Stearns County Board of Commissioners Board of Commissioners Meeting
The board discussed several items, including a shoreline development permit for which a motion was approved to proceed despite concerns regarding wall dimensions. The board also addressed the revocation of a conditional use permit for Lang Family Properties LLC, agreeing to delay the required financial guarantee until December 1st to allow time for banking changes. Finally, the board reviewed and adopted a 5-year road improvement plan covering 2027 through 2031, with a discussion on funding sources such as sales tax and state/federal grants.
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Stearns County Board of Commissioners Meeting Agenda And Minutes
The Board of Commissioners meeting covered multiple agenda items, including the approval of a joint powers agreement for a shared Computer Aided Dispatch and Records Management System with Benton County. Financial and administrative approvals included the authorization of a temporary liquor license, a CVSO office lease agreement, and the adoption of the 2027 preliminary budget and property tax levy. Additionally, the Board discussed an elections update, bridge priority resolutions for future replacements, and the approval of grant agreement extensions for watershed projects. A closed session was held to discuss property acquisitions.
Sep 29, 2026·Board meeting
Stearns County Board of Commissioners Meeting Minutes
The board addressed several administrative and financial items, including the approval of a Joint Powers Agreement with Benton County to implement a shared computer-aided dispatch and records management system. The commissioners authorized a new office lease agreement for the Veteran's Services Office with the City of Melrose and received a presentation regarding election procedures and voting timelines. Additionally, the board adopted the 2027 preliminary budget and property tax levy. A closed session was conducted to deliberate on the acquisition of two specific land parcels, which resulted in the subsequent approval of a purchase agreement for those properties.
Sep 24, 2026·Board meeting
Planning Commission Planning Commission Meeting
The Planning Commission meeting addressed a request for a major shoreland alteration conditional use permit to construct retaining walls, perform topographic alteration, and install an impervious surface on steep slopes near Big Lake. The discussion focused on balancing the property owner's need for accessible lake entry with the ordinance requirements regarding retaining wall length, slope stabilization, and the incorporation of native vegetation to mitigate environmental impact. Commission members reviewed staff reports, discussed the health of trees on the property, and deliberated on potential conditions to reduce wall size and ensure ecological protection.
