The Minnesota Supreme Court reversed the Minnesota Court of Appeals decision regarding the failure of the Cook County Board of Commissioners to make or issue written reasons when it denied a zoning application. The Court of Appeals held failure to issue written findings resulted in a violation of the 60-day rule, triggering the automatic-approval penalty. In its opinion reversing this holding, the Supreme Court determined the plain language of Minn. Stat. § 15.99 does not result in automatic approval for failure to issue written findings. As a result, the Court also overruled Demolition Landfill Services, LLC v. City of Duluth, 609 N.W.2d 278, 281-82 (Minn. App. 2000). Cook County was represented by Paul D. Reuvers and Susan M. Tindal.