to agriculture for a business
• Variance request for a home and septic within a bluff in Scandia Valley Township
• After-the-Fact Variance for guest cabin square footage at 25596 Quarter Rd
• Variance request for a Type III septic on a new parcel in Morrill Township

The commission voted to recommend approval of the rezoning application for 16702 Iris Rd, changing the parcel from rural residential to agriculture. The recommendation was unanimous, with a motion by Brent Lindgren seconded by Marvin Trettel. The commission also approved the June 10, 2025 minutes and adjourned the meeting, both unanimously.

• Recommend approval of rezoning of 16702 Iris Rd to agriculture (unanimous)
• Approve June 10, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourn meeting (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings to consider a rezoning application and three variance requests. The body will also review minutes from the June 10, 2025 meeting.

• Rezoning application for 16702 Iris Rd from rural residential to agriculture for a business
• Variance request for a home and septic within a bluff in Scandia Valley Township
• After-the-fact variance for guest cabin square footage at 25596 Quarter Rd
• Variance request for a Type III septic on a new parcel in Morrill Township

The Board of Adjustment denied Brady Prince's variance request to build a home on a bluff. It approved Alex Schmidtbauer's variance request for a Type III septic system on a newly created parcel. The Board also approved the minutes from the June 10, 2025 meeting and then adjourned.

• Denied Brady Prince variance (motion by Clint Kathrein, seconded by George Sandy, vote all in favor)
• Approved Alex Schmidtbauer variance (motion by Marvin Trettel, seconded by Brent Lindgren, vote all in favor)
• Approved June 10, 2025 minutes (motion by Clint Kathrein, seconded by Brent Lindgren, vote all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting (motion by Clint Kathrein, seconded by George Sandy, vote all in favor)

County Board of Commissioners

The County Board of Commissioners will meet to approve several administrative policies and a variety of local licenses. The board is also considering a right-of-way relinquishment on CSAH 45 and a tax abatement for two parcels in Cushing Township.

• Approval of Procurement Policy and Asset Management Policy
• Relinquishment of a portion of right of way on CSAH 45
• Tax abatement of $1,142 for parcels 08.1206.000 and 08.1207.000 in Cushing Township
• Temporary liquor license for Jack Pine Brewery for July 7, 2025
• Bingo and raffle approval for Ducks Unlimited on July 19, 2025

The Morrison County Board adopted the Procurement Policy effective June 24, 2025. The policy sets standards for procurement, conflicts of interest, competition, and contract management for all county departments. No vote tally was recorded in the minutes.

• Adopted Procurement Policy (effective June 24, 2025)

Planning Commission

The Morrison County Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings regarding lot platting and property variances. The body will decide on requests related to property setbacks, dwelling expansions, and construction in shore impact zones.

• Public hearing for Vitaliy Tkach to plat two lots at 3223 Ridge Rd, Motley
• Variance request for TAC Properties LLC regarding a holding tank at 3661 Hines Rd, Cushing
• Variance request for Mark Schmidt Revoc. Trust to expand a dwelling at 3729 320th St, Cushing
• Variance request for Kelly & Mary Jansen to build a detached garage at 3734 Oak Ln, Motley

The commission voted to recommend approval of the application to plat two lots at 3223 Ridge Rd, with all members in favor. The recommendation will be presented to the Morrison County Board of Commissioners on June 24, 2025. The commission also approved the April 15, 2025 minutes and adjourned the meeting, each by unanimous vote.

• Recommended approval of lot split application for 3223 Ridge Rd (unanimous)
• Forwarded application to County Board of Commissioners for June 24, 2025 decision
• Approved April 15, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings regarding land platting and zoning variances. The body will decide on requests involving property setbacks, bluff dwellings, and shore impact zones.

• Vitaliy Tkach: Application to plat two lots at 3223 Ridge Rd, Motley
• TAC Properties LLC: After-the-Fact Variance for a holding tank at 3661 Hines Rd, Cushing
• Mark Schmidt Revoc. Trust: Variance to expand a non-conforming dwelling at 3729 320th St, Cushing
• Kelly & Mary Jansen: Variance to construct a detached garage at 3734 Oak Ln, Motley

The Board of Adjustment denied the after‑the‑fact variance for TAC Properties LLC and the garage variance for Kelly & Mary Jansen, each by unanimous vote. It approved the variance request for Mark Schmidt by unanimous vote. The board also approved the May 27 minutes and then adjourned the meeting.

• Denied TAC Properties LLC after‑the‑fact variance (unanimous)
• Approved Mark Schmidt variance to expand dwelling (unanimous)
• Denied Kelly & Mary Jansen garage variance (unanimous)
• Approved May 27 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

County Board of Commissioners

The County Board of Commissioners will meet to approve a consent agenda including liquor license renewals and a new appointment to the Public Health Advisory Board. The board will also consider a proclamation for Vulnerable Adult Abuse and Awareness Month.

• Appointment of Emma Larson to the Public Health Advisory Board
• 2025 liquor license renewals for multiple businesses
• 2 AM liquor license renewal for 12 Mile Tavern (July 9, 2025 - July 8, 2026)
• Food Pool and License for New VHR Crookneck Lookout in Motley
• Precious Metal License for Melgram Jewelers

The board reviewed a list of on‑sale and off‑sale liquor license applications, including those for 12 Mile Tavern, Anchor North on Lake Alex, and others. The board also presented a draft Title IV‑E Administrative Agreement for parent legal representation in child‑welfare cases. No approvals, denials, or vote totals were recorded for any item.

Board of Adjustment

The Morrison County Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on two variance requests at its May 27 meeting. No Planning Commission meeting is scheduled. The board will also review and approve minutes from its May 13 meeting.

• James Sickles requests variance to build garage over road right-of-way and exceed height limit in Oakland Heights Addition
• Cutler Gadacz requests variance for Type III septic system on new lot in Morrill Township

The Board of Adjustment unanimously approved a variance to allow a Type III septic system on a newly created lot in Morrill Township. The Board also unanimously approved the minutes from the May 13, 2025 meeting. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved variance for Type III septic system (unanimous)
• Approved May 13, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

County Board of Commissioners

The Morrison County Board of Commissioners will conduct its regular meeting, approving monthly warrants, license renewals, and proclamations. No major policy decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Approve $97,618.82 in April 4, 2025 warrants
• Approve $202,366.87 in April 11, 2025 warrants
• Approve $370,280.61 in April 18, 2025 warrants
• Approve renewal of 2am liquor license for Main Gate Bar & Grill
• Approve new and renewed vacation rental licenses for Cabin in the Pines 2, Castaway Cove, Cozy Nest, and The Nook Café LLC

The May 20, 2025 meeting presented the draft Morrison County Cannabis Registration/Regulation 2.0 ordinance. No vote, adoption, or amendment was recorded, and the board did not approve or reject the proposal.

Board of Adjustment

The Morrison County Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on a variance application from Ryan and Samantha Gerads to construct a poultry barn within the side property line setback at 1747 52nd Ave, Holdingford. Also on the agenda are approval of minutes from the April 29, 2025 meeting and adjournment. The Planning Commission portion has no agenda and no meeting.

• Ryan & Samantha Gerads – variance to build poultry barn within side property line setback in Elmdale Township (NW ¼ of SW ¼ & pt. of NW ¼, Section 26, Township 127, Range 31)
• Approval of April 29, 2025 meeting minutes
• No Planning Commission meeting or agenda

The Board of Adjustment unanimously approved the Gerads' variance request to construct a poultry barn, adding conditions such as a 50‑foot buffer and manure management. The Board also approved the minutes from the April 29, 2025 meeting. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved poultry barn variance with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from April 29, 2025 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

County Board of Commissioners

The Morrison County Board will consider consent agenda items including reappointment of Linda Mueller to the HRA Board, new food-pool-lodging licenses for Cary's on the Course LLC and two vacation rentals, renewal of a 2am liquor license for Main Gate Bar & Grill, and approval of warrants. The board will also hear reports from Health and Human Services and Land Services, and issue proclamations for Public Service Recognition Week, National Correctional Officers Week, and Mental Health Awareness Month.

• Reappoint Linda Mueller to 5-year term on HRA Board
• Approve new FPL license for Cary's on the Course LLC, Little Falls
• Approve new vacation home rental licenses: Cabin in the Pines 2 (Motley) and Castaway Cove (Cushing)
• Approve renewal of 2am liquor license for Main Gate Bar & Grill
• Issue proclamations for Public Service Recognition Week, National Correctional Officers Week, and Mental Health Awareness Month

The board took the Dustan Wuellner rezoning application from the table and then approved a Conditional Use Permit to rezone the parcel from commercial to agriculture, with all commissioners voting aye. The board also reappointed Linda Mueller to the HRA Board, approved a new FPL license for Cary’s on the Course LLC, renewed a 2 am liquor license for Main Gate Bar & Grill, and adopted a resolution supporting Sourcewell funding for mental‑health services. Proclamations designating Public Service Recognition Week, National Correctional Officer’s Week, and Mental Health Awareness Month were also approved.

• Approved Conditional Use Permit rezoning parcel from commercial to agriculture for Dustan Wuellner (unanimous aye vote)
• Took Dustan Wuellner rezoning application from the table (unanimous aye vote)
• Reappointed Linda Mueller to the HRA Board for a 5‑year term
• Approved new FPL license for Cary’s on the Course LLC
• Renewed 2 am liquor license for Main Gate Bar & Grill
• Approved Resolution #2025-040 to support Sourcewell community impact funds for mental health
• Approved consent agenda items including auditor warrants and vendor payments (all aye)
• Adopted proclamations for Public Service Recognition Week, National Correctional Officer’s Week, and Mental Health Awareness Month

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings to consider four variance requests. These requests involve setbacks for agricultural facilities and septic system requirements. The Planning Commission has no scheduled meeting.

• Variance for Jeffrey Houdek (17335 110th Ave) to continue a feedlot within a home setback
• Variance for Bauer Dairy Real Estate LLC (27679 Nature Rd) to build a calf barn within a home setback
• Variance for Tex Richman Properties LLC / Michael Browen to allow Type III septics on three lots
• Variance for David & Karen VanHeel (1603 145th St) to establish an anaerobic manure digester facility within a side property line setback

The Board of Adjustment approved variance applications for a feedlot, a calf barn, a septic system, and an anaerobic manure digester, each with a unanimous vote. A motion to forgo completing after‑the‑fact questions was also approved unanimously. The board then adopted the April 15 minutes and adjourned the meeting.

• Approved variance for Jeffrey Houdek feedlot (all in favor)
• Approved motion to not complete after‑the‑fact questions (all in favor)
• Approved variance for Bauer Dairy Real Estate LLC calf barn (all in favor)
• Approved variance for Tex Richman Properties LLC septic system (all in favor)
• Approved variance for David & Karen VanHeel manure digester (all in favor)
• Approved minutes from April 15, 2025 (all in favor)
• Adjourned the meeting (all in favor)

County Board of Commissioners

The Morrison County Board of Commissioners will consider a consent agenda including approval of warrants, a temporary liquor license, tobacco license, food pool lodging licenses, and an upgrade of electronic poll pads. They will also issue proclamations for Child Abuse Prevention Month, National Donate Life Month, and Month of the Military Child. Additional agenda items include discussions on Crane Meadows and Northland Reliability, along with the Land Services and Administrator's reports.

• Approve upgrade of electronic poll pads (no amount specified)
• Approve 1-day temporary liquor license for Randall Cushing Area Lions Club event
• Approve tobacco license for Aquila Stores, Inc.
• Approve Hillman Area Whitetail Management raffle at Porky Pine Bar and Grill
• Approve purchase of sit/stand workstations

The Morrison County Board of Commissioners approved the conditional use permit application submitted by Zachary and Luz Schreifels for a fifth dwelling on lot 6 of the Outback Estates subdivision. The approval was unanimous, with five commissioners voting in favor and none opposed. The board attached one condition that all scrap, vehicles, and debris be removed from the lot by October 31, 2025.

• Approved Conditional Use Permit for Schreifels (5-0) with debris removal condition

Planning Commission

The Morrison County Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on three items: a rezone from commercial to agriculture for a dwelling, a conditional use permit for more than three dwellings, and a variance to build a garage within a road setback. The commission will also discuss proposed ordinance amendments and approve minutes from previous meetings.

• Dustan Wuellner – rezone parcel at 12045 Edgar Dr, Little Falls, from commercial to agriculture for a dwelling
• Zachary & Luz Schreifels – Conditional Use Permit for more than three dwellings in Lot 6 Block 1, Outback Estates, Bellevue Township
• Proposed ordinance amendments
• Tanner & Brooke Tetrick – Variance to construct garage within road setback at 32593 153rd St, Pierz, Hillman Township

The commission voted to recommend approval of a commercial‑to‑agriculture rezoning, renewable‑energy ordinance amendments, and a conditional use permit for a patio home, each to be reviewed by the County Board on April 22, 2025. The rezoning recommendation passed 4‑1, while the ordinance and permit recommendations passed unanimously. The meeting minutes were also approved unanimously.

• Recommend approval of rezoning commercial to agriculture (4‑1)
• Recommend approval of renewable‑energy ordinance amendments (unanimous)
• Recommend approval of conditional use permit with one condition (unanimous)
• Approve January 21, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Morrison County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a rezone application and a conditional use permit. The Board of Adjustment will consider a variance request. Both bodies will also address ordinance amendments and approve prior meeting minutes.

• Dustan Wuellner – rezone from commercial to agriculture for a dwelling at 12045 Edgar Dr, Little Falls
• Zachary & Luz Schreifels – Conditional Use Permit for more than three dwellings in Outback Estates, Bellevue Township
• Proposed ordinance amendments (no details provided)
• Tanner & Brooke Tetrick – Variance to construct garage within road setback at 32593 153rd St, Pierz, Hillman Township

The Board of Adjustment voted unanimously to approve a variance allowing Tanner & Brooke Tetrick to construct a garage within the road right‑of‑way setback. The Board also unanimously approved the minutes from the April 1, 2025 meeting and then adjourned the hearing.

• Approved variance for garage construction at 32593 153" St, Pierz (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from April 1, 2025 (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

County Board of Commissioners

The Morrison County Board of Commissioners will meet to approve a consent agenda that includes minutes, warrants, appointments, and several licenses and assembly applications. They will also issue four awareness proclamations and receive reports from Health and Human Services, the City of Little Falls, Land Services, Public Works, and the Administrator. No public hearings or ordinances are scheduled.

• Approve consent to assignment of contract with KLJ Engineering
• Approve Harding Rodeo Large Assembly Application
• Approve Mudfest Truck Pull and Mudfest Large Assembly Applications
• Approve resolution for County Recreational Trails Association 2025–2026
• Approve Minnesota Concrete Council raffle at Rice Creek Club on May 13

The Morrison County Board of Commissioners approved the agenda as presented. No other substantive actions or votes were recorded in the minutes.

• Approved agenda as presented

County Board of Commissioners

The Morrison County Board of Commissioners is holding an emergency meeting with a single substantive item: a resolution concerning Bethany Lutheran Church. No further details about the resolution are provided in the agenda. The rest of the meeting is procedural.

• Bethany Lutheran Church Resolution (no details provided)

The board convened an emergency meeting on April 1, 2025. The agenda included a call to order, the pledge of allegiance, a presentation by the auditor/treasurer regarding the Bethany Lutheran Church resolution, and adjournment. The minutes contain no recorded approvals, denials, or votes on any matters.

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on a variance application from Jacob & Brook Carrow to exceed allowable animal units on their property at 19889 Highway 27, Little Falls, in Section 18, Township 40, Range 31. The Planning Commission portion of the meeting has no agenda. The board will also consider old/new business and approve the March 18, 2025 minutes.

• Variance for Jacob & Brook Carrow to exceed allowable animal units at 19889 Highway 27, Little Falls (Section 18, Township 40, Range 31, Little Falls Township).

The Board of Adjustment voted to approve the variance request for Jacob & Brooke Carrow's property at 19889 Highway 27 to exceed the allowable animal units. The motion passed with three votes in favor and one opposed. The Board also approved the March 18, 2025 minutes and then adjourned the meeting. No other business was taken.

• Approved variance request (3-1)
• Approved March 18, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

County Board of Commissioners

The Morrison County Board of Commissioners will meet to approve a consent agenda that includes the 2025 Strategic Plan, alcohol and food licenses, and raffle/bingo permits. They will also hear reports from the Great River Regional Library, Health and Human Services, Public Works, and the County Administrator, and issue a National Volunteer Week Proclamation.

• Approve Morrison County 2025 Strategic Plan
• Approve alcohol consumption and display permit for Ramey Store (Andrew Leikvoll, valid April 1, 2025 – May 31, 2026)
• Approve 2025 seasonal food pool lodging license for Wood Chuck Food Stand (Woodchuck LLC)
• Approve raffle permits: Ducks Unlimited (May 4 at Rice Creek Hunt Club), Scandia Valley First Response Team bingo (April 6 & Nov 23 at Scandia Valley Town Hall), MN Rodeo Association raffle (April 5 at 6568 230th St, Randall)
• Approve abstract of abatements correcting tax errors on four parcels in Granite, Richardson, Swanville, and Platte townships

The board received a statement of each county fund’s cash balance as of Feb. 28, 2025. They also reviewed the bid abstract for the 2025 pavement‑marking project (Contract 2501). No approvals, denials, or votes were recorded in these minutes.

Board of Adjustment

The Morrison County Planning Commission has no agenda, so no meeting will be held for that body. The Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on two variance applications: one to construct a dwelling within a bluff impact zone, and another to allow a Type III septic system on a newly created parcel. The board will also consider new or old business and approve the March 4, 2025 minutes.

• Kevin & Felicia Busch – 3945 320th St, Cushing – Variance to build dwelling in bluff impact zone (Scandia Valley Township)
• Paul & Linda Tatro / Cullin & Amanda Carter – No property address – Variance for Type III septic on new parcel (Platte Township)
• Approval of March 4, 2025 meeting minutes

The Morrison County Board of Adjustment approved a variance for Cullin & Amanda Carter to install a Type III septic system on a newly created parcel in Platte Township, with all members voting in favor. The board denied a variance for Kevin & Felicia Busch to build a dwelling within the bluff impact zone in Scandia Valley Township, with all members voting to deny. The board also approved the minutes from the March 4, 2025 meeting.

• Approved variance for Type III septic on new parcel (all in favor)
• Denied variance to build dwelling in bluff impact zone (all in favor of denial)
• Approved minutes from March 4, 2025 (all in favor)

County Board of Commissioners

The Morrison County Board will consider a consent agenda including approval of 2025 Public Safety Aid allocation, multiple highway detour agreements with MnDOT, a sheriff's office inmate contract with Beltrami County, and routine items like warrants and the 2024 audit engagement letter. A Camp Ripley community brief and a Land Services report are also on the agenda.

• Approve 2025 Public Safety Aid Allocation
• Approve Public Works detour agreements for MN TH 25, MN TH 238, and MN TH 27
• Approve Sheriff's Office Beltrami Inmate Contract
• Approve new Food Pool Lodge License for Little Flyers Child Care Center
• Approve 2024 Audit Engagement Letter with Office of State Auditor

The board approved a total of $54,648.33 in Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Partnership Grants for 2025, down from the $92,345.75 requested by 10 lake associations and districts. Each applicant received a portion of their requested funding, with several treatment requests reduced to $2,500 or $1,280. The approved amounts are listed in the grant breakdown table.

• Approved $10,300 for Sullivan LID & LA (AIS Ambassador Program, CLP survey, and AIS Treatment).
• Approved $12,722.33 for Shamineau LID (AIS Detection Survey, Info Sign Update, Zebra Mussel Plates, Ambassador Program, and AIS Treatment).
• Approved $4,470 for Platte Lake Owners Assn. (AIS plant survey, Zebra Mussel Plates, and AIS Treatment).
• Approved $1,600 for Round Lake (Pulaski Twsp) (Kiosk Info Board Materials and Zebra Mussel Plates).
• Approved $4,297 for Pine-Cedar Lakes Association (ZM settling plates, Veliger Survey Net, and AIS plant survey).
• Approved $3,530 for Green Prairie FL Owners (AIS Survey, lake Access education/ambassador, AIS Sign/table/safety equipment, and curly leaf treatment).
• Approved $6,750 for Crookneck LID (AIS Survey, AIS Treatment, and Education materials).
• Approved $4,000 for Fish Trap LID (AIS Detection Survey, Brochure & Literature Update, and AIS Treatment).

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing regarding a variance request for a septic system. The Planning Commission portion of the meeting is cancelled.

• Variance application from Andrew Alden for a Type III septic on lots 4 & 5 of Tretter-Marty Addition, Pike Creek Township
• Approval of February 18, 2025 minutes

The Morrison County Board of Adjustment approved a variance request by Andrew Alden to allow a Type III septic system on two lots created after 1996, located in Pike Creek Township. The approval includes a condition that the Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) delineate the wetland. The board also approved the minutes from the February 18, 2025 meeting.

• Approved variance for Type III septic on lots 4 & 5, Tretter-Marty Addition, with SWCD wetland delineation condition (all in favor)
• Approved minutes from February 18, 2025 (all in favor)

County Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider several Public Works grants and the appointment of Greg Gangl to the Rural Development Finance Authority Board. The meeting also includes approvals for local raffles and various administrative reports.

• Appointment of Greg Gangl to the Rural Development Finance Authority Board (term 1/1/2025 to 12/31/2027)
• Public Works 2025 Recycling Grants
• Public Works 2025 Clean-Up Day Grants
• Soo Line Trail Grant and Grant Support
• Raffle approvals for Morrison County Pheasant Forever and Minnesota Fishing Museum

The Morrison County Board of Commissioners approved a prorated property tax refund of $2,381 for Wayne E. and Karen M. Gall, whose house and garage in Morrill Township were destroyed by fire in February 2024 and remained unusable through December 2024. The board also received the January 2025 fund balance report and a proposed 2025 recycling and clean-up day grant distribution totaling $113,531.53, but no votes were recorded on those items.

• Approved $2,381 tax abatement for Wayne E. & Karen M. Gall (fire-damaged property, Morrill Twp)

Drainage Authority Board

The Morrison County Drainage Authority Board will vote to approve the final repair costs and assessment timeline for Public Ditch 22. The meeting follows a previous authorization to solicit quotes for cleaning and repairing the ditch. The board will also consider the assessment timeline and interest rate for the $68,254.85 in costs spread across 58 parcels.

• Approve final repair cost of $68,254.85 for Public Ditch 22 and 22-1
• Set assessment timeline (e.g., 1, 5, or 10 years) and interest rate for property owners
• 58 parcels affected, with average cost of $1,176.81 per parcel
• Previous minutes note authorization to solicit quotes for cleaning and repairing Ditch 22
• Historical examples from Ditch 15 and Ditch 18 show past assessment periods and interest rates

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on a variance application from William & Sheryl Andres to allow a hog barn on 60 acres, where 75 acres are required. The board will also consider approval of its December 10, 2024 minutes.

• Variance application for hog barn at 11945 250th Ave, Pierz, on 60 acres (75 acres minimum)
• Approval of December 10, 2024 meeting minutes

The Morrison County Board of Adjustment approved a variance request by William and Sheryl Andres to allow a hog barn on 60 acres where 75 are required, with a condition. The vote was 4 in favor and Marvin Trettel opposed. The board also elected officers and approved the previous meeting's minutes.

• Elected John Kunelius as Chairperson (all in favor)
• Elected Marvin Trettel as Vice-Chairperson (all in favor)
• Elected George Sandy as Secretary (all in favor)
• Approved variance for hog barn on 60 acres (4-1, Trettel opposed)
• Approved minutes from December 10, 2024 (all in favor)

County Board of Commissioners

The board will vote on a consent agenda that includes approving 2025 annual town road allotments, warrants, and several raffle and bingo permits for local organizations. A public works report and administrator's report are also scheduled. The agenda is mainly routine administrative items.

• Approve Public Works 2025 annual Town Road Allotments
• Approve warrants (payment amounts not specified in agenda)
• Approve Morrison County Duck Unlimited raffle and bingo on March 9, 2025 at Rice Creek Hunt Club
• Approve Royalton Sportsmen Club raffle on June 14, 2025
• Approve Health and Human Services Food Pool and Lodging Licenses

The board approved the consent agenda, including warrants and several resolutions, and awarded the 2025 paving contract (Contract 320) to Knife River Corporation-North Central for $3,595,121.08. A tobacco license for Dollar General in Pierz was approved. The board also approved three gambling permits for local organizations.

• Approved consent agenda including warrants totaling over $4.2M (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #2025-013 for Ducks Unlimited bingo/raffle (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #2025-014 for Royalton Sportsmen Club raffle (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #2025-015 for Helping Hands 365 raffle (unanimous)
• Approved Health and Human Services Food Pool and Lodging Licenses (unanimous)
• Approved Public Works 2025 annual Town Road Allotments (unanimous)
• Awarded Contract 320 for 2025 paving projects to Knife River Corp for $3,595,121.08 (unanimous)
• Approved tobacco license for Dollar General in Pierz (unanimous)

County Board of Commissioners

The Morrison County Board of Commissioners will consider a consent agenda including a mutual aid agreement with Todd County for Health and Human Services, approvals of gambling permits for local organizations, and various routine license renewals. Reports from Land Services, Health and Human Services, and Public Works are also scheduled. The meeting is largely procedural with no major policy changes or large expenditures.

• Approve Health and Human Services Mutual Aid Agreement with Todd County
• Approve Morrison County Wild Gobblers raffle at Camp Ripley on April 30, 2025
• Approve Bethany Lutheran Church bingo on March 30 and Sept 28, 2025 in Foley
• Approve 2025 Aquatic Invasive Species Plan
• Approve 2025 Abstract of Tobacco License Renewals

The Morrison County Board approved a conditional use permit for a 195-foot telecommunications tower on a 7.2-acre parcel east of Little Falls, despite one public comment raising concerns. The board also approved a final plat for the 44-lot Duane and Rose Hoffman Estates subdivision in Richardson Township, subject to a development agreement. Additionally, the board accepted a $2.42 million bid for CSAH 1 reconstruction and entered into a 3-year IT support contract with the Royalton Police Department.

• Approved conditional use permit for 195-foot Verizon tower (The Towers LLC)
• Approved final plat for Duane and Rose Hoffman Estates (44 lots, Richardson Township)
• Awarded CSAH 1 reconstruction contract to Marvin Tretter Inc. for $2,420,251.74
• Approved 3-year IT support contract with Royalton Police Department ($75/hour)
• Adopted debt management policy for public assistance overpayments
• Approved I.C.E. Fest 2025 safety and security plan

Planning Commission

The Morrison County Planning Commission will elect officers and consider two significant land-use applications: a final plat for 44 buildable lots in Richardson Township and a conditional use permit for a wireless telecommunication tower in Little Falls Township. The Board of Adjustment has no agenda items for this meeting.

• Election of Planning Commission officers
• Final Plat for 44 buildable lots – Duane & Rose Hoffman Rev. Trust, no property address, Richardson Township
• Conditional Use Permit for wireless telecommunication tower – Smude Gerald Revoc Trust / The Towers LLC, Little Falls Township
• Approval of November 26, 2024, Planning Commission minutes

The Morrison County Planning Commission recommended approval of a final plat for 44 buildable lots in Richardson Township and a conditional use permit for a wireless telecommunication tower in Little Falls Township. Both applications will go before the Morrison County Board of Commissioners on January 28, 2025. The commission also elected officers and approved the previous meeting's minutes.

• Recommended approval of Duane & Rose Hoffman Rev. Trust final plat for 44 buildable lots (all in favor)
• Recommended approval of Smude Gerald Revoc Trust / The Towers LLC conditional use permit for wireless tower (all in favor)
• Elected Clint Kathrein as Chair, Brent Lindgren as Vice-Chair, Marvin Trettel as Secretary (all in favor)
• Approved November 26, 2024 meeting minutes (all in favor)

County Board of Commissioners

The Morrison County Board of Commissioners will hold its first meeting of 2025, electing a chairman and vice-chairman for the year. They will also vote on a package of annual resolutions, including the travel policy, committee attendance payments for citizens ($300 per month for Planning Commission, $50 per meeting for others), public meeting notices, code of conduct, and appointments. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes, warrants, a bank listing, and a 2025 reserved bed contract. A bid for legal printing will also be considered.

• Election of 2025 County Board Chairman and Vice-Chairman
• Approval of annual resolutions: Travel Policy, Committee Attendance Payment for Citizens ($300/month for Planning Commission, $50/meeting for others), Public Meeting Notices, Code of Conduct, and appointments
• Bid for legal printing (no amount specified)
• Consent agenda includes 2025 Reserved Bed Contracted County Agreement
• Annual approval of bank listing and electronic funds transfer resolution

The Morrison County Board of Commissioners approved a revised Meals and Travel Expense Reimbursement Policy on January 7, 2025. The policy updates meal allowances, receipt requirements, and travel reimbursement procedures for county employees and officials. No other substantive decisions were recorded in the minutes.

• Adopted revised Meals and Travel Expense Reimbursement Policy (unanimous)