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\nAfter extended discussion about dust control Tuesday, the Brown County Board unanimously approved a conditional use permit application filed by Brian Domeier to allow expansion of Shirley\u2019s Park and Country Retreat from 24 to 70 campsites.<\/p>\n
A condition added to the application requires 300 feet of gravel road dust control for events with more than 100 people.<\/p>\n
Other conditions are recreational vehicles must have toilet and bathing facilities. If not, the operator would be required to provide a central building with such facilities.<\/p>\n
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Several letters praised the park, calling it a great community addition with live music, handmade items, meditation classes and caring owners and fellow campers.<\/p>\n
Several people who farm near the campground voiced concerns, mostly about dust control. Other concerns were about speeding on roads with agricultural machinery, storm shelter capacity and rapid campground growth.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe park looks nice and is kept up, but are we rushing through this?\u201d asked Tom Beranek, one of the speakers.<\/p>\n
Storm shelters are not required in county parks, said Robert Santaella, assistant zoning administrator.<\/p>\n
\u201cI think it should be looked into,\u201d said Commissioner Scott Windschitl of New Ulm.<\/p>\n
Musician, singer and songwriter Andrea Lynn said Shirley\u2019s Park has a brick storm shelter. She said park expansion to 70 campsites is a long-term plan.<\/p>\n
\u201cThere were 300 to 400 people in the park on Labor Day. We did dust control,\u201d Lynn said.<\/p>\n
Others talked about the value of Brown County farming.<\/p>\n
\u201cAgriculture is what made Brown County. The U.S. is losing ag land at an alarming rate,\u201d said Karen Sellner.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m a dairy farmer. I won\u2019t stop hauling manure just because campers are there,\u201d said Mike Sellner.<\/p>\n
Several farmers brought up farm tile lines.<\/p>\n
Commissioner Tony Berg of rural New Ulm said private tile lines require landowner agreements.<\/p>\n
\u201cSome of the lines are 80 years old, and may be crushed\u201d by larger RVs, said Lester Hillesheim.<\/p>\n
Brown County Attorney Chuck Hanson said private tile lines are private issues.<\/p>\n
Windschitl made the motion, which was seconded by Jeff Veerkamp of Comfrey to approve the permit.<\/p>\n