Mille Lacs County public meetings in 2024
18 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Adjustment
The Mille Lacs County Board of Adjustment will discuss four separate requests submitted by local residents. The agenda lists requests from Janet Norman (two items), Michael Hagel, and Bill Davison Jr. No further details about the nature of the requests are provided in the agenda.
- Consideration of a request by Janet Norman
- Consideration of a second request by Janet Norman
- Consideration of a request by Michael Hagel
- Consideration of a request by Bill Davison Jr
County Board
The Mille Lacs County Board will review and act on the 2025 budget, including a levy resolution. The meeting also includes contract approvals, ordinance considerations, and updates on public works projects. Several resolutions on salaries, commissioner compensation, and cannabis regulation will be discussed.
- Consider Resolution 12-17-24-04: 2025 Budget & Levy
- Consider amendment to Jail Food Service Contract
- Consider County Building Official Contract with Mid-MN Inspections LLC
- Consider Engineering Proposal for CSAH 1/CSAH 18 Joint Reconstruction
- Review County Jail Project
County Board
The Mille Lacs County Board will review the 2025 budget, consider several contracts and resolutions, and hold a public hearing on a new cannabis business licensing ordinance. Items on the consent agenda include a safe‑and‑secure grant, a revised local‑option sales tax agreement, and opioid agreement contracts. The regular agenda features bridge inspection proposals, ditch assessments, and a bridge replacement resolution.
- Public Hearing for Cannabis Business Licensing Ordinance
- Consider Revised Local Option Sales Tax Agreement with MN Department of Revenue
- Consider Opioid Agreement Contracts
- Consider 2025-2027 Bridge Inspection Proposal
- Consider Resolution 12-03-24-04: Bridge Replacement
County Board
The Mille Lacs County Board will conduct a public hearing on the Truth-in-Taxation issue. No decisions are recorded on the agenda; the hearing is for public input. The meeting otherwise follows standard procedural items.
- Truth-in-Taxation Public Hearing
County Board
The County Board will hold public hearings regarding the fee schedule and liquor ordinance amendments. Members will consider the 2025 Comprehensive Land Use Plan and a Housing Trust Fund Ordinance. The meeting includes reviews of the 2025 budget and various county contracts.
- Public hearing for Liquor Ordinance Amendment
- Resolution 11-19-24-02: 2025 Mille Lacs County Comprehensive Land Use Plan
- Housing Trust Fund Ordinance
- Historic Courthouse Tuckpointing RFP and project bids
- 2025 County Fleet and Public Works Vehicle Leases
Planning Commission
The Mille Lacs County Planning Commission will review several items at its November 12 meeting. It will consider adopting the 2025 Comprehensive Land Use Plan, a conditional use permit for Janet Norman, a rezoning request from William Hill Jr., a rezoning of parcel 14-240-0090, and two development ordinance amendments (LSO 2024-13 and LSO 2024-14). Decisions on these items will be made during the meeting.
- Consider adoption of the 2025 Comprehensive Land Use Plan
- Janet Norman request for a conditional use permit
- William Hill Jr request for rezoning
- Consider rezoning of parcel 14-240-0090
- Consider Development Ordinance Amendments LSO 2024-13 and LSO 2024-14
County Board
The Mille Lacs County Board will hold a regular meeting to discuss the 2025 budget, approve contracts, and hold public hearings on liquor and cannabis ordinances. A work session will precede the meeting to review the 2025 County Ditch Levy and Land Services Fee Schedule.
- Consider CY2025 POS Contract with Lighthouse Child & Family Services
- Public Hearing for Liquor Ordinance Amendment
- Public Hearing for Cannabis License Ordinance
- Consider Salt Spreader Acquisition
- Consider 2025 Non-Union County Insurance Contributions
Board of Adjustment
The Mille Lacs County Board of Adjustment will meet to review two requests submitted by Paul Jackson. The board will also approve the minutes from the September 23, 2024 meeting.
- Consideration of a request by Paul Jackson
- Consideration of a second request by Paul Jackson
- Approval of September 23, 2024 minutes
County Board
The Mille Lacs County Board will consider approving contracts, grants, and a public hearing for a housing trust fund ordinance. The meeting includes a work session on land sales and a liquor license update.
- Consider Metropolitan County Consortium Contract Amendment
- Consider Covid-19 Recovery Funding- Princeton School Agreement
- Consider Public Hearing for Housing Trust Fund Ordinance
- Consider Highway Maintenance Agreement with the City of Princeton
- Consider Mille Lacs County Childcare Grants
County Board
The County Board will hold a work session to review the 2025 budget and discuss the Princeton Maintenance Agreement. The regular meeting includes decisions on service contracts and a proposal for the Historic Courthouse ceiling.
- Review of 2025 Budget
- Solicitation of price quotes for CHIPS and Public Defender Services
- Resolution 10-01-24-01 supporting Operation Green Light for Veterans
- Arrows Family Services Host County Contract
- Historic Courthouse Ceiling Proposal
County Board
The Mille Lacs County Board will consider a resolution for a 2025 preliminary levy. It will also review a septic system abatement resolution, a 2022 EMPG grant agreement, and a tandem axle plow truck acquisition. These items appear on the consent and regular agenda items for the September 24 meeting.
- Resolution 09-24-24-01: Septic System Abatement
- 2022 EMPG Grant Agreement
- Resolution 09-24-24-02: 2025 Preliminary Levy
- Tandem Axle Plow Truck Acquisition
Board of Adjustment
The Mille Lacs County Board of Adjustment will meet to review requests from three individuals. The board will consider one request from Randy Simons and two requests from Jesse Latterell.
- Consideration of a request by Randy Simons
- Consideration of two requests by Jesse Latterell
County Board
The County Board will hold a work session to review the 2025 budget. The regular meeting includes decisions on the appointment and salary of the County Attorney and a contract renewal for animal control services.
- 2025 Budget Review
- Resolution 09-17-24-02: Appointing County Attorney and establishing salary
- Contract renewal with OnLine Retrievers for animal control services
- Opioid Settlement Agreement
- Gambling Permit for Isle Lions Club (Resolution 09-17-24-01)
County Board
The County Board will hold work sessions to review the 2025 Public Works, Land Services, and Extension budgets, as well as the preliminary levy. The regular meeting includes decisions on a master agreement with BCI Construction and a telecommunication grant application for Benton.
- Master Agreement with BCI Construction
- Benton Telecommunication Grant Application
- Revised Tobacco Ordinance
- Resolution 09-03-24-01 to classify tax forfeited lands
- Sale of decommissioned squad cars
Board of Adjustment
The Mille Lacs County Board of Adjustment will meet to review requests from eight different individuals. The board will also approve the minutes from the August 6, 2024 meeting.
- Request by Greg Chaffin
- Request by Casey Zimmerman
- Requests by Joseph Bontrager
- Request by Nathan Neuhart
- Requests by Randy Simons, Shanda Paulson, and Cole Draxten
County Board
The Mille Lacs County Board will hold a public hearing on a proposed amendment to the county tobacco ordinance. The board will also consider several livestock feedlot permits, the reappointment of the county assessor, and a purchase of equipment using drug forfeiture funds. Additional items include budget reviews for the County Attorney’s Office and CVS, a presentation by the Central Minnesota Council on Aging, and pavement resurfacing project bids.
- Reappointment of Mille Lacs County Assessor (Resolution 08-20-24-01)
- Ash Farms Livestock Feedlot Permit
- B & G Dairy LLC Feedlot Permit
- Public hearing on amendment to the county tobacco ordinance
- Consider purchase of equipment using drug forfeiture funds
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission is meeting to consider two rezone requests and an amendment to the development ordinance. The body will also review minutes from the July 8, 2024 meeting.
- Leon Wagner request for rezone
- Warren Peterson request for rezone
- Steve Smith request for Development Ordinance Amendment regarding Recreational Camping
- Mille Lacs County request for a Development Ordinance Amendment
County Board
The County Board will meet to discuss the 2025 budget for the Sheriff's Office and Probation. The board is deciding on a local option sales tax extension and proposals for pavement resurfacing and sewer pipe lining.
- Resolution 08-06-24-02: Local Option Sales Tax Extension
- Authorization to solicit proposals for pavement resurfacing
- Proposals to line the sewer pipe at the South Maintenance Facility
- Budget amendment for E911 Funds
- Resolution 08-06-24-01: Temporary Liquor License