Fair Board seeks county confirmation that National Guard road, parking work is allowed
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The Fair Board asked the commission for a resolution saying a National Guard‑supported road and parking improvement at the fairgrounds does not violate county rules or that no county permit is required; commissioners directed the state's attorney to draft a resolution and scheduled further coordination.
A Fair Board representative asked the Ramsey County commission to confirm the county has no land‑use permit requirement that would block a National Guard‑supported spring project to build up an east-side road and add parking at the fairgrounds.
The Fair Board representative said the Guard would perform the work and that the project requires forms for the Guard’s application, including a land-use permit. He told commissioners Ramsey County does not have a specific land‑use permit form and requested a resolution from the commission either stating the project complies with county code or confirming no county permit is required.
Commissioners instructed the state’s attorney to draft a resolution to cover whatever is necessary to allow the project to proceed, agreed to meet with Fair Board representatives and the Guard on Teams to review details, and set a goal to act on the resolution at the next commission meeting. The county staff will also check with the state highway department regarding any right-of-way permits for approaches along the highway.
Commissioners said they support partnering with the Guard and expressed gratitude for the support the Guard offered to the community; they asked staff to coordinate on specific language and follow up with required agencies.