Wabasha County Board of Commissioners

Permitting becomes a hurdle for obstacle course, event center

Aug 24, 2016

The new owners of the Steeplechase Ski Resort have major plans for the 172-acre site near Mazeppa, but they need to have a viable conditional use permit (CUP) in order to operate as an event center. This matter was discussed with Justin Steck, new owner of the Steeplechase Ski Hill, during the Aug...

Wabasha County approves Elgin agronomony center over neighbors' objections

Aug 10, 2016

With a packed house in attendance for their August 2 meeting,. the Wabasha County Board of Commissioners voted 4-1 to approve a conditional use permit (CUP) for Progressive Ag to move their farm chemicals operation to a location in Elgin township. There has been strong opposition to this move,...

Wabasha Commissioners deny petition regarding proposed Elgin agronomy center

Aug 3, 2016

Following presentations on both sides an application for a conditional use permit by Progressive Ag to move their fertilizer plant from Plainview to Elgin, the County Board voted 4-1 last Tuesday to deny a request by over 200 petitioners for an environmental assessment worksheet (EAW) for the...

Wabasha County Boards tables decision on agronomy plant permit

Jul 28, 2016

Consideration of a request for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP), submitted by John and Lucille Sell, to operate an agronomy center in the town of Elgin was taken off the agenda for the July 19 meeting of the Wabasha County Board of Commissioners, and will be voted on at the July 26 meeting. All...

Petition asks Wabasha County to pave shoulders on County Road 30

Jul 14, 2016

Wabasha resident Craig Falkum came before the Wabasha County Board at their regular meeting on July 5 with a request and a petition asking that they consider extending the trail project on County Road 30 to include paving of the shoulders that were not included in the original project....

Wabasha County Board: 5 percent levy hike, tops, in 2017

Jun 29, 2016

As they work their way toward setting a final budget for 2017, the Wabasha County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously, at their June 21 meeting, that they will not commit to more than a 5 percent levy increase over 2016.All commissioners were present, along with County Administrator Michael...

Wabasha County Board to chip in on Hwy. 30 traffic signs

Jun 16, 2016

At their regular meeting on June 7, the Wabasha County Board of Commissioners voted, by unanimous consensus, to share in costs for enhanced signage at the Wabasha-Kellogg school on Highway 30. All commissioners were present, County Administrator Michael Plante was absent. County Attorney Karrie...

Wabasha County looks at buying solar garden power

Jun 2, 2016

In order to learn more about solar energy and community solar gardens, the Wabasha County Board heard a presentation by Gordy Simanton and Joe DeVito of Solar Stone to learn what they have to offer and how it would meet the County’s energy needs and save them some money, as well. Commissioners...

Wabasha County Board considers solar energy options

May 25, 2016

Following discussion led by County Administrator Michael Plante, the Wabasha County Board of Commissioners, by consensus, called for a presentation from one of the two companies under consideration to provide a solar energy program for the county. Solar Stone will make the presentation. The other...

Nichols files to run for mayor of Lake City

May 19, 2016

Mark Nichols, who led a community-wide planning effort last fall, wants to be Lake City’s next mayor. Nichols filed to run for office Tuesday as the two-week filing period opened. Three people, including incumbent Andru Peters, filed for City Council. The two newcomers to file for council on the...