Wright County public meetings in 2024

Wright County Board

The Wright County Board will approve several consent‑agenda items, including a joint powers agreement for cannabis enforcement with Clearwater and Waverly and multiple American Rescue Plan fund reimbursements. It will adopt changes to ARP grant dates and amounts for Silver Creek Township surface transportation and Monticello Ditch 33 outlet improvements. Timed agenda items include resolutions on aquatic invasive species, a mountain‑bike race donation, highway 19 condemnation, opioid‑settlement funding, and the adoption of Ordinance Amendment 24-8 to regulate cannabis. The board will also consider staffing reappointments, planning commission appointments, and budget‑related resolutions.

• Authorize Board Chair to sign Joint Powers Agreement for Enforcement and Regulation of Cannabis with Clearwater and Waverly
• Approve ARP reimbursements: $17,019.21 (Maple Lake Township stormwater), $22,151.82 (Silver Creek Township stormwater), $355,510.80 (Clean Water Nonpoint Source), $511,320.20 (Household Assistance)
• Approve change to Silver Creek Township Surface Transportation Grant end date and amount to $83,996.00
• Increase Monticello Ditch 33 Water Quality Grant from $143,750 to $970,625, fund via General Fund and extend end date to 12/31/2027
• Adopt Ordinance Amendment 24-8, Cannabis Regulation and Registration, and adopt resolution for summary language publication

The Wright County Board approved the 2025 budget and levy, the county attorney's salary, and the sheriff's salary, each by a 4-1 vote. The board also adopted the cannabis ordinance amendment 24-8, approved $169,888.97 in opioid settlement funding for Rivers of Hope, and authorized several other items including a condemnation resolution for CSAH 19 (4-1) and a $500,000 Oracle ERP enhancement fund (3-2).

• Adopted 2025 budget and levy (4-1)
• Adopted resolution setting county attorney's salary for 2025 (4-1)
• Adopted resolution setting sheriff's salary for 2025 (4-1)
• Adopted cannabis ordinance amendment 24-8 (5-0)
• Approved $169,888.97 opioid settlement funding to Rivers of Hope (5-0)
• Approved condemnation resolution for CSAH 19 (4-1)
• Approved $500,000 for Oracle ERP enhancement fund (3-2)
• Approved $240,000 to Ag & Drainage Grant Assistance Fund and other ditch funds (4-1)

Planning Commission

The Wright County Planning Commission will meet to consider renewing a mining permit, approving several residential subdivisions, and granting permits for a feedlot and commercial agricultural tourism.

• Conditional Use Permit renewal for Knife River Corp. mining operations at 5856 Highway 25 NE
• Conditional Use Permit for a two-lot residential subdivision at 10941 Grover Ave SW
• Interim Use Permit for a truck sales business at 14772 County Road 8 NW
• Conditional Use Permit for a feedlot with 20.30 animal units at 906 80th St NE
• Interim Use Permit for commercial agricultural tourism at 906 80th St NE

The Wright County Planning Commission approved five permits: an interim use permit for Knife River's aggregate mining, conditional use permits for two residential subdivisions (Kappler and Steffens), an interim use permit for Big Rig's truck sales business, an interim use permit for Wurm's contractor yard, and a conditional use permit for Kastner's feedlot. The commission continued the Kastner agricultural tourism request to January 16, 2025, for a site visit and parking plan. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved Knife River interim use permit for aggregate mining with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved Kappler conditional use permit for two-lot subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved Big Rig interim use permit for truck sales with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved Steffens conditional use permit for two-lot subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved Wurm interim use permit for contractor yard with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved Kastner conditional use permit for 20.3 animal unit feedlot (unanimous)
• Continued Kastner agricultural tourism request to Jan. 16, 2025 (unanimous)

County Board Workshops

The County Board is meeting to review project recommendations for the American Rescue Plan General Fund account. The board will also discuss 2025 legislative priorities, committee appointments, and commissioner expense budgets.

• Review of project allocations for the American Rescue Plan General Fund Account
• Scheduling a public hearing for the reestablishment of records for County Ditch #19
• Review of retainer agreement with Flaherty and Hood and Primacy Strategy Group
• Review of 2025 County Board Committee and Advisory Appointments
• Review of Commissioner Expense Budgets

The Wright County Board reached consensus on several recommendations, including allocating $1.1 million from the American Rescue Plan General Fund for projects such as ditch repairs and an Oracle ERP enhancement. The board also scheduled a public hearing for County Ditch 19, authorized a lobbying contract with Flaherty & Hood, and set a Committee of the Whole meeting to discuss legislative priorities. No formal votes were taken; all items were consensus recommendations.

• Recommended $1.1M in ARP funding, including $500K for Oracle ERP, $240K for Ag & Drainage Grant Assistance, $175K for Ditch 20, $100K for Ditch 35, $70K for General Ditch Planning, $15K for Ditch 31 water control
• Scheduled public hearing for County Ditch 19 re-establishment for Jan. 13, 2025 at 1 p.m.
• Authorized signatures on Flaherty & Hood lobbying contract for 2025, not to exceed $55,000
• Set Committee of the Whole meeting for Jan. 6, 2025 to discuss legislative priorities
• Forwarded updated committee assignments to Jan. 7, 2025 organizational meeting
• Increased commissioner expense budgets to $2,700 for 2025 with negative carry-forward for overages
• Approved transfer of $329.81 from District 3 expense account to District 4
• Retained current policy of not video recording Planning Commission meetings

Board of Adjustment

The Wright County Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings to consider five requests for zoning variances and lot line adjustments. These requests involve residential additions, storage buildings, and property divisions across Southside, Clearwater, and Buffalo Townships.

• Variance request for livable space and deck additions at 6910 Quinn Ave NW
• Variance request for livable space and deck additions at 6191 Osland Ave NW
• Lot line adjustment to create a 2.2-acre backlot at 13151 80th St NW
• Variance request for a storage building exceeding maximum size on Gunderson Ave NW
• Variance request to alter a 1 per 40 entitlement division at 4459 Braddock Ave NE

The Wright County Board of Adjustment continued two variance requests to allow for site inspections. The first, for a home addition at 6910 Quinn Ave NW, was continued to January 10th with a 4-1 vote. The second, for a home addition at 6191 Osland Ave NW, was continued to the first meeting in February at the applicant's request. The Board also approved a backlot creation, a storage building variance, and a land division adjustment.

• Continued William Miller variance request to January 10th for site inspection (4-1, Neumann nay)
• Continued Troy & Carla Schoenberg variance request to first February meeting for site inspection (unanimous)
• Approved 2.2-acre backlot for Kyle & Hannah Olson with conditions, including 800 sq ft accessory building limit (3-2, Vick & Mol nay)
• Approved 1,710 sq ft storage building variance for Kenneth Mohs, with total outbuilding coverage capped at 2,400 sq ft (unanimous)
• Approved 0.93-acre land transfer for Joseph Hopkins to build field access (unanimous)

Wright County Board

The Wright County Board approved a series of American Rescue Plan (ARP) fund adjustments that move $870,625 among various projects, including reductions to the Granite Lake wetland restoration and transfers to park redevelopments. The board also adopted Ordinance Amendment 24-7 to amend cannabis zoning regulations in Chapter 155 of the county code. Additional actions included approving a charitable gambling application for Silver Bullet Saddle Club, a highway agreement with Hennepin County, and an updated personnel policy on technology use and cybersecurity reporting.

• Adopt Wright County Ordinance Amendment 24-7, amending cannabis zoning regulations (Chapter 155)
• Reallocate ARP funds totaling $870,625: reduce Granite Lake wetland restoration by $43,750; move $826,875 from Monticello Ditch 33 outlet improvements to general funds; transfer $323,571.45 to Schroeder Park Redevelopment, $150,000 to Robert Ney Regional Park ski trail, and other park and ditch projects
• Approve Charitable Gambling Application (Form LG220) for Silver Bullet Saddle Club, 17363 County Road 7 NW, Clearwater, activity date 7‑19‑2025
• Approve Agreement No. PW 28‑73‑24 between Wright County and Hennepin County, authorizing signatures by the County Board Chair, Administrator, Attorney, and Engineer
• Adopt Updated Personnel Policy 710 Acceptable Use of Technology and 710.09 Cybersecurity Incident Reporting

Health & Human Services Board and Advisory Committees

The Wright County Health & Human Services Advisory Committee will elect officers for 2025‑2026, approve draft minutes from July and September meetings, and receive updates from the Mental Health Advisory Council and Public Health Task Force. The board will acknowledge Dr. Jennifer Ray‑Mader’s resignation effective January 2025 and announce that the Housing Workgroup has been disbanded. An open forum will include brief updates on the housing subcommittee, community conversations focus group, the WCCA Family Resource Center, and a recent MACSSA meeting.

• Election of officers for 2025‑2026 (Chair: Linda Antl; Vice Chair: Gangnon)
• Approval of 2024‑07‑30 and 2024‑09‑30 HHSAC draft minutes
• Acknowledgement of Dr. Jennifer Ray‑Mader’s resignation at end of term in January 2025
• Housing Workgroup disbanded (referencing 2024‑11‑05 housing workgroup meeting minutes)
• Updates from Mental Health Advisory Council and Public Health Task Force

Wright County Board

The Board of Commissioners will consider a public hearing for an ordinance regulating the retail sale of cannabis and lower-potency hemp edibles. The meeting also includes requests for American Rescue Plan Act fund reimbursements for transportation and water projects.

• Proposed public hearing Dec 3 for Ordinance No. 24-8 regarding cannabis and hemp edible retail sales
• ARP fund reimbursements: $36,695.09 (Franklin Township), $48,623.00 (Middleville Township), $105,872.62 (Indian Lake), and $40,448.32 (Maple Lake Township)
• Joint Power Agreement with the City of Otsego for cannabis enforcement and regulation
• MnDOT Cooperative Construction Agreement 1057600
• Tobacco license appeal findings for Casey's in Albertville

Health & Human Services Board and Advisory Committees

The Wright County Public Health Task Force will hear presentations on a Dental Coordinator, a Drug Free Communities grant, and a Housing Workgroup point‑in‑time count. The board will also elect officers and review water‑testing accreditation. No decisions are noted beyond the officer election.

• Presentation by Dental Coordinator Megan Coleman
• Discussion of Drug Free Communities (DFC) Grant with Rachel Nelson
• Housing Workgroup Point‑in‑Time (PIT) Count update by Joel Torkelson
• Election of Public Health Task Force officers
• Review of Water Testing Accreditation presented by Laura Walter

County Board Workshops

The Wright County Board will review the Q3 2024 investment report prepared by Finance/Ehlers. It will discuss membership in the Minnesota Inter‑County Association and hear a presentation from the federal lobbyist Primacy Group. The board will consider preliminary action items from the recent public survey, including a new customer service philosophy and an "E" newsletter. Additional items include an FBI request for an extension, a CMRP agreement, and clarifications on a fair board audit, followed by commissioner updates.

• Quarterly Investment Review (Q3 2024) – Finance/Ehlers
• MICA (Minnesota Inter‑County Association) Membership
• Federal Lobbyist presentation by Primacy Group
• Public Survey Preliminary Action Items – customer service philosophy and "E" newsletter
• FBI Request for Extension

Health & Human Services Board and Advisory Committees

The Mental Health Advisory Council is meeting to discuss unmet needs and possible solutions. The body will also review reports on the Community Support Program grant and the Point in Time count.

• Introduction of new members Angela Lamarche and Natalie McClory
• Discussion on Community Support Program (CSP) Grant
• Housing Workgroup sub-committee report
• Point in Time (PIT) count report
• Discussion on unmet needs and possible solutions

Planning Commission

The commission will first act on the minutes from the October 10 meeting. It will hold public hearings on several petitions for conditional or interim use permits, including land alteration at Hannah’s Landing, a tree‑service yard, residential subdivisions, a truck‑sales business, and a winery tourism operation. The commission will also review a proposed amendment to Section 155 of the Wright County Code to add cannabis zoning regulations.

• Review proposed amendment to Section 155 to add cannabis zoning regulations
• Conditional Use Permit petition by Arbor Creek Holdings LLC for land alteration at 78th St NW, Hannah’s Landing Lot 6
• Interim Use Permit petition by Cole Shake for a non‑commercial tree‑service yard at 909 25th St SE
• Interim Use Permit petition by Big Rig Companies (Cole Bryan) for a truck sales and diesel service business at 14772 County Road 8 NW
• Interim Use Permit petition by Frederich Mische for a winery/agricultural tourism operation at 13617 Grover Ave NW

Wright County Board

The Board of Commissioners will conduct public hearings regarding a dangerous dogs ordinance amendment and the 2025 Fees for Service Schedule. The meeting also includes votes on several property rezonings and the approval of 2025 health insurance contributions for multiple county employee unions.

• Public hearing on Dangerous Dogs Ordinance Amendment 24-6
• Public hearing and approval of 2025 Fees for Service Schedule
• Reimbursement of $1,277,791.96 in ARP funds for Schroeder Park Redevelopment
• Rezoning of property in Silver Creek Township from Agriculture/Shoreland to Suburban Residential-a
• Rezoning of property in Southside Township from General Agriculture to Highway Business

Board of Adjustment

The Wright County Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to review three variance requests regarding property setbacks and land division. The board will also act on the minutes from the October 4, 2024 meeting.

• Variance request for a new home at 7006 Quinn Ave NW regarding width standards and bluff/lake setbacks
• Variance request for a covered porch addition at 10912 Oliver Ave NW regarding County Road setbacks
• Variance request at 15286 20th St. SW to expand a 1 per 40 entitlement division exceeding the 10 acre maximum

Wright County Board

At its October 15 regular session, the Wright County Board will vote on several consent agenda items, including the capital improvement project to replace the Law Enforcement Center jail roof, reimbursement of specific American Rescue Plan funds, and adoption of 2025 non‑union salary ranges and benefit contributions. The board will also consider re‑hiring positions in the Assessor’s office, Health & Human Services, and other departments, and will hear timed agenda resolutions on topics such as Operation Green Light and a speed study for CSAH 35.

• Approve proceeding with the Capital Improvement Program for the Law Enforcement Center jail roof replacement (Facilities).
• Approve reimbursement of ARP funds: $1,447.75 for Stormwater County Ditch #38, $4,720.50 for Stormwater County Ditch #33, $49,118.00 for Southside Township surface transportation, $64,912.38 for the Last Mile Project – City of Buffalo, and $157,620.35 for Drinking Water Transmission & Distribution – City of Buffalo (Finance & Taxpayer Services).
• Approve 2025 non‑union salary ranges effective January 1 2025 (Human Resources).
• Approve a three‑year Avaya phone system maintenance and support contract at $71,068.33 for years 1‑2 and $71,068.34 for year 3 (Information Technology).
• Approve rehire of the vacant Property Appraiser position and a full‑time HHS Product Owner position (Assessor; Health & Human Services).

Health & Human Services Board and Advisory Committees

The Wright County Public Health Task Force will receive three presentations: a Public Health Emergency Preparedness update, a Strategic Planning update, and a discussion on Access to Primary Care. No decisions are indicated; the meeting is for information sharing and discussion. Future agenda items for the November meeting are also listed.

• Presentation on Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP) – Jacob Anson
• Strategic Planning Update – Joel Torkelson
• Access to Primary Care discussion – Sarah Grosshuesch
• Next meeting agenda items: Dental Coordinator, DFC grant, SHIP, PIT Count, officer elections
• Standard agenda items: Call to Order, Introductions, Approve agenda and minutes

Planning Commission

The Wright County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on October 10, 2024 to consider several petitions for interim use permits, conditional use permits, and rezoning requests. Items include a tree‑service yard permit, rezoning of agricultural land to residential or urban/rural transition districts, and a request to rezone ten acres to Highway Business. The commission will also review conditional use permits for new subdivisions and a truck‑sales business with diesel services.

• Interim Use Permit for a non‑commercial contractor’s yard (tree service) at 909 25th St SE, Rockford Twp.
• Rezoning request at 3108 142nd St NW, Locke Lake‑Silver Creek Twp., from General Agriculture (AG) to Urban/Rural Transition (R1) with a Residential‑Recreational Shoreland Overlay (S‑2).
• Rezoning of a 2.31‑acre parcel at 127th St NW, Melrose Lake‑Silver Creek Twp., from AG to Suburban Residential‑A (R2a) with S‑2 overlay.
• Conditional Use Permit for a one‑lot unplatted subdivision at 127th St NW, Melrose Lake‑Silver Creek Twp., submitted by Marilyn Henningson Trust and Nelson Acres LLC.
• Rezoning of 10 acres at Osborn Ave NW, Southside Twp., from AG to Highway Business (B1).

County Board Workshops

The Board of Wright County Commissioners is meeting for a workshop to review departmental reports and administrative updates. Discussions include highway construction, public survey results, and the 2025 fee schedule.

• Review of 2025 Fee Schedules
• 2024 Highway Department Construction Update
• Highway Department 2023 Year End Report
• Discussion on out-of-county agency use of the training center
• Proposed department moves for Finance and Projects

Board of Adjustment

The Wright County Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings to review requests for zoning variances. These requests involve building setbacks, lot coverage, and land division entitlements.

• Travis Tollette: variance for a home addition and detached storage building at 13943 102nd St NW
• Eric Robeck: variance for a larger detached building at 138 & 144 Gillard Ave SE
• Scott Van Lith: variance for a 1 per 40 entitlement division exceeding 10 acres on 30th St SE

Wright County Board

The Wright County Board will approve reimbursement of American Rescue Plan funds totaling $124,088.58 for a stormwater clean‑water project in the City of Cokato and $511.51 for 4‑H nonprofit aid. It will also adopt a resolution naming October 6‑12, 2024 as National 4‑H Week and approve a contract with Vada Contracting LLC to repair County Ditch #33 Branch #4 for $85,568. Additional items include a contract for Stantec Consulting services on highway work and several Health & Human Services actions such as reappointing the advisory committee and approving a child‑protection team retreat.

• Approve ARP reimbursement: $124,088.58 for 5.6 Clean Water stormwater project in City of Cokato; $511.51 for 4‑H nonprofit aid
• Approve contract with Vada Contracting LLC to repair County Ditch #33 Branch #4 for $85,568
• Adopt resolution declaring October 6‑12, 2024 as National 4‑H Week in Wright County
• Approve additional services contract with Stantec Consulting (Highway)
• Approve HHS Advisory Committee two‑year term reappointment and Child Protection Team retreat at Ney Park, Maple Lake

Health & Human Services Board and Advisory Committees

The Wright County Health & Human Services Board will approve minutes from July 30 and discuss scheduling changes. The meeting includes updates from various advisory councils and a review of 2025 budget and position requests.

• Approval of 2024-07-30 HHSAC minutes
• Proposal to change meeting dates to Second Monday, 2:30 - 4:00 on Odd Months
• 2025 Budget and Position Requests: 1 Social Worker - Housing Coordinator, 1 Social Worker – MnCHOICES, 3 Social Worker – Waiver
• Quarterly financial reports and time study updates
• Updates on Housing Subcommittees and Coordinator Position

Wright County Board

The Wright County Board will vote on the 2025 budget and set a public hearing date. The meeting includes approving reimbursements for American Rescue Plan funds and terminating several broadband grant agreements.

• Approve 2025 County Budget
• Reimburse ARP funds ($54,729 to Albion, $40,000 to Wright County AG Society)
• Terminate 5 ARP-SLFRF broadband grants ($191,833 to $198,661)
• Approve Holthaus Solar Farm Developers Agreement
• Approve Meridian Behavioral Health letter of support

Planning Commission

The Wright County Planning Commission will meet to consider four zoning and land-use requests, including a rezoning, a conditional use permit for a subdivision, a permit amendment, and an interim use permit for a contractor's yard.

• Robin Brisse: Petition to rezone 3108 142nd St NW from AG to R1 with S-2 overlay
• Donavon Desmarias: Petition for a Conditional Use Permit for a three-lot subdivision at 1079 County Road 39 NW
• Richard Davis: Petition to amend a Conditional Use Permit for a three-lot subdivision at 8937 County Road 39 NE
• Cole Shake: Petition for an Interim Use Permit for a tree service contractor's yard at 909 25th St SE

Board of Adjustment

The Wright County Board of Adjustment will meet to consider six variance requests for property owners seeking to build homes or additions that exceed standard setbacks for roads, shorelands, or lot widths.

• Action on minutes from August 23, 2024 meeting
• Unfold Architecture variance at 1386 Arnold Ave NW
• Travis Tollette variance at 13943 102nd St NW
• Abby Robeck variance at 7006 Quinn Ave NW
• Jedd Kangas variance at 5604 County Road 30 SE

Wright County Board

The Board of Commissioners will discuss updates to the local option sales tax project list and adopt a corresponding resolution. The meeting also includes approvals for cannabis regulation agreements and several American Rescue Plan Act fund reimbursements.

• Public hearing on updates to the Local Option Sales Tax Project List
• Joint Powers Agreements for cannabis enforcement with Silver Creek, St. Michael, Monticello, and Otsego
• ARP fund reimbursements including $776,192.00 for Meeker Cooperative-French Lake Township and $122,971.00 for City of Annandale
• MOU with State of Minnesota for a Drug Court Treatment Coordinator position ($100,000)
• Resolution to reduce coverage limits for the Government Center, Annex, and Jail at 10 2nd Street NW, Buffalo

The Wright County Board approved a consent agenda including joint powers agreements for cannabis enforcement with four local governments, multiple American Rescue Plan fund reimbursements, and highway project recommendations. The board also approved a $100,000 state-funded drug court treatment coordinator position, adopted a local option sales tax resolution, and approved several highway-related resolutions including a MnDOT bridge grant agreement. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved joint powers agreements for cannabis enforcement with Silver Creek Township, St. Michael, Monticello, and Otsego (5-0)
• Approved ARP fund reimbursements totaling $980,925.67 for clean water, consultant, and last mile projects (5-0)
• Approved MOU with State of Minnesota for $100,000 drug court treatment coordinator (5-0)
• Adopted resolution reducing insurance coverage limits on former government center buildings (5-0)
• Adopted resolution authorizing highway right-of-way plat for roundabout construction (5-0)
• Approved MnDOT bridge replacement grant agreement with $1.6M federal and $386K state funds (5-0)
• Adopted local option sales tax resolution (5-0)
• Approved HHS consent agenda including rehires, licenses, and appointments (5-0)

Health & Human Services Board and Advisory Committees

The Mental Health Advisory Council will approve the agenda and minutes, set the quarterly meeting schedule for March, May, September, and November, introduce a new member and note two pending applications, and record two resignations. The council will hear a report from the Housing Workgroup and discuss unmet needs and possible solutions. Action items and information sharing will follow.

• Quarterly meeting schedule set for March, May, September, and November
• New member introduction: Mikki Northuis; two pending applications
• Resignations of Bradley Gangnon and Krissy Eich
• Housing Workgroup report presented by Joel T.
• Discussion of unmet needs and possible solutions

The Wright County Mental Health Advisory Council (MHAC) approved two new members, Natalie McClory and Angela Lamarche, and welcomed Mikki Northuis. The council also approved its meeting schedule for March, May, September, and November, and decided to continue with hybrid meeting options. No major policy decisions were made; the meeting focused on member updates, sub-committee reports, and information sharing.

• Approved agenda with addition of Brandon Pellaton
• Approved May minutes
• Approved Natalie McClory as new member (09.10.2024)
• Approved Angela Lamarche as new member (09.10.2024)
• Set quarterly meeting months: March, May, September, November
• Decided to continue hybrid meeting option
• Adjourned at 3:40 pm

Planning Commission

The Wright County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on four conditional use permit applications. One application seeks to expand a public sewage treatment plant at 1759 County Road 7 NW. The other three applications request approval for new unplatted subdivisions at 2268 County Road 37 W, 8937 County Road 39 NE, and 14772 County Road 8 NW. The commission will consider these petitions under the relevant sections of the Wright County Code of Ordinances.

• Paul Saffert – Conditional Use Permit to expand a public sewage treatment plant, 1759 County Road 7 NW (Albion Twp.)
• Zachary Arens – Conditional Use Permit for a two‑lot unplatted subdivision, 2268 County Road 37 W (Abbie Lake – Chatham Twp.)
• Richard Davis – Conditional Use Permit for a three‑lot unplatted subdivision, 8937 County Road 39 NE (Monticello Twp.)
• Vorandesoto LLC – Conditional Use Permit for a three‑lot unplatted subdivision, 14772 County Road 8 NW (Lock Lake – Silver Creek Twp.)

The Wright County Planning Commission approved all four conditional use permits on the agenda, including an expansion of the Annandale-Maple Lake wastewater treatment plant and three residential subdivisions. All votes were unanimous. The minutes also record adoption of the previous meeting's minutes.

• Approved CUP for wastewater treatment plant expansion with filtration building (unanimous)
• Approved CUP for two-lot subdivision at 2268 County Road 37 W (unanimous)
• Approved CUP for three-lot subdivision at 8937 County Road 39 NE (unanimous)
• Approved CUP for three-lot subdivision at 14772 County Road 8 NW (unanimous)
• Adopted minutes from August 8, 2024 meeting (unanimous)

Wright County Board

The Wright County Board will consider a motion to designate a temporary qualified newspaper. This action applies for periods when the county’s official newspaper does not meet the criteria of a qualified newspaper under state statute. The meeting also includes the usual pledge of allegiance, agenda approval, and adjournment.

• Designate a temporary qualified newspaper for periods when the county’s official newspaper does not meet state criteria

Board of Adjustment

The Wright County Board of Adjustment will first act on the minutes from its August 2, 2024 meeting. It will then hold a public hearing to consider six new variance applications and one appeal concerning residential construction and land divisions. Each request seeks relief from specific setback, septic, or size requirements in the county zoning code.

• Mark O'Brien – variance to build a single‑family home beyond side‑yard setbacks at 14490 & 14498 Devitt Ave NW (Locke Lake Height’s Lot 20/21)
• Steinbrecher Companies – variance to install a septic system within setbacks at 9169 Arnold Ave NW (Eagle Lake)
• Unfold Architecture – variance to construct a home and garage within road and shoreland setbacks at 1386 Arnold Ave NW (Buffalo Lake)
• Travis Tollette – variance for an addition and detached storage building within shoreland, road, and septic setbacks at 13943 102nd St NW (Lake Augusta)
• Matthew Blount – variance to alter an existing 1‑per‑40 entitlement division exceeding size limits at 5476 & 5412 Brighton Ave SE (North Fork Crow)

Wright County Board

The Wright County Board will consider a consent agenda that includes withdrawing an ordinance amendment, voiding temporary mobile‑home placements, and reimbursing $122,971 of ARP funds for a clean‑water project in Annandale. It will also transfer $311,110 from the SCORE Fund to the CIP Fund, approve a $400,000 wastewater resilience grant, and discuss rezoning recommendations for three properties. A public hearing will be held on a property‑tax abatement and business‑subsidy agreement for Monticello Hospitality Group, LLC, followed by a resolution to adopt the abatement. The board will also approve a final payment of $238,560.42 to Thomas and Sons Construction under Contract 2205.

• Adopt resolution approving tax abatement and business‑subsidy agreement for Monticello Hospitality Group, LLC
• Reimburse $122,971 ARP funds for clean‑water project in City of Annandale
• Transfer $311,110 from SCORE Fund to CIP Fund
• Approve $400,000 wastewater resilience grant for County Ditch #33 outlet
• Authorize final payment of $238,560.42 to Thomas and Sons Construction (Contract 2205)

County Board Workshops

The Wright County Board will receive an update and 2025 funding request from the Great River Regional Library, review the Ehlers quarterly report and economic forecast, and hear a MNChoices update. A key agenda item is discussion of the appraiser contract for 2026, including draft assessment contract documents. Additional items include a website domain change, a dental clinic lease agreement, an employee engagement survey, and commissioner updates.

• Great River Regional Library update and 2025 allocation request
• Ehlers quarterly report and economic forecast
• MNChoices update
• Appraiser contract discussion for 2026 (assessment contract drafts)
• Dental clinic use agreement (lease rate memo)

Health & Human Services Board and Advisory Committees

The Wright County Health & Human Services Public Health Task Force will meet on August 12, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. in the GC Conference Room 3103 and via Zoom. The agenda includes presentations and discussion on immunizations, the SHIP team, a community conversations report, and a marijuana update. No formal decisions are listed; the meeting appears to be informational.

• Immunizations presentation – Kristie Rathmanner/Alison Dudek
• SHIP Team presentation – Keith Bennett
• Community Conversations Report – Gregory Wise/Joel Torkelson
• Marijuana Update – Sarah Grosshuesch
• Next meeting agenda items: PHEP (Public Health Emergency Preparedness) and Strategic Plan Update

Planning Commission

The Wright County Planning Commission will hear public petitions on rezoning, conditional use and interim use permits. Items include a rezoning request at 2195 Cameron Ave SE, a mining expansion permit at 7979 State Hwy 25 NE, and several other development proposals. The commission will also act on the July 18 minutes before adjourning.

• Brian Mickelson – rezoning request for 2195 Cameron Ave SE from A/R to R2a with S‑2 overlay
• Joseph Holtha us – interim use permit for mining expansion at 7979 State Hwy 25 NE, 3.7 million cubic yards over 30‑40 years
• Jane Shanks – conditional use permit for a three‑lot unplatted subdivision at 852 90th St NW
• Hans Melgaard – interim use permit for a non‑commercial contractor’s yard (18,200 sq ft building) at 12500 Grover Ave NW
• Paul Saffert – conditional use permit to expand a public sewage treatment plant at 1759 County Road 7 NW

Wright County Board

The Wright County Board will approve two American Rescue Plan reimbursements, including $204,000 for a broadband last‑mile project with Meeker Cooperative on County Road 3 and $53,614 for a surface‑transportation project in Cokato Township. It will also change the end date of the Franklin Township surface‑transportation grant to December 31 2024 and adopt a loan agreement for the county’s low‑interest septic loan project. Additional actions include hiring highway staff, scheduling public hearings on the Local Option Sales Tax and property‑tax abatement, and adopting a tax‑abatement agreement for SJB Holdings, LLC.

• Approve ARP reimbursement of $204,000 for 5.19 Last mile broadband project – Meeker Cooperative – County Road 3
• Approve ARP reimbursement of $53,614 for 9.2 Surface Transportation Projects – Cokato Township
• Change grant end date for Franklin Township Surface Transportation Grant (ARP) from 11/1/2024 to 12/31/2024 ($90,854)
• Adopt Minnesota Clean Water Partnership loan agreement for Wright County Low Interest Septic Loan Project
• Adopt resolution authorizing updated Tax Abatement and Business Subsidy Agreement for SJB Holdings, LLC

Board of Adjustment

The Wright County Board of Adjustment will first act on the minutes from its July 12, 2024 meeting. It will then hold a public hearing on three applications: a variance for Ryan Erickson to build a home on Newcomb Ave SW, a variance for Kathleen Boorse to place an unpermitted storage building on 2320 44th St SE, and a lot‑line adjustment for the Hoover Trust to shift land between two parcels on Jellison Ave SW.

• Ryan Erickson – variance request to construct a home on Newcomb Ave SW, Lot 5, Block 1, Lakewood Addition (Tax #205-015-001050).
• Kathleen Boorse – variance request for an after‑the‑fact storage building on 2320 44th St SE (Tax #215-100-282300).
• Wendy Hoover‑Carpenter – lot‑line adjustment to add land from PID 219-000-093401 to PID 219-000-093400 on Jellison Ave SW (Tax #219-000-093400, 219-000-093401).

Health & Human Services Board and Advisory Committees

The Health & Human Services Advisory Committee is meeting to receive updates from the Mental Health Advisory Council and the Public Health Task Force. The board will also review the 2023 HHS Annual Report.

• Presentation of the 2023 HHS Annual Report
• Housing Task Force update regarding a Letter of Support for Housing Coordination Position
• Mental Health Advisory Council update
• Public Health Task Force update
• Update on MnCHOICE Request/COTW

Wright County Board

The Board of Commissioners will discuss various county contracts, budget amendments, and personnel reclassifications. The meeting includes a public hearing regarding a property tax abatement and business subsidy agreement for SJB Holdings, LLC.

• Public hearing and resolution for SJB Holdings, LLC property tax abatement
• Rezone property in Chatham Twp. from AG-General Agriculture and Part S-2 to AR-Agricultural/Residential and Part S-2
• ARP Act fund reimbursements of $50,869.00 for Victor Township and $4,658.79 for Last Mile Project
• Final payment of $21,256.53 to Knife River Corp for Contract 2208
• Denial of tobacco license application for Otsego Tobacco and Vape Inc. at 9125 Quaday

Planning Commission

The Wright County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on six land-use petitions. The body will consider requests for rezoning, interim use permits, and a conditional use permit for a residential subdivision.

• Conditional Use Permit for a 15-lot residential Planned Unit Development at 11126 Eastwood Avenue SE
• Rezoning request from Agricultural/Residential to Suburban Residential-a at 2195 Cameron Ave SE
• Interim Use Permit amendment for Apple Jack Orchards at 4875 37th Street SE to add a commercial slide, retail, and alcohol sales
• Interim Use Permit for a non-commercial contractor's yard at 10912 Oliver Ave NW
• Interim Use Permit for mining expansion at 7979 State Hwy 25 NE to remove approximately 3.7 million cubic yards of aggregates

Board of Adjustment

The Wright County Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on various land usage and zoning requests. These items include proposals for building within bluffs, shoreland setbacks, and road setbacks.

• Variance to construct a home within the bluff at xxxx Newcomb Ave SW
• Variance for an unpermitted storage building in the side yard setback at 2320 44th St SE
• Variance for a home and garage addition within the road setback at 3200 Gabler Ave NE
• Variance for a home addition and septic tank within shoreland setbacks at 2577 10th St SW
• Variance to replace a home within road and shoreland setbacks at 10293 Amery Ave NW

Wright County Board

The Wright County Board of Commissioners is meeting to review the County Administrator position to ensure continuity of operations. The board may enter a closed session during this meeting.

• Review of the County Administrator position

County Board Workshops

The Wright County Board of Commissioners will hold workshops to discuss several administrative items. Topics include an abatement public hearing, a review of the employee engagement survey, and updates regarding the Department of Corrections Work Release Contract.

• Abatement Public Hearing
• Wright County Economic Development Partnership Appropriation
• Department Of Corrections Work Release Contract update
• Review of Employee Engagement Survey Report
• Commissioner use of county fleet and charge back process

Wright County Board

The Wright County Board will hold a public hearing regarding Tobacco Ordinance Amendment Number 24-03. The board is also reviewing an ARP grant agreement for border-to-border broadband in Clearwater and Township. Additionally, the meeting includes discussions on liquor license renewals and contract renewals with the Minnesota Department of Corrections.

• Public hearing for Tobacco Ordinance Amendment Number 24-03
• ARP Grant Agreement for Border to Border Broadband (Frontier Communications)
• $49,339.00 ARP fund reimbursement for Buffalo Township surface transportation projects
• Renewal of MNDOC Work Release Contract
• Liquor license renewals for Fountain Hill Winery & Vineyard, Olson's Truck Stop, and Trails End Pub

Planning Commission

The commission will hold public hearings on various land use requests, including new subdivisions and rezoning. Proposals include a 15-lot residential development near Rice Lake and an expansion of Fall Harvest Orchard to include alcohol sales. The meeting also covers mining permit amendments for Interstate 94 projects.

• 15-lot residential Planned Unit Development in Franklin Township
• Expansion of Fall Harvest Orchard to include alcohol sales and a commercial slide
• Rezoning request at 2268 County Road 37 W
• Two-lot unplatted subdivision in Silver Creek Township
• Mining permit amendments for Interstate 94 hauling operations

Board of Adjustment

The Board will hold public hearings on several property requests across the county. These include requests for building variances, lot line adjustments, and changes to land usage rules.

• Variance for a deck at 5147 53rd St SW involving shoreland setbacks
• Request to construct a home within the bluff on Newcomb Ave SW
• Variance to allow travel trailers within road setbacks on Pleason Ave NW
• Request to pasture goats up to the water's edge at West Lake Sylvia Island
• Lot line adjustments for properties in Rockford and Silver Creek Townships

Wright County Board

The board will consider rezoning requests for properties in Monticello and Silver Creek townships. The agenda also includes grant applications for county ditch realignments and increasing the allocation for water quality improvement projects.

• Rezoning: Monticello Township property from AG-General Agriculture to AR-Agricultural/Residential
• Rezoning: Silver Creek Township property from AR-Agricultural/Residential to B2-General Business
• Increase Water Quality Improvement allocation from $314,717.55 to $365,893.55
• Grant application for County Ditch #33 Branch #4 Emergency Realignment ($25,000)
• Contract award for Eastwood Avenue Bridge to Kraemer North America, LLC

County Board Workshops

The Wright County Board will review an FBI training center agreement and wellness program updates. The workshop also includes discussions regarding requests for building inspector and procurement analyst positions.

• FBI Training Center Agreement
• Building Inspector position request
• Procurement Analyst position request
• Historical Society performance measurement and appropriation
• Pass-Through Grants and administrative fees

Health & Human Services Board and Advisory Committees

The Public Health Task Force met to discuss suicide prevention, child and teen checkups, and the community health survey. The meeting also included the introduction of a new staff member.

• Introduction of new Public Health staff member Tina Prior
• Presentation on Suicide Prevention by Keith Bennett
• Presentation on Child & Teen Checkup (CTC) by Patty Malecek
• Presentation on Community Health Survey by Joel Torkelson

Planning Commission

The Wright County Planning Commission will consider several petitions for land use changes, including rezoning requests and new permits. These items include proposals for a seasonal retail business, an ice structure, and commercial expansions in various townships.

• Proposed ice structure, skating rink, and sledding hill in Franklin Township
• Rezoning from Agricultural/Residential to General Business at 14772 County Road 8 NW
• Petition for a seasonal retail business in an existing barn in Cokato Township
• Request to amend a mining permit for driveway access on 45th St. SE
• Land alteration of approximately 13,415 cubic yards at Hannahs Landing Lot 6

Wright County Board

The Wright County Board of Commissioners will consider amendments to the county's zoning code and approve engineering services for County Ditch #19. The agenda includes several grant applications, such as a surface transportation grant for Franklin Township. The board will also review recommendations regarding emergency repairs for County Ditch 33.

• Ordinance 24-4 amending Wright County Zoning Code
• Franklin Township Surface Transportation Grant ($90,854)
• Improvements to County Highway 5 at Brookwood Blvd.
• $47,584 ARP fund reimbursement for Stockholm Township projects
• Engineering services for County Ditch #19

Board of Adjustment

The Wright County Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on May 31, 2024, to decide on six requests for zoning variances. These requests involve construction projects that exceed standard setback, impervious surface, or shoreland regulations. The board will also approve the minutes from the May 3, 2024 meeting.

• Variance request at 3951 59th St. NW for a storage building exceeding side yard and impervious limits
• Variance request at 3894 59th St. NW to replace a home within the side yard setback
• Variance request on Newcomb Ave. SW to construct a home within the bluff
• Variance request at 5147 53rd St. SW for a deck exceeding shoreland setbacks and impervious limits
• Variance request on Pleason Ave. NW for a travel trailer within the road setback

Health & Human Services Board and Advisory Committees

The Health & Human Services Advisory Committee is meeting to receive updates from various task forces and councils. The session includes presentations on statewide health partnerships and coordinated access.

• Mental Health Advisory Council update
• Public Health Task Force update
• Statewide Health Improvement Partnership (SHIP) presentation
• Coordinated Access presentation
• Housing Task Force update

Wright County Board

The Wright County Board will consider awarding a federal bridge replacement contract for CSAH 2, approve multiple township surface transportation grants, and adopt resolutions for a watershed plan and snowmobile grant. They will also review minutes and approve routine licenses and appointments.

• Award Contract No. 24-04 for CSAH 2 Federal Bridge Replacement Project (SP 086-602-012)
• Approve Joint Powers Agreement with Sherburne County for safety improvements on various roadways
• Approve grant applications totaling $471,695.67 for township surface transportation projects
• Approve $178,000 for Armer 800 MHz radio equipment upgrades
• Approve renewal of liquor licenses for Cokato Town and Country Club and Up the Creek Bar and Grill

Planning Commission

The commission will hold public hearings on several land use petitions, including mining operations and residential rezonings. Members will also review proposed amendments to the county code regarding a new Floodplain Overlay District.

• Ordinance 24-4: Proposed Floodplain Overlay District amendments
• Arbor Creek Holdings LLC: Permit for 13,415 cubic yards of land alteration
• Granite City Aggregate LLC: Interim Use Permit for a temporary hot-mix plant
• Dooley Farm LLC: Interim Use Permit for an ice structure and skating rink
• Rezoning requests for properties in Monticello and Silver Creek Townships

County Board Workshops

The Wright County Board workshop includes presentations on school safety and the U Of M Extension. The agenda also covers public safety radio communications and a proposal for contract review processes.

• Review of private property for sale inside the Wright County Fairgrounds
• Presentation on the Wright County Safe Schools Initiative
• Discussion regarding 800mhz public safety communications transport quotes
• Proposal for a contract process improvement program structure
• U Of M Extension presentation

Health & Human Services Board and Advisory Committees

The Mental Health Advisory Council will review a recent presentation on unmet needs and discuss future meeting schedules. The council will also hear presentations regarding the CommUNITY Adult Mental Health Initiative and Greater MN Intensive In-home Services.

• Renaming of Homelessness Task Force Committee to Housing Workgroup
• Presentation on CommUNITY Adult Mental Health Initiative (CAMHI)
• Discussion regarding Greater MN Intensive In-home Services
• Review of Unmet Needs presentation to the Board

Health & Human Services Board and Advisory Committees

The Public Health Task Force will hold presentations on several health initiatives. These include SHIP Breastfeeding, Disease Prevention & Control/Refugee Health, and health trends across communities.

• Presentation on SHIP Breastfeeding by Megan Ward
• Discussion of Disease Prevention & Control and Refugee Health
• Ampact presentation
• Review of Health Trends Across Communities Electronic Health Record Database

Wright County Board

The Wright County Board is reviewing several infrastructure and grant-related items. This includes approving surface transportation grants for Cokato, Southside, Stockholm, and Victor townships. The board will also consider a contract award for a new roundabout at State Hwy 25 and CSAH 83.

• Contract award to New Look Contracting, Inc. for a roundabout at State Hwy 25 and CSAH 83
• Surface transportation grants for Cokato ($53,614), Southside ($49,118), Stockholm ($47,584), and Victor ($50,869) townships
• Approval of ARP funds for the Last Mile Project and Buffalo water distribution
• Resolutions supporting Border to Border Broadband grant applications from Charter and Midco
• Resolution recognizing Law Enforcement Officers Week in Wright County

Board of Adjustment

The Wright County Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on May 3, 2024. The board will consider several requests for variances related to building setbacks and lot coverage.

• Variance for a storage building at 13488 77th St NW
• Request to build a new home and deck within side yard and shoreland setbacks at 14187 68th St NW
• Variance for a storage building and lot coverage at 3951-59TH St. NW
• Request to exceed maximum building area for a home extended business at 5377 Quimby Ave SW

Planning Commission

The Wright County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on five permit petitions rather than vote on final approvals at this meeting. Applicants are requesting changes for lakeside land alteration, a seasonal asphalt plant near an existing mine, shoreline grading and retaining walls, residential building entitlement transfers, and commercial outdoor events. These requests fall under county zoning and shoreland regulations that affect property development, local traffic patterns, and environmental standards in Wright County.

• Arbor Creek Holdings LLC petition for a conditional use permit to alter ~13.4 cubic yards of land at xxxx 78th St NW
• Mark Butler requests an interim use permit to add a seasonal bituminous hot-mix plant to a mining operation in Southside Township
• Jerry Liebhard seeks approval for shoreline grading, retaining walls, and a crushed granite path at 15217 60th St NW
• Jeffrey Meuleners petitions to amend residential cluster permits and transfer building entitlements between Clementa Ave SW and County Rd 112 SW
• Barbara Bolander requests an interim use permit for commercial outdoor crafting and wellness events at 5377 Quimby Ave SW

Wright County Board

The Board will consider accepting two drainage management grants totaling $715,000 for County Ditch #19 and Joint Ditch #15. The agenda also includes a rezoning request in Franklin Township and action on updates to the county zoning ordinance.

• $215,000 grant for County Ditch #19
• $500,000 grant for Joint Ditch #15
• Rezoning request in Franklin Township from General Agriculture to Agricultural/Residential
• Action on Ordinance 24-2 amending the Wright County Zoning Code
• Tobacco license renewal for Marohns Marketplace Cokato

Board of Adjustment

The Board will consider multiple requests for building variances involving road and shoreland setbacks. The agenda also includes a lot line adjustment and an amendment to conditions for a previous approval at Up The Creek Bar and Grill.

• Variance requests for storage buildings and home additions regarding setbacks and building area
• A lot line adjustment for properties on State Hwy 25 SE in Franklin Township
• A request for a "1 per 40" entitlement division exceeding acreage limits in Silver Creek Township
• An amendment to conditions for a previous approval at Up The Creek Bar and Grill

County Board Workshops

The board will review updates regarding the Great River Regional Library and the Ehlers Quarterly Report and Economic Forecast. The session also covers previews for the Recycling Task Force, Building Advisory Group, and Law Enforcement Training Center municipal use.

• Great River Regional Library update
• Ehlers Quarterly Report and Economic Forecast
• Recycling Task Force preview
• Law Enforcement Training Center municipal use update
• Performance Based Bidding-Ditch Work

Health & Human Services Board and Advisory Committees

The Public Health Task Force will review environmental health updates and a legislative update. The meeting also includes a discussion regarding the SOAR organizational assessment for strategic planning.

• Environmental Health presentation by Laura Walter and Marina Eggink
• Legislative update from Sarah Grosshuesch
• Strategic Planning Discussion (SOAR Organizational Assessment) led by Joel Torkelson

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on several land use petitions. These include requests for rezoning agricultural lands and permits for mining and business operations.

• Rezoning of 11126 Eastwood Avenue SE to include a Rural PUD overlay
• Interim Use Permit for used car sales at 3644 US Hwy 12 SE
• Land alteration permit for gravel pit reclamation using an estimated 60,000 yards of clean fill
• Mining and aggregate stockpiling involving approximately 400,000 cubic yards of material
• Interim Use Permit for a contractor's yard at 10505 Baker Ave SW

Wright County Board

The Wright County Board will hold a public hearing regarding amendments to the Large Assembly ordinance. The board is also reviewing grant applications for wetland restoration and transportation, as well as fund reimbursements for stormwater projects.

• Public Hearing: Amendment to Wright County Code of Ordinances, Large Assembly
• Increase Water Quality Improvement Projects allocation from $170,967.55 to $314,717.55
• Grant application for Wetland Restoration near Granite Lake ($143,750)
• Reimbursement of $125,911.42 in ARP funds for Cokato stormwater projects
• Determination that Valley Paving Sand and Gravel Mine does not require an Environmental Impact Statement

Health & Human Services Board and Advisory Committees

The Wright County Health & Human Services Advisory Committee will meet to approve January minutes and receive operational updates. Members will discuss proposed adult mental health and protection assessment positions, housing initiatives, quarterly finances, and a contract with Avivo.

• Approve minutes from January 24, 2024 (Action item)
• Mental health and public health task force updates
• Discussion on new social worker positions for adult mental health/re-entry navigation and adult protection assessment
• Housing Task Force report
• Quarterly financial report and contract review with Avivo

Wright County Board

The Wright County Board is reviewing a new $656,250 contract with AVIVO for family investment and diversionary work programs. The agenda also includes highway maintenance contracts and adjustments to water quality grants in Monticello.

• New HHS contract with AVIVO up to $656,250
• $45,449 ARP fund reimbursement for Clearwater Township transportation
• Adjustments to Monticello Water Quality Improvement Grants
• Highway contracts for 2024 pavement markings and seal coating
• Appointment of representatives to the Aggregate Tax Committee

Health & Human Services Board and Advisory Committees

The council is reviewing the 2023 Unmet Needs List to prepare a presentation for the Board meeting on May 7, 2024. Members will also hear reports from the Homelessness Task Force Committee and approve previous meeting minutes.

• Review of the 2023 Unmet Needs List
• Homelessness Task Force Committee report
• Approval of November 2023 and January 2024 meeting minutes

County Board Workshops

The Wright County Board of Commissioners meeting on March 12, 2024, consists of departmental and legislative updates. The agenda includes a strategic plan update and an HHS update.

• Strategic plan update
• HHS update
• Legislative and commissioner updates

Health & Human Services Board and Advisory Committees

The Public Health Task Force meeting includes presentations on Family Home Visiting and the SHIP Team. The agenda also features a legislative update and introductions for new staff members.

• Introduction of new Public Health staff Laura Walter and Emma Williamson
• Presentation on Family Home Visiting
• Presentation on SHIP Team
• Legislative Update

Planning Commission

The Wright County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on several land use and rezoning petitions. Proposed items include business permits, land alterations for trails or building pads, and a county code text amendment.

• Rezoning request at 11126 Eastwood Avenue SE to Agriculture/Residential with a Rural PUD overlay
• Interim use permit for an asphalt business contractor's yard at 4849 County Road 37 NE
• Land alteration for an ATV trail and shed pad at 10054 Cty Rd 17 SE
• Text amendment to add non-commercial contractor's yard use to the R-2 zoning district
• Rezoning request for 10840 Aetna Ave NE from General Agriculture to Agricultural/Residential

Wright County Board

The Wright County Board will meet to discuss several health and human services items. This includes renewing the Genesys Contact Center software contract and accepting a suicide prevention grant. The board will also consider final payments for construction contracts and gambling applications.

• Renewal of Genesys Contact Center license and support totaling $333,270
• Acceptance of Suicide Prevention Grant for 2024-2027 (up to $400,000)
• Final payments to Knife River Corp for contracts 2204 and 2206 ($77,412.23 total)
• Lawful Gambling Application for Rockford Lions Club at Rockford Township Hall
• Seasonal On-Sale Liquor License for Whisper Pines Golf Course

Board of Adjustment

The Board will review several requests for land use variances and lot line adjustments across various townships. These items include proposals for new property divisions, building additions near shorelands, and septic system installations.

• Variance to alter a property division at 434, 440 & 518 25th St SE
• Variance for a home addition within the shoreland setback at 12413 Estes Ave NW
• Variance for a storage building exceeding height and setback limits at 2747 Nevens Ave SW
• Variance for a septic system absorption area at 17749 & 17767 54th St NW
• Lot line adjustment and variance regarding road frontage at 7414 Baker Ave NW

Wright County Board

The board will review a rezoning request for property in Silver Creek Township and consider multiple grant applications for parks and recreation. Members will also discuss a potential tax proposal regarding utility and railroad properties.

• Rezoning request for Jane Shanks in Silver Creek Township from agriculture to suburban residential.
• Reimbursement of $11,315.33 in ARP funds for Woodland Township surface transportation projects.
• Grant applications for Montissippi County Park improvements and Crow River Regional Trail construction.
• Renewal of a five-year OnBase contract for Information Technology.
• Charitable gambling applications for St. Mary of Czestochowa, Masonic Lodge, and DC Trapshooting Booster Club.

County Board Workshops

The Board of Wright County Commissioners is reviewing several administrative items including the 2025 budget schedule and employee engagement survey results. Discussions also include historical society performance measurements and updates on a coffee cart kiosk RFP.

• 2025 Budget Schedule and Process proposal
• Historical Society Performance Measurement presentation
• Lobby Coffee Cart Kiosk RFP update
• Employee Engagement Survey review
• Redetermination of benefits staff review

Planning Commission

The Wright County Planning Commission will review several continued public hearing items regarding land usage. These include requests for interim use permits, rezoning of agricultural lands, and a conditional use permit for land alteration.

• Interim Use Permit for sand and gravel mining at State Hwy. 25 N & 50th Street NE (MBE, INC.)
• Rezoning from General Agriculture to Agricultural/Residential at Oliver Ave SW (Perry Siltala)
• Rezoning from General Agriculture to Suburban Residential at 852 90th St NW (Jane Shanks)
• Rezoning and Rural Planned Unit Development establishment at 11126 Eastwood Avenue SE (Estate Development Corporation)
• Conditional Use Permit for land alteration of approximately 4,400 cubic yards at 10054 Cty Rd 17 SE (Jon Terp)

Wright County Board

The Board is reviewing several agenda items including American Rescue Plan fund reimbursements, tobacco license renewals, and grant applications. Discussion topics include legal agreements for forensic laboratories, highway spring load restrictions, and health and human services updates.

• Reimbursement of $5,500.00 in ARP funds for Senior Community education assistance
• Reimbursement of $5,754.84 in ARP funds for the Last Mile Project
• Reimbursement of $1,160.00 in ARP funds for City of Buffalo drinking water
• Reimbursement of $7,793.75 in ARP funds for Baker Tilly consultant support
• Woodland Township Surface Transportation Grant application for $11,315.33

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will meet on February 2, 2024, to review several property variance applications. These requests involve building within setbacks, constructing homes in bluffs or shorelands, and land division entitlements.

• Variance for single-family dwelling construction within a bluff at 6416 Quinn Ave NW
• Variance for a home addition within side yard setbacks at 7327 Quinn Ave NW
• Variance to remove an existing home and build a new one within a shoreland building setback at 12617 Estes Ave NW
• Variance to exceed the impervious surface maximum at 10753 Grover Ave SW
• Variance for a home extended business near a neighboring residence at 676 Cty Road 8 SW

Health & Human Services Board and Advisory Committees

The HHS Advisory Committee will review mental health and Public Health Task Force updates. The committee will also consider approving previous meeting minutes and rescheduling two upcoming 2024 meetings.

• Approval of July 26, 2023, and November 15, 2023, minutes
• Proposal to reschedule July and September 2024 meetings
• Mental Health Update
• Public Health Task Force Update
• 2024 Budget Update

Wright County Board

The Wright County Board will discuss and approve the use of American Rescue Plan (ARP) funds for multiple projects, including stormwater management and drinking water improvements.

• Motion to Approve Use of $60,750 in ARP Funds for Stormwater Management
• Renewal of Tobacco Licenses for Dollar General #22351 and Family Dollar #33326
• Grant Application Approval: Clearwater Township Surface Transportation Grant ($45,449)
• Adoption of Wright County Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Plan (2024-2028)

Planning Commission

The Wright County Planning Commission will discuss and vote on several rezoning requests, conditional use permits, and interim use permits related to land development and business operations.

• Estate Development Corporation's petition to rezone a property at 11126 Eastwood Avenue SE
• Jon Terp's request for a Conditional Use Permit for an ATV trail on County Road 17 SE
• Daniel Gailfus' Interim Use Permit application for a semi-trailer rental operation on County Road 27 NW
• Jane Shanks' rezoning petition from General Agriculture to Suburban Residential on 90th Street NW
• Perry Siltala's rezoning request from General Agriculture to Agricultural/Residential on Oliver Avenue SW

County Board Workshops

The Wright County Board of Commissioners is holding a workshop to discuss several administrative procedures. Topics include the appointment process for advisory boards, expense reimbursement policies, and updates to the agenda-adding process.

• SCORE Fund Distribution program changes for cities and townships
• Review of Commissioner reception area furniture and access proposals
• Discussion on mid-year personnel reclassification request processes
• Proposal for a solar charging station for employees, public, and fleet
• Review of the appointment process to advisory boards and committees

Health & Human Services Board and Advisory Committees

The Mental Health Advisory Council will review previous meeting minutes and receive reports from the Homelessness Task Force Committee. The council also plans to hold a discussion regarding unmet needs and possible solutions.

• Homelessness Task Force Committee sub-committee report
• Discussion on unmet needs and possible solutions

Health & Human Services Board and Advisory Committees

The Public Health Task Force will meet to review several presentations and updates. Discussion items include reports on the SHIP Team, student-related topics, the Dental Center, injury prevention, and radon.

• Presentation on SHIP Team by Keith Bennett
• Presentation regarding Students by Kelsey Collier
• Presentation on Dental Center by Megan Coleman
• Injury Prevention Update by Kai Sin
• Radon presentation by Sarah Grosshuesch

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will meet to elect 2024 officers and review several property variance requests. These items include requests for land divisions, home additions, and new construction within setback areas.

• Variance for Joan Kotila to create a division exceeding 10 acres at County Road 30 W
• Variance for Dean Frieler to construct a home addition and septic pressure bed at 12439 Guildner Ave NW
• Variance for Lynn C. Berning to build a new home within shoreland building setback at 12617 Estes Ave NW
• Variance for Anne Anderson regarding two after-the-fact buildings at 3551 Edmonson Ave SE
• Variance for Kyle Ashwill to create a division exceeding 10 acres and 2.5 acres of prime farmland

Wright County Board

The Wright County Board of Commissioners met to reorganize for 2024, including appointing committee members and establishing meeting schedules. The agenda includes several requests to use American Rescue Plan (ARP) funds for broadband, water infrastructure, and sheriff's office equipment.

• Approval of $106,700 and $65,000 for Border to Border Broadband projects
• Allocation of $70,164 in ARP funds for City of Waverly drinking water transmission
• Allocation of $42,738.75 in ARP funds for Indian Lake improvement
• Approval of $34,625.10 in ARP funds for Sheriff's Office radios
• Increase of $4,560.84 to the Sheriff's Office Radio Compliance Project grant