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Wright County Committee of the Whole

The Wright County Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss a satellite ground station proposed for Rockford Township. This is a discussion item, not a final decision. The agenda contains only this single substantive item.

• Discussion of satellite ground station in Rockford Township

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The Wright County Committee of the Whole is meeting to hear presentations from county departments on key process indicators, 2026 accomplishments, and 2027 outlooks. This is a budget-focused work session, with no formal decisions or public hearings on the agenda.

• Planning & Zoning presentation at 9:30 a.m.
• Finance & Taxpayer Services – License Center presentation at 9:40 a.m.
• Assessor's Office presentation at 9:55 a.m.
• Highway department presentation at 10:55 a.m.
• Health & Human Services presentation at 11:05 a.m.

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The Wright County Board of Commissioners will convene, approve minutes from prior meetings, and handle a consent agenda including a joint powers agreement for election services and warrant disbursements. Timed items include presentations from the Initiative Foundation and GIS recognition, plus a resolution requesting state revenue sharing to sustain deputy registrar offices and nominations for the canvassing board. The board will also schedule upcoming budget and board meetings.

• Joint Powers Agreement 294285 with State of Minnesota for Election Services
• Warrant disbursements issued August 10-16, 2026
• Resolution 26-55 requesting state revenue sharing for deputy registrar offices
• Nominate board members to Wright County Canvassing Board
• Schedule Committee of the Whole-Budget (Sept 15) and County Board Meeting (Sept 29)

Wright County Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is holding a full-day session to review the proposed 2027 county budget. Departments including the Fair Board, Historical Society, Sheriff's Office, Veteran Services, Information Technology, and Health & Human Services will present their funding requests. The meeting will conclude with a review of position requests, the capital improvement plan, and the overall preliminary budget.

• Review of overall 2027 preliminary budget
• Review of capital improvement plan
• Review of position requests
• Sheriff's Office and Corrections budget presentations
• Health & Human Services budget presentation

Wright County Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will receive an overview of the proposed 2027 county budget. Members will then review budget allocations for highway, fleet and facilities, attorney’s office, probation and court services, drainage and natural resources, parks and recreation, court administration, surveyor, assessor, planning and zoning, and the recorder’s office. The meeting is purely a budget review; no decisions are noted in the agenda.

• Overview of the proposed 2027 budget
• Budget review for highway (road & bridge) services
• Budget review for fleet & facilities services
• Budget review for attorney’s office
• Budget reviews for probation, court, natural resources, parks, and other departments

Wright County Board

The Wright County Board is meeting to approve routine items, including minutes, charitable gambling applications, budget amendments, and new tobacco/hemp retail registrations. They will also consider awarding a contract for a box culvert project, accept donations, and review second-quarter financial results.

• Award Contract No. 26-10 for 13th Street Box Culvert (Chatham Township) to Landwehr Construction, Inc. of St. Cloud, MN
• Approve Budget Amendment 51 - Highway Maintenance Increase
• Approve new tobacco retail application for Cub Foods in Monticello
• Approve new lower-potency hemp edible retail registrations for Cub Foods (Monticello) and South Haven Sports (South Haven)
• Adopt Resolution 26-52 to impound, reroute, and divert drainage system waters and partially abandon County Ditch 33

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Wright County Board

The Board of Wright County Commissioners will meet to vote on several budget amendments and early retirement agreements. They will discuss a rezoning denial in Albion Township and the establishment of 800 MHZ fees for 2027 and 2028.

• Notice and Order for Denial of rezoning for PID 201-000-264301 & 201-000-264302 in Albion Township
• Resolution 26-49 to establish 800 MHZ Fee for 2027 and 2028
• Allocation of $50,000 for the MEADA Youth Activity Fund
• Repairs on County Ditch #23
• Early Retirement Incentive Program (ERIP) agreements with AFSCME, MNPEA, and Local No. 49

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Wright County Board

The Board of Commissioners will review the 2025 County Financial Statement Audit and authorize the publication of the summary financial statement and vendor list. The meeting includes votes on highway project budget amendments and several zoning recommendations.

• Budget Amendment 42 and 43 for Highway and Highway LOST projects
• Reimbursement of $4,534.41 in ARP funds for Broadband 'Last Mile' Project
• Rezoning recommendations for Southside Township and Franklin Township
• Agreement 26-53 with Chatham Township for 13th Street Box Culvert Town Bridge Project
• Resolution 26-48 for South Bertram Trailhead and Boat Landing grant application

Wright County Board

The Board of Wright County Commissioners will consider several budget amendments and liquor licenses. The meeting includes a decision on the TH 24-CSAH 7 Roundabout Project contract and the abandonment of Wright Judicial Ditch 1.

• Award Contract No. 26-09 for TH 24-CSAH 7 Roundabout Project
• Resolution 26-46 regarding the Petition for Abandonment of Wright Judicial Ditch 1
• Budget amendments for Albertville Outpost, County Panic Button, Old Government Center Demo Grant, and Sheriff's Office Fuel
• Liquor licenses for St. Mary's Church of Czestechowa, Clearwater American Legion Post 323, Olson's Truck Stop, and Annandale Area Community Team
• Hemp edible retail registrations for Nordic Tap House and Kwik Trip locations

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The Wright County Board will consider consent agenda items including two rezoning proposals (one near Lake Charlotte in Rockford Township, one in Victor Township along US Hwy 12), allocation of $75,000 from opioid settlement for behavioral health, and temporary liquor licenses for Clearwater events. Timed items include the 2025 Midwest Medical Examiner's annual report, a MnDOT cooperative construction agreement, and acceptance of park donations. Under items for consideration, the board will vote on funding agreements with Clearwater and Albertville and hold a closed session for labor negotiations.

• Rezone Duane Rolstad property in Rockford Township from General Agriculture to Suburban Residential near Lake Charlotte (Planning Commission 4-1 vote)
• Rezone Jeffrey Campbell property in Victor Township from General Agriculture to Suburban Residential along US Hwy 12 corridor (Planning Commission unanimous vote)
• Accept $75,000 opioid settlement recommendation for Behavioral Health Fund
• Approve temporary liquor licenses for Clearwater Lions Club and Clearwater-Clear Lake Food Shelf events
• Authorize signatures on MnDOT Cooperative Construction Agreement 1062175 (Resolution 26-44)

The Board approved several administrative items including previous meeting minutes and land rezoning for Rockford Township. Additionally, the board authorized multiple construction and funding agreements with local cities.

• Approved June 2, 2026 County Board minutes (5-0)
• Approved June 2, 2026 Committee of the Whole - Budget minutes (5-0)
• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved rezoning for Duane Rolstad in Rockford Township (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 26-44 for MnDOT Cooperative Construction Agreement (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 26-43 regarding donations (5-0)
• Authorized signatures on Agreement No. 26-51 with the City of Clearwater (5-0)
• Authorized signatures on Agreement No. 26-52 with the City of Albertville (5-0)

Wright County Committee of the Whole

The Wright County Committee of the Whole will meet at 10:30 a.m. on June 11, 2026. The agenda lists a convene, a discussion item labeled “Assessor’s Office,” and an adjournment. No specific proposals or decisions are detailed in the agenda.

Wright County Committee of the Whole

The Wright County Committee of the Whole will convene for a ditches-focused meeting. The only substantive item is an update on the redetermination of benefits for County Ditch 18. No decisions are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion and information.

• County Ditch 18 redetermination of benefits update

Wright County Board Workshops

The Wright County Board will discuss forming a workgroup to study a potential moratorium on data centers. They will also receive updates on the Household Hazardous Waste Facility construction and the EDP/EDA. Other items include an online building permit system update, the Rockford Township Land Use Project, and a review of the 2027 budget schedule.

• Formation of Data Center Moratorium Workgroup
• Household Hazardous Waste Facility construction update
• EDP/EDA update
• Planning and Zoning Online Building Permit update
• Rockford Township Land Use Project

The board recommended not funding the EDP for 2027 and reached consensus to remove commissioner participation from the EDP board. A new data center moratorium workgroup will include two commissioners and two additional community members. The 2027 budget meeting schedule was adjusted.

• Recommended no funding for the EDP for 2027
• Removed board-level commissioner participation from the EDP board
• Appointed Commissioners Kirby Moynagh and Darek Vetsch to the data center workgroup
• Added two community members to the data center workgroup for a total of 14 members
• Moved the July 28, 2026, budget meeting to Monday, July 27, 2026

Wright County Board

The Wright County Board will consider awarding contracts for the TH12-CSAH 14 Roundabout Reconstruction Project (Contract 26-05) and the TH 25-CR 113 Federal Roundabout Project (Contract 26-06), subject to MnDOT authorization, as well as a road account project in Maple Lake Township. The board will also review the first quarter 2026 financial report and hear comments on the strategic restructuring of the Health & Human Services Department. Several annual liquor license renewals and advisory council reappointments are on the consent agenda.

• Award Contract 26-05 for TH12-CSAH 14 Roundabout Reconstruction (subject to MnDOT authorization)
• Award Contract 26-06 for TH 25-CR 113 Federal Roundabout Project (subject to MnDOT Civil Rights Office authorization)
• Award Maple Lake Township State Park Road Account Project to Capital Paving of Clearwater, MN
• Review First Quarter 2026 Financial Report
• Adopt Resolution 26-40 proclaiming Youngren Family Farm as 2026 Wright County Farm Family of the Year

The Wright County Board adopted a resolution honoring the Youngren Family Farm as 2026 Farm Family of the Year. It approved several contracts, including two roundabout reconstruction projects and a state park road project. The board also approved the workshop agenda with a land‑use item and a temporary liquor license for a community event.

• Adopted Resolution 26-40 honoring Youngren Family Farm (5-0)
• Approved County Board minutes from 5‑19‑2026 (5-0)
• Approved Committee minutes (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda, including temporary liquor license (5-0)
• Approved Contract No. 26-05 for TH12‑CSAH 14 Roundabout Reconstruction (5-0)
• Approved Contract No. 26-06 for TH 25‑CR 113 Federal Roundabout Project (5-0)
• Awarded Maple Lake Township State Park Road Account Project to Capital Paving of Clearwater (5-0)
• Approved workshop agenda with Rockford Township Land Use Project (5-0)

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The Wright County Board will consider adopting Interim Ordinance 26-2, which would create an emergency moratorium on data center development. The meeting also includes authorizing signatures for a Minnesota Department of Transportation contract and awarding a reconstruction contract for County State‑Aid Highway 18. Additional items are approvals for hemp edible retail registrations, fee schedule changes, and other routine resolutions.

• Adopt Interim Ordinance 26-2 establishing an emergency moratorium on data centers
• Adopt Resolution 26-41 to authorize signature for MnDOT Contract #1062568
• Award Contract 26-07 to Fehn Companies, Inc. for the CSAH 18 Reconstruction Project
• Approve lower‑potency hemp edible retail registrations for Coborn's Marketplace #2047 (Otsego), #2008 (Clearwater), Coborn's Liquor #2008 (Clearwater), #2047 (Otsego), and Cash Wise Liquor #7043 (Saint Michael)
• Approve modification to the Wright County 2026 Fees for Service schedule (e.g., $15 work‑release fee)

Board of Adjustment

The Wright County Board of Adjustment will hear nine variance requests at its May 15, 2026 meeting. Items range from new dwelling construction in shoreland setbacks to after-the-fact approvals and home-based business allowances. All requests involve exceptions to Chapter 155 of the county zoning code.

• Michele & Nathan Danielson – variance to build new single-family dwelling within shoreland and side yard setbacks at 14183 68th St NW, Southside Twp.
• RHL Inc. – variance to construct a digital pylon sign within road right-of-way setback at 3637 148th St NW, Silver Creek Twp.
• Ted Hartwig – variance to add to existing home within side and shoreland building setbacks at 17819 54th St NW, French Lake Twp.
• Kevin & Cindy Dircks – variance to construct storage building within shoreland building setback, French Lake Twp.
• Barry Graunke – after-the-fact variance for existing agricultural building in shoreland setback at 9232 Braun Ave SE, Franklin Twp.

Planning Commission

The Wright County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on 10 agenda items, including rezoning petitions from General Agriculture to Suburban Residential with shoreland overlays, conditional use permits for subdivisions and business expansions, and an interim use permit for a contractor's yard. The commission will also consider approving the minutes from the April 16, 2026 meeting. These items involve properties in Rockford, Marysville, Victor, Buffalo, Maple Lake, and Silver Creek townships.

• Rezone 48.49 acres at 158 Halsey Ave SE from AG to R-2a with shoreland overlay (Rolstad).
• Conditional use permit for a 7-lot platted subdivision with a new road at 3755 Briarwood Ave SE (Kraina Land LLC).
• Conditional use permit to amend existing CUP to allow holding tanks and multiple primary buildings at 2747 Eaton Ave SE (Fisher).
• Interim use permit for a non-commercial contractor's yard with a 4,200 sq ft building at 5425 Braddock Ave NE (Ensmigner).
• Conditional use permit for land alteration of up to 300 cubic yards in a shoreland area at 1772 & 1776 Donnelly Dr NW (Lindenfelser/Scott).

Wright County Board

The Wright County Board will hold a public hearing on proposed changes to the 2026 fees for service schedule, followed by a vote on modifications. Other business includes rezonings in Marysville and Silver Creek townships, a budget amendment for an online permitting project, and approval of highway construction agreements. The board will also consider appointments, ditch abandonment hearings, and health and human services items including liquor licenses and the Mental Health Advisory Council report.

• Public hearing on 2026 Fees for Service Schedule Changes, then vote on modifications
• Rezone property in Marysville Township (parcel 211-000-023201) and Silver Creek Township (parcel 216-000-092300)
• Approve Budget Amendment 33 for Online Permitting Project
• Adopt resolutions for MnDOT cooperative construction agreements (contracts 1060047 and 1062668)
• Approve final payment of $66,282.09 to Sir Lines-A-Lot for 2025 pavement marking work

The Wright County Board approved the final payment to Sir Lines‑A‑Lot for a 2025 pavement marking contract and cancelled the May 12 board workshop. It also authorized signatures on the settlement agreement and stipulation for dismissal in the county’s litigation against the Minnesota Department of Corrections. All actions passed unanimously with four votes in favor and one absent member.

• Approved final payment of $66,282.09 to Sir Lines‑A‑Lot (4‑0)
• Cancelled County Board workshop scheduled for May 12, 2026 (4‑0)
• Authorized signatures on settlement and dismissal in Wright County vs. Minnesota Dept. of Corrections (4‑0)
• Approved Resolution 26‑36 accepting donations for Parks & Recreation Challenge Wright program (4‑0)
• Authorized signatures for MnDOT Cooperative Construction Agreement #1060047 (4‑0)
• Authorized signatures for MnDOT Contract #1062668 (4‑0)
• Approved backfill of Assessment Process Specialist positions (4‑0)
• Approved Budget Amendment 33 for Online Permitting Project (4‑0)

Board of Adjustment

The Wright County Board of Adjustment will vote on four variance requests for construction projects, including storage building, new home, home addition, and a digital sign. All requests involve setbacks or height limits. The meeting will also approve minutes from the April 3, 2026 meeting.

• Bludorn Builders: variance to construct a storage building within road setback, exceeding sidewall height and impervious surface limits at 7161 Rosewood Ave NW (Southside Twp).
• Michele & Nathan Danielson: variance to build a new single-family dwelling within shoreland and side yard setbacks, plus a septic system within property line setback at 14183 68th St NW (Southside Twp).
• Philip & Margaret Kariniemi: variance to construct an addition to an existing home within shoreland and side yard setbacks at 15339 76th St NW (Southside Twp).
• RHL Inc.: variance to construct a digital pylon sign within road right-of-way setback at 3637 148th St NW (Silver Creek Twp).

The Board of Adjustment approved Bludorn Builders' request for a storage building variance at 7161 Rosewood Ave NW, conditioned on impervious surface coverage not exceeding 25% and a stormwater management plan. The motion passed with a vote of 4-1. No decision was recorded for the Danielson property in these minutes.

• Approved storage building variance (conditioned on ≤25% impervious coverage and stormwater plan) (4-1)

Wright County Board

The Board of Commissioners will meet to adopt the 2027 budget schedule and discuss potential changes to the fees for service schedule. The meeting includes reviews of charitable gambling applications and updates on drainage management plans.

• Adoption of the Budget Schedule for 2027 Budget
• Setting a public hearing date for changes in the Fees for Service Schedule
• Approval of four charitable gambling applications for Silver Bullet Saddle Club
• Scheduling a public hearing on the partial abandonment of Judicial Ditch #1
• Approval of the plat of Enclave at Lake IDA in Silver Creek Township

The Wright County Board adopted the 2027 budget schedule and several budget amendments, including funding for highway projects and jail debt. It approved four charitable gambling applications for the Silver Bullet Saddle Club and a large‑group assembly permit for a motorcycle event. The board also scheduled a public hearing on a ditch abandonment, set a closed IT‑security session, and adopted two resolutions recognizing employee and work‑zone awareness weeks.

• Adopt 2027 budget schedule (4-0)
• Approve Budget Amendment 31 for Highway TH55 evaluation and design (4-0)
• Approve Budget Amendment 32 for Highway cone splitter and tools (4-0)
• Approve four Charitable Gambling Applications for Silver Bullet Saddle Club (4-0)
• Approve Large Group Assembly Permit for Tony Aurentz XC Motorcycle Event in Cokato (4-0)
• Schedule public hearing on partial abandonment of Judicial Ditch #1 for June 16, 2026 (4-0)
• Schedule closed session on IT security for April 28, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. (4-0)
• Adopt Resolution 26‑34 recognizing Correctional Officers and Employee Week (4-0)

Planning Commission

The Wright County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on nine land-use applications. Items include several rezoning petitions from agricultural to residential designations, conditional use permits for subdivisions, and interim use permits for a contractor's yard, auto repair business, and a riding academy amendment. The commission will also approve minutes from the previous meeting.

• Steve Bruggeman requests rezoning of 42.77 acres at 10521 Douglas Ave NW from AG to A/R with a Planned Unit Development overlay
• Duane Rolstad petitions to rezone 48.49 acres at 158 Halsey Ave SE from AG to Suburban Residential (R-2a)
• Jason Carlson seeks rezoning of property at 675 Bolton Ave SW from AG to A/R
• Michael Klein requests a conditional use permit for a platted 2-lot residential subdivision at 13924 100th St NW
• Marlon Fehn seeks an interim use permit for a contractor's yard with a 15,660 sq ft building at 6734 Edmonson Ave NE

The commission adopted the minutes from the March 26, 2026 meeting by unanimous vote. It then voted unanimously to recommend that the County Board approve rezoning of 10521 Douglas Ave NW from General Agriculture to Agricultural/Residential with a Residential‑Recreational Shorelands District Overlay and to establish a Standard Planned Unit Development overlay.

• Adopted March 26, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended rezoning of 10521 Douglas Ave NW to Agricultural/Residential with S‑2 overlay and PUD (unanimous)

County Board Workshops

The Wright County Board will discuss several updates, including a library year‑end report, a brush‑chipping partnership update, and a vacant Economic Development Authority position. The Planning & Zoning Department will give an update on building permits, a township MOU and grant program, hazardous household waste operations, and hauler enforcement. The board will then review and recommend adoption of the 2027 budget timeline and calendar.

• Great River Regional Library 2025 year‑end report
• Residential Brush Chipping Partnership update
• Economic Development Authority vacant position
• Planning & Zoning Department update (permits, township MOU, HHW analysis, hauler enforcement)
• Review and recommend adoption of 2027 budget timeline and calendar

Health & Human Services Board and Advisory Committees

The Wright County Health & Human Services Board will approve the agenda and March minutes. It will hear a presentation on the 2024/2025 MDH annual reporting and the development of the 2026 Performance Management System. Additional discussion will cover environmental health topics, including the water lab, and a review of bylaws. The meeting will also include new, old, and other business items.

• Presentation on 2024/2025 MDH Annual Reporting & 2026 Performance Management System (Joel Torkelson)
• Environmental Health discussion – Water Lab (Laura Walter)
• Bylaws review (Sarah Grosshuesch)
• Approval of agenda and March minutes
• New, old, and other business items

Wright County Board

The Board of Wright County Commissioners will meet to discuss budget amendments, drainage system records, and highway right-of-way plats. The body is also deciding on a floodplain overlay district ordinance and a construction agreement with the City of St. Michael.

• Ordinance 26-1 amending the Floodplain Overlay District
• Up to $60,000 from Ag & Drainage Grant Assistance Fund for Wright County Ditch 34 Project
• Final payment of $368,758.09 to S M Hentges & Sons, Inc. for Contract No. 2304
• Award of Contract No. 26-08 for CSAH 36 Federal reconstruction project
• Cost-split agreement with Hennepin County for CR 139 (County Line Road) pavement improvements

The Wright County Board adopted several resolutions and approvals, including awarding Contract No. 26-08 for the CSAH 36 Federal Reconstruction Project. All motions were passed unanimously (4-0) with Commissioner Schoen absent. The board also approved multiple highway right‑of‑way plats, budget amendments, and a $60,000 grant for Ditch 34.

• Award Contract No. 26-08 for CSAH 36 Federal Reconstruction (4-0)
• Adopt Resolution 26-28 approving right‑of‑way plat for CSAH 19 & 30th St NE (4-0)
• Adopt Resolution 26-29 approving right‑of‑way plat for CSAH 37 CP 086-037-211 (4-0)
• Adopt Resolution 26-30 approving right‑of‑way plat for CSAH 37 CP 086-037-262 (4-0)
• Approve up to $60,000 from Ag & Drainage Grant for Ditch 34 Project (4-0)
• Approve Budget Amendments 23‑28 covering plow, election equipment, Albertville Outpost, 49ers Training, CDC Funding, and SCORE (4-0 each)
• Approve Resolution 26-31 final payment of $368,758.09 to S M Hentges & Sons (4-0)
• Adopt Ordinance 26-1 amending Floodplain Overlay District (4-0)

Board of Adjustment

The Wright County Board of Adjustment is meeting to review requests for zoning variances and a lot line adjustment. The board will decide on building height and setback exceptions and the re-establishment of a public right-of-way.

• Variance request for 2981 62nd St NW to build a storage building exceeding sidewall height and road setback
• Variance request for 1768 Donnelly Dr NW for an accessory building exceeding one story and 6/12 roof pitch
• Lot line adjustment and replatting for 6735-6787 Orth Av NW and 14059 67th St NW to re-establish the Orth Ave public right-of-way

The Board approved Laura Weber's request for a 24 × 33 ft storage building with a 17 ft 7 in sidewall height and a 4¾:12 roof pitch, adding stormwater, headroom, and impervious‑surface conditions. The Board also approved Gregg Sarkinen's request for a 28 × 40 ft storage building with a 10:12 roof pitch, requiring compliance with floodplain standards. Both motions passed with recorded vote tallies. No decision was recorded for the James Maleska item before the minutes cut off.

• Approved Laura Weber storage building variance (AYE: Mol, Vick, Aarestad & Maue; NAY: Neumann)
• Approved Gregg Sarkinen storage building variance (AYE: Vick, Aarestad & Maue; NAY: Neumann & Mol)

Planning Commission

The Wright County Planning Commission will act on the March 5, 2026 minutes and hold public hearings on several land‑use proposals. Items include a Conditional Use Permit for G&M Outdoor Services at 2890 Donnelly Dr NW, rezoning petitions for 10521 Douglas Ave NW and 158 Halsey Ave SE, and a proposed amendment to Chapter 155.056(C)(2) floodplain regulations.

• Conditional Use Permit petition for G&M Outdoor Services, 2890 Donnelly Dr NW (land alteration >50 cu yd in shore impact zone)
• Rezoning petition for 10521 Douglas Ave NW to Agricultural/Residential with S‑2 overlay and Standard Planned Unit Development overlay
• Rezoning petition for 158 Halsey Ave SE to Suburban Residential‑a with S‑2 overlay
• Proposed amendment to Chapter 155.056(C)(2) floodplain regulations
• Action on March 5, 2026 minutes

The commission adopted the March 5, 2026 meeting minutes by unanimous vote. It approved a Conditional Use Permit for G&M Outdoor Services to move about 86 cubic yards of material and build retaining walls with specific conditions, also unanimously. The commission voted to continue Steve Bruggeman's rezoning request to the April 16, 2026 meeting. No final decision was made on Duane Rolstad's rezoning proposal.

• Adopted March 5, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for G&M Outdoor Services (unanimous)
• Continued Steve Bruggeman rezoning request to April 16, 2026 meeting (unanimous)

Wright County Board

The Board of Commissioners will conduct a public hearing and vote on changes to the 2026 Fees for Service schedule. The meeting also includes awarding several highway preservation contracts and discussing park improvements.

• Public hearing and vote on 2026 Fees for Service Schedule Changes
• Awarding of 2026 Pavement Preservation, Seal Coat, and Pavement Markings contracts
• Awarding of Montissippi County Park Improvements contract to Custom Builders Inc.
• Denial of rezoning application for 11.63 acres (PID 208-200-362105) from Agricultural/Residential to Suburban Residential
• Final payment of $70,370.78 to Structural Specialties, Inc. for Contract 2404

The Wright County Board adopted a resolution proclaiming March 17, 2026 as Gene Janikula Day. It approved the 2026 Fees for Service Schedule Changes and denied a rezoning application for 11.63 acres. Several highway and infrastructure contracts were awarded, and a personnel board appointment was confirmed.

• Adopted Resolution 26-21 proclaiming Gene Janikula Day (4-0)
• Approved 2026 Fees for Service Schedule Changes (4-0)
• Denied rezoning application for 11.63 acres from AR to R2a (4-0)
• Awarded 2026 Pavement Preservation Contract to Knife River Corp (4-0)
• Awarded 2026 Seal Coat Contract to Allied Blacktop Co (4-0)
• Appointed Laureen Bodin to Wright County Personnel Board of Appeals (3‑yr term) (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 26-22 to enter MnDOT Contract #1062556 (4-0)
• Approved final payment of $70,370.78 to Structural Specialties, Inc. (Resolution 26-26) (4-0)

Health & Human Services Board and Advisory Committees

The Wright County Health & Human Services Advisory Committee will approve the January 12 minutes and review the agenda. Members will hear a leadership presentation, a safety policy presentation, and updates from the Mental Health Advisory Council and the Public Health Task Force. A financial report will be presented by Jim O'Dell, followed by an open forum and a brief ride‑along discussion.

• Approve 2026-01-12 HHSAC minutes
• Leadership presentation by Mike MacMillan
• Safety policy presentation by Mike MacMillan
• Mental Health Advisory Council update
• Financial report presented by Jim O'Dell