Wright County Board Meeting 11/04/25

Tuesday, November 4, 2025

Approval of October 21st meeting minutes

Consent agenda and modifications

Rezoning request in Rockford Township

Joint Powers Agreement with Stearns County for Fair Haven Mill County Park

Special assessment resolutions for St. Paul Port Authority PACE program

Tree removal quotes for County Ditches 33 and 23

Houston Engineering proposal for County Ditch 33

Ordinance Amendment 25-4 (PUD, Subdivision Ordinance, Park Dedication)

November 18th workshop agenda planning

Resolution 2572: Urging repeal of nuclear energy moratorium

Public hearing for 2026 fee schedule

Votes (3)

Approve minutes of Oct 21

ApprovedUnanimous

Moved by Commissioner Holland · Seconded by Commissioner Moina

Approve Rezoning request (Gardner property)

Passed3-1

Moved by Commissioner Moina · Seconded by Commissioner Holland

Approve JPA with Stearns County

ApprovedUnanimous

Moved by Commissioner Moina · Seconded by Commissioner Holland

Notable Quotes (3)

Applicants have to provide 10 copies of stuff. In the digital age, we don't need 10 copies of anything in paper form.

Barry
Ordinance Amendment 25-4Explaining the need for ordinance modernization.

Protecting the land owner from the city stepping in and telling them what they can or can't do with their property when they're not even inside city limits.

Commissioner Moina
RezoningDefense of the rezoning request against city intervention.

I'd rather set this and then if I come back with something that increases this again, well then yell at me then.

Barry
2026 Fee ScheduleDefense of the 24% building permit fee hike.

People (7)

Commissioner HollandCommissioner

Active participant in motions and voting.

Commissioner MoinaCommissioner

Active participant in motions, seconds, and zoning discussions.

Commissioner DietrichCommissioner

Voiced opposition/concerns regarding the Rockford Township rezoning.

BradStaff/Department Head

Presented the Joint Powers Agreement for Fair Haven Mill.

LindsayStaff/Department Head

Presented PACE program resolutions.

JaredStaff/Department Head

Presented drainage/ditch related requests.

BarryPlanning Director/Staff

Presented ordinance amendments and explained fee schedule logic.

Places Mentioned

Wright CountyHanoverRockford TownshipMontroseStearns CountyFair Haven Mill County ParkCounty Ditch 33County Ditch 23

Events & Meetings (5)

  • November 4th - Wright County Board of Commissioners Meeting
  • October 21st - Previous Board Meeting
  • March 10th - Original meeting date for tabled item C3
  • November 18th - Upcoming Workshop Agenda
  • 9:30 AM - Fee Schedule Public Hearing

Ordinances & Resolutions (5)

Resolution 2569

Implement special assessment for St. Paul Port Authority PACE program.

Resolution 2570

Implement special assessment for St. Paul Port Authority PACE program.

Ordinance Amendment 25-4

Modernizes PUD and subdivision ordinances, modifies park dedication fees.

Resolution 2571

Summary publication of Ordinance Amendment 25-4.

Resolution 2572

Urging repeal of the Minnesota moratorium on nuclear energy.

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Wright County Board Meeting 11/04/25 - Wright County Recorder