{ "city": "Isanti County", "state": "Minnesota", "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/isanticountymn.gov/", "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.", "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/", "generated": "2026-07-23", "upcoming": [], "recent": [ { "date": "2026-07-21", "body": "County Board of Commissioners", "headline": "Isanti County Board to set public hearing for Lake Improvement District", "summary": "The Board of Commissioners will discuss establishing a Lake Improvement District on Paul and Elins Lake. The meeting also includes reviews of personnel actions, zoning recommendations, and a contract for parking lot rehabilitation.", "agenda_url": "https://www.isanticountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07212026-936", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.isanticountymn.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-15", "body": "Planning Commission", "headline": "Planning Commission subcommittee to hold zoning ordinance working session", "summary": "The Isanti County Planning Commission Subcommittee is holding a working session to discuss three specific ordinances. No final decisions are scheduled for this meeting.", "agenda_url": "https://www.isanticountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07152026-934", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.isanticountymn.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-14", "body": "Committee of the Whole", "headline": "Isanti County committee discusses highway plan and data centers", "summary": "The Committee of the Whole will review a highway department communication plan and discuss data centers. The meeting also includes an update on a regional jail meeting and miscellaneous business.", "agenda_url": "https://www.isanticountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07142026-935", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.isanticountymn.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-08", "body": "Planning Commission", "headline": "Isanti County Planning Commission to hear preliminary plats and permits", "summary": "The Isanti County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on July 8, 2026, to consider preliminary plats for three subdivisions and requests for zoning permits, including a rural tourism event center and a short-term rental.", "agenda_url": "https://www.isanticountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07082026-933", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.isanticountymn.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-07", "body": "County Board of Commissioners", "headline": "County board to discuss 2027 budget and approve final plats", "summary": "The Isanti County Board of Commissioners will meet to approve final plats for several developments, approve personnel actions, and discuss 2027 budget goals. The board will also hold a public hearing on a proposed wheelage tax increase.", "agenda_url": "https://www.isanticountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07072026-931", "minutes_url": "https://www.isanticountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07072026-931", "source": "https://www.isanticountymn.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-07", "body": "Community Health Board", "headline": "July 7 Community Health Board meeting cancelled", "summary": "The Isanti County Community Health Board will not hold its scheduled meeting on July 7, 2026. The next meeting is planned for August 4, 2026, at 9:00 am.", "agenda_url": "https://www.isanticountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07072026-930", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.isanticountymn.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-23", "body": "Parks & Recreation Commissions", "headline": "Parks and Recreation Commission to discuss potential park additions", "summary": "The commission will review budget reports and discuss potential land acquisitions for Maple Ridge Park Preserve and Becklin Park. The meeting also includes updates on the Springvale Development Grant and maintenance projects at Dalbo Park.", "agenda_url": "https://www.isanticountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06232026-928", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.isanticountymn.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-23", "body": "County Board of Commissioners", "headline": "Isanti County Board to discuss Opportunity Zones application", "summary": "The Isanti County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss an Opportunity Zones application. The board will also receive a predesign update on the Highway Building from Oertel Architects.", "agenda_url": "https://www.isanticountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06232026-929", "minutes_url": "https://www.isanticountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06232026-929", "source": "https://www.isanticountymn.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-17", "body": "Planning Commission", "headline": "Planning commission to discuss shoreland and tourism zoning rules", "summary": "The Isanti County Planning Commission will hold a working session to discuss proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance, specifically focusing on the Shoreland Model Ordinance and rural tourism.", "agenda_url": "https://www.isanticountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06172026-927", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.isanticountymn.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-16", "body": "County Board of Commissioners", "headline": "Board to discuss highway building funding, set public hearing for July 7", "summary": "The board will discuss funding options for a highway building project and set a public hearing for July 7, 2026. They will also consider an Opportunity Zones application, approve multiple final plats for subdivisions, and vote on renewing liquor licenses. Other items include contract amendments for health and human services and a videographer purchase using opioid settlement funds.", "agenda_url": "https://www.isanticountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06162026-926", "minutes_url": "https://www.isanticountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06162026-926", "source": "https://www.isanticountymn.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-11", "body": "Planning Commission", "headline": "Planning Commission hearing on five zoning requests including two plats and three permits", "summary": "The Isanti County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on June 11, 2026, to consider five land-use requests. These include two preliminary plats (Maple Ridge Pines and Black Fox Farm), an interim use permit for a Limited Rural Business selling utility trailers, a conditional use permit for a Rural Tourism wedding venue, and an interim use permit for a short-term rental. The meeting will be held in the County Board Room at 555 18th Avenue SW, Cambridge, MN.", "agenda_url": "https://www.isanticountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06112026-921", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.isanticountymn.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-11", "body": "Board of Adjustment", "headline": "Board of Adjustment to hear three setback variance requests on June 11", "summary": "The Isanti County Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on June 11, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. in the County Board Room. The board will consider three requests for variances from required setbacks: an entry canopy for Word of Life Ministries at County Road 6 NW, a cabin elevation for Anthony Helgeson at Francis Lake Shores, and a garage for Renae Hauge at Carr Street NW. Each request seeks relief from setback rules related to road right‑of‑way, lake high‑water marks, or property lines.", "agenda_url": "https://www.isanticountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06112026-920", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.isanticountymn.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-09", "body": "Public Health Commission", "headline": "Commission will approve March 10th minutes and discuss health funding updates", "summary": "The Public Health Commission will approve the minutes from its March 10, 2026 meeting. It will review the 2026 Public Health Awards process and plan for the 2027 awards during National Public Health Week. Updates will be provided on family home visiting, staffing, cannabis prevention grants, opioid settlement, and COVID‑19 funding which ended March 31, 2026. The meeting will end with general questions and set the next meeting for September 8, 2026.", "agenda_url": "https://www.isanticountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06092026-924", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.isanticountymn.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-09", "body": "Committee of the Whole", "headline": "Isanti County discusses park land acquisition and corrections plan", "summary": "The Committee of the Whole will review an update to the Community Corrections Plan. Members will also discuss the potential acquisition of land for a park.", "agenda_url": "https://www.isanticountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06092026-925", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.isanticountymn.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-02", "body": "County Board of Commissioners", "headline": "County board to approve contracts and personnel actions", "summary": "The Isanti County Board of Commissioners will meet to approve the agenda, review surveyor proposals, and consider personnel actions, contracts, and grants. The meeting also includes a public comment session.", "agenda_url": "https://www.isanticountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06022026-922", "minutes_url": "https://www.isanticountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06022026-922", "source": "https://www.isanticountymn.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-02", "body": "Community Health Board", "headline": "Community Health Board to hear opioid project updates", "summary": "The Isanti County Community Health Board will review an opioid-funded recovery initiative presented by Central Minnesota Jobs and Training Services. The board will also receive an update on the Isanti County Substance Use Response Network and the Opioid Council. Routine items include approving the previous meeting's minutes.", "agenda_url": "https://www.isanticountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06022026-919", "minutes_url": "https://www.isanticountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06022026-919", "source": "https://www.isanticountymn.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-26", "body": "Parks & Recreation Commissions", "headline": "Potential addition of Maple Ridge Park Preserve to county park system", "summary": "The Parks and Recreation Commission will discuss adding Maple Ridge Park Preserve and Becklin Park to the county park system. It will also consider the Springvale Development Grant and review the up‑to‑date budget report through April 2026. Additional items include program updates, spring burn season, and per diem policies.", "agenda_url": "https://www.isanticountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05262026-918", "minutes_url": "https://www.isanticountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05262026-918", "source": "https://www.isanticountymn.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-19", "body": "County Board of Commissioners", "headline": "County to consider zoning changes and parking lot replacement bids", "summary": "The Isanti County Board will consider three zoning ordinance amendments and award a contract for a Government Center parking lot replacement. The meeting also includes approval of personnel actions, utility permits, and claims.", "agenda_url": "https://www.isanticountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05192026-917", "minutes_url": "https://www.isanticountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05192026-917", "source": "https://www.isanticountymn.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-14", "body": "Planning Commission", "headline": "Planning Commission will consider amendment to Contractor’s Yard definition in zoning ordinance", "summary": "The Isanti County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on May 14, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. in the County Board Room. The meeting will include presentations of preliminary plats for several land parcels and a request for an interim use permit for a limited rural business. Commissioners will also consider amending the County Zoning Ordinance’s Contractor’s Yard definition and related interim‑use rules. A discussion of the Rural Tourism Ordinance is also on the agenda.", "agenda_url": "https://www.isanticountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05142026-914", "minutes_url": "https://www.isanticountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05142026-914", "source": "https://www.isanticountymn.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-14", "body": "Board of Adjustment", "headline": "Board of Adjustment to hear zoning variance requests", "summary": "The Isanti County Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on May 14, 2026, to consider two requests for variances to zoning rules. One request involves a setback violation for a ministry's canopy, and the other involves a septic system installation near a lake.", "agenda_url": "https://www.isanticountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05142026-913", "minutes_url": "https://www.isanticountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05142026-913", "source": "https://www.isanticountymn.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-12", "body": "Committee of the Whole", "headline": "Committee of the Whole to hear sheriff updates, SWCD", "summary": "The Committee of the Whole will receive a presentation from the Soil and Water Conservation District, discuss setting a date for the Employee Appreciation Lunch, and receive updates from the Sheriff's Department. The meeting concludes with miscellaneous items and adjournment. No final decisions are scheduled.", "agenda_url": "https://www.isanticountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05122026-916", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.isanticountymn.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-05", "body": "County Board of Commissioners", "headline": "Opioid settlement updates and health statistics review on county agenda", "summary": "The Isanti County Community Health Board and County Board of Commissioners will meet jointly. The Health Board will review 2025 public health statistics, discuss a SHIP mini grant, and receive updates on opioid settlement funds. The County Board will consider routine items including a database conversion quote, final plat approval for Westside Commercial Second Addition, annual dust control, and a Springvale Park grant.", "agenda_url": "https://www.isanticountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05052026-912", "minutes_url": "https://www.isanticountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05052026-912", "source": "https://www.isanticountymn.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-05", "body": "Community Health Board", "headline": "Opioid settlement updates and SHIP grant on health board agenda", "summary": "The Isanti County Community Health Board will discuss updates on opioid settlement funds and a Statewide Health Improvement Partnership (SHIP) mini grant. The board will also review 2025 public health statistics and introduce a new public health nurse.", "agenda_url": "https://www.isanticountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05052026-915", "minutes_url": "https://www.isanticountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05052026-915", "source": "https://www.isanticountymn.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-04-28", "body": "Parks & Recreation Commissions", "headline": "Commission will consider a possible 120‑acre addition to Maple Ridge Park Preserve", "summary": "The Isanti County Parks and Recreation Commission will meet on April 28, 2026 to review its agenda. Items include a budget update through March 2026, a discussion of the Springvale Development Grant, and a proposal to explore acquiring 120 acres for the Maple Ridge Park Preserve. The commission will also consider per‑diem policies and other routine business.", "agenda_url": "https://www.isanticountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04282026-911", "minutes_url": "https://www.isanticountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04282026-911", "source": "https://www.isanticountymn.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-04-21", "body": "County Board of Commissioners", "headline": "Isanti County Board to review road contracts and invasive species plan", "summary": "The Board of Commissioners will meet to decide on highway construction bids and a detour agreement. The agenda includes approvals for health and human services contracts and the 2026 Invasive Species Prevention Plan.", "agenda_url": "https://www.isanticountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04212026-908", "minutes_url": "https://www.isanticountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04212026-908", "source": "https://www.isanticountymn.gov/AgendaCenter" } ] }