Planning Commission - 25 Jun 2026

The Stearns County Planning Commission held a meeting on June 25, 2026, primarily focused on reviewing and approving interim use permits related to mining operations and a conditional use permit for a rural business. Two mining permit requests were discussed: one by Skyline Aggregate for a 5.39-acre gravel mining operation near County Road 18, and another by Northern Lines Contracting for a 7.21-acre mining site near County Road 169, both with conditions including financial guarantees ($35,350 and $46,865 respectively), environmental protections, and operational restrictions such as hours and signage. The commission approved both permits with amendments to operational months to align with road restrictions. Additionally, an after-the-fact conditional use permit was approved for Colorful Concepts Painting, a limited rural business operating since 2014, with conditions addressing impervious surface compliance and employee limits. The meeting included discussions on environmental compliance, traffic and safety measures, and reclamation plans for mining sites. All permits were recommended for approval pending final conditions and would be presented to the County Commissioners for final approval.