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Department of Development

The Benton County Department of Development provides services related to the use and development of land as guided by the County’s goals and objectives within the Comprehensive Land Use Plan. The Department is responsible for the administration of Local, State and Federal laws and rules such as the Development Code, Wetland Conservation Act, Shoreland regulations and Flood Plain Management. The Department of Development offers assistance to create job opportunities, diversify the economy and increase the tax base of the County.

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- updated 05/22/09

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- updated 07/08/09

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Additional Contacts for the Department of Development

William Mayland, Assistant Director
(320) 968-5065
Email: william.mayland@co.benton.mn.us

Nancy Hoffman, Economic Development Director
(320) 968-5071
Email: nancy.hoffman@co.benton.mn.us

Karen Loehrer, Administrative Secretary
(320) 968-5065
Email: karen.christen@co.benton.mn.us

Mark McNamara, Wetland Conservation Act/Solid Waste Lead,
Environmental Officer, and MNWCA Officer
(320) 968-5074
Email: mark.mcnamara@co.benton.mn.us

Chuck Nelson, SSTS Lead
(320)968-5075
Email: charles.nelson@co.benton.mn.us

Ed Beck, Land Use Technician
(320)968-5068
Email: ebeck@co.benton.mn.us

Sean Moe, Land Use Technician
(320)968-5070
Email: smoe@co.benton.mn.us

 

 

 

Chelle Benson
Dept of Development Director

Benton County Government Center
531 Dewey Street
P.O. Box 129
Foley, MN 56329

Phone: 320-968-5065
Fax:     320-968-5351

Email:
chelle.benson@co.benton.mn.us

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