The Morrison County Board of Commissioners is set for a busy week ahead with a packed schedule of public meetings and events stretching from September 14 through September 20, 2025. For those looking to engage with local governance or follow the decision-making processes affecting community life, heads up—there's ample opportunity to tune in or show up.
Keen on environmental matters? Kickstart the week with the Morrison County Commissioners at the Camp Ripley Water Festival. The event, held at Camp Ripley TACC in Little Falls, MN, will commence at 8:45 am on both September 16 and 17. Those mornings promise to immerse attendees in water conservation discussions and strategies, crucial in an era where such conversations carry weight far beyond local borders.
Fiscal accountability and strategic planning are also on the agenda, with dual meetings slated to start at 9:30 am on September 16 at the County Board Room in the Government Center. Participants can observe the alignment of the county's planning perspectives with its financial arithmetic during the Planning Session, immediately followed by a Budget Committee Meeting at the same location.
Also, on September 16, the commissioners are scheduled to visit the Great River Regional Library in St. Cloud, MN, at 5:00 pm, where library affairs are expected to be discussed. Following that, at 6:00 pm, the Planning and Zoning Board of Adjustment (PC/BOA) convenes back at the Government Center.
The health of the community occupies the spotlight on September 17, with a Public Health Advisory meeting at 4:30 pm in the County Board Room, and virtual compassion takes center stage as Hands of Hope holds a virtual meeting at 5:00 pm.
The latter part of the week features a Safety Committee Meeting scheduled for 2:00 pm on September 18 at the Pierz Conference Room in the Government Center. Finally, on September 19 at 7:00 pm, the Agricultural Society of Morrison County will share updates at the Morrison County Fairgrounds—surely to sow the seeds for future community agricultural activities.
Should you require special accommodations to participate in any of these meetings, Morrison County provides assistance. Reach out to them at least 48 hours in advance at 320-632-0296. For a complete overview of the Morrison County Board of Commissioners' weekly schedule, you can visit the official public notice on their website.
