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Beardsley denies Holsen Solar permit; county staff to explore options

Big Stone County Board of Commissioners · June 16, 2026

Summary

The City of Beardsley denied a building permit submitted by Holsen Solar for rooftop panels on the highway shop amid neighborhood aesthetic concerns. Coordinator Pam Rud said staff will research options and report back to the Board.

Coordinator Pam Rud told the Board that the City of Beardsley denied a building permit submitted by Holsen Solar for a solar project on the highway shop in Beardsley after council members and community members expressed concern about the appearance of panels in residential areas. The minutes record community concern about how the solar panels would look in residential areas.

Rud said staff will obtain information on options and present them back to the Board. No formal Board action was recorded beyond direction to staff to research alternatives and return with information.

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