Wright County public meetings in 2021

Wright County Board

The Board is reviewing year-end financial transfers to cover deficit balances for various county ditch accounts and other funds. The meeting also includes decisions on zoning requests, infrastructure payments, and department restructuring.

• Proposed $1,680,585.99 transfer from General Fund to County Ditch accounts
• Proposed $240,000.00 advance from General Fund to Historian, Soil and Water, and Trust and Agency funds
• Rezoning request for Estate Development Corporation in Franklin Twp. from General Agriculture to Agricultural-Residential/Rural Planned Unit Development
• Payment of $196,457.64 to Blackstone Contractors, LLC for County Ditch #10
• Payment of $143,173.76 to Molnau Trucking, Inc. for culverts on County Highways 30, 6, and 5

The Wright County Board approved a contract with Flaherty & Hood for 2022 legislative services, continuing a relationship since 2018. The board also approved a restructuring of the Administration Department, creating two Assistant County Administrator positions and a centralized projects division. All actions were approved unanimously.

• Approved Flaherty & Hood Proposal for 2022 Legislative Services (5-0)
• Approved restructuring of Administration Department (5-0)
• Approved Agreement No. 21-57 with City of Delano for intersection improvements on County Highway 30 and Darrow Ave SE (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including 2022 tobacco licenses, ARP fund reimbursements, and county ditch transfers (5-0)
• Approved minutes from December 21, 2021 meeting (5-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (5-0)

Wright County Board

The Wright County Board is meeting to approve a resolution regarding a multistate opioid settlement and a salt purchase agreement with local cities and townships. The board will also consider reimbursement of American Rescue Plan Act funds and various administrative appointments and licenses.

• Resolution to authorize staff to execute documents on Multistate Opioid Settlement
• MOU with City of Cokato, City of Albertville, City of Waverly, and Township of Cokato for salt storage/purchase
• Reimbursement of ARP funds including $6,139.64 for emergency paid sick leave and $2,013.70 for clean water
• 2022 tobacco licenses for Olson's Truck Stop, Buddha Glass, Westside Liquor, and AR Vapes
• Warrants issued between December 8 and December 14, 2021 totaling $4,127,909.45

The Wright County Board approved a 10-year extension of the Local Option Sales Tax (LOST) for transportation, with a public hearing planned for February 2022. The board also approved resolutions to participate in the multistate opioid settlement and set per diems for various boards and commissions. Several consent agenda items were approved, including charitable gambling applications and tobacco licenses.

• Approved 10-year extension of Local Option Sales Tax (LOST) for transportation (consensus)
• Approved resolution to authorize county staff to execute documents for multistate opioid settlement (5-0)
• Set per diem for approved committees at $50 (4-1, Kaczmarek opposing)
• Set per diems at $120 for Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment, $50 for all other boards (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items including charitable gambling applications, tobacco licenses, and ARP fund reimbursements (5-0)
• Approved position replacements for Office Tech II and Planning and Zoning positions (5-0)
• Scheduled Committee of the Whole meeting to discuss Planning and Zoning structure (5-0)
• Approved memo of understanding for salt storage/purchase with several cities and townships (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is discussing proposed changes to solar energy farm and system requirements, including setbacks and decommissioning. The body is also reviewing several zoning requests and conditional use permits for residential and commercial projects.

• Proposed Ordinance Amendment 21-5 regarding solar energy farm thresholds and setbacks
• Conditional Use Permit for a kennel, boarding, and day care facility at 12009 Banyon Avenue NW
• Rezoning request for a Rural Planned Unit Development at 11216 Eastwood Avenue SE
• Conditional Use Permit for a residential treatment and recovery facility at 8150 20th Street SE
• Rezoning of 85 acres and a permit for an eight-lot subdivision on Davern Avenue NE

The Wright County Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit for a kennel at 12009 Banyon Avenue NW with conditions including a maximum of 7 adult dogs and termination upon transfer of ownership. They also recommended approval of a rezoning for a planned unit development at 11216 Eastwood Avenue SE and approved a conditional use permit for a winery at 15925 105th St. NW. A rezoning request for 20 acres at 63rd Street NW was withdrawn by the applicant.

• Approved kennel CUP for up to 7 dogs with conditions (unanimous)
• Recommended rezoning to A/R and PUD for Estate Development Corp (unanimous)
• Approved winery CUP with max 50 people, no amplified music (unanimous)
• Approved findings for MN Teen Challenge CUP with language strike (4-1)
• Approved 8-lot subdivision CUP for Dennis Havel (unanimous)
• Dismissed Wurm rezoning request at applicant's request (unanimous)
• Recommended solar ordinance amendments minus one-mile setback (3-0, 2 abstained)

Wright County Board

The Board is deciding on the 2022 budget, property tax levy, and salaries for the County Attorney, Sheriff, and Board members. The meeting also includes approvals for various grant applications and infrastructure projects.

• Grant applications for Otsego Maintenance Shop Expansion ($1,600,000) and Clearwater Watermain Looping ($70,828)
• Purchase of NetApp Storage from Insight for $355,435.61
• Request for Proposal (RFP) for the construction of a dental clinic space
• Grant requests for Schroeder Park ($300k), Montissippi Park ($75k), and Bertram Chain of Lakes Regional Park ($50k)
• Resolution for a Clean Water Partnership Loan for resident subsurface sewage treatment system upgrades

The Wright County Board approved the 2022 budget and property tax levy, and set 2022 salaries for the County Attorney, Sheriff, and County Board members with a 5.4% increase. The board also authorized grant applications for parks projects, approved a Clean Water Partnership loan application, and approved several consent agenda items including IT purchases and appointments.

• Adopted 2022 budget (5-0)
• Adopted 2022 property tax levy (5-0)
• Set County Attorney salary at $170,747.20 (5-0)
• Set County Board salary at $53,809.60 (4-1, Daleiden opposing)
• Set Sheriff salary at $170,206.40 (5-0)
• Authorized Parks and Recreation to apply for three MN DNR grants (5-0)
• Adopted resolution approving Clean Water Partnership loan application (5-0)
• Approved $355,435.61 purchase for NetApp storage (consent agenda)

Health & Human Services Board and Advisory Committees

The Health & Human Services Board is meeting to approve service contract renewals and annual policy and procedures. The board will also review an employee engagement survey and receive an update on waiver case management.

• $160K MDH Workforce Development Board Grant for COVID Response
• Two-year renewal for REM Semi Independent Living Services (SILS)
• Two-year renewal for Treehouse, Inc. services for teens in transition
• Annual approval of HHS Policy & Procedures
• Appointment of Kelly Lundgren and Bonita Bryant to advisory committees

The Wright County Health & Human Services Board approved the consent agenda, including two-year contract renewals for REM Semi Independent Living Services and Treehouse, Inc., a $160K MDH Workforce Development Grant for COVID Response, and new advisory committee appointments. The board also approved six new hires and adopted December 8 as Health & Human Services Day. No substantive policy decisions were made beyond these approvals.

• Approved consent agenda including contract renewals and $160K grant (unanimous)
• Approved new hires for social worker, office technician, public health nurse, and case aide positions
• Adopted December 8 as Health & Human Services Day via roll call vote
• Approved minutes of 2021-11-08 meeting
• Approved agenda as presented

Board of Adjustment

The Wright County Board of Adjustment is meeting to review requests for variances from land usage and zoning ordinances. These requests include proposals for new residential construction, garage additions, and livestock facilities.

• Variance request for a new dwelling and septic system at 14926 62nd Street NW
• Variance request for a 16' x 22' attached garage at 3693 Hendricks Dr. NW
• Variance request to reestablish a feedlot with 10 or more animal units at 815 Greer Avenue NW
• Variance request to use an existing building for two horses at 5483 22nd St. SE

The Wright County Board of Adjustment approved variances for new or expanded dwellings near lakes for the Frye, Schmidt, and Graham properties, each with conditions. A feedlot variance request by Melissa C. Shelton was dismissed at the applicant's request. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved variance for Frye dwelling replacement near Lake Sylvia, with stormwater plan condition (unanimous)
• Approved variance for Schmidt attached garage near Henshaw Lake, with shed relocation condition (unanimous)
• Approved variance for Graham to house two horses in existing building near Rockford (unanimous)
• Dismissed Shelton feedlot variance petition at applicant's request (unanimous)

Wright County Board

The Board of Wright County Commissioners is meeting to conduct a budget presentation and overview for 2022. The meeting includes a dedicated period for public comment regarding the 2022 budget and certified levy.

• 2022 Budget Overview
• Public comment on 2022 Budget/Certified Levy
• 2022 Budget Presentation

The Wright County Board met in special session for the annual budget and certified levy public hearing, presenting the proposed 2022 budget of $164,809,743 and a levy of $87,257,925 (a 5.75% increase from 2021). No formal decisions were made during the hearing; it was a public comment session. The meeting adjourned without voting on the budget or levy.

• Held public hearing on proposed 2022 budget and levy (no vote taken)
• Presented proposed 2022 budget of $164,809,743 and levy of $87,257,925 (5.75% increase)

Wright County Board

The Board is considering property acquisitions and condemnation for the reconstruction of CSAH 19 in St. Michael. The meeting includes public hearings on a tobacco ordinance amendment, service fee changes, and a court-ordered abatement. The body will also review several grant applications and personnel agreements.

• Purchase of three properties and condemnation of 7 parcels for CSAH 19 reconstruction
• Purchase of 48 OmniBallot Assistive Voting Devices for $206,348.00
• American Rescue Plan requests: $200,000 for community dental care and $40,000 for County Ditch #22
• Public hearing for court ordered abatements at 413 Coburn Avenue NW, Chatham Township
• Increase of Community Health Board Grant for COVID response from $746,036.00 to $1,425,344.00

The Wright County Board approved a condemnation resolution for seven unsigned parcels of right-of-way needed for the CSAH 19 reconstruction project in St. Michael, with a 5-0 roll call vote. The board also approved the purchase of 48 OmniBallot assistive voting devices for $206,348 and adopted a resolution to apply for state Voting Equipment Grant (VEGA-3) funding. Additionally, the board adopted Tobacco Ordinance Amendment 21-4, effective January 1, 2022, and approved changes to the 2022 Fees for Service schedule.

• Approved condemnation resolution for 7 unsigned parcels on CSAH 19, St. Michael (5-0)
• Approved purchase of 48 OmniBallot assistive voting devices for $206,348 (5-0)
• Approved application for VEGA-3 voting equipment grant funding (5-0)
• Adopted Tobacco Ordinance Amendment 21-4, effective Jan 1, 2022 (5-0)
• Adopted 2022 Fees for Service schedule changes (5-0)
• Approved $5,773.37 assessment for court-ordered abatement at 413 Coburn Ave. NW (5-0)
• Approved findings requiring environmental assessment worksheet for MBE Gravel and Sand Mine (4-1, Wetter opposed)
• Approved resolutions for Crow River Regional Trail Phase 2 grant application (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Wright County Planning Commission is meeting to consider several land-use petitions. These include requests for rezoning agricultural land to residential use and various conditional use permits for businesses and facilities.

• Gerald Stockham: Rezoning 12081 Duffield Avenue NW to Agricultural-Residential for a four-lot subdivision
• Minnesota Teen Challenge, Inc.: Conditional Use Permit for a residential treatment and recovery facility at 8150 20th Street SE
• Sara J. Helman: Conditional Use Permit for a kennel, boarding, and day care facility at 12009 Banyon Avenue NW
• Diana M. Jacks: Conditional Use Permit for commercial ag tourism and a Christmas tree farm at 11525 County Road 17 Avenue SE
• B. McNamara Inc.: Renewal of a Conditional Use Permit for sand and gravel mining at 243 35th Street NE

Health & Human Services Board and Advisory Committees

The Health & Human Services Advisory Committee is meeting to tour the New Government Center Building. The committee is also approving the minutes from the September 22, 2021 meeting via email.

• Tour of the New Government Center Building
• Approval of 2021-09-22 minutes

The committee approved the minutes from the September 22, 2021 meeting via electronic voting, with the motion carried. The vote was conducted by email during the week of November 4-16, 2021. Nine members voted yes, while the chair and two other members were excused. The meeting also included a tour of the new Government Center building.

• Approved the 2021-09-22 meeting minutes via electronic voting, motion carried
• Voted yes: Goodrum, Dahlman, Husom, Mader, Nagel, Nibbe, Marquez, Tyler, Antl
• Conducted a tour of the new Government Center building (no decision recorded)

Wright County Board

The Wright County Board will discuss the allocation of American Rescue Plan Act (ARP) funds and various personnel agreements. The body is also deciding on infrastructure payments for ditch improvements and a rezoning request in Silver Creek Township.

• Approval of $70,000 in ARP funds for Clean Water and $4,204.74 for administrative and COVID-19 public health expenses
• Payment applications for Blackstone Contractors, LLC totaling $422,352.79 and a $3,448.00 change order for County Ditch #10
• Proposed rezoning of approximately 40 acres from AG General Agricultural to A/R Agricultural-Residential for Gerald Stockham
• Renewal of tobacco licenses for five Dollar General stores and a liquor license for Fountain Hill Winery & Vineyard, LLC
• Partial payment of $24,985.16 to Molnau Trucking, Inc. for culvert contracts on County Highways 30, 6, and 5

The Wright County Board voted 3-2 to require an Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) for MBE, Inc.'s proposed mining operation at State Hwy. 25 and County Road 113 in Buffalo Township. The board also approved consent agenda items including budget amendments, ARP fund reimbursements, and several 2022 health insurance MOAs. A Committee of the Whole meeting was set for November 29 to discuss the Assistant County Administrator position.

• Approved EAW for MBE, Inc. mining request (3-2)
• Approved consent agenda minus items A2, B3, B6, B7 (5-0)
• Approved budget amendment for new Deputy Recorder (5-0)
• Approved ARP fund reimbursements totaling $74,610.95 (5-0)
• Approved 2022 health insurance MOAs with multiple unions (5-0)
• Set Committee of the Whole for Nov 29 to discuss Assistant County Administrator (5-0)
• Accepted $3,504 donation from Cedar Lake Conservation Club (5-0)
• Authorized recording of Indian Lookout 2nd Addition and Hannah's Landing (5-0)

Health & Human Services Board and Advisory Committees

The Mental Health Advisory Council is meeting to introduce new members and staff. The body will review sub-committee reports and discuss unmet needs and possible solutions.

• Introduction of Youth Services Supervisor Tarynn Anderson
• Introduction of new members Dallas O’Dell, Samantha Bavage, and Caroline Malone
• MAPP (Mobilizing for Action through Planning and Partnership) updates
• Public Health Suicide Prevention Grant Award updates

The Wright County Mental Health Advisory Council met and approved the agenda and previous meeting minutes. The council discussed community staffing shortages, mental health facility capacity, and transportation issues, but took no formal action items. Several organizations provided updates on services and training opportunities.

• Approved meeting agenda (motion by Commissioner Daleiden, second Tammi D.)
• Approved minutes from 09/14/2021 (motion by Cathy E., second Katie Z.)
• Adjourned meeting (motion by Sandy Greninger, second Katie Z.)

Health & Human Services Board and Advisory Committees

The Health & Human Services Board is reviewing service agreements for MFIP/DWP and a biennial service agreement with DHS. The board is also discussing a letter of need for the Sobriety First Treatment Center in Monticello under new ownership.

• Letter of need for Sobriety First Treatment Center in Monticello under new ownership by Caren Remus
• Agreement for MFIP/DWP services between Wright County and CMJTS (2022-01-01 to 2022-12-31)
• County MFIP biennial service agreement (2022-01-01 to 2023-12-31)
• Grant-funded travel to Washington D.C. for Community Anti-Drug Coalition of America National Leadership Forum
• 2021 3rd Quarter Financial Report

The Wright County Health & Human Services Board approved a letter of need supporting Sobriety First Treatment Center's continued services under new ownership, and approved the consent agenda with one item removed for discussion. The board also approved the October minutes and an amended agenda, and received reports on public health funding, performance metrics, and financial status.

• Approved 2021-10-11 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved agenda as amended, removing Wright 2 School Program item (motion carried)
• Approved consent agenda items B-G, removing Item A for discussion (motion carried)
• Approved Letter of Need for Sobriety First Treatment Center (motion carried)

Health & Human Services Board and Advisory Committees

The Public Health Task Force met via Zoom to review updates on the Dental Center and COVID-19 vaccines. The board also discussed the Drug Free Communities Grant and introduced a new Public Health Nurse.

• Dental Center and Dental Coordinator updates from Greg Wise
• COVID-19 Vaccine update from Jacob Anson
• Drug Free Communities Grant discussion with Lori Blaukat
• Introduction of Public Health Nurse Paige Sangren-Kelsey Collier

The Public Health Task Force met on November 8, 2021, and approved the agenda and October minutes unanimously. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting consisted of updates on the new public health nurse, the dental center's progress, and COVID-19 vaccine clinics for children aged 5-11. Membership changes were also discussed, with some non-attending members being removed.

• Approved agenda with addition and postponement (unanimous)
• Approved October minutes (unanimous)
• Removed members who did not respond to attendance inquiries

Board of Adjustment

The Wright County Board of Adjustment is meeting to review requests for zoning variances. The board will consider proposals regarding residential building expansions, property divisions, and land entitlements.

• Variance for an open staircase in a guest house at 1846 110th St. SE
• Variance for a new dwelling and septic system at 14926 62nd Street NW
• Variance for a garage replacement and second-story addition at 46 Aladdin Circle NW
• Variance for two property divisions along 90th Street NE
• Variance for an 11-acre division for a solar farm on 85th Street NW

The Wright County Board of Adjustment approved seven variance requests and continued one for a site inspection. The continued item was the Frye request to replace a dwelling on Lake Sylvia, with the board wanting to see the property before deciding. All other requests were approved unanimously, including several land divisions and one denial adoption.

• Adopted Notice and Order of Denial for Anderson after-the-fact variance (unanimous)
• Continued Frye Lake Sylvia dwelling replacement for site inspection (unanimous)
• Approved Husom second-story addition and foyer (unanimous)
• Approved McAdams two 1-per-40 entitlement divisions (unanimous)
• Approved Beisner 11-acre solar farm division with 33-ft access strip (unanimous)
• Approved Kariniemi 10.35-acre division, determined 4 entitlements (unanimous)
• Approved Marquette 3-part farm division (unanimous)
• Approved Brose property line adjustment (unanimous)

Wright County Board

The Wright County Board is meeting to decide on several American Rescue Plan grant applications and program requests. The board will also consider tobacco license renewals and personnel agreements.

• American Rescue Plan grants: $150,000 for Auxiliary Emergency Assistance, $75,000 for Safe Families volunteer recruitment, and $76,479 for Howard Lake meter replacement
• Operation Living Hope program request for $15,000
• Renewal of 2021 tobacco licenses for 17 vendors including Cub Foods, Holiday Stationstores, and Walmart
• Appointment of Sandy Greninger to the Planning Commission
• Bids for basin and grade stabilization on the North Fork of the Crow River

The Wright County Board approved a $148,517.45 bid from Ashwill Companies for the Hillmeyer basin and grade stabilization project on the North Fork of the Crow River, with a completion deadline of December 31, 2021. The board also accepted $231,332 in state Aquatic Invasive Species prevention funds, delegated to the Soil and Water Conservation District, and adopted a resolution establishing a new Joint Drainage Authority for Joint Ditch #35. Additionally, the board approved the appointment of Elizabeth 'Betsy' Larson as Chief Deputy Attorney and approved the consent agenda, which included grant applications, tobacco license renewals, and ARP fund reimbursements.

• Accepted $148,517.45 bid from Ashwill Companies for Hillmeyer project (5-0)
• Accepted and delegated $231,332 AIS funds to SWCD (5-0)
• Adopted resolution for Joint Ditch #35 Joint Drainage Authority (5-0)
• Approved appointment of Elizabeth 'Betsy' Larson as Chief Deputy Attorney (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including grant applications and tobacco license renewals (5-0)
• Approved minutes from 10-26-21 meeting (5-0)
• Scheduled Committee of the Whole for Nov 29, 2021 to discuss elected official salaries (5-0)
• Scheduled Board Retreat for Dec 3, 2021 (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Wright County Planning Commission is considering several conditional use permits and rezoning requests. The meeting includes reviews for a solar farm, a sand and gravel mining operation, and various residential and business land uses.

• Petition for a 1 MW Solar Farm on 9.8 acres in Monticello Twp. (MN CSG 10, LLC)
• Petition to mine sand and gravel from 32 acres in Buffalo Twp. (MBE, INC.)
• Rezoning of 85 acres for an eight-lot subdivision on Davern Avenue NE (Dennis G. Havel)
• Petition for a residential treatment and recovery facility in Rockford Twp. (Minnesota Teen Challenge, Inc.)
• Action to accept the final plat of Hannahs Landing (Kami Holding)

The Wright County Planning Commission approved a 1 MW solar farm with 19 conditions, several conditional use permits for contractor yards and a beauty shop, and a land alteration for a private boat launch. It recommended approval of a rezoning to the County Board and continued the Minnesota Teen Challenge treatment facility request to November 18 for a site inspection and further input. The commission also continued two other items and approved the final plat of Hannahs Landing.

• Approved 1 MW solar farm CUP for MN CSG 10, LLC with 19 conditions (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Gerald Stockham rezoning to A/R (unanimous)
• Continued Gerald Stockham subdivision request to Nov 18 (unanimous)
• Approved contractor's yard CUP for Terry P. Galle (unanimous)
• Approved contractor's yard CUP for Ryan M. Bresnahan (unanimous)
• Approved beauty shop home occupation CUP for Denise M. Ferrell-Beckala (unanimous)
• Approved private boat launch land alteration for Donovan L. DesMarais with 5 conditions (unanimous)
• Continued Minnesota Teen Challenge CUP to Nov 18 for site inspection (unanimous)

Wright County Board

The Wright County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss administrative approvals, personnel changes in Health and Human Services, and highway operations. The board is deciding on a law enforcement coverage contract for the City of Otsego for 2022-2023 and renewing several tobacco licenses.

• Law enforcement coverage contract with the City of Otsego for 2022-2023
• Renewal of 2021 tobacco licenses for 17 businesses
• Reimbursement of American Rescue Plan Act (ARP) funds totaling $9,912.60
• Authorization for the County Administrator to approve gravel purchases for Highway Department operations
• MOU with International Union of Operating Engineers Local 49ers for 10-hour work days

The Wright County Board approved the consent agenda, including a memorandum of understanding for ten-hour workdays, tobacco license renewals, ARP fund reimbursements, and a law enforcement contract with Otsego. The board also reviewed a proposed solar ordinance amendment and recommended adding language about ordinance violations before referring it to the Planning Commission for a public hearing.

• Approved consent agenda items including MOU for ten-hour workdays (5-0)
• Approved renewal of 2021 tobacco licenses for multiple businesses (5-0)
• Approved ARP fund reimbursements totaling $9,915.93 (5-0)
• Approved law enforcement coverage contract with City of Otsego for 2022-2023 (5-0)
• Approved combining two vacant .5 FTE Social Worker positions into 1.0 FTE (5-0)
• Approved position replacements for Eligibility Specialist and Social Worker (5-0)
• Approved authorization for County Administrator to approve gravel purchase (5-0)
• Recommended adding 'and ordinance violations' to solar ordinance and referring to Planning Commission (5-0)

Wright County Board

The Board is reviewing several infrastructure projects including highway reconstructions and turn lane installations. Financial actions include approving American Rescue Plan Act reimbursements and a transfer of $40,828.75 to the Capital Improvements Fund. Personnel matters involve position replacements in Planning & Zoning and Health & Human Services.

• Transfer of $40,828.75 from Human Services Fund to Capital Improvements Fund
• Developer's Agreement for a turn and bypass lane on County Highway 18 in Albertville
• Agreement No. 21-55 for CSAH 19 reconstruction in Saint Michael
• Agreement No. 21-58 for CSAH 38 turn lanes at the 'Street C'/Marlowe Ave NE intersection
• Reimbursement of $4,323.49 in American Rescue Plan Act funds

The Wright County Board approved revisions to Sections 300 & 400 of the Wright County Personnel Handbook and adopted the revised Emergency Paid Sick Leave (EPSL) Policy, both by 5-0 votes. The board also approved several agreements, including a contract for law enforcement coverage with the City of Rockford for 2022-2023, and a developer's agreement for a turn and bypass lane along County Highway 18. A request from the City of Howard Lake to waive a statutory notice and comment period for a Tax Increment Financing district was discussed but no formal action was taken.

• Approved revisions to Personnel Handbook Sections 300 & 400 (5-0)
• Adopted revised Emergency Paid Sick Leave Policy (5-0)
• Approved contract for law enforcement coverage with City of Rockford for 2022-2023 (consent agenda)
• Approved developer's agreement for turn and bypass lane along County Highway 18 (consent agenda)
• Approved Agreement No. 21-55 for CSAH 19 reconstruction in St. Michael (5-0)
• Approved Agreement No. 21-58 with City of Otsego for turn lanes on CSAH 38 (5-0)
• Approved appointment and oath of Lindsey R. Danielson as Assistant County Attorney (5-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for Fees for Service Schedule changes for Nov. 30, 2021 (5-0)

Health & Human Services Board and Advisory Committees

The Health & Human Services Board is meeting to approve personnel appointments and a task force reappointment. The board will also receive an update on the status of the opioid settlement.

• Reappointment of Jason Franzen to the Public Health Task Force
• Approval of six new hires, including social workers and eligibility specialists
• Update on opioid settlement status
• Request to cancel the October 25, 2021 meeting

The Wright County Health & Human Services Board voted 3-1 with one abstention to decline Jason Franzen's fourth-term reappointment to the Public Health Task Force, citing 41% attendance from 2019-2021. The board also approved the consent agenda (minus the pulled item), approved the September minutes, adopted a proclamation for County and Tribal Financial Worker and Case Aide Day, and noted new hires and an employee of the month. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Declined Jason Franzen's reappointment to Public Health Task Force (3-1, 1 abstention)
• Approved consent agenda except pulled item (motion carried)
• Approved 2021-09-13 minutes (motion carried)
• Adopted Governor Walz's proclamation for County and Tribal Financial Worker and Case Aide Day (motion carried)

Health & Human Services Board and Advisory Committees

The Public Health Task Force is meeting to review health reports and receive updates on local initiatives. The body will discuss the 2019 Disease Report and the status of the Dental Center. Members will also review COVID-19 updates and the allocation of opioid settlement funds.

• 2019 Disease Report Summary
• Dental Center Update
• Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP) Update
• COVID update
• Opioid Settlement Funds

The Public Health Task Force meeting on October 11, 2021, was primarily informational, with no formal decisions or votes taken. Members heard updates on disease reports, the dental center, emergency preparedness, COVID-19, and opioid settlement funds. The agenda and June minutes were approved unanimously.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved June minutes (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Wright County Board of Adjustment is meeting to review requests for zoning variances and lot adjustments. The items include proposals for new home construction, building expansions, and land divisions across several townships.

• TJB Homes, Inc. request to replace a 555 sq. ft. cabin with a 1,568 sq. ft. dwelling at 6247 Pilger Avenue NW
• Ray D. Wolf request for a 543 sq. ft. addition and new septic system at 14223 – 68th St. NW
• Mark G. Meredith request to add 10 acres to existing parcels at 7571 Redwood Ave. NW
• Alex Jordan request to build a 50' x 104' machine shed at 252 – 36th St. SW
• Craig D. McAdams request for two '1 per 40 entitlement' divisions at 693 – 90th St. NE

The Wright County Board of Adjustment approved variances for a dwelling expansion, a land addition, a new home, and a lot line adjustment, each with conditions. A request for a machine shed variance was denied, and two other petitions were continued or dismissed. The board also approved the previous meeting's minutes with an amendment.

• Approved variance for Ray D. Wolf's dwelling expansion with gutters condition (unanimous)
• Approved Mark G. Meredith's land addition with parcel combination condition (4-1, Mol opposed)
• Approved Arvin E. Senne's new dwelling variance with 300 sq ft hard surface limit (unanimous)
• Denied Alex Jordan's machine shed variance (2-3)
• Continued Craig D. McAdams' variance to November 5, 2021 (unanimous)
• Continued Rich & Trista Anderson's after-the-fact variance to November 5, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved Lynne Crandall's lot line adjustment with parcel combination condition (unanimous)
• Dismissed TJB Homes' variance petition without prejudice (unanimous)

Wright County Board

The Wright County Board is meeting to review fund transfers, grant applications, and personnel replacements. The agenda includes decisions on ditch assessments and a developers agreement for Hannah's Landing.

• Transfer of $824,209.51 from General Fund to Capital Improvements Fund for Sheriff's Office training facility
• MDH Statewide Health Improvement Partnership contract amendment for $314,614.00
• Developers Agreement for Hannah's Landing
• 2021 Ditch Assessments for expenses from October 2020-September 2021
• Supplemental Assessment Roll for Charlotte/Martha Subordinate Service District

The Wright County Board approved a $824,209.51 transfer from the General Fund to cover a shortfall in the Sheriff's Office Training Facility construction, which totaled $9,593,136.05. The board also adopted a supplemental assessment roll for the Charlotte/Martha sewer district, approved 2021 ditch assessments, and set the ditch assessment interest rate at 2.5% with modified payment tiers. All decisions were approved unanimously (5-0).

• Approved $824,209.51 transfer from General Fund to Capital Improvement Fund for Sheriff's Training Facility shortfall (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution Approving Supplemental Assessment Roll for Charlotte/Martha Subordinate Service District (5-0)
• Approved 2021 Ditch Assessments for Expenses from October 2020 – September 2021 (5-0)
• Set interest rate at 2.5% for County Ditch #10 with modified payment tiers (10-year for $10k-$20k, added 25-year for $100k+) (5-0)
• Removed 25% of Agriculture and Drainage Coordinator's wage from General Assessment across ditch systems (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda with removal of Item B2 (Administration – Finance) for discussion (5-0)
• Approved minutes from 9-28-21 meeting (5-0)
• Approved agenda with modification to COVID-19 update (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Wright County Planning Commission is reviewing several petitions for residential subdivisions and rezoning requests. The body will also consider a permit for a 1 MW solar farm in Monticello Township.

• 1 MW Solar Farm permit on 9.8 acres in Monticello Twp (MN CSG 10, LLC)
• Rezoning and permit for three-lot subdivision at 3353 Baker Avenue NW
• Rezoning of 85 acres and permit for eight-lot subdivision on Davern Avenue NE
• Permit for two-lot residential subdivision on CR 17 SE
• Rezoning and permit for four-lot subdivision at 12081 Duffield Avenue NW

The Wright County Planning Commission approved conditional use permits for several residential subdivisions, including a three-lot subdivision at 3353 Baker Avenue NW, a two-lot subdivision at CR 17 SE, a two-lot platted subdivision at 6859 3rd St. SE, and a four-lot subdivision at 6858 Ames Avenue NW. They also continued hearings for other items, including a solar farm and a rezoning request, to the October 28, 2021 meeting. The meeting start time for winter months was changed to 6:30 p.m.

• Approved conditional use permit for three-lot subdivision at 3353 Baker Avenue NW (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permit for two-lot subdivision at CR 17 SE (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permit for two-lot platted subdivision at 6859 3rd St. SE (5-1, Mol opposed)
• Approved conditional use permit for four-lot subdivision at 6858 Ames Avenue NW (unanimous)
• Continued hearing for eight-lot subdivision at Davern Avenue NE to October 28, 2021 (unanimous)
• Continued hearing for 1 MW solar farm at 85th St NE to October 28, 2021 (unanimous)
• Continued hearing for rezoning and subdivision at 12081 Duffield Avenue NW to October 28, 2021 (unanimous)
• Changed meeting start time to 6:30 p.m. for November through April (unanimous)

Wright County Board

The Board is considering the adoption of the 2022 preliminary levy and scheduling meetings to discuss the 2022 budget. The agenda also includes several fund transfers, personnel replacements in Health and Human Services, and a petition for the partial abandonment of Ditch #14.

• Resolution to set the 2022 Preliminary Levy
• Partial abandonment of Wright County Ditch #14
• Temporary liquor license for Lupine Brewing Company for October 16, 2021
• Transfer of $55,045.65 from Capital Improvements Fund to Human Services Fund
• Reimbursement of ARP funds including $17,182.68 for community health and $9,998.45 for broadband

The Wright County Board approved a 2022 preliminary levy of $87,257,925, a 5.75% increase over last year. The board also approved several consent agenda items, including a temporary liquor license for Lupine Brewing Company, ARP fund reimbursements, and budget transfers. A resolution declaring National 4-H Week was passed, and the board scheduled future meetings, including a special budget meeting and a closed session for labor negotiations.

• Adopted 2022 preliminary levy of $87,257,925 (5.75% increase) (5-0)
• Approved partial abandonment of Wright County Ditch #14 (5-0)
• Declared Oct 3-9, 2021 as National 4-H Week (5-0)
• Approved temporary liquor license for Lupine Brewing Company (consent agenda)
• Approved ARP fund reimbursements and transfers (consent agenda)
• Approved CIP budget amendments and transfers (consent agenda)
• Scheduled special board meeting for Dec 9, 2021 to discuss budget and levy (5-0)
• Scheduled closed session for labor negotiations on Oct 5, 2021 (5-0)

Health & Human Services Board and Advisory Committees

The Health & Human Services Advisory Committee is meeting to receive updates on mental health, public health, and the American Rescue/Relief Plan. The group will also discuss the 2022 budget narrative and a building update.

• Mental Health update from Eric Nagel and Diane Erkens
• Public Health Task Force update from Dr. Jennifer Ray-Mader and Sarah Grosshuesch
• American Rescue/Relief Plan update from Commissioner Husom
• Discussion of 2022 Budget Narrative
• Announcement of New GC Tour on November 17

The Wright County HHS Advisory Committee approved the July 7, 2021 minutes and removed three members (Koopmeiners, Wenzler, Gurneau). Updates were provided on mental health initiatives, a suicide prevention grant, and COVID-19 vaccine booster planning. The committee also discussed the 2022 budget, including a proposed 12.8% levy increase and two new social worker positions.

• Approved July 7, 2021 minutes (motion carried)
• Removed Koopmeiners, Wenzler, Gurneau from committee
• Adjourned meeting at 3:50 p.m. (motion carried)

Wright County Board

The Wright County Board is meeting to adopt a resolution for the 2022 preliminary levy and schedule a budget discussion. The board will also consider several rezoning requests and a public hearing regarding County Ditch #14.

• Adoption of resolution setting the 2022 Preliminary Levy
• Rezoning requests for Maurice E. Carlin (Silver Creek Twp.), Curt Weiers (Maple Lake Twp.), and Thomas McDermott (Corinna Twp.)
• Public hearing on the partial abandonment of County Ditch #14
• Approval of $5,073.84 and $8,755.00 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARP) fund reimbursements
• Agreement with Minnesota Native Landscapes for stream-bank stabilization at Otsego County Park

The board approved the consent agenda, including a tobacco license and ARP fund reimbursements, and accepted the 2020 Highway Department annual report. It authorized signatures for a LIDAR grant partnership and accepted a bid for stream-bank restoration at Otsego County Park. The board also directed staff to prepare an order granting partial abandonment of County Ditch #14 and scheduled a Committee of the Whole to review the 2022 preliminary levy of $87,959,318 before final adoption.

• Approved consent agenda items including tobacco license for Napa Valley Liquors (5-0)
• Approved ARP fund reimbursements for administrative costs and consultant support (5-0)
• Approved filling the Solid Waste Administrator position (5-0)
• Accepted 2020 Highway Department annual report (5-0)
• Authorized signature for LIDAR funding partners (5-0 roll call)
• Accepted bid and authorized agreement with Minnesota Native Landscapes for stream-bank project (5-0)
• Directed staff to prepare order granting partial abandonment of County Ditch #14 (5-0 roll call)
• Set Committee of the Whole meeting for Sept. 27 to review 2022 preliminary levy

Health & Human Services Board and Advisory Committees

The Mental Health Advisory Council is meeting via Zoom to review sub-committee reports and discuss unmet needs and possible solutions. The body is also considering a press release to promote the council via social media, radio, and newspapers.

• Public Health, Suicide Prevention Grant Award updates
• MAPP (Mobilizing for Action through Planning and Partnership) updates
• Discussion on unmet needs and possible solutions
• Proposed press release for public webpage, social media, radio, and newspapers

The Mental Health Advisory Council approved the agenda and minutes from July 13, 2021, and accepted the resignation of Stephanie Kantola. Three new members were approved: Caroline Malone (District 2), Dallas O'Dell (District 1), and Samantha Bavage (District 3). The council heard updates on the community health assessment, suicide prevention grant, and other program reports, but made no other formal decisions.

• Approved the meeting agenda (motion by Tammi D., second by Katie Z.)
• Approved the minutes from 07/13/2021 (motion by Tammi D., second by Sandy G.)
• Accepted resignation of Stephanie Kantola from the council
• Approved new MHAC applicants Caroline Malone, Dallas O'Dell, and Samantha Bavage

Health & Human Services Board and Advisory Committees

The Health & Human Services Board is meeting to decide on the administration of the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency Family Homelessness Prevention and Assistance Program. The board will also review staff retreats, council appointments, and a donation resolution.

• Resolution HHS-03: Authorizing Lutheran Social Service (LSS) to administer the Family Homelessness Prevention and Assistance Program
• Resolution HHS-04: August donation
• Appointment of Caroline Malone, Dallas O'Dell, and Samantha Bavage to the Mental Health Advisory Council
• Approval of three team retreats in October 2021 at Ney Park and the Justice Center
• Request to cancel the September 27, 2021 HHS Board meeting

The Wright County Health & Human Services Board approved Resolution HHS 21-03, authorizing Lutheran Social Services to administer the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency Family Homelessness Prevention and Assistance Program in Wright County, and Resolution HHS 21-04 for an August donation, both by 5-0 voice votes. The board also approved team retreats for October 2021, a new hire, and the consent agenda items, while pulling two retreat items for discussion. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included informational presentations on AmeriCorps Seniors, Adult Protective Services, and the Family First Prevention Services Act.

• Approved Resolution HHS 21-03 authorizing LSS as administrator of housing program (5-0)
• Approved Resolution HHS 21-04 for August donation (5-0)
• Approved team retreats for Licensing & Therapeutic Services and Child Protection teams
• Approved consent agenda items including mental health advisory appointments and resignation
• Approved new hire Erika Pillatzke as Eligibility Specialist
• Approved minutes of August 9, 2021
• Approved agenda

Board of Adjustment

The Wright County Board of Adjustment is meeting to consider several variance requests regarding land usage and zoning. The items primarily involve setbacks from lake shorelines, building sizes, and accessory structure dimensions.

• Variance for a new septic system 30 ft. from the Ordinary Highwater Mark at 10586 Montgomery Ave NW
• Variance to replace a cabin with a 1,568 sq. ft. two-story dwelling at 6247 Pilger Avenue NW
• Variance to add a 1,164 sq. ft. second story and porch at 15295 76th St. NW
• Variance for a 1,664 sq. ft. accessory building at 7076 Quinn Avenue NW
• Variance for a 72' x 102' accessory structure at 1381 Iffert Avenue NW

The Wright County Board of Adjustment approved variances for the Becker, Olson, Hoffman, and Prevost properties, denied Grandt's variance, and continued the TJB Homes and Freshour hearings. The Freshour motion passed with one opposition, limiting the accessory building to 4,000 sq ft with a 16-ft sidewall and an additional 200 sq ft for a garden shed or lean-to.

• Approved findings and order for denial for Bruce Grandt's septic variance (unanimous)
• Approved Richard & Dawn Becker's variance to lift and expand their dwelling, with a stormwater management plan condition (unanimous)
• Continued TJB Homes' variance request to October 8 for site inspection and revisions (unanimous)
• Approved Thomas Olson's variance to add a second story, with a condition to reduce impervious coverage by 1% (unanimous)
• Approved Darwin Hoffman's variance for a 1,664 sq ft accessory building, conditioned on removing all existing accessory structures and recording an easement (unanimous)
• Approved Jay Freshour's variance for an accessory building not exceeding 4,000 sq ft with 16-ft sidewall, plus 200 sq ft for a garden shed or lean-to (4-1, Neumann opposed)
• Approved Bruce Prevost's variance to replace a garage with a larger one closer to the road (unanimous)

Wright County Board

The Board is reviewing an emergency paid sick leave policy and various financial transfers. The meeting includes decisions on equipment for ditch repairs and a service agreement for lobby management.

• Creation of Riparian Aid Restricted Fund with a transfer of $225,553.50
• CIP Budget amendment to transfer $62,000 to Attorney's Office JWORKS Project
• Service agreement with ACF Technologies, Inc. for scheduling and lobby management
• Authorization to purchase a skid steer, brush mower attachment, and mini excavator using Riparian Aid Funds
• Resolution modifying property tax abatements from Resolution #19-114

The Wright County Board approved a resolution modifying property tax abatements originally approved in 2019, clarifying that parcels 118-341-001010 and 118-344-001010 are included in the abatement. The board also approved the Emergency Paid Sick Leave Policy effective September 5, 2021 through January 31, 2022, and authorized the AG & Drainage Supervisor to purchase equipment using Riparian Aid funds. All votes were 5-0.

• Adopted resolution modifying property tax abatements for Parkview Grand parcels (5-0)
• Approved Emergency Paid Sick Leave Policy from Sept 5, 2021 to Jan 31, 2022 (5-0)
• Approved AG & Drainage equipment purchases using Riparian Aid funds (5-0)
• Approved agenda with removal of Highway Annual Report and addition of EPSL policy (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including fund transfers and service agreements (5-0)
• Approved minutes from 8-31-21 meeting (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Wright County Planning Commission is considering several petitions for rezoning and conditional use permits. These include requests for residential subdivisions, a solar farm, and a sand and gravel mining operation.

• MBE, Inc. request for a conditional use permit to mine sand and gravel on 32 acres at State Hwy. 25 N & 50th Street NE
• MN CSG 10, LLC request for a conditional use permit for a 1 MW Solar Farm on 9.8 acres at 85th St NE
• Great River Energy request for a conditional use permit for a 20-acre subdivision at 2750, 2754 & 2689 Deadrick Avenue SE
• Dennis G. Havel request to rezone 85 acres and create an eight-lot subdivision at Davern Avenue NE
• Bart A. Anderson request to rezone 40 acres and create a three-lot subdivision at 371 90th St NE

The Wright County Planning Commission recommended approval of a rezoning for Maurice Carlin's property and approved a conditional use permit for Bart Anderson's three-lot subdivision. Several other requests were continued to future meetings, including the Havel subdivision, Weiers rezoning, MBE mining permit, and MN CSG 10 solar farm. The Commission also approved amendments to a driveway location for Cornelius Paulson and a building entitlement transfer for Alan Hudek, and recommended rezoning for Thomas McDermott.

• Recommended approval of Carlin rezoning to AG/S-2, contingent on survey and parcel combine form.
• Approved Anderson's conditional use permit for a three-lot subdivision with access and feedlot conditions.
• Continued Havel's subdivision request to September 30, 2021.
• Recommended approval of Weiers rezoning to A/R (4-2 vote, Mahlberg and Mol dissenting).
• Continued Weiers' subdivision request to September 30, 2021.
• Continued MBE, Inc. mining permit hearing to October 28, 2021.
• Continued MN CSG 10 solar farm hearing to September 30, 2021.
• Approved Paulson's driveway relocation amendment and Hudek's building entitlement transfer.

Planning Commission

The Solar Farm Ordinance Work Group is meeting to review proposed changes to ordinance language. Discussions include the role of the SWCD in project reviews and inspections, landowner signature requirements for building permits, and transportation corridors.

• Review of solar ordinance handout changes
• Proposed language for SWCD to review projects and assist with final inspections
• Requirement for landowner signatures on solar project building permits
• Discussion of mapped transportation corridors for project consideration

Wright County Board

The Wright County Board is reviewing infrastructure agreements, law enforcement contracts, and grant applications. The meeting includes decisions on staff position replacements and the scheduling of budget and broadband committees.

• Agreement No. 21-56 for CSAH 19 improvements within the City of Hanover
• Law enforcement coverage contracts for 2022-2023 for Clearwater and Monticello
• Acceptance of $125K DHS Drug-Free Communities Grant
• Workforce Development Grant application for COVID response totaling $160K
• Warrants issued between August 18 and August 24, 2021, totaling $3,577,673.13

The Wright County Board approved Agreement No. 21-56 for County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 19 improvements within the City of Hanover, a project included in the five-year construction plan. The board also approved the consent agenda, which included a PTO donation agreement, position replacements, a $125,000 DHS grant, and law enforcement contracts. A public hearing was held on a proposed $2,700 supplemental service charge for the Charlotte-Martha Subordinate Service District, but no formal action was taken on the charge at this meeting.

• Approved Agreement No. 21-56 for CSAH 19 improvements within the City of Hanover.
• Approved the consent agenda, including a PTO donation agreement for Karen Horsch, position replacements, a $125,000 DHS grant, and 2022-2023 law enforcement contracts for Clearwater and Monticello.
• Approved the minutes of the August 24, 2021 meeting with additions and clarifications.
• Scheduled a Budget Committee of the Whole for September 13, 2021 at 11:00 a.m.
• Scheduled a Broadband Committee meeting for September 14, 2021 at 10:30 a.m.
• Accepted the Personnel/Employee Relations meeting minutes and recommendations from August 25, 2021.
• Set a Committee of the Whole meeting for September 3, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. to discuss COVID-19 employee policies.
• Accepted the Charlotte-Martha Subordinate Service District Public Hearing minutes from August 25, 2021.

Wright County Board

The Board is reviewing rezoning applications in Monticello, Buffalo, and Rockford Townships. Members will also consider American Rescue Plan Act fund reimbursements and a special assessment resolution with the St. Paul Port Authority.

• Rezoning of ~40 acres in Monticello Twp. (Bart A. Anderson) and ~85 acres in Buffalo Twp. (Dennis Havel)
• Rezoning denial recommendation for Cheney Properties LLC in Rockford Twp.
• ARP fund reimbursements totaling $3,467.13 for staff costs, physical plant changes, and a health needs assessment
• Resolution for a special assessment with St. Paul Port Authority
• Letter of support for the Highway 610 Completion Project

The Wright County Board voted 4-1 to accept the Planning Commission's recommendation to deny a rezoning request by Cheney Properties LLC in Rockford Township, with Commissioner Wetter dissenting. The board also approved a special assessment resolution for a St. Paul Port Authority PACE project, a letter of support for the Highway 610 completion project, and the consent agenda, which included ARP fund reimbursements and rezoning approvals for two other properties.

• Denied Cheney Properties LLC rezoning in Rockford Township (4-1)
• Approved special assessment resolution for St. Paul Port Authority PACE project (5-0)
• Approved letter of support for Highway 610 TED Program application (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including ARP fund reimbursements and rezoning approvals for Anderson and Havel properties (5-0)
• Approved minutes from 8-17-21 meeting with clarification (5-0)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment is meeting to consider several requests for variances from the Wright County Code of Ordinances. These include requests for building setbacks, septic system placement, lot line adjustments, and land divisions.

• Variance for a 3,187 sq. ft. dwelling and deck at 7583 Pilger Avenue NW
• Variance for a new septic system treatment area at 10586 Montgomery Ave NW
• Lot line adjustment for properties at 14193 68th Street NW
• Variance to construct a 72' x 102' accessory structure at 1381 Iffert Avenue NW
• Variance to allow a feedlot less than 500' from a residence at 1394 Newcomb Avenue NW

The Wright County Board of Adjustment approved seven of eight variance requests, including a revised lakeside home plan, a lot line adjustment, and a feedlot variance with conditions. The board denied a variance for a new septic system 30 feet from Clearwater Lake, and continued two matters due to applicant absences.

• Approved revised variance for Dimercurio home at 7583 Pilger Ave NW, contingent on Town Board approval (unanimous)
• Continued Becker variance for site inspection to September 10, 2021 (unanimous)
• Denied Grandt variance for septic system 30 ft from Clearwater Lake (2-3)
• Approved Latour lot line adjustment with conditions (unanimous)
• Continued Freshour variance to September 10, 2021, with dismissal warning (unanimous)
• Continued Prevost variance to September 10, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved Kowalzek variance to lift home and add foyer with erosion control conditions (unanimous)
• Approved Wagner feedlot variance limited to 30 animal units (4-1)

Wright County Board

The Wright County Board is reviewing law enforcement coverage contracts for four cities for 2022-2023. The board is also considering a letter of support for a no-horn request for trains in Maple Lake. Other items include fleet card services and personnel guidelines.

• Law enforcement coverage contracts for 2022-2023 for Albertville, Hanover, South Haven, and St. Michael
• Letter of support for a no-horn request for trains in the City of Maple Lake
• Agreement for fleet card services under NASPO Master Contract 00819
• Warrants issued between August 3 and August 10, 2021, totaling $2,678,061.58 and $70,065.45
• Backfill of one Communications Officer FTE position for the Sheriff's Office

The Wright County Board approved lease rates for the new Government Center, including $15.10/sq ft for Community Dental Care (with ARP funds reducing it to $7.25 for three years), $3.85/sq ft for the License Center, and $15.10/sq ft for WCEDP (with a $10,000 budget increase for two years). The board also approved law enforcement coverage contracts for four cities, a letter of support for a no-horn train request in Maple Lake, and accepted various committee minutes and recommendations.

• Approved lease rate of $15.10/sq ft for Community Dental Care, with ARP funds reducing to $7.25 for three years (4-1)
• Approved lease rate of $3.85/sq ft for License Center space (5-0)
• Approved lease rate of $15.10/sq ft for WCEDP space, with $10,000 budget increase for two years (4-1)
• Approved law enforcement coverage contracts for Albertville, Hanover, South Haven, and St. Michael for 2022-2023 (5-0)
• Approved letter of support for No Horn Request for trains in Maple Lake (5-0)
• Accepted Ditch Committee minutes and recommendations with modifications (5-0)
• Accepted Ways & Means minutes and recommendations, including setting public hearing for October 19, 2021 (5-0)
• Approved changes to Tobacco Ordinance 21-4 to refer to minors (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Wright County Planning Commission is considering several petitions for land rezoning and conditional use permits. The meeting includes requests for residential subdivisions, a solar farm, and mining operations.

• Petition for a 1 MW Solar Farm on 9.8 acres at XXX 85th St NE
• Petition for a 30,000-gallon propane storage tank at 3210 County Road 3 NW
• Petition to mine sand and gravel from 32 acres at State Hwy. 25 N & 50th Street NE
• Petition to renew a mining permit for gravel and granular materials in Southside Twp.
• Rezoning and subdivision requests for properties in Rockford, Monticello, Buffalo, and Maple Lake Townships

The Wright County Planning Commission recommended denial of a rezoning request by Cheney Properties LLC (3-2) and approved rezoning recommendations for Bart Anderson and Dennis Havel, while continuing several other items. The commission also renewed a mining permit for Duininck, Inc. with conditions, and granted a propane tank permit to Derichs Properties.

• Recommended denial of Cheney Properties rezoning (3-2)
• Recommended approval of Anderson rezoning (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Havel rezoning (unanimous)
• Renewed Duininck mining permit for 5 years with hot-mix plant for 2022 only (3-2)
• Granted Derichs propane tank CUP (unanimous)
• Continued Carlin rezoning to Sept 2 (unanimous)
• Continued MN CSG 10 solar farm CUP to Sept 2 (unanimous)
• Continued Weiers rezoning and MBE mining CUP to Sept 2 (unanimous)

Wright County Board

The Wright County Board is reviewing law enforcement coverage contracts for 2022-2023 and a lease agreement with Wright Choice. The board will also consider updates to data practices policies and budget amendments for the Recorder's Office.

• Law enforcement coverage contracts for Maple Lake, Waverly, Montrose, and Cokato
• 10-month lease agreement with Wright Choice for $20,864
• Tobacco licenses for Dollar General (Delano) and Coborn's Gas Station (Otsego)
• Contract for a new case management system with Karpel Solutions
• Acceptance of a $300.00 donation from Disabled American Veterans Hutchinson Area Unit 37

The Wright County Board approved the consent agenda, including a 10-month lease agreement with Wright Choice for $20,864 and law enforcement coverage contracts for Maple Lake, Waverly, Montrose, and Cokato for 2022-2023. The board also accepted a $300 donation from the DAV Hutchinson Area Unit 37 and approved several administrative items, including tobacco licenses and a new case management system contract. No substantive decisions were made beyond these approvals; the meeting was largely routine.

• Approved 2022-2023 law enforcement contracts for Maple Lake, Waverly, Montrose, Cokato (5-0)
• Approved 2021-2022 lease agreement with Wright Choice for $20,864 (5-0)
• Adopted resolution accepting $300 donation from DAV Hutchinson Area Unit 37 (5-0)
• Approved tobacco licenses for Dollar General #22351 and Coborn's Gas Station #2047 (5-0)
• Approved contract with Karpel Solutions for new case management system (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda with items A4 and D1 pulled for discussion (5-0)
• Approved minutes from 7-27-21 meeting (5-0)

Health & Human Services Board and Advisory Committees

The Public Health Task Force is meeting to review updates on the Dental Center and the Statewide Health Improvement Partnership. The body will also receive reports on the legislative session and Child & Teen Checkups.

• Introduction of New Health Promotion Coordinator Keith Bennett
• Child & Teen Checkup (CTC) update
• Legislative Session update
• Dental Center updates
• Statewide Health Improvement Partnership (SHIP) update

The Public Health Task Force met on August 9, 2021, and approved the agenda and June minutes. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting consisted of informational updates on programs like Child & Teen Checkup, legislative session outcomes, the dental center construction, and COVID-19 response. Attendance documentation in bylaws was announced as a new practice.

• Approved agenda and June minutes (unanimous)
• Noted new attendance documentation practice for future meetings

Health & Human Services Board and Advisory Committees

The Health & Human Services Board is meeting to review a Joint Powers Agreement amendment regarding SNAP employment and training. The board will also review the 2021 second quarter financial report and a presentation on the Code of America MNBenefits pilot program.

• Amendment to add Isanti County to the Joint Powers Agreement for SNAP employment and training via Central MN Jobs & Training Services
• 2021 2nd Quarter Financial Report
• Presentation on Code of America MNBenefits pilot program
• Advisory committee applications for Todd Smith, Kimberly Marquez, and Linda Carlson
• Request to cancel the August 23, 2021 HHS Board meeting

The Wright County Health & Human Services Board approved adding Isanti County to the Joint Powers Agreement for pooling resources to provide SNAP employment and training through Central MN Jobs & Training Services. The board also approved the consent agenda as amended, including accepting advisory committee applications and cancelling the August 23 meeting. New hires and the September Employee of the Month were acknowledged, and the board received informational updates on the MNBenefits pilot program and the 2021 second quarter financial report.

• Approved July 12, 2021 minutes (5-0)
• Approved agenda as amended (5-0)
• Approved adding Isanti County to JPA for SNAP employment/training (5-0)
• Accepted advisory committee applications for Todd Smith, Kimberly Marquez, Linda Carlson
• Approved cancellation of 2021-08-23 HHS Board meeting

Board of Adjustment

The Wright County Board of Adjustment will consider eight variance requests, mostly for property improvements near water or roads. Items include deck and garage replacements, a new dwelling, a lot division, a large accessory structure, a lot line adjustment, a crawlspace conversion, and a septic system replacement. All requests are for properties in various townships and require variances from county zoning ordinances.

• Marcus R. Todd: replace 8'x16' deck with 8'x38' deck, 75 ft from river, and add 16'x24' screen porch, 84 ft from river
• Bruce J. Prevost: replace 18'x24' garage with 26'x36' garage, 83 ft from County Road 123 centerline
• Megan E. Dimercucio: construct 3,187 sq ft dwelling with walkout basement, deck 61.3 ft from lake, stoop 63.9 ft from road
• Paul M. Hobday: divide lots of record, proposed division line 10.4 ft from existing deck
• Jay Freshour: construct 72'x102' accessory structure with 18 ft sidewall height

The Wright County Board of Adjustment approved a variance for Marcus Todd to replace an existing deck and add a screen porch near the Mississippi River, with a condition requiring gutter and drain tile installation. The board also approved a lot line adjustment for Duane Rolstad and a variance for Ed Hackenmueller's holding tank, while continuing several other items to the August 20, 2021 meeting.

• Approved variance for Marcus Todd: replace 8'x16' deck with 8'x38' deck and add 18'x24' screen porch, conditioned on gutter/drain tile system (unanimous)
• Approved lot line adjustment for Duane Rolstad dividing 82-acre parcel into two ~41-acre lots (unanimous)
• Approved variance for Ed Hackenmueller to replace cess pool with holding tank 1 ft from property line and house (4-1, Vick dissenting)
• Approved variance for Paul Hobday allowing existing deck 10.4 ft from property line, enabling separate sale of lots (unanimous)
• Continued Bruce Prevost garage variance to August 20, 2021 for township input (unanimous)
• Continued Megan Dimercurio home construction variance to August 20, 2021 with site inspection (unanimous)
• Continued Jay Freshour accessory structure variance to August 20, 2021 at applicant's request (unanimous)
• Continued Luke Kowalzek basement/foyer variance to August 20, 2021 with site inspection (unanimous)

Health & Human Services Board and Advisory Committees

The Wright County Health & Human Services Advisory Committee is meeting to approve past meeting minutes, tour a new trailer, and receive updates on mental health, public health task force, and American Rescue Plan funding. The committee will also discuss its own practices and expectations, including attendance and re-appointments.

• Approve 2021-03-24 and 2021-05-26 minutes
• Tour of new trailer
• Mental Health Update by Eric Nagel and Diane Erkens
• American Rescue/Relief Plan Update by Commissioner Husom
• Presentation on Vulnerable Adults by Assessment Services Team

The Wright County HHS Advisory Committee approved the March and May 2021 minutes, toured a new vaccine storage trailer, and received updates on COVID-19 vaccination efforts, mental health services, and the American Rescue Plan. No formal policy decisions were made; the committee reached consensus to dissolve the Mental Health subcommittee and to keep the American Rescue item as a standing agenda item.

• Approved March 24 and May 26, 2021 minutes (motion carried)
• Consensus to dissolve the Wright Mental Health subcommittee
• Consensus to keep American Rescue Plan as a standing agenda item

Wright County Board

The Wright County Board is meeting to handle routine administrative items, including approving consent agenda items such as contracts, licenses, and budget amendments. They will also review the 2020 county audit and consider several resolutions related to parks and highway projects.

• Authorize contracts with Flaherty and Hood ($50,000) and Baker Tilly ($75,000) for American Rescue Plan consulting
• Approve tobacco license for CHD Ventures (Hitching Post at Lake Center) and deny Pure X Hale's application
• Approve $300 change fund for Bertram Chain of Lakes Regional Park
• Approve roundabout improvements agreement at CSAH 35 and Dague Ave. NE in Buffalo
• Adopt resolutions for grant applications for Robert Ney Park trail lighting/ADA and Stanley Eddy Regional Park land acquisition

The Wright County Board approved a $2,700 assessment rate with a 4% amortized interest rate for the Charlotte-Martha Subordinate Service District, and set a public hearing for August 25, 2021. The board also approved a tobacco license for CHD Ventures and denied one for Pure X Hale, LLC, both under the consent agenda. Several contracts, grants, and resolutions were approved, including a $400,000 roundabout project agreement with the City of Buffalo.

• Set assessment rate at $2,700 and 4% interest for Charlotte-Martha Subordinate Service District (5-0)
• Approved tobacco license for CHD Ventures, LLC DBA Hitching Post (5-0)
• Denied tobacco license for Pure X Hale, LLC (5-0)
• Approved Wright County Highway R/W Plat No. 74 for CSAH 37 project (5-0)
• Approved Agreement No. 21-51 for roundabout at CSAH 35 and Dague Ave. NE (5-0)
• Adopted resolution for Robert Ney Park grant application (5-0)
• Adopted resolution for Stanley Eddy Regional Park Reserve land acquisition grant (5-0)
• Authorized publication of 2020 Summary Financial Statements and Vendor List (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Wright County Planning Commission voted to recommend denial of a rezoning and conditional use permit for approximately 63 acres near Dean Lake, citing the property's unsuitability for residential development and concerns about the impaired lake. The commission also approved a conditional use permit for commercial agricultural tourism at John Hovland's property, allowing events in an existing barn with increased capacity. Several other items were continued to the August 12, 2021 meeting for further review or site inspections.

• Approved land alteration for Curt Schmitz at 606 Halsey Ave SE (unanimous)
• Recommended denial of Cheney Properties LLC rezoning and CUP near Dean Lake (5-2, Felger & Bravinder nay)
• Approved CUP for Commercial Agricultural Tourism for John Hovland, allowing barn events up to 250 people and 40 events/year (5-1, Mahlberg nay)
• Continued Maurice E. Carlin rezoning to August 12, 2021 (unanimous)
• Continued MN CSG 10, LLC solar farm CUP to August 12, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved CUP for Northern Natural Gas town border station with annual maintenance certificate (5-0-1, Mahlberg abstained)
• Approved CUP for Michael Anderson lawn/snow removal business building (unanimous)
• Continued Dennis G. Havel rezoning and 8-lot subdivision to August 12, 2021 for site inspection (unanimous)

Wright County Board

The Wright County Board will consider consent agenda items including budget amendments, reimbursements, and a tobacco license, plus timed items on highway contracts and drainage. They will also discuss scheduling public meetings on broadband and refer IT projects to committee.

• Final payment of $519,439.86 to Allied Blacktop Co. for seal coating on County Highways 3, 4, 5, 37 & 129
• Award Contract No. 2108 to Knife River Corp. for $292,603.45 for Fallon Avenue Reconstruction in Monticello Township
• Reimburse $11,653.82 in American Rescue Plan Act funds for PPE, COVID testing, and capital improvements
• Approve $44,500 budget amendment for STAY grant (Adolescent Life Skills)
• Planning Commission recommends denial of rezoning request by Anthony M. Rieger-Borer in Corinna Twp.

The Wright County Board approved the final acceptance and payment of $519,439.86 to Allied Blacktop Co. for seal coating on several county highways, and awarded a $292,603.45 contract to Knife River Corporation for the Fallon Avenue reconstruction project. The board also approved the consent agenda, including a rezoning denial, and accepted multiple committee meeting minutes and recommendations.

• Approved final payment of $519,439.86 to Allied Blacktop Co. for Contract No. 2102 (seal coating on Highways 3, 4, 5, 37 & 129).
• Awarded Contract No. 2108 to Knife River Corporation for $292,603.45 for the Monticello Township State Park Road Fallon Avenue reconstruction.
• Approved the consent agenda, including the denial of the Rieger-Borer rezoning request (Corinna Township) as recommended by the Planning Commission.
• Approved the findings and order correcting Drainage System Records for Wright County Ditch #13.
• Approved Payment Application #4 of $65,982.42 to Blackstone Contractors, LLC for County Ditch #10.
• Granted permission to apply for the Multipurpose Drainage Management Grant for Joint Ditch #25.
• Scheduled a public hearing for September 21, 2021, on the petition for partial abandonment of County Ditch #14.
• Scheduled a Ditch Committee of the Whole for August 10, 2021, to discuss Redetermination of Benefits.

Health & Human Services Board and Advisory Committees

The Wright County Mental Health Advisory Council is meeting via Zoom to approve minutes, welcome a new member, and hear a presentation on the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) from CMMHC. They will also receive sub-committee reports, including updates on suicide prevention grants, and discuss unmet needs and possible solutions.

• Welcome new member Katie Zehowski; resignations of Rodney Wurm and Kristy Potter
• Presentation by Dr. Rick Lee on CCBHC (Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic)
• Wright Mental Health posters available at Buffalo Police Department
• Suicide Prevention Grant Award update by Jacob Anson
• Discussion of unmet needs and possible solutions

The Mental Health Advisory Council approved the agenda and May minutes, and voted to disband the Wright Mental Health (WMH) sub-committee. The council heard updates on the CCBHC clinic, MAPP, and suicide prevention grants. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting ended without a quorum.

• Approved agenda (motion by Mark D., second Tammy D.)
• Approved May 11, 2021 minutes with correction (motion by Mark D., second Stephanie B.)
• Disbanded Wright Mental Health sub-committee (motion by Carl H., second Stephanie K.)

Health & Human Services Board and Advisory Committees

The Wright County Health & Human Services Board will meet to approve consent agenda items including advisory committee reappointments, a resignation, and new hires. They will also accept a June donation, hear presentations from Rivers of Hope and Safe Families, and get an update on the Code of America MNBenefits pilot program.

• Accept Resolution HHS 21-02: June Donation
• Presentation: Rivers of Hope (Executive Director Teresa McNamee)
• Presentation: Safe Families (Community Coordinator Amy Peterson)
• Update: Code of America MNBenefits Pilot Program
• New hires: Christina Kollman, Samantha Pettit, Carla Colvin, Joshuah Kwolik

The Wright County Health & Human Services Board approved the consent agenda, including advisory committee reappointments and the cancellation of the July 26 meeting. After discussion, the board voted to reappoint Melissa Pribyl and Joshua Ryder to the Public Health Task Force, postponing Jason Franzen's reappointment for later consideration. The board also accepted a June donation resolution and noted new hires and an employee of the month.

• Approved June 14, 2021 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved amended agenda (motion carried)
• Approved consent agenda, including advisory committee reappointments and meeting cancellation (motion carried)
• Reappointed Melissa Pribyl and Joshua Ryder to Public Health Task Force; postponed Jason Franzen's reappointment (motion carried)
• Accepted Resolution HHS 21-02 for June donation (4-0)
• Agreed to move Public Health nurse position funding request to County Board Consent Agenda (consensus)

Board of Adjustment

The Wright County Board of Adjustment will consider four new items: two variance requests, two lot line adjustments, and related zoning matters. The board will decide whether to grant these requests under the county's land use and zoning ordinances.

• Variance to replace 8'x16' deck with 8'x38' deck and add 16'x24' screen porch at 15433 Curtis Avenue NW
• Variance to install drainfield 1' from east property line at 14332 90th St. NW
• Lot line adjustment to create 21-acre and 61.5-acre parcels at 2400 40th St. SW
• Lot line adjustment to create two backlots for lake lots at 5484 & 5586 Quinlar Avenue NW

The Wright County Board of Adjustment approved a variance for a drainfield 1 foot from the property line, a lot line adjustment creating a 21-acre parcel, and a lot line adjustment for backlots on Lake Sylvia. A variance for a deck and screen porch near the Mississippi River was continued to July 30 for a site inspection. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved variance for drainfield 1' from east property line (unanimous)
• Approved lot line adjustment creating 21-acre and 61.5-acre parcels (unanimous)
• Approved lot line adjustment for backlots on Lake Sylvia (unanimous)
• Continued Marcus Todd variance hearing to July 30 for site inspection (unanimous)

Wright County Board

The Wright County Board will consider several consent agenda items including a $147,546.68 payment for culvert repairs, a professional services agreement with Oertel Architects, and multiple staff position replacements. Timed items include approving a MnDOT detour agreement for Trunk Highway 24 construction in Annandale and a watershed plan memorandum of agreement. The board will also discuss topics for a future workshop, including a dental clinic project.

• Approve MnDOT Detour Agreement (Contract No. 1047217) using CSAH 6 as detour for T.H. 24 roundabout construction at Hemlock Street, Annandale
• Approve payment application #1 of $147,546.68 to Molnau Trucking, LLC for culvert repairs on County Ditch #10
• Approve professional engineering services agreement with Oertel Architects funded by 2021 CIP
• Approve South Fork Crow One Watershed One Plan Memorandum of Agreement
• Approve sick leave donation MOA for Teamsters Local 320 member Whitney Moran

The Wright County Board approved a $147,546.68 payment to Molnau Trucking, LLC for completed highway culvert repairs on County Ditch #10, and approved a MnDOT detour agreement for Trunk Highway 24 construction. The board also approved a watershed planning MOA, scheduled a Finance/CIP Committee meeting, and referred two attorney positions to the Personnel Committee. All votes were 5-0.

• Approved $147,546.68 payment to Molnau Trucking, LLC for County Ditch #10 culvert repairs (5-0)
• Approved MnDOT Detour Agreement (contract no. 1047217) for CSAH 6 detour route (5-0)
• Approved South Fork Crow River One Watershed One Plan MOA (5-0)
• Scheduled Finance/CIP Committee meeting for July 19, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. (5-0)
• Referred full-time Attorney and Legal Administrative Assistant positions to Personnel Committee (5-0)
• Set Transportation Committee of the Whole meeting for July 27, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda with items B1, C1, D1 pulled for discussion (5-0)
• Approved minutes from 6-22-21 meeting (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Wright County Planning Commission will meet on July 1, 2021, to consider eight items, including four continued rezoning and conditional use permit requests and four new conditional use permit applications. The agenda also includes a discussion on organizational and framework items for Planning Commission meetings. All items are land-use decisions that will be voted on or discussed.

• Rezone 10 acres at 11988 Jarvis Ave NW from AG and S-2 to A/R and S-2 (Rieger-Borer)
• Rezone and conditional use permit for two-lot subdivision at 10356 Aetna Ave NE (Feehan)
• Rezone and conditional use permit for four-lot subdivision on Birch Lake (DesMarais)
• Rezone 45 acres and planned unit development for six riparian lots near E. Lake Sylvia (Kami Holdings LLC)
• Conditional use permit for welding business at 971 8th St SW (Christopher)

The Commission approved a conditional use permit for a six-lot subdivision (Hannah's Landing) on Lake Sylvia, with conditions including building setbacks from bluffs and steep slopes, and a requirement for a revised preliminary plat. It also approved a conditional use permit for a two-lot subdivision on Birch Lake, and denied a rezoning request for a property in Long Lake/Corinna Township. Several other items were continued to later meetings.

• Approved a conditional use permit for a six-lot subdivision on Lake Sylvia (Kami Holdings LLC) with conditions, including building setbacks from bluffs and steep slopes, and a requirement for a revised preliminary plat.
• Approved a conditional use permit for a two-lot unplatted subdivision on Birch Lake (Donavon L. DesMarais) with a condition for access permits.
• Denied a rezoning request for a property in Long Lake/Corinna Township (Anthony M. Rieger-Borer) and referred the findings to the County Board.
• Approved a conditional use permit for a two-lot unplatted subdivision in Monticello Township (James Feehan) with a condition for access permits.
• Approved an interim permit for a welding business as a home-extended business in Marysville Township (Courtney A. Christopher).
• Continued a hearing for a land alteration request in Rockford Township (Curt Schmitz) to July 22, 2021.
• Continued a hearing for a commercial agricultural tourism permit in Rockford Township (John E. Hovland) to June 22, 2021 for a site inspection.
• Continued a hearing for a rezoning and subdivision request on Dean Lake (Cheney Properties LLC) to July 22, 2021 for a site inspection.

Wright County Board

The Board will review several budget amendments related to COVID-19 grants and the American Rescue Plan Act. Additional items include highway project bids, IT position replacements, and a road agreement with the City of Saint Michael.

• Budget amendment for American Rescue Plan Act funds totaling $13,439,055.00
• Transfer of $306,867 from General Fund to Capital Improvement Plan for ERP Licenses
• Agreement with City of Saint Michael for a mini-roundabout at County Road 119 and Jansen Avenue
• Bid date approval for Monticello Township Fallon Avenue State Park Road Account project
• Transfer of $64,161.00 from closed Text Message Retention project to unallocated funds

The Wright County Board approved a consent agenda item authorizing budget amendments for COVID-19-related grants, including $13,439,055 from the American Rescue Plan Act and several Small Business Grant funds. The board also approved a $306,867 transfer for ERP licenses, a temporary liquor license for Clearwater American Legion, and a $64,161 transfer for a closed project. These actions were part of the consent agenda, with one item pulled for discussion and later approved.

• Approved budget amendments for COVID-19 grants, including $13,439,055 from the American Rescue Plan Act and $2,733,983.57 for Small Business Grant Funds.
• Approved a $306,867 transfer from the General Fund to the Capital Improvement Plan Fund for ERP licenses.
• Approved a temporary liquor license for Clearwater American Legion Post 323 for an event on July 17, 2021, contingent on town board approval.
• Approved a $64,161 transfer from the closed Text Message Retention project to unallocated CIP funds.
• Approved the consent agenda with the removal of Item A1 (Administration – Finance) for discussion; Item A1 was later approved.
• Approved the minutes from the June 15, 2021 meeting.
• Approved the agenda with two additions: Wright County Historical Society and Wright County Community Action items.

Board of Adjustment

The Wright County Board of Adjustment will consider six variance requests, including two continued from May 28. Items involve building a detached garage, a bedroom addition, replacing a lakeside structure, expanding an accessory building, operating a welding business, and a land division. Public participation is allowed in person or electronically, and written testimony is due by 4:30 pm on June 17.

• Variance to build 36'x36'x14' detached garage on 8,285 sq ft lot, exceeding 15% lot coverage (John D. Witstine)
• Variance to build bedroom addition and garage additions at 1497 30th Street SE (Austin J. Pietig)
• Variance to replace 576 sq ft lakeside structure with new one and larger screen porch at 8177 Hoyt Avenue SW (Michael J. Miesen)
• Variance to expand accessory building to 4,160 sq ft on six-acre lot at 1751 40th St. SW (Scott R. Wald)
• Variance to operate welding business as home-extended business in 2,400 sq ft accessory structure at 971-8th Street SW (Courtney A. Christopher)

The Wright County Board of Adjustment approved variances for a detached garage, a home addition, a cabin replacement, a home welding business, and a land division. One request for an accessory building addition was dismissed after the applicant asked to withdraw it. All approvals were unanimous except for the garage variance, which passed with one dissenting vote.

• Approved a variance for a 24' x 33' detached garage at John D. Witstine's property, 44' from the lake and 10' from the road right-of-way, with one dissenting vote.
• Approved variances for a bedroom addition and garage expansions at Austin J. Pietig's property, as shown in Exhibit 'A'.
• Approved a variance to replace a cabin at Michael J. Miesen's property, with the three-season porch reduced to 16' x 16' and a 2' setback from the cabin's front line.
• Dismissed Scott R. Wald's petition for an accessory building addition at the applicant's request.
• Approved variances to allow a welding business in a 2,400 sq. ft. accessory structure at Courtney A. Christopher's property, subject to obtaining a Conditional Use Permit and no exterior storage.
• Approved a variance for a 14.53-acre land division with the existing homestead at Duane DeMarais' property, subject to a recorded Deed Restriction.

Wright County Board

The Wright County Board will consider consent agenda items including lease extensions, fund transfers, liquor license renewals, and rezoning requests. They will also review timed items such as a large group assembly permit, a boat and water safety grant, and a jail food service contract extension. The meeting includes routine approvals and a public health budget review.

• Transfer $338,052 from General Fund to SCORE Fund
• Rezone 50 acres in Monticello Twp. from AG to A/R
• Rezone 13 acres in Corinna Twp. to R-2 Suburban-Residential
• Approve 3-year jail food service contract extension with Aramark
• Accept $19,108 State Boat & Water Safety Grant

The Wright County Board approved the consent agenda, including extending the National Guard's lease for the Old Jail and several liquor license renewals. They also approved a large group assembly permit for the Laestadian Lutheran Church, accepted a $19,108 boat and water safety grant, and extended the jail food service contract with Aramark. The board canceled two county board meetings in August and November due to five Tuesdays in those months.

• Approved the consent agenda, including extending the National Guard's lease for the Old Jail and several liquor license renewals.
• Approved a large group assembly permit for the Laestadian Lutheran Church for June 28-July 7, 2021.
• Accepted the 2021 State of Minnesota Annual Boat & Water Safety Grant in the amount of $19,108.
• Approved a three-year extension of the Jail Food Service Contract with Aramark.
• Proclaimed the Spike Family as the Wright County 2021 Farm Family of the Year.
• Canceled the County Board meetings on August 3, 2021 and November 23, 2021 due to five Tuesdays in the month.
• Approved a contracted Registered Nurse position for the Public Health Division, not to exceed 20 hours per week or 600 hours for the remainder of 2021.
• Approved the hiring of a Senior Technical Support Specialist and Business Analyst as part of the 2021 Information Technology budget.

Health & Human Services Board and Advisory Committees

The Wright County Public Health Task Force is meeting to receive updates on the dental center and the COVID-19 response, and to introduce a new emergency preparedness coordinator. The agenda includes approval of previous minutes and discussion of new and old business.

• Dental Center updates by Sarah Grosshuesch
• COVID-19 Response update by Sarah Grosshuesch
• Introduction of new Emergency Preparedness Coordinator Jacob Anson

The Public Health Task Force approved the meeting agenda and May minutes unanimously. Members heard updates on the Minnesota Student Survey, the new dental clinic, COVID-19 response winding down, a new Emergency Preparedness Coordinator, and the new building. No new or old business was discussed.

• Approved the meeting agenda with deletions and additions.
• Approved the May minutes unanimously.
• Adjourned the meeting at 10:27 a.m.

Health & Human Services Board and Advisory Committees

The Wright County Health & Human Services Board will consider approving a $125,000 biennial contract for fraud prevention investigation services, accept advisory committee resignations and an application, and cancel the June 28 meeting. They will also receive updates on contracted case management and the jail release program, and approve new hires.

• Approve $125K biennial Fraud Prevention Investigation contract (2021-07-01 to 2023-06-30)
• Accept resignation of Mona Trebesch (Mental Health Advisory Council, District 4) and application of Katie Zehowski (District 1)
• Accept resignation of Bryden Giving (Public Health Task Force, District 1)
• Approve cancellation of June 28, 2021 HHS Board meeting
• Approve four new hires including LeighAnn Bethke, Dena Lampert, Amber Davis, Dawn Walstrom

The Wright County Health & Human Services Board approved the consent agenda, including a $125,000 biennial fraud prevention investigation contract, advisory committee resignations and applications, and cancellation of the June 28 meeting. The board also approved four new hires and discussed contracted case management, jail release program updates, and other administrative items. No substantive policy decisions were made beyond the consent agenda and new hires.

• Approved $125K biennial fraud prevention investigation contract (unanimous)
• Accepted advisory committee resignations and applications (unanimous)
• Approved cancellation of June 28 HHS board meeting (unanimous)
• Approved four new hires (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Wright County Planning Commission will meet on June 3, 2021, to consider a mix of continued and new items, including rezones, conditional use permits, and a solar array. Public participation is allowed in person or electronically, with written testimony due by June 2.

• Kami Holdings LLC: rezone ~45 acres to R-2a and PUD, CUP for 6-lot riparian subdivision (E. Lake Sylvia)
• Juston D. Dooley: amend CUP for pizza oven kitchen in tasting room at 731 County Road 30 SE
• Michael A. Cohrs: CUP for 17.4 kW solar array at 5667 90th St. SE
• Lucas D. Baldwin: CUP for three 30,000-gallon LP tanks at 11513 CR 6 SW
• Derek W. Nikko: CUP for gravel mining on ~10 acres at 2820 Dempsey Ave SW

The Wright County Planning Commission continued the Kami Holdings Lake Sylvia subdivision hearing to July 1, 2021, after a motion to deny the conditional use permit failed. The commission approved several other items, including a conditional use permit for a pizza oven, a solar array, and a gravel mining operation. A rezoning request for a family member's home site was denied.

• Continued Kami Holdings Lake Sylvia subdivision hearing to July 1 (carried, Thompson nay)
• Denied motion to draft findings for denial of Kami Holdings CUP (motion failed)
• Approved amendment to Dooley CUP for pizza oven (unanimous)
• Denied Rieger-Borer rezoning from AG to A/R (4-3)
• Approved cluster of three '1 per 40' entitlements on Birch Lake (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of DesMarais rezoning to A/R (unanimous)
• Approved CUP for 17.4 kW solar array (unanimous)
• Approved CUP for three 30,000-gallon LP storage tanks (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Wright County Solar Work Group is meeting to discuss solar farm regulations, including production taxes, shoreland restrictions, public lands setbacks, land alterations, and transportation corridors. The group will hear from county staff and outside experts, and may schedule a future meeting.

• Discussion of production taxes and county assessor classifications for solar farms
• Review of other counties' reasons for prohibiting solar farms in shoreland districts
• Possible setback from public lands and wildlife preservation areas
• Discussion of stormwater, drainage, and excavation rules for solar projects
• Review of ordinances for solar near major transportation corridors

Wright County Board

The Wright County Board will consider a consent agenda including a solar developers agreement with USS Quail Solar, LLC, a $68,968.14 payment for County Ditch #10, and several liquor licenses. They will also take action on Parks Commission recommendations, including authorizing negotiations for a potential 10-acre land acquisition in French Lake Township and reviewing operational changes at Otsego County Park. The board will discuss topics for a future workshop, including the 2022 budget and a Health Partners Clinic discussion.

• Approve solar developers agreement with USS Quail Solar, LLC and Jerry L. Quaal
• Approve $68,968.14 payment to Blackstone Contractors, LLC for County Ditch #10
• Authorize negotiations for potential 10-acre acquisition in French Lake Township
• Approve temporary liquor licenses for Clearwater Lions Club at Rodeo Grounds
• Approve annual liquor license renewal for Up The Creek Grill & Bar

The Wright County Board approved accepting ownership of up to five waterless cleaning stations (CD3 units) and entering into no-cost lease agreements with the DNR for placement at lake accesses. The board also authorized Parks and Recreation to proceed with an appraisal and negotiations for a potential 10-acre land acquisition in French Lake Township. All other agenda items were approved via the consent agenda.

• Approved minutes from 5-25-21 with additions (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including liquor licenses, position reclassification, and solar agreement (5-0)
• Accepted ownership of up to 5 CD3 waterless cleaning stations and authorized no-cost lease agreements with DNR (5-0)
• Authorized Parks and Recreation to proceed with appraisal and negotiations for 10-acre acquisition in French Lake Township (5-0)
• Accepted Technology Committee meeting minutes and recommendations (5-0)

Board of Adjustment

The Wright County Board of Adjustment will meet on May 28, 2021, to consider five variance requests and one lot line adjustment. These items involve construction or modifications to properties near lakes and in various townships. The board will also approve minutes from the May 7 meeting. Public participation is allowed in person or electronically.

• Variance for 36'x36'x14' detached garage on vacant lot near Lake Martha (Rockford Twp.)
• Variance for bedroom and garage additions near Crawford Lake (Rockford Twp.)
• Variance to convert sunroom to bedroom and add 8'x14' addition near Rock Lake (Albion Twp.)
• Variance for 40'x64' accessory building addition on six-acre lot (Marysville Twp.)
• Lot line adjustment for parcels along CR 75 NW near Mississippi River (Clearwater Twp.)

The Board of Adjustment denied a variance for a 28' x 32' garage on a lake lot (motion failed 2-2), then continued the hearing to June 18 for a full Board. Other items were continued for site inspections or applicant consultation, and one variance was approved for a sunroom conversion.

• Denied Witstine garage variance (2-2 vote failed)
• Continued Witstine garage hearing to June 18 (unanimous)
• Continued Pietig addition hearing to June 18 for site inspection (unanimous)
• Approved Brewer sunroom conversion variance (unanimous)
• Continued Wald accessory building variance to June 18 (unanimous)
• Granted JJ Ergen & Son's LLC lot line adjustment (unanimous)

Health & Human Services Board and Advisory Committees

The Wright County Health & Human Services Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to discuss updates on mental health services, the Public Health Task Force, and the American Rescue Plan. They will also review the 2020 annual report, first-quarter financials, and various operational updates. The meeting includes approval of previous minutes and an open forum for public input.

• Review and approve 2021-03-24 minutes
• Mental Health Update by Eric Nagel and Diane Erkens
• American Rescue/Relief Plan Update by Commissioner Husom
• 2020 HHS Annual Report by Jami Goodrum Schwartz
• 2021 1st Quarter Financial Report by Christine Partlow

The HHS Advisory Committee met virtually but lacked a quorum, so approval of the March 24 minutes was tabled to the next meeting. Members received updates on mental health services, the Public Health Task Force, dental outreach, and the American Rescue Plan allocation of $26.878 million for Wright County. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was informational and procedural.

• Tabled approval of 2021-03-24 minutes due to no quorum
• Adjourned at 4:14 p.m. without quorum

Wright County Board

The Wright County Board is meeting to consider several highway projects, including awarding a contract for the Highway 30 & Tiger Drive mini-roundabout and approving an engineering services agreement for the TH 25 & CSAH 83 intersection. The board will also consider resolutions for speed studies on two county roads, a settlement agreement with Super Tobacco 2 LLC, and various administrative and personnel items.

• Award Contract No. 2106 for Highway 30 & Tiger Drive Mini-Roundabout to Meyer Contracting, Inc. for $552,914.57
• Approve $290,508.17 professional engineering services agreement with WSB & Associates for TH 25 & CSAH 83 intersection design
• Authorize signatures on settlement agreement between Super Tobacco 2 LLC and Wright County
• Request MnDOT speed studies for CR 118 and CSAH 39
• Reappoint Connie Lounsbury to Personnel Board of Appeals for three-year term

The Wright County Board approved a $522,914.57 contract for the Highway 30 & Tiger Drive Mini-Roundabout Project with Meyer Contracting, Inc., the low bidder. The board also approved two resolutions requesting MnDOT speed studies for County Road 118 and CSAH 39, and accepted the 2021 DNR Federal Boat Patrol Grant. All votes were unanimous 5-0.

• Awarded Contract No. 2106, Highway 30 & Tiger Drive Mini-Roundabout Project, to Meyer Contracting, Inc. for $522,914.57 (5-0)
• Approved resolution requesting MnDOT speed study for County Road 118 from CSAH 37 to School Boulevard/CSAH 18/CR 118 (5-0)
• Approved resolution requesting MnDOT speed study for CSAH 39 from CSAH 19 to Trunk Highway 101 in Otsego (5-0)
• Accepted 2021 MN DNR Federal Boat Patrol Grant (5-0)
• Approved minutes from 5-18-21 with addition of $75,000 in supplies for ABM Cleaning Services Contract (5-0)
• Approved agenda with two additional items (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda with removal of Item B1 (5-0)
• Approved Administration – Finance warrants with clarifications (5-0)

Wright County Board

The Wright County Board will consider a public hearing on amending the solar farm energy moratorium to allow pending applications, approve several contracts including architectural services for the dental clinic and engineering for County Road 118, and handle routine items like personnel policy revisions and appointments. The agenda is largely routine with consent items and committee reports.

• Public hearing on amending Interim Ordinance No. 21-1, solar farm energy moratorium, to allow pending applications to proceed
• Authorize contract with Auromira Architects for dental clinic project architectural services
• Approve professional engineering services agreement with WSB & Associates for County Road 118 improvement project
• Approve transfer of $34,988 from Papercut MF Print Mgmt Solution project to unallocated CIP budget
• Approve plat recording for 'Franklin Woods' in Franklin Township

The Wright County Board approved an amendment to Interim Ordinance No. 21-1, the Solar Farm Energy Moratorium, to allow pending solar applications to proceed. The board also approved several contracts, including a professional services agreement with Auromira Architects for the Dental Clinic Project, and accepted minutes from various committee meetings. A one-year extension of the ABM Cleaning Services contract was approved after discussion.

• Approved amendment to Interim Ordinance No. 21-1, Solar Farm Energy Moratorium, to allow pending applications to proceed (5-0)
• Approved Auromira Architects for Dental Clinic Project architectural services (4-1)
• Approved one-year extension of ABM Cleaning Services contract
• Approved recording of Franklin Woods plat, Franklin Township (4-0)
• Approved drainage authorization resolutions for culvert crossings on County Ditches #24 and #39 under I-94 (5-0)
• Designated May 16-22, 2021 as Emergency Medical Services Week (5-0)
• Added Highway 12 Safety Coalition to committee listings and appointed Kaczmarek (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda with items A2, A3, and B2 pulled for discussion (4-0)

Planning Commission

The Wright County Planning Commission will meet to act on minutes and consider six land-use items, including rezoning requests, conditional use permits for subdivisions, a gravel pit reclamation, and a contractor's yard. Public participation is available in person, by phone, or electronically, with written testimony due by 4:30 pm on May 12.

• Rezone ~5 acres and CUP for 3-lot subdivision at 13779 37th St. NW, French Lake Twp.
• CUP for land alteration (10,000 cu. yds.) to reclaim old gravel pit at 3837 CR 12 S, Marysville Twp.
• CUP for contractor's yard for lawn care business at 2187 30th St. SE, Rockford Twp.
• CUP for cluster of three '1 per 40' entitlements on Birch Lake, Chatham Twp.
• Rezone and CUP for unplatted 4-lot subdivision on Birch Lake, Chatham Twp.

The Wright County Planning Commission approved a preliminary plat for Hidden Hillside Estates, a conditional use permit for bringing clean fill to reclaim an old gravel pit, and a conditional use permit for a lawn care contractor's yard. The commission continued three other hearings to June 3, 2021, for site inspections, including a cluster subdivision and rezoning on Birch Lake and a rezoning request in Corinna Township. The commission also approved the final plat of Franklin Woods and scheduled a site inspection for May 24.

• Approved preliminary plat of Hidden Hillside Estates (unanimous)
• Approved CUP for ~10,000 cu. yds. clean fill for gravel pit reclamation, 7am-7pm Mon-Fri, 3 years (unanimous)
• Approved CUP for contractor's yard for lawn care business (unanimous)
• Continued DesMarais cluster CUP hearing to June 3 for site inspection (unanimous)
• Continued DesMarais rezoning/subdivision hearing to June 3 for site inspection (unanimous)
• Continued Rieger-Borer rezoning hearing to June 3 for site inspection (unanimous)
• Approved final plat of Franklin Woods (unanimous)

Health & Human Services Board and Advisory Committees

The Mental Health Advisory Council approved its agenda and March minutes, and heard updates on new outreach staff, a Buffalo PD therapy dog, and a regional behavioral health crisis center under development. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting was primarily informational.

• Approved meeting agenda (motion by Sandy, second by Carl)
• Approved MHAC minutes from 03/09/2021 (motion by Mark D., second by Stephanie B.)
• Adjourned meeting (motion by Sandy, second by Carl)

Health & Human Services Board and Advisory Committees

The Wright County Health & Human Services Board is meeting to consider a letter-of-need request supporting Anchor Recovery's proposal to open a low-to-high intensity outpatient treatment center for substance misuse in the county. The board will also accept a Public Health Task Force resignation, approve a new hire, and cancel its May 24 meeting. Presentations include the 2020 annual report, a vaccination update, and the 2021 first quarter financial report.

• Letter-of-need request supporting Anchor Recovery to open outpatient substance misuse treatment center
• Accept resignation of Darlene Lind from Public Health Task Force (District 5)
• Approve new hire Michelle Braatz, Eligibility Specialist, effective April 19, 2021
• Cancel May 24, 2021 HHS Board meeting
• 2021 first quarter financial report presentation

The Wright County Health & Human Services Board approved the consent agenda, which included accepting a Public Health Task Force resignation, supporting a letter-of-need request for Anchor Recovery to open an outpatient substance misuse treatment center, and cancelling the May 24, 2021 board meeting. The board also approved the 2020 HHS Annual Report, which showed the county exceeding state thresholds in all ten performance measures, and proclaimed May as National Foster Care Awareness Month. All votes were 5-0.

• Approved April 12, 2021 minutes (5-0)
• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda: accepted PHTF resignation, supported Anchor Recovery letter-of-need, cancelled May 24 meeting (5-0)
• Approved 2020 HHS Annual Report (5-0)
• Approved HHS Advisory Committee minutes (roll call vote)
• Proclaimed May as National Foster Care Awareness Month (5-0)

Health & Human Services Board and Advisory Committees

The Public Health Task Force will meet via Zoom to review various program updates. Discussion items include the Dental Center, Home Visiting Program, and COVID-19 response.

• Dental Center Updates
• Home Visiting Program Updates
• COVID-19 Response Update
• Presentation of new building pictures

The Public Health Task Force heard updates on the new dental center, home visiting program changes, and COVID-19 vaccination efforts. The dental center steering committee selected a design proposal, which will go to the county board for final approval on May 18. The task force also discussed transitioning to a new evidence-based home visiting model (MECSH) and ongoing vaccination clinics, including pop-up and mobile sites. No formal decisions were made by the task force; all items were informational.

• Approved agenda and April minutes (unanimous)
• Dental center design selected by steering committee; final approval pending May 18 board meeting
• Home visiting program to consolidate into MECSH model (discussed, no formal vote)
• COVID-19 vaccination efforts continued, including pop-up clinics and mobile sites (discussed)

Board of Adjustment

The Wright County Board of Adjustment will consider five variance requests at its May 7, 2021 meeting. These include requests to amend a previously granted variance for a lakefront project, allow living space under a screen porch near a lake, permit a dwelling that does not meet width standards, and construct additions and a garage near county roads. The board will also approve minutes from the April 9, 2021 meeting.

• Edward & Traci Prewitt: amend variance for new construction 40.6 ft from ordinary high water mark at 6424 Pilger Avenue NW, E. Lake Sylvia
• Perry R. Ditty: variance for 185 sq ft living area under screen porch, 65 ft from high water mark at 1616 37th St SE, Crawford Lake
• Chad K. Jung: variance for dwelling width of 16 ft at 3683 144th St NW, The Preserve at Locke Lake
• Thomas J. Fitzpatrick: variance for porch replacement, addition, and 20' x 22' garage at 7571 County Rd 8 SW, Woodland Twp
• Weston P. Weber: variance for 27' x 27' addition at 8144 Fenning Avenue NE, Monticello Twp

The Wright County Board of Adjustment approved a revised variance for Edward and Traci Prewitt's property at 6424 Pilger Avenue NW, allowing essentially new construction 40.6 feet from the ordinary highwater mark of Lake Sylvia, despite concerns about the scope of changes. The board also approved variances for Perry Ditty, Chad Jung, and Thomas Fitzpatrick, and referred a request by Weston Weber to the Monticello Joint Planning Board.

• Approved revised variance for Prewitt property (4-1, Vick dissenting)
• Approved 185 sq ft living area under porch for Ditty (unanimous)
• Approved dwelling width variance for Jung with 18-month condition (unanimous)
• Approved porch replacement and garage addition for Fitzpatrick (unanimous)
• Referred Weber variance request to Monticello Joint Planning Board (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Wright County Solar Work Group is meeting to discuss regulations for solar farms, including size and setback requirements from other counties, contingency surety amounts and payment options, and land alteration rules for stormwater, drainage, and excavation. They will also consider assessor tax classifications and next steps. The group may approve the agenda and minutes from March 24, 2021.

• Review of size and setback regulations from surrounding counties
• Discussion of contingency surety amount, hold period, and phased payment options
• Staff draft language on land alterations (stormwater, drainage, excavation)
• Discussion of assessor tax classifications for solar farms
• Schedule next meeting

Wright County Board

The Wright County Board is meeting to consider consent agenda items, including budget amendments, a tobacco license, and several rezoning requests from KAMI Holdings, LLC in Southside Township. They will also discuss zoning enforcement in Corinna Township, approve a road agreement with Maple Lake Township, and review department budgets.

• Approve budget amendment of approximately $1,700 for Auditor/Treasurer computer replacement
• Transfer $5,000 from Health & Human Services to Court Services
• Approve 2021 tobacco license for Mini Mart #13 in Maple Lake
• Rezone 29 acres and 45 acres for KAMI Holdings in Southside Twp. to A/R and R-2a, plus PUD
• Approve Agreement No. 21-50 for 73rd St NW & 85th St NW SPRA project with Maple Lake Twp.

The Wright County Board approved Agreement No. 21-50 for the 73rd Street NW & 85th Street NW State Park Road Account project with Maple Lake Township, which was granted $460,000 for township road improvements. The board also approved the consent agenda with two items pulled for discussion, appointed commissioners to a new Broadband Committee, and accepted minutes from the Technology and Committee of the Whole meetings. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included informational updates and discussions.

• Approved Agreement No. 21-50 for SPRA project with Maple Lake Township (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda with items A3 and D1 pulled for discussion (5-0)
• Acknowledged warrants and authorized signatures on Indian Lookout plat (5-0)
• Appointed Vetsch and Daleiden to Broadband Committee (5-0)
• Accepted Technology Committee minutes and recommendations (5-0)
• Accepted Committee of the Whole minutes and recommendations (5-0)

Wright County Board

The Wright County Board will consider an ordinance amendment on solar energy farms and discuss setting a public hearing for a possible solar farm moratorium. The board will also vote on consent agenda items including a $746,036 COVID response grant, a precious metal dealer license, and a budget amendment for temporary staffing. Timed items include approving a highway agreement for CSAH 60 improvements in Montrose and updating agreements for Bertram Chain of Lakes Regional Park.

• Ordinance Amendment 21-3 on solar energy farms and discussion of interim moratorium (Ordinance 21-1)
• Approve Community Health Board grant agreement: $746,036 for COVID response and vaccine implementation (2021-04-01 to 2021-12-31)
• Approve Agreement No. 21-52 for CSAH 60 (Center Ave. South & 2nd Street South) improvements in Montrose
• Approve precious metal dealer license for Shaphan Kirkpatrick DBA National Gold Consultants (City of Buffalo) for one year
• Authorize $9,400 budget amendment for temporary staffing in License Center (zero net impact)

The Wright County Board approved Ordinance Amendment No. 21-3, which establishes minimum financial surety requirements for solar energy farms, and set a public hearing for May 18, 2021, to consider lifting parts of the solar moratorium to allow pending projects to move forward. The board also approved a highway agreement with the City of Montrose, authorized updated agreements for the Bertram Chain of Lakes Regional Park, and acknowledged warrants issued in April.

• Approved Ordinance Amendment No. 21-3 for solar energy farms (5-0)
• Set public hearing for May 18, 2021, to consider lifting solar moratorium (5-0)
• Approved Agreement No. 21-52 for CSAH 60 improvements in Montrose (5-0)
• Authorized signatures on updated Bertram Chain of Lakes JPA and bylaws (5-0)
• Authorized resolution for Snowmobile Association grant application (5-0)
• Adopted resolution for Correctional Officer and Employee Week (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda with items including $746,036 COVID grant and license (5-0)
• Acknowledged warrants issued April 14-20, 2021 (5-0)

Wright County Board

The Wright County Board will consider consent agenda items including a $4,748,782.51 contract for County Road 118 reconstruction, a $100,000 budget transfer to the EDA, and several personnel actions. They will also hold timed items for plat approval, a speed enforcement grant, and seasonal bituminous bids, plus discuss a dental clinic steering committee and per diems.

• Award Contract No. 2105 for County Road 118 reconstruction to Duininck Brothers, Inc. for $4,748,782.51
• Approve $100,000 transfer to Economic Development Authority budget
• Accept 2021 Speed and Aggressive Driving Enforcement Grant from MN Office of Traffic Safety
• Approve lawful gambling application for Ramsey Lake Property Owners Association at Up The Creek Grill and Bar
• Approve payment of $124,689.03 to Blackstone Contractors for County Ditch #10

The Wright County Board awarded Contract No. 2105 for the County Road 118 Reconstruction Project to Duininck Brothers, Inc. for $4,748,782.51, a collaborative project with the City of Monticello funded by the Local Option Sales Tax. The board also accepted the 2021 Speed and Aggressive Driving Enforcement Grant, approved a $100,000 transfer to the EDA budget, and set per diems for two new committees. All votes were 5-0 except the per diem resolution, which passed 4-1.

• Awarded Contract No. 2105, County Road 118 Reconstruction, to Duininck Brothers, Inc. for $4,748,782.51 (5-0)
• Approved resolution accepting 2021 Speed and Aggressive Driving Enforcement Grant from MN Office of Traffic Safety (5-0)
• Approved $100,000 transfer and budget change into Economic Development Authority (EDA) budget (5-0)
• Approved Personnel Policy 309 Employee Recognition as amended (5-0)
• Authorized hire of temporary staff for ERP implementation with $0 budget impact (5-0)
• Approved Joint Powers Agreement between Wright County EDA and Wright County (5-0)
• Set per diems for Dental Clinic Steering Committee and Solar Advisory Committee (4-1, Kaczmarek opposed)
• Approved Lawful Gambling Application for Ramsey Lake Property Owner's Association (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Wright County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on April 15, 2021, to consider several rezoning requests, conditional use permits, and a proposed ordinance amendment. Items include residential subdivisions, a manufactured home placement, mining expansion, and a pizza oven kitchen. The meeting will be held virtually with no in-person attendance due to COVID-19.

• Rezone 5 acres to R-2a and CUP for two-lot subdivision at 3138 Bolton Avenue SW (Marysville Twp.)
• Rezone ~5 acres to R-1 and CUP for three-lot subdivision at 13779 37th St. NW (French Lake Twp.)
• Rezone 29.5 acres to A/R at 80th St. & Pilger Ave. NW (Southside Twp.)
• Rezone ~45 acres to R-2a and establish PUD for six riparian lots (E. Lake Sylvia)
• Amend §155.108 to add minimum escrow deposit for solar energy systems

The Wright County Planning Commission recommended approval of two rezoning requests for properties owned by Hennepin Ave. United Methodist Church near Lake Sylvia, including a 29.5-acre parcel to A/R Agricultural-Residential and a 45-acre parcel to R-2a Suburban-Residential with a Planned Unit Development. The Commission also approved a conditional use permit for a manufactured home, amended a mining permit, and forwarded a solar ordinance amendment to the County Board without a recommendation. One rezoning request for a property on Bolton Avenue was forwarded with findings for denial after a split vote.

• Adopted findings for denial for Ross Danielson's rezoning request at 3138 Bolton Ave SW (4-2)
• Continued Jon Toedter's rezoning request to May 13, 2021 (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Kami Holdings' 29.5-acre rezoning to A/R at Lake Sylvia (4-1)
• Recommended approval of Kami Holdings' 45-acre rezoning to R-2a and PUD at Lake Sylvia (unanimous; PUD vote 4-1)
• Approved conditional use permit for manufactured home on County Rd 12 S (unanimous)
• Approved amended mining CUP for recycling concrete/blacktop for Michael Ludenia (unanimous)
• Continued Juston Dooley's pizza oven CUP request to June 3, 2021 (unanimous)
• Forwarded solar ordinance amendment 21-3 to County Board without recommendation (5-1)

Health & Human Services Board and Advisory Committees

The Wright County Health & Human Services Board will review the Central MN Jobs & Training Services (CMJTS) annual update, discuss unreimbursed pandemic expenditures, and hear a presentation on the Contact Center. The board will also consider consent agenda items including accepting a committee resignation, cancelling the April 26 meeting, and approving new hires.

• Accept resignation of Laurie Stammer from HHS Advisory Committee (District 1)
• Cancel 2021-04-26 HHS Board meeting
• Approve new hires: Katrina Segner, Paige Bratsch, Tara Moy, Jennifer Oxley, Michelle Braatz
• CMJTS annual update with documents including 2019 audit and insurance summary
• Discussion of unreimbursed pandemic expenditures (CARES funding, COVID expenses)

The Wright County Health & Human Services Board approved the consent agenda, including canceling the April 26 meeting and accepting a resignation, and approved new hires. The board discussed but did not approve a request to reimburse HHS for $2M in COVID-response expenditures, leaving the August 2020 decision to not transfer funds unchanged. The board also received an annual update from Central MN Jobs & Training Services and a presentation on the new contact center.

• Approved March 8, 2021 minutes
• Approved agenda as amended (removed Michelle Braatz from new hire list)
• Approved consent agenda: cancel April 26 HHS Board meeting and accept Lauri Stammer's resignation
• Approved new hires: Katrina Segner, Paige Bratsch, Tara Moy, Jennifer Oxley, Michelle Braatz
• Denied request to reimburse HHS $2M for COVID expenditures; August 2020 decision stands

Health & Human Services Board and Advisory Committees

The Wright County Public Health Task Force is meeting to receive updates on the Dental Center, a new dental coordinator, the immunization program, and the COVID-19 response. The group will also approve the agenda and March minutes, and welcome new member Eric Bailey.

• Welcome of new Task Force Member Eric Bailey
• Dental Center update by Sarah Grosshuesch
• Introduction of new Dental Coordinator Greg Wise
• Immunization Program update by Kristie Rathmanner
• COVID-19 Response update by Sarah Grosshuesch

The Public Health Task Force meeting was largely informational, with no formal votes on substantive policy. Members approved the agenda and prior minutes unanimously. Updates were presented on the dental center project, the new dental coordinator's work, immunization programs, and COVID-19 response, including vaccination progress and variant concerns.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved March minutes (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Wright County Board of Adjustment will meet on April 9, 2021, to consider seven variance requests and one final plat. The requests involve property divisions, building additions, and garage constructions, each requiring exceptions to county zoning ordinances. The meeting will be held virtually due to COVID-19, with public participation limited to written testimony.

• Variance for Nick T. Evans to allow an entitlement division leaving 76 ft of road frontage on Moore Lake property
• Variance for Jonathan P. Bigalk to build a 20'x24' garage addition 78 ft from County Road centerline at 7321 Nevens Ave NW
• Variance for Paige S. Rickert to double footprint of home at 7407 Quinn Ave NW, making it nonconforming to side setback
• Variance for Jeffrey & Beth Matthews to replace porch/deck with 26'x18' addition 67.5 ft from highwater mark at 6370 Quinn Ave NW
• Final plat acceptance for Maple Crest Second Addn. (Anderson backlots)

The Wright County Board of Adjustment approved several variances for property expansions and divisions, including a garage addition, a home expansion, a porch replacement, and a 10-acre entitlement division. The Board also upheld the Zoning Administrator's determination that a proposed access strip did not meet the definition, but then approved a variance for the access strip. One variance request was continued to a later date at the applicant's request.

• Approved variance for 20'x24' garage addition at 7321 Nevens Ave NW (unanimous)
• Approved variances for home expansion at 7407 Quinn Ave NW (4-1, Mol dissenting)
• Approved variance for porch/deck replacement at 6370 Quinn Ave NW (unanimous)
• Continued variance request for garage at Lake Martha to May 28, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved 10-acre entitlement division with 4.2 acres prime farm soils (unanimous)
• Upheld Zoning Administrator's determination on access strip (4-1, Neumann dissenting)
• Approved variance for 33-ft access strip for 4-acre division (unanimous)
• Approved final plat of Maple Crest Second Addition (unanimous)

Wright County Board

The Wright County Board will vote on consent agenda items including a tobacco license denial, liquor licenses, a reimbursement, and several staff position replacements. They will also consider a rezone request, approve a highway agreement for a roundabout project, and discuss park operations and drainage issues.

• Deny tobacco license for LGS Lawn & Repair LLC DBA Buddha Glass in Monticello
• Approve tobacco license for Madigan's Pub & Grill, Inc. (Maple Lake) through Dec 31, 2021
• Approve seasonal 3.2 malt liquor license for Olson's Campground on Limestone Lake (May 1-Oct 31, 2021)
• Rezone Jon P. Toedter property in French Lake Twp from AG/S-2 to R-1/S-2
• Approve Agreement No. 20-58 for CSAH 30/Tiger Drive mini-roundabout in Delano

The Wright County Board approved a $10 million allocation from the American Rescue Plan for broadband expansion, and hired a temporary intern to support related projects. The board also approved several routine items, including agreements for a roundabout project, wetland bank plan, and engineer's report, and scheduled public hearings for drainage ditch alterations.

• Approved $10M allocation for broadband from American Rescue Plan funds (5-0)
• Hired temporary intern for American Rescue Plan projects (5-0)
• Approved Agreement No. 20-58 for CSAH 30/Tiger Drive Mini-Roundabout (5-0)
• Approved Marquardt Wetland Bank Plan along County Ditch #10 (5-0)
• Accepted proposal for Engineer's Report on Ditch #31 from Houston Engineering (5-0)
• Scheduled public hearings for culvert crossings on Ditches #39 and #24 (5-0)
• Approved $1,000 donation to Wildlife Forever (5-0)
• Appointed Daleiden and Wetter to Dental Clinic Steering Committee (4-1)

Planning Commission

The Wright County Solar Farm Ordinance Work Group is meeting to continue work on solar farm regulations. They will review the amendment process for surety amounts, discuss size and setback requirements, and consider land impacts such as drainage and excavation. The group will also talk about benefits of solar, tax base, and production taxes.

• Review of surety amount amendment process
• Discussion of solar farm size and setback requirements
• Land impact considerations: drainage and excavation
• Discussion of solar benefits, tax base, and production taxes

Health & Human Services Board and Advisory Committees

The Wright County Health & Human Services Advisory Committee is meeting to elect a chair and vice chair, approve past meeting minutes, and receive updates on mental health and public health initiatives. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major funding decisions or policy changes listed.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Review and approve 2020-11-18 and 2021-01-27 meeting minutes
• Mental Health Update by Eric Nagel and Diane Erkens
• Public Health Task Force Update by Dr. Jennifer Ray-Mader and Sarah Grosshuesch
• Welcome new member Katie Koopmeiners

The committee elected Tyler as Chair and Ray-Mader as Vice Chair, and both presided over the meeting. It also approved the minutes from the previous meetings and took action to remove Dan Schaible and Lisa Hayes-Stich from the next agenda due to non-renewal of their appointments. The meeting included updates on mental health services, a future dental clinic, and the upcoming launch of Integrated Services.

• Elected Tyler as Chair and Ray-Mader as Vice Chair, both motions carried.
• Approved the minutes from the 2020-11-18 and 2021-01-27 meetings.
• Removed Dan Schaible and Lisa Hayes-Stich from the next meeting agenda due to non-renewed appointments.
• Agreed to invite Greg Wise to a future meeting for updates on the Health Promotion Coordinator role.
• Agreed to send the last Public Health Task Force meeting minutes to the committee.
• Directed HHS to develop a satisfaction survey and report progress in six months.
• Scheduled a planning meeting with the Chair, Vice Chair, and Jami for future meetings.
• Adjourned the meeting at 3:33 p.m. after a motion was passed.

Wright County Board

The Wright County Board will consider several administrative actions, including filling the Assistant County Administrator position, setting a salary for an Assistant Finance Director, and authorizing civil litigation against a property in Buffalo. They will also review consent agenda items such as a liquor license renewal, a $125K grant acceptance, and personnel changes in Health & Human Services. The board will discuss the aggregate tax, department budgets, and per diems for new committees, and hold a Committee of the Whole on the American Rescue Plan.

• Approve filling Assistant County Administrator position
• Set salary for Assistant Finance Director - Property Tax Operations at $48.37/hour
• Authorize civil litigation against 1177 Dillon Avenue N.W., Buffalo, MN 55313
• Accept $125K Drug-Free Communities Support Grant (2020-12-31 to 2021-09-29)
• Renew on-sale intoxicating liquor license for Albion Ridges Golf Course (Apr 1 - Nov 30, 2021)

The Wright County Board approved a resolution making the Economic Development Authority a member of the Minnesota Counties Intergovernmental Trust for property and workers compensation coverage. The board also approved several consent agenda items, including a salary freeze for the Assistant Finance Director and a position change in Health and Human Services. A recommendation to continue the WIC program with Wright County Community Action was accepted.

• Approved EDA membership in MCIT (5-0)
• Approved Assistant Finance Director salary at $48.37/hr for 2021 (5-0)
• Approved change of .5 Public Health Nurse to .5 Social Worker (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda minus items A2 and D4 (5-0)
• Approved sending letter to gravel pit owners about tax remittance (5-0)
• Approved per diems for new watershed committees (5-0)
• Scheduled Committee of the Whole on snow removal/lawn care for April 29 (5-0)
• Approved minutes from 3-16-21 with corrections (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Wright County Planning Commission will meet to consider ten items, including rezoning requests, conditional use permits for mining and asphalt operations, and residential subdivisions. Several items are continuations from previous meetings. The meeting will be held virtually due to COVID-19, with no in-person public attendance.

• Rezone 5 acres to R-2a and CUP for 2-lot subdivision at 3138 Bolton Ave SW (Danielson)
• Rezone ~23 acres to A/R and CUP for 2-lot subdivision in Southside Twp (Alberg)
• CUP for sand/gravel mining with asphalt plant in Monticello Twp (Valley Paving)
• CUP renewal for mining/processing at State Hwy 25 site (Knife River Corp)
• CUP amendment for asphalt plant operations, extended hours for I-94 reconstruction (Foster/MPM & Hoffman)

The Wright County Planning Commission denied a request to rezone five acres from AG to R-2a for a new residential lot at 3138 Bolton Avenue SW, citing inconsistency with the Land Use Plan. The commission also approved several conditional use permits, including a two-lot subdivision for Steven Alberg, a mining operation for Valley Paving, and a temporary asphalt plant for Knife River. A mining permit request from Kenneth Schwartz was withdrawn by the applicant.

• Denied rezoning to R-2a at 3138 Bolton Ave SW (5-2)
• Approved CUP for two-lot subdivision for Steven Alberg (unanimous)
• Approved CUP for Valley Paving mining operation with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved CUP for two-lot subdivision for Alfred & Julie Nelson (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of rezoning to R-1 for Jon P. Toedter (unanimous)
• Continued Kami Holdings rezoning to April 15 for site inspection (unanimous)
• Renewed Knife River mining CUP for 5 years (unanimous)
• Approved Knife River temporary asphalt plant with conditions (unanimous)

Wright County Board

The Wright County Board will consider consent agenda items including budget adjustments, a $1.02M transfer to the technology fund, and personnel actions. Timed items include awarding three highway contracts totaling about $8.24M and a public hearing on a subdivision ordinance amendment. The board will also discuss the new Government Center, school resource officer contracts, and coronavirus recovery funds.

• Award Contract 2101 (pavement preservation) to Knife River Corp. for $7,287,860.38
• Award Contract 2102 (seal coat) to Allied Blacktop Co. for $535,945.15
• Award Contract 2103 (pavement markings) to AAA Striping Service Co. for $419,800.00
• Transfer $1,020,000 from CIP Levy Stabilization Fund to CIP Technology Fund
• Public hearing on Ordinance Amendment 21-2 to the Subdivision Ordinance

The Wright County Board approved three highway contracts totaling over $8.2 million, including a $7.29 million pavement preservation contract to Knife River Corporation. The board also voted to freeze School Resource Officer contract rates at $43,764 each for one year. A motion to stop pursuing a dental clinic in the Government Center failed for lack of a second.

• Approved Contract No. 2101 for 2021 Pavement Preservation to Knife River Corporation for $7,287,860.38.
• Approved Contract No. 2102 for 2021 Seal Coat to Allied Blacktop Company for $535,945.15.
• Approved Contract No. 2103 for 2021 Pavement Markings to AAA Striping Service Company for $419,800.00.
• Approved Ordinance Amendment 21-2A, moving Land Records to the Recorder's Office.
• Approved a motion to freeze School Resource Officer Contract rate at $43,764 each for one year.
• Approved a resolution to support the One Watershed One Plan boundary change.
• Approved a resolution to support the One Watershed One Plan planning application.
• Appointed Commissioner Wetter to Policy Committees for Mississippi-Saint Cloud and South Fork Crow.

Board of Adjustment

The Wright County Board of Adjustment will meet on March 12, 2021, to consider six variance requests, including two continued from the February 12 meeting. The items involve property owners seeking variances for dwelling replacements, garage construction, and land divisions. Public attendance is not allowed; the meeting will be broadcast on YouTube, and written testimony may be submitted by email or mail.

• Matt Bronder: variance to replace dwelling and boathouse on Lake John (13307 80th St. NW)
• Robert R. Sutherland: variance to replace dwelling on Lake John (7177 Newcomb Ave NW)
• Curtis J. Lund: variance for 5-acre entitlement division on 33-ft access strip (11004 Peloquin Ave NW)
• Joshua B. Malmquist: variance for detached garage near Lake Martha (9th St. SE)
• Joseph (Rick) R. Scott: variance to combine parcels and create 65-acre parcel (1461 Barton Ave SW)

The Wright County Board of Adjustment approved variances for four property owners, allowing them to replace or build dwellings, garages, and other structures with reduced setbacks from lakes, property lines, and roads. The board also continued one petition to allow more time for the applicant to consider alternative lot configurations. All decisions were made with conditions, such as stormwater management plans and deed restrictions.

• Approved Matt Bronder's variance to replace a dwelling and boathouse on Lake John, with conditions including a stormwater plan and a smaller boathouse not extending over the ordinary high-water mark.
• Approved Robert R. Sutherland's variance to replace a dwelling on Lake John, with a condition that the stormwater system be maintained into perpetuity.
• Approved Curtis J. Lund's variance for a five-acre 'entitlement' division on Lake Caroline, subject to a survey and deed restriction.
• Approved Joshua B. Malmquist's variance to build a detached garage on Lake Martha, with a 10-foot road setback, and directed him to inform the Town Board of the revised plan.
• Approved Joseph (Rick) R. Scott's lot line adjustment to combine parcels and create a 23-acre 'entitlement' division, subject to legal descriptions and recorded documents.
• Continued Nick T. Evans's variance request for an 'entitlement' division on Moore Lake to April 9, 2021, to allow for further discussion of options.

Health & Human Services Board and Advisory Committees

The Mental Health Advisory Council will meet via Zoom to review sub-committee reports and discuss unmet needs. The agenda includes updates on Wright Mental Health, MAPP, and Public Health Suicide Prevention Grant awards.

• Wright Mental Health sub-committee report
• MAPP updates
• Public Health, Suicide Prevention Grant Award updates

The Mental Health Advisory Council approved spending grant funds to print 100 posters each for three outreach templates targeting schools, older adults, and farmers. The council also approved the agenda and previous meeting minutes, and continued all unmet needs from 2020 on the list for 2021-22. No updates were received from the MAPP or Suicide Prevention Grand Award sub-committees.

• Approved the agenda (motion by Mark, second by Tammi).
• Approved the minutes from 01/12/2021 (motion by Tammi, second by Cathy).
• Approved printing 100 posters of each of 3 templates, 300 total, for distribution (motion by Carl, second by Mark).
• Continued all unmet needs from 2020 on the unmet needs list for 2021-22.

Health & Human Services Board and Advisory Committees

The Wright County Public Health Task Force is meeting to approve the agenda and January minutes, and to receive updates on environmental health, the dental center, and the COVID-19 response. New members Ann Bajari and Bryden Giving will be welcomed. The meeting is largely informational with no formal decisions listed.

• Welcome new Task Force Members Ann Bajari and Bryden Giving
• Environmental Health update by Anna Olsen
• Dental Center update by Sarah Grosshuesch
• COVID-19 Response update by Sarah Grosshuesch

The Public Health Task Force approved the meeting agenda and the January minutes unanimously. They heard updates on environmental health programs, including lead case follow-up, radon test kit sales, and well water testing results. The COVID-19 response update reported over 5,000 vaccinations administered and outlined upcoming vaccination groups. No new or old business was discussed.

• Approved the meeting agenda (motion by Ann Bajari, second by Marlene Kittock).
• Approved the January minutes (motion by Melissa Pribyl, second by Mark Daleiden).
• Adjourned the meeting at 10:18 a.m. (motion by Jay Weatherford, second by Mark Daleiden).

Health & Human Services Board and Advisory Committees

The Wright County Health & Human Services Board is meeting to approve a consent agenda that includes canceling the March 22, 2021 board meeting, accepting a Public Health Task Force application, and hiring a new Health Promotion Coordinator. The regular agenda includes a proclamation declaring March as Social Worker Month and an update on a child support texting pilot program.

• Approve request to cancel 2021-03-22 HHS Board meeting
• Accept Public Health Task Force application from Bryden Giving (District 1)
• New hire: Lori Blaukat, Health Promotion Coordinator, effective March 1, 2021
• Proclamation: March as Social Worker Month
• Update: Child Support Texting Pilot

The Wright County Health & Human Services Board approved the consent agenda, which included cancelling the March 22, 2021 meeting, accepting a Public Health Task Force application, and renewing the MFIP/DWP services agreement with Central MN Jobs & Training Services. The board also adopted a proclamation declaring March as Social Worker Month. The minutes from February 22, 2020, were approved, and the agenda was amended to add the agreement renewal item.

• Approved the February 22, 2020 minutes.
• Approved the agenda as amended to add the CMJTS agreement renewal.
• Approved the consent agenda, including cancelling the 2021-03-22 meeting, accepting a task force application, and renewing the MFIP/DWP services agreement.
• Adopted and proclaimed March as Social Worker Month via roll call vote.

Planning Commission

The Wright County Solar Work Group is meeting to continue its review of solar farm regulations. The agenda covers surety amounts, solar farm size and setbacks, and land impacts such as drainage and excavation, plus broader topics like tax base and production taxes. This is a working session, not a final decision-making meeting.

• Discussion of surety amounts and whether the solar industry met with the County Engineer
• Review of size and setback requirements for solar farms
• Discussion of land impacts including drainage and excavation
• Discussion of benefits of solar, tax base, and production taxes
• Approval of February 24, 2021 minutes

Wright County Board

The Wright County Board will consider disbursing the remaining $1,097,719.30 of COVID-19 economic development funds, approve a contract for a parks master plan, and accept a bid for paving at Collinwood Regional Park. They will also schedule a public hearing on subdivision regulations and review several position replacements and financial policies.

• Disburse $1,097,719.30 remaining COVID-19 economic development funds
• Authorize contract with HKGI for Parks and Recreation Comprehensive System Master Plan
• Accept Knife River bid for Collinwood Regional Park paving project
• Schedule public hearing for Ordinance Amendment 21-2 (Subdivision Regulations)
• Approve bid schedule for highway projects (CR 118, CSAH 30/Tiger Dr.)

The Wright County Board approved a $72,000 contract with Hoisington Koegler Group Inc. for a Parks & Recreation Comprehensive Master Plan, with a 4-1 vote. A motion to decline the contract failed for lack of a second. The board also approved disbursing the remaining $1,097,719.30 of County Relief Funding, accepted a bid from Knife River for the Collinwood Regional Park paving project, and tabled a Sheriff's Office position replacement until the next meeting.

• Approved the Parks & Recreation Master Plan contract with HKGI (4-1).
• Approved disbursing the remaining $1,097,719.30 of County Relief Funding.
• Accepted Knife River's $226,000 bid for the Collinwood Regional Park paving project.
• Tabled the Sheriff's Office position replacement until March 16, 2021.
• Approved the Consent Agenda with the removal of Item B5 for discussion.
• Approved the resolution delegating statutory duties to the Auditor/Treasurer.
• Set the Board Retreat for 9:30 A.M., March 29, 2021, at Ney Park.
• Set a Committee of the Whole meeting for March 12, 2021, regarding the WIC Program.

Planning Commission

The Wright County Planning Commission will meet on February 25, 2021, to review and act on a variety of land use requests. These include rezoning petitions, conditional use permits for a winery expansion, a subdivision, an auction lot, and multiple land alteration requests to haul clean fill from the I-94 road project. The meeting will be held virtually with no in-person public attendance.

• Rezoning and CUP for a 12-lot residential subdivision at Buffalo Lake (Buffalo Lake, LLC)
• CUP amendment to expand winery events at Dooley Farm (Juston D. Dooley)
• CUP for consignment auction lot and auto sales at 7371 US Hwy. 12 SW (Curtis Weiers)
• CUP for phased sand and gravel mining with temporary asphalt plant (Valley Paving, Inc.)
• Five land alteration requests to haul clean fill from I-94 project (Hoffman Construction)

The Wright County Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit for a subdivision for Joe Bollant, amended a conditional use permit for Dooley Farm's winery expansion, approved a conditional use permit for a 12-lot subdivision called Lake Estates, approved a conditional use permit for an auction sales lot for Curtis Weiers, and approved multiple land alteration requests for Hoffman Construction to haul clean fill. The commission also continued two items: a rezoning request for Ross Danielson and a conditional use permit for Valley Paving's gravel mining operation, both to March 18, 2021, for site inspections.

• Approved conditional use permit for Bollant subdivision (unanimous)
• Amended Dooley Farm winery CUP to allow tasting room and 20 events/year (unanimous)
• Approved CUP for 12-lot Lake Estates subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved CUP for Weiers auction sales lot (unanimous)
• Approved land alteration for Hoffman Construction at 13667 Meridian Ave N (3-2)
• Approved land alteration for Hoffman Construction at CR 75 (unanimous)
• Approved land alteration for Hoffman Construction at 16517 Gowan Ave NW (unanimous)
• Approved land alteration for Hoffman Construction at 17032 CR 7 NW (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Wright County Solar Work Group is meeting to discuss its structure, focus items, and next steps for developing a solar farm ordinance. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific ordinance language or decisions listed for this session.

• Discussion on work group structure
• Items of focus for solar ordinance
• Next steps planning
• Staff contacts listed: Sean Riley, Greg Kryzer, Stacy Marquardt

Wright County Board

The Wright County Board will consider several consent agenda items, including reappointing the highway engineer, filling a vacant HR position, accepting a financial reporting award, and approving budget amendments. They will also hold a public hearing on an obstruction in County Ditch #10, consider a low bid for culvert work, and discuss a resolution supporting Silver Creek Township's road improvement application.

• Approve low bid of $315,361.28 from Molnau Trucking LLC for culverts along County Ditch #10
• Resolution of support for Silver Creek Township's LRIP application for 91st St. NW & Bishop Ave. NW
• Reappoint Virgil Hawkins as Highway Engineer for four-year term (5/01/2021-4/30/2025)
• Budget amendments moving Auditor/Treasurer to new department and Land Records staff to Recorder's budget
• Obstruction hearing on County Ditch #10

The Wright County Board approved a low bid of $315,361.28 from Molnau Trucking, LLC for culvert work along County Ditch #10. The board also approved a resolution supporting Silver Creek Township's road improvement application, accepted a financial reporting award, and approved an obstruction removal order. A motion to rescind the Sheriff's Office Administrator reclassification failed 4-1.

• Approved the low bid of $315,361.28 from Molnau Trucking, LLC for culverts along County Ditch #10.
• Approved a resolution of support and sponsorship for Silver Creek Township's Local Road Improvement Program application.
• Accepted the 2019 Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting.
• Approved the obstruction order for County Ditch #10, requiring property owners to remove debris by February 28, 2021.
• Approved the consent agenda with the removal of item C1 (the financial reporting award).
• Approved the agenda, adding a Board Retreat under Administration B.
• Approved the minutes from the February 16, 2021 meeting.
• Motion to rescind the Sheriff's Office Administrator reclassification failed 4-1.

Health & Human Services Board and Advisory Committees

The Wright County Health and Human Services Board is meeting to review and approve the agenda, and to discuss a five-year contract for the WIC program. The discussion will be led by Jami Goodrum Schwartz and Sarah Grosshuesch. The board will also hear director's comments.

• Discussion of five-year WIC contract
• Review and approval of agenda
• Approval of minutes from February 8, 2021
• Director's comments

The Board discussed the upcoming five-year WIC grant renewal and agreed to explore whether to bring the program in-house or retain Wright County Community Action (WCCA) as administrator. They requested a cost-benefit analysis from both agencies and scheduled further discussion for the Committee of the Whole on March 11 or 12. No final decision was made.

• Approved February 8, 2020 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved agenda (motion carried)
• Agreed to explore WIC program administration options (in-house vs. WCCA)
• Requested cost-benefit analysis from both agencies for WIC decision

Wright County Board

The Wright County Board is meeting to approve consent agenda items, including disbursing COVID relief funds, renewing licenses, and approving contracts. They will also discuss a solar moratorium, road improvement applications, and other administrative matters.

• Disburse $932,482 of $2,733,983.57 in COVID relief to small businesses and nonprofits
• Approve 3-year Office 365 contract totaling $1,532,312.13
• Rezone 23 acres in Southside Twp. from AG and S-2 to A/R and S-2 for Steve Alberg
• Support LRIP applications for CSAH 19 & CSAH 39 roundabout in Otsego and 9 local road projects
• Approve final payment of $43,490.75 to Knife River Corporation for Contract 1903

The Wright County Board approved disbursing $932,482 from the COVID-Economic Development fund to small businesses and non-profits, with authorization to disburse the entire $2,733,983.57 grant as determined by the County's COVID Business Relief Committee. The board also approved a three-year Office 365 contract totaling $1,532,312.13, and accepted a $2,500 donation from DAV Chapter 37 for Veteran Services. Several items were approved on the consent agenda, including budget carry forwards, licenses, and a wetland bank plan was laid over for further discussion.

• Approved $932,482 disbursement from COVID-19 Small Business Grant Program (5-0)
• Approved three-year Office 365 contract totaling $1,532,312.13 (5-0)
• Adopted resolution accepting $2,500 donation from DAV Chapter 37 (5-0)
• Approved appointments to Solar Work Group, adding Don Schmidt, Dean Lieschow, David Watts (5-0)
• Approved resolution supporting LRIP application for CSAH 19 & CSAH 39 roundabout (5-0)
• Approved final acceptance for contract 1903, final payment to Knife River Corp of $43,490.75 (5-0)
• Approved resolution of support for nine local agency LRIP applications (5-0)
• Laid over item D2 (Marquardt Wetland Bank Plan) for further discussion

Board of Adjustment

The Wright County Board of Adjustment will meet on February 12, 2021, to consider four items: three variance requests for replacing or expanding dwellings and a boathouse, and one lot-line adjustment. The meeting will be held in person at the County Government Center, but public attendance is not allowed; it will be broadcast on YouTube, and written testimony is accepted by email or mail. The board will also approve the minutes from the January 8, 2021 meeting.

• Matt Bronder: variance to replace a 572 sq. ft. dwelling with a larger home, new septic, and boathouse at 13307 80th St. NW (Lake John).
• Robert R. Sutherland: variance to replace a 568 sq. ft. dwelling with a 660 sq. ft. home plus garage and loft at 7177 Newcomb Ave NW (Lake John).
• John J. Peterson: variance to replace a detached garage and add living space and attached garage at 599 County Road 37 NW (Maple Lake Twp.).
• Lester N. Hoikka & Jerome J. Hoikk: lot line adjustment to swap about 2.5 and 13 acres between two tax parcels in Albion Twp.
• Public comments not allowed in person; written testimony due by 4:30 pm on Feb. 11 via email or mail.

The Wright County Board of Adjustment continued two variance requests for lakefront properties on Lake John to March 12, 2021, for site inspections and additional information. The board approved a variance for a garage and living space addition in Maple Lake Township and approved a lot line adjustment in Albion Township. All votes were unanimous.

• Continued Matt Bronder's variance request for a new dwelling and boathouse at 13307 80th St. NW to March 12, 2021, for site inspection (unanimous)
• Continued Robert R. Sutherland's variance request for a new dwelling at 7177 Newcomb Ave NW to March 12, 2021, for site inspection and drainage plan (unanimous)
• Approved John J. Peterson's variance for a garage and living space addition at 599 County Road 37 NW (unanimous)
• Approved Lester N. Hoikka and Jerome J. Hoikka's lot line adjustment in Albion Township (unanimous)

Health & Human Services Board and Advisory Committees

The Wright County Health & Human Services Board will review and approve the consent agenda, which includes authorizing a letter of support for True Friends to open a new Day Training & Habilitation facility in Annandale, accepting Public Health Task Force applications, and approving a new hire. The regular agenda includes a presentation on the 2021 Mental Health Advisory Council unmet needs report, updates on COVID-19 vaccines and case banking in financial services, and the 2020 4th quarter financial report.

• Authorize letter of support for True Friends DT&H facility in Annandale (capacity up to 20)
• Accept Public Health Task Force applications: Eric Bailey (District 1), Ann Bajari (District 5)
• New hire: Sarah Dearhamer, Case Aide, Health Care Team, effective Jan 15, 2021
• Presentation: 2021 Mental Health Advisory Council Unmet Needs Report
• Update: COVID-19 vaccines and 2020 4th quarter financial report

Health & Human Services Board and Advisory Committees

The Wright County Public Health Task Force is meeting to approve the agenda and January minutes, then hear updates on meeting mileage, WCCA, the strategic plan/CHIP, dental center, and COVID-19 response. No decisions are listed; the agenda is mostly informational and procedural.

• Welcome of new Task Force Member Mona Volden
• Mileage for meetings update by Sarah Grosshuesch
• WCCA update by Jay Weatherford
• Strategic Plan/CHIP update by Joel Torkelson
• Dental Center and COVID-19 Response updates by Sarah Grosshuesch

The Public Health Task Force meeting was largely informational, with no formal votes on policy. Members approved the agenda and previous minutes unanimously. Updates covered the new dental clinic funded by a $1.4 million bonding bill, a $100,000 UCARE grant for architectural fees, and the COVID-19 vaccination rollout for groups 1A and 1B. No new or old business was discussed.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved January minutes (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review several petitions regarding land use, including a proposed solar farm and multiple residential subdivisions. The meeting includes discussions on rezoning agricultural lands to agricultural-residential and requests for mining operations.

• Conditional Use Permit for a 1 MW Solar Farm on approximately 9.8 acres in Monticello Twp.
• Rezoning of approximately 3 acres from R-2a Suburban-Residential to AG General Agriculture in Maple Lake Twp.
• Rezoning of approximately 104.2 acres from AG and S-2 Residential-Recreational Shorelands to A/R Agricultural-Residential in Monticello Twp.
• Rezoning of approximately 23 acres from AG and S-2 Residential-Recreational Shorelands to A/R Agricultural-Residential in Southside Twp.
• Conditional Use Permit for mining of material with processing in Silver Creek Twp.

The Wright County Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit for a nine-lot unplatted residential subdivision (Preusse) and recommended rezoning for a two-lot subdivision (Alberg). A solar farm CUP was tabled due to a county moratorium, and a mining CUP hearing was continued for a site inspection.

• Approved CUP for 9-lot unplatted subdivision (Preusse) with conditions (unanimous)
• Recommended rezoning of 23 acres to A/R & S-2 (Alberg) to County Board (unanimous)
• Tabled solar farm CUP (MN CSG 10, LLC) due to county moratorium (carried, Felger abstained)
• Continued Bollant rezoning/CUP hearing to Feb 25 at applicant's request (unanimous)
• Continued Alberg subdivision hearing to Mar 18 (unanimous)
• Continued mining CUP hearing (Schwartz) to Mar 18 for site inspection (unanimous)
• Scheduled site inspection for Mar 2 at 1:00 p.m. (unanimous)

Wright County Board

The Wright County Board will consider approving $219,337.50 in COVID-19 economic development funds for small businesses and nonprofits, along with several routine consent agenda items. They will also discuss a solar moratorium study, approve highway project bid schedules, and consider bridge prioritization resolutions.

• Disburse $219,337.50 from COVID-Economic Development account for small businesses and nonprofits
• Approve 2021 maintenance agreements with seven cities (Elk River, Monticello, Montrose, Waverly, Howard Lake, Maple Lake, Delano)
• Approve resolution prioritizing deficient bridges for state and federal funding
• Discuss plan of study for solar moratorium (Interim Ordinance 21-1)
• Approve bid schedule for 2021 pavement preservation, seal coating, and pavement markings

Health & Human Services Board and Advisory Committees

The Wright County Health & Human Services Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to elect a chair and vice chair, approve prior meeting minutes, and receive updates on mental health services and the Public Health Task Force. The open forum includes a mileage reimbursement update, the 2020 engagement survey, and HHS projects like the Contact Center and Integrated Services. This is a routine advisory meeting with no major decisions or public hearings on the agenda.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Approval of 2020-11-18 HHSAC minutes
• Mental Health Update by Eric Nagel and Diane Erkens
• Public Health Task Force Update by Dr. Jennifer Ray-Mader and Sarah Grosshuesch
• Mileage Reimbursement Update and 2020 Engagement Survey discussion

The HHS Advisory Committee met virtually but lacked a quorum, so the election of officers and approval of the November 2020 minutes were moved to the next meeting. The committee received updates on mental health, the Public Health Task Force, and HHS projects, including a new contact center and integrated services. No formal decisions were made.

• Officer election postponed due to no quorum
• Approval of 2020-11-18 minutes postponed due to no quorum
• Discussed attendance policy; recommended attendance confirmation and possible removal for unexcused absences

Wright County Board

The Board will consider an emergency interim zoning ordinance to institute a moratorium on solar energy farms. Other business includes distributing $392,662.50 from the County Relief Funding Program to small businesses and nonprofits.

• Emergency interim zoning ordinance for a solar energy farm moratorium
• $392,662.50 disbursement from the County Relief Funding Program
• Rezoning of 104.2 acres in Monticello Township (James H. Preusse)
• Rezoning of 3 acres in Maple Lake Township (Joe P. Bollant)
• Annual renewal of salt storage and purchase MOUs for Albertville, Cokato, Waverly, and Cokato Township

The board voted 5-0 to adopt an emergency interim zoning ordinance imposing a moratorium on solar energy farms, halting new applications and pending developer agreements. The decision followed a public hearing with residents and solar industry representatives. Other actions included approving a right-of-way plat for County Road 118, spring load restrictions, and a salt storage MOU with several cities and a township.

• Approved emergency interim ordinance for solar farm moratorium (5-0)
• Approved resolution authorizing highway right-of-way plat for CR 118 (5-0)
• Approved resolution on spring load restrictions for county highways (5-0)
• Approved MOU with Albertville, Cokato, Waverly, and Cokato Twp for salt storage/purchase (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda with removal of Attorney item B (5-0)
• Approved placing Chief of Civil Division job description on Personnel Committee agenda (5-0)
• Set Transportation Committee of the Whole meeting for Feb 16, 2021 (5-0)
• Scheduled employee recognition dates for Feb 23 and Mar 2, 2021 (5-0)

Wright County Board

The Wright County Board is meeting to handle routine administrative items, including approving the 2020 pay equity report, revising personnel policies, and transferring $185,600 from capital improvements to human services. They will also consider resolutions for a Crow River Regional Trail grant application and a fishing pier reconstruction agreement, plus set the 2021 Board of Equalization date.

• Approve $185,600 transfer from Capital Improvements Fund to Human Services Fund
• Adopt resolutions for Crow River Regional Trail Phase 2 grant application
• Authorize agreement with MN DNR for Schroeder County Park fishing pier reconstruction
• Approve precious metal dealer license for Miller's Jewelry, Inc. (Annandale)
• Set 2021 County Board of Equalization date per MN Statute 274.14

The board approved two resolutions supporting a Transportation Alternatives Program grant application for the Crow River Regional Trail Phase 2, with Wright County acting as sponsor and agreeing to maintain the facility. It also set the 2021 County Board of Equalization for June 14 at 4 p.m. by appointment, and approved the consent agenda with two items pulled for discussion. The board canceled two meetings in March and June due to five Tuesdays in those months.

• Adopted resolution to sponsor TAP grant application for Crow River Regional Trail Phase 2 (5-0)
• Adopted resolution to maintain the trail facility for its lifetime (5-0)
• Set County Board of Equalization for June 14, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. by appointment (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda with removal of items F2A and D4 (5-0)
• Referred Senior IT Developer position to Personnel Committee (5-0)
• Approved December 2020 Finance Report (5-0)
• Set first EDA meeting for February 9, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. (5-0)
• Canceled March 30 and June 29, 2021 board meetings (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Wright County Planning Commission will consider eight land-use items, including six continued rezoning and subdivision requests, a new conditional use permit for a solar farm, and an amendment to a winery's permit. The meeting will be held electronically due to COVID-19, with no in-person public attendance; written testimony is accepted until January 13.

• Rezone 2.24 acres to R-2 Suburban Residential and CUP for two-lot subdivision at 14149 Cushing Ave NW (Steffens)
• Rezone 104.2 acres to A/R Agricultural-Residential and CUP for nine-lot subdivision at CR 106 & Acacia Ave NE (Preusse)
• CUP for 1 MW solar farm on ~9.8 acres at 85th St NE, Monticello Twp (MN CSG 10, LLC)
• Amend CUP to add tasting room and expand events to 20/year at 731 County Road 30 SE (Dooley)
• Rezone 3 acres from R-2a to AG and CUP for lot expansion at 220 80th St NW (Bollant)

Health & Human Services Board and Advisory Committees

The Wright County Mental Health Advisory Council is meeting virtually to approve minutes, elect a chair and vice chair, and receive updates on sub-committees and grants. They will also discuss unmet needs and possible solutions, including a volunteer to present to the board. The meeting is open to the public via Zoom.

• Election of chair and vice chair positions per MHAC Bylaws
• Approval of MHAC minutes from 11/10/2020
• Update on Public Health Suicide Prevention Grant Award
• Discussion of unmet needs and possible solutions
• Volunteer needed to present to the board on 2/8/2021

Health & Human Services Board and Advisory Committees

The Wright County Public Health Task Force is meeting to discuss and receive updates on several public health initiatives, including a tobacco-free grounds policy, COVID-19 response and mass vaccination efforts, and a drug-free communities grant. The group will also review its 2021 schedule and officer positions. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda; items are for presentation and discussion.

• Tobacco Free Grounds Policy presentation by Anna Olsen
• SHIP (Statewide Health Improvement Partnership) update by Sue DeMars and Anna Olsen
• Drug Free Communities Grant update by Jake Anson
• Mass Vaccination Update by Kristie Rathmanner
• Dental Center Updates by Sarah Grosshuesch

Health & Human Services Board and Advisory Committees

The Wright County Health & Human Services Board will organize for 2021, approve the 2021 budget via Resolution HHS 21-01, and receive an update on COVID-19 vaccination efforts. The board will also consider advisory committee appointments, resignations, and a request to cancel the January 25 meeting. Several new hires are listed for approval.

• Approve Resolution HHS 21-01 for the 2021 HHS budget
• COVID-19 vaccination update by Sarah Grosshuesch
• Advisory committee reappointments for Jan-Jun 2021 (e.g., Tammi Dahlman, Eric Nagel, Marlene Kittock)
• New applications: Katie Koopmeiners (HHS Advisory), Mona Volden (Public Health Task Force); resignations: Gregory Wise, Kelsie Quast
• New hires: Gregory Wise, Kyler Gilmore, Elizabeth Moeller

The Wright County Health & Human Services Board reorganized for 2021, electing Darek Vetsch as Chair, Michael Kaczmarek as Vice Chair, and Christine Husom as Secretary, all by unanimous 5-0 votes. The board approved the 2021 meeting schedule, committee reappointments (striking the Central MN Visiting Coalition), the consent agenda, and Resolution HHS 21-01 for the 2021 budget. It also received updates on COVID-19 vaccinations and the 2019 annual report.

• Elected Darek Vetsch as 2021 HHS Board Chair (5-0)
• Elected Michael Kaczmarek as Vice Chair (5-0)
• Elected Christine Husom as Secretary (5-0)
• Approved 2021 HHS Board meeting schedule (5-0)
• Approved 2021 committee reappointments, striking Central MN Visiting Coalition (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including advisory committee reappointments and meeting cancellation (5-0)
• Approved Resolution HHS 21-01 for 2021 budget (5-0)

Board of Adjustment

The Wright County Board of Adjustment will meet on January 8, 2021, to consider seven new items, including variances for oversized pole buildings, lakeshore lot divisions, and lot line adjustments. The meeting will be held virtually with no in-person attendance, and written testimony is accepted until January 7. The board will also nominate officers and adopt a meeting calendar.

• After-the-fact variance for 1,680 sq. ft. pole building, 7.7 ft. from property line (Goelz)
• Variance for 36' x 48' pole building, total accessory structures 4,624 sq. ft. (Nystedt)
• Variance to expand lakeshore lot with less than 300 ft. frontage (Alberg)
• Variance for residential entitlement division leaving less than 300 ft. on West Lake Sylvia (Erickson)
• Lot line adjustment for 8.285 acres with house near Crow River (McGuire)

The Wright County Board of Adjustment approved an after-the-fact variance for Ralph J. Goelz's 1,680 sq. ft. pole building, which exceeded the 1,400 sq. ft. limit for a single accessory structure in the R-1 zone. The approval was conditioned on no other accessory structures being built unless the existing building is reduced to meet the size limit. The board also approved several other variances and lot line adjustments, and dismissed one request at the applicant's request.

• Granted after-the-fact variance for 1,680 sq. ft. pole building (unanimous)
• Dismissed Mark R. Nystedt's variance request for 4,624 sq. ft. accessory structures (unanimous)
• Granted variance for entitlement lot expansion with less than 300 ft. lakeshore width (unanimous)
• Granted variance for residential entitlement division and lot line adjustment (unanimous)
• Granted variance for separation of 8.285 acres with existing house (unanimous)
• Granted lot line adjustment for Faribault Foods parcels (unanimous)
• Approved concept plan for backlot plat in Maple Crest Addition (unanimous)
• Accepted modification to Gerald Larson's replacement home plan (consensus)

Wright County Board

The Wright County Board will administer oaths to new commissioners, reorganize for 2021, and approve routine consent items including warrants, a $5,000 budget transfer, and bank depository designations. They will also consider appointments to planning and zoning boards, backfill sheriff's office positions, and approve highway agreements with Otsego and Howard Lake. Per diem resolutions and discussion topics for a future workshop are also on the agenda.

• Administer oaths to Commissioners Mary Wetter and Michael Kaczmarek
• Approve $5,000 budget transfer for safety program
• Reappoint/appoint members to Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment
• Approve agreement with Howard Lake for pedestrian trail on CSAH 7
• Approve resolutions setting per diems for county board and appointees