Mille Lacs County, Minnesota

County Board

Planning Commission / Board of Adjustment

County Board

County Board

Planning Commission / Board of Adjustment

County Board

County Board

Planning Commission / Board of Adjustment

County Board

County Board

Planning Commission / Board of Adjustment

County Board

County Board

Planning Commission / Board of Adjustment

County Board

County Board

Planning Commission / Board of Adjustment

County Board

Planning Commission / Board of Adjustment

Planning Commission / Board of Adjustment

County Board

The County Board will hold a work session to review funding scenarios for a jail bonding project and a 2027 budget review. The regular meeting includes a consent agenda for routine reports and warrants, and items regarding a cold storage building project and HR survey results.

• Review Funding Scenarios for Jail Bonding Project
• Review 2027 Budget Review- Administrative Services Office
• Consider Authorization to work with HMA Architects for Ericksonville cold storage building
• Review 2026 HR Customer Satisfaction Survey Results
• Consider Interim Engineer Agreement with Isanti County

General

Planning Commission / Board of Adjustment

The Mille Lacs County Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment will consider several land use requests. The body will review variance requests from three individuals and a conditional use permit request from Alvin Yoder Jr. Additionally, the commission will consider revoking a conditional use permit for a home-extended business.

• Conditional Use Permit request by Alvin Yoder Jr
• Variance request by Steven Modica
• Variance request by Brandon Hagen
• Variance request by Jacob Skogquist
• Revocation of a Conditional Use Permit for a Home-Extended Business

County Board

The board will first hold a work session to discuss a proposal for employee engagement survey services. The regular meeting includes a consent agenda with a contract for the CSAH 31 road project and a temporary liquor license. The regular agenda also features a budget amendment for the Soo Line and Great Northern Trails, authorization to solicit proposals for a county housing study, and a resolution on performance measures.

• Consider contract with Knife River for SP 048-631-004 – CSAH 31 Project
• Consider Resolution 07-07-26-01 for temporary liquor license for Rum River Trail Association
• Consider budget amendment from General Fund to Public Works Fund for Soo Line and Great Northern Trails
• Consider authorization to solicit RFP for Mille Lacs County Housing Study/Needs Assessment
• Consider Soo Line Trail Bridge Inspection Agreement with Capital Railroad Services

The board unanimously approved land-use permits for a communication tower and cannabis cultivation. Officials also authorized a $20,000 housing needs assessment to guide future county services and adopted a state program that will publicly report county performance metrics to residents and taxpayers.

• Approved temporary liquor license for Rum River Trail Association event on Aug 28–29
• Approved conditional use permit for communication tower on parcel 12-006-1000
• Approved final plat of Spirit River subdivision on parcel 01-033-0301
• Approved conditional use permit for cannabis cultivation on parcel 12-032-0300
• Approved budget amendment from General Fund to Public Works Fund for Soo Line and Great Northern trails
• Authorized RFP solicitation for Mille Lacs County Housing Study/Needs Assessment ($20,000)
• Approved bridge inspection agreement with Capital Railroad Services for Soo Line Trail ($11,000)
• Adopted resolution to participate in state Performance Measures Program and report results publicly

County Board

The board will consider a resolution to award the SP 048-631-004 CSAH 31 project, discuss a Sheriff's Office body and in-car video camera upgrade during a work session, and act on liquor license renewals, security system upgrades, and a closed meeting to evaluate the county administrator's performance.

• Resolution 06-16-26-01: Award of SP 048-631-004 CSAH 31 Project
• Discuss Sheriff's Office Body and In Car Video Camera Upgrade (work session)
• Consider Liquor License Renewals
• Consider Authorize Electro Watchman Access Control, CCTV, Duress System, and Panic Button Upgrades with Software Support Renewal
• Consider Closed Meeting to Evaluate Performance of the County Administrator

The Board approved a $1.07 million project for CSAH 31 improvements and authorized security system upgrades. Additionally, the Board updated authorized signatories for general county accounts and jail inmate accounts.

• Awarded CSAH 31 project bid to Knife River Corporation for $1,072,462.50 (unanimous)
• Approved Electro Watchman access control and security upgrades for $117,260.00 (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution updating bank signatories for all county accounts (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution updating bank signatories for the County Jail Inmate Account (unanimous)
• Approved revised Employee Relations Specialist job description (unanimous)
• Approved closed meeting to evaluate County Administrator performance (unanimous)

County Board

The county board will hold a regular meeting with a single substantive item: considering recommendations on a parcel appeal. The rest of the agenda is procedural (call to order, pledge, agenda approval, adjournment).

• Consider Parcel Appeal Recommendations

Planning Commission / Board of Adjustment

The Mille Lacs County Planning Commission will meet to consider several land-use applications, including requests for conditional use permits, a final plat, and variances. The agenda includes five new business items but provides no further details on the proposals.

• Request by Elizabeth Mickelson for The Towers, LLC for a Conditional Use Permit
• Request by Maywood Farms LLC for a Final Plat
• Request by Jacob Mickus for a Conditional Use Permit
• Request by Jeffery Smith for a Variance
• Request by Douglas Benthin for a Variance

County Board

The Mille Lacs County Board will vote on a consent agenda that includes a grant contract amendment with Isanti County, two street closure permits, and eight liquor license renewals. On the regular agenda, commissioners will consider acquiring a new 2027 plow truck for Public Works and receive a report on May new hires and leaves.

• Consider CY26 Region 7E AMHI Grant Contract Amendment with Isanti County
• Consider Street Closure Permit — City of Isle — Utilities
• Consider Street Closure Permit — City of Milaca
• Consider Eight 2026 Liquor License Renewals
• Consider Equipment Acquisition — 2027 Plow Truck

The Mille Lacs County Board unanimously approved the agenda with a new item on resignation and recruitment. They also approved the consent agenda and a $369,272.60 contract for a 2027 plow truck. The board accepted the resignation of Public Works Director/County Engineer Wesley Davis, effective July 1, 2026, and then adjourned the meeting.

• Approved agenda with addition of item 5.3 (Consider Resignation and Recruitment) (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved equipment acquisition for 2027 plow truck, Contract #242593, $369,272.60 (unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of Public Works Director/County Engineer Wesley Davis, effective July 1, 2026 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:14 a.m. (unanimous)

County Board

The County Board will consider consent agenda items including liquor license renewals, a lawful gambling permit for Milaca Fire Relief, and approval of warrants. Regular agenda items include purchasing two 2026 Dodge Durango vehicles for the county fleet, adopting an office chair replacement policy, and approving a contract for access control and CCTV upgrades. Budget amendments for an emergency preparedness grant and removal of other projects are also on the agenda. A work session on administrator evaluation and board room technology precedes the meeting.

• Purchase of two 2026 Dodge Durango GT AWC vehicles for county fleet (5.1)
• Agreement with Electro Watchman for access control, CCTV, and duress system upgrades (5.3)
• Consider Initiative Foundation grant application for Sheriff's Office peer support program (5.5)
• Budget amendments for emergency preparedness grant, basement enhancements removal, and solar panel grant removal (5.9-5.11)
• Review Gallagher Brokerage Service for health insurance and authorize broker of record (5.12)

The board unanimously approved buying two 2026 Dodge Durango GT AWC vehicles for the county fleet, costing $74,631.24. It also approved several related items, including a $12,500 window replacement for the gym, a $7,500 grant application for the Sheriff’s Office peer‑support program, and authorization for the Sheriff’s Office to solicit donations. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Approved purchase of two 2026 Dodge Durango GT AWC vehicles for $74,631.24 (unanimous)
• Approved replacement of Gym West Wall operable window with aluminum permanent window, $12,500 (unanimous)
• Approved Initiative Foundation grant application for Sheriff’s Office peer support program, $7,500 (unanimous)
• Approved Sheriff’s Office to solicit donations to support the peer support program (unanimous)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for light manufacturing request (unanimous)
• Approved budget amendment for Initiative Foundation Emergency Preparedness Grant (unanimous)
• Approved budget amendment for removal of JC Basement Enhancement Projects (unanimous)
• Approved personnel director’s authorization of Gallager Brokerage Service as broker of record (unanimous)

Planning Commission / Board of Adjustment

The Mille Lacs County Planning Commission will consider a Conditional Use Permit request for light manufacturing by Troy Danner, and four Variance requests by Michael Goebel, Tony Roback, David Jurek, and Nathan Neuhart. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and other business.

• Conditional Use Permit request by Troy Danner for Light Manufacturing
• Variance request by Michael Goebel
• Variance request by Tony Roback
• Variance request by David Jurek
• Variance request by Nathan Neuhart

County Board

The Mille Lacs County Board will review a conceptual plan and cost estimate for jail intake. The board is also considering awards for road improvement projects on CR 112 and CR 131.

• Option 2 of Jail Intake Conceptual Plan & Cost Estimate
• Award of CP 048-112-026 CR 112 Improvement Project
• Award of CP 048-131-026 CR 131 Improvement Project
• Gambling permit for Onamia Lions Club at Northern Skys RV Resort
• Bids for SP 048-631-004 CSAH 31 Improvements

The board accepted the lowest responsible bid of $1,539,165.37 from Capital Paving for the County Road 112 improvement project and authorized the Chair and Administrator to sign the contract. It also approved a $1,134,206.50 Capital Paving contract for County Road 131 improvements and a $29,300 jail intake plan. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved $1,539,165.37 Capital Paving contract for County Road 112 (unanimous)
• Approved $1,134,206.50 Capital Paving contract for County Road 131 (unanimous)
• Approved $29,300 Jail Intake Conceptual Plan cost (unanimous)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for PID 02-001-1200 (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of PID 11-034-1501 (unanimous)
• Approved Preliminary Plat of Spirit River at PID 01-033-0301 (unanimous)
• Approved $3,192.66 budget amendment for staff computers (unanimous)
• Approved $462,000 budget amendment for 2025 LSO software migration (unanimous)

County Board

The board holds a work session with Mille Lacs Band Chief Executive Virgil Wind before the regular meeting. Decisions include consent agenda items such as a mass dispensing site agreement with Milaca School District and street closing permits. Regular agenda items include a budget amendment for federal funds in the Sheriff's Office, a master service agreement with Widseth, a sealant project purchase, and approval of an office chair policy.

• Consider Mass Dispensing Site Agreement with Milaca School District #912
• Consider Budget Amendment for Federal Funds in Sheriff's Office
• Consider Master Service Agreement with Widseth
• Consider Purchase of Sealant for Justice Center & North Maintenance Facility
• Consider Approval of Office Chair Policy

The board adopted a resolution recognizing National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, approved a budget amendment for federal funds to the sheriff’s office, and approved several contracts including a $129,585 agreement with Building Restoration Company, a $37,018 sealant purchase, and a $30,983 office chair purchase. The board also approved a master service agreement with Widseth and tabled the proposed office chair policy. All motions passed unanimously.

• Adopted Resolution 04-21-26-01 recognizing National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week (unanimous)
• Approved Budget Amendment for Federal Funds to Sheriff’s Office Budget (unanimous)
• Approved Master Service Agreement with Widseth, authorizing Administrator to execute (unanimous)
• Approved agreement with Building Restoration Company for $129,585.00 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of sealant for Justice Center & North Maintenance Facility for $37,018.08 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of replacement office chairs for $30,983.20 (unanimous)
• Tabled the Office Chair Policy (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:54 a.m. (unanimous)

Planning Commission / Board of Adjustment

The Mille Lacs County Planning Commission meeting will consider a conditional use permit request from Rinehart Colvin, a rezoning request from Daniel Heitke, a preliminary plat from Maywood Farms LLC, and several variance requests from private landowners and Maywood Farms LLC. These items are presented for discussion and possible approval.

• Conditional Use Permit request – Rinehart Colvin
• Rezoning request – Daniel Heitke
• Preliminary Plat request – Maywood Farms LLC
• Variance requests – Brian & Kim Holbrook, Brandon Hagen, Spencer Sommerlot
• Multiple variance requests – Maywood Farms LLC

County Board

The Mille Lacs County Board will discuss several resolutions, including permits for local organizations and a liquor license. They will vote on a purchase of an additional sheriff squad car funded by a federal stimulus program. Additional items include a joint powers agreement for the Great Northern Trail and approval of public works equipment bids.

• Resolution 04-07-26-06: Ratification of 287g MOA (County Sheriff's Office)
• Purchase of an additional squad car with federal stimulus fund for 287g
• Joint Powers Agreement with Sherburne County for Great Northern Trail
• Approval for Flock Safety equipment installation on County Road 24
• Bid awards for Public Works 2026 equipment, services, and supplies

The board ratified the Sheriff’s 287(g) memorandum of agreement with ICE by a 3‑2 vote. It also approved several exempt gambling permits, a liquor license, a right‑of‑way plat, a squad car purchase, a joint powers trail agreement, safety equipment installation, and appointed a new drainage inspector. The transcription rate was increased to $23.00 per hour. The board proclaimed April 2026 as National County Government Month.

• Ratified 287(g) MOA with ICE (3-2)
• Approved $54,557.36 squad car purchase with federal stimulus (4-1)
• Approved exempt gambling permit for Isle Sportsman’s Club raffle (unanimous)
• Approved exempt gambling permit for Milaca Fastpitch Association raffle (unanimous)
• Approved exempt gambling permit for Hunters Point Ducks Unlimited raffle (unanimous)
• Approved liquor license for Unicorn Adventures LLC (unanimous)
• Approved Right‑of‑Way Plat No. 16 for County State Aid Highway 2 (unanimous)
• Appointed Susan Shaw as County Drainage Inspector (unanimous)

County Board

The Mille Lacs County Board will consider several resolutions, including two MnDOT construction agreements for state‑owned road projects. The board will also vote on purchasing an additional squad car using federal 287g stimulus funds. Additional items include equipment acquisitions, a request for surveying services proposals, and updates to county policies and grant awards.

• Resolution 03-17-26-01: MnDOT Construction Agreement No. 1062408 for SP 4804-23
• Resolution 03-17-26-02: MnDOT Construction Agreement No. 1062369 for SP 4813-18
• Consider Authorization to Solicit RFP for Master Service Agreement for Surveying Services
• Consider Purchase of an Additional Squad Car With Federal Stimulus Fund for 287g
• Consider Childcare Solutions Team Grant Award

The board unanimously adopted two MnDOT construction agreements to use County State Aid Highways as detour routes during state projects. It also approved a procurement structure and authorization to solicit proposals for a sealant project at the Justice Center and North Maintenance Facility, with a budget not to exceed $198,000. Additional actions included equipment purchases, laptop acquisitions, and the establishment of change funds, while the County Administrator employment agreement was approved by a 3‑1 vote.

• Approved purchase of R280 Disc Mower for $15,980.64 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 38 laptops and monitors for $76,435.84 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 03-17-26-01 authorizing MnDOT detour agreement for SP 4804-23 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 03-17-26-02 authorizing MnDOT detour agreement for SP 4813-18 (unanimous)
• Approved acquisition of Crafco Crack Sealer for $72,560.50 (unanimous)
• Approved procurement structure and RFP authorization for sealant project up to $198,000 (unanimous)
• Approved County Administrator employment agreement with Doug Hansen (3-1 vote)
• Adopted Resolution 03-17-26-03 establishing change funds (unanimous)

Planning Commission / Board of Adjustment

The March 9, 2026 meeting will review two applications for variances to the Mille Lacs Lake OHWL setback distance. One request is from Spencer Sommerlot and the other from Stonehearth Remodeling. The commission will decide whether to grant these variances.

• Variance request by Spencer Sommerlot for Mille Lacs Lake OHWL setback distance
• Variance request by Stonehearth Remodeling for Mille Lacs Lake OHWL setback distance

The Planning Commission unanimously adopted the February 9, 2026 meeting minutes. It approved Spencer Sommerlot's variance for a reduced 41.4‑foot deck setback, conditioned on the deck having no roof or walls. It also approved Stonehearth Remodeling's variance for the same lake setback distance, with no tree removal or driveway changes. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved February 9, 2026 minutes (6-0)
• Approved Spencer Sommerlot variance for 41.4‑ft deck setback, deck must have no roof or walls (6-0)
• Approved Stonehearth Remodeling variance for lake setback distance, no trees removed and driveway unchanged (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

County Board

The County Board will meet to consider several administrative purchases and a professional services proposal for a bridge replacement. The board will also review employee engagement survey results and discuss the vacancy for the County Administrator position.

• Professional services proposal for CSAH 13 Bridge 48509 Replacement
• County Administrator vacancy and authorization of next steps
• Resolution 03-03-26-01: Federal Recreation Trail Program Grant Application
• Grant application for Co-Responder program for 2027-2028 calendar years
• Review of Township Zoning during work session

The Mille Lacs County Board approved a $114,483 professional services agreement for the CSAH 12 Bridge replacement. It also approved several zoning changes, ordinance amendments, and the appointment of Doug Hansen as County Administrator. The board adopted a resolution supporting Princeton’s effort to secure funding for a new radio communications tower. All actions were taken with the recorded vote outcomes.

• Approved rezoning parcels 08-004-0700/1000/1300 (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance amendment regarding Manufacturing (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance amendment 01-019-0306 (4-1)
• Approved side‑yard setback amendment in Agricultural zoning district (unanimous)
• Approved offer of County Administrator to Doug Hansen and authorized negotiations (4-1)
• Approved professional services contract for CSAH 12 Bridge replacement, $114,483 (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution supporting City of Princeton’s radio communications tower funding effort (unanimous)
• Approved agenda amendments adding resolution 03-03-26-02 (unanimous)

County Board

The County Board will meet to review several administrative authorizations, including patrol car leases and an opioid settlement award. The board will also consider payments for electrical work and equipment at the Ericksonville Facility.

• 2026 Authorization to Lease Patrol Cars
• Opioid Settlement Award to Mille Lacs Health System
• Lawful Gambling Permit for Ducks Unlimited Zimmerman Chapter #309
• Payments for electrical work and equipment lockers at Ericksonville Facility
• WSB Contract Amendments for SAP 048-601-036 and CSAH 3 SP 048-603-003

The board unanimously approved the agenda and consent agenda items, adopted a grant resolution for the Soo Line Trail archaeology study, and approved an exempt gambling permit for Ducks Unlimited Zimmerman Chapter. Additional unanimous actions included a media agreement with Townsquare, scheduling a second‑round interview for the county administrator position, and several public‑works payments and contract amendments.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution 02-17-26-02 for GMRPTC grant application (unanimous)
• Approved exempt gambling permit for Ducks Unlimited Zimmerman Chapter (unanimous)
• Approved Townsquare media agreement (unanimous)
• Approved second‑round interview for county administrator candidate on 3/3/26 (unanimous)
• Authorized payment of $9,598.02 to EPS for capital project electrical work (unanimous)
• Authorized payment of $6,924.40 for equipment lockers at Ericksonville facility (unanimous)

Planning Commission / Board of Adjustment

The Mille Lacs County Planning Commission will consider several applications at this meeting. These include a conditional use permit for surface water‑oriented commercial uses submitted by Jeremy Lyback, a conditional use permit from Derrick Strouss, a development ordinance amendment proposed by Troy Danner, and County Development Ordinance Amendment No. LSO 2026-01. The commission will discuss and decide on each of these items.

• Conditional Use Permit request by Jeremy Lyback for surface water‑oriented commercial uses
• Conditional Use Permit request by Derrick Strouss
• Development Ordinance Amendment request by Troy Danner
• Mille Lacs County Development Ordinance Amendment No. LSO 2026-01

The Mille Lacs Planning Commission approved the January 12, 2026 minutes and a series of permits and ordinance amendments. Approvals included a conditional use permit for Jeremy Lyback’s surface‑water commercial use, a development ordinance amendment for Troy Danner, a conditional use permit for Derrick Strouss’s cannabis cultivation with staff‑recommended conditions, and Development Ordinance Amendment No. LSO. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved January 12, 2026 minutes (7-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for Jeremy Lyback’s surface‑water commercial use (7-0)
• Approved development ordinance amendment for Troy Danner (7-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for Derrick Strouss’s cannabis cultivation with staff conditions (7-0)
• Approved Mille Lacs County Development Ordinance Amendment No. LSO (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

County Board

The County Board will meet to consider several contracts, including a grant contract with Isanti County and a file integrity management purchase. The board will review Planning Commission recommendations and a fund balance transfer. The meeting includes second-round interviews for the County Administrator position.

• CY26 Region 7E AMHI Grant Contract with Isanti County
• Resolution 02-03-26-01 to establish the 2026 Election absentee/UOCAVA/SAF ballot board
• Purchase of CrowdStrike FileVantage File Integrity Management
• Resolution 02-03-26-02 regarding a Fund Balance Transfer
• Acceptance of Total Loss Settlement for Maintenance #4 Pickup

The Mille Lacs County Board approved several items, including a no‑cost facility assessment and a total‑loss settlement, and rezoned three parcels. It also approved a specialty family childcare site and transferred $162,500 to Ditch Fund 1. The board adopted a resolution urging the U.S. Department of the Interior to vacate its 2015 opinion on the Mille Lacs Reservation, passing 4‑1.

• Approved no‑cost facility condition and space needs assessment (unanimous)
• Approved acceptance of total loss settlement for maintenance #4 pickup (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of Parcel 01‑030‑0405 (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of Parcel 11‑009‑0201 (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of Parcel 15‑024‑0106 (unanimous)
• Approved specialty family childcare opportunity (unanimous)
• Adopted Fund Balance Transfer of $162,500 from General Fund to Ditch Fund 1 (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution 02‑03‑26‑03 urging Interior to vacate Mille Lacs Reservation opinion (4‑1)

County Board

The Mille Lacs County Board will consider a resolution to approve a local option sales tax to fund a jail remodel. The board will also discuss its 2026 legislative priorities.

• Consider Resolution 01-27-26-01: Local Option Sales Tax for Jail Remodel
• Discuss 2026 Legislative Priorities

The board unanimously approved the meeting agenda. The meeting was then unanimously adjourned, with no other decisions made.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

County Board

The Mille Lacs County Board will consider several items, including a resolution to issue a lawful gambling permit to Milaca Golf Club. The board will also vote on purchasing and repairing jail door locks, authorizing an RFP for design and plans of Bridge 48509, and reviewing a public health nurse hour reduction. Additional agenda items cover employee surveys, a communications plan, and a pavement markings project payment.

• Adopt Resolution 01-20-26-01: Lawful Gambling Permit for Milaca Golf Club
• Approve purchase and repair of jail door locks
• Authorize proceeding with RFP for Bridge 48509 design and plans
• Consider reduction in hours for a public health nurse
• Consider final acceptance and payment of CP 048-2025-01 pavement markings project

The board adopted a resolution granting Milaca Golf Club an exempt permit to hold a bingo and raffle event on April 12, 2026. It also approved a series of operational actions, including staffing changes, a communications plan amendment, public‑works payments, equipment leasing, and historic courthouse repairs. The HRA Board elected its chair and vice‑chair and directed staff to present a housing‑affordability policy proposal.

• Adopted resolution granting Milaca Golf Club an exempt gambling permit for a bingo/raffle event (April 12, 2026)
• Approved modification of Public Health Nurse Nancy Dahlstrom's hours to 30 hours/week (unanimous)
• Approved County Surveyor and Engineering Technician I position descriptions (unanimous)
• Approved County Communications Plan with amendment to include Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe (unanimous)
• Approved final payment of $6,954.48 to KAMCO for CP 048‑2025‑01 pavement markings project (unanimous)
• Approved 5‑year/5,000‑hour motor grader lease from CAT (unanimous)
• Authorized closeout and final payment for historic courthouse ceiling project (unanimous)
• HRA Board elected Commissioner Dan Whitcomb as Chair and Commissioner Munson as Vice Chair (unanimous)

Planning Commission / Board of Adjustment

The Mille Lacs County Planning Commission will discuss several land use applications. Old business includes a rezoning request from Tony Roback. New business includes rezoning requests from Brian Nelson and Troy Danner, and conditional use permits for a tank farm (Ryan Gunderson) and cannabis cultivation (Jacob Mickus).

• Rezone request – Tony Roback
• Rezone request – Brian Nelson
• Rezone request – Troy Danner
• Conditional use permit for a tank farm – Ryan Gunderson
• Conditional use permit for cannabis cultivation – Jacob Mickus

County Board

The Mille Lacs County Board meeting will consider several resolutions, including approval of the County Administrator's warrant, creation of a change fund, electronic funds transfer authorization, and a minimum salary schedule. The board will also review grant applications, appoint committee members, and set the 2026 meeting calendar. These items constitute the primary decisions for the session.

• Resolution 01-06-26-01: County Administrator Warrant Approval
• Resolution 01-06-26-02: Change Fund Establishment
• Resolution 01-06-26-03: EFT Authorization
• Resolution 01-06-26-04: Minimum Salaries
• Consider Benton Telecommunication Grant Application