1. Request Summary

Planning Commission Meeting · 2026-07-21 · agenda_item

Westlund Excavating is requesting an Interim Use Permit to operate a new sand, gravel, and rock extraction site. The proposed project covers 39.5 acres located south of 130th Avenue N and east of County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 27 (200th St. N), near 210th Street N. The property is currently used for agricultural cropland and is zoned Agricultural General (AG) with an Aggregate Resource Protection (RP-AGG) overlay. The operation would involve on-site crushing, screening, excavation, stockpiling, and truck hauling, with an estimated 2,000,000 cubic yards of material to be removed over approximately 10 years. This item is currently under review by the Clay County Planning Commission. The project would involve site preparation for extraction, excavation, material processing, and hauling. Progressive reclamation is also planned. Contractors specializing in site preparation, grading, excavation, aggregate processing, and hauling could find opportunities. Suppliers of heavy equipment and materials would also be needed. Reaching out to the applicant early could provide an advantage before final plans and permits are established.

Project Area

39.5 acres

Estimated material removal

2,000,000 cubic yards

Anticipated operating period

10 year