Carver County Board of Commissioners--Board Meeting - June 3rd, 2025
Continuation of CD2-3 redetermination of benefits public hearing
Interim use permit application for aggregate mining by William Mueller and Sons (PZ 20250012)
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Votes (3)
Recess as the county board and convene as the ditch authority.
Moved by Commissioner Lynch · Seconded by Fehee
Adopt findings and order adopting the redetermination of benefits for CD2-3.
Moved by Anderson · Seconded by Lynch
Recess as the county ditch authority and reconvene as the county board.
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?
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.
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.
People (6)
David FishmanProperty and Finance DirectorPresented findings regarding CD2-3 redetermination of benefits.
Presented findings regarding CD2-3 redetermination of benefits.
Joe NissProperty OwnerExpressed concerns about flooding and inequitable assessments for his property.
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Expressed concerns about flooding and inequitable assessments for his property.
“The ditch from that three inches never went back in the banks. It's still over now. We get more rain. All that land is lost.”
Describing the impact of recurring flooding on his farm.
John CobbDitch AttorneyClarified that benefits are determined by factors like proximity and land use, not just ditch cleaning status.
Clarified that benefits are determined by factors like proximity and land use, not just ditch cleaning status.
Mike WanisDitch Inspector / SWCD ManagerExplained that Niss's land is in the lowest assessment classification (Class 4).
Explained that Niss's land is in the lowest assessment classification (Class 4).
Jason MelkyLand Management Department ManagerManaged the application presentation for the William Mueller aggregate mining project.
Managed the application presentation for the William Mueller aggregate mining project.
Cheryl BlazdallResidentOpposed the gravel mining project citing noise, air quality, and quality of life concerns.
Opposed the gravel mining project citing noise, air quality, and quality of life concerns.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (1)
- May 20th Planning Commission public hearing
Ordinances & Resolutions (1)
Interim use permit for sand and gravel mining operation by William Mueller and Sons.