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A commissioner said he had received calls and noted two public open-house meetings: June 18 in Litchfield and June 19 at the Hutchinson Fairgrounds, both scheduled for 4 to 6 p.m., and encouraged public attendance. Staff member Mark told the board Great River Energy’s proposal would rebuild a line and increase its voltage from 69 kV to 115 kV and would tie into an existing line that feeds Hutchinson Utilities.

Mark clarified the Great River Energy work is unrelated to an earlier Xcel Energy transmission project and route that had been considered by the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission. He told commissioners the Xcel route that had been proposed through McLeod County \"did not get chosen.\"

A commissioner said he planned to attend the Hutchinson open house and urged constituents to review the information and provide input. Mark advised commissioners that the company had scheduled two times for the Hutchinson fairgrounds meeting.

Why it matters: Transmission-line rebuilds and voltage changes can affect county residents’ property, right-of-way negotiations and local utilities. Staff emphasized the project is a rebuild and voltage increase on an existing line and separate from the prior Xcel routing under PUC review.

The county did not take formal action; the discussion was informational and intended to alert residents and commissioners to the open houses and to clarify the project’s scope.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","McLeod County Board Meeting June 17th, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","At the June 17 meeting commissioners were notified of Great River Energy open houses about rebuilding and upgrading a transmission line in western McLeod County; staff clarified the project is separate from a previously proposed Xcel Energy transmission route to the Public Utilities Commission.","taxTitle","McLeod County, Minnesota","taxId",73157,"location","Minnesota","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6192385,"McLeod County accepts bids to sell vehicle and a 1,000‑gallon propane tank",79,110000,189000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=4106294-985b8f50c7a460a7add6d176b47a34be&start=110&end=189","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/4106294-985b8f50c7a460a7add6d176b47a34be/thumbnail_110000.jpg","/articles/6192385/Minnesota/McLeod-County-accepts-bids-to-sell-vehicle-and-a-1000gallon-propane-tank","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6192385-27a9b9ab1b3af2f57cfc10bf95c11e66/orig.mp4?Expires=1773559026&Signature=DxG5jo9o-0kJbJgCn5FHQAu3~tmIXWlQbVamgO7uJd68CHrmbfHDweVVwdVfSK0zBG8tyfLnXTFHSTkaWSojkwnP7hxhO~kQqpDSFhJJ2UAqa~QxzqLptlRqHemloO~kMP0yirN9nNVK2DPpHcNPsxj8gYO0vAvzCEHTURfVAzHEAECjdOtQyOHy1ndaXD0t0MgrqQfFb1YOWIuzDr-5ZymdXnXYq4aF~O6z6j14nrUea~D0JA8mw5j2LiYu6vWTtdQiY8OOuH6srBSw810XbyQMuU3no3GBSMdbonsyV7pu4apz1azxo~mmQy2dMnQf7Tvo9npVAo39imvH-wN8fw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","McLeod County commissioners on June 17 accepted sealed bids to sell a 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer and a 1,000‑gallon propane tank at the McLeod County Courthouse.

Staff reported the county received one sealed bid of $4,100 for the 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The board approved accepting the bid and authorized sale.

On a separate item, staff said the county received one bid for the courthouse 1,000‑gallon propane tank, including any remaining propane, purging the propane lines, capping the feed line to the building and removing the vaporizer and plumbing. The lone bid was $2,800 and the bidder planned to use Hutchinson Coop to perform removal work.

Commissioner Krueger moved to accept the propane-tank bid and told the board he checked with \"Joe\" (staff) regarding insurance and procedures. Krueger said Joe assured him \"as far as insurance and the what was all gonna be done, that it was all adequate\" and that the bidder \"seems to be... people who understand how to do it.\" The board approved the sale.

Why it matters: Sale of surplus county equipment converts unused assets into revenue and removes equipment and infrastructure that the county no longer needs. The propane-tank action included physical removal work and related liability and insurance considerations that staff checked before the vote.

The record shows motions carried; no votes against were recorded in the meeting minutes.","The board accepted sealed bids to sell a 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer and a courthouse propane tank and approved the successful bidders at the June 17 meeting.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6192390,"McLeod County board approves multiple conditional-use permits, mining amendment and sketch plan",578,254000,832000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=4106294-985b8f50c7a460a7add6d176b47a34be&start=254&end=832","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/4106294-985b8f50c7a460a7add6d176b47a34be/thumbnail_254000.jpg","/articles/6192390/Minnesota/McLeod-County-board-approves-multiple-conditional-use-permits-mining-amendment-and-sketch-plan","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6192390-c2e8356a45afa40a328a5b0018cb05ec/orig.mp4?Expires=1773559026&Signature=ksJ2TStfVA-JLvDAKDmsQz-N8XgbKY4HV2UmrWgpsOPdJygljJbH9yZ4nKjjSvJYlU3bjFSB3Vv~rD1SxWUQ~aHRHRzfX2mnTrW9HCoB5dVjhLCPehdJ~PtinuQc27-Y5INJUNr2qn4USAOjbJLR0~magqjXiazcSc3K0tKeiWLxjz35X5WnqY8~Ez2mtedwJrnMLZ8uhKCtuvmORhczqFjPYW2Xk3v0sAxfmqWjctVn89RNQXL96XW~5Vb~-NI~DPnL8ES9GSkpGoZJF49lOgXb2AXyveyKhY~-gydRQXBRvgmGWKQ1C3iJvopJOcjH9SKOA7uuPMd9akpciLQkRw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","McLeod County commissioners on June 17 approved a series of land-use items including a one-lot sketch plan, an amendment to a gravel-mining conditional-use permit to change reclamation to an open pond, and multiple conditional-use permits for accessory structures with conditions on use and penalties for after-the-fact construction.

Under environmental services staff presentations, the board approved sketch plan 25‑02 requested by Christopher Schultz for a one-lot sketch plan to establish building eligibility on 5.76 acres north of Lester Prairie. Staff said the property—an old gravel pit restored by the family—had township and planning commission recommendations for approval.

The board also approved an amendment to conditional-use permit 25‑07 at the request of Joe White of B & H Aggregate for property owned by William and Mary Parpart. The permit had originally approved a five‑year gravel pit operation for the Highway 212 project and a reclamation plan returning the land to farming. The homeowners requested a change to leave a restored open pond on the west side of Boone Road instead of returning the site to farmland. According to staff, Helen Township and the McLeod County Planning Commission recommended the amendment; the planning commission imposed one condition requiring reclamation to remain 60 feet from the center of Boone Road with a 4:1 side slope extending 10 feet below the water line.

Several accessory‑structure conditional‑use permits also were approved with conditions. The board approved:

- Conditional‑use permit 25‑10 for Brian Alls to add a 24-by-30-foot accessory addition to an existing 24-by-30 building on a 2.5‑acre R‑1 zoned parcel, with planning commission approval and a condition that the addition be for personal use only and that any future expansion or change of use would require a new permit.

- Conditional‑use permit 25‑11 for Corey Pink to add a 30-by-50-foot accessory building (to total 2,400 square feet) on a 5.44‑acre parcel for personal use only. Staff said the applicant intends the space as a sport court for his child; the Haston Valley Township and the planning commission recommended approval with a personal‑use condition.

- Conditional‑use permit 25‑12 for Alan Rudonce to construct an L‑shaped accessory building larger than 2,400 square feet to support a home‑occupation lawn service and landscaping business on a 22.11‑acre agricultural parcel. The planning commission recommended approval with conditions: the parcel must not be rezoned if split and sold without the owner’s dwelling; hours restricted to 5:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday–Friday; any increase to more than 10 nonresident employees would require a new permit; and roof water from the accessory structure must be routed to the existing pond. Staff said the applicant agreed to reroute roof water on site.

- Conditional‑use permit 25‑14 for Glenn and Jackie Schuler to allow a 40-by-72-foot accessory building on a 9.75‑acre rural residential site. Staff said the applicants built a larger structure before the conditional‑use permit was approved; the planning advisory commission recommended approval with conditions including an administrative penalty of $500 under the McLeod County zoning ordinance and a requirement that the structure be used for personal use only.

Commissioner Krueger commented he had received calls about one application but said the permits spelled out permitted uses and conditions and that \"the compromise was great\" after stakeholders reviewed permit terms. Votes on each item carried after the planning staff presentations.

Why it matters: The board’s actions approve both new development eligibility and operational changes for mineral extraction while imposing conditions intended to protect road setbacks, limit commercial impacts on residential parcels and set penalties and operational limits for after‑the‑fact construction.

The meeting record did not include any votes against the permits; conditions and operational limits were attached where planning staff and townships had recommended them.","The county board unanimously approved a sketch plan, an amendment to a conditional-use permit for a gravel pit reclamation plan, and several accessory-building conditional-use permits with conditions including administrative penalties and limits on commercial use.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6192395,"McLeod County approves ARPA-funded playgrounds, demolitions and disc-golf equipment at county parks",327,841000,1168000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=4106294-985b8f50c7a460a7add6d176b47a34be&start=841&end=1168","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/4106294-985b8f50c7a460a7add6d176b47a34be/thumbnail_841000.jpg","/articles/6192395/Minnesota/McLeod-County-approves-ARPA-funded-playgrounds-demolitions-and-disc-golf-equipment-at-county-parks","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6192395-5de420aec7e4bdff43abb3c7b7df9647/orig.mp4?Expires=1773559026&Signature=BWSvANaawd0hJ8gXg6wKZes4uaPAhEFkNChzCHwMuoVjn9dXixshSP08IHXiXtRZUfIaKyIu9XU24SlX9i7Lq2UjoBKoyWLIOctvj7Gpfqg-c68sAKayQ~lQTzsFt-p3OhfPcFM~BnYymx3zSNvNIXXn9mqAksoZ4W8XEH-TQl0-Sv9hjOM7cKY6WCNejTkL80aVnu1dWWD8pdaD2P~JhaYyirLNcEomlNpxOhhO~yVDiPT3KPJODYQINQ12at--CBxNQVw9Yeq7267wxlJg-hcmHw~CFRMtXlgpUlody9BXx08TsM2XDBgyqw7Zu1aRrvMlx4UfjDbs1n89FLjRDA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","McLeod County commissioners on June 17 approved several park improvement projects paid for with American Rescue Plan Act funds, including two new playground installations, the demolition of two park houses and the purchase of equipment for a disc-golf course.

County staff presented bids showing Weber Recreational Design Inc. of Hastings, Minnesota, was the low bidder for playground installations at Lake Marion Park ($146,305) and Pittenberg Park ($154,218). A staff member said playgrounds were identified as priorities in the county parks plan and that the county would perform site preparation.

\"As outlined in the parks plan, playgrounds were identified as priority priorities in all six county parks,\" the staff member said. \"Lake Marion Park is one of the county’s most frequently visited parks and also contains a campground, so staff identified it as a priority for a full-ground installation.\"

The board approved the Weber Recreational Design quotes. A second quote for each park from Bolland Recreation Inc. was higher: $163,740 for Lake Marion and roughly $163,740 for Pittenberg, according to the packet.

Commissioners also approved demolition contracts for two park houses. R and R Excavating of Hutchinson was awarded the Lake Marion Park house demolition contract at $10,098 after the county said no relocation bids were received and that continued maintenance made retention cost-prohibitive. For Pittenberg Park, the board approved a $14,654 bid for demolition; multiple higher bids were listed in the packet.

A staff member confirmed asbestos inspections and testing were performed and that samples showed no asbestos present. When asked whether basements or holes would be restored to grade after demolition, the staff member replied, \"Yep. So they backfill everything.\"

The board also approved the purchase of 19 disc-golf baskets from Inovagis Golf of Rock Hill, South Carolina, at $8,556.20 for the Lake Marion Park course. County staff said volunteers from the Little Crow Disc Golf Club helped design the 18-hole layout and clear brush; next steps include obtaining quotes for concrete tee pads, signage and trash receptacles. Benches and some public-use discs were funded by a grant from the Minnesota Department of Health’s Statewide Health Improvement Partnership.

All votes on the park items were recorded as motions that carried after staff presentations; individual roll-call tallies were not read into the record.

Why it matters: The board used federal ARPA funds to invest in park infrastructure that staff described as priorities in the county parks plan. The actions remove deteriorating structures that staff said posed maintenance and safety liabilities while adding recreational assets the county and volunteers planned to support.

The board did not set specific installation timelines during the meeting. Staff said site-prep would be performed by county crews and that additional contracts for pad installation and signage would be sought in follow-up procurement.","The McLeod County Board approved American Rescue Plan Act-funded contracts Tuesday to install new playgrounds at Lake Marion and Pittenberg parks, demolish two park houses and buy disc-golf baskets and related equipment.","actionData","errors"]

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