MC COMMISSION: OKS FIRST READING OF REVISED ZONING REGULATIONS

    The Marshall County Commission met Tuesday morning. In highway matters, the commission approved the county’s annual bridge inspection resolution. Highway Superintendent Dustin Hofland also informed the board that annual bids for highway materials and trucking services will be due March 24.
    Veteran’s Service Officer Dave Daberkow presented his quarterly report to the commission. Lindsey Kimber of Glacial Lakes Area Development was also present, and she and Daberkow updated the board on plans to switch office spaces within the Marshall County Community Building.
    The commission approved changes to the personnel holiday pay policy for the sheriff’s office and dispatch, adjusting pay amounts and hours worked. Full details of the policy change will be published in next week’s meeting minutes.
    Sheriff Sam Smith told commissioners that his office can now accept credit card payments for various fees. The board also approved allowing Logan Roehr, a paramedic, to apply for an advanced life support license, which would permit the administration of certain medications.
    Commissioners entered executive session to discuss legal matters and contract negotiations.
In zoning business, Planning and Zoning Director Erin Collins Miles introduced revised zoning regulations for Marshall County. The full ordinance is available for public review online and in the zoning director’s office. The commission approved the first reading of the revised ordinance during the regular meeting.
    A plat for Lots 1 and 2 of the Foote Homestead Second Subdivision in Hickman Township was approved. The board also approved building permits for New Cingular Wireless PCS in Waverly Township and for Nora Geci and American Tower Management in Stena Township and Sisseton Township.
    Building permit No. 79-25, which had been set to expire Jan. 1, 2026, was temporarily approved and extended until March 3, 2026. Commissioners also approved contracts for E911 services and mapping database maintenance for the new year.
    The board received an update on E911 addressing, noting that all cell towers within county zoning jurisdiction have recently been addressed. Commissioners were also informed that work on the county’s comprehensive plan is ongoing and will soon move into the adoption process.