Carver County Board of Commissioners--Board Meeting - June 3rd, 2025

Tuesday, June 3, 2025

Continuation of CD2-3 redetermination of benefits public hearing

Interim use permit application for aggregate mining by William Mueller and Sons (PZ 20250012)

Votes (3)

Recess as the county board and convene as the ditch authority.

PassUnanimous

Moved by Commissioner Lynch · Seconded by Fehee

Adopt findings and order adopting the redetermination of benefits for CD2-3.

Pass4-0 (Commissioner Feahhee abstained)

Moved by Anderson · Seconded by Lynch

Recess as the county ditch authority and reconvene as the county board.

PassUnanimous

Moved by Commissioner Rutderman · Seconded by Commissioner Feahhee

Notable Quotes (3)

If I'm getting assessed for my ditch, then should I get my ditch cleaned out, too?

Joe Niss
CD2-3 Assessment FairnessChallenging the fairness of assessment fees for private ditch systems.

The advantage is is that you have direct access to that channel. The detriment is that the challen the channel is in fact an incumbrance on your property.

John Cobb
Ditch maintenance and rightsExplaining the legal and physical nature of public ditches on private land.

I've also developed a lung condition in my older age that makes me very vulnerable to poor air quality... The gravel pit and its dust... would bring an increase of dust and exhaust fumes.

Cheryl Blazdall
William Mueller Gravel ProjectOpposing the gravel pit application due to health risks.

People (6)

David FishmanProperty and Finance Director

Presented findings regarding CD2-3 redetermination of benefits.

John CobbDitch Attorney

Clarified that benefits are determined by factors like proximity and land use, not just ditch cleaning status.

Mike WanisDitch Inspector / SWCD Manager

Explained that Niss's land is in the lowest assessment classification (Class 4).

Jason MelkyLand Management Department Manager

Managed the application presentation for the William Mueller aggregate mining project.

Cheryl BlazdallResident

Opposed the gravel mining project citing noise, air quality, and quality of life concerns.

Places Mentioned

11255 110th StreetCD2-3 Drainage DistrictSection 18, Camden TownshipBuffalo Creek Watershed DistrictCrow River84th Street165th Street, Burgon Township

Events & Meetings (1)

  • May 20th Planning Commission public hearing

Ordinances & Resolutions (1)

PZ 20250012

Interim use permit for sand and gravel mining operation by William Mueller and Sons.

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Carver County Board of Commissioners--Board Meeting - June 3rd, 2025 - Carver County Recorder