Land Management Agenda 04-02-2026

Notice of Public Meeting Committee: Land Management Committee Date: April 2nd, 2026 Time: 8:00am Location: 3rd Floor County Board Room, 407 S. 2nd Street, Alma, WI 54610 Remote Access: Join meeting here This meeting is open to the public, but portions of the meeting may be closed if this notice indicates that the committee may convene in closed session. The following matters may be reviewed, discussed and acted upon at this meeting, but deviations from the order shown may occur: Public hearing agenda—Rezone 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call of Members 3. Reading of notice for public hearing 4. Riverland Energy Rezone application 5. Public Testimony 6. Correspondence 7. Adjournment 8. Land Management Committee Agenda 9. Call to Order 10. Roll Call of Members 11. Review/Discussion/Action Public Comments Regarding Posted Agenda Items 12. Review/Discussion/Action Previous Meeting Minutes 13. Review/Discussion/Action An Ordinance to Amend the Official “Buffalo County Zoning District Map” – Town of Lincoln 14. Review/Discussion/Action An Ordinance to Amend the Official “Buffalo County Zoning District Map” – Town of Nelson 15. Review/Discussion/Action An Ordinance to Amend the Official “Buffalo County Zoning District Map” – Town of Mondovi 16. Review/Discussion/Action GIS/LIO Report 17. Review/Discussion/Action Surveyor Report 18. Review/Discussion/Action Director Report 19. Review/Discussion/Action Committee Chair Report 20. Review/Discussion/Action Public Comments Unrelated to Agenda Items 21. Review/Discussion/Action Next Meeting Date and Time: 22. Review/Discussion/Action Adjournment Date: 03/23/2026 Max Weiss, Chair _________________________________________ By: Lisa Schmitt, County Clerk Board Members: If unable to attend, please contact the Chair. If the Chair is unavailable, please contact the County Clerk’s Office at 608-685-6209. If the Chair and the County Clerk are not available, please call the Administrative Coordinator at 608-685-6234. Persons with Disabilities: Buffalo County shall attempt to provide reasonable accommodations to the public for access to its public meetings, provided reasonable notice of special need is given. If you require special accommodations to attend this meeting, please contact the County Clerk’s Office at 608-685-6209. Public Access to the Courthouse: The South Entrance will be the only access to the building after 4:00 p.m. Monday – Thursday and after 12:00 p.m. on Fridays. Persons who are members of another governmental body, but who are not members of this committee, may attend this meeting. Their attendance could result in a quorum of another governmental body being present. Such a quorum is unintended, and they are not meeting to exercise the authority, duties, or responsibilities of any other governmental body. ~ BUFFALO ~ COUNTY, WI ("" {Publish: March 19th and March 26th , 2026 in the Buffalo County News} NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE BUFFALO COUNTY LAND MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE AND BUFFALO COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Please be advised that the Buffalo County Land Management Committee will hold a public hearing to consider amending the district boundaries of the “Buffalo County Zoning Districts Map” at 8:00 a.m. on Thursday April 2nd, 2026, in the Third Floor Board Room, Buffalo County Courthouse, Alma, Wisconsin. A petition made by Riverland Energy, PO Box 277, Arcadia, WI 54612, requests changing the zoning district from Agriculture/Natural Resource 40 to Industrial pertaining to a parcel of land approximately 2 acres in area located in the SW ¼, - NW ¼, Section 6, Town of Nelson, Buffalo County, Wisconsin. Parcel #032-00124-0010. Changing the zoning district from Agriculture/Natural Resource 20 to Industrial pertaining to a parcel of land approximately 1.72 acres in area located in the NW ¼, - SW ¼, Section 10, Town of Lincoln, Buffalo County, Wisconsin. Parcel #018-00678-0000. Changing the zoning district from Agriculture/Natural Resource 20 to Industrial pertaining to a parcel of land approximately 2.21 acres in area located in the NE ¼, - NE ¼, Section 22, Town of Mondovi, Buffalo County, Wisconsin. Parcel #026- 00453-0012. Immediately following the public hearing, the Land Management Committee will take action making a recommendation to the Buffalo County Board of Supervisors, who will consider the ordinance/ petition for change in zoning district boundaries at their next regularly scheduled meeting on April 21st, 2026, in the Third Floor Board Room, Buffalo County Courthouse, Alma, Wisconsin. You are further notified that copies of the rezone petition are on file and open for public review in the office of the Buffalo County Clerk and the Buffalo County Department of Land Management for a period of not less than two weeks prior to the April 2nd, 2026, 8:00 a.m. Buffalo County Land Management Committee public hearing and the Buffalo County Board of Supervisors consideration, in accordance with Wisc. Stats. 59.69(5)(e). Buffalo County Land Management Committee ______________________________ Abigail Soderberg Buffalo County Department of Land Management Soil Map-Buffalo County, Wisconsin Map Scale: 1:1,570 Wprinted on A portrait (8.5" x 11") sheet. 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Please rely on the bar scale on each map sheet for map measurements. Source of Map: Natural Resources Conservation Service Web Soil Survey URL: Coordinate System: Web Mercator (EPSG:3857) Maps from the Web Soil Survey are based on the Web Mercator projection, which preserves direction and shape but distorts distance and area. A projection that preserves area, such as the Albers equal-area conic projection, should be used if more accurate calculations of distance or area are required. This product is generated from the USDA-NRCS certified data as of the version date(s) listed below. Soil Survey Area: Buffalo County, Wisconsin Survey Area Data: Version 19, Sep 10, 2025 Soil map units are labeled (as space allows) for map scales 1 :50,000 or larger. Date(s) aerial images were photographed: Jul 21, 2022-Sep 13,2022 The orthophoto or other base map on which the soil lines were compiled and digitized probably differs from the background imagery displayed on these maps. 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Source of Map: Natural Resources Conservation Service Web Soil Survey URL: Coordinate System: Web Mercator (EPSG:3857) Maps from the Web Soil Survey are based on the Web Mercator projection, which preserves direction and shape but distorts distance and area. A projection that preserves area, such as the Albers equal-area conic projection, should be used if more accurate calculations of distance or area are required. This product is generated from the USDA-NRCS certified data as of the version date(s) listed below. Soil Survey Area: Buffalo County, Wisconsin Survey Area Data: Version 19, Sep 10, 2025 Soil map units are labeled (as space allows) for map scales 1 :50,000 or larger. Date(s) aerial images were photographed : Jul 21, 2022-Sep 13,2022 The orthophoto or other base map on which the soil lines were compiled and digitized probably differs from the background imagery displayed on these maps. 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Box 492; Alma, WI 54610 | 608-685-6218 | Hours of Business 8:00AM – 4:00PM M-T|8:00AM – 12:00PM F Report to the Land Management Committee Zoning Districts Map Amendment/Rezone Application Applicant: Riverland Energy Public Hearing: March 13, 2026 Riverland Energy has submitted a rezone application to amend the Buffalo County Zoning Districts Map. The applicant seeks to rezone a parcel of land from Agriculture/Natural Resource -40 to Industrial and two parcels of land from Agricultural/Natural Resource-20 to Industrial. The parcel, PID# 032-00124-0010, consists of 2 acres of land in Section 6, Town of Nelson. The site has historically been used as a power substation. See the plat map and orthophotography for site information. The parcel, PID# 026-00453-0012, consists of 2.21 acres of land in Section 22, Town of Mondovi. The site has historically been used as a power substation. See the plat map and orthophotography for site information. The parcel, PID# 018-00678-0000, consists of 1.72 acres of land in Section 10, Town of Lincoln. The site has historically been used as a power substation. See the plat map and orthophotography for site information. The applicant proposes substations for light industrial work in the towns of Nelson, Lincoln, and Mondovi, with a petition map attached detailing parcels that abide by the Buffalo County Zoning ordinance in terms of width, size, and road frontage as stated in CH7(F) of the 2018 Buffalo County Zoning Ordinance defining the bounds of which to design an industrially zoned area. To further their development of the area to meet the standards set in the ordinance it is required that the land be rezoned. Soils: The site has historically been a power substation with gravel over soil. The USDA soil survey identifies the primary soil type of the parcel in Nelson as 501A, Finchford loamy sand, 0 to 3 percent slopes. With most of the proposed development on 501A. Mondovi-433B, Forkhorn sandy loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes. With most of the proposed development on 433B. Lincoln- 115C2, Seaton Silt Loam, 6 to 12 percent slopes. With most of the proposed development on 115C2. Towns Position On February 24, 2026, the applicant’s rezone application was presented to the Nelson, Mondovi, and Lincoln Town Boards. The requisite Towns Acknowledgement Form was signed by Town Chairmen, Brad Mickelson, Bradley Schmidtnecht, and Bruce Auseth, indicating each town’s position on the rezone as follows. The Nelson Town Board commented ~ on the Towns Acknowledgement Form, stating. “” in (Support/Denial) of the rezone. The Mondovi Town Board commented on the Towns Acknowledgement Form, stating. “” in (Support/Denial) of the rezone. The Lincoln Town Board commented on the Towns Acknowledgement Form, stating. “” in (Support/Denial) of the rezone. Public Comment: As of the drafting of this report the Zoning Department ha s not received any written, verbal or e -mailed public comments or correspondence that is in conflict with or in opposition to the proposed property rezone. Access: The parcel of 032-00124-0010 does not abut a public road, but is a lot of record created in 2008, it is 105ft from State Road 25, with easement from surrounding parcel owner Reta J Stewart. The parcel of 018-00678-0000 abuts a parcel also owned by Riverland Energy on and accessed by County Road E with approximately 171ft of road frontage. The parcel of 026- 00453-0012 does not abut a public road, but is a lot of record with easement through Teigen Children’s Trust of the surrounding parcel off State Road 37. Zoning Department Statement: The parcels of land are located on the West side of State Road 25, East side of county road E, and West side of State Road 37. The land use immediately surrounding the parcel is dedicated primarily to agricultural practices, initial zoning concerns pertain to road setbacks and proper use of zoning district. The rezone is being done to satisfy all zoning requirements as road frontage, lot of record, and distance from road center line were all checked by zoning staff and deemed appropriate. The land rezone proposed would abide by the Zoning Ordinance, and plans proposed for development with a preliminary view are within the bounds of the Industrial district. The rezone petition and the proposed use of the property is not in conflict with or inconsistent with the Buffalo County Zoning Ordinance or the Comprehensive Land Use Plan. BUFFALO COUNTY MINUTES Committee of the Board: Land Management Committee Date of the Meeting: Friday, March 13th, 2024 The Public hearing for the rezone was called to order at 8:00 a.m. Land Management Committee Members Present: Mr. Max Weiss, Mr. Chris Lindstrom, Mr. Robert Sendelbach. Mr. William Bruegger, Mr. Gary Stanton, Mr. Joe Bragger Others Present for All or Parts of the Meeting: Mr. Lee Engfer, Ms. Karina Obrien, Mr. Cale Severson, Ms. Abigail Soderberg, Mr. Ron Jasperson, Mr. Alex Dunlevy, Ms. Jacqueline Schneider, Mr. Dennis Bork, Mr. Steve Nelson, Mr. Bryce Lisowski, Mr. Bob Traun, Mr. Al Sheahan, Mr. Scott Werlein, Mr. Cleatus Foegen, Mr. Tim Holtan, Mr. Rob Sonsalla, Mr. Kelly Johnston, Ms. Carol McDonough, Mr. Dwight Ruff, Mr. Steve Nelson, Mr. James Hoffman, Mr. Brad Schmidtknecht. Online—Ms. MaryAnne McMillan-Urell, Ms. Danielle Schalinske, Ms. Tina Anibas, Ms. Lisa Schmitt, Mr. Joe Krumrie, Mr. Josh Rasmussen, Ms. Ashley Knudtson Reading of the Notice for Public Hearing for the Riverland Energy Rezone Application: Ms. Soderberg read the information that was published in the Buffalo County News on February 26th and March 6th Riverland Energy Rezone Application—Mr. Severson spoke on the application and the documents included in the packet. He stated the rezone of 3 parcels was to allow an industrial land use at 3 of the substation sites. Public Testimony Regarding the Rezone Application: Mr. Lisowski spoke in being on the Board of Directors for Riverland. He covered the need to stabilize the grid, with it being like buying a million dollar combine. You would like to use the combine all year so you can utilize the investment. He spoke in favor of the rezone. Mr. Traun spoke on the Town of Nelson not hearing anything about structures before they were installed. They have received a lot of complaints. They have not received a Towns acknowledgement form. Mr. Sheahan spoke on the Company being a Chinese company and not being able to find anything about them online. He was not in favor of the rezone Mr. Scott Werlein said that the company Anovary doesn’t exist but instead being Riverland under a shell corporation, who is trying to maximize profits. He spoke on hearing complaints from the public. He is against the rezone. Mr. Foegen spoke on being on the Board of Directors for Riverland. He spoke in favor of the rezone. Mr. Stanton asked about an environmental report of CO2 release from more coal burning. He asked about taxation and what about these is good for the County. He spoke on the fact the rezone should be tabled pending more information. Mr. Holtan spoke on the Company Anovary being a company they did an extensive background check on. The servers aren’t owned by a Chinese Company but by Anovary. Anovary is separate from Riverland and they each have their own fence and own key, and Anovary is not in control of the grid. He also spoke on his work on economic development for the area and capital interests being donated to Riverland and being used in the future for the community. Mr. Schmidtknecht spoke on being on Riverland Board of Directors and Chair of Town of Mondovi. He has not head and complaints and the Town is unofficially in favor of the rezone. Mr. Engfer spoke on tax benefits, the structures being a closed loop system and there was no environmental hazard identified when Wisconsin DNR was contacted. Correspondence Regarding the Rezone Application: Mr. Stanton handed out a series of questions/statements he had received Adjournment of the Public Hearing: Mr. Bragger made a motion to adjourn the public hearing at 8:29 a.m. Mr. Lindstrom second, adjourned. The Public hearing for the Ordinance Amendments was called to order at 8:32 a.m. Land Management Committee Members Present: Mr. Max Weiss, Mr. Chris Lindstrom, Mr. Robert Sendelbach. Mr. William Bruegger, Mr. Gary Stanton, Mr. Joe Bragger Others Present for All or Parts of the Meeting: Mr. Lee Engfer, Ms. Karina Obrien, Mr. Cale Severson, Ms. Abigail Soderberg, Mr. Ron Jasperson, Mr. Alex Dunlevy, Ms. Jacqueline Schneider, Mr. Dennis Bork, Mr. Steve Nelson, Mr. Bryce Lisowski, Mr. Bob Traun, Mr. Al Sheahan, Mr. Scott Werlein, Mr. Cleatus Foegen, Mr. Tim Holtan, Mr. Rob Sonsalla, Mr. Kelly Johnston, Ms. Carol McDonough, Mr. Dwight Ruff, Mr. Steve Nelson, Mr. James Hoffman, Mr. Brad Schmidtknecht. Online—Ms. MaryAnne McMillan-Urell, Ms. Danielle Schalinske, Ms. Tina Anibas, Ms. Lisa Schmitt, Mr. Joe Krumrie, Mr. Josh Rasmussen, Ms. Ashley Knudtson Reading of the Notice for Public Hearing for the Ordinance Revisions: Ms. Soderberg read the information that was published in the Buffalo County News on February 26th and March 6th Ordinance Revisions—Mr. Severson discussed the amendments of the ordinances for the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, Solar Ordinance, Uniform Addressing Ordinance, and Manure Storage Ordinance. Amendments for the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance include added data centers to conditional use industrial zoning and defining such. Also clarifying that nonconforming lots are not buildable but held for open space use. Amendment to the Solar Ordinance—adding language about the timeline for reassessing the bond amount to 5 years or sooner if deemed appropriate by the County. Amendment for the Manure Storage Ordinance—changing the due dates for the Nutrient Management Plan form March 15th to April 15th following a WDNR standard. Amendment to the Uniform Addressing Ordinance—removing the language that any driveway over 200ft that becomes a shared driveway shall become a private drive as this has not been enforced. Public Testimony—none Correspondence--none Adjournment—Mr.Sendelbach motioned to adjourn at 8:38, seconded by Mr. Lindstrom, adjourned. Chair Max Weiss called the Land Management committee meeting to order at 8:39 Land Management Committee Members Present: Mr. Max Weiss, Mr. Chris Lindstrom, Mr. Robert Sendelbach. Mr. William Bruegger, Mr. Gary Stanton, Mr. Joe Bragger Others Present for All or Parts of the Meeting: Mr. Lee Engfer, Ms. Karina Obrien, Mr. Cale Severson, Ms. Abigail Soderberg, Mr. Ron Jasperson, Mr. Alex Dunlevy, Ms. Jacqueline Schneider, Mr. Dennis Bork, Mr. Steve Nelson, Mr. Bryce Lisowski, Mr. Bob Traun, Mr. Al Sheahan, Mr. Scott Werlein, Mr. Cleatus Foegen, Mr. Tim Holtan, Mr. Rob Sonsalla, Mr. Kelly Johnston, Ms. Carol McDonough, Mr. Dwight Ruff, Mr. Steve Nelson, Mr. James Hoffman, Mr. Brad Schmidtknecht. Online—Ms. MaryAnne McMillan-Urell, Ms. Danielle Schalinske, Ms. Tina Anibas, Ms. Lisa Schmitt, Mr. Joe Krumrie, Mr. Josh Rasmussen, Ms. Ashley Knudtson Public Comments regarding posted agenda items— Mr. Holtan explained the background of the Bitcoin mining stations installed by the substations. Capital credits were discussed but unknown how much. Mr. Stanton questioned the visas or citizenship of installing workers and it was confirmed they had visas. He asked who installed transformers and paid for them. It was stated that Riverland installed them and Anovary paid for them and the time to install them. Mr. Bruegger asked about Towns Acknowledgement forms and it was stated the Towns have not received them. Mr. Bragger posed questions about when it becomes industrial versus private home. It was discussed that the boxes were energized and working. Question was posed as to the location of the boxes and was answered because it was close to the power and less electrical loss from the lines. Review/Discussion/Action regarding Previous Meeting Minutes: Mr. Lindstrom motioned to approve the minutes, seconded by Mr. Sendelbach. Carried. Review/Discussion/Action regarding An Ordinance to Amend the Official “Buffalo County Zoning District Map” – Town of Lincoln: Mr. Bragger made a motion to table the Rezone, second by Mr. Stanton, carried. Review/Discussion/Action regarding An Ordinance to Amend the Official “Buffalo County Zoning District Map” – Town of Nelson: Mr. Bragger made a motion to table the Rezone, second by Mr. Stanton, carried. Review/Discussion/Action regarding An Ordinance to Amend the Official “Buffalo County Zoning District Map” – Town of Mondovi: Mr. Bragger made a motion to table the Rezone, second by Mr. Stanton, carried. Review/Discussion/Action regarding An Ordinance to Amend “Buffalo County Zoning Ordinance”—Mr. Bragger made a motion to approve the Ordinance revision, second by Mr. Stanton-carried Review/Discussion/Action regarding “An Ordinance to Amend “Buffalo County Manure Storage Ordinance”-- Mr. Bragger made a motion to approve the Ordinance revision, second by Mr. Stanton-carried Review/Discussion/Action regarding An Ordinance to Amend “Buffalo County Uniform Addressing Ordinance”-- Mr. Bragger made a motion to approve the Ordinance revision, second by Mr. Sendelbach-voting yes was Mr. Max Weiss, Mr. Chris Lindstrom, Mr. Robert Sendelbach. Mr. William Bruegger, and Mr. Joe Bragger. Voting no was Mr. Gary Stanton. Carried. Review/Discussion regarding the GIS/LIO Report: Ms. Schneider spoke on the conference she attended and it was very good. She spoke that she will be updating the parcel fabric to the State soon. Review/Discussion regarding the Surveyor’s Report: Mr. Jasperson spoke on the remonumentation of Buffalo. It would cost around $95,000 to verify corners. Questions were asked about doing Nelson first. Review/Discussion regarding the Land Management Director/ County Conservationist Report: Mr. Severson spoke on attending the 73rd Land and Water Conference in Wisconsin Dells. It was an excellent conference and well attended. He asked if any Committee members would be interested in going in the future he would try to budget for that or try and receive a scholarship for a committee member to go. Review/Discussion regarding the Chairperson Report: none Public Comments Unrelated to Agenda Items—Mr. Werlein asked why the Towns of Dover and Belvidere do not get a say as the Towns are affected as well but already Industrial zoned. Discussion was held regarding public input for that. Mr. Garrett Martin stated that Cooperatives are not a public utility as per state statute. Conversations were held that there is no definition of Bitcoin operation. The Town of Nelson inquired as to the entire Town being rezoned to Industrial. It was stated that it is by parcel. Review/Discussion/Action regarding the Next Meeting Date and Time: The next meeting date and time will be April 2nd at 8am following the public notice requirement timeline. Adjournment: Mr. Stanton made a motion to adjourn at 10:14 a.m., Mr. Bragger seconded the motion. Adjourned. Respectfully Submitted, Cale Severson Land Management Director Buffalo County Ordinance Drafted By: A. Soderberg Department: Land Management Month/Year: March 2026 Fiscal Impact: Yes/No Committee: Land Management Com. Ordinance # __________________________ An Ordinance to Amend the Official “Buffalo County Zoning District Map” – Town of Lincoln Whereas, a petition for a map amendment/rezone of a parcel of land located in Section 10, Town of Lincoln, from ANR-20 to Industrial was received from Riverland Energy and; Whereas, official notice has been published in the Buffalo County News on February 26th and March 6th , 2026, and placed the same and application documents on file in the Land Management Department and the Office of the County Clerk for two weeks prior to March13th, 2026, and; Whereas, the Town Board, Town of Lincoln was notified of the proposed rezone and land use change and the requisite Towns Acknowledgment Form was delivered to the Department of Land Management stating that the proposed rezone was acted on by the Town Board with the Town Board Chair signing the form indicating ______ of the rezone petition, and; Whereas, a public hearing was held by the Buffalo County Land Management Committee at the Buffalo County Courthouse on March 13th, at 8:00 AM for the purpose of gathering public testimony regarding the proposed map amendment/rezone, and; Now Therefore Be It Resolved, that the Buffalo County Board of Supervisors hereby adopts and ordains as follows: That the Buffalo County Zoning District Map, Town of Lincoln; parcel #018-00678-0000, said parcel of land containing 1.72 acres more or less, shall be rezoned from ANR-20 to Industrial Zoning. Adopted at a duly called and noticed meeting of the Buffalo County Board of Supervisors on this ______ day of ____________, 2026. ATTEST: _________________________ _________________________ Buffalo County Clerk Buffalo County Chairperson BUFFAL ~ Buffalo County Ordinance Land Management Committee: _________________________ __________________________ Max Weiss William Bruegger Sr. _________________________ __________________________ Gary Stanton Robert Sendelbach _________________________ __________________________ Chris Lindstrom Joe Bragger BUFFAL ~ Buffalo County Ordinance Drafted By: A. Soderberg Department: Land Management Month/Year: March 2026 Fiscal Impact: Yes/No Committee: Land Management Com. Ordinance # __________________________ An Ordinance to Amend the Official “Buffalo County Zoning District Map” – Town of Nelson Whereas, a petition for a map amendment/rezone of a parcel of land located in Section 6, Town of Nelson, from ANR-40 to Industrial was received from Riverland Energy and; Whereas, official notice has been published in the Buffalo County News on February 26th and March 6th , 2026, and placed the same and application documents on file in the Land Management Department and the Office of the County Clerk for two weeks prior to March13th, 2026, and; Whereas, the Town Board, Town of Nelson was notified of the proposed rezone and land use change and the requisite Towns Acknowledgment Form was delivered to the Department of Land Management stating that the proposed rezone was acted on by the Town Board with the Town Board Chair signing the form indicating ______ of the rezone petition, and; Whereas, a public hearing was held by the Buffalo County Land Management Committee at the Buffalo County Courthouse on March 13th, at 8:00 AM for the purpose of gathering public testimony regarding the proposed map amendment/rezone, and; Now Therefore Be It Resolved, that the Buffalo County Board of Supervisors hereby adopts and ordains as follows: That the Buffalo County Zoning District Map, Town of Nelson; parcel #032-00124-0010, said parcel of land containing 2 acres more or less, shall be rezoned from ANR-40 to Industrial Zoning. Adopted at a duly called and noticed meeting of the Buffalo County Board of Supervisors on this ______ day of ____________, 2026. ATTEST: _________________________ _________________________ Buffalo County Clerk Buffalo County Chairperson BUFFAL ~ Buffalo County Ordinance Land Management Committee: _________________________ __________________________ Max Weiss William Bruegger Sr. _________________________ __________________________ Gary Stanton Robert Sendelbach _________________________ __________________________ Chris Lindstrom Joe Bragger BUFFAL ~ Buffalo County Ordinance Drafted By: A. Soderberg Department: Land Management Month/Year: March 2026 Fiscal Impact: Yes/No Committee: Land Management Com. Ordinance # __________________________ An Ordinance to Amend the Official “Buffalo County Zoning District Map” – Town of Mondovi Whereas, a petition for a map amendment/rezone of a parcel of land located in Section 22, Town of Mondovi, from ANR-20 to Industrial was received from Riverland Energy and; Whereas, official notice has been published in the Buffalo County News on February 26th and March 6th , 2026, and placed the same and application documents on file in the Land Management Department and the Office of the County Clerk for two weeks prior to March13th, 2026, and; Whereas, the Town Board, Town of Lincoln was notified of the proposed rezone and land use change and the requisite Towns Acknowledgment Form was delivered to the Department of Land Management stating that the proposed rezone was acted on by the Town Board with the Town Board Chair signing the form indicating _______ of the rezone petition, and; Whereas, a public hearing was held by the Buffalo County Land Management Committee at the Buffalo County Courthouse on March 13th, at 8:00 AM for the purpose of gathering public testimony regarding the proposed map amendment/rezone, and; Now Therefore Be It Resolved, that the Buffalo County Board of Supervisors hereby adopts and ordains as follows: That the Buffalo County Zoning District Map, Town of Mondovi; parcel #026-00453-0012, said parcel of land containing 2.21 acres more or less, shall be rezoned from ANR-20 to Industrial Zoning. Adopted at a duly called and noticed meeting of the Buffalo County Board of Supervisors on this ______ day of ____________, 2026. ATTEST: _________________________ _________________________ Buffalo County Clerk Buffalo County Chairperson BUFFAL ~ Buffalo County Ordinance Land Management Committee: _________________________ __________________________ Max Weiss William Bruegger Sr. _________________________ __________________________ Gary Stanton Robert Sendelbach _________________________ __________________________ Chris Lindstrom Joe Bragger BUFFAL ~