Wright County Board Meeting 10/21/25

Tuesday, October 21, 2025

Approval of October 7th meeting minutes

4-H program update and facilities recognition

Planning and Zoning (P&Z) commission appointment

Promotion of free and open geospatial data

Canvassing board appointments for November election

Pelican Lake Wildlife Management Area land acquisition

Donation acceptance from Hutchinson Disabled American Veterans (DAV)

Operation Greenlight for Veterans resolution

EIS needs determination for Knife River Holt House Pit expansion

Dangerous dog ordinance amendment 25-6

Crawford Lake Improvement District (LID) establishment

Parks and Recreation ordinance amendment 25-5

Votes (5)

Approve minutes from October 7th meeting

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Commissioner Shane · Seconded by Commissioner Holland

Appoint Charlie Burell to Planning and Zoning

Passed3-2

Moved by Commissioner Holland · Seconded by Commissioner Shane

Approve resolution 2559 (EIS not required for pit expansion)

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Commissioner Moa · Seconded by Commissioner Shane

Approve ordinance 25-6 (Dangerous dog)

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Commissioner Holland · Seconded by Commissioner Moa

Approve resolution 2565 (Establish Crawford Lake LID)

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Commissioner Shane · Seconded by Commissioner Holland

Notable Quotes (3)

If you've ever been to our stage in the 4H building, you have noticed that our stage is multiple levels. It doesn't have handrails. It's not accessible.

Kelly St.
4-H FacilitiesExplaining the need for facilities improvements.

This is my position to appoint to and I did talk with Barry and Barry said he would put it petition it onto the agenda.

Commissioner Holland
P&Z AppointmentDefending her role in the P&Z appointment process.

This is a simple nationwide effort where counties and communities show their appreciation to veterans by lighting all the landmarks and homes green during the week of Veterans Day.

Elisa Cull
Operation GreenlightExplaining the green light initiative.

People (5)

Charlie BurellAppointee

Appointed to the Planning and Zoning Commission after a contested board vote.

Places Mentioned

Wright CountyRockford Township HallPelican LakeBuffalo TownshipKnife River Holt House PitJustice Center

Events & Meetings (5)

  • October 21st (Meeting Date)
  • October 7th (Previous meeting)
  • November 4th (Future agenda item)
  • November 4th-11th (Operation Greenlight duration)
  • February (4-H pancake dinner fundraiser)

Ordinances & Resolutions (6)

25-6

Amendment to County dangerous dog ordinance regarding confiscation and technical statutes.

2566

Land acquisition for Pelican Lake Wildlife Management Area.

2560

Acceptance of donations from Hutchinson Disabled American Veterans Chapter.

2562

Operation Greenlight for Veterans participation.

2559

Determining no EIS required for Knife River pit expansion.

2565

Establishment of the Crawford Lake Improvement District.

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Wright County Board Meeting 10/21/25 - Wright County Recorder