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Pipestone County tables decision on Eden Township rock quarry after residents speak
Summary
After public comment and technical questions, the Pipestone County Board voted April 28 to table action for 60 days on a conditional use permit to operate a rock quarry in Eden Township; an earlier motion to request a state water study was withdrawn.
Pipestone County commissioners on April 28 tabled action for 60 days on a conditional use permit (CUP) to operate a rock quarry in Eden Township (Section 33), following multiple public comments and participation by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.
Environmental Services Director Kyle Krier presented the Order granting the CUP for a quarry proposed to be owned and operated by Wm D. Scepaniak of Holdingford, Minnesota. Residents and landowners, including Vance Walgrave, Katie Walgrave, Egypt Forrest, Steve Everett, Tim Everett, Darlene Steen and Jo Everett, spoke with concerns about local impacts. Tom Kresco of the Minnesota DNR joined the meeting via Zoom. The applicant, Jake Scepaniak, was present.
Chairman Luke Johnson moved, Commissioner Doug Nagel seconded a motion to have the State of Minnesota conduct a water study for the proposed area; Johnson later withdrew that motion. The board then voted on a motion by Chairman Johnson, seconded by Commissioner Nagel, to table action on the CUP for 60 days in order to consult the county attorney and gather additional information. The motion carried 3–0 with Commissioners Hollingsworth and Roskamp absent.
The board noted the Planning and Zoning Commission had approved the permit on April 7, 2026, and that the tabling is intended to allow county staff and counsel to address outstanding technical and legal questions raised during public comment. The commissioners did not make a final determination on the permit; the matter will return to the board after follow‑up work and legal review.
Next steps: county staff will consult the county attorney and gather additional information requested by the board; no date for further action was specified in the minutes.
