A set back variance hearing for David Smith, for a new home at 16598 Carnelian Lake Rd,, Kimball, in the Hentges Lake Shore Division. Parcel #R20.11890.000/001 – Sec. #24 Twp 122 Rng 029. They are requesting a variance to allow the home to be built encroaching on the road right of way set back. This hearing will begin at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 31, 2007. The second hearing to begin at 7:30 p.m. for Annandale Rock Products requesting a gravel mining Interim Use Permit to open a gravel pit at Parcel #R20.11752.000/001 listed under Stearns Enterprises LLC at Sec 35 Twp 122 Rng 029. Both hearings will be held at the Kimball Area Fire and Rescue Hall, 300 N Elm St, Kimball. All persons wishing to be heard at this hearing will be heard at that time. Both written and oral statements will be considered. Written statements can be sent to 12670 Co Rd 149, Watkins, MN 55389. Terre Harff Clerk/Treasurer Maine Prairie Township Published in the Tri-County News Thursdays, July 19 and 26, 2007.