Chisago County public meetings in 2023
5 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Water Plan Policy Team
The Water Plan Policy Team approved funding for three Citizen at Large members to attend two research showcases. The team also reviewed updates on invasive phragmites, grant applications, and the 2022 LSC CWMP Annual Report.
- Approved minutes from July 10, 2023 (6-0)
- Approved amended agenda (6-0)
- Approved up to $315 to fund 3 Citizen at Large members for the MN AIS Research Center Showcase and St. Croix River Research Rendezvous (6-0)
Lake Improvement District
The Board approved spending up to $10,000 to treat terrestrial phragmites and authorized a reimbursement for Eurasian Watermilfoil treatment. Staff reported that surveys found new invasive phragmites populations on Chisago, Lindstrom, and Center lakes.
- Approved spending up to $10,000 for Minnesota Native Landscapes to treat terrestrial phragmites (6-0)
- Approved $8,758.00 reimbursement to Chisago-Lindstrom Lakes Association for Eurasian Watermilfoil treatment (6-0)
- Approved amended agenda (6-0)
- Approved Consent Agenda including August 7 minutes, financial report, and invoice payments (6-0)
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission recommended approval of a Conditional Use Permit amendment for Flickabirds Resort to add a storage structure and update its legal description. The commission also heard a proposal for a new Rural Retail Tourism business called Wild Country Acres, LLC, though no decision was recorded for that item.
- Recommended approval of CUP Amendment for Flickabirds Resort to construct a 40’ x 60’ accessory structure and modify legal description (7-0)
- Approved meeting agenda (7-0)
- Approved August 3, 2023 meeting minutes (7-0)
- Approved August 17, 2023 special work session minutes (7-0)
- Accepted all materials and submittals into the record (7-0)
County Board of Commissioners
The Board approved a $200,000 ARPA broadband grant for Franconia Township and authorized up to $70,000 in ARPA funds for the Sunrise Prairie Regional Trail. Other actions included approving a final plat for Carlson Lake Overlook and conveying tax forfeit parcels to Chisago City.
- Approved $200,000 ARPA Broadband grant for Franconia Township (5-0)
- Approved Final Plat of Carlson Lake Overlook in Franconia Township (5-0)
- Authorized up to $70,000 in ARPA funds for Sunrise Prairie Regional Trail Project No. 13-SPT-23 (5-0)
- Approved conveyance of six tax forfeit parcels to Chisago City for public use (5-0)
- Approved Axon Enterprise Purchase Agreement for 2024-2026 squad cameras (5-0)
- Approved exempt gambling permit for Knights of Columbus raffle on Jan 4, 2024 (5-0)
- Approved lease agreement with City of Rush City for 325 South Eliot Ave (5-0)
- Accepted $2,300 in donations for fire suppressant devices and Children’s Water Festival (5-0)
Board of Adjustment & Appeals
The Board approved an amended request for Terry and Jennifer Pekula to exceed maximum accessory storage limits. The approved variance allows for a total of 2,239 square feet of storage space, including a new 1,000 square foot detached structure.
- Denied initial variance request for 2,439 sf of accessory storage (2-3)
- Approved amended variance for 2,239 sf of accessory storage at 12133 285th Street (unanimous)