Board of Adjustment - 14 May 2026

The Stearns County Board of Adjustment held a meeting on May 14, 2026, primarily to consider a variance request related to agricultural land use. The request involved constructing a dairy parlor addition onto an existing feedlot structure located at 28992 County Road 177 in Paynesville, Minnesota. The applicant sought to increase the feedlot capacity and operate as a certified organic dairy. After staff and public testimony, including support from local residents and township officials, the board reviewed the findings of fact and voted affirmatively to grant the variance. No direct procurement, contracting, or budget decisions were discussed during the meeting. The remainder of the meeting included approval of previous meeting minutes and adjournment.