Stearns County Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting
The board addressed several agenda items, including the acceptance of a park donation and an updated habitat restoration partnership. Key actions involved reviewing and considering multiple conditional use permits for shoreland alterations and feedlot expansions. Additionally, the board approved final payments for various infrastructure projects, appointments to watershed and advisory committees, and a housing trust fund levy. Administrative topics included discussions on library budgets, grant agreements for human services, and presentations regarding bridge priorities and family resource center assessments.
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The Commission discussed the potential land donation of a parcel adjacent to Chain of Lakes County Park and recommended the County Board accept the donation pending an appraisal. The Commission reviewed and approved the proposed 2027 Parks Budget, which includes increases for personnel, insurance, and equipment maintenance, as well as a reduction in projected revenue. Additionally, the Commission reviewed the 2025 Annual Report and heard commissioner updates regarding future budget challenges, trail funding, and ongoing local partnerships.
Jun 9, 2026·Board meeting
Stearns County Board of Commissioners Meeting Minutes
The board recognized an election professional with an award. Key items included the approval of various grants, equipment purchases, land use rezonings, and conditional use permits recommended by the Planning Commission. The board also authorized road construction contracts, renewed numerous liquor and tobacco licenses, and appointed members to the County Canvassing Board. Discussion on the Justice Center campus included awarding construction contracts for various work scopes, addressing bid withdrawals, and authorizing the re-bidding of structural steel. Additional actions included approving a fiscal agent agreement for the watershed collaborative, a logo redesign, and human services program funding, concluding with a closed session on property acquisition.
May 12, 2026·Board meeting
Board of Commissioners Meeting
The board meeting involved the review and approval of a 19-item consent agenda, with members noting the need for more detailed information on large items in future agendas. The board conducted public hearings for two off-sale liquor license transfers for Pearl Lake Lodge and Opal Pub due to changes in ownership. Additionally, there was a detailed discussion regarding a proposed tobacco control ordinance, focusing on determining the appropriate minimum age for employees selling tobacco products and addressing concerns about peer pressure on young employees.
