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Olmsted County board approves updates to administrative appeals ordinance, including higher filing fee

Olmsted County Board of Commissioners · November 5, 2025
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Summary

The Olmsted County Board approved revisions to Chapter 4000 of the county code to modernize language and procedures governing administrative enforcement and appeals and to raise the filing fee (the draft set a $1,000 filing fee), while staff said they can revisit means‑based reductions if the board requests changes.

The Olmsted County Board of Commissioners approved revisions to the County Administrative Enforcement and Appeals Procedures Ordinance (Chapter 4000), adopting updated language and procedures and approving a fee structure meant to better cover county costs.

County staff explained the changes in a presentation that recapped discussion at the Administrative Committee on Oct. 22. Jenna Gilbertson of county staff said the draft modernizes department names and clarifies procedures that apply across functions such as right‑of‑way management, tobacco sales and liquor licensing. Tom Canan from the County Attorney’s Office described the updates as a consolidation…

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