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Chisago County public meetings in 2025

43 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Thu Jun 12, 2025 · 18:00

County Board of Commissioners

Board to discuss TH 8 Reconstruction

The Chisago County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss the reconstruction of TH 8. The agenda also includes a review of bills and an environmental services and zoning report.

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Thu May 29, 2025 · 00:00

Board of Adjustment & Appeals

Board of Adjustment & Appeals meeting canceled

The May 28, 2025 tour and May 29, 2025 meeting have been canceled because there is no business to discuss or act on.

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Wed May 21, 2025 · 00:00

County Board of Commissioners

Board reappoints Joe Triplett as County Highway Engineer

The Board of Commissioners is reviewing several road construction contracts and grant agreements. The body is also considering a rezoning request and amendments to water management and work plans.

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Thu May 15, 2025 · 00:00

Park Board

Park Board to discuss Fish Lake Park plan and trail construction

The Chisago County Park Board will discuss the Fish Lake Park Master Plan, a regional designation application, and road construction for the Sunrise Prairie Regional Trail. The meeting also includes approval of minutes and updates on the Ki-Chi-Saga Concession Stand and SHIP Grant.

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Wed May 14, 2025 · 00:00

Budget & Finance Committee

Budget & Finance Committee to review year-to-date financial updates

The committee will review current year-to-date financial updates, including operating budgets, salaries, and fund balances. Members will also discuss the sale of county property and tax forfeiture matters.

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Mon May 12, 2025 · 00:00

Water Plan Policy Team

Water Plan Policy Team to review annual reports and invasive species programs

The Water Plan Policy Team will discuss water quality monitoring, groundwater scoping quotes, and the Lower St. Croix Comprehensive Watershed Management Plan. The body will also receive updates on aquatic invasive species prevention and lake level readings.

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Wed May 7, 2025 · 00:00

County Board of Commissioners

County Board to review zoning for equine businesses and PRO department remodel

The Board of Commissioners will discuss zoning ordinances for horse and equine training businesses in the Agricultural District and a remodel of the PRO department. The meeting includes several Health and Human Services recommendations and updates on state legislative funding shifts.

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Mon May 5, 2025 · 00:00

Lake Improvement District

Lake Improvement District to discuss 2025 budget and turnaround feasibility

The Chisago Lakes Lake Improvement District will meet to review the 2025 budget process and a Township Turnaround Feasibility Study. The board will also receive a spring channel and weir inspection report from Emmons and Olivier Resources Inc.

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Thu May 1, 2025 · 00:00

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to hold public hearing on rezoning in Sunrise Township

The Planning Commission will consider a request to rezone a 13-acre parcel at 37454 Vibo Trail from Rural Residential to Agricultural. The body will also discuss zoning map amendments and rural retail tourism and wedding venue regulations.

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Thu Apr 24, 2025 · 00:00

Board of Adjustment & Appeals

Board to consider septic system variance for Cashmere Properties, LLC

The Board of Adjustment & Appeals will hold a public hearing regarding a variance request for a property in Amador Township. The applicant seeks to partially replace or improve a non-conforming septic system located within the Floodplain Management District.

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Thu Apr 17, 2025 · 00:00

Park Board

Park Board to discuss trail updates and park signage

The Park Board will review updates on the Swedish Immigrant Regional Trail and the 2025 Capital Improvement Plan. The board is also considering new entrance signs and mountain bike course developments.

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✓ Decided: Park Board voted 4‑1 to keep Fish Lake swimming platform closed for 2025

The board unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the March 20, 2025 minutes. Updates were given on the Swedish Immigrant Regional Trail, capital improvements, concession stand, staffing, and entrance counters. The board voted 4‑1 to not put the Fish Lake swimming platform out for the 2025 season. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

Wed Apr 16, 2025 · 00:00

County Board of Commissioners

Board considers $271,920 contract for pavement markings

The Board of Commissioners will discuss road projects and consider several professional service contracts. Key items include a proposed agreement for retro-reflective pavement markings and a grant agreement for the TH 8 reconstruction project.

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✓ Decided: Board approved $3.97 M Local Road Improvement grant agreement

The commissioners approved the consent agenda, which included a $3,968,595.72 grant agreement for the Local Road Improvement Program and a payment of warrants totaling $690,943.66. They also adopted a new policy governing the Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment and Appeals, and accepted the Environmental Services Director’s Report. All actions were approved unanimously.

Tue Apr 15, 2025 · 00:00

Lake Improvement District

LID to consider beaver dam removal and trapping at Lake Ellen

The Chisago Lakes Lake Improvement District board will discuss managing beaver activity at the Lake Ellen weir to restore water flow. The board is reviewing proposals for dam removal and trapping services.

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✓ Decided: Board approved $36,550 beaver dam removal contract at Lake Ellen

The board unanimously approved a contract up to $36,550 for Peterson Companies to remove the beaver dam at Lake Ellen Weir. It also approved a $3,500 trapping contract with Andy Shoemaker and a $750 survey and easement exhibit by Widseth Smith Nolting & Associates. All motions passed with five votes in favor and none opposed.

Wed Apr 9, 2025 · 00:00

Budget & Finance Committee

Budget and Finance Committee to review 2025 financial updates and 2026 budget schedule

The committee is reviewing year-to-date financial reports, including operating budgets, salaries, and fund balances as of March 31, 2025. The meeting also includes discussions on the 2026 budget schedule and specific policy and contract items.

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Mon Apr 7, 2025 · 00:00

Lake Improvement District

Lake Improvement District holds annual meeting to approve dock supplies and AIS partnership

The Chisago Lakes Lake Improvement District will convene its annual meeting to approve minutes, financial reports, and invoices. The board will also consider new business items including dock supplies, a YouTube channel, and the 2025 Aquatic Invasive Species Partnership Program.

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✓ Decided: Board approves dock post purchase, YouTube page, and booth rental

The board approved the consent agenda, which included the March 3, 2025 minutes, the financial report, and invoice payments for listed amounts. They also approved purchasing new dock posts and hardware for up to $400. Additional approvals created a LID YouTube page and allocated $40 to rent a booth at Lindstrom’s Karl Oskar Days in July.

Thu Apr 3, 2025 · 00:00

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to discuss rural retail tourism and zoning map amendments

The Planning Commission will meet to discuss rural retail tourism and wedding venue regulations, as well as major home occupations versus equine permitted uses. The body will also review an ordinance issue tracking matrix and a zoning map amendment work plan.

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✓ Decided: Commission agreed on new setbacks, occupancy limits and noise rules for Rural Retail Tourism

The Planning Commission reached consensus to set a 100‑foot road setback and a 125‑foot setback from other property boundaries for Class 2 uses, and a 100‑foot road setback with a 250‑foot setback from all other boundaries for Class 3 uses. They adjusted the maximum occupancy for Class 2 events to 100 people, exempting staff and wedding parties, and eliminated the “Minimum Facility/Programmed Space Setback from Adjacent Developed Property” standard from the guidance matrix. The commission also added verbiage clarifying screening applies to Classes 2 and 3, allowed outdoor amplified music a maximum of two days per week, and updated class descriptions with examples and wording changes.

Wed Apr 2, 2025 · 00:00

County Board of Commissioners

County Board to review 2025 Assessment Report and health service agreements

The Board of Commissioners will discuss the 2025 Assessment Report and a Park Fund request from Amador Township. The meeting includes several Health and Human Services recommendations, including service agreements and a contract cancellation.

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✓ Decided: Board approved a raffle application for Almelund Threshing Co.

The board approved the submission of a raffle application for Almelund Threshing Co. at Maple Ridge Farm, authorized a $9,600 park‑fund request for Amador Township, and adopted a proclamation for Child Care Provider Appreciation Day. It also approved temporary liquor licenses for three venues, authorized a county engineer to attend a conference, and approved the creation of county VISA accounts. All motions passed unanimously with no opposition.

Thu Mar 27, 2025 · 00:00

Board of Adjustment & Appeals

Board of Adjustment & Appeals meeting canceled

The March 26, 2025 tour and March 27, 2025 meeting have been canceled. There was no business to discuss or act on.

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Mon Mar 24, 2025 · 00:00

Water Plan Policy Team

Water Plan Policy Team to review annual reports and invasive species updates

The Chisago County Water Plan Policy Team will meet to approve minutes, review annual reports on aquatic invasive species and water resources, and discuss updates on the Lower St. Croix watershed plan and wellhead protection programs.

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Thu Mar 20, 2025 · 00:00

Park Board

Park Board to consider Amador Township funding request and 2025 capital plan

The Park Board will discuss the 2025 Capital Improvement Plan and seasonal staffing updates. The board is also tasked with taking action on a funding request from Amador Township.

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✓ Decided: Park Board unanimously approves Amador Township funding request

The Chisago County Park Board approved its agenda and the January 16, 2025 minutes, both unanimously. It then voted unanimously to approve Amador Township's funding request. The meeting was adjourned by a unanimous motion. Other items such as trail updates, Wi‑Fi installation, and staffing were discussed but no further actions were taken.

Thu Mar 20, 2025 · 00:00

Planning Commission

Planning Commission Work Session canceled for March 20, 2025

The Planning Commission's Work Session scheduled for March 20, 2025, has been canceled because there is no business to discuss.

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Wed Mar 19, 2025 · 00:00

County Board of Commissioners

Board to approve $137,735 contract for I-35 interchange study

The Chisago County Board will consider a contract with Stantec for preliminary design of the I-35/CSAH 19 interchange in Stacy. The board will also approve a consent agenda of road projects, plat approvals, and bills, and hold a public hearing on property tax abatement.

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✓ Decided: Board approved final plats for Amador Meadows and Goose Lake Acres

The County Board unanimously approved the Final Plat for Amador Meadows and the Final Plat for Goose Lake Acres, creating new lots in each subdivision. It also approved a right‑of‑way plat for CSAH 19, an interim use permit for Larry Hansen, and payment of county warrants totaling $734,237.28. The agenda, consent agenda, and the Environmental Services Director’s Report were accepted without opposition.

Wed Mar 12, 2025 · 00:00

Budget & Finance Committee

Chisago County reviews 2025 financial performance and public safety spending

The Chisago County Budget & Finance Committee will review year-to-date financial updates, including operating budget comparisons and fund balance charts. The meeting also covers public safety expenditures, the 2026 budget process, and a discussion on a mini trucks ordinance.

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Thu Mar 6, 2025 · 00:00

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to hold public hearings on land use and platting requests

The Planning Commission will conduct public hearings regarding an interim use permit for an accessory structure in Nessel Township and a preliminary plat for three lots in Fish Lake Township.

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Wed Mar 5, 2025 · 00:00

County Board of Commissioners

County Board to review Health and Human Services reports and various contracts

The Board of Commissioners will discuss the 2024 Human Services Annual Report and potential staffing needs due to state legislative changes. The meeting includes a consent agenda for warrants, grants, and professional service contracts.

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Mon Mar 3, 2025 · 00:00

Lake Improvement District

LID Board to discuss channel property acquisitions and lake maintenance

The Chisago Lakes Lake Improvement District will review workplans for aquatic invasive species and phragmites. The board will also consider recommendations for real property and easement acquisitions for the North Center/North Lindstrom Channel project during a closed session.

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Thu Feb 27, 2025 · 00:00

Board of Adjustment & Appeals

Board to elect officers and hear variance requests for lakefront properties

The Chisago County Board of Adjustment and Appeals will elect a Chair and Vice Chair for 2025 and consider two variance requests for reduced lakefront setbacks. The meeting is scheduled for February 27, 2025, at 7:00 pm.

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Thu Feb 20, 2025 · 00:00

Park Board

February Park Board meeting cancelled

The Chisago County Park Board cancelled its February 20, 2025 meeting. The next meeting is scheduled for March 20, 2025.

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Thu Feb 20, 2025 · 00:00

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to discuss rural retail, wedding venues, and zoning maps

The Planning Commission will hold a work session to discuss specific land use and zoning issues requested by the County Board and Commissioners. The meeting focuses on reviewing ordinance tracking and planning for zoning map amendments.

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Wed Feb 19, 2025 · 00:00

County Board of Commissioners

Board considers eminent domain for CSAH 10 and new zoning map adoption

The Board of Commissioners will discuss road construction contracts and the use of eminent domain for the CSAH 10 Reconstruction Project. The meeting includes the adoption of an official zoning map and reviews of several preliminary plats.

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Wed Feb 12, 2025 · 00:00

Budget & Finance Committee

Chisago County reviews 2024 financial performance and staffing

The Budget & Finance Committee will review year-to-date financial updates, including operating budget comparisons, fund balance charts, and salary and wage reports for 2024. The meeting will also include a discussion on the 2024 Wheelage Tax and updates on county staffing.

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Mon Feb 10, 2025 · 00:00

Water Plan Policy Team

Water Plan Policy Team to discuss lake restoration and funding support

The Chisago County Water Plan Policy Team will meet to review letters of support for lake restoration and funding programs. The body will also receive updates on ARPA-funded lake management planning.

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Thu Feb 6, 2025 · 00:00

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to consider zoning map amendments and land use permits

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three land use and platting requests and discuss updates to the Official Zoning Map. The body will also elect a Chair and Vice Chair for 2025.

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Wed Feb 5, 2025 · 00:00

County Board of Commissioners

Board to consider creation of Chisago County Finance Department

The Board of Commissioners will discuss the establishment of a new Finance Department and review the 2025 Capital Improvement Plan. The meeting includes a Health and Human Services committee review of contracts and budget adjustments.

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Mon Feb 3, 2025 · 00:00

Lake Improvement District

Chisago Lakes Lake Improvement District holds annual business meeting

The board will conduct its annual business meeting to swear in election winners and appoint leadership. The body will discuss the 2025 budget, the Water Resource Management Plan, and workgroup assignments.

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Thu Jan 30, 2025 · 00:00

Board of Adjustment & Appeals

Board of Adjustment & Appeals meeting canceled

The Board of Adjustment & Appeals canceled its January 30, 2025 meeting due to a lack of applications or public hearings to consider. The session was originally scheduled at the Chisago County Government Center.

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Thu Jan 16, 2025 · 00:00

Park Board

Park Board to elect 2025 officers and review annual report

The Park Board will elect a Chair and Vice Chair for 2025, review minutes from December 19, 2024, and discuss updates on the Ki-Chi Saga Concession Building and SHIP projects.

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Thu Jan 16, 2025 · 00:00

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to hold public hearing on zoning map amendments

The Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing regarding the adoption of an official zoning map. The body will also discuss performance standards for rural retail tourism and the classification of equine businesses.

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Wed Jan 15, 2025 · 00:00

County Board of Commissioners

Board considers $3.69 million contract for CSAH 16 reconditioning

The Board of Commissioners will discuss and vote on several road and bridge projects, including a construction award for CSAH 16. The meeting also covers zoning reports, staffing for a substance use prevention grant, and various professional service agreements.

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Mon Jan 13, 2025 · 00:00

Water Plan Policy Team

Water Plan Policy Team to discuss lake restoration and invasive species management

The Water Plan Policy Team will meet to elect leadership and review water management projects. The session includes presentations on lake restoration and aquatic invasive species (AIS) planning.

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Tue Jan 7, 2025 · 00:00

County Board of Commissioners

Chisago County Board holds annual organization meeting

The Board of Commissioners is conducting its annual organization to elect leadership and establish 2025 operating guidelines. The meeting includes a public hearing on the 2025 fee schedule and discussions on the Capital Improvement Plan.

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Mon Jan 6, 2025 · 00:00

Lake Improvement District

Chisago Lakes Lake Improvement District holds annual meeting

The Lake Improvement District will conduct its annual meeting to review financial reports and invoice payments. The board will discuss aquatic plant surveys and fisheries reports, and address director applications for the 2025–2029 term.

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Thu Jan 2, 2025 · 00:00

Planning Commission

Chisago County Planning Commission meeting canceled

The January 2, 2025 regular meeting and the December 31, 2024 tour have been canceled. The commission stated there is no business to discuss or act on.

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