The Planning Commission serves as an advisory body that helps guide how our community grows. They review development proposals and long‑term planning items, including Conditional Use Permits, rezonings, subdivisions, and Comprehensive Plan updates. The Commission holds public hearings and shares their recommendations with the County Board, which makes the final decisions.

 

Meeting Dates

2026 Planning Commission Meeting Dates

 

Meeting Agendas, Packets & Minutes

In 2026, Steele County implemented a new agenda management system. To access meeting agendas, agenda packets, and minutes, please use the link below.

 

Regular Meeting

Regular Meeting

Regular Meeting

Regular Meeting

Regular Meeting

Regular Meeting

Regular Meeting

Regular Meeting

Regular Meeting

Regular Meeting

Planning Commission Members

Chair
Term 3, Expires December 2026

Gary Spatenka

Vice Chair
Term 3, Expires December 2027

Lee Queen

Member
Term 1, Expires December 2028

Dan Hansen

Member
Term 1, Expires December 2027

Jared Smith

Member
Term 1, Expires December 2027

Jason Gillis

Member
Term 2, Expires December 2028

Myron Pool

Member
Term 1, Expires December 2027

Steve Cole

Non-Voting, Ex Officio

James Brady