Wright County public meetings in 2023

Wright County Board

The Board reviewed several administrative and financial items, including ARP fund reimbursements and ditch account transfers. A legislative discussion focused on requesting state support for DVS testing, data practice amendments, and HHS modernization.

• Approval of $779,815.00 in ARP funds for St. Michael centralized wastewater treatment
• Approval of $300,000.00 in ARP funds for Pulaski Lake Improvement District clean water
• Estimated transfer of $1,871,142.57 from the General Fund to cover various County Ditch deficit balances
• Request for approval of a $30,000 MnDOT Technical Assistance Grant agreement
• Action on Ordinance 23-4 amending Wright County Code Chapters 150 and 155

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review several public hearing items including conditional use, interim use, and rezoning petitions. These items involve various activities such as land alteration, commercial operations, and resource extraction across multiple townships.

• Conditional Use Permit for land alteration of approximately 16,798 cubic yards at 78th St NW
• Rezoning petition from General Agriculture to Agriculture/Residential near Rice Lake
• Interim Use Permit for a semi-trailer rental operation on County Road 27 NW
• Interim Use Permit for a contractor’s yard and storage building on Eaken Ave SE
• Renewal of Conditional Use Permit for stockpile removal at 13883 67th St. NW

Wright County Board

The Wright County Board will hold a public hearing regarding a moratorium on cannabis. The board is also reviewing recommendations to set the 2024 salaries for the County Attorney and County Sheriff.

• Public hearing on a moratorium on cannabis
• Proposed 2024 County Attorney salary of $192,500
• Proposed 2024 County Sheriff salary of $180,000
• Approval of ARP grant applications for Waverly ($70,164), Annandale ($122,971), and Delano ($239,443)
• Resolution to discontinue Group Health Insurance Plan 3 effective January 1, 2025

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will meet to consider several requests for variances and lot line adjustments. These items include proposals for residential additions, property divisions, and construction within setbacks.

• Lot line adjustment for 75th St. SW in Woodland Twp.
• Variance for a division exceeding the 10-acre maximum on Grover Ave SW
• Variance to create three agricultural divisions in Victor Twp.
• Variance to construct a single-family dwelling within a bluff at 6416 Quinn Ave NW
• Lot line adjustment for parcels near State Hwy 55 NW and Osborn Ave NW

Wright County Board

The Wright County Board of Commissioners is presenting the 2024 budget overview and providing an opportunity for public comment on the 2024 budget and certified levy. The presentation includes details on projected revenues, spending, and the impact of tax capacity growth.

• Preliminary 2024 budget set at $201,527,551
• Preliminary 2024 levy set at $95,003,567
• Preliminary levy increase of 4.80%
• Public comment period for the 2024 Budget/Certified Levy

Wright County Board

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the service fee schedule and discuss scheduling a public hearing for a potential cannabis moratorium. The meeting includes decisions on commissioner compensation for 2024 and various grant applications for broadband and transportation.

• Proposed 2024 commissioner salary of $71,813.00 plus a $2,400 expense budget
• Public hearing regarding the Fees for Service Schedule
• Request to schedule a public hearing on adopting a cannabis moratorium
• Payment of $87,864.87 to Sir Lines-A-Lot for 2023 pavement markings
• Acceptance of a $426,250 DNR Shade Tree Program Bonding Grant

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider five public hearings regarding land alterations, rezoning, and interim use permits. The body will also discuss Ordinance 23-4, which proposes amendments to the Wright County Code of Ordinances regarding zoning authorities and energy storage systems.

• Arbor Creek Holdings LLC: Conditional Use Permit for 16,798 cubic yards of land alteration at xxxx 78th St NW
• Estate Development Corporation: Rezoning of 11126 Eastwood Avenue SE from General Agriculture to Agriculture/Residential
• Abdillahi Mohamud: Interim Use Permit for trucking operation at 15007 County Road 27 NW
• Jeremy Rice: Interim Use Permit for a 1,250 square foot greenhouse at 4138 Braddock Ave NE
• Vonco II, LLC: Interim Use Permit for mining up to 130,000 cubic yards of clay borrow at 5570 County Road 35 W

Health & Human Services Board and Advisory Committees

The committee will review the July 26, 2023 minutes and receive updates regarding mental health and the Public Health Task Force. An open forum is scheduled to discuss homelessness, personnel requests, and legislative priorities.

• Approval of 2023-07-26 Minutes
• Mental Health Update
• Public Health Task Force Update
• Open Forum: Homelessness Task Force
• Open Forum: HHS Legislative Priorities

Health & Human Services Board and Advisory Committees

The Mental Health Advisory Council is meeting to review sub-committee reports and discuss unmet needs and possible solutions. The council is seeking a volunteer to present the 2023 Unmet Needs List to the Board in February 2024.

• Suicide Prevention Grant update
• Homelessness Task Force Committee report
• MAPP Public Health Representative report
• Discussion of 2023 Unmet Needs List

County Board Workshops

The County Board is holding a workshop to review several administrative policies and strategic initiatives. The meeting includes discussions on election precincts, tobacco license applications, and employee engagement.

• Proposal for a polling place at the County Government Center
• Review of the tobacco license application packet process
• Reasonable Accommodations Policy
• Presentation on Emerald Ash Borer by Matt Detjen
• 2024 committee appointments list

Health & Human Services Board and Advisory Committees

The Public Health Task Force is meeting to review presentations on dental coordination and the Drug Free Communities (DFC) Grant. The board will also establish its 2024 meeting schedule.

• Presentation by Dental Coordinator Jon Young
• Discussion of Drug Free Communities (DFC) Grant with Rachel Nelson
• Establishment of 2024 Meeting Schedule

Wright County Board

The Board of Wright County Commissioners will discuss infrastructure improvements, including the reconstruction of CR 137 and bridge maintenance. The meeting includes approvals for 2024 health insurance contributions for several employee unions and the processing of tobacco licenses.

• Professional Engineering Services Agreement with WSB & Associates, Inc for CR 137 reconstruction from I-94 to Marx Ave
• 2024 MN Department of Public Safety Traffic Enforcement Grant for $47,300
• Children's Mental Health Screening Grant for $118,853
• Reimbursement of ARP funds for City of Buffalo drinking water ($3,205.25) and broadband ($6,745.78)
• Denial of tobacco license for Monti Tobacco LLC

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will review several requests regarding zoning, including property line adjustments, lot divisions, and building setbacks. Items include appeals for nonconforming use determinations and variances for constructing homes near bluffs or shorelands.

• Appeal regarding a Nonconforming Use determination at 10860 Carling Ave SE
• Variance request to construct a single family home at the edge of a bluff on Quinlar Ave NW
• Variance request for a home addition and deck within side yard and shoreland setbacks at 17687 54th St NW
• Variance request to construct a single-family dwelling within a bluff at 6416 Quinn Ave NW
• Lot line adjustment and variance request for properties on Hart Ave NW

Wright County Board

The Board is meeting to discuss American Rescue Plan (ARP) fund allocations and transportation grants. They are also reviewing service fee changes and various business license renewals.

• Proposed $1,100,000 ARP program request for the Township Surface Transportation Grant Program
• Low bid of $239,993.31 from Ashwill Companies for Joint Ditch #15 WASCOB Project
• Proposed public hearing on November 21, 2023, regarding changes to the Fees for Service Schedule
• ARP fund allocations including $115,238 for broadband in Stockholm Township and $26,289 for French Lake Township
• Proposed $150,000 for access improvements at County Parks and $40,000 for Wright County Fair economic assistance

Board of Adjustment

The Wright County Board of Adjustment is meeting to consider several requests for zoning variances and lot line adjustments. The board will review appeals regarding zoning administrator determinations and requests to build structures within shoreland or road setbacks.

• Variance request for home addition at 10601 Amery Ave NW
• Variance request for 1,260 sq. ft. accessory building at 13841 102 ND St NW
• Variance request for new single-family dwelling and septic tank at 15858 Greer Ave NW
• Lot line adjustment requests for properties at County Road 75 NW/5395 160 th St NW and 75 th St. SW
• Zoning appeals for properties at 10860 Carling Ave SE and 5026 105 th St SE

Planning Commission

The Wright County Planning Commission will hold public hearings for several conditional and interim use permits. The body will consider requests for land alterations, subdivisions, and business operations, as well as one rezoning petition.

• Arbor Creek Holdings LLC: Conditional Use Permit for 16,798 cubic yards of land alteration at 78th St NW
• Chad Teubert: Conditional Use Permit for retaining walls and grading at 846 Halsey Ave SE
• Daniel Rasset: Conditional Use Permit for a two-lot unplatted subdivision at 13953 Grover Ave NW
• Estate Development Corporation: Rezoning from General Agriculture to Agriculture/Residential at 11126 Eastwood Avenue SE
• Abdillahi Mohamud: Interim Use Permit for a trucking operation at 15007 County Road 27 NW

County Board Workshops

The Board of Wright County Commissioners is meeting for a workshop to review updated fee schedules for 2024 and a presentation on the 3rd floor of the Government Center. The session includes discussions on labor negotiations and the appointment process for the Great River Regional Library Board.

• Review of 2024 fee schedules
• Region 7W Federal Designation presentation for EDA
• 3rd Floor Government Center Option 25 plan
• Appointment process for Great River Regional Library (GRRL) Board
• Phone system analysis

Health & Human Services Board and Advisory Committees

The Public Health Task Force is meeting to review presentations on vaccinations and Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP). The board will also discuss community conversations.

• Vaccinations presentation by Kristie Rathmanner and Alison Dudek
• Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP) presentation by Jacob Anson
• Community Conversations discussion by Joel Torkelson and Greg Wise

Wright County Board

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding project updates for the Local Option Sales Tax for Transportation. The meeting also includes decisions on law enforcement contracts, broadband funding, and highway projects.

• Public hearing on Local Option Sales Tax for Transportation project updates
• Approval of $239,000 in ARP funds for Midco broadband last mile projects
• MOU with State of Minnesota for $100,000 to provide a Drug Court Treatment Coordinator
• Agreement with Stearns County for the replacement of the Timber Bridge over the Clearwater River
• Child and Teen Checkup Grant for $217,618 for the 2024 calendar year

Wright County Board

The Board of Wright County Commissioners is meeting to review and approve the 2024 Budget and accompanying resolution. The proposed budget includes a total expenditure of $201,527,551.

• Approval of the 2024 Budget and Resolution
• Proposed General Fund expenses of $98,604,179
• Proposed Road and Bridge expenses of $49,969,928
• Proposed Health & Human Services expenses of $37,525,279
• Proposed levy increase of 4.80%

Planning Commission

The Wright County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three land use requests. The body will also discuss a proposed ordinance amendment.

• Rezoning request for Rodney Hebrink at Endicott Ave NW from General Agriculture to Agricultural/Residential
• Conditional Use Permit for Arbor Creek Holdings LLC at 78th St NW for 16,798 cubic yards of land alteration
• Interim Use Permit request for Ben Vosejpka at 1616 40th Street SE to extend mining operations for 3 years
• Discussion of Ordinance Amendment 23-4

Wright County Board

The Board of Commissioners will consider revisions to the policy governing the use of county-owned vehicles, including GPS requirements and personal use restrictions. The meeting also includes approvals for various infrastructure payments and a rezoning request.

• Proposed revisions to the Use of County Provided Vehicles policy
• Rezoning request for Daniel Rasset in Clearwater Township from General Agriculture to Agricultural/Residential
• Payment of $103,362.00 in ARP funds for drinking water storage in the City of Cokato
• Final payment of $28,571.25 to American Liberty Construction, Inc. for the Buffalo Brine Building Project
• Payment of $7,750 to Mathiowetz Construction

Board of Adjustment

The Wright County Board of Adjustment will consider several requests for variances to land usage and zoning ordinances. These requests include proposals for new home construction, building additions, and agricultural storage.

• Variance for a '1 per 40' entitlement division over 10.0 acres at 4329 County Road 7 NW
• Variance for a new single-family dwelling and septic tank at 15858 Greer Ave NW
• Variance for a two-story detached garage at 16083 62nd St NW
• Variance for a 1,260 sq. ft. accessory building at 13841 102nd St NW
• Variance for a liquid manure storage area at 5956 Gowan Avenue SW

County Board Workshops

The Board of Wright County Commissioners is holding a workshop to review budget presentations and operational policies. The meeting includes discussions on waste management services and facility usage rules.

• AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP 2024 Budget presentation
• Great River Regional Library Systemwide Budget Update
• Release of RFP for architectural services for the Wright County HHW facility
• City and Township brush acceptance hauling and grinding fees
• Policy for fitness center use by non-Wright County employees

The Wright County Board agreed to amend the policy so contracts over $200,000 no longer require board approval. It directed staff to draft a large‑group assembly ordinance amendment setting the threshold at 500 attendees and EMT service at 1,500 attendees, with a Sheriff sign‑off requirement. The board decided not to move forward with sealed bids for the county café and to keep tenant‑partner fitness‑center access unchanged. Highway event permits will be sent to district commissioners as informational items.

• Amend written‑contract approval threshold to $200,000 (agreed)
• Direct staff to draft large‑group assembly ordinance amendment (500‑attendee rule, 1,500‑attendee EMT rule, Sheriff sign‑off)
• Do not prepare sealed bids for the County café at this time
• Send highway event permits to district commissioners as informational items
• Maintain current tenant‑partner access to the fitness center (no change)
• Revisit compost usage without loader at the June 2024 workshop
• Research feasibility of accepting brush from other municipalities at the Compost/HHW facility
• RFP for Compost/HHW facility design released; closing Oct 6 2023

Health & Human Services Board and Advisory Committees

The Mental Health Advisory Council is meeting to review sub-committee reports and discuss unmet needs and possible solutions. The session includes an update on a suicide prevention grant.

• Suicide Prevention Grant update
• Discussion on unmet needs and possible solutions
• Call for volunteers for the Homelessness Task Force

The Mental Health Advisory Council approved the meeting agenda and the July 2023 minutes. The session primarily consisted of reports on suicide prevention and community resources, with no new additions to the unmet needs list.

• Approved meeting agenda
• Approved July 2023 MHAC minutes

Wright County Board

The Board is deciding on the allocation of American Rescue Plan Act (ARP) funds for sheriff retention and broadband projects. Members are also discussing the enforcement of cannabis regulations through joint powers agreements with local townships.

• Reimbursement of $1,500,000 in ARP funds for Sheriff Employee Retention
• ARP Grant Agreements for broadband: $776,192 for Meeker Coop (French Lake Township) and $204,000 for Meeker Coop (Cokato Township)
• Final payment of $75,885.23 to Rochon Corporation for Otsego Highway Maintenance Facility Expansion
• Joint Powers Agreements with Albion, Buffalo, Woodland, and Clearwater townships for cannabis regulation
• Proposed public hearing on October 3, 2023, to update the Local Options Sales Tax (LOST) for Transportation list

The Board authorized the next phase of the Schroeder Park and Campground project and approved several American Rescue Plan Act (ARP) fund reimbursements. Members also scheduled a public hearing for transportation tax updates and approved the 2022 HHS debt write-off.

• Approved $1,791,284 guaranteed maximum price for Schroeder Park and Campground Phase 3 (5-0)
• Approved $1,500,226.14 in ARP fund reimbursements, including $1.5M for Sheriff Employee Retention (5-0)
• Approved ARP grant agreements for Meeker Coop broadband projects totaling $980,192 (5-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for October 3, 2023, to update Local Options Sales Tax (LOST) for Transportation (5-0)
• Approved 2022 Health & Human Services debt write-off (5-0)
• Authorized final payment of $75,885.23 to Rochon Corporation for Otsego Highway Maintenance Facility (5-0)
• Authorized cannabis enforcement Joint Powers Agreements with Albion, Buffalo, Woodland, and Clearwater townships (5-0)
• Approved law enforcement contracts with Clearwater, Montrose, and Saint Michael (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Wright County Planning Commission will consider several petitions for rezoning, conditional use permits, and interim use permits. These requests involve residential subdivisions, commercial outdoor recreation, and business operations.

• Rezoning requests for properties on Endicott Ave NW and Grover Ave NW from General Agriculture to Agricultural/Residential
• Conditional Use Permit for a single-family dwelling relocation at 3623 156 TH St NW
• Interim Use Permit for dog training grounds at 4252 Clementa Ave SW
• Interim Use Permit for a tree service company at XXXX 52 ND St SW
• Conditional Use Permits for unplatted subdivisions at 4830 Peyton Ave NW and areas north and south of 72 nd St NW

The Commission held a public hearing regarding a request by Rodney Hebrink to rezone two parcels from General Agriculture to Agricultural/Residential. The meeting included public testimony and Commission discussion, but the provided minutes do not record a final vote or decision on the request.

• Adopted August 10, 2023, meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Wright County Board of Adjustment is meeting to consider several requests for zoning variances and one lot line adjustment. These items involve residential construction, agricultural buildings, and property divisions across various townships.

• Lot line adjustment request for 1281 and 1339 20th St. NE
• Variance request for a single-family dwelling at 13886 101st Street NW
• Variance request for a home addition at 10601 Amery Ave NW
• Variance request for an after-the-fact agricultural building at xxxx Colbert Ave. NW
• Variance request for a septic tank and pressure bed at 15767 Forsythe Ave NW

The Board approved a lot line adjustment for a septic system and a variance for a single-family dwelling with a holding tank. A variance request for a property division was denied, and one request for a home addition was continued.

• Approved minutes for August 4, 2023 meeting
• Denied variance for '1 per 40' entitlement division (Joseph Scott)
• Approved lot line adjustment for septic system (Randolph Klatt)
• Approved variance for dwelling 75 ft from lake and 11 ft from east property line with holding tank (Lucas Johnson)
• Continued variance request for home addition to September 15, 2023 (Dirk Westveer)

Wright County Board

The Board of Commissioners will consider an ordinance to regulate adult cannabis use in public places. The meeting also includes approvals for various grants, inter-county agreements, and zoning resolutions.

• Public hearing and vote on Ordinance 23-3 regarding adult cannabis use in public places
• Grant application for Sheriff's Office Employee Retention in the amount of $1,500,000
• Emergency Management Performance Grant for $67,633.00
• Resolution for the Franklin Township Bridge Replacement Project on Eastwood Avenue
• Joint Powers Agreements with Monticello Township, Southside Township, and City of South Haven for cannabis regulation

The Board approved Ordinance 23-3, which establishes a petty misdemeanor offense for the unlawful use of cannabis in public places to align with state law. The Board also approved $120,000 in aggregate tax grants for five local projects and a service agreement for absentee balloting with School District 877.

• Approved Ordinance 23-3 regulating adult cannabis use in public places
• Approved $120,000 in aggregate tax grants for five local projects (5-0)
• Approved absentee balloting service agreement with Independent School District 877 (5-0)
• Approved resolution for variance regarding Franklin Township bridge replacement (5-0)
• Approved $1.5M grant application for Sheriff's Office Employee Retention (5-0)
• Approved Joint Powers Agreement with Sherburne County for intersection safety improvements (5-0)
• Approved $67,633 Emergency Management Performance Grant (5-0)
• Approved reimbursement of ARP funds for 4-H ($139.80) and Customer Flow Management System ($11,783.35) (5-0)

Health & Human Services Board and Advisory Committees

The Public Health Task Force is meeting to discuss statewide health partnerships and immunization efforts. The body will also review a cost and capacity update.

• Presentation on Statewide Health Improvement Partnership
• Discussion on immunizations
• Cost and capacity update

The Public Health Task Force approved the June meeting minutes and the current agenda. Members received reports on the Statewide Health Improvement Partnership, immunization services, and a public health cost and capacity assessment.

• Approved Agenda and June minutes (All members approve)

Planning Commission

The Wright County Planning Commission will consider four public hearing petitions regarding rezoning, land alterations, and use permits. The body will also discuss the Delano Sportsmen’s Club.

• Rezoning request for Rodney Hebrink on Endicott Ave NW from General Agriculture to Agricultural/Residential
• Conditional Use Permit for Arbor Creek Holdings LLC for 16,798 cubic yards of land alteration on 78th St NW
• Conditional Use Permit for Joe Barbelen at 844 Barton Ave NW for after-the-fact land alteration and restoration
• Interim Use Permit for Bruce Karvonen at 3809 Colbert Ave NW for a non-commercial contractor's yard
• Discussion regarding Delano Sportsmen’s Club

The Commission approved a conditional use permit for an after-the-fact land alteration to restore a bluff pathway. Two other public hearing items were continued to future meetings. The meeting also included the unanimous adoption of the July 20, 2023, minutes.

• Approved conditional use permit for land alteration at 844 Barton Ave NW (Unanimous)
• Amended land alteration permit to allow 4WD vehicles for dock removal twice yearly (5-1)
• Continued Rodney Hebrink rezoning request to August 31 meeting (Unanimous)
• Continued Arbor Creek Holdings LLC conditional use permit request to September 21 meeting (Unanimous)
• Adopted July 20, 2023, meeting minutes (Unanimous)

County Board Workshops

The Board of Wright County Commissioners is holding a workshop to review the budget and broadband services. The meeting includes a presentation from MCIT and a review of the commissioner project list and strategic planning.

• Budget Committee of the Whole
• MCIT Broadband presentation
• Fee schedule review
• Commissioner project list and strategic planning update

The Board officially adopted a new mission and vision for the county. Members reviewed a 2023 MCIT report and discussed the five-year fee schedule review process. The board also updated its strategic planning project list.

• Adopted board mission: 'Lead with fiscal responsibility, innovation, and compassion'
• Adopted board vision: 'To be an affordable, safe, and family-friendly County'
• Added city administrator meeting development to the commissioner project list
• Scheduled Budget Committee of the Whole for August 29
• Scheduled Broadband Committee for August 29
• Scheduled Special Event Application Process for September 12 workshop

Board of Adjustment

The Wright County Board of Adjustment will review requests for variances related to land usage and zoning. These include proposals for new construction, building expansions, and property divisions.

• Roger Keskey: variance for a new home and septic system at 12851 County Rd 35 W
• Jeffery Eaton: variance to expand a commercial building at 16929 County Road 7 NW
• Robert Schloeder: variance for a detached building at 5821 State Hwy 55
• Beryl & Carolyn Munson: variance for two '1 per 40' entitlement divisions on Norris Ave SW
• Bruce Karvonen: after-the-fact variance for an agricultural building on Colbert Ave NW

The Board approved a variance for a new home and septic system to be built within shoreland setbacks. A request for a property division with reduced road frontage was denied. The meeting also began reviewing a request for a home addition in a shoreland setback.

• Approved variance for new home (102.7 ft from water) and septic (85 ft from water) conditioned on a stormwater management plan (Unanimous)
• Denied request for property division with 66 ft road frontage (3-2)
• Approved minutes from July 14, 2023 meeting (Unanimous)

Wright County Board

The Board of Commissioners will consider a public hearing for an ordinance prohibiting cannabis in public spaces and approve the 2024 Sheriff's contract. The meeting includes decisions on land rezoning in French Lake Township and funding for wastewater treatment in Albertville.

• Proposed public hearing for ordinance prohibiting cannabis in public spaces
• Approval of 2024 Sheriff's Contract
• Sheriff's Office Employee Retention program request for $1,500,000
• ARP funds of $291,586.00 for Centralized Wastewater Treatment in Albertville
• Rezoning requests in French Lake Township for Mark Johnson and Gary Lantto

The Board approved a $1.5 million program for Sheriff's Office employee retention, funded by reducing broadband improvement allocations. The board also approved several rezoning requests in French Lake Township and accepted July donations for Health and Human Services.

• Approved $1.5M for Sheriff's Office Employee Retention (4-0)
• Reduced Broadband Improvements allocation from $7,395,000 to $5,895,000 (4-0)
• Approved rezoning of Tax Parcel 209-000-093400 (Mark Johnson) from General Agriculture to Agricultural/Residential (4-0)
• Approved rezoning of North 10 acres of Tax Parcel 209-000-091100 (Gary Lantto) from General Agriculture to Agricultural/Residential (4-0)
• Approved $291,586 in ARP funds for City of Albertville Centralized Wastewater Treatment (4-0)
• Approved $953.91 in ARP funds for Administrative Expenses-Staff Costs (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution HHS 23-07 to accept $600 in July donations (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution HHS 23-08 proclaiming August as Child Support Awareness Month (4-0)

Health & Human Services Board and Advisory Committees

The Health & Human Services Advisory Committee is meeting to review the quarterly financial report and the proposed 2024 budget. The body will also receive updates on mental health and the Public Health Task Force.

• Proposed 2024 Budget
• Mental Health Update
• Public Health Task Force Update
• Homelessness Task Force new funding information
• Opioid Allocation for Co-Responder

The committee approved the minutes from the May 24, 2023 meeting. The remainder of the session consisted of reports on budget trends, mental health updates, and discussions regarding homelessness task force funding and grant allocations.

• Approved 2023-05-24 Minutes

Wright County Board

The Board of Commissioners will discuss various budget amendments, personnel appointments, and contract approvals. The meeting includes a public hearing regarding repair reports for County Ditch #31 and a review of the 2022 County audit.

• Public hearing on Phase #2 repairs of County Ditch #31
• Professional Engineering Services Agreement with WSB & Associates, Inc. for CSAH 36 Reconstruction/Expansion
• Rezoning request for Skies Limited LLC in Maple Lake Township from General Agriculture to Agricultural/Residential
• ARP fund reimbursements including $305,099.48 for City of Monticello water and sewer
• Appointment of Chad Hausmann as Highway Engineer for a four-year term

The Board approved a contract for cross-country ski lights and an agreement with the City of Buffalo for an archery range. The Board also authorized the publication of the 2022 County audit and approved several personnel and budget items via consent agenda.

• Awarded $268,995.89 contract to SP Electric for ski lights at Robert Ney Regional Park (5-0)
• Approved agreement with City of Buffalo to develop archery range at H. Eagle Roost Park (5-0)
• Authorized publication of 2022 Summary Financial Statements and Vendor List (5-0)
• Appointed Chad Hausmann as Highway Engineer for a four-year term (5-0)
• Approved 2023-2025 collective bargaining agreements with WCDA and MNPEA (5-0)
• Approved rezoning of Skies Limited LLC property in Maple Lake Township (5-0)
• Approved various ARP fund reimbursements for 4-H and city water/sewer projects (5-0)
• Approved professional engineering agreement with WSB & Associates, Inc. for CSAH 36 project (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider several petitions to rezone agricultural land for residential use. The body will also review requests for conditional use permits regarding land alterations, subdivisions, and dwelling relocations.

• Rezone request for 1841 2nd St SW from Agricultural/Residential to Suburban Residential
• Rezone request for 34.65 acres on Pleason Ave NW from General Agricultural to Agricultural/Residential
• Rezone request for 10 acres at 4830 Peyton Ave NW from General Agriculture to Agricultural/Residential
• Conditional Use Permit for 16,798 cubic yards of land alteration at 78th St NW
• Conditional Use Permit for a two-lot unplatted subdivision at 115th St SE

The Planning Commission recommended two properties in French Lake Township be rezoned from General Agriculture to Agricultural/Residential. One rezoning request was dismissed at the applicant's request, and one request in Silver Creek Township remained under discussion.

• Approved June 29, 2023 meeting minutes with corrections (Unanimous)
• Dismissed rezoning request for Benet Desmarais at 1841 2nd St SW (Unanimous)
• Recommended approval to County Board to rezone Mark D. Johnson property (PID # 209-000-093400) from AG to AR (Unanimous)
• Recommended approval to County Board to rezone northern 10 acres of Gary Lantto property (PID # 209-000-091100) from AG to AR (Unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment is meeting to consider several variance requests and one lot line adjustment. These requests involve building setbacks, shoreland construction, and land divisions across multiple townships.

• Lot line adjustment request for parcels 202-000-292100 and 202-000-291200 (Randolph Klatt)
• Variance requests for '1 per 40' entitlement divisions for Brian Partridge, Martin Latzig, Thomas & Rebecca Keskey, and Joseph Scott
• Variance requests for new single-family dwellings in shoreland or road setbacks for Michael Luedemann, Lucas Johnson, Jeffrey Yates, and Roger Keskey
• Variance requests for home additions or garages in side yard setbacks for Larry Berning, Craig Hertzenberg, and Dirk Westveer
• Variance request for a livestock building and open feedlot at 7599 20th Street SE (Steven Pederson)

The Board approved findings to deny a variance for an attached garage and continued a lot line adjustment request pending further septic documentation. Four other variance requests were withdrawn by the applicants.

• Approved Findings for Denial of attached garage variance for Larry Berning (Unanimous)
• Withdrew livestock building and feedlot variance request for Steven Pederson (Unanimous)
• Withdrew single-family dwelling variance request for Michael Luedemann (Unanimous)
• Continued lot line adjustment request for Randolph Klatt to August 25, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Withdrew home addition variance request for Craig Hertzenberg (Unanimous)

Health & Human Services Board and Advisory Committees

The Mental Health Advisory Council is meeting to discuss unmet mental health needs and possible solutions. The board is also reviewing the committee's structure, including meeting frequency and format.

• Suicide Prevention Grant update
• Discussion on enhancing support for people with mental health needs
• Review of meeting format (virtual, in-person, or hybrid)
• Call for volunteers for the Homelessness Task Force

The council approved the meeting agenda and minutes from March and May 2023. Members discussed the end of a suicide prevention grant and the potential for a teen crisis center. Staff will review room availability to determine if future meetings can move from virtual to in-person formats.

• Approved meeting agenda
• Approved March and May 2023 minutes

Wright County Board

The Board of Wright County Commissioners will meet to discuss the allocation of $500,000 in opioid settlement funds and a solar farm developers agreement. The agenda also includes approvals for various county contracts, grants, and personnel handbook updates.

• Proposed funding of seven proposals totaling $500,000 from Opioid Settlement Advisory Council recommendations
• Solar Farm Developers Agreement for property at 7979 STATE HWY 25 N.E., Monticello
• Acceptance of a $368,592 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) grant
• Final payment of $15,050.02 to Pearson Bros., Inc. for the 2023 Seal Coat Program
• Approval of $4,109.29 in ARP funds for water testing equipment

The Board approved funding for seven proposals totaling $500,000 via the Opioid Settlement Advisory Council. Other actions included extending a low-interest septic loan program and appointing a new Assistant Chief of Civil. The Board also cancelled the July 18 workshop.

• Approved $500,000 in Opioid Settlement Advisory Council RFP funding for seven proposals (3-0)
• Approved appointment and oath for Lee R. Martie as Assistant Chief of Civil (3-0)
• Adopted resolution for a 1-year extension of the Septic Low Interest Loan Program (3-0)
• Approved $15,050.02 final payment to Pearson Bros., Inc. for 2023 Seal Coat Program (3-0)
• Approved $4,109.29 ARP Funds reimbursement for water testing equipment (3-0)
• Approved Solar Farm Developers Agreement for property at 7979 STATE HWY 25 N.E. (3-0)
• Adopted Section 518 of the Personnel Handbook regarding nursing mothers and pregnancy (3-0)
• Cancelled the July 18 board workshop (3-0)

Planning Commission

The Wright County Planning Commission will consider several petitions for rezoning and land use permits. These include requests for business operations, residential subdivisions, and an animal feedlot.

• Interim Use Permit for a kennel at 5063 County Road 30 SW
• Rezoning of 34.65 acres from General Agricultural to Agricultural/Residential at Pleason Ave NW
• Interim Use Permit for wire recycling at 3828 Moore Ave NW
• Conditional Use Permit for an animal feedlot of 500 animal units or more at 451 County Road 8 NW
• Conditional Use Permit for a 2-lot residential subdivision at 3623 156 TH St NW

The Commission conducted a continued public hearing regarding an Interim Use Permit for a dog kennel, boarding, and training facility. The session focused on discussing shooting schedules for hunting dog training and potential traffic impacts. No final decision was recorded in the provided text.

• Approved June 1, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Wright County Board

The Board of Commissioners will consider appointing Lindsey M. Meyer as County Auditor-Treasurer. The meeting includes decisions on highway engineering contracts, liquor license renewals, and the use of American Rescue Plan Act funds.

• Appointment of Lindsey M. Meyer as County Auditor-Treasurer
• Transfer of $1,000,000 from Economic Development Authority to Wright County from the sale of the Human Service Center Building
• Final payment of $24,555.00 to Mathiowetz Construction for Hwy. 19 and 39 project
• Liquor license renewals for Olson's Truck Stop and a temporary license for Clearwater Legion Post 323
• Engineering agreements with WSB & Associates and SRF Consulting Group for Highway 19 and roundabout designs

The Board appointed Lindsey Meyer as County Auditor-Treasurer and approved several highway projects and park improvements. They also denied a landowner's request for damages on County Ditch #20 and authorized a new campground reservation software system.

• Appointed Lindsey M. Meyer as County Auditor-Treasurer (5-0)
• Approved use of campground improvement funds for new reservation software (5-0)
• Denied damage payment petition for County Ditch #20 (5-0)
• Approved soliciting bids for County Ditch #31 Phase #2 repairs (5-0)
• Authorized $1M transfer from EDA to Wright County from HSC building sale (5-0)
• Approved $24,555 final payment to Mathiowetz Construction for Hwy 19 and 39 project (5-0)
• Adopted resolution naming Marquardt family as 2023 Farm Family of the Year (5-0)
• Approved Performance Management resolution and grant application (5-0)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment is meeting to consider several requests for variances regarding building setbacks, property divisions, and structure sizes. The board will also hear an appeal regarding a Zoning Administrator's interpretation of a feedlot and septic permit denial.

• Variance request for a storage building at 3162 62nd Street SW
• Variance requests for '1 per 40' entitlement divisions at 1156 State Hwy 25 SE and in Victor Twp.
• Variance requests for residential construction or additions at 207 Halsey Ave SE, 2078 Cameron Ave SE, 7153 Rosewood Ave NW, 13886 101st Street NW, 1211 50th Street NW, and 2405 62nd Street NW
• Variance request for a livestock building and open feedlot at 7599 20th Street SE
• Appeal of Zoning Administrator's interpretation of a feedlot and septic permit denial at 815 Greer Avenue NW

The Board unanimously voted to deny a variance request for an attached garage that exceeded building coverage limits. Additionally, the Board approved the withdrawal of a land division request in Rockford Township.

• Approved May 19, 2023 meeting minutes with one correction (Unanimous)
• Approved withdrawal of variance request for land division at 1156 State Hwy 25 SE (Unanimous)
• Denied variance for attached garage at 207 Halsey Ave SE regarding side yard setback and building coverage (Unanimous)
• Continued hearing for 207 Halsey Ave SE to July 14, 2023 to review findings (Unanimous)

County Board Workshops

The Board of Wright County Commissioners is meeting for a workshop to review water resource management options and the procedure for establishing a watershed district. The session includes updates on the ERP project and telecommunications analysis. The board will also review an audit report for the Wright County Economic Development Partnership.

• Procedure for establishing a watershed district
• Metro Water Management Authorities review
• Clearwater River Watershed District discussion
• ERP Project update
• Wright County Economic Development Partnership audit report

The Board recommended defining a boundary and creating a steering committee for a potential watershed district to manage the county ditch system. The Board also recommended designing a process to evaluate the county's cell phone and land line needs to reduce long-distance charges.

• Recommended defining a boundary and creating a steering committee for a potential watershed district
• Recommended designing a process to identify county needs for cell phones and land lines
• Determined no immediate meetings will be scheduled for hazardous waste, marijuana ordinances, gun laws, or Planning and Zoning 101
• Received informational update on bonding bill funds for dental clinic and homestead exclusion lobbying
• Received informational update on ERP Project Phase II analysis
• Received informational audit of Wright County Economic Development Partnership

Health & Human Services Board and Advisory Committees

The Public Health Task Force met to review program presentations and legislative updates. The body discussed the Home Visiting Program and the Tobacco Licensing MOU.

• Home Visiting Program presentation by First Steps Central MN
• Tobacco Licensing MOU overview
• Family Planning discussion
• Legislative update

The board approved the agenda and May meeting minutes. Members received updates on Child and Teen Checkups, the department's strategic plan, and recent state legislative funding for public health and cannabis education.

• Approved Agenda and May minutes (All members approve)

Wright County Board

The Board of Wright County Commissioners will meet to decide on several infrastructure contracts, grant applications, and property transfers. Key discussions include the direction of a household hazardous waste facility and the adoption of a 2023 hazard mitigation plan.

• Award of Contract No. 23-06 for County Road 148 (Braddock Avenue) Realignment to Duininck, Inc.
• Grant application for City of St. Michael / City of Hanover Wastewater Treatment for $779,815
• Transfer of real property at 1004 Commercial Drive, Buffalo, to the Wright County Economic Development Authority
• Purchase of 3.54 acres west of the Maple Lake Maintenance Shop
• Reimbursement of ARP funds: $3,450.56 for household assistance and $2,894.63 for 4-H

The Wright County Board approved a major road realignment project and authorized several land and grant applications. The board also appointed a new Assistant County Attorney and scheduled a meeting to discuss the household hazardous waste facility.

• Awarded $2,284,627.56 contract for County Road 148 realignment to Duininck, Inc. (5-0)
• Authorized purchase of 3.54 acres west of Maple Lake maintenance shop (5-0)
• Approved grant application for St. Michael and Hanover wastewater treatment ($779,815) (5-0)
• Approved program request for certified well water testing equipment (5-0)
• Conveyed property at 1004 Commercial Drive, Buffalo to the Economic Development Authority (5-0)
• Authorized $50,000 increase for Oracle system support contract (5-0)
• Appointed Caroline M. Bachun as Assistant Wright County Attorney (5-0)
• Approved appointment of Lauren Bodin to Personnel Board of Appeals (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Wright County Planning Commission will consider several petitions for rezoning and land use permits. These include requests for industrial and residential zoning changes, a mining permit renewal, and interim use permits for businesses.

• Rezoning request for 8025 State Hwy 25 NE from General Agricultural to General Industry
• Mining permit renewal and reclamation plan modification for 7607 State Hwy 25 NE
• Conditional Use Permit for public recreation improvements at Bertram Chain of Lakes Regional Parks
• Rezoning of 34.65 acres at Pleason Ave NW from General Agricultural to Agricultural/Residential
• Interim Use Permits for a landscape design company at 1573 State Hwy 55 NW and a kennel at 5063 County Road 30 SW

The Commission voted to continue a rezoning request for a property in Monticello Township to allow for further discussion with the township. The May 4, 2023, meeting minutes were approved with a correction to acreage figures.

• Approved May 4, 2023, meeting minutes with correction to potato acreage (Carried; Felger abstained)
• Continued rezoning request for 8025 State Hwy 25 NE from General Agricultural to General Industry to June 29th meeting (Carried Unanimously)

Health & Human Services Board and Advisory Committees

The Health & Human Services Advisory Committee will meet to receive updates on mental health and public health. The body will also discuss housing and homelessness task force feedback and personnel staffing.

• Mental Health Update from Carl Harju and Diane Erkens
• Public Health Task Force Update from Dr. Jennifer Ray-Mader and Sarah Grosshuesch
• Housing Update regarding the Homelessness Task Force
• Personnel Committee staffing update from 2023-05-09

The committee reached a consensus to form a homelessness task force or focus group consisting of two representatives from the MHAC, PHTF, and HHSAC, with Joel Torkelson as facilitator. The group will be added as a standing item to the HHSAC agenda. The committee also approved the minutes from the March 22, 2023, meeting.

• Approved 2023-03-22 minutes
• Consensus to form a homelessness Task Force or Focus Group
• Appointed Bradley Gangnon as HHSAC representative for the housing group
• Appointed Joel Torkelson as facilitator/planner for the housing group
• Added housing updates as a standing item to the HHSAC Agenda

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will consider several requests for zoning variances and appeals of Zoning Administrator interpretations. Decisions will impact property divisions, building setbacks, and land use entitlements across various townships.

• Request for '1 per 40' entitlement division over 10.0 acres at 1156 State Hwy 25 SE
• Variance request for an in-ground pool inside a bluff setback at 1730 Bolton Drive NW
• Request to expand nonconforming use to include outdoor music at Up The Creek Bar and Grill
• Appeal of Zoning Administrator's interpretation of a feedlot at 815 Greer Avenue NW
• Lot line adjustment request for Larson Farm LLC at 820 Johnson Ave SW

The Board reviewed a request for a variance to create a 20-acre entitlement division on land with 9.4 acres of prime soils. The applicant chose to return with a revised plan rather than proceed to a vote. The hearing was continued to June 16, 2023.

• Approved minutes for the April 21, 2023 meeting
• Continued hearing on Michael Bunn variance request to June 16, 2023

Wright County Board

The Board will discuss an amendment to the county zoning code and hold a public hearing on the partial abandonment of County Ditch 20 #20. The meeting includes awarding a reconstruction contract for CSAH 35 and reviewing grant applications for regional trails and campgrounds.

• Award of Contract No. 2304 for CSAH 35 Four-Lane Reconstruction to S.M. Hentges & Sons, Inc.
• Proposed rezoning of 14.8 acres in Franklin Township from General Agricultural to Agricultural/Residential
• Public hearing on the petition for partial abandonment of County Ditch 20 #20
• Action on Ordinance 23-2 amending Chapter 155 of the Wright County Code of Ordinances (Zoning)
• ARP fund reimbursements including $79,728.00 for drinking water transmission in the City of Maple Lake

The Board awarded a $13.48 million contract for the CSAH 35 four-lane reconstruction project. Other actions included approving several park grant applications and a cost-sharing agreement with Hennepin County for a railroad crossing project.

• Awarded CSAH 35 four-lane reconstruction contract to S.M. Hentges & Sons, Inc. for $13,486,693.51 (5-0)
• Approved 50/50 cost split with Hennepin County for CR 139 railroad crossing panel replacement (5-0)
• Approved grant application for Crow River Regional Trail Segment B construction (5-0)
• Approved grant application for Bertram Campground Phase II construction (5-0)
• Approved grant application for Stanley Eddy Regional Park parking lot (5-0)
• Approved signing of State of Minnesota Joint Powers Agreement with Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (5-0)
• Approved new off-sale liquor license for French Lake Liquor
• Removed Jessica Dusbabek and Racheal McDaniel from Opioid Settlement Advisory Council

Health & Human Services Board and Advisory Committees

The Mental Health Advisory Council is meeting to discuss unmet community needs and review a presentation on homelessness. The board is also reviewing its own meeting structure and frequency.

• Homelessness presentation by Sarah Dearhamer
• Suicide Prevention Grant update from Keith B.
• Discussion on enhancing support for people with mental health needs
• Review of meeting format, frequency, and attendance requirements
• Introduction of new members Kaylee Knight, Mark Daleiden, and Kelly Hildre

The council did not reach a quorum and was unable to approve the agenda or the March 14, 2023, minutes. Members discussed homelessness trends, suicide prevention grant updates, and a co-responder pilot program. No formal actions were decided.

• Approval of agenda: Unable to approve (no quorum)
• Approval of 03/14/2023 minutes: Unable to approve (no quorum)

County Board Workshops

The Board of Wright County Commissioners is holding a workshop to review the 2024 budget forecast. The meeting includes discussions on the National Center for Public Lands and Central Minnesota EMS.

• 2024 Budget Forecast
• Central Minnesota EMS white paper
• National Center for Public Lands
• Metropolitan Water Supply Advisory Council appointment

The board established a 5.75% levy increase as the guideline for 2024 budget setting. Other actions included scheduling administrative review meetings and declining a funding request for a national public lands center.

• Recommended 5.75% levy increase as guidance for 2024 budget setting
• Declined funding request from AMC for National Center for Public Lands
• Recommended appointment of Tina Diedrick to Metropolitan Water Supply Advisory Council
• Scheduled COTW Closed Session for Administrator performance expectations (May 15)
• Scheduled COTW for Administration Project List review (May 16)
• Rescheduled Household Hazardous Waste Tour for May 16

Planning Commission

The Wright County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on several zoning changes, conditional use permits, and mining expansions. The body will also discuss a proposed ordinance amendment regarding solar farm setbacks.

• Proposed Ordinance Amendment 23-2 to increase applicable solar energy farm size from 1.49 to 5 megawatts
• Petition by Johnson Materials, Inc. to expand mining operation by 6.51 acres at 14650 County Road 75 NW
• Petition by Mattie Cymek to rezone property at 8025 State Hwy 25 NE from General Agricultural to General Industry
• Petition by Mark D. Johnson to rezone 34.65 acres at Pleason Ave NW from General Agricultural to Agricultural/Residential
• Petition by Matt Brummer for a conditional use permit for a self-storage facility at 1605 Highway 55 NE

The Wright County Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit amendment for Johnson Materials, Inc. to expand its mining operation by 6.51 acres to a total of 38.27 acres, including mining, screening, crushing, washing, and recycling of concrete and asphalt. The approval included conditions such as requiring Wright County SWCD approval before Phase 2, a reclamation bond of $5,000 per acre for new acreage, and adherence to current performance standards. The commission also approved a conditional use permit for a self-storage facility and an amended permit for commercial agricultural tourism.

• Approved Johnson Materials mining expansion (6.51 acres, total 38.27 acres) with conditions including SWCD approval for Phase 2 and $5,000/acre reclamation bond for new acreage (unanimous)
• Approved Matt Brummer conditional use permit for self-storage facility with conditions on wetland delineation, SWPPP, access, fencing, and screening (unanimous)
• Approved Zeke Berg amended permit for commercial agricultural tourism with 40x40 pavilion, extending operations to include August (unanimous)
• Adopted minutes from April 13, 2023 meeting (unanimous)
• Adopted minutes from April 20, 2023 meeting (unanimous)

Wright County Board

The Board of Wright County Commissioners will discuss American Rescue Plan Act fund reimbursements and various highway projects. The meeting includes a proposed rezoning in Maple Lake Township and an action on a zoning ordinance amendment.

• Reimbursement of $737,311.00 in ARP funds for drinking water transmission in the City of Otsego
• Final payment of $20,090.72 to Duininck, Inc. for County Road 118 (Fenning Ave.)
• Proposed rezoning of tax parcel #210-100-234300 in Maple Lake Township from General Agriculture to Suburban Residential
• Contract award for 2023 Pavement Markings to Sir Lines-A-Lot of Edina, MN
• Agreement for the County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 35 Reconstruction Project in Saint Michael

The board approved Ordinance 23-1, amending the county's zoning code to update mining and extraction regulations, following a year-long moratorium and extensive public input. The 46-page amendment includes five additional recommendations from commissioners and addresses operational restrictions, renewal processes, and notification requirements. All other agenda items, including consent items and timed items, were approved unanimously.

• Approved Ordinance 23-1 amending mining and extraction regulations (5-0)
• Approved $737,311 in ARP funds for City of Otsego water infrastructure (5-0)
• Approved $20,090.72 final payment to Duininck, Inc. for CR 118 project (5-0)
• Awarded 2023 Pavement Markings contract to Sir Lines-A-Lot of Edina, MN (5-0)
• Approved agreement for CSAH 35 reconstruction project in Saint Michael (5-0)
• Approved resolution accepting $8,500 Federal Boating Safety Supplemental Grant (5-0)
• Approved resolution proclaiming May 7-13 as Correctional Officer and Employee Week (5-0)
• Approved rezoning of tax parcel #210-100-234300 from AG to R2 in Maple Lake Township (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 requests primarily concern building setbacks for homes, garages, and pools, as well as land division and business use expansions.

• Variance request for a single-family dwelling at Hamilton Ave SE (Matthew Youngren)
• Variance request for an in-ground pool at 1730 Bolton Drive NW (Don Schmidt)
• Variance request for a garage at 64th St NW (James Manecke)
• Variance request for a '1 per 40' entitlement division at 1156 State Hwy 25 SE (Michael Bunn)
• Variance request for outdoor music expansion at Up The Creek Bar and Grill (Jacquelyn Moores)

The Board approved variance requests for a home with a tuck-under garage and a large garage on a private road. A request for an in-ground pool near a bluff was continued to allow for revised plans.

• Approved variance for 26x32 ft home with tuck-under garage at 65 ft from lake and 104.5 ft from County Road 33 (Unanimous)
• Approved variance for 40x60 ft garage at 50 ft from centerline of 64th St NW (Unanimous)
• Continued in-ground pool variance request for 1730 Bolton Drive NW to May 19, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes for the March 31, 2023 meeting (Unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Wright County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to discuss proposed changes to the County Code of Ordinances. The commission is reviewing amendments to Section 155 regarding mining, extraction, and septic system soil disputes.

• Public hearing on Ordinance Amendment 23-1
• Proposed addition of Interim Use Permits
• Proposed amendments to Section 155 regarding mining and extraction
• Proposed changes regarding septic system soil disputes

The Planning Commission held a public hearing to discuss proposed amendment 23-1 to the Wright County Code of Ordinances. The proposal involves updating Section 155 to include mining and extraction, adding Interim Use Permits, and addressing septic system soil disputes. No final decision was recorded in the provided minutes.

Wright County Board

The Board of Wright County Commissioners will discuss two rezoning applications and the replacement of the Franklin Township Bridge on Eastwood Avenue SE. The meeting also includes approvals for tobacco licenses and the use of American Rescue Plan Act funds.

• Proposed rezoning of 10 acres in Maple Lake Twp from General Agricultural to Agricultural/Residential
• Proposed denial of rezoning for 70.27 acres from General Agriculture to Agricultural-Residential for Teri L. Dickinson
• Agreement No. 23-51 for the replacement of the Franklin Township Bridge on Eastwood Avenue SE
• Reimbursement of ARP funds: $505.51 for staff costs and $2,954.95 for household assistance
• New tobacco licenses for Family Dollar in Cokato and BP Gas in Maple Lake

The Board approved the replacement of the Franklin Township Bridge using state aid and denied a 70.27-acre rezoning request in Marysville Township. Other actions included accepting state grants for veteran services and water safety, and updating revenue note amendments for care centers.

• Approved replacement of Franklin Township Bridge on Eastwood Avenue SE (5-0)
• Denied rezoning of 70.27 acres from General Agriculture to Agricultural-Residential for Teri L. Dickinson (5-0)
• Approved rezoning of 10 acres from General Agricultural to Agricultural/Residential for Jeremy Jurmu
• Adopted resolution to accept 2023 CVSO Operational Improvement Grant (5-0)
• Approved 2023 MN DNR Annual County Boat and Water Safety Grant (5-0)
• Approved amendments to revenue notes for Lake Ridge Care Center and Park Terrace, Series 2013 (5-0)
• Approved new tobacco licenses for Family Dollar (Cokato) and BP Gas (Maple Lake)
• Approved $3,000+ in ARP fund reimbursements for staff costs and household assistance

Planning Commission

The Wright County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on 10 land use and zoning petitions. The body will also discuss a proposed ordinance amendment regarding mining, extraction, and septic system soil disputes.

• Proposed Ordinance Amendment 23-1 regarding mining, extraction, and septic system soil disputes
• Petition to rezone 70.27 acres from General Agriculture to Agricultural-Residential on County Road 8 SW
• Petition for a Conditional Use Permit for a wedding venue at 9859 Clementa Ave NW
• Petition to expand a mining operation by 6.51 acres at 14650 County Road 75 NW
• Petition to rezone 8.93 acres from General Agriculture to Suburban Residential at 1342 80th Street NW

The Commission adopted findings to recommend the denial of a rezoning request for Teri Dickinson. A discussion on the Mining and Extraction Ordinance was postponed to a special meeting. The record ends during a public hearing regarding a manure basin extension for Harlan Poppler.

• Adopted minutes from March 16, 2023 meeting (unanimous)
• Continued Mining and Extraction Ordinance discussion to April 20, 2023 (unanimous)
• Recommended denial of rezoning request from AG to A/R for Teri Dickinson (unanimous)

County Board Workshops

The Board of Wright County Commissioners is holding a workshop to receive presentations from community organizations and a project update on the HHW/Compost Facility. The meeting includes reviews of MPCA inspections and facility condition reports.

• Central Minnesota Council On Aging presentation
• Community Dental presentation
• Great River Regional Library presentation
• HHW/Compost Facility Project Update including MPCA inspections and Stantec report

The Board recommended moving forward with a design and financial packet for a new compost facility estimated at $5.3 million. They also recommended supporting state funding for the Central Minnesota Council On Aging and approved changes to mining and extraction permits.

• Recommended budget forecasting meeting for 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 18
• Recommended Commissioners and Health and Human Services submit a letter supporting state funding for Central Minnesota Council On Aging
• Recommended bringing forward a design and financial packet for a new compost facility at the existing site
• Recommended moving forward with changes to mining and extraction permits from conditional use (CUP) to interim use (IUP)

Health & Human Services Board and Advisory Committees

The Public Health Task Force is meeting to review presentations on homelessness and dental services. The body will also approve the March minutes and determine agenda items for the May 8, 2023 meeting.

• Homelessness presentation by Sarah Dearhamer
• Dental update by Greg Wise

The board approved the March meeting minutes and agenda. Members received a presentation on the 2023 Wright County Homelessness Report and an update on children's dental health initiatives.

• Approved March minutes and meeting agenda (All members approve)

Wright County Board

The Board of Wright County Commissioners will discuss infrastructure projects, including a four-lane expansion in St. Michael and bridge inspections. The meeting also covers grant applications for water and biosolids projects and various liquor and tobacco license requests.

• Authorization for a $76,000 bridge safety inspection agreement with Stantec Consulting, Inc. (2023-2025)
• Bidding schedule for CSAH 35 Reconstruction/Four-Lane Expansion Project in St. Michael
• Grant applications: City of Maple Lake Water Meter Replacement ($79,728) and City of Albertville Biosolids Dewatering Building ($291,586)
• Reimbursement of ARP funds for public safety radios ($5,056) and household assistance ($43,225)
• Rejection of tobacco application for 'The Smoking Club' at 800 Nelson Drive Suite 105, Clearwater

The Board approved several grant applications for city water and building projects and authorized a $76,000 bridge inspection contract. Members also voted to send letters of concern to state legislators opposing House File 2887 due to potential impacts on road projects. The Health & Human Services Board officially integrated its meeting schedule into the regular County Board sessions.

• Approved $76,000 contract with Stantec Consulting, Inc. for bridge safety inspections (2023-2025)
• Approved $79,728 grant for City of Maple Lake Water Meter Replacement
• Approved $291,586 grant for City of Albertville Biosolids Dewatering Building
• Approved signing letters of concern to state legislators regarding House File 2887
• Approved $48,281 in ARP fund reimbursements for public safety radios and household assistance
• Approved liquor licenses for Olson's Campground and Whispering Pines Golf Course
• Rejected tobacco application for 'The Smoking Club' in Clearwater
• Adopted Resolution HHS 23-02 to move HHS board meetings to Tuesday mornings

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment is meeting to consider several requests for variances from the Wright County Code of Ordinances. These requests involve residential construction, setbacks, and land division. The board will also hear an appeal regarding a Zoning Administrator's interpretation of a feedlot.

• Variance request for a storage building at 2273 Ibson Ave SE
• Variance request for a home within lake and road setbacks at Hamilton Ave SE
• Variance request for a home replacement and deck at 6563 123rd St NW
• Variance request for an in-ground pool at 1730 Bolton Drive NW
• Appeal of Zoning Administrator's feedlot interpretation at 815 Greer Avenue NW

The Board approved variances for a storage building, a home replacement, a deck, a home construction, and an unpermitted carport. Two requests were continued for further plan revisions or site inspections, and one application was withdrawn.

• Approved 40x40 ft storage building with 14 ft sidewall for Matthew Strehler (4-1)
• Approved 10x12.5 ft deck for Tim Hanson (unanimous)
• Approved home replacement and 4-season porch for Tim Hanson with 25% impervious surface limit and As-Built survey requirement (unanimous)
• Approved unpermitted 12x18 ft carport for Susan Olmscheid conditioned on permit application within 10 days (4-1)
• Approved single-family dwelling 75 ft from Granite Lake for Shane Suchy conditioned on stormwater management plan (unanimous)
• Continued Matthew Youngren's home variance request to April 21, 2023, for tuck-under garage plans (unanimous)
• Continued Don Schmidt's in-ground pool variance request to April 21, 2023, for site inspection (unanimous)
• Approved withdrawal of Adam Schaufler's land division variance request (unanimous)

Health & Human Services Board and Advisory Committees

The Health & Human Services Advisory Committee is meeting to receive updates on mental health, public health, and homelessness in Wright County. The session includes an open forum to discuss crisis funding and the Initiating Family Research Center.

• Mental Health Update
• Public Health Task Force Update
• Task Force for Homelessness in Wright County
• Discussion on Crisis Funding
• Initiating Family Research Center discussion

The committee voted to create an ad hoc housing task force to address a sharp increase in local homelessness. This group will collaborate with the Mental Health Advisory Council and the Public Health Task Force to identify resources and funding. The committee also reviewed plans to implement a Family Resource Center in partnership with Wright County Community Action.

• Approved 2022-01-25 HHSAC Minutes
• Established a housing task force to coordinate with PHTF and MHAC

Wright County Board

The Board of Wright County Commissioners will discuss road contracts, American Rescue Plan fund reimbursements, and a public hearing regarding changes to the fees for service schedule.

• Public hearing on Changes In Fees For Service Schedule
• Contract No. 22-01 final payment to Knife River Corp. for $97,245.62
• ARP fund reimbursements including $646,792.22 for public safety radios
• Proposed public hearing for partial abandonment of County Ditch #20
• Resolution for Wright County participation in Multistate Opioid Supply Chain settlements

The Board awarded two road construction contracts to Knife River Corporation and Pearson Brothers, Inc. It also approved a revised fee schedule for services, including increased jail boarding fees. Additionally, the Board authorized participation in multistate opioid settlements.

• Awarded 2023 Pavement Preservation contract to Knife River Corporation (5-0)
• Awarded 2023 Seal Coat contract to Pearson Brothers, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved updated fees for service effective April 3, including jail boarding fee increases (5-0)
• Authorized participation in Multistate Opioid Settlements (5-0)
• Approved 2023 Park Caretaker Agreement with Green View Inc. (5-0)
• Rejected single bid for 2023 Pavement Markings Contract and authorized re-bidding (5-0)
• Approved final payment of $97,245.62 to Knife River Corp for Contract No. 22-01 (5-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for County Ditch #20 partial abandonment for May 16 (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Wright County Planning Commission will consider several conditional use permits and rezoning requests. These include proposals for a contractor's yard, a wedding venue, and a self-storage facility. The commission will also review a mining expansion and three separate rezoning petitions.

• Johnson Materials, Inc. petition to expand mining operation by 6.51 acres at County Road 75 NW
• Teri Dickinson petition to rezone 70.27 acres from General Agriculture to Agricultural-Residential at County Road 8 SW
• James Jurmu petition to rezone 8.93 acres from General Agriculture to Suburban Residential at 1342 80th Street NW
• Jeremy Jurmu petition to rezone 10 acres from General Agricultural to Agricultural/Residential at 737 80th Street NW
• Conditional Use Permit requests for a contractor's yard (15405 US Highway 12 SW), seasonal storage (4463 Agate Ave SE), and a wedding venue (9859 Clementa Ave NW)

The Commission approved conditional use permits for a commercial contractor's yard and a seasonal storage facility. A rezoning request for a residential home was recommended for denial, while several other mining and tourism applications were continued for site inspections.

• Approved conditional use permit for Ashwill Companies contractor's yard (Unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permit for Tate Koenig seasonal storage with specific public access dates (Carried, 1 Nay)
• Recommended denial of rezoning 70.27 acres from AG to A/R for Teri Dickinson (Unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Lane R. Hovland's CUP to allow indoor amplified music until 10:30 p.m. (Carried, 1 Nay)
• Recommended approval of rezoning 10 acres from AG to A/R for Jeremy Jurmu (Unanimous)
• Tabled Johnson Materials mining expansion for site inspection
• Tabled Matt Brummer self-storage facility for site inspection
• Scheduled public hearing for Mining and Extraction Ordinance amendment for April 13, 2023 (Unanimous)

County Board Workshops

The County Board is holding a workshop to review fiscal policies, the American Rescue Plan update, and ERP analysis. The board will also discuss commissioner mileage reimbursements and fee determination expectations.

• American Rescue Plan (ARP) update
• Fiscal policies overview
• Commissioner mileage reimbursement discussion
• Expectations for determining fees
• 2023 Wright County Homelessness Report presentation

The board recommended opposing a Senate bill that would mandate counties provide shelter to homeless families within one business day. Other key actions included authorizing support for the I-94 expansion and directing the creation of a formal fee schedule review process.

• Recommended opposing Senate bill regarding county-provided family shelters
• Authorized signatures on I-94 Coalition letter of support for I-94 expansion
• Recommended drafting a letter of support for Senate File 843 regarding septic pumping vehicles
• Recommended completing the proposed ERP analysis
• Recommended Administration create a fee schedule review process and timeline
• Tabled commissioner mileage reimbursement discussion until budget process
• Recommended scheduling Commissioners Retreat between May 1 and May 4

Health & Human Services Board and Advisory Committees

The Health & Human Services Board is meeting to accept a federal grant for public health infrastructure and review a joint co-responder pilot proposal. The board will also consider the Community Health Improvement Plan for 2023-2025.

• Acceptance of $355,395 CDC Federal Structure Grant for public health workforce recruitment and training
• Action on Joint Co-Responder Pilot Proposal
• Action on Community Health Improvement Plan 2023-2025
• New hire: Stephanie Olsem, Social Worker, Child Protection Team
• New hire: Brooke Schmidt, Office Technician II, Assessment Services Team

The Board approved a joint co-responder pilot program with the Sheriff's Office to pair mental health professionals with law enforcement. Members also accepted a federal grant for public health workforce retention and approved the 2022-2025 Community Health Improvement Plan.

• Accepted $355,395 CDC Federal Structure Grant
• Approved joint co-responder pilot program between HHS and Sheriff's Office
• Approved 2022-2025 Community Health Improvement Plan
• Approved meeting minutes from 2023-01-25 and 2023-02-23
• Approved meeting agenda

Health & Human Services Board and Advisory Committees

The Public Health Task Force is meeting to review presentations on environmental health, health equity, and the Community Health Improvement Plan. The board will also conduct an election of officers.

• Environmental Health presentation by Gavin Woodland
• Health Equity presentation by Ellie Vanasse
• Community Health Improvement Plan presentation by Joel Torkelson
• Election of officers

The Public Health Task Force approved its agenda and previous meeting minutes. The board re-elected its leadership and received updates on environmental health initiatives and health equity programs. A new Community Health Improvement Plan was presented and awaits HHS board approval.

• Approved January and February minutes
• Re-elected Toni Seroshek as Chair
• Re-elected Bonita Bryant as Vice Chair

Wright County Board

The Board will discuss several grant applications for stormwater and ditch improvements and a rezoning request in Southside Township. The meeting also includes an employee recognition ceremony and a public hearing regarding drainage system work.

• Grant applications for Cokato Stormwater Pond ($250,000), Monticello Ditch 33 ($970,625), Indian Lake Gully Repair ($159,375), Delano Ditch 34 ($400,000), and Otsego Creek Restoration ($210,000)
• Rezoning request for Charles Webb in Southside Township (PID# 217-000-332404) from R1-Urban/Rural Transition & S2-Shoreland to R2-Suburban Residential & S2-Shoreland
• ARP fund reimbursements: $200,000 to Community Dental and $6,775 to Cokato Charitable Trust
• Payment of $41,258.58 to Blackstone Contractors, LLC for County Ditch #10
• Proposed increase of Finance and Taxpayer Service change fund from $5,000 to $5,300

The Board approved a letter of support and the use of the county's lobbying contract for the Wright Technical Center bonding request. Additionally, the Board approved several stormwater and ditch improvement grants and ARP fund reimbursements for nonprofits.

• Approved letter of support for Wright Technical Center bonding request (4-0)
• Approved utilization of Flaherty & Hood lobbying contract by WCEDP (4-0)
• Approved ARP fund reimbursements for Cokato Charitable Trust ($6,775) and Community Dental ($200,000) (3-1)
• Approved 6 grant applications for stormwater and ditch improvements totaling $1,849,999 (4-0)
• Authorized Xcel Energy easement relocation at the county fairgrounds (4-0)
• Approved $41,258.58 payment to Blackstone Contractors, LLC for CD #10 (4-0)
• Accepted contract for repairs on County Ditch #10 (4-0)
• Scheduled Committee of the Whole meeting for election operations on March 27 (4-0)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment is meeting to consider several variance requests regarding property divisions, building setbacks, and structure sizes. The board will also hear an appeal concerning a Zoning Administrator's interpretation of a feedlot and a permit denial.

• Carla Sundblad: Variance for three '1 per 40' entitlement divisions at 3665 Pleason Ave NW
• Arvin Senne: Variance for accessory structure in shoreland setback at 5125 53rd St SW
• Matt Strehler: Variance for storage building height and area at 2273 Ibson Ave SE
• Matthew Youngren: Variance for single-family dwelling in lake and road setbacks on Hamilton Ave SE
• Wholemystic Enterprises LLC: Appeal of Zoning Administrator's feedlot interpretation at 815 Greer Avenue NW

The Board approved a 40-acre entitlement division for the Sundblads and a home addition for Rob Kirkpatrick. Several other variance requests for accessory buildings and home construction were continued to March 31, 2023, for site visits or plan revisions.

• Approved 40.0-acre entitlement division for Allen & Carla Sundblad (4-1)
• Approved 20x24 ft accessory building and updated 22% impervious surface limit for Arvin Senne (Unanimous)
• Approved 1,078 sq ft home addition and 72 sq ft porch for Rob Kirkpatrick (Unanimous)
• Continued Matthew Strehler storage building request to March 31, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Continued Matthew Youngren home construction request to March 31, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Continued Tim Hanson deck request to March 31, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Continued Timothy M. Hanson home replacement request to March 31, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Continued Adam Schaufler lot expansion request to March 31, 2023 (Unanimous)

Wright County Board

The Board is reviewing financial contributions for eight state Border to Border broadband grant applications. Members will also discuss a proposed public hearing for midyear service fee changes and various personnel recommendations.

• Adoption of 8 resolutions for Border to Border grant applications (Arvig, CenturyLink, Charter, Frontier, Meeker Coop)
• Proposed public hearing on March 21, 2023, for midyear changes in fees for service schedule
• Transfer of $49,000 from General Fund to Highway Fund for insurance costs
• Approval of $5,500 in ARP funds for Senior Technology education assistance
• Approval of plat for Country Estates 2nd Addition in Victor Township

The Board adopted eight resolutions to support state Border-to-Border grant applications for broadband expansion. They also approved a partial contract extension for Oracle ERP support services and scheduled a public hearing for fee schedule changes.

• Adopted 8 resolutions for state Border-to-Border broadband grant applications (5-0)
• Approved contract change order for Sierra Cedar optimization services from $75,000 to $125,000 (5-0)
• Set public hearing for mid-year fees for service schedule changes for March 21, 2023, at 9:30 a.m. (5-0)
• Approved $85,000 Health Partners grant for Eligibility Specialist position (5-0)
• Approved $49,000 transfer from General Fund to Highway Fund for insurance costs (5-0)
• Approved renewal of annual seasonal on-sale and Sunday liquor license for Whispering Pines, LLC (5-0)
• Approved LG220 raffle permit for Ancient Free & Accepted Masons of MN (5-0)
• Accepted $25,809 amendment for Children's Mental Health Respite Grant (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Wright County Planning Commission will consider several conditional use permits and rezoning requests. The meeting includes hearings for commercial operations, residential zoning changes, and the acceptance of a final plat.

• Petition to rezone 70.27 acres from General Agriculture to Agricultural-Residential at County Road 8 SW
• Petition for a conditional use permit for an off-sale liquor store at 14555 County Road 37 NW
• Petition to operate a wedding venue at 9859 Clementa Ave NW
• Petition to renew and amend a conditional use permit for an asphalt plant at 4301 County Road 39 NW
• Action to accept the final plat of Country Estates 2nd Addition

The Commission approved a multi-year permit for an asphalt plant and a liquor store CUP. Several other requests, including a seasonal storage facility and a residential rezoning, were continued for further review or site inspections.

• Approved 3-year CUP for Knife River Corp asphalt plant (5-2)
• Approved CUP for off-sale liquor store at 14555 County Road 37 NW
• Approved final plat of Country Estates 2nd Addition
• Recommended approval of rezoning for north 50 ft of parcel 217-000-332402 to R-2 Suburban Residential
• Approved amendment to 1980 2-lot unplatted R2 subdivision for parcel 217-000-331207
• Approved 725 sq ft office addition for Syngenta Seeds Inc (5-2)
• Tabled Tate Koenig seasonal storage request to March 16, 2023
• Tabled Teri Dickinson rezoning request to March 16, 2023

County Board Workshops

The County Board is meeting to discuss the draft budget timeline for fiscal year 2024. Members are also reviewing water quality grant applications and a request of need form from Nobles County.

• Draft 2024 Budget Schedule
• Water Quality Grant Applications
• Nobles County Request Of Need Form
• 457b Deferred Compensation employee numbers

The board recommended six grant applicants for water quality funding totaling approximately $2.14 million in ARP funds. The board also approved the 2024 budget calendar and decided to maintain current 457b deferred compensation contributions.

• Recommended six water quality grant applicants for board approval
• Recommended $970,625 for Monticello Ditch #33
• Recommended $400,000 for City of Delano Ditch #34 improvements
• Recommended $250,000 for City of Cokato storm water pond
• Recommended $210,000 for City of Otsego Creek Restoration Project
• Recommended $159,375 for Indian Lake Improvement District gully repair
• Recommended $10,000 for City of Howard Lake Watershed Improvement Study
• Approved the proposed 2024 budget calendar

Health & Human Services Board and Advisory Committees

The Public Health Task Force is meeting to review presentations on COVID recovery and disease prevention and control, including refugee health. The board will also conduct an election of officers.

• Presentation on COVID Recovery by Jacob Anson
• Discussion on Disease Prevention & Control (DP&C) and Refugee Health
• Election of Officers

Health & Human Services Board and Advisory Committees

The Health & Human Services Board will review the 2022-2023 Mental Health Advisory Council Unmet Needs Report and the 4th quarter financial report. The board is also considering the appointment of new members to the Mental Health Advisory Council.

• Approval of Mental Health Advisory Council members Christine Morris and Kelly Hildre
• Proclamation of March as Social Worker Month
• Presentation of the 2022-2023 Mental Health Advisory Council Unmet Needs Report
• Review of 4th Quarter Financial Report including waiver and public health revenue
• Presentation of 2019-2022 Customer Service Survey

The Board approved the 2023 MHAC Unmet Needs Report, which highlighted increases in homelessness and a shortage of mental health professionals. The Board also appointed two new members to the Mental Health Advisory Council and proclaimed March as Social Worker Month.

• Approved 2023 MHAC Unmet Needs Report
• Proclaimed March as Social Worker Month (5-0)
• Approved appointment of Christine Morris (District 2) to Mental Health Advisory Council
• Approved appointment of Kelly Hildre (District 1) to Mental Health Advisory Council
• Approved 2023-01-09 meeting minutes

Wright County Board

The Board of Wright County Commissioners will discuss American Rescue Plan Act fund reimbursements and a labor agreement with Teamsters Local 320. The meeting includes a public hearing to amend the county tobacco ordinance and decisions on highway project bidding.

• Public hearing to amend the Wright County Tobacco Ordinance
• ARP fund use: $176,586.02 for public safety radios and $97,880.38 for City of Buffalo drinking water transmission
• Labor agreement and MOAs with Teamsters Local 320 (Courthouse Unit) for 2023-2025
• Agreement with BNSF Railway for concrete crossing panels on County Road 139 in Delano
• Resolution regarding spring load restrictions on the Wright County Highway System

The Board approved an ordinance amendment reducing the required setback for tobacco shops from youth-oriented facilities from 1,000 feet to 750 feet. Other actions included approving a $29,154 grant for a new Sheriff's Office boat and the purchase of a Bobcat E60 Compact Excavator using state aid.

• Approved Ordinance 22-5A reducing tobacco shop setbacks to 750 feet (5-0)
• Approved $29,154 Federal Boating Safety grant for new Lund boat (5-0)
• Approved purchase of Bobcat E60 Compact Excavator using buffer riparian aid (5-0)
• Approved BNSF Railway agreement for crossing panels on County Road 139 (5-0)
• Approved Auditor/Treasurer closed session summary (4-1)
• Approved nominations of Mike Amery, Donald Schmidt, and Sandra Forsman to Aggregate Tax Committee (5-0)
• Approved 2023-2025 labor agreement with Teamsters Local 320 (5-0)
• Approved spring load restrictions for county highway system (5-0)

Board of Adjustment

The Wright County Board of Adjustment will meet to review a variance request for a property in French Lake Township. The board will decide if the applicant can create three specific land divisions.

• Variance request for 3665 Pleason Ave NW to allow three '1 per 40' entitlement divisions

The Board of Adjustment approved the minutes from the January 13, 2023 meeting. A request by Allen and Carla Sundblad to divide 92.82 acres into three parcels was continued to March 3, 2023, to allow for revised plans.

• Approved minutes for January 13, 2023 meeting (unanimous)
• Continued hearing for Allen & Carla Sundblad variance request to March 3, 2023 (unanimous)

Health & Human Services Board and Advisory Committees

The committee held elections for its leadership positions and approved the minutes from the September 28, 2022 meeting. Members received updates on mental health, public health, and the Opioid Settlement Advisory Council.

• Elected Antl as Chair
• Elected Gangnon as Vice Chair
• Approved 2022-09-28 HHSAC Minutes

Planning Commission

The Wright County Planning Commission will hold public hearings for three conditional use permits and one plat acceptance. The body will also handle organizational items, including electing leadership and setting the 2023 meeting calendar.

• Conditional Use Permit for a bar and restaurant at 15152 Elder Ave NW
• Conditional Use Permit for a seasonal storage facility at 4463 Agate Ave SE
• Rezoning request for a 50-foot strip from R-1 to R-2 at 6769 & 6747 Pilger Ave NW
• Amendment to a 1980 unplatted subdivision permit at 6769 & 6747 Pilger Ave NW
• Final plat acceptance for Country Estates 2nd Addition

The Commission approved a conditional use permit for a bar and restaurant at 15152 Elder Ave NW. Two other permit requests were continued to February to allow for township responses. The Commission also established a three-member advisory committee to review conditional use permit revocations.

• Approved bar and restaurant CUP at 15152 Elder Ave NW (Unanimous)
• Elected Dan Mol as 2023 Chair (Unanimous)
• Elected Ken Felger as 2023 Vice-Chair (Unanimous)
• Adopted 2023 meeting calendar with 7:30 p.m. start time (Unanimous)
• Approved December 15, 2022, meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Tabled seasonal storage facility request for Tate Koenig until Feb 16
• Tabled rezoning and subdivision requests for Charles Webb until Feb 16
• Approved creation of 3-member CUP revocation advisory committee (Unanimous)

Wright County Board

The Board of Wright County Commissioners is meeting to authorize the next phase of the Schroeder Campground redesign and negotiate the acquisition of 30 acres in Maple Lake. The body will also review American Rescue Plan Act fund reimbursements and legal service contracts.

• Authorization for Phase 2 construction and bidding documents for Schroeder Campground redesign
• Negotiation for 30-acre acquisition in Maple Lake adjacent to Robert Ney Regional Park
• Transfer of $103,862.25 from Planning and Zoning to SCORE program
• ARP fund reimbursements including $5,458.70 for household assistance and $9,913.78 for consultant support
• Updated contract for legal services for parent representation attorneys in child protection matters

The Board approved moving to Phase Two for the Schroeder Park Campground redesign and authorized negotiations for a 30-acre land acquisition in Maple Lake. Other actions included approving a legal services contract for child protection matters and various financial transfers.

• Authorized Phase Two construction and bidding documents for Schroeder Park Campground redesign (5-0)
• Authorized value and price negotiation for 30-acre acquisition in Maple Lake (5-0)
• Approved updated legal services contract for parent representation in child protection (5-0)
• Approved transfer of $103,862.25 from Planning and Zoning to SCORE program (5-0)
• Approved ARP fund reimbursements including $5,458.70 for household assistance (5-0)
• Approved Opioid Settlement Advisory Council member changes and appointments (5-0)
• Approved Board attendance at AMC Legislative Conference Feb 21-23 (5-0)
• Scheduled Transportation Committee of the Whole meeting for Feb 21 (5-0)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will meet to organize its 2023 leadership and calendar. The body will also review several requests for variances regarding property divisions, setbacks, and lot line adjustments.

• Jerome Hass: Variance for an entitlement division over 10.0 acres at 2294 80th Street SW
• Troy Loken: Variance for a second-level addition, deck, and septic tank at 7141 Rosewood Ave NW
• Jeffrey Matthews: Variance to enclose the area below a four-season room at 6370 Quinn Ave. NW
• Hans Gauger: Variances for a lot line adjustment and a '1 per 40' division at 2505 45th St SE
• Joel Hirsch: Appeal of a 2019 variance condition at 10831 Greer Circle SW

The Board approved variances for a second-level addition and septic tank for Troy Loken and an enclosed area below a four-season room for Jeffrey Matthews. The Board also approved the removal of a rain garden requirement for Joel Hirsch, contingent on a new stormwater plan. Two petitions by Hans Gauger and one by Jerome Hass were dismissed without prejudice.

• Approved second-level addition, deck, and septic tank variance for Troy Loken (carried, 1 opposed)
• Approved variance to enclose area below four-season room for Jeffrey Matthews (unanimous)
• Approved removal of rain garden condition for Joel Hirsch, requiring new stormwater plan (unanimous)
• Dismissed petition without prejudice for Jerome Hass (unanimous)
• Dismissed petition without prejudice for Hans Gauger regarding lot line adjustment (unanimous)
• Dismissed petition without prejudice for Hans Gauger regarding '1 per 40' division (unanimous)
• Elected Paul Aarestad as Chair and Bob Neumann as Vice-Chair (unanimous)
• Adopted 2023 Meeting Calendar (unanimous)

Health & Human Services Board and Advisory Committees

The Mental Health Advisory Council is meeting to vote for a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson. The council will review unmet needs to be presented to the Board on February 13, 2023. Members will also receive updates on a suicide prevention grant.

• Election of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson
• Review of unmet needs for February 13 Board presentation
• Suicide Prevention Grant update

The council approved the agenda and previous meeting minutes. Members voted to retain the current Chairperson and Vice Chairperson. The group discussed unmet mental health needs, including transportation barriers and provider compensation, to be presented to the Board on February 13, 2023.

• Approved meeting agenda
• Approved 09/13/2022 and 11/08/2022 minutes
• Retained Carl Harju as Chair
• Retained Sandy Greninger as Vice-Chair

County Board Workshops

The County Board is holding a workshop to review the snow removal process and contract. Members are also receiving informational overviews of the Enterprise GIS and CMRP systems, as well as an ERP discussion.

• Snow removal process and contract
• Enterprise GIS overview
• CMRP presentation
• ERP informational discussion
• HHS Business Manager position discussion

The board recommended that the Economic Development Authority proceed with the sale of the Human Services Center. Members also scheduled several upcoming committee meetings and reviewed the county's GIS and regional transportation planning processes.

• Recommended Economic Development Authority continue sale of Human Services Center
• Recommended scheduling board retreat for February 8
• Recommended scheduling Broadband Committee meeting for January 18
• Recommended scheduling COTW meeting for January 18 to discuss HHS Business Manager position and solar energy storage tax issues
• Recommended scheduling COTW closed session for January 18 to review Auditor/Treasurer
• Directed staff to provide information on county phone service costs and carriers
• Recommended moving July board meetings to July 11, 18, and 25 due to the holiday
• Recommended continuing current parking spot usage and snow removal protocols

Health & Human Services Board and Advisory Committees

The Public Health Task Force is meeting to receive updates on dental services, injury prevention, and radon. The body will also introduce new environmental health staff and a new commissioner.

• Dental update by Greg Wise
• Injury Prevention update by Kai Sin
• Radon discussion by Gavin Woodland
• Introduction of new staff Gavin Woodland and Samantha Watson
• Introduction of Commissioner Jeanne Holland, District 3

The board approved the 2023 meeting calendar and the minutes from the November meeting. Members received updates on the new Injury Prevention program, radon mitigation efforts, and dental clinic patient data.

• Approved November minutes
• Approved 2023 calendar

Health & Human Services Board and Advisory Committees

The Health & Human Services Board will conduct a 2023 reorganization and review results from employee engagement and community health assessment surveys. The board is also considering the appointment of two advisory committee members and a donation resolution.

• Resolution HHS 23-01 regarding a December 2022 donation
• Advisory committee applications for Vanessa Murray and Shauntel Fett
• Presentation of the Community Health Assessment Survey
• Presentation of the 2022 Employee Engagement Survey results
• Staffing announcements for four new hires in eligibility and nursing

The Board completed its 2023 reorganization by electing officers and approving the annual meeting schedule and committee appointments. The board also approved three applications for advisory committees and accepted a December 2022 donation resolution.

• Elected Darek Vetsch as Chair (5-0)
• Elected Nadine Schoen as Vice Chair (5-0)
• Elected Jeanne Holland as Secretary (5-0)
• Approved 2023 HHS meeting dates (5-0)
• Approved 2023 committee appointments (5-0)
• Approved 2022-12-12 meeting minutes
• Approved advisory committee applications for Vanessa Murray, Shauntel Fett, and Mark Daleiden
• Accepted Resolution HHS 23-01 regarding December 2022 donation (5-0)

Wright County Board

The Board is meeting to administer oaths of office, reorganize board leadership, and appoint members to various county committees. The session includes approvals for administrative payments, tobacco licenses, and several grant-related resolutions.

• Payment of $1,682,039.00 to the Minnesota Counties Intergovernmental Trust (MCIT)
• Collective bargaining agreement with the Wright County Deputies Association for 2023-2025
• Acceptance of a $79,948 Conservation Partners Legacy Grant for the Bertram Park Habitat Enhancement Project
• Renewal of 2023 tobacco licenses for 152 Club, Inc and five Dollar General locations
• Resolutions for the Crow River Regional Trail (Phase 2) and Sherburne County's organics composting grant

The Board elected its 2023 leadership, approved the annual meeting schedule, and authorized several administrative contracts and grants. The Board also designated a new official county newspaper and approved the 2023-2025 collective bargaining agreement for deputies.

• Elected Darek Vetsch as Board Chair and Michael Kaczmarek as Vice-Chair (5-0)
• Approved 2023 Board Meeting and Workshop schedules (5-0)
• Approved 2023 committee assignments (5-0)
• Approved contract for IT Consultant Tony Kothlow (5-0)
• Approved 2023 Legislative Services proposal from Flaherty & Hood (5-0)
• Designated Delano Journal as official county newspaper for three years (5-0)
• Accepted $79,948 Conservation Partners Legacy Grant for Bertram Park (5-0)
• Approved 2023-2025 collective bargaining agreement with Wright County Deputies Association (5-0)