Meeker County Board Meeting

The Meeker County Board of Commissioners has approved of a resolution establishing the preliminary property tax levy for 2026 at $19,010,390. The final levy will be set following the truth-in-taxation hearing which is scheduled for 6 p.m. on December 2nd.

Meeker County Administrator Andrew Letson says the preliminary levy represents a 9.16% increase over 2025. He says the increase is largely attributed to increasing operating expenses including planned wage adjustments, as well as legislative changes at the state and federal level that are resulting in increased costs and revenue cuts in various areas.

The Meeker County Board of Commissioners has moved to approve of a resolution authorizing Public Works Director Phil Schmalz to execute the necessary documents to apply for a grant from the MN Transportation Economic Development Program. The grant funds would be used towards the Highway 12 and County-State-Aid-Highway 34 intersection improvement project.

The Commissioners approved of a conditional use permit for the expansion of dairy animal units at Ru-Be Dairy at 54738 210th Street – south of Grove City in Section 2 of Danielson Township. The Board approved of a rezoning application and a preliminary plat application for Laughlin Acres for the property located in Section 11 of Dassel Township. A final plat application for Lundin Hills Addition in Section 3 of Dassel Township was also approved.

Also – the Meeker County Board of Commissioners approved of Met Life as the County’s dental insurance carrier for 2026-to-2028; approved of the 2026 Prime Health insurance rates for non-contract employees; reappointed Louise Brooks and Susan Steuck to 3-year terms on the Public Health Advisory Board; heard an annual report from Parks Superintendent Braden Piram; and set a public hearing for 4:30 p.m. on December 2nd on the proposed 2026 fee schedule.