Itasca County public meetings in 2021
18 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
County Board
The Itasca County Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to receive an update on the American Rescue Plan (ARP) Fund. The board will also review ARP funding requests and schedule a special session.
- American Rescue Plan (ARP) Fund update
- American Rescue Plan (ARP) funding requests
County Board
The Board of Commissioners will consider several land-related items, including tax-forfeited land sales and a highway easement from Blandin Paper Company. The meeting also includes discussions on COVID-19 impacts and a body worn camera policy.
- Tax-forfeited land sales to adjoining landowners and 2021 amended land sales
- Highway easement from Blandin Paper Company in Township 57, Range 24
- Contract for Westlaw on-line legal research services for the County Attorney's Office
- Agreement with Motorola Solutions Inc. for the Itasca County Sheriff
- Final payment for Contract 202107 for aggregate surfacing on township and county roads
Planning Commission / Board of Adjustment
The Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment will meet to review the potential revocation of a conditional use permit and a minor subdivision request. The Board of Adjustment will also consider a variance for a garage construction setback. These decisions affect land use and zoning compliance in Bigfork, Marcell, and Lake Jessie Townships.
- Review with intent to revoke Conditional Use Permit #910028 for a junk/salvage yard in Bigfork Township
- Minor Subdivision request for Little Turtle Trails End in Marcell Township
- Variance request for a 32’x24’ garage setback from the Ordinary High Water Level in Lake Jessie Township
County Board
The County Board is conducting a work session to review various projects and policies. The meeting includes discussions on budget scheduling, health insurance options, and body worn camera policies.
- Determination of Need Application for Itasca Life Options (ILO) to move day services locations
- Final payment for Contract 202107 regarding aggregate surfacing on county and unorganized township roads
- Highway Easement from Blandin Paper Company for access to Tax-Forfeit Lands in Section 13, Township 57, Range 24
- Thomson Reuters contract for Westlaw on-line legal research services for the County Attorney's Office
- Discussion of Deer River Safe Routes to School Maintenance Agreement Resolution
County Board
The County Board will consider several lease extensions, service agreements for housing support, and transportation projects. The board is also scheduled to discuss a grader replacement and a joint powers agreement between the Sheriff's Office and Bovey and Coleraine Police Departments.
- Demolition contract award to American Disposal for $31,500.00
- Purchase of a new 2022 snowmobile not to exceed $12,500
- Terms of sale for the 2021 Tax-Forfeited and Direct County land sale on October 22, 2021
- Sponsor Agreement with Harris Township for the Sunny Beach Road Local Road Improvement Project
- Final payment for bridge replacement project on CR 438
County Board
The Itasca County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss road maintenance funding, land sales, and emergency declarations. The board is reviewing several infrastructure contracts and grant applications for public water access and trails.
- Transfer of $1,400,000 from Unorganized Township road and bridge accounts to the County Road and Bridge fund
- Sale of tax-forfeited land to the City of Cohasset for public purpose
- Bid award for Contract 90011 - Deer River Safe Routes to School - Multi Use Trail Improvements
- Final payment for Contract 66009 - CSAH 60 Grading, Aggregate Base, Bituminous Surfacing & Bridge Replacement
- Declaration of a State of Emergency
Regional Railroad Authority
The Regional Railroad Authority will meet to approve minutes from the June 8, 2021 meeting. The session includes informational updates regarding the budget and current projects.
- Approval of June 8, 2021 meeting minutes
- Budget update provided by Karin Grandia
- Project update provided by Brett Skyles and Matti Adam
County Board
The Itasca County Board of Commissioners is holding a special session to address American Rescue Plan (ARP) matters. The board will review a request form and discuss funding.
- American Rescue Plan (ARP) Request Form
- American Rescue Plan (ARP) Funding Discussion
County Board
The Itasca County Board of Commissioners will review several service contracts and grant agreements. The body is deciding on staffing reallocations for the Sheriff's office and updates to lease agreements.
- Grant Agreement #1047298 for the GPZ Apron Lighting Project at Grand Rapids/Itasca County Airport
- Reallocation of one vacant Grade 12 Deputy Sheriff/Lieutenant position to a Grade 10 Road Deputy position
- Purchase of Service Agreement with Core Professional Services PA for juvenile sex offender treatment
- Lease Agreement with Northern Minnesota Swap Meet and Car Show
- Amendment to Lease Agreement with USS Solar
County Board
The Itasca County Board of Commissioners is meeting for a special session to review American Rescue Plan (ARP) funds. The board will discuss funding updates and specific allocations for county parks.
- American Rescue Plan (ARP) Fund Update
- American Rescue Plan (ARP) Funding for County Parks
- American Rescue Plan (ARP) Funding Discussion
County Board
The County Board is conducting a work session to discuss several administrative agreements and personnel changes. The meeting includes a public hearing regarding a rezone application and a discussion on a financial solution for Enbridge Energy Tax Court findings.
- Public hearing for rezone application submitted by Miller-Persons
- Agreement #1047298 for GPZ Apron Lighting Project at Grand Rapids/Itasca County Airport
- Reallocation of one vacant Grade 12 Deputy Sheriff/Lieutenant position to a Grade 10 Road Deputy position
- Purchase of Service Agreement with Core Professional Services PA for juvenile sex offender treatment
- Lease agreement with Northern Minnesota Swap Meet and Car Show
County Board
The Itasca County Board of Commissioners will review several infrastructure contracts and financial statements. The meeting includes discussions on correctional facility construction and COVID-19 updates.
- Contract award to S & R Reinforcing, Inc. for CR 238 Road Reconstruction & Bridge Replacement for $2,320,295.70
- Service contract with S.E.H. for Squaw Lake Paved Trail Phase 2 engineering for $26,500
- Co-Op Agreement with City of Grand Rapids to close 5th Street for Government Center construction
- Professional service contract with Duluth Archaeology Center, LLC for cultural resource studies
- Review and approval of IMCare 2020 Annual and Q1 2021 Financial Statements
County Board
The Itasca County Board of Commissioners is meeting for a work session to review infrastructure contracts and funding requests. The board will discuss road reconstructions, trail projects, and cultural resource studies.
- Contract 59821 for CR 238 Road Reconstruction & Bridge Replacement to S & R Reinforcing, Inc. for $2,320,295.70
- S.E.H. engineering contract for Phase 2 of the Paved Trail in Squaw Lake for $26,500
- Co-Op Agreement with City of Grand Rapids to close 5th Street for Government Center construction
- Professional service contract with Duluth Archaeology Center, LLC for cultural resource studies
- Cooperative Agreement with MN Department of Natural Resources for Alborn - Pengilly Trail Culvert Replacement
Planning Commission / Board of Adjustment
The Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment will consider several conditional use permits and a rezoning request. The meeting includes reviews for communication towers and a campground expansion. The Board of Adjustment will hear one variance request regarding a deck setback.
- Conditional Use for 333’ communication tower in Stokes Township
- Conditional Use for 333’ communication tower in Balsam Township
- Rezone Lots 26-37, East Wendigo Park from Recreational Commercial to Rural Residential
- Conditional Use to reopen 10-unit campground with hookups in Lawrence Township
- Variance for 8’x16’ deck setback from Antler Lake
County Board
The Itasca County Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting to discuss American Rescue Plan (ARP) funding. This is the only item listed on the regular agenda.
- Discussion of American Rescue Plan (ARP) funding
County Board
The Itasca County Board of Commissioners will meet to vote on several consent items, including road maintenance contracts and the sale of tax-forfeited land. The board will also discuss federal boating safety grant agreements.
- Award of 2021 Pavement Marking Service contract to Traffic Marking Service for $142,300.00
- Sale of tax-forfeited land (parcel #91-585-4106) to the City of Grand Rapids for $4,450.00
- Sale of tax-forfeited land (parcel 91-620-0230) to the City of Grand Rapids for $4,000.00
- Adoption of a new Intersection Street Lighting Policy to replace the existing Roadway Lighting Policy
- Authorization of a contract between IMCare and 2Care4U LLC for EIDBI services
County Board
The County Board is holding a work session to review several contracts and land transfers. The body is discussing the sale of tax-forfeited land to the City of Grand Rapids for public and stormwater purposes.
- Contract for 2021 Pavement Marking Service awarded to Traffic Marking Service for $142,300.00
- Proposed sale of tax-forfeited land parcel 91-585-4106 to the City of Grand Rapids for a public purpose
- Proposed sale of tax-forfeited land parcels 91-028-3109 and 91-620-0230 to the City of Grand Rapids for stormwater purposes
- Contract between IMCare and 2Care4U LLC for EIDBI services
- Easement for C.S.A.H. 52 highway right of way across parcels T05 and T20
County Board
The County Board is meeting to approve several operational contracts, including fuel and road maintenance agreements. The board will also consider the sale of tax-forfeited land and a variety of administrative updates.
- Awarding bids for Propane, Diesel Fuel, and Gasoline to Edwards Oil Inc. and Davis Oil Inc.
- Sale of tax-forfeited land to the City of Keewatin for $100.00 plus costs
- Approval of an updated tobacco ordinance
- Awarding County Project 2021-10 for Calcium Chloride and Magnesium Chloride to Knife River Corporation and Trimark Industrial
- CARES Act Grant Agreement for Grand Rapids/Itasca County Airport operations