Scott County Planning Commission May 11th, 2026

The Scott County Planning Commission held a meeting on May 11, 2026, primarily to discuss a request for an interim use permit by Hoffman Construction to operate a mining facility on a property in St. Lawrence Township. The mining operation would extract approximately 200,000 cubic yards of sand for use exclusively in the Highway 169/282/County Road 9 interchange project. The commission reviewed the proposal, including the planned haul route, environmental and safety concerns, and the reclamation plan. Significant public opposition was expressed, focusing on traffic impacts, safety risks from increased truck traffic on 190th Street, potential health effects from silica sand dust, and concerns about future residential development on the site. The city of Jordan also opposed the permit, citing negative impacts on residential areas and infrastructure. The applicant clarified operational details, including limited duration (approximately 40 days of hauling over the project timeline), restoration plans, and use of local contractors. The commission acknowledged the complexity of the issue, noting that their recommendation would go to the County Board for final decision. No formal vote was recorded during this meeting. The discussion highlighted procurement-related aspects such as the contract with the State of Minnesota for the interchange project and the sourcing of sand material, but no new contracts or awards were made during the meeting.