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Cottonwood County approves mining, truck-sales and shoreline permits with conditions
Summary
The county unanimously approved a five-year interim use permit extension for Mathiowetz Construction’s mining operation and two conditional use permits — one for a commercial truck sales business and one for shoreline restoration — each with site- and permit-related conditions.
The Cottonwood County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved three land-use permits March 3, 2026, clearing the way for continued mining operations, a commercial truck sales business and shoreline restoration under specified conditions.
Planning & Zoning Technician Alex Schultz told the board that Mathiowetz Construction Company applied for a five-year extension to continue mining, extraction or excavation of sand, gravel and rock in Dale Township (Sections 31 and 32). The board approved an Interim Use Permit with four conditions: full compliance with Cottonwood County Zoning Ordinance No. 28 and the Cottonwood County Mining, Extraction, and Excavation Ordinance No. 36; securing any required federal, state and county permits; issuance of a bond at $1,000 per acre; and agreement with the local road authority on a road‑maintenance plan.
Schultz also presented a Conditional Use Permit for Ryan Swanson to operate a commercial truck-sales business in Highwater Township (Section 32). The board approved the permit, requiring compliance with Zoning Ordinance No. 28, obtaining necessary permits and fees, implementation of erosion-control measures and provision of waste receptacles on site during construction.
A third Conditional Use Permit from Lee Loewen for shoreline restoration in Midway Township (Lots 17 and E1/2 of Lot 18) was approved with similar conditions: conformance with county zoning, required permits and fees, erosion-control measures and an on-site waste receptacle during construction.
All three approvals were unanimous and recorded as motions by county commissioners during the March 3 minutes. Each permit includes standard compliance, permitting and erosion-control conditions intended to limit environmental impacts and ensure local oversight.
