Itasca County public meetings in 2022

County Board

The Itasca County Board will hold a work session to discuss and set 2023 salaries for elected officials including the County Attorney, Auditor/Treasurer, Recorder, Sheriff, and Commissioners. They will also discuss distribution of opioid settlement funds, a community supervision resolution, and a coroner services contract. Several consent agenda items are recommended, including a lobbyist services contract and a grant for A/V equipment in new court facilities.

• Professional Services Contract for Lobbyist Services with Loren Solberg Consulting for 2023, waiving statutory insurance limits and authorizing up to $2,000 cost-share
• Memorandum of Understanding with State of MN for grant funding for A/V equipment in new court facilities
• Extension of Forest Service Road Project Agreement 22-RO-11090300-004 with Chippewa National Forest Service through 2023
• Award CSAH 52 Clearing Contract to lowest quote, using Unorganized Township funds
• Non-exclusive easement for public access over Owen Lake Drive on tax-forfeited trust lands in Section 15, Township 60, Range 24

The Board established 2023 salaries for the County Attorney, Auditor/Treasurer, Recorder, Sheriff, and Commissioners. It also approved a $110,931 medical examiner contract and a $34,500 lobbyist services agreement. Additionally, the Board approved the acquisition of 43 acres for the Wabu Woods Scientific and Natural Area.

• Approved 2023 salary for County Attorney at $141,777 (4-1)
• Approved 2023 salary for County Auditor/Treasurer at $112,000 (3-2)
• Approved 2023 salary for County Recorder at $96,685 (5-0)
• Approved 2023 salary for County Sheriff at $108,500 (3-2)
• Approved 2023 salary for Commissioners at $35,189.59 (4-1)
• Approved $110,931 contract with Midwest Medical Examiners Office (5-0)
• Approved $34,500 contract with Loren Solberg Consulting for lobbyist services (5-0)
• Approved DNR acquisition of ~43 acres for Wabu Woods SNA (3-2)

Planning Commission / Board of Adjustment

The Itasca County Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment will meet jointly to decide on a conditional use permit extension for a contractor yard and two variance requests for septic tank setbacks from lakes. The agenda includes one new business item for the Planning Commission and two variance applications for the Board of Adjustment.

• Conditional Use Permit Amendment to extend CUP #200536 for a temporary contractor yard until 12/31/2023 (Hawkinson Construction/Precision Pipeline, Harris Township)
• Variance from Section 5.6.7G for septic tank setback from Buck Lake OHWL (Todd & Nathan Scofield, Unorganized Township 58-22)
• Variance from Section 5.6.7B for septic tank setback from Turtle Lake OHWL (John Carney/Carney Family LLC, Marcell Township)

The commission extended a conditional use permit for a construction yard and approved two variances for septic tank installations near lake shorelines. All motions carried unanimously.

• Approved extension of CUP #200536 for Precision Pipeline/Hawkinson Construction to 12/31/2023 (Unanimous)
• Approved variance for Todd & Nathan Scofield to install a septic tank 85’ from Buck Lake OHWL (Unanimous)
• Approved amended variance for John Carney to install three septic tanks no closer than 55’ from Turtle Lake OHWL (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes of the 11/9/2022 hearing (Unanimous)

Regional Railroad Authority

The Itasca County Regional Railroad Authority will meet to approve the 2023 regular meeting schedule and receive a project update from staff. No major decisions or public hearings are on the agenda.

• Approve minutes of September 13, 2022 meeting
• Discuss and set 2023 regular meeting schedule
• Receive project update from staff

The Itasca County Regional Railroad Authority established its 2023 meeting dates and special meeting notice procedures. The board also approved the agenda and the minutes from the September 13, 2022 meeting.

• Approved 2023 regular meeting schedule and special meeting notice procedure (5-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved September 13, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)

County Board

The Itasca County Board will hold a public meeting to adopt the 2023 levy and budget, and consider a consent agenda including liquor/tobacco license renewals, a $130,657 mental health grant, and various contracts. The regular agenda includes a public health update, IMCare division presentation, and discussion of 2023 legislative priorities.

• Public meeting and adoption of 2023 levy and budget
• Accept $130,657 Children's Mental Health Screening Grant from MN DHS
• Approve new tobacco licenses for Grand Rapids Tobacco N Vape Plus and River Rat One Stop
• Approve 2023 liquor/tobacco license renewals for county establishments
• Consider General Obligation Justice Center Bonds, Series 2023

The Board approved the issuance of $24,995,000 in General Obligation Justice Center Bonds and adopted a 2023 budget with total expenditures of $161,632,982. The Board also approved a local sales and use tax to fund correctional, court, and county office projects. Other actions included approving various health and transportation contracts and renewing airport hangar leases.

• Approved $24,995,000 General Obligation Justice Center Bonds (5-0)
• Adopted 2023 budget with $161,632,982 in expenditures and $41,266,142 levy (5-0)
• Approved local sales and use tax for designated projects up to $75M (5-0)
• Approved $1,359,632.86 in Commissioner Warrants (5-0)
• Approved 2023 Legislative Priorities including Broadband and Property Valuation Caps (5-0)
• Approved lease with MN DNR for Bowstring Connection Snowmobile Trail (5-0)
• Approved $130,657 Children's Mental Health Screening Grant (5-0)
• Approved hangar lease renewals for Leon Bachman and Kenneth Reichert (5-0)

County Board

The Itasca County Board will consider 2023 provider requests using ARPA funds, approve a service contract with the Itasca County Agricultural Association for $66,000, and adopt the 2023 meeting schedule and commissioner per diems.

• Consideration of 2023 provider requests using ARPA funds
• Approve service contract with Itasca County Agricultural Association for $66,000 for 2023 property management at Fairgrounds Park
• Adopt 2023 County Board meeting schedule
• Adopt per diems and reimbursable expenses for commissioners
• Approve IMCare provider agreement with Always in Motion Chiropractic and Wellness, PA

The County Board approved one-time American Rescue Plan (ARPA) funding for four health providers. Other key actions included approving the 2023 meeting schedule and a property management contract for the Fairgrounds Park.

• Approved $115,000 in one-time ARPA payments to Go Forward ($15,000), Northland Counseling Center ($40,000), North Homes ($50,000), and Ross Resources ($10,000) (3-1)
• Approved $66,000 service contract with Itasca County Agricultural Association for 2023 Fairgrounds Park property management (4-0)
• Approved 2023 County Board meeting schedule (4-0)
• Approved $324,014.91 ECPN Application for publicly owned nursing facilities, using $144,014.91 in reserves (4-0)
• Approved Court Appointed Attorney contract with Paul Shaffer for Dec 1, 2022, through Dec 31, 2023 (4-0)
• Adopted Mississippi River - Grand Rapids Memorandum of Agreement for watershed management planning (4-0)
• Approved Commissioner Warrants of $1,452,008.32 (4-0)
• Approved ICHHS Department Warrants of $1,495,789.97 (4-0)

County Board

The Itasca County Board will hold a work session to discuss several items, including a proposed agreement for watershed management planning and approval of the 2023 meeting schedule. The agenda includes consent items such as per diems and a $66,000 service contract for fairgrounds property management.

• Adopt resolution for 2023 county board meeting schedule
• Adopt resolution for commissioner per diems
• Adopt resolution for commissioner reimbursable expenses
• Authorize IMCare provider agreement with Always in Motion Chiropractic and Wellness, PA
• Approve $66,000 service contract with Itasca County Agricultural Association for fairgrounds property management

The Board recommended several items for consent, including the 2023 meeting schedule and a $66,000 fairgrounds management contract. A request to approve special legislation regarding a local option sales tax was pulled from the agenda.

• Approved agenda as amended (4-0)
• Recommended for consent: 2023 Board meeting schedule
• Recommended for consent: Resolution on Commissioner per diems
• Recommended for consent: Resolution on Commissioner reimbursable expenses
• Recommended for consent: IMCare agreement with Always in Motion Chiropractic and Wellness, PA
• Recommended for consent: $66,000 Fairgrounds Park property management contract with Itasca County Agricultural Association
• Recommended for consent: Mississippi River - Grand Rapids Comprehensive Watershed Management Planning MOA
• Pulled from agenda: Approval of Passed Special Legislation regarding local option sales tax

County Board

The Itasca County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular session on November 10, 2022, at 2:30 PM. The agenda includes a consent agenda with items such as authorizing an internal loan for jail bonds, approving a final payment for a Safe Routes to School trail project, and adopting a resolution for a land repurchase. The regular agenda features a budget request from North Homes, a Title VI plan for a MnDOT subrecipient, and a time change for the December timber auction.

• Resolution authorizing internal loan for General Obligation Jail Bonds, Series 2020B
• Final payment for Safe Routes to School Trail project for the City of Deer River (Contract 90011)
• Resolution for repurchase of Lot 8 and East 1/2 Lot 15, Block 2, Spina Addition to Keewatin
• North Homes 2023 Budget Request presentation
• December 8, 2022 Oral Auction of Timber — time change discussion

The Board approved an internal loan of up to $2.5 million to cover jail bond debt service payments. Other actions included approving $827,719.58 in warrants and a property repurchase in Keewatin. A sub-committee was formed to review a $50,114 budget request from North Homes.

• Authorized internal loan up to $2.5M for General Obligation Jail Bonds, Series 2020B (4-0)
• Approved Commissioner Warrants totaling $827,719.58 (4-0)
• Approved repurchase of Lot 14 and East 1/2 Lot 15, BLK 5, Spina Addition to Keewatin for $4,091.06 (4-0)
• Appointed Commissioners Trunt and Ives to a sub-committee to review North Homes 2023 budget request (3-1)
• Approved final payment of $467,851.53 for Deer River Safe Routes to School Trail project (4-0)
• Approved change in IMCare allocation from Data Project Coordinator to Lead Medical Support Specialist (4-0)
• Approved creation of 4 Lead Eligibility Specialist Workers in Financial Assistance Unit (4-0)
• Modified December 8, 2022 Oral Auction of Timber start time to 1:00 PM (4-0)

Planning Commission / Board of Adjustment

The Planning Commission/Board of Adjustment will consider a variance request from Section 3.8.1C.3 of the Zoning Ordinance to allow a 30'x40' garage that does not meet the required setback from the centerline of Center Point Road. The property is Lot 8, Section 10, Marcell Township (Little Turtle, Recreational Development 2 Class), owned by Raymond Gadbois. The meeting will also include approval of the October 12, 2022 minutes.

• Variance request for garage setback from Center Point Rd centerline
• Property: Lot 8, Section 10, Marcell Township (RD 2 Class)
• Applicant: Raymond Gadbois
• Approval of October 12, 2022 regular meeting minutes

The Planning Commission/Board of Adjustment approved an amendment to a 2019 variance for a garage construction project in Marcell Township. The board also discussed improving the site inspection schedule for township officials.

• Approved variance amendment for Raymond Gadbois to construct a 30’x40’ garage 34’ from the centerline of Center Point Rd (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of the 10/12/2022 hearing (unanimous)

County Board

The Itasca County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss several items, including a position allocation for IMCare, a change in allocation of an Eligibility Specialist position, and North Homes' 2023 budget request. The board will also consider consent agenda items such as authorizing an internal loan for jail bonds, final payment for a Safe Routes to School trail project in Deer River, and a property repurchase in Keewatin. No final votes are taken at work sessions; these discussions inform future regular session decisions.

• Adopt resolution authorizing internal loan for General Obligation Jail Bonds, Series 2020B
• Approve final payment for Contract 90011, Safe Routes to School Trail project, City of Deer River
• Adopt resolution for repurchase of Lot 14 and East 1/2 Lot 15, BLK 5, Spina Addition, Keewatin
• Discussion: IMCare Position Allocation (Sarah Anderson)
• Discussion: North Homes 2023 Budget Request (Eric Villeneuve, Connie Ross)

The Board approved a water appropriation permit and pumping lease with the State of Minnesota for the Canisteo mine pit. A gambling premises permit for the Hill City Firemen's Relief Organization was also approved. Several personnel and budget items were recommended for future consent or regular agendas.

• Approved Canisteo Water Appropriation Permit and Pumping Lease Agreement (5-0)
• Approved gambling premises permit for Hill City Firemen's Relief Organization at Pickled Loon (5-0)
• Approved October 25, 2022 regular session minutes (5-0)
• Recommended for consent: Internal loan up to $2.5M for General Obligation Jail Bonds
• Recommended for consent: Final payment of $467,851.53 for Deer River Safe Routes to School Trail
• Recommended for consent: Repurchase of tax-forfeited parcels in Kewatin by Kenneth Brantner
• Recommended for consent: IMCare and Eligibility Specialist position reallocations
• Recommended for regular agenda: $50,114 budget request for North Homes

County Board

The County Board will review a campsite lease request and a TED account request from Nashwauk Township. The meeting also includes a COVID-19 update and several administrative approvals via the consent agenda.

• Award 2024 Containerized Seedling Contract to PRT USA, Inc. for $63,320.00
• Award Alborn Culvert Replacement project to Lakehead Constructors, Inc. for $58,200.00
• Notice for intermediate and regular oral bid auction of timber
• Discussion of campsite lease request
• TED account request by Nashwauk Township

The County Board denied a request to sell tax-forfeited trust land associated with a campsite lease in the Loucks-Danyluk Memorial Forest. The board also approved several infrastructure contracts and departmental warrants.

• Denied sale of tax-forfeited trust land for campsite lease (5-0)
• Approved $7,000 TED Account request for Nashwauk Township (4-1)
• Approved $58,200 Alborn Culvert Replacement contract to Lakehead Constructors, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved $63,320 2024 Containerized Seedling Contract to PRT USA, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved Commissioner Warrants totaling $2,857,193.53 (5-0)
• Approved ICHHS Department Warrants totaling $1,485,339.03 (5-0)
• Approved reallocation of one Emergency Communications Technician position to a Grade 12 Technical Supervisor (5-0)
• Approved cancellation of old warrants/checks totaling $19,202.36 (5-0)

County Board

The Itasca County Board will hold a work session to discuss several items, including a presentation on the Local Option Sales Tax (LOST) and Justice Center, a culvert replacement contract award, and a proposed land exchange. No final votes are expected at this work session.

• Local Option Sales Tax (LOST) and Justice Center presentation/update
• Award of $58,200 Alborn Culvert Replacement contract to Lakehead Constructors
• Public hearing on Conditional Use Permit for Tom Krumrei
• Discussion of campsite lease request
• Resolution authorizing proposed land exchange

Planning Commission / Board of Adjustment

The Itasca County Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment will meet to conduct regular business. The primary item for consideration is a conditional use permit for recreational equipment storage.

• Conditional Use Permit for indoor/outdoor storage of boats, RVs, and vehicles at Part of Lot 2, Section 31, Harris Township 54-25 (Tom Krumrei)

County Board

The Itasca County Board of Commissioners will conduct a public hearing regarding the New Canister Site South. The board is also reviewing ATV trail proposals and updating timber sale policies.

• Public hearing on New Canister Site South
• Community Paramedic Contract with Essentia Health effective 10/1/2022
• MnDOT Detour Agreement No. 1051614
• ATV Trail Proposal: Pengilly to Calumet
• Updated Itasca County Timber Sale Policy and Specification & Guidelines

County Board

The County Board is holding a work session to review and discuss several operational items. The body will consider updates to timber sale policies and review contracts for community paramedics and DHS services.

• Community Paramedic Contract with Essentia Health effective 10/1/2022
• MnDOT Detour Agreement No. 1051614
• 4th Amendment of the AT&T Site Use Agreement for the Marcell/Suomi Tower
• Updated Itasca County Timber Sale Policy and Specification & Guidelines
• Utility easement for underground telecommunication line in Section 4, Township 61, Range 24

County Board

The Board of Commissioners will review a $17,459 safe roads grant and a resolution regarding the net gain of public land. The meeting also includes storage lease agreements and updates on COVID-19 and local option sales tax education.

• Acceptance of 2022-2023 Toward Zero Deaths (TZD) Safe Roads Grant Award for $17,459
• Resolution for Lawron Trail Riders Snowmobile Club Trail Improvement Program Grant Application
• Storage Lease Agreement with Holmstrom Inc.
• Storage Lease Agreement with RK Motorsports
• No Net Gain of Public Land Resolution

County Board

The Itasca County Board of Commissioners is holding a work session to review grant awards and lease agreements. The board will also discuss a trail proposal from the Keewatin Trail Runners.

• Acceptance of 2022-2023 Toward Zero Deaths (TZD) Safe Roads Grant Award for $17,459
• Lawron Trail Riders Snowmobile Club Trail Improvement Program Grant Application
• Storage Lease Agreement with Holmstrom Inc.
• Storage Lease Agreement with RK Motorsports
• Keewatin Trail Runners ATV Trail Proposal

Planning Commission / Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will review two variance requests regarding garage construction and setbacks. The meeting also includes a report from the Water Plan Implementation Committee.

• Variance for 24’x30’ garage addition near S Gama Beach Rd (Charles & Shelly Haben)
• Variance for 28’x48’ garage near White Pine Trail (Gregory & Valerie Enkhaus)
• Water Plan Implementation Committee (WPIC) Report

Regional Railroad Authority

The Itasca County Board of Commissioners will meet to address routine consent items and administrative business. The board is deciding on a tobacco license and two medical service contracts.

• Public Hearing for New Canister Site South of Grand Rapids on October 11, 2022
• Tobacco license for Northern Star Cooperative Services dba: Cenex Convenience Center at 105 SE 29th Street
• Contract between Dr. Peter Friedlieb and IMCare for Interim Medical Director services
• Contract between IMCare and Eir Med LLC

County Board

The Itasca County Board of Commissioners will meet to review routine consent items and regular business. The board is deciding on a tobacco license and two medical service contracts for IMCare.

• Public hearing for New Canister Site South of Grand Rapids scheduled for October 11, 2022
• Tobacco license for Northern Star Cooperative Services dba: Cenex Convenience Center at 105 SE 29th Street
• Contract between IMCare and Dr. Peter Friedlieb for Interim Medical Director services
• Contract between IMCare and Eir Med LLC

County Board

The County Board is holding a work session to discuss the sale of an ambulance and a new canister site. The board is also considering approvals for medical service contracts and a tobacco license.

• Tobacco license for Northern Star Cooperative Services (Cenex Convenience Center) at 105 SE 29th Street
• Contract for Interim Medical Director services with Dr. Peter Friedlieb
• Contract between IMCare and Eir Med LLC
• Discussion on the sale of an ambulance
• Discussion on New Canister Site South

County Board

The Board of Commissioners is conducting a work session to review various items before they come to a regular session for official action. Discussion topics include fringe benefits for several county positions and the 2022 online tax-forfeited land sale.

• Approval of updated fringe benefits for County Assessor, County Engineer, Veteran's Service Officer, and County Surveyor
• Approval of updated Health and Human Services Director and County Administrator employment agreements
• Truancy Prevention Contract between ICHHS and Ross Resources, Ltd. (Sept 1, 2022 - Aug 31, 2023)
• MnDOT Detour Agreement NO. 1049901
• Terms of Sale for the 2022 Online Tax-Forfeited Land Sale via PublicSurplus.com

Planning Commission / Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will review four variance requests regarding building setbacks for garages, a pole building, and a cabin addition. The meeting also includes a report from the Water Plan Implementation Committee.

• Garage addition setback variance: S Gama Beach Rd (Charles & Shelly Haben)
• Garage setback variance: County Rd. 53, Hartley Lake (Richard & Jacqueline Ziegler)
• Pole building setback variance: East Shore Dr, Lone Pine Township (Alan Briski)
• After-the-fact cabin addition setback variance: Shoal Lake (Nancy & Keith Sjoquist)

County Board

The Board of Commissioners will consider several contracts, including a dental provider agreement and a lease for the North Star Expo. The meeting also includes a contract award for the Fairgrounds Park Campground and a discussion on letters of support for the Huber Project.

• Final payment for Contract 65204 (grading and base project on CSAH 52)
• Contract between IMCare and Children's Dental Services
• Lease agreement with MN Timber Producers Inc. for 2022 North Star Expo at Itasca County Fairgrounds
• Fairgrounds Park Campground contract award
• Letters of support for the Huber Project

County Board

The County Board will conduct a work session to review specific projects and receive informational updates. Discussion topics include the Huber Project, a SWCD update, and a project labor agreement for CSAH 7.

• Final payment for grading and base project on CSAH 52
• Contract between IMCare and Children's Dental Services
• Lease agreement for the 2022 North Star Expo at Itasca County Fairgrounds
• Discussion of letters of support for the Huber Project
• Discussion of Project Labor Agreement for CSAH 7

County Board

The Itasca County Board of Commissioners will meet to vote on several consent items, including a road construction contract and a liquor license. The session also includes updates on COVID-19 and Family & Child Services.

• Contract 59201 for Harris Township, Sunny Beach Road Project to Hawkinson Construction for $1,731,486.25
• One Day Liquor License for Great Tails Animal Rescue fundraiser on October 21, 2022
• Repurchase of South 197' Lot 8, BLK 8 1st Add Cohasset by John Valentine
• Adoption of the Stepping Up Initiative to reduce people with mental illnesses in jails
• Approval of IMCare Compliance Plan, Standards of Conduct and related policies

County Board

The Itasca County Board of Commissioners is holding a work session to review several items for potential action. The board is discussing infrastructure contracts, liquor licenses, and mental health initiatives.

• Contract 59201 for Harris Township, Sunny Beach Road Project to Hawkinson Construction for $1,731,486.25
• One Day Liquor License for Great Tails Animal Rescue fundraiser at 27037 Baich Road, Bovey, MN
• Resolution regarding the Stepping Up Initiative to reduce people with mental illnesses in jails
• Public Hearing for Conditional Use Permit for Ryan Boldt
• Public Hearing for Conditional Use Permit for Brandon Jahn

Planning Commission / Board of Adjustment

The Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment are meeting to discuss several conditional use permits. These requests involve land use for storage, commercial office space, and infrastructure projects.

• Off-season boat storage in Unorganized Township 56-26 (Ryan Boldt)
• Commercial office space and contracting shop/storage in Harris Township 54-25 (Brandon Jahn)
• 18,000 gallon propane storage tank in Marcell Township 59-26 (Ferrellgas)
• 343-foot communications tower in Ardenhurst Township 150-28 (Tillman Infrastructure/Jon Adams)
• RV Campground in Alvwood Township 149-28 (Mark Michalek)

County Board

The Itasca County Board of Commissioners will consider several housing support agreements and a resolution objecting to 2023 health plan selections. The board is also reviewing a management agreement for Ecumen Grand Village and dangerous dog designations.

• Contract award of $168,422.00 to Utility Systems of America, Inc. for Nashwauk TWP, South Sucker Lake Road Bridge/Culvert Replacement
• Appointment of Leo Trunt to the Itasca County Housing and Redevelopment Authority
• Resolution objecting to 2023 Minnesota Department of Human Services Selection of Participating Health Plans
• Review of Ecumen Grand Village Management Agreement
• Review of Dangerous Dog Designations

County Board

The County Board is holding a work session to review several items for potential future action. This includes a proposed bridge and culvert replacement contract and discussions on labor contracts and public health nuisances.

• Contract 59916 for Nashwauk TWP, South Sucker Lake Road Bridge/Culvert Replacement to Utility Systems of America, Inc. for $168,422.00
• Appointment of Leo Trunt to the Itasca County Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA)
• Discussion of 2022-2024 Labor Contract for MN Teamsters Public and Law Enforcement Employees' Union, Local No. 320
• Order to Abate a Public Health Nuisance
• Tax-Forfeited Land Sale to Adjoining Landowners

County Board

The Itasca County Board of Commissioners will review several management and support agreements. The board is also discussing updates to the Bass Lake Park Campground fee schedule and a utility easement for Lake Country Power.

• Application for a Family Services Collaborative from the Blandin Foundation up to $140,000 over two years
• Bass Lake Park Campground Fee Schedule
• Utility Easement for Lake Country Power on Tax-Forfeited Trust Land
• Contract award to ASAP Heating and Air Conditioning
• Ecumen Grand Village Management Agreement

County Board

The Itasca County Board of Commissioners will meet to vote on several consent items, including a managed care organization for medical assistance programs. The board will also discuss a dust control petition for CR 447 and an appeal regarding a new road request.

• Selection of Itasca Medical Care (IMCare) for Families and Children Medical Assistance and MinnesotaCare Programs
• Master Partnership Contract with MnDOT and Bridge Funding Agreement No. 1045701 for SAP 031-598-031
• Joint Powers Agreement to form the Aitkin-Itasca-Mille Lacs Violent Crimes Enforcement Team (AIM VCET)
• 2022 Lease Agreement with Reif Arts Council for the Grand Jam Concert
• Petition for dust control on CR 447

County Board

The County Board is holding a work session to review items for future official action. Discussion topics include budget scheduling, legal services for lake access appeals, and a public hearing on a rezone application.

• Transfer of $1,400,000 from Unorganized Township road and bridge accounts to the County Road and Bridge fund
• Bid award for Contract 59831 - CR149 Bridge Replacement
• Public hearing regarding a rezone application by Mark Michalek and Daniel Swenson
• Authorization of outside counsel for a Minnesota Supreme Court appeal regarding public access to lakes and waterways
• Scheduling of a 2023 budget and preliminary levy work session for August 1, 2022

Planning Commission / Board of Adjustment

The Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment will meet to consider a rezoning request and a conditional use permit amendment. The Board of Adjustment will also review a variance request for a porch addition near Highland Lake.

• Rezone from Farm Residential to Light Industrial Commercial in Alvwood Township (Mark Michalek)
• Conditional Use Permit Amendment for Recreational Development 2 Class in Marcell Township (Dream Life LLC, Rodney Ernhart)
• Variance request for a screen porch setback from the Ordinary High Water Level of Highland Lake (Muir Highland Lake Trust/Peggy Marshall)

County Board

The County Board of Commissioners will meet to vote on various consent items, including lease extensions and utility easements. The board is also discussing the reappointment of the County Engineer and an order to abate a public health nuisance.

• Award of $184,128.00 to Sir Lines-A-Lot, LLC for 2022 Pavement Markings
• Authorization for the Auditor/Treasurer's office to apply for a Drop Box Grant up to $15,000
• Liquor licenses for SGWild Corporation dba Sure Game Wilderness Resort at 52385 County Road 31
• Adoption of the Itasca County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan
• Appointment of Leah Griffen to the Itasca County Housing and Redevelopment Authority

County Board

The County Board is holding a work session to review several consent agenda items and receive a presentation on the Local Option Sales Tax. The body is discussing various lease extensions, utility easements, and healthcare provider selections.

• Award County Project 2022-04 for 2022 Pavement Markings to Sir Lines-A-Lot, LLC for $184,128.00
• Liquor licenses for SGWild Corporation dba Sure Game Wilderness Resort at 52385 County Road 31, Wirt MN
• Lease extensions for Kootasca Community Action, Inc and Independent School District #318
• Selection of Itasca Medical Care (IMCare) and Medica as Managed Care Organizations
• Utility easements for electric telecommunication lines across tax-forfeited trust lands

County Board

The Board of Commissioners will review several service agreements and grant applications. The meeting includes discussions on a labor agreement and the allocation of Secure Rural Schools Act funds for wildfire protection.

• 2022/2023 Annual Road Maintenance Agreements
• Allocation of $27,506.49 (2018) and $24,192.99 (2019) SRS Title III funds for wildfire protection
• Firewise Coordinator service contract with Moore Outdoor Services, LLC for $31,360.00
• 2022 Lease Agreement with Northern Minnesota Swap Meet and Car Show
• 2022 Fairgrounds Race Track Agreement with Grand Rapids Speedway Inc.

County Board

The Itasca County Board of Commissioners is holding a special session to receive an update on the American Rescue Plan (ARP) fund. The board will also review ARP fund requests and schedule a future special session.

• American Rescue Plan (ARP) Fund Update
• American Rescue Plan (ARP) Fund Requests

County Board

The County Board is meeting for a work session to discuss a rezone application and review county valuations. The board is also considering several maintenance and lease agreements and the allocation of Secure Rural Schools Act funds.

• Public hearing for rezone application by Joshua and Angela Eschenbach
• Proposed contract for Firewise Coordinator services with Moore Outdoor Services, LLC for $31,360.00
• Allocation of 2018 SRS Title III funds ($27,506.49) and 2019 SRS Title III funds ($24,192.99) for wildfire protection
• 2022/2023 Annual Road Maintenance Agreements
• Lease agreement with Northern Minnesota Swap Meet and Car Show and race track agreement with Grand Rapids Speedway Inc.

Planning Commission / Board of Adjustment

The Itasca County Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment will meet to consider conditional use permits and a rezoning request. The Board of Adjustment will review a variance request for a cabin addition on Sand Lake. The meeting also includes a report from the Water Plan Implementation Committee.

• Conditional Use for dog and cat boarding kennel in Oteneagen Township
• Conditional Use renewal for extractive use in Unorganized Township 58-26
• Rezone from industrial to farm residential in Arbo Township
• Variance for cabin, porch, and deck additions on Sand Lake
• Water Plan Implementation Committee (WPIC) Report

Regional Railroad Authority

The Regional Railroad Authority will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and receive a project update. No formal decisions or votes on new contracts are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of February 8, 2022 meeting minutes
• Project update discussion

County Board

The Board of Commissioners is holding a special session to discuss the American Rescue Plan (ARP) fund. The meeting includes updates on the fund and reviews of both external and county funding requests.

• American Rescue Plan (ARP) Fund Update
• External American Rescue Plan (ARP) Funding Requests
• County Requests for American Rescue Plan (ARP) Funding

County Board

The Board of Commissioners is meeting for a special session to review American Rescue Plan (ARP) fund updates and funding requests. The agenda also includes discussions regarding local emergency services and broadband.

• American Rescue Plan (ARP) fund updates and funding requests
• Blackduck Ambulance
• e2ip Building
• Taconite Fire Department
• Broadband update

Planning Commission / Board of Adjustment

The Planning Commission is meeting to consider a conditional use permit for an extractive operation. The proposal involves material stockpiling and rock processing near Twin Lake.

• Conditional use request for extractive use in NE SW, Section 17, Goodland Township 55-22 (Wayne & Nancy Roberts)

County Board

The Board is holding a work session to discuss a potential MDHA forest acquisition and the SFY 2023 budget proposal for the Itasca SWCD AIS Program. The meeting includes several recommended approvals for service agreements and forestry contracts.

• Site Preparation Contract awarded to Future Forests Inc. for $53,657.00
• Tree Planting Contract awarded to Champion Forestry Service for $29,787.04
• Purchase of Service Agreement with Lutheran Social Services of Minnesota for Semi-Independent Living Services
• Contract extension with ISD 317 Anishinaabe Education for the Whole Families Initiative
• Limited Use Permit #3109-0031 with the Minnesota Commissioner of Transportation

County Board

The Itasca County Board of Commissioners is meeting to review a labor contract for confidential employees and discuss county policies regarding COVID-19 vaccinations, testing, and face coverings. The board will also consider several property repurchases and intergovernmental agreements.

• 2022-2024 Labor Contract for Itasca County Confidential Employee Association (ICCEA)
• Cooperative Construction Agreement between Itasca County and the City of Taconite
• Revocable License for Use of Property with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
• Repurchase of Lot Six, Block Two, Keewatin, by Patrick Winkleblack
• Re-appointment of Veteran's Service Officer, Lynn Hart