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Vermillion River Watershed Joint Powers Board Meeting
Notice is hereby given that the Vermillion River Watershed Joint Powers Organization (VRWJPO) will hold a public hearing at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 28, 2025. This public hearing is to receive comments on the draft VRWJPO 2026 Budget and Watershed Management Tax District levy. It will take place at the Dakota County Extension and Conservation Center Conference Room A, 4100 220th Street West, Farmington, MN 55024. Advance notice of intent to attend in person is appreciated, but not required, to Travis Thiel at travis.thiel@co.dakota.mn.us or (952) 891-7546.
Agencies, groups, and individuals attending the public hearing will have the opportunity to provide written or oral comments. Prior to the public hearing, written comments may be addressed to the VRWJPO, 4100 220th Street West, Suite 103, Farmington, MN 55024, or emailed to Travis Thiel.
The draft VRWJPO 2026 Budget and Watershed Management Tax District levy can be viewed online here. Paper copies of the draft VRWJPO 2026 Budget and Watershed Management Tax District levy, as well as requests for accommodations at the public hearing, can be obtained by contacting Brita Moore-Kutz at brita.moore-kutz@co.dakota.mn.us or 952-891-7967.
Virtual meeting access:
Meeting ID: 250 720 001 229
Passcode: VY65Jw35
Dial in by phone
+1 651-273-3070,,980027819# United States, Hastings
Phone conference ID: 980 027 819#
Vermillion River Watershed Joint Powers Board Meeting
Virtual meeting access:
Meeting ID: 250 720 001 229
Passcode: VY65Jw35
Phone conference ID: 980 027 819#
CANCELED: Oct. 23, 2025 Vermillion River Watershed Joint Powers Board Meeting
This meeting has been canceled due to a lack of pertinent agenda items.
Vermillion River Watershed Community Advisory Committee Meeting
Please note, the Vermillion River Watershed Community Advisory Committee (CAC) has elected to allow virtual participation at all its meetings in accordance with Minnesota Open Meeting Law (Minn. Stat. 13D). The law allows members to vote on business items via interactive technology as long as at least one member is physically present in the regular meeting location; all committee members can see and hear all discussion; members of the public at the physical meeting space can see and hear all discussion; and all votes are conducted by roll call.
Virtual meeting access:
Meeting ID: 238 541 410 095 9
Passcode: Y4V2Pw6v
Dial in by phone
+1 651-273-3070,,825537040# United States, Hastings
Phone conference ID: 825 537 040#
Vermillion River Watershed Joint Powers Board Meeting
Virtual meeting access:
Meeting ID: 250 720 001 229
Passcode: VY65Jw35
Phone conference ID: 980 027 819#
Public Hearing on Draft 2026-2035 Vermillion River Watershed Management Plan
In accordance with Minnesota Statutes 103B and Rules 8410, the Vermillion River Watershed Joint Powers Board will hold a public hearing on the draft 2026-2035 Vermillion River Watershed Management Plan (Plan) on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at 1 p.m. at the Dakota County Extension and Conservation Center. Members of the public will have the opportunity to comment orally or in writing.
An updated draft Plan will be posted no later than January 12, 2026, at bit.ly/vrw2026.
Vermillion River Watershed Joint Powers Board Meeting
Regular meeting of the Vermillion River Watershed Joint Powers Board. Virtual access link will be provided when available.
Meeting materials can be found here.
