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The Itasca County Board will consider a consent agenda that includes routine actions such as a resignation, a collective bargaining agreement, a tobacco license, a lighting contract award, and an agency agreement. The board will also address commissioner warrants, an employee expense report, and recognize National Pretrial, Probation, and Parole Supervision Week. An administrator update, committee reports, citizen input, and closed‑session items are scheduled for discussion.

• Accept resignation of Jan Noles from the Bowstring Airport Commission
• Approve the 2025‑2027 Collective Bargaining Agreement with Law Enforcement Labor Services Local 644 Sheriffs Office Sergeants
• Approve tobacco license for EverPine, LLC dba Rocket's Liquor Store at 45 E Highway 2, Cohasset, MN
• Award HSIP Intersection Lighting contract (SP 031‑070‑011) to PEC Solutions LLC dba Parsons Electric for $513,695.00
• Adopt Resolution Re: Agency Agreement No.1063834 and authorize signatures

County Board

The Itasca County Regional Railroad Authority will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and receive an informational update on the Mesabi Trail.

• Approval of April 14, 2026 meeting minutes
• Mesabi Trail updates from Sara Thompson

The Regional Railroad Authority approved additions to the agenda and the minutes from April 14, 2026. The board received informational updates on the Mesabi Trail but took no action.

• Approved additions/corrections to the agenda (5-0)
• Approved minutes of April 14, 2026 meeting (5-0)
• Informational update on Mesabi Trail (No action taken)

County Board

The Itasca County Board will hold a regular session including consent agenda items like a Taconite Environmental Protection Fund grant for the US Highway 2 trail project and a lease agreement with the Northern Minnesota Swap Meet and Car Show. Regular agenda items include employee recognition, commissioner warrants, scheduling budget sessions, a private well protection grant application, and discussion of long-term sites at Trailhead Campground. The meeting also includes an administrator update, committee reports, and citizen input.

• Adopt resolution for Taconite Environmental Protection Fund Grant Application for US Highway 2 Recreational Trail Integration Project
• Approve 2026 event lease agreement with Northern Minnesota Swap Meet and Car Show
• Schedule budget sessions (Commissioner Cory Smith)
• Private well protection grant application (Naesa Myers)
• Trailhead Campground long-term sites discussion (Kory Cease)

The board approved the regular agenda and the consent agenda, adopting the Taconite Environmental Protection Fund grant resolution and a lease with the Northern Minnesota Swap Meet and Car Show. Commissioners approved a warrant for $508,424.95. The board also approved the Private Well Protection Grant and authorized long‑term rental of eight Trailhead Campground sites at $900 per month for 2026. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved agenda amendment to add Item #6.7 (CEDA Quarterly Update) (5-0)
• Adopted Taconite Environmental Protection Fund Grant Application Resolution (5-0)
• Approved 2026 event lease with Northern Minnesota Swap Meet and Car Show (5-0)
• Approved Commissioner Warrants for $508,424.95 (5-0)
• Approved Private Well Protection Grant (5-0)
• Authorized long‑term rental of 8 Trailhead Campground sites at $900/month (5-0)

Planning Commission / Board of Adjustment

The Planning Commission will consider a conditional use permit for a commercial dog kennel in Stokes Township, and the Board of Adjustment will hear two variance requests for garage setbacks from water bodies and road centerlines. One variance seeks to build a 24'x28' garage closer to Johnson Lake and State Hwy. 38 than allowed; the other requests a 32'x36' garage closer to Peaceful Valley Road on Sand Lake. The meeting also includes approval of past minutes and a closed session for board education.

• Conditional use permit for commercial dog kennel (Chuck Goering) in W 1/2 of NE NW, Section 27, Stokes Township 60-27
• Variance from Section 5.6.7F and 3.8.1A for 24'x28' garage near Johnson Lake and State Hwy. 38 (Shea Marana)
• Variance from Section 3.8.1C for 32'x36' garage near Peaceful Valley Road on Sand Lake (Ronald & Kathleen Aho)
• Approval of minutes from 6/10/2026 Regular Meeting and 6/15/2026 Special Meeting
• Closed session for board education

County Board

The Itasca County Board will consider consent agenda items including a lease agreement and policy updates, then vote on a contract for the Fairgrounds Livestock Pavilion and receive an update on the Outdoor Recreation Plan. Other business includes commissioner warrants and a patriot award presentation.

• Approve earthen material lease to Hawkinson Construction in Section 7, Township 55 North, Range 25 West
• Award Fairgrounds Livestock Pavilion contract
• Approve revised Paid Family and Medical Leave Policy
• Approve donation of a computer to the City of Coleraine
• Update on Itasca County Outdoor Recreation Plan

The Board approved $2,321,859.11 in commissioner warrants and awarded a construction proposal for the Itasca County Fairgrounds Park. Additionally, the Board approved the schedule and public review process for updating the Outdoor Recreation Plan.

• Approved amended agenda (5-0)
• Approved June 23, 2026, meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including PFML policy and computer donation (5-0)
• Approved $2,321,859.11 in commissioner warrants (5-0)
• Awarded Sherman Building proposal for Fairgrounds livestock pavilion (4-1)
• Approved Outdoor Recreation Plan update schedule and review process (5-0)

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The Itasca County Board will consider routine items including the appointment of election judges for the upcoming state primary and general elections, the cancellation of a public hearing, and the approval of a lease agreement with the Itasca County Family YMCA.

• Approve lease agreement with Itasca County Family YMCA (09/01/2026 - 08/31/2029)
• Appoint election judges for August 11, 2026 State Primary and November 3, 2026 State General Election
• Cancel public hearing scheduled for July 7, 2026 regarding CSAH 60 highway easement
• Approve posting RFP for Brokerage Services to sell county-owned properties
• Receive bid recommendation for Bowstring SRE & AD Building Hangar Site Prep Projects

County Board

The Itasca County Board will hold a regular session on June 16, 2026. They are scheduled to discuss and act on the 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), a Construction & Demolition Management Plan final report, and a purchase agreement for land in NESE Section 22. The consent agenda includes contracts for bridge repairs, a forest road project, housing support agreements, and an Opportunity Zone resolution.

• Discuss 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)
• Award Forest Road project contract to Wabana Clearing & Excavating for $25,805
• Approve final payment for bridge replacement projects on CSAH 70 (Contract 67009)
• Consider purchase agreement for NESE Section 22, Township 150N, Range 29W
• Accept 2026/2027 Housing Support Agreements

The Board approved the 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Plan and several property transactions. Additional actions included approving job postings, warrants, and a forest land purchase agreement.

• Approved 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Plan (5-0)
• Approved $32,967.00 purchase of 40.7 acres of forest land (5-0)
• Approved $319,859.44 in commissioner warrants (5-0)
• Approved job postings for Public Health Nurse, Forester, and Engineering Tech (5-0)
• Approved employee expense reimbursements over 60 days (4-0)
• Awarded Forest Road project contract to Wabana Clearing & Excavating for $25,805.00 (5-0 via consent)
• Approved repurchase of parcel 89-036-3140 by Rajala Lumber Company (5-0 via consent)
• Approved Limited Use Permit for Highway 65 trail detour (5-0 via consent)

Planning Commission / Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will consider an amendment to a previously approved variance for a dwelling and deck on North Star Lake. The request involves changing the distance from the Ordinary High Water Level.

• Amend Variance #250818 for North Star Lake dwelling/deck setback
• Variance from Section 5.6.7 of the Zoning Ordinance
• Property: Part of Govt. 5, Section 5, Unorganized Township 58-26

Planning Commission / Board of Adjustment

The Planning Commission will consider a conditional use permit to establish a commercial dog kennel in Stokes Township. The Board of Adjustment will hear two variance requests: one for a dwelling and septic system setback from Long Lake, and another for a dwelling addition setback at Burnt Shanty Lake. The meeting also includes approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Conditional Use Permit for commercial dog kennel – W 1/2 of NE NW, Section 27, Stokes Township (Chuck Goering)
• Variance from OHWL setback for dwelling and septic system on Long Lake – Lot 5 in Unorganized Township (Dean & Lisa Carsrud)
• Variance from side setback for dwelling addition on Burnt Shanty Lake – Lot 3, Block 1, Burnt Shanty Lake Leased Homesites (Jon & Marcia Folven)
• Approval of minutes from the 5/13/2026 regular meeting

The Planning Commission approved variance applications for a new dwelling in Unorganized Township and a cabin addition in Balsam Township. A conditional use permit for a commercial kennel in Stokes Township was tabled for one month pending legal review.

• Approved agenda as amended (unanimous)
• Approved May 13, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled Chuck Goering conditional use application for a commercial kennel for one month (unanimous)
• Approved Dean & Lisa Carsrud variance for a 30x54' dwelling and advanced septic system (unanimous)
• Approved Jon & Marcia Folven variance for a 28'x12' cabin addition (unanimous)

County Board

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The Itasca County Board will consider approving the LELS 598 collective bargaining agreement and several routine consent agenda items, including a gravel purchase and an agreement with the U.S. Forest Service. The regular agenda includes employee recognition, warrant approval, and citizen input. All items are scheduled for discussion and possible action.

• Approve LELS 598 Collective Bargaining agreement
• Reject bids for SP 031-070-010 HSIP Intersection Lighting
• Approve use of UT 1 funds to purchase portion of a gravel stockpile
• Agreement with Harris Township for culvert replacement at intersection of CSAH 3 and Wendigo Park Road
• Agreement with U.S. Forest Service to crush up to 25,000 tons of gravel in Jessie Lake Pit

The Board of Commissioners approved a collective bargaining agreement for LELS 598 and several consent agenda items. Additional actions included approving commissioner warrants totaling $904,578.84 and rejecting road lighting bids.

• Approved LELS 598 Collective Bargaining agreement (4-0)
• Accepted resignation of Ken Lundgren from Water Plan Implementation Committee (4-0)
• Rejected bids for SP 031-070-010 HSIP Intersection Lighting (4-0)
• Approved use of UT 1 funds for gravel stockpile purchase (4-0)
• Approved culvert replacement agreement with Harris Township (4-0)
• Approved agreement with U.S. Forest Service for gravel crushing in Jessie Lake Pit (4-0)
• Approved commissioner warrants totaling $904,578.84 (4-0)

County Board

The Itasca County Board will hold a public hearing on an off-sale intoxicating liquor license for Resort 1941 LLC dba Sure Game Wilderness Resort at 52385 County Road 31, Wirt. The consent agenda includes routine items such as a gravel lease agreement with the DNR, approval of a service contract with ESS Brothers & Sons, and a bid award for County Project 2026-3. Regular agenda items include a legislative session wrap-up, discussion of opportunity zones, and approval of job postings for a custodian and chief deputy county attorney. A closed session is scheduled for Parcel ID 91-018-4200.

• Public hearing for off-sale liquor license at 52385 County Road 31, Wirt
• Gravel lease agreement LEAR000904 for Antler Lake Gravel Pit with MN DNR
• Bid award for County Project 2026-3, Jason Alstad
• Service contract with ESS Brothers & Sons, Inc.
• Closed session for Parcel ID 91-018-4200

The Itasca County Board approved an on‑sale and Sunday sales intoxicating‑liquor license for Resort 1941 LLC. It also accepted a resignation, approved warrants, job postings, opportunity‑zone rankings, a highway easement, a gravel‑lease agreement, and awarded a construction contract. All actions were adopted unanimously (5‑0).

• Approved On‑Sale & Sunday Sales Liquor License for Resort 1941 LLC dba Sure Game Wilderness Resort at 52385 County Road 31, Wirt MN 56688 (5-0)
• Accepted resignation of Christopher Kelley from the Personnel Board of Appeals Committee (5-0)
• Approved Commissioner Warrants in the amount of $162,696.80 (5-0)
• Approved job postings for one Custodian (Facilities) and one Chief Deputy/First Assistant County Attorney (5-0)
• Approved ranking of Itasca County Opportunity Zones #1–#4 for submission to the MN Department of Employment and Economic Development (5-0)
• Authorized Itasca County Transportation Department to acquire Highway Easement across Tax Forfeit Lands for State Aid Project #031-593-001 (5-0)
• Approved gravel lease agreement LEAR000904 with the Minnesota DNR for the Antler Lake Gravel Pit (5-0)
• Awarded County Project 2026-03 (Crushing, Hauling and Placement of Aggregate Surfacing on CR 252, CSAH 42, CSAH 68, CR 469) to Hawkinson Construction Co., Inc. (5-0)

County Board

The Itasca County Board will approve routine items including a collective bargaining agreement for the Corrections Unit and schedule a public hearing regarding a highway easement. The meeting also includes presentations on tourism and crisis response.

• Approve 2025-2027 Collective Bargaining Agreement - LELS 494 Corrections Unit-FINAL
• Schedule Public Hearing Re: Vacating excess highway easement on CSAH 60 on July 7, 2026
• Approve road easement exchange between tax-forfeited trust lands and Joan and Desi Sagedahl
• Approve Letter of Support for the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe
• Authorize IMCare Director to sign 2027-2029 HEDIS Statement of Work with Metastar

The Itasca County Board unanimously approved the 2025‑2027 Collective Bargaining Agreement for the Corrections Unit. It also approved a letter of support for the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe, sponsorship of two new ATV trails, and a road easement exchange. Additionally, the board authorized the IMCare Director to sign a HEDIS contract, scheduled a public hearing on a highway easement, and approved commissioner and health‑human‑services warrants.

• Approved 2025‑2027 Collective Bargaining Agreement - LELS 494 Corrections Unit (5‑0)
• Approved Letter of Support for the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe (5‑0)
• Authorized sponsorship of two new ATV trails (July 1 2026 – June 30 2031) (5‑0)
• Authorized IMCare Director to sign 2027‑2029 HEDIS Statement of Work with Metastar (5‑0)
• Approved road easement exchange between tax‑forfeited trust lands and Joan & Desi Sagedahl (5‑0)
• Approved Commissioner Warrants for $529,598.09 (May 27 2026) (5‑0)
• Approved ICHHS Warrants for $997,120.36 (5‑0)
• Scheduled public hearing on vacating excess highway easement on CSAH 60 (July 7 2026) (5‑0)

County Board

The Itasca County Board will consider a consent agenda item to award contract SP 031-070-010 HSIP for intersection signing and pavement markings to H&R Construction Co., pending County Attorney approval. The meeting will also include a legislative session wrap‑up, commissioner warrants, a presentation on the Sheriff’s Office Citizens Academy, and routine updates and comments. Portions of the meeting may be closed to the public.

• Award contract SP 031-070-010 HSIP for intersection signing and pavement markings to H&R Construction Co.
• Legislative Session Wrap‑Up by Chair Smith
• Commissioner Warrants presented by Gail Guck
• Sheriff’s Office Citizens Academy and Youth Academy presentation by Joe Dasovich
• Closed Sessions for confidential matters

The board approved awarding the SP 031-070-010 HSIP Intersection Signing and Pavement Markings contract to H&R Construction Co. with a 4‑0 vote. It also approved commissioner warrants totaling $263,638.48, again 4‑0. Additionally, the board voted 4‑0 to fly both the old and new Minnesota state flags on separate poles. All motions were passed unanimously among the four voting commissioners.

• Award SP 031-070-010 HSIP Intersection contract to H&R Construction (4‑0)
• Approve commissioner warrants $263,638.48 (4‑0)
• Approve flying old and new MN state flags on separate poles (4‑0)
• Approve agenda after pulling item #6.1 (Legislative Session Wrap‑Up) (4‑0)
• Approve consent agenda as presented (4‑0)

Planning Commission / Board of Adjustment

The Itasca County Board of Adjustment will consider two variance requests: one for a garage exceeding impervious surface limits and another for a septic system near a lake. The meeting will also include the approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Variance for 30'x40' garage on Siseebakwet Shores Rd (Hoolihan)
• Variance for septic system near Isaac Lake (Warzecha/Roxberg)
• Approval of April 8, 2026 minutes

The Itasca County Planning Commission/Board of Adjustment unanimously approved a variance for Rosanne and Matt Hoolihan to build a 30’ × 40’ garage with an amended setback, and also approved a variance for Thomas and Vanessa Roxberg to install a septic system 50 feet from the lake’s ordinary high water level. Both approvals included conditions—rain barrels for the garage and a mitigation plan for the septic system. The public portions of the meeting were closed unanimously.

• Approved garage variance for Rosanne & Matt Hoolihan, condition: install rain barrels (unanimous)
• Approved septic system variance for Thomas & Vanessa Roxberg, condition: obtain mitigation plan from SWCD (unanimous)

County Board

County Board

The Itasca County Board will discuss a Northeast Minnesota Regional Solid Waste Management Plan Amendment and schedule a public hearing for an off-sale intoxicating liquor license. The consent agenda includes a laptop donation to Morse Township. Other items include a legislative conference call, employee recognition, and a discussion on the Minnesota state flag.

• Schedule public hearing for off-sale intoxicating liquor license for Resort 1941 LLC at 52385 County Road 31, Wirt on June 2, 2026
• Approve donation of 1 laptop to Morse Township
• Discuss Northeast Minnesota Regional Solid Waste Management Plan Amendment
• Commissioner Warrants review by Gail Guck
• Discussion on Minnesota flag change

The Itasca County Board approved the agenda and minutes unanimously. It then approved three consent items: scheduling a public hearing for Resort 1941 LLC's off‑sale liquor license, donating one laptop to Morse Township, and submitting the Trail Capacity Grant application. All actions passed with a 5‑to‑0 vote.

• Approved agenda (5‑0)
• Approved minutes of May 5, 2026 session (5‑0)
• Approved scheduling of public hearing for Resort 1941 LLC liquor license (5‑0)
• Approved donation of 1 laptop to Morse Township (5‑0)
• Approved Trail Capacity Grant application submission (5‑0)

County Board

The Itasca County Board will consider a consent agenda including a $215,974 contract for pavement markings and approval of a settlement agreement for a property damage claim. Regular agenda items include a legislative conference call, a discussion on the Minnesota flag, and a proclamation for National Police Week. The board will also hear the Crisis Response Team annual report.

• Award 2026 Pavement Markings contract to Sir Lines-A-Lot, LLC for $215,974.10
• Approve disposition of obsolete Road & Bridge equipment via Hanson Auction Group
• Approve settlement agreement between Itasca County and Yeschick's for property damage claim
• Approve minutes and classifications from Itasca County Land Classification Committee
• Discussion on Minnesota flag and proclamation for National Police Week & Peace Officers Memorial Day

The Itasca County Board approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the April 28 session. It adopted a consent agenda that awarded a $215,974.10 pavement markings contract, approved equipment disposal, a property‑damage settlement, and land‑classification minutes. The Board also adopted resolutions proclaiming National Correctional Officers Week and National Police Week/Peace Officers Memorial Day, and approved commissioner warrants for $157,081.01.

• Approved agenda, moving item 6.3 and pulling item 6.5 (5‑0)
• Approved minutes of the April 28, 2026 regular session (5‑0)
• Awarded 2026 Pavement Markings contract to Sir Lines‑A‑Lot, LLC for $215,974.10 (5‑0)
• Approved disposal of obsolete Road & Bridge equipment via Hanson Auction Group (5‑0)
• Approved settlement agreement with Yeschick’s for property‑damage claim (5‑0)
• Adopted resolution proclaiming May 3–9, 2026 as National Correctional Officers Week (5‑0)
• Adopted resolution proclaiming May 10–16, 2026 as National Police Week and May 15, 2026 as Peace Officers Memorial Day (5‑0)
• Approved commissioner warrants totaling $157,081.01 (5‑0)

County Board

The Itasca County Board will consider consent items including a one-day liquor license, final payment for paving projects, utility easements, a laptop donation to Keewatin, an OHV trail agreement transfer, and annual road maintenance agreements. The regular agenda includes further discussion on an HRIS position, a watershed workplan and budget presentation, and a CEDA quarterly update.

• Approve one-day liquor license for Forward Health Foundation at Malbay Estate, July 31, 2026
• Approve final payment for Contract 60815 - Bituminous Paving Projects
• Approve utility easements with Lake County Power and City of Cohasset
• Approve donation of 7 refurbished laptops to Keewatin
• Discuss and possibly decide on HRIS position (Further Discussion on HRIS Position)

The Itasca County Board approved a one‑day liquor license for Forward Health Foundation, authorized the final payment of $2,866,420.43 for Contract 60815 (bituminous paving), and approved several utility easements and the 2026‑2027 road maintenance agreements. Commissioner warrants totaling $1,317,229.59 and health‑human services warrants of $2,170,513.84 were also approved. All actions passed with a 4‑to‑0 vote.

• Approved One Day Liquor License for Forward Health Foundation (4‑0)
• Approved final payment $2,866,420.43 for Contract 60815 Bituminous Paving Projects (4‑0)
• Approved two utility easements with Lake County Power and one direct county parcel (4‑0)
• Approved utility easement for City of Cohasset storm sewer (4‑0)
• Approved donation of 7 refurbished laptops to Keewatin (4‑0)
• Approved exception to Alternative Workplace Agreement for on‑call staff (4‑0)
• Authorized cancellation of County‑Club OHV Trail agreement and transfer to Swampsiders Snowmobile/ATV Club (4‑0)
• Approved 2026/2027 Annual Road Maintenance Agreements (4‑0)

County Board

The Itasca County Board of Commissioners will meet in regular session to consider consent agenda items including a tobacco policy update, liquor and gambling licenses, timber auction authorization, and a letter of support for the YMCA capital investment request. Regular agenda items include a legislative conference call, approval of commissioner warrants, reallocation of an HRIS position, and a presentation on the Northland Reliability Project. The meeting also includes administrator updates and committee reports.

• Reallocate HRIS Assistant (Grade 8) to HRIS and Leave Specialist (Grade 10) and authorize posting
• One-day liquor license for Great Tails Animal Rescue at Barn in the Woods Event Center, October 30, 2026
• Authorize timber auction sale on June 3, 2026 at Cohasset Community Center
• Letter of support and resolution for Itasca County Family YMCA Capital Investment Request
• Northland Reliability Project presentation by Mike Putney, MN Power

The board unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the April 14 regular and special sessions. It also approved the consent agenda items, which included an updated tobacco policy, a one‑day liquor license for Great Tails Animal Rescue, a gambling premises permit for Trailside Restaurant, a tobacco license for Pokegama Grill, authorizations for road‑improvement agreements, a timber‑sale notice, a limited‑use permit with the state transportation commissioner, and a YMCA capital investment request. Additionally, the board approved commissioner warrants totaling $1,145,048.01 and reallocated an HRIS assistant position. All votes were 5‑0 in favor.

• Approve agenda as presented (5‑0)
• Approve minutes of April 14 regular and special sessions (5‑0)
• Approve consent agenda items (tobacco policy, one‑day liquor license, gambling premises permit, tobacco license, road‑improvement sponsor agreement, timber sale notice, limited‑use permit, YMCA capital investment) (5‑0)
• Approve commissioner warrants for $1,145,048.01 (5‑0)
• Approve posting positions: reallocate HRIS Assistant (Grade 8) to HRIS and Leave Specialist (Grade 10) (5‑0)

County Board

The Itasca County Board will approve a letter of support for the Itasca County Family YMCA and settle tax-forfeited land sales to adjoining landowners. The meeting also includes public hearings, personnel appointments, and closed sessions on specific parcels.

• Approve letter of support for Itasca County Family YMCA capital investment
• Settle tax-forfeited land sales to adjoining landowners
• Authorize long-term rental of 5 campsites at Itasca County Fairgrounds for $700/month
• Public hearing on rezone application submitted by Tom Hammerlund
• Closed sessions on Parcel IDs: 91-018-1303 and 91-018-4200

The Itasca County Board approved the regular session agenda, adding items 6.10 (IRRRB Strategic Plan Grant) and 6.11 (Blandin Foundation Strategic Plan Grant). The board also pulled Item #5.1, which would have approved a letter of support and resolution for the Itasca County Family YMCA capital investment request, and approved the consent agenda. All three actions were approved unanimously (5‑0).

• Approved agenda with added items 6.10 and 6.11 (5-0)
• Pulled Item #5.1 (YMCA capital investment request) from agenda (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda as amended (5-0)
• Approved minutes of the April 7, 2026 session (5-0)

County Board

The Itasca County Regional Railroad Authority will meet to approve previous minutes and discuss a rail budget update. The County Board of Commissioners will also attend.

• Approve minutes from March 10, 2026 meeting
• Rail Budget Update presentation
• Next meeting scheduled for May 12, 2026

The Itasca County Regional Railroad Authority board approved the agenda additions and corrections with a 5‑0 vote. The board also approved the minutes from the March 10, 2026 meeting, again by a 5‑0 vote. A rail budget update was presented as informational and no action was taken.

• Approved agenda additions/corrections (5-0)
• Approved minutes of March 10, 2026 meeting (5-0)
• Rail budget update presented, informational – no action taken

County Board

The Itasca County Board will hold a special session on April 14, 2026. The agenda includes a leadership update from Commissioner Johnson. No other items or decisions are listed.

• Leadership updates presented by Commissioner Johnson

The Itasca County Board met on April 14, 2026. Commissioners received updates from department heads, which were recorded as informational only. No motions were made, and the meeting was adjourned without any decisions.

Planning Commission / Board of Adjustment

The Itasca County Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment will consider three conditional use applications, a rezoning from Farm Residential to Recreation Commercial, and two variance requests. The meeting will also approve the minutes from the March 11, 2026 regular meeting. Decisions will be made on land‑use changes and setbacks for properties in several unorganized townships.

• Conditional use for an extractive operation within 1,000 ft of a residence (S 662' of SW SW, Section 25, Unorganized Township 55‑27)
• Conditional use to add 53 sites to an existing campground (Lot 3, less N 726' of E 330', Section 30, Unorganized Township 146‑26)
• Rezoning from Farm Residential to Recreation Commercial (S 500' of W 540' of SE‑SE, less S 33' of E 120' of W 540', Section 13, Unorganized Township 146‑27)
• Variance for a 30 × 40 ft garage exceeding impervious surface limits and setback requirements (Lot 9, Block 1, Siseebakwet Shores, Section 19, Unorganized Township 54‑26)
• Variance for a structure lacking the required 30 ft rear‑setback (Lot 18 less N 264' and Lot 17 LYG NE of CO RD 227, Section 34, Unorganized Township 56‑26)

The Itasca County Planning Commission/Board of Adjustment approved conditional use permits for an extractive business and a campground expansion, both unanimously. It unanimously recommended the County Board reject a rezoning from Farm Residential to Recreational Commercial. Two variance requests were approved unanimously, while a third variance was tabled for further information.

• Agenda approved (unanimous)
• Minutes of 3/11/2026 approved (unanimous)
• Approved CUP for Kody Scherf extractive use (unanimous)
• Approved CUP for Cody Graupmann resort expansion (unanimous)
• Recommended rejection of Tom Hammerlund rezoning application (unanimous)
• Approved variance for Dan Fillbrandt/Hawk Const. structure (unanimous)
• Tabled variance for Rosanne & Matt Hoolihan garage application (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

County Board

The Itasca County Board will handle routine items in a consent agenda, including road overlay contracts, fuel supply agreements, and a racetrack lease. The meeting also includes a public hearing on a liquor license and a discussion on ambulance taxation.

• Approve racetrack lease with Grand Rapids Speedway Inc.
• Award road overlay contracts for CSAH 42, 43, & 79
• Approve fuel supply contracts for May 1, 2026 - April 30, 2027
• Public hearing on off-sale liquor license for Austin Rohling
• Discussion on Ambulance Taxation

The Itasca County Board adopted Resolution 2026‑22, setting the notice, online auction platform, and dates for the sale of grouped tax‑forfeited parcels. The Board also approved the regular‑agenda warrants for $318,034.28 and several resolutions recognizing National County Government Month, National Telecommunicators Week, and an off‑sale liquor license. All actions were approved unanimously.

• Approved consent agenda items (airport bylaws, fairgrounds lease, trail sponsorship, tobacco license, liquor licenses, monitor donation, SIEM request, CSAH contract, fuel contracts, utility easement, settlement resolution) (4‑0)
• Approved Commissioner warrants for $318,034.28 (4‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 2026‑22 authorizing tax‑forfeited land sale and auction dates (4‑0)
• Adopted Resolution proclaiming April 2026 as National County Government Month (5‑0)
• Adopted Resolution declaring April 12‑18, 2026 as National Telecommunicators Week (5‑0)
• Approved off‑sale intoxicating liquor license for CRTLR Management LLC, 48919 State Highway 38, Marcell (4‑0)

County Board

County Board

The Itasca County Board will adopt the 2026 Five-Year Plan for Highway Improvement Projects and authorize the use of unorganized township funds for the listed projects. It will also adopt resolutions to apply for grant funding for the US Highway 2 Recreational Trail Integration Project (2027) and the Moody's Creek Bridge Replacement and Trail Relocation Project. Additional agenda items include routine consent agenda approvals, updates from county divisions, and a job posting for two corrections officers.

• Adopt the 2026 Five-Year Plan for Highway Improvement Projects and authorize expenditure of unorganized township funds
• Adopt Resolution Re: US Highway 2 Recreational Trail Integration Project (2027) Local Trail Connections Grant Application
• Adopt Resolution Re: Moody's Creek Bridge Replacement and Trail Relocation Project Local Trail Connections Grant Application
• Approve tobacco license for CRTLR Management, LLC dba Frontier Sports at 48919 State Highway 38, Marcell, MN
• Approve 1‑year extension with Victory Automotive Services (formerly Jacks Auto) for oil changes and business name change

The Itasca County Board approved the agenda with added items, adopted the consent agenda, and authorized several financial and operational actions. Commissioner warrants for $198,831.10 and ICHHS warrants for $1,069,332.21 were both approved. The Board also approved posting two corrections officers and adopted letters of opposition and support on trail and grant matters.

• Approved agenda amendments adding items 6.8, 6.10, 6.11, 6.12 (5‑0)
• Approved minutes of the March 17, 2026 session (5‑0)
• Approved consent agenda items including Letter of Support for Hope House, waste fee agreement, Victory Automotive Services extension, tobacco license, 2026 Five-Year Highway Plan, and two trail grant resolutions (5‑0)
• Approved Commissioner Warrants totaling $198,831.10 (5‑0)
• Approved ICHHS Warrants totaling $1,069,332.21 (5‑0)
• Approved posting two Corrections Officers for the Sheriff’s Department (5‑0)
• Approved Letter of Opposition to the Trail Bill (5‑0)
• Approved Letter of Support for the Expanded Organics Management Infrastructure grant opportunity (5‑0)

County Board

The Itasca County Board of Commissioners will consider adopting a five-year highway improvement plan and authorizing the use of unorganized township funds. The board will also review contracts for software and professional design services.

• Adoption of the 2026 Five-Year Plan for Highway Improvement Projects
• Professional services contract for Kismet Consulting, Inc. for $31,500 regarding US Highway 2 Recreational Trail Integration
• Scheduling of a public hearing on April 7, 2026, for an off sale intoxicating liquor license for CRTLR Management, LLC
• Approval of a new 3 year Microsoft Enterprise Agreement
• Presentation of the 2025 Body-Worn Camera Audit Report

The board approved its agenda and the minutes from the March 10 meeting, then adopted a consent agenda that accepted a resignation, scheduled a liquor‑license hearing, approved a Microsoft Enterprise Agreement, a $31,500 contract with Kismet Consulting, and a letter of support for Essentia Health. It also approved commissioner warrants totaling $1,015,090.27, authorized a Home and Community Based Specialist position, and approved travel for four sheriff’s‑office employees to a conference in Nashville.

• Approved agenda (5‑0)
• Approved March 10, 2026 minutes (5‑0)
• Approved consent agenda items: resignation acceptance, liquor‑license hearing schedule, Microsoft Enterprise Agreement, $31,500 Kismet Consulting contract, and Essentia Health support letter (5‑0)
• Approved commissioner warrants for $1,015,090.27 (5‑0)
• Approved posting of Home and Community Based Specialist position (5‑0)
• Approved travel for four sheriff’s employees to All Rise conference in Nashville (5‑0)

Planning Commission / Board of Adjustment

The Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment will consider a variance from Section 3.4 of the Zoning Ordinance to allow a 30’x40’ garage that exceeds the allowable impervious surface on Lot 9, Block 1, Siseebakwet Shores. They will also review two conditional use applications: a temporary borrow pit in the Shoreland Overlay District of Sand Creek and an online sales site for used vehicles. The meeting includes approval of the 1/14/2026 minutes and a Water Plan Implementation Committee report.

• Approve minutes of the 1/14/2026 Regular Meeting
• Conditional use for a temporary borrow pit in the Shoreland Overlay District of Sand Creek, Natural Environment 1 Class (Section 9, Unorganized Township 55-23)
• Conditional use for online sales of used auto/truck/motorcycle/RV (Section 11, Unorganized Township 54-26)
• Variance from Section 3.4 of the Zoning Ordinance for a 30’x40’ garage exceeding impervious surface (Lot 9, Block 1, Siseebakwet Shores, Section 19, Unorganized Township 54-26)
• Water Plan Implementation Committee (WPIC) report

The agenda was amended to table the Hoolihan variance until the April 8 meeting and to withdraw the Reiman conditional use permit, both motions passing unanimously. Minutes from the January 14 hearing were approved unanimously. The commission then approved the conditional use permit for a temporary borrow pit to support a new Minnesota Power substation, also by unanimous vote.

• Agenda amended: Hoolihan variance tabled until 4/8/2026 (unanimous)
• Agenda amended: Reiman CUP withdrawn as requested (unanimous)
• Minutes of 1/14/2026 hearing approved (unanimous)
• Approved temporary borrow pit conditional use permit (unanimous)
• Closed public portion of meeting (unanimous)

County Board

The Itasca County Regional Railroad Authority will meet to approve minutes from December 2025 and discuss three agreements: a Rail Use and Operations Agreement, a Tailings Pipeline Bridge Agreement, and the Mesabi Trail reconstruction from Bovey to Taconite.

• Approve minutes of Dec. 16, 2025 meeting
• Rail Use and Operations Agreement
• Tailings Pipeline Bridge Agreement
• Mesabi Trail - Bovey to Taconite Reconstruction

The Itasca County Regional Railroad Authority Board approved adding additional information to Item #4.2 (Tailings Pipeline Bridge Agreement) and adopted the amendment unanimously (5‑0). The board also unanimously approved the minutes from the December 16, 2025 Regional Rail Authority meeting. Additionally, the board unanimously approved the Rail Use and Operations Agreement between ICRRA and Mesabi Rail, LLC, authorizing the chairperson and clerk to sign the agreement.

• Approved addition and amendment to Item #4.2 Tailings Pipeline Bridge Agreement (5-0)
• Approved minutes of Dec 16, 2025 Regional Rail Authority meeting (5-0)
• Approved Rail Use and Operations Agreement with Mesabi Rail, LLC (5-0)

County Board

The Itasca County Board will consider several routine items, including a reappointment of the County Engineer and a sponsor agreement for a Safe Routes to School project. It will also vote on out‑of‑state travel for public health staff, a public health vaccine billing policy, and a request to exempt properties in the Swan Lake Sewer District from certain sewage treatment requirements. Additional agenda items include a legislative conference call, employee recognition, administrator updates, committee reports, and commissioner comments.

• Reappointment of Karin Grandia as Itasca County Engineer (May 16, 2026 – May 15, 2030)
• Sponsor Agreement with the City of Deer River for the 2027 Safe Routes to School Project
• Approval of out‑of‑state travel for Public Health staff
• Approval of Itasca County Public Health Vaccine Billing Policy
• Exempting properties within the Swan Lake Sewer District from subsurface sewage treatment requirements

The Itasca County Board approved the reappointment of Engineer Karin Grandia for a four‑year term and authorized signatures on the Deer River Safe Routes to School sponsor agreement. It also approved out‑of‑state travel for public health staff, the county public health vaccine billing policy, and a resolution exempting Swan Lake Sewer District properties from subsurface sewage treatment requirements for five years. All actions were approved unanimously (5‑0).

• Reappointed Karin Grandia as County Engineer (5‑0)
• Authorized signatures on Deer River Safe Routes to School sponsor agreement (5‑0)
• Approved travel to Nashville, TN for public health staff (5‑0)
• Approved Itasca County Public Health Vaccine Billing Policy (5‑0)
• Adopted resolution exempting Swan Lake Sewer District properties from subsurface sewage treatment requirements for five years (5‑0)

County Board

The Itasca County Board will meet to approve routine consent agenda items, including a State Airport Fund Grant Agreement and a premises permit for a bar. The board will also hold a public hearing on an off-sale liquor license and consider a TED account request.

• Approve State Airport Fund Grant Agreement 9Y0-A3115-17
• Authorize donation of 23 books to Itasca County Historical Society
• Approve LG214 Premises Permit for Hayslip's Corner Bar (43867 State Hwy 286)
• Public Hearing: Off-Sale Liquor License for Austin Rohling
• TED Account Request, Commissioner Johnson

The Itasca County Board approved its agenda and minutes unanimously. It approved several consent‑agenda items, including a State Airport Fund grant agreement, a donation of 23 books, a gambling permit for Hayslip's Corner Bar, and two trail‑related grant resolutions. The board also approved commissioner warrants for $364,544.01, a TED account request for $12,500, and issued an off‑sale liquor license to Probasca Group LLC.

• Approved agenda (5‑0)
• Approved minutes of Feb. 24, 2026 session (5‑0)
• Approved consent agenda items: State Airport Fund Grant Agreement, donation of 23 books, LG214 gambling permit for Hayslip's Corner Bar, amended Federal Recreational Trails Program Grant resolution, Recreational Trail Integration Project Development Partnership Grant (each 5‑0)
• Approved commissioner warrants for $364,544.01 (5‑0)
• Approved off‑sale liquor license for Probasca Group LLC, dba Trailside Restaurant and Bar at 29314 County Road 52 (5‑0)
• Approved TED account request for $12,500 (5‑0)
• Approved Resolution 2026‑16 (State Airport Fund Grant Agreement) (5‑0)
• Approved Resolution 2026‑17 (Recreational Trail Integration Project Development Partnership Grant) (5‑0)

County Board

The Itasca County Board of Commissioners will consider awarding a construction contract for a shared use trail and roadway lighting. The board will also review staffing requests and discuss the SWCD AIS Program budget.

• Award City of Deer River Shared Use Trail and Roadway Lighting project to TNT Construction Group, LLC for $1,222,750.00
• Contract between IMCare and Borealis Health, PLLC
• Crossing Surface Installation Agreement between Itasca County and BNSF
• Approval to post positions for two District Foresters, one Environmental Specialist, one Assistant County Attorney, and one Legal Secretary
• US Highway 2 Recreational Trail Integration Project (2027) Federal Recreational Trails Program Grant Application

The board approved the meeting agenda and the prior meeting minutes, each by a 4‑to‑0 vote. It approved commissioner warrants totaling $2,177,619.31 and health‑human services warrants of $1,240,765.26, both 4‑to‑0. The board approved posting several county positions, the FY 2027 budget, and scheduled a special session on leadership updates, all by 4‑to‑0 votes. It adopted Resolution 2026‑15 to pursue a US Highway 2 recreational trail integration grant, also approved 4‑to‑0.

• Approved agenda (items 6.2, 6.9) (4‑0)
• Approved minutes of Feb 17, 2026 (4‑0)
• Approved consent agenda (4‑0)
• Approved commissioner warrants for $2,177,619.31 (4‑0)
• Approved ICHHS warrants for $1,240,765.26 (4‑0)
• Approved posting of two District Foresters, one Environmental Specialist, one Assistant County Attorney, one Legal Secretary (4‑0)
• Approved FY 2027 budget (4‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 2026‑15 for US Highway 2 recreational trail integration project (4‑0)

County Board

The Board will approve its Consent Agenda, which includes awarding a $73,314 site‑preparation contract to Future Forests Inc. and a $20,164.17 tree‑planting contract to Thomas Forestry. It will also adopt resolutions for two Federal Recreational Trails Program grant applications covering the Blackberry Snowmobile Trail – Warba Project and the UPM/Blandin ATV/OHM Trail and Driftskipper Snowmobile Trail. Additional regular‑agenda items include job postings, a 5‑year highway improvement plan presentation, and a memorandum of agreement for the Little Fork Watershed.

• Award 2026 Site Preparation Contract to Future Forests Inc. – $73,314.00 (Forest Resources Fund 12)
• Award 2026 Tree Planting Contract to Thomas Forestry – $20,164.17 (Forest Resources Fund 12)
• Adopt resolution for Blackberry Snowmobile Trail – Warba Project FRTP grant application
• Adopt resolution for UPM/Blandin ATV/OHM Trail & Driftskipper Snowmobile Trail FRTP grant application
• Post job openings: Highway Maintenance Worker, Assistant County Attorney, Legal Secretary

The board approved the Federal Recreational Trails Program grant application for the UPM/Blandin ATV/OHM and Driftskipper Snowmobile trails (3‑0). It also approved a site‑preparation contract with Future Forests Inc. for $73,314 and a tree‑planting contract with Thomas Forestry for $20,164.17 (both 3‑0). Commissioner warrants totaling $1,321,123.21 were authorized (3‑0). The city of Cook was added as a formal member to the Little Fork Watershed MOU (3‑0).

• Approved Federal Recreational Trails Program grant application (3‑0)
• Awarded Site Preparation Contract to Future Forests Inc. for $73,314 (3‑0)
• Awarded Tree Planting Contract to Thomas Forestry for $20,164.17 (3‑0)
• Authorized Commissioner Warrants for $1,321,123.21 (3‑0)
• Added city of Cook as formal member to Little Fork Watershed MOU (3‑0)
• Approved posting of Highway Maintenance Worker (3‑0)
• Approved extended Letter of Understanding with AFSCME Local 1626 (3‑0)
• Adopted Resolution authorizing acceptance of the Federal Trails grant (3‑0)

County Board

County Board

The Itasca County Board will consider several routine consent‑agenda items and regular agenda business, including employee recognition, commissioner warrants, and job postings. It will discuss a contract for defense counsel for the Mental Health and Wellness Courts and review an application to the Bowstring Airport Commission. A public hearing is being scheduled for an off‑sale intoxicating liquor license for Probasco Group LLC dba Trailside Restaurant and Bar at 29314 County Road 52, Bigfork. Two closed‑session items will address parcel ID 91‑018‑1303 and ongoing labor negotiations.

• Schedule public hearing for off‑sale intoxicating liquor license for Probasco Group LLC dba Trailside Restaurant and Bar, 29314 County Road 52, Bigfork (hearing set for March 3, 2026)
• Contract for Defense Counsel – Mental Health Court and Wellness Court
• Application – Bowstring Airport Commission
• Authorize submission of Blandin Foundation Grant Re: Bowstring Airport Upgrades 2026
• Closed session to discuss parcel ID 91-018-1303

The board approved the consent agenda, which included authorizing a Blandin Foundation grant for Bowstring Airport upgrades, scheduling a public hearing on a liquor license for Probasco Group, and adopting the MnDOT Detour Agreement No. 1061329. It also approved commissioner warrants for $247,617.96, posted two Health and Human Services jobs, authorized defense counsel for the Mental Health and Wellness Courts, appointed K. Uhlenhopp to the Bowstring Airport Commission, and opened a closed session for parcel 91‑018‑1303.

• Authorized submission of Blandin Foundation Grant for Bowstring Airport upgrades (4-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for Probasco Group liquor license (4-0)
• Adopted MnDOT Detour Agreement No. 1061329 (4-0)
• Approved commissioner warrants totaling $247,617.96 (4-0)
• Approved posting of two Health and Human Services positions (4-0)
• Approved contract for defense counsel in Mental Health and Wellness Courts (4-0)
• Approved appointment of K. Uhlenhopp to Bowstring Airport Commission (4-0)
• Approved closed-session on parcel ID 91‑018‑1303 (4-0)

County Board

The Itasca County Board will approve the minutes of the Jan. 27, 2026 regular session and accept the minutes of the Jan. 8, 2026 HHS Advisory Committee. It will adopt a consent agenda that reduces the retainage for the CSAH 70 Bridge Replacement projects (SP 031-670-009 & SAP 031-670-010) to $27,108.74. Additional actions include commissioner warrants, approval of job postings for a social worker and an eligibility specialist, scheduling the 2026 County Board of Appeal and Equalization, and discussion of project labor agreements. The meeting will also include an administrator update, committee reports, commissioner comments, and may have closed‑session items.

• Reduce retainage for CSAH 70 Bridge Replacement projects to $27,108.74
• Approve job postings – Social Worker (Family Services) and Eligibility Specialist
• Schedule the 2026 County Board of Appeal and Equalization
• Discuss Project Labor Agreements
• Commissioner Warrants (Gail Guck)

The board approved an amendment to reconsider RBA #2025-734 and adopted the minutes of the January 27 session. It approved the consent agenda, which reduced bridge retainage to $27,108.74, authorized $506,555.21 in commissioner warrants, and authorized two new staff positions. The board also set the date for the 2026 Board of Appeals meeting and directed Transportation to use project labor agreements for specific road projects while waiving them for others.

• Approved agenda amendment to reconsider RBA #2025-734 (5-0)
• Approved minutes of the Jan 27, 2026 regular session (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda, reducing bridge retainage to $27,108.74 (5-0)
• Approved commissioner warrants check for $506,555.21 (5-0)
• Approved posting of one Eligibility Specialist and one Social Worker (5-0)
• Approved scheduling of 2026 Board of Appeals meeting for June 15 (5-0)
• Directed Transportation to use Project Labor Agreements for CSAH 42, 43, 79 (5-0)
• Advised Transportation no PLAs needed for CR 540 and Gravel Crushing, Hauling and Placement (5-0)

County Board

The Itasca County Board will approve minutes from the January 20 regular session and the January 6 special session. It will authorize the county as fiscal sponsor of the Itasca Trails Taskforce and review warrants, expense reports, and updates. The board will also discuss a 2026 chloride application and project labor agreements.

• Approve minutes of the Tuesday, January 20, 2026 regular session
• Approve minutes of the January 6, 2026 special session
• Authorize Itasca County as fiscal sponsor of the Itasca Trails Taskforce
• Consider Chloride Application for 2026
• Consider Project Labor Agreements

The Itasca County Board approved its agenda, the January 20 minutes, and several financial warrants, including a $3,896,678.71 commissioner warrant and a $1,141,406.02 health services warrant. It adopted a resolution making the county the fiscal sponsor of the Itasca Trails Taskforce. The board also voted to discontinue chloride application to county roads for 2026.

• Approve agenda (3-0)
• Approve minutes of Jan. 20, 2026 regular session (3-0)
• Approve updated minutes of Jan. 6, 2026 special session (3-0)
• Approve fiscal sponsorship of Itasca Trails Taskforce (3-0)
• Approve commissioner warrants $3,896,678.71 (3-0)
• Approve employee expense reimbursement policy (3-0)
• Approve ICHHS warrants $1,141,406.02 (3-0)
• Discontinue chloride application to roads for 2026 (consensus)

County Board

The Board of Commissioners will consider several labor agreements and a tobacco use policy. The meeting includes approvals for utility easements with Lake County Power and a CEDA contract.

• Letter of Understanding between Itasca County and AFSCME Local 1626
• 2025-2027 Teamsters 320 Probation Contract
• 2026 CEDA Contract
• Updated Tobacco Use Policy
• Six utility easements with Lake County Power across five tax-forfeited properties and one county parcel

The Itasca County Board approved the agenda, prior meeting minutes, and the consent agenda unanimously. It also approved commissioner warrants for $3,728,055.41, health‑human‑services warrants for $2,207,810.53, and a Certificate of Need request letter, each with a 4‑0 vote.

• Approved agenda (4‑0)
• Approved minutes of Jan 13, 2026 session (4‑0)
• Approved consent agenda items, including LOU with AFSCME Local 1626 and six utility easements (4‑0)
• Approved Commissioner Warrants – $3,728,055.41 (4‑0)
• Approved ICHHS Warrants – $2,207,810.53 (4‑0)
• Approved Certificate of Need Request Letter (4‑0)
• Authorized Board Chair to sign LOU with AFSCME Local 1626 (consent agenda)
• Approved updated Tobacco Use Policy (consent agenda)

Planning Commission / Board of Adjustment

The Itasca County Planning Commission will approve the minutes from the December 10, 2025 meeting. It will consider and approve two minor subdivision proposals: the Evergreen Estates First Addition (Outlot A) in Deer River Township and the RSB Acres project in an unorganized township. No public hearing is required for these items.

• Approve minutes of the 12/10/2025 regular meeting
• Approve Evergreen Estates First Addition – Outlot A, Section 36, Deer River Township
• Approve The RSB Acres subdivision – Section 24, Unorganized Township
• No public hearing required for the two minor subdivisions

The Planning Commission/Board of Adjustment approved an agenda amendment to add officer elections, approved the minutes from the 12/10/2025 meeting, and unanimously approved the preliminary/final plats for the Evergreen Estates First Addition and The RSB Acres minor subdivisions, each contingent on specified survey and engineering items. The commission also elected Dan Butterfield as Chair and WPIC, Lisa Maasch as Vice‑Chair, and Mike Bellomy for the Hwy. 38 Sign position.

• Approved agenda amendment to add officer election (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of 12/10/2025 hearing (unanimous)
• Approved Evergreen Estates First Addition minor subdivision (unanimous, contingent on survey items)
• Approved The RSB Acres minor subdivision (unanimous, contingent on survey and transportation items)
• Elected Dan Butterfield as Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Lisa Maasch as Vice‑Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Dan Butterfield as WPIC (unanimous)
• Elected Mike Bellomy for Hwy. 38 Sign (unanimous)

County Board

The Itasca County Board will approve minutes from recent sessions and a consent agenda that includes an off‑site gambling application, a legislative agreement, a grant request, and a MnDOT permit. Regular agenda items cover employee recognition, commissioner warrants, a history of unorganized township roads, a livestock pavilion project at the county fairgrounds, and the appointment of a new DNR regional director. A closed session will address litigation matters.

• Approve LG230 Application to conduct off‑site gambling at MJ's Lodge & Resort, Pengilly (Feb 13 & Mar 28, 2026)
• Approve the 2026 Itasca County Legislative Agreement with Flaherty and Hood
• Approve ICHHS grant application up to $250,000 for Junior Recovery Specialist program
• Discuss Livestock Pavilion project at Itasca County Fairgrounds Park
• MnDOT Limited Use Permit Resolution

County Board

County Board

The Itasca County Board will hold a special session to consider revoking portions of Terry Road and Etters Road to Lake Jessie Township. The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at 6:30 PM at the Jessie Lake Township Hall in Talmoon.

• Revoking portions of Terry Road and Etters Road to Lake Jessie Township
• Meeting location: Jessie Lake Township Hall, Talmoon, MN
• Meeting date: Tuesday, January 6, 2026
• Meeting time: 6:30 PM

County Board

The Itasca County Board will consider and adopt the 2026 salary levels for the County Attorney, Auditor/Treasurer, Recorder, Sheriff, and Commissioners. A consent agenda includes routine items such as a minimum salary for elected officials and a one‑day liquor license for Saint Mary's Catholic Church. Additional items cover committee appointments, employee recognition, and an administrator update.

• Set 2026 elected official salaries – County Attorney, Auditor/Treasurer, Recorder, Sheriff, Commissioners
• Minimum salary for elected officials (Consent Agenda)
• One‑day liquor license for Saint Mary's Catholic Church (Feb 13, 2026, at 32775 State Highway 46, Deer River)
• Annual delegation for electronic funds transfers
• Bids for legal printing