Carlton County public meetings in 2022

County Board of Commissioners

The Carlton County Board of Commissioners will hold an adjourned session to handle year-end administrative items, including setting 2023 salaries for officials and staff, approving final budgets and levies, and considering various contracts and appointments. The agenda includes several routine approvals and renewals, such as purchase of service agreements and fund carryovers.

• Set 2023 Commissioner salaries, County Sheriff salary, County Attorney salary, and per diem payments
• Set payable 2023 levy and final revenue/expenditure budgets for county and unorganized townships
• Approve 2022 Cigarette/Tobacco Licenses
• Consider MnDOT Agreement 1052129 and award contract 009-599-030
• Approve purchase of service agreement renewals with Human Development Center, Center for Alcohol and Drug Treatment, Northstar, and Legal Aid

The Board approved a total tax levy of $32,181,846 for 2023 and set annual salaries for commissioners and elected officials. Other key actions included awarding a $1.4M road contract and approving several health and human services contracts.

• Approved 2023 tax levy of $32,181,846 (all yea votes, Proulx absent)
• Awarded $1,446,961.99 road contract to Landwehr Construction, Inc. (all yea votes, Proulx absent)
• Set 2023 County Commissioner annual salary at $25,624 (all yea votes, Proulx absent)
• Approved 2.75% cost of living wage increase for non-represented employees (all yea votes, Proulx absent)
• Approved $102,500 annual contract with The Center for Alcohol and Drug Treatment (all yea votes)
• Approved $4,326 annual contract with Legal Aid Services of Northeastern Minnesota (all yea votes)
• Appointed Benjamin Anderson of StraightLine Surveying, Inc. as County Surveyor for 2023 (all yea votes, Proulx absent)
• Ordained mail-in balloting for Clear Creek, Corona, Progress, Red Clover, and Sawyer Townships (all yea votes, Proulx absent)

Board of Adjustment

The Carlton County Board of Adjustment and Appeals will hold a public hearing to consider a variance application (#322031) from Darrell and Troy Swanson. The board will also make committee appointments to the Planning Commission. The agenda is otherwise routine, with no old or other business.

• Public hearing on variance application #322031 by Darrell and Troy Swanson
• Appoint a Board of Adjustment member as representative to the Planning Commission
• Appoint an alternate Board of Adjustment member as representative to the Planning Commission
• Legal ad published in Star Gazette on December 8, 2022, and Pine Knot News on December 9, 2022

The Board approved a variance with conditions for Darrell Swanson and Troy Swanson. The Board also appointed Jack Ezell as a representative to the Planning Commission.

• Approved variance with conditions for 2789 County Road 5 (2-0)
• Approved findings of fact for variance #322031 (2-0)
• Appointed Jack Ezell as representative to Planning Commission (2-0)
• Approved October 18, 2022 meeting minutes (2-0)
• Postponed appointment of alternate representative to Planning Commission

County Board of Commissioners

The Carlton County Board of Commissioners is holding an emergency/special session to consider a resolution declaring a state of emergency due to the December 2022 snowstorm, which caused significant public property damage. The resolution, requested by the county's Emergency Management department, is the only substantive item on the agenda.

• Proposed Resolution No. 22-xxx to declare a state of emergency for the snowstorm of December 2022
• Declaration requested by Carlton County Department of Emergency Management
• Snowstorm caused significant public property damage across county and its cities/townships

The Board of Commissioners met in an emergency session to address public property damage caused by a December 2022 snowstorm. The board adopted a resolution declaring a state of emergency for the county.

• Approved the amended agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution 22-110 declaring a state of emergency due to the December 2022 snowstorm (unanimous)

County Board of Commissioners

The Carlton County Board of Commissioners is holding a public hearing to review the proposed 2023 budget and property tax levy. The meeting includes an overview of the property tax system, discussion of major budget factors, and information on property tax refunds and deferrals for seniors. Public comments are invited, and the final budget and levy will be adopted at a December 27, 2022 meeting.

• Public hearing on proposed 2023 budget and levy
• Review of 2023 levy comparison by department
• Discussion of property tax refunds and senior deferral programs
• Adoption of final budget and levy scheduled for December 27, 2022, 4:00 p.m. at Transportation Building, 1630 County Road 61
• Sample property tax statement shows proposed 2023 county tax increase from $1,956.16 to $2,098.01 for a Cloquet property

County Board of Commissioners

The Carlton County Board of Commissioners is holding a public meeting to present information on a proposed Sales & Use Tax ordinance, followed by a board meeting where the final ordinance is planned to be adopted. The ordinance would implement a 0.5% sales and use tax starting April 1, 2023, to fund up to $60 million for a new Justice Center (law enforcement, judicial, and jail facilities). Voters approved the tax in the November 8, 2022 election.

• Public hearing on proposed 0.5% sales and use tax ordinance
• Tax to fund up to $60,000,000 for new Justice Center (law enforcement, judicial, jail)
• Tax effective April 1, 2023, expires after 30 years or when $60M collected
• Voter approval on November 8, 2022: 13,357 yes (89.01%) vs 1,741 no (10.59%)
• Ordinance No. 38 to be adopted at December 13, 2022 board meeting

County Board of Commissioners

The Carlton County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular session on December 13, 2022, with a public hearing on a proposed Sales and Use Tax Ordinance. The board will also consider accepting grant funds for community support and children's mental health screening, a conditional use permit, a possible study on captive cervid farms, and adoption of the St. Louis River Comprehensive Watershed Management Plan.

• Public hearing on County Sales & Use Tax Ordinance
• Accept $388,502/year Community Support Program grant for 2023-2024
• Accept $17,338 Children's Mental Health Screening Grant
• Consider Conditional Use Permit #422005 for Robert Knudsen
• Consider resolution to adopt St. Louis River Comprehensive Watershed Management Plan

The Board adopted Ordinance No. 38 to implement a 0.5% sales and use tax starting April 1, 2023, to finance a new Justice Center. The board also approved several health grants, a zoning permit for a landscaping business, and a ban on new cervid farms.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 38 for a 0.5% sales and use tax starting April 1, 2023
• Approved $388,502 DHS grant for Adult Mental Health Community Support Program
• Approved $17,338 DHS grant for Children’s Mental Health Screening
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for Robert Knudsen landscaping business at 1276 County Road 8
• Approved prohibition of new or expansion of existing cervid farms
• Approved $60,853.64 final payment to Ulland Brothers, Inc. for road improvements
• Approved $13,502.42 for Sheriff’s department duty weapons and accessories
• Adopted Resolution 22-106 to approve the St. Louis River Comprehensive Watershed Management Plan

Planning Commission

The Carlton County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Conditional/Interim Use #422005 by Robert Knudsen, followed by discussion of a Cervid Farm Study recommendation and potential revisions to Zoning Ordinance #27. The meeting includes routine approval of minutes and agenda.

• Public hearing: Conditional/Interim Use #422005 (Robert Knudsen)
• Recommend option from Cervid Farm Study
• Potential revisions to Carlton County Zoning Ordinance #27
• Legal ad published in Star Gazette (Nov 24) and Pine Knot News (Nov 25)

The Planning Commission recommended Option 1 to prohibit the creation or expansion of cervid farms. The commission also approved a conditional use permit for a home-based landscaping business.

• Recommended Option 1 to prohibit new or expansion of existing cervid farms (7-0)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit #422005 for Robert Knudsen to operate a home-based landscaping business (7-0)
• Approved findings of fact for Conditional Use Permit #422005 (7-0)
• Approved November 2, 2022 meeting minutes
• Approved meeting agenda

County Board of Commissioners

The Carlton County Board of Commissioners will consider several contracts and agreements at its November 28, 2022 meeting, including new and amended Medica contracts for senior health care coordination and case management. The board will also discuss grants, land purchases, and various administrative items.

• Approve Medica Contract amendment for MSHO and MSC+ with increased per-member-per-month payments ($140 MSHO, $125 MSC+)
• Approve new Medica SNBC Case Management Participation Agreement effective January 1, 2023
• Consider MN Department of Health Grant for Children's Mental Health Screening
• Consider purchase of Eagle Township land
• Set public hearing for Sales & Use Tax Ordinance

The Board approved a special law to pursue a local option sales and use tax and scheduled a public hearing for December 13, 2022. Other actions included renewing several service contracts and authorizing land purchase negotiations.

• Approved local option sales and use tax (Res. 22-105)
• Set public hearing for proposed Sales and Use Tax Ordinance for Dec 13, 2022
• Adopted Mississippi River-Grand Rapids Watershed Collaboration agreement (Res. 22-102)
• Authorized negotiation to purchase 40 acres from Town of Eagle (Res. 22-104)
• Approved $133,000 child support services agreement with Cook County
• Approved $32,000 contract with Matthew Miller for CHIPS, TPR, LTFC, and TL&PC services
• Approved renewal of law enforcement contract with City of Carlton (2023-2025)
• Denied three PHHS medical assistance health plan contracts (1-3)

Board of Adjustment

The Carlton County Board of Adjustment meeting scheduled for November 15, 2022, has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

• November 15, 2022 Board of Adjustment meeting cancelled

County Board of Commissioners

The Carlton County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular session to discuss and potentially act on a range of items, including a study on amending county controls for captive cervid farms, a Wetland Conservation Act replacement plan, and a letter of support for DNR's purchase of Conservation Fund lands. The board will also consider agreements for law enforcement services, township maintenance, and bridge replacement, as well as several personnel and administrative actions.

• Study of possible amendment to official controls on captive cervid farms
• Wetland Conservation Act Replacement Plan #622007 Seth Aho
• Letter of support for DNR purchase of Conservation Fund lands near Blackwood WMA
• Agreement to provide law enforcement services to Thomson Township
• Apply for Round 2 FCF Rural Community Child Care Grant for up to $30,000

The Board approved a state transportation grant for bridge construction and authorized several health and law enforcement contracts. They also approved various personnel refills, a wetlands replacement plan, and a tax-forfeited land repurchase application.

• Approved $528,178.50 grant for Bridge No. 09535 construction
• Approved health service contracts for Duluth Regional Care Center and Pinewood Cloquet
• Approved foster care transportation agreement with Cloquet school district (not to exceed $10,000)
• Approved law enforcement contract renewal with Township of Thomson (2023-2026)
• Approved application by Brad Johnson to repurchase tax forfeited land
• Approved $20,000 contract with University of Minnesota for Restorative Justice evaluation
• Approved Wetlands Replacement Plan No. 622007 for Seth Aho
• Approved refilling positions for Long Term Care Nursing, 911 Dispatcher, Senior Attorney, and two Corrections Officers

Planning Commission

The Carlton County Planning Commission is meeting to discuss a possible amendment to the county's official controls regarding the creation or expansion of captive cervid farms. The agenda includes routine items like approving minutes and the agenda itself, but the main working session is focused on this potential regulatory change. No decision is listed on the agenda; it is a study session.

• Working session on possible amendment of Carlton County's Official Controls relating to creation or expansion of captive cervid farms
• Approve meeting minutes from September 7, 2022

The Planning Commission approved the minutes from September 7, 2022, and the meeting agenda. The commission also decided to move a study regarding the creation or expansion of captive cervid farms to the County Board.

• Approved September 7, 2022 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (6-0)
• Approved motion to move study of captive cervid farm official controls to County Board (6-0)

Committee of the Whole

The Carlton County Committee of the Whole is meeting to receive updates and reports on several ongoing projects and programs, including the Family Friendly Jail Project, Justice Center construction, COVID-19 response, and a proposed Minnesota DNR purchase of land from The Conservation Fund. The board will also hear a close-out report on the System of Care Grant and an Extension Community Impact Report. No formal votes are listed on this agenda; it is primarily an informational and discussion session.

• MN DNR purchase of The Conservation Fund (TCF) land and inclusion into DNR Administered Lands
• Family Friendly Jail Project update
• Justice Center update
• System of Care Grant close out report
• COVID-19 Incident Command update

The committee approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from September 6, 2022. The remainder of the meeting consisted of presentations and updates regarding county programs, grants, and construction projects. No substantive policy or funding decisions were recorded.

• Approved the meeting agenda
• Approved September 6, 2022 meeting minutes

County Board of Commissioners

The Carlton County Board of Commissioners is holding an adjourned session to handle routine administrative items, hear public comments from visitors opposing Loving Earth Memorial Gardens, and consider several Public Health & Human Services actions, including refilling a social worker position, a transportation agreement with Esko and Carlton schools, and accepting Adult Protection Services grant funds.

• Visitors opposing Loving Earth Memorial Gardens
• Refilling of Social Worker position
• Transportation agreement with Esko and Carlton Schools
• Accept Adult Protection Services (APS) grant funds

The board approved a $1,460,497 contract to Redstone Construction for approach grading and bridge work on CSAH 6 over the Moose Horn River, contingent on Cloquet's approval. They also accepted a $3,218.11 DHS grant for Adult Protection Services, approved foster care transportation agreements with two school districts, and heard public opposition to Loving Earth Memorial Gardens.

• Approved $1,460,497 road and bridge contract to Redstone Construction (5-0)
• Accepted $3,218.11 DHS grant for Adult Protection Services (5-0)
• Approved foster care transportation agreements with Esko and Carlton school districts, not to exceed $10,000 each (5-0)
• Approved boilerplate lease agreement for Airport Hangars (5-0)
• Adopted resolution accepting $700 donation for Sheriff's K-9 program (5-0)
• Acknowledged receipt of lawful gambling application for Sturgeon Lake Relief Association (5-0)

Board of Adjustment

The Carlton County Board of Adjustment and Appeals will hold a public hearing on four variance applications (Pettit, Werner, Braack, Murray) and discuss old business case #322023 (Calvin Jacobson). The board will also consider a change in status of an alternate board member and elect a vice-chair.

• Public hearing on variance #322027 (Jonathan Pettit)
• Public hearing on variance #322028 (Carla Werner)
• Public hearing on variance #322029 (Jeff Braack)
• Public hearing on variance #322030 (John and Susan Murray)
• Old business #322023 (Calvin Jacobson)

The Board of Adjustment approved variances with conditions for four applicants: Jonathan Pettit, Carla Werner, Jeff Braack, and John and Susan Murray. The board also appointed Aaron Gustafson as a regular member and elected him Vice-Chairperson. One application (Calvin Jacobson) was withdrawn before the hearing.

• Approved variance with conditions for Jonathan Pettit (4894 Birchview Drive, Moose Lake) (2-0)
• Approved variance with conditions for Carla Werner (3202 Bobs Drive, Cloquet) (2-0)
• Approved variance with conditions for Jeff Braack (3288 County Road 1, Wrenshall) (2-0)
• Approved variance with conditions for John and Susan Murray (975 Leimer Road, Carlton) (2-0)
• Appointed Aaron Gustafson as regular board member (2-0)
• Elected Aaron Gustafson as Vice-Chairperson (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of September 20, 2022 (2-0)
• Application #322023 (Calvin Jacobson) withdrawn by applicant

County Board of Commissioners

The Carlton County Board will consider restructuring the Income Maintenance unit so southern county cases are handled by larger Cloquet teams, and closing the Moose Lake office on Fridays. The board will also consider reappointments to the Board of Adjustment and Planning Commission, and entering into agreements with MnDOT for federal cost participation on construction engineering projects. The agenda includes routine items like approving minutes, expenditures, and employee service awards.

• Restructure IM Unit, close Moose Lake office on Fridays
• Reappoint John Manninen to Board of Adjustment (third term)
• Reappoint Keith Depre to Planning Commission (second term)
• Enter into MnDOT agency agreements for federal cost participation on projects 009-608-034 and 009-608-039
• Approve August 2022 expenditure listing

The Carlton County Board approved a restructuring plan for the Southern Carlton County Service Center that eliminates Friday office hours, and reappointed two officials to county boards. The board also adopted a resolution authorizing the county to accept federal transportation funds and accepted the August 2022 expenditure listing totaling $8,147,101.84. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved PHHS Income Maintenance restructuring plan eliminating Friday office hours (5-0)
• Reappointed John Manninen to Board of Adjustment for third term (5-0)
• Reappointed Keith Depre to Planning Commission for second term (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 22-092 appointing Commissioner of Transportation as agent for federal aid funds (5-0)
• Accepted August 2022 expenditure listing totaling $8,147,101.84 (5-0)

Planning Commission

The October 5, 2022, Planning Commission meeting is cancelled. The agenda contains only a cancellation notice from the Zoning and Environmental Services Administrator, with no items for discussion or decision.

• Meeting cancellation notice for October 5, 2022

County Board of Commissioners

The Carlton County Board will consider entering into a cooperative construction agreement with MnDOT for the replacement of the Cub Lake structure on CSAH 13, with MnDOT paying $550,000. The board will also set the 2023 proposed budget and levy, approve unorganized territory budgets, and address several personnel and grant items. The agenda includes routine approvals and a public hearing on Truth in Taxation.

• Cooperative agreement with MnDOT for Cub Lake structure replacement on CSAH 13 ($550,000)
• Set 2023 proposed Carlton County budget and levy
• Set 2023 Truth in Taxation public meeting
• Approve 2023 unorganized territories budgets and levies
• Request to fill Chief Deputy position and refill deputy sheriff position

The Carlton County Board of Commissioners approved a $32,286,408 property tax levy for 2023 and set a December 13 public hearing for final budget discussion. The board also approved a $160,000 loan to the City of Carlton for an ice plant at Four Seasons Sports Complex, accepted a $82,884 NHTSA grant for a DWI enforcement program, and appointed Daniel Danielson as Chief Deputy Sheriff. Several road construction projects were accepted and final payments authorized.

• Approved $32,286,408 2023 property tax levy (4-0-1, Peterson absent)
• Approved $160,000 loan to City of Carlton for ice plant at Four Seasons Sports Complex (4-0-1, Peterson absent)
• Accepted $82,884 NHTSA grant for DWI Traffic Safety Officer program (4-0-1, Peterson absent)
• Appointed Daniel Danielson as Chief Deputy Sheriff effective Sept 26, 2022 (5-0)
• Approved final payment of $46,581.18 to Ulland Brothers for road project on CSAH 7 (4-0-1, Peterson absent)
• Approved final payment of $155,931.29 to RL Larson Excavating for CSAH 3 project (4-0-1, Peterson absent)
• Approved up to $130,500 in compliance funds for Sheriff's squad car technology and laptops (5-0)
• Approved $300 reimbursement to Hebert-Kennedy VFW Post 3979 for Memorial Day services (5-0)

Board of Adjustment

The Carlton County Board of Adjustment and Appeals is meeting to consider four variance applications (cases #322023–#322026) from Calvin Jacobson, David Buskala, Byron and Cynthia Gigler, and Micheal Leyrer. The agenda includes a call to order, approval of the August 16, 2022 minutes, and a public hearing for each variance request. Legal notices for the hearings were published in the Star Gazette and Pine Knot News in early September. No old or other business is listed.

• Public hearing on variance #322023 (Calvin Jacobson)
• Public hearing on variance #322024 (David Buskala)
• Public hearing on variance #322025 (Byron and Cynthia Gigler)
• Public hearing on variance #322026 (Micheal Leyrer)
• Legal ads published in Star Gazette (Sept 8) and Pine Knot News (Sept 9)

The Carlton County Board of Adjustment and Appeals approved variances for David Buskala (329 12th Street, Cloquet), Byron and Cynthia Gigler (8919 Telford Crossing, Brooklyn Park), and Michael Leyrer (1615 Carlton Ave, Cloquet), all with conditions. A variance request from Calvin Jacobsen (1435 Heather Lane, Cromwell) was tabled at the applicant's request. The board also discussed a vacancy on the board.

• Approved variance for David Buskala with conditions (3-0)
• Denied variance for Byron and Cynthia Gigler (3-0)
• Approved variance for Michael Leyrer with conditions (3-0)
• Tabled variance for Calvin Jacobsen per applicant's request (3-0)

County Board of Commissioners

The Carlton County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular session to consider several administrative and operational items, including rezoning and conditional use permit requests, contract approvals for social services and transportation, and budget amendments. The agenda includes routine approvals of minutes and expenditures, as well as specific actions on zoning, contracts, and personnel matters.

• Consider rezoning request #5220044-Michelle Barton
• Consider Conditional Use Permit #422004-Twin Lakes Township
• Approve POS contract agreements with AEOA and JET for MFIP funds totaling $317,549.76
• Approve Foster Care Transportation agreement with Moose Lake School (up to $10,000)
• Consider 1-year extension for mattress transportation with Waste Management

The Carlton County Board of Commissioners approved several items, including a rezoning request, a conditional use permit for a town hall, service contracts for employment training, and multiple resolutions. They also approved a gravel pit lease, tax abatements, and various administrative changes. All votes were unanimous among present members, with Commissioner Thell absent.

• Approved Purchase of Service contracts with AEOA and JET for MFIP Employment and Training, max $158,774.88 each (unanimous)
• Approved foster care transportation agreement with Moose Lake school district, not to exceed $10,000 (unanimous)
• Approved third one-year extension of recyclable mattresses transportation agreement with Waste Management (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning No. 522004 from C-2 to A-2 (unanimous)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit No. 422004 for Twin Lakes Township town hall (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 22-079 authorizing sale of tax-forfeited parcel to City of Cloquet (unanimous, Thell absent)
• Adopted Resolution 22-080 accepting completed Redstone Construction project and authorizing final payment of $47,817.44 (unanimous, Thell absent)
• Adopted Resolution 22-081 requesting Governor Walz release 20% LPA cost share from DACA Fund (unanimous, Thell absent)

Planning Commission

The Carlton County Planning Commission is meeting to hold public hearings on a rezoning application by Michelle Barton and a conditional/interim use application by Twin Lakes Township. The agenda also includes routine items like approving minutes and the agenda itself. No new or other business is listed.

• Rezoning #522004 – Michelle Barton
• Conditional/Interim Use #422004 – Twin Lakes Township
• Legal ad published in Star Gazette on Aug 25, 2022
• Legal ad published in Pine Knot News on Aug 26, 2022

The Carlton County Planning Commission approved two land-use requests unanimously. Rezoning #522004 for Michelle Barton from C-2 to A-2 was approved 7-0. Conditional Use Permit #422003 for Twin Lakes Township to allow public buildings and facilities was also approved 7-0 with conditions.

• Approved Rezoning #522004 for Michelle Barton from C-2 to A-2 (7-0)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit #422003 for Twin Lakes Township for public buildings and facilities with conditions (7-0)

Committee of the Whole

The Carlton County Committee of the Whole will meet to discuss the 2023 budget and levy, receive updates on the COVID-19 response, opioid settlement funds, the Justice Center, and Enbridge, and consider a 40-hour work week for the Zoning and Environmental Services Administrator. The agenda also includes a resolution requesting Governor Walz's help in releasing DACA funds for flood repair projects.

• Present 2023 budget and levy for discussion and consideration for adoption
• Consider 40-hour work week for Zoning and Environmental Services Administrator position
• Resolution requesting release of DACA funds for 2018 flood ER projects (20% cost share, ~$3.3M)
• COVID-19 Incident Command update (Public Health)
• Opioid Settlement Funds update (Joanne Erspamer, Ali Bachinski)

The Committee of the Whole approved a 6.9% preliminary levy increase for 2023, to be presented for adoption at the September 26 board meeting. They also approved a 40-hour work week for the Zoning and Environmental Services Administrator position and discussed updates on COVID-19, the Justice Center, and the Line 3 pipeline.

• Approved 2023 preliminary levy at 6.9% increase (motion by Proulx, second by Peterson)
• Approved 40-hour work week for Zoning and Environmental Services Administrator position (motion by Genereau, second by Cunningham)
• Approved preliminary resolution to support bridge improvement grant request (motion by Brenner, second by Proulx)

County Board of Commissioners

The Carlton County Board will hold an adjourned session to consider several items, including adding a post-65 health insurance plan to county benefits, a lease for the FDL substation, and a closed session on labor negotiations. They will also discuss a foster care transportation contract with Cloquet Schools and a transition of youth shelter services to Bethany Shelter.

• Add Post-65 Health Insurance Plan to County Benefits Options
• Consideration of FDL Substation Lease
• Closed session to discuss labor negotiations
• Addendum to POS contract with Lutheran Social Services Youth Shelter (transition to Bethany Shelter, 9239 Idaho Street, Duluth)
• Change PT Staffing Level for Transfer Station Cashier/HHW Technician

The board approved a revised ballot question for the November 2022 general election asking voters whether to fund the new Justice Center via a 0.5% county sales tax or property tax. Several personnel actions were also approved, including refilling a case aide position, adding a part-time cashier at the Transfer Station, and approving a post-65 health insurance plan. A resolution urging federal and Wisconsin officials to fund reconstruction of Douglas County Road W was adopted. No action was taken on a potential power substation lease with Fond du Lac RBC.

• Approved revised ballot question for Justice Center funding (5-0)
• Approved refilling ACT program assistant (Case Aide) position in Public Health and Human Services (5-0)
• Approved addendum to Purchase of Service Contract with Lutheran Social Services for youth shelter (5-0)
• Approved staffing level change for Transfer Station: additional part-time Cashier/HHW Technician through Dec 2022 (5-0)
• Approved addition of post-65 health insurance plan to county benefit options (5-0)
• Adopted resolution 22-077: revised County Ballot Question for Nov 2022 election (5-0)
• Adopted resolution 22-078: urging reconstruction of Douglas County WI Road W Nemadji River bridge approaches (5-0)
• Approved two-week extension of shift differential payment to affected Teamsters (5-0)

Board of Adjustment

The Carlton County Board of Adjustment and Appeals is meeting to consider four variance applications (cases #322019, #322020, #322021, #322023) from Roy Erickson, Iverson Inn, Inc., Roger Neubauer, and Steve Stracek. The board will hold a public hearing, then vote on findings of fact to grant or deny each variance. The agenda also includes approving the July 19, 2022 minutes and confirming legal ad publication in the Star Gazette and Pine Knot News.

• Public hearing on variance #322019 (Roy Erickson)
• Public hearing on variance #322020 (Iverson Inn, Inc.)
• Public hearing on variance #322021 (Roger Neubauer)
• Public hearing on variance #322023 (Steve Stracek)
• Legal ad published in Star Gazette (Aug 4) and Pine Knot News (Aug 5)

The Board of Adjustment & Appeals approved four variance requests, each with conditions, for properties in Carlton County. The decisions were made after a public hearing and review of findings of fact. No other substantive business was conducted.

• Approved variance #322019 for Roy Erickson with conditions (3-0)
• Approved variance #322020 for Iverson Inn, Inc. with conditions (3-0)
• Approved variance #322021 for Roger Neubauer with conditions (3-0)
• Approved variance #322022 for Steve Stracek with conditions (3-0)

County Board of Commissioners

The Carlton County Board will consider approving ballot language for a November 2022 local option sales tax question to fund the new Justice Center. They will also discuss several other items, including township maintenance agreements, out-of-state travel for a sheriff's investigator, and a closed session. The agenda includes routine approvals and recognitions.

• Approve language for LOST ballot question (0.5% sales tax for Justice Center)
• Consider acceptance of FY 2023 IRRR Taconite Tax Allocation
• Consider Ted Shaw reappointment to EDA board
• Consider City of Moose Lake NRP repayment change
• Add Post-65 Supplemental Insurance Plan Option for Retirees

The Carlton County Board approved a ballot question for the November 2022 election asking voters to authorize a 0.5% local option sales tax to pay for the new Justice Center. The board also approved transportation maintenance agreements with three townships, accepted a $264,986 taconite tax grant for economic development, and deferred Moose Lake's Neighborhood Revitalization Program payment to 2023. A post-65 insurance option for retirees was tabled to the August 22 meeting.

• Approved ballot question for 0.5% sales tax for Justice Center (all yea, Proulx absent)
• Approved transportation maintenance agreements with Holyoke, Twin Lakes, Silver Brook Townships (all yea, Proulx absent)
• Approved out-of-state travel for Sheriff's Investigator to training in Cuba, MO (all yea)
• Authorized acceptance of $264,986 taconite tax grant for economic development (all yea, Proulx absent)
• Reappointed Ted Shaw to EDA Committee for six-year term (all yea)
• Accepted EDA recommendations for no changes to Enabling Resolution and By-Laws (all yea)
• Approved deferral of Moose Lake's 2022 Neighborhood Revitalization Program payment to 2023 (all yea, Proulx absent)
• Tabled post-65 supplemental insurance plan option for retirees to August 22 meeting (all yea)

Committee of the Whole

The Carlton County Committee of the Whole is meeting to hear 2023 budget presentations from county departments and to discuss the Justice Center project, including final GMP approval and funding options. The agenda includes a transportation update and approval of prior meeting minutes. The meeting is largely informational, with budget presentations and project updates rather than final decisions.

• 2023 budget presentations from Assessor, Coordinator/HR, Zoning, Public Health, Veteran Services, Auditor/Treasurer, Property Management, and County Attorney
• Justice Center GMP: construction costs $68.7 million, soft costs $9 million, target $66 million
• Funding options for Justice Center: LOST bonds capped at $60 million, ARPA funds, state planning dollars ($1.5 million), grants ($155,000 security, $68,000 law library), state sales tax refund (~$800,000)
• Geothermal bid and bid pack #2 contracts discussed
• Transportation update

The Committee of the Whole approved its agenda, the June 7 and July 18 meeting minutes, and adjourned. Budget presentations were given by several commissioners and staff, and a transportation update was provided. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural and informational.

• Approved agenda (motion by Peterson, second by Holmes)
• Approved June 7, 2022 meeting minutes (motion by Bodie, second by Peterson)
• Approved July 18 special meeting minutes (motion by Peterson, second by Bodie)
• Adjourned (motion by Bodie, second by Peterson)

County Board of Commissioners

The Carlton County Board is holding an adjourned session focused on 2023 budget presentations from county departments and outside agencies, including the Arrowhead Library System and the Carlton County Historical Society. The board will also consider routine items such as approving minutes, refilling a deputy auditor/treasurer position, replacing custodial positions, and a letter of support for a grant application.

• 2023 budget request of $154,015 from Arrowhead Library System (1% increase)
• Consider refilling Deputy Auditor/Treasurer position
• Replace two .6 custodial positions with one 1.0 position
• Consider letter of support for CTC Border to Border Grant Application
• Approve June 2022 expenditure listing

The Carlton County Board of Commissioners met in adjourned session and approved several administrative actions, including a temporary backfill for a Highway Maintenance Worker due to military deployment, refilling a Deputy Auditor/Treasurer position, and accepting the June 2022 expenditure listing totaling $11,600,689.35. The board also approved letters of support for broadband grant applications by Consolidated Telephone Company and Frontier, and accepted a United Way grant for the Jump Start 4 Kindergarten program. All votes were unanimous among the four members present, with one member absent.

• Approved temporary backfill of Highway Maintenance Worker I for up to 14 months due to military deployment (all yea)
• Approved refilling Deputy Auditor/Treasurer position due to resignation (all yea)
• Approved letters of support for CTC and Frontier for DEED Broadband Border to Border Grant Application (all yea)
• Accepted June 2022 expenditure listing totaling $11,600,689.35 (all yea)
• Accepted 2022-2023 United Way Community Investment Grant of $10,606.57 for Jump Start 4 Kindergarten Program (all yea)

County Board of Commissioners

The Carlton County Board of Commissioners held a special session to consider the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) for the new Justice Center. The board voted to award the remaining contracts from bid package #2, totaling an estimated $6,390,499. Additionally, the board considered cancelling future special meetings related to the jail/justice center project.

• Award contract to Adolfson & Peterson Construction for Base Bid ($1,760,000) and Site Concrete ($338,000)
• Award contract to KMH Steel Erectors for Steel Install ($220,200)
• Award contract to Kremer Davis Inc. for Waterproofing ($12,350)
• Award contract to Mineral Service Plus, Inc. for Thermal Wellfield ($2,892,000)
• Award contract to Northland Constructors of Duluth, Inc. for Asphalt ($728,400)

The board unanimously accepted the Guaranteed Maximum Price of $65,842,008 from Adolphson and Peterson Construction for the Justice Center project's construction costs, noting it excludes soft costs and equipment. It also approved six contracts from bid package #2, including below-grade concrete, structural steel, waterproofing, geothermal wellfield, asphalt, and site concrete. The board scheduled a groundbreaking ceremony for August 22, 2022, and cancelled future Committee of the Whole meetings on the third Monday of each month.

• Approved $65,842,008 GMP for Justice Center construction (5-0)
• Accepted bid package #2 contracts: Below Grade Concrete $1,760,000 (5-0)
• Accepted Structural Steel Install $220,200 (5-0)
• Accepted Waterproofing $12,350 (5-0)
• Accepted Geothermal Wellfield $2,892,000 (5-0)
• Accepted Asphalt $728,400 (5-0)
• Accepted Site Concrete $338,000 (5-0)
• Cancelled future Committee of the Whole meetings (5-0)

Board of Adjustment

The Carlton County Board of Adjustment and Appeals will hold public hearings on five variance applications (cases #322014 through #322018) from property owners. The board will also approve minutes from the June 21, 2022 meeting and consider findings of fact to grant variances.

• Public hearing on variance #322014 (Michael Swanson)
• Public hearing on variance #322015 (Kris Nelson)
• Public hearing on variance #322016 (Steve and Deb Schley)
• Public hearing on variance #322017 (James and Lena Motz)
• Public hearing on variance #322018 (Micheal Leyrer)

The Board of Adjustment approved all four variance applications on the agenda, each with conditions, and approved the findings of fact for each. The applications were from Michael Swanson, Kris Nelson, Steve and Deb Schley, and Michael Leyrer. The meeting also included approval of the June 21, 2022 minutes and adjournment.

• Approved variance #322014 for Michael Swanson with conditions (3-0)
• Approved variance #322015 for Kris Nelson with conditions (3-0)
• Approved variance #322016 for Steve and Deb Schley with conditions (3-0)
• Approved variance #322018 for Michael Leyrer with conditions (3-0)
• Approved findings of fact for all four variance applications (3-0 each)
• Approved minutes of June 21, 2022 meeting (3-0)

Committee of the Whole

The Carlton County Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss final approval of the Justice Center project's Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP), with construction costs at $68.7 million and soft costs at $9 million. They will also review funding options, including LOST bonds capped at $60 million, gap funding from various sources, and potential project delays due to inflation. The meeting includes updates on bid packages, state funding, and next steps for the project.

• GMP construction costs $68.7 million, soft costs $9 million
• LOST bonds capped at $60 million plus interest and issuance costs
• Gap funding includes $3 million premium payments, $1.5 million state planning dollars, $155,000 security grant, $68,000 law library funds, $800,000 state sales tax refund
• Inflation estimated at 8-13% year one, adding $6-9.6 million
• Bid pack #3 scheduled for early November 2022

The Committee of the Whole reviewed the final Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) for the Justice Center project, with construction costs at $68.7 million and soft costs at $9 million, though the GMP is a maximum, not final, and some costs will come in bid pack #3. The committee discussed funding options, including a LOST bond capped at $60 million, and noted that a delay would add 8-13% inflation costs. No formal votes were taken on these items; the meeting was informational and procedural.

• Approved agenda (motion by Bodie, second by Reed)
• Approved May 16, 2022 meeting minutes (motion by Peterson, second by Genereau)
• Reviewed GMP: construction $68.7M, soft costs $9M, with reductions to target $66M
• Discussed LOST bonds capped at $60M plus interest and issuance costs
• Discussed gap funding options including ARPA, premium payments, state dollars, grants, sales tax refund
• Noted bid pack #3 scheduled for early November 2022
• Adjourned (motion by Bodie, second by Brenner)

County Board of Commissioners

The Carlton County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular session on July 12, 2022, to consider several zoning and administrative items. Key actions include a rezoning request for an apple orchard, a shoreland alteration permit for grading and filling, and an interim ordinance for a cervid farm moratorium. The board will also accept grants, approve expenditures, and refill an attorney position.

• Rezoning request #522003 by Robert and Donna Petko to change 4517 Sand Lake Road from R-1 to A-2 zoning for an apple orchard
• Shoreland alterations interim use permit #422003 for James and Lena Motz to grade and fill 332 cubic yards on a steep slope at 3830 Erickson Road
• Consider interim ordinance for Carlton County Cervid Farm Moratorium
• Accept grant from MDH and notification of MN DOC approval for Justice Center design
• Approve May 2022 Expenditure Listing and refill Attorney position

The board approved two Justice Center bid packages totaling $3,214,560, accepted a $8,536.42 COVID-19 grant, and adopted a one-year moratorium on new or expanding cervid farms. It also approved a rezoning, an interim use permit, and refilling a provisional attorney position.

• Approved rezoning of 4517 Sand Lake Road from R-1 to A-2 (all yea votes)
• Approved interim use permit for grading/filling at 3830 Erickson Road (all yea votes)
• Adopted resolution 22-069 accepting $8,536.42 COVID-19 grant (all yea votes, Proulx absent)
• Adopted resolution 22-070 accepting Justice Center design approval (all yea votes, Proulx absent)
• Awarded bid package #2 to Adolfson & Peterson and American Structural Metals for $1,254,560 (all yea votes)
• Awarded bid package #2 to Adolfson & Peterson and Veit and Company for $1,960,000 (all yea votes)
• Approved refilling provisional Attorney position (all yea votes)
• Adopted resolution 22-071 enacting one-year cervid farm moratorium (all yea votes, Proulx absent)

Planning Commission

The Carlton County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two applications: a rezoning request by Robert and Donna Petko and a shoreland alterations interim use request by James and Lena Motz. The meeting also includes routine items like approving minutes and the agenda. No new or other business is listed.

• Rezoning #522003 – Robert and Donna Petko
• Shoreland Alterations Interim Use #422003 – James and Lena Motz
• Legal ad published in Star Gazette on June 23, 2022
• Legal ad published in Pine Knot News on June 24, 2022

The Carlton County Planning Commission approved a rezoning request from Robert and Donna Petko to change their property at 4517 Sand Lake Road, Moose Lake, MN from R-1 to A-2 zoning district. The commission also approved findings of fact and granted a shoreland alterations interim use permit to James and Lena Motz for grading and filling in excess of 10 cubic yards on a steep slope at 1267 Paris Avenue North, West Lakeland, MN. Both approvals were unanimous with no public comments or correspondence recorded.

• Approved rezoning #522003 for Robert and Donna Petko from R-1 to A-2 (unanimous)
• Approved findings of fact for shoreland alterations interim use #422003 for James and Lena Motz (unanimous)
• Approved shoreland alterations interim use #422003 with conditions for James and Lena Motz (unanimous)

County Board of Commissioners

The Carlton County Board of Commissioners is meeting in an adjourned session to handle routine administrative items and several action items. Key decisions include awarding an electronics recycling contract, approving out-of-state travel, awarding a construction contract for airport apron and taxiway improvements, and entering into agreements with MnDOT. The board will also consider a food service provider for the jail and accept a child care grant.

• Consider awarding electronics recycling contract to TRC, The Retrofit Companies, effective Sept. 1, 2022 through Aug. 31, 2023, with renewal options
• Award contract for apron and taxiway improvements at the county airport
• Consider three MnDOT agreements: Master Partnership Contract, Agreement No. 1051094, and Agreement No. 1051095
• Approve out-of-state travel for Land and Building department
• Accept FCF Rural Community Child Care Grant

The Carlton County Board of Commissioners approved several contracts and resolutions, including a $1,079,106.28 airport improvement contract and a jail food service contract. They also held a public hearing on a proposed moratorium for captive cervid farms, but no decision was made on that item. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved $1,079,106.28 airport apron and taxiway contract to Ulland Brothers, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved jail food service contract to Consolidated Correctional Foodservice (5-0)
• Approved $30,000 Rural Child Care Innovation Program grant (5-0)
• Approved electronics recycling contract to TRC, The Retrofit Companies (5-0)
• Approved Master Partnership Contract with MnDOT (5-0)
• Approved MnDOT Agency Agreements No. 1051094 and 1051095 (5-0)
• Approved correction to resolution 22-054C for Eagle Township grant (5-0)
• Approved $800 increase to ISTS loan for Butterfield property (5-0)

County Board of Commissioners

The Carlton County Board of Commissioners is holding a public hearing to consider an interim ordinance imposing a one-year moratorium on the creation or expansion of captive cervid farms in the county, aimed at preventing the spread of Chronic Wasting Disease. The board will take public comment and then adjourn to its scheduled board meeting, where it may vote on the ordinance. The moratorium would pause new or expanded cervid farms while the county studies potential zoning amendments.

• Public hearing on interim ordinance imposing a one-year moratorium on new or expanded captive cervid farms
• Moratorium cites Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) prevention as purpose
• Ordinance would prohibit new cervid farms and expansion of existing ones for one year
• Planning Commission directed to study official controls and report to County Board within 6 months
• Meeting at Carlton County Transportation Building, 1630 County Road 61, Carlton, MN

Board of Adjustment

The Carlton County Board of Adjustment and Appeals will hold a public hearing on four variance applications (cases #322010–#322013) from Caleb Shadis, Mary and Frederick Johnson, Stanley Swedberg, and Scott and Julie Antonutti. The board will also approve minutes from May 17, 2022, and discuss rules and bylaws and rules of decorum. No old business is listed. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with the public hearing as the main substantive item.

• Public hearing on variance case #322010 (Caleb Shadis)
• Public hearing on variance case #322011 (Mary and Frederick Johnson)
• Public hearing on variance case #322012 (Stanley Swedberg)
• Public hearing on variance case #322013 (Scott and Julie Antonutti)
• Discussion of rules and bylaws and rules of decorum

The Carlton County Board of Adjustment approved all four variance applications on the agenda, each with conditions. The board also approved the minutes from the May 17, 2022 meeting. No public comment was received for any of the four applications.

• Approved variance #322010 for Caleb Shadis with conditions (2-0)
• Approved variance #322011 for Mary and Frederick Johnson with conditions (2-0)
• Approved variance #322012 for Stanley Swedberg with conditions (2-0)
• Approved variance #322013 for Scott and Julie Antonutti with conditions (2-0)
• Approved minutes of May 17, 2022 meeting (2-0)

County Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review proposed increases to Transfer Station gate fees due to rising landfill costs. The meeting also includes discussions on a conditional use permit for outdoor music in Mahtowa Township and several administrative items.

• Proposed increase of 4.84% plus $0.25 per ton administration fee for Transfer Station gate fees
• Proposed 8.3% increase for demolition waste hauling at SKB Environmental Landfill
• Conditional Use Permit #422002 for James Myhre to allow outdoor music performances
• Sale of parcel 78-010-0080 to MN DNR Parks
• MnDOT contract 1047546 0904-MO22 & 0904-MO23 approval

The Carlton County Board approved new transfer station gate fees effective September 1, 2022, a conditional use permit for outdoor music, and the direct sale of a 40-acre parcel to the MN DNR. They also accepted several grants, including airport maintenance, boat and water safety, and federal boating safety, and approved a K-9 purchase and training contract.

• Approved transfer station gate fees effective Sept 1, 2022 (all yea)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit No. 422002 for outdoor music at 2871 Sundberg Road (all yea)
• Approved direct sale of Parcel 78-010-0080 to MN DNR (all yea, Proulx absent)
• Adopted resolution 22-059 supporting Wood City Riders trail near proposed roundabout (all yea, Proulx absent)
• Accepted Airport Maintenance and Operation Grant Contract (all yea, Proulx absent)
• Approved $15,500 K-9 purchase and training contract (all yea)
• Accepted $8,411 donation for Sheriff's K-9 program (all yea, Proulx absent)
• Approved 2022-2023 liquor license renewals (all yea)

Committee of the Whole

The Carlton County Committee of the Whole will discuss masking in county buildings, review the property management budget, and receive updates on transportation projects. The agenda also includes an update on the COVID-19 incident command and recognition of a service award winner.

• Discuss masking in county buildings
• Building Committee update on property management budget
• Transportation update on road and bridge construction projects
• Incident Command update on COVID-19 from Public Health
• AFSCME Local 2750 Never Quit Service Award Winner recognition

The Carlton County Committee of the Whole met on June 7, 2022, and approved the agenda and the May 3, 2022 minutes. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting consisted of informational updates from Public Health, including COVID-19 transmission rates and vaccine clinics, and various department updates. The next regular meeting is scheduled for July 5, 2022.

• Approved agenda (motion by Peterson, second by Bodie)
• Approved May 3, 2022 minutes (motion by Brenner, second by Proulx)
• Adjourned (motion by Bodie, second by Brenner)

Planning Commission

The Carlton County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a condition or interim use application for James Myhre. The meeting also includes routine business such as approving previous minutes and the current agenda.

• Public hearing for Condition/Interim Use #422002 – James Myhre

The Carlton County Planning Commission approved Conditional/Interim Use Permit #422002 for James Myhre to allow outdoor music performances at 2516 County Road 61, Carlton, MN. The approval was made with conditions and followed a public hearing with no public comments or correspondence. The commission also approved its by-laws and the minutes from the May 4, 2022 meeting.

• Approved minutes of May 4, 2022 (6-0)
• Approved agenda (6-0)
• Approved findings of fact for CUP/IUP #422002 (6-0)
• Approved CUP/IUP #422002 with conditions for outdoor music performances (6-0)
• Approved by-laws (6-0)

County Board of Commissioners

The Carlton County Board of Commissioners will hold an adjourned session to consider routine administrative items and several action items, including a one-year extension of the recycling contract with Cloquet Riverside Recycling, approval of timber sale results, and multiple transportation-related resolutions. The board will also consider personnel actions, including a request to allow two ACT team members to work out-of-class temporarily.

• Consider 1-year extension of contract with Cloquet Riverside Recycling for recyclables collection, with 4.84% inflation adjustment
• Approve timber sale results from May 12, 2022 auction totaling $494,445.75
• Approve additional financing of Blackhoof Township Olson Road Project (max $50,000)
• Consider MOU with Douglas County, WI for culvert replacement on CSAH 4
• Approve gambling permits for Blackhoof Firefighters and Lakehead Harvest Reunion Inc.

The Carlton County Board approved a $316,814.60 contract with Veit & Company, Inc. for work on Kingsley Road (Twp. Rd. 193), contingent on Eagle Township approval, and accepted a matching MnDOT LRIP grant. They also approved a $50,000 advance to Blackhoof Township for Olson Road construction, reappointed JinYeene Neumann as County Engineer for four years, and approved several other routine items.

• Approved $316,814.60 contract to Veit & Company for Kingsley Road project (all yea)
• Approved MnDOT LRIP grant agreement 1050587 for $316,814.60 for Kingsley Road (all yea)
• Approved $50,000 advance to Blackhoof Township for Olson Road construction (all yea)
• Reappointed JinYeene Neumann as County Engineer with 4-year contract (all yea)
• Approved one-year recycling agreement extension with Cloquet Riverside Recycling (all yea)
• Approved $30,000 First Children's Finance Rural Community Child Care Grant application (all yea)
• Approved Project Labor Agreement for Justice Center project (all yea)
• Appointed PFM Asset Management LLC to manage bond funds (all yea)

Board of Adjustment

The Carlton County Board of Adjustment and Appeals will hold public hearings on three variance applications (cases #322007, #322008, #322009) from Wendy Ballantine, Mike and Misty Peterson, and James Christenson. The board will also approve minutes from the April 19 meeting and consider findings of fact to grant variances. No old business is listed.

• Public hearing on variance #322007 (Wendy Ballantine)
• Public hearing on variance #322008 (Mike and Misty Peterson)
• Public hearing on variance #322009 (James Christenson)
• Legal ad published in Star Gazette on May 5, 2022, and Pine Knot News on May 6, 2022

The Board of Adjustment approved three variance requests at its May 17, 2022 meeting. All three applications were approved with conditions, and the board also approved the findings of fact for each. The meeting was adjourned at 7:51 p.m.

• Approved variance #322007 for Wendy Ballantine with conditions
• Approved variance #322008 for Mike and Misty Peterson with conditions
• Approved variance #322009 for James Christenson (Rick Lewis, representative) with conditions
• Approved findings of fact for all three variance applications
• Approved minutes of April 19, 2022 meeting

Board of Adjustment

The Carlton County Board of Adjustment and Appeals is meeting to consider three variance applications. The agenda includes a public hearing with three cases, followed by findings of fact and a vote on whether to grant the variances. The meeting is largely procedural, with no old business listed.

• Public hearing on variance #322007 (Wendy Ballantine)
• Public hearing on variance #322008 (Mike and Misty Peterson)
• Public hearing on variance #322009 (James Christenson)
• Legal ad published in Star Gazette on May 5, 2022, and Pine Knot News on May 6, 2022

The Board of Adjustment approved all three variance applications on the agenda: Wendy Ballantine (#322007), Mike and Misty Peterson (#322008), and James Christenson (#322009, represented by Rick Lewis). Each was approved with conditions, and the findings of fact for each were also approved. The meeting was procedural, with no public comment or correspondence on any item.

• Approved variance #322007 for Wendy Ballantine with conditions
• Approved variance #322008 for Mike and Misty Peterson with conditions
• Approved variance #322009 for James Christenson with conditions
• Approved findings of fact for all three variance applications
• Approved minutes of April 19, 2022

Committee of the Whole

The Carlton County Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss the Justice Center Project, including a NIC process flow update, design development estimate and bid package #2, furniture/equipment service contract, and site discussion with HWY 210 and CSAH 61 updates. The agenda also includes old business items like probation committee updates, public information, and legislative updates. The meeting is a working session, not a final decision-making body, and no votes are listed on this agenda.

• Design Development estimate and Bid package #2 for Justice Center
• Furniture, Fixtures, Equipment (FFE) service contract discussion
• Site discussion and HWY 210 / CSAH 61 update
• Tribal monitoring and groundbreaking ceremony planning
• Next special session scheduled for July 18, 2022

County Board of Commissioners

The Carlton County Board of Commissioners is considering a one-year moratorium on the creation or expansion of captive cervid farms to prevent Chronic Wasting Disease. The board is also reviewing a Joint Powers Agreement for the City of Carlton to allow the county to administer shoreland management.

• Proposed moratorium on new or expanded captive cervid farms
• Joint Powers Agreement with City of Carlton for Shoreland Management
• Reclassification of ACT Team Leader position to Social Services Supervisor
• Rezoning Request #522002 (Severt and Kimberly Grimm)
• Conditional/Interim use permit #422001 (LeeAnne Gibson)

The Carlton County Board approved setting a public hearing for June 27, 2022, to consider a moratorium on new or expanded captive cervid farms. The board also approved a re-zoning request, denied a conditional use permit for a property cleaning business, and approved numerous licenses and agreements. All actions were approved unanimously except the permit denial, which passed 4-1 with Commissioner Proulx voting nay.

• Approved setting public hearing for captive cervid farm moratorium (unanimous)
• Approved re-zoning of two parcels at 2530 County Road 61 from A-1 to A-2 (unanimous)
• Denied Conditional/Interim Use Permit for property cleaning business at 4328/4329 County Road 145 (4-1, Proulx nay)
• Approved 4 recycling facility licenses (unanimous)
• Approved 93 garbage hauler licenses (unanimous)
• Approved Waste Management food waste collection agreement July 2022-June 2023 (unanimous)
• Adopted All-Hazard Mitigation Plan (unanimous)
• Approved $10,000 for Community Get-Together Grants (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Carlton County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a rezoning request by Severt and Kimberly Grimm and a conditional use request by LeeAnn and Brandon Gibson. The commission will also discuss an interim use ordinance for a Carlton County cervid farm moratorium and revisions to the Subdivision Ordinance #28. The meeting includes standard procedural items like approving minutes and the agenda.

• Rezoning #522002 – Severt and Kimberly Grimm
• Conditional Use #422001 – LeeAnn and Brandon Gibson
• Interim Use Ordinance – Carlton County Cervid Farm Moratorium
• Revisions to Carlton County Subdivision Ordinance #28

The Carlton County Planning Commission denied a conditional/interim use permit for LeeAnne and Brandon Gibson to operate a property cleaning business with temporary storage at 4329 County Road 145, Holyoke. The denial was based on findings that the business operated as a junk yard, which is unlawful in the A-1/A-2 zoning district. The commission also approved a rezoning request for Severt and Kimberly Grimm from A-1 to A-2 zoning with conditions.

• Denied Conditional/Interim Use Permit #422001 for LeeAnne and Brandon Gibson's property cleaning business (unanimous)
• Approved Rezoning #522002 for Severt and Kimberly Grimm from A-1 to A-2 zoning district with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of February 2, 2022 meeting
• Approved agenda as amended

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will discuss updates to the Shoreland Management Ordinance and a temporary ordinance banning Cervid Farms. The meeting also includes updates on the building committee budget and potential changes to public hearing rules.

• Shoreland Management Ordinance discussion
• Temporary Ordinance banning Cervid Farms
• Building Committee budget update
• Review of Public Hearing Rules and Decorum
• Community Get-Together Grants revenue and applicant approval

The Committee of the Whole approved a motion to move forward a temporary ordinance banning new cervid farms, following a presentation on Chronic Wasting Disease. The board also approved a $50,000 loan to Blackhoof Township for road paving, new public hearing rules, 15-minute appeal hearing increments, and a supervisor position for the ACT team. Several items were informational or discussed without formal action.

• Approved motion to move forward temporary ordinance banning new cervid farms
• Approved $50,000 loan to Blackhoof Township for Olson Road paving, repaid over 5 years
• Approved new public hearing rules of decorum
• Approved setting appeal hearings in 15-minute increments
• Approved moving ACT team leader to supervisor position
• Approved Shoreland Management Ordinance enforcement for City of Carlton effective Jan 1, 2023

County Board of Commissioners

The Carlton County Board is meeting in an adjourned session to consider several items, including a detour agreement with MnDOT for bridge projects on Trunk Highway 210, a presentation on the Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan, and a service contract renewal with Paramount Planning Group. The board will also discuss accepting a Northland Grant, supporting Bakk-Ecklund PILT bills, and re-establishing commissioner district boundaries.

• Detour Agreement (1048199) with MnDOT for TH 210 bridge replacements, with $9,643.21 estimated road life consumed and $30,000 maximum obligation
• 2022 Service Contract renewal with Paramount Planning Group
• Accept Northland Grant for FFN care Project
• Consider Supporting Bakk-Ecklund PILT Bills
• Re-establish or Establish New Commissioner District Boundaries

The Carlton County Board of Commissioners adopted a redistricting plan (Resolution 22-042) re-establishing the five commissioner districts, effective immediately, with Commissioner Thell voting against. The board also approved several agreements, including a $114,000 contract with Paramount Planning Group for emergency management services, and a resolution urging the state legislature to pass bills increasing PILT payments to northern Minnesota counties.

• Adopted redistricting plan for commissioner districts (4-1, Thell nay)
• Approved $114,000 contract with Paramount Planning Group for AREMA Region 2 project management (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution urging legislature to pass Bakk-Ecklund PILT bills (unanimous)
• Approved MnDOT Agreement No. 1048199 for bridge reconstruction detour routes (unanimous)
• Approved BNSF Railway crossing signal agreement at CSAH 7 near Sawyer (unanimous)
• Accepted Airport Maintenance and Operation Grant Contract for Cloquet-Carlton County Airport (unanimous)
• Approved out-of-state travel for Sheriff's Office investigator to Washington State (unanimous)
• Approved $15,000 MOU for Child Care Provider Outreach and Support Initiative (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Carlton County Board of Adjustment and Appeals will hold a public hearing on three variance applications (cases #322004, #322005, #322006) from Brian and Jenny Goldner, the Lang Revocable Trust, and Stanley Swedberg. The board will also approve the March 15, 2022 meeting minutes and consider findings of fact to grant variances. No old business is listed.

• Public hearing on variance #322004 (Brian and Jenny Goldner)
• Public hearing on variance #322005 (Lang Revocable Trust, Bruce Lang trustee)
• Public hearing on variance #322006 (Stanley Swedberg)
• Legal ad published in Star Gazette (April 7, 2022) and Pine Knot News (April 8, 2022)
• Approve minutes from March 15, 2022 meeting

The Carlton County Board of Adjustment approved three variance requests, each with conditions, after a public hearing. The board also approved the minutes from the March 15, 2022 meeting. All votes were unanimous (3-0) with one alternate member absent.

• Approved variance #322004 for Brian and Jenny Goldner with conditions (3-0)
• Approved variance #322005 for Lang Revocable Trust (Bruce Lang, Trustee) with conditions (3-0)
• Approved variance #322006 for Stanley Swedberg with conditions (3-0)
• Approved minutes of March 15, 2022 meeting (3-0)

County Board of Commissioners

The Carlton County Board of Commissioners will hold its regular session on April 12, 2022, addressing routine administrative items and several operational matters. Key items include designating the Zoning and Environmental Services Office as the repository for FEMA flood map appeal data, approving a timber sale, and refilling an office support position in Public Health & Human Services.

• Consider FEMA appeal process for proposed flood hazard determinations (FIRM and FIS)
• Consider AIS budget and plan
• Consider LUP agreement with MN DOT for Wood City Riders
• Set time, date, terms and conditions of 1st annual Timber Sale
• Consider MnDOT Contract 1047572 A0902-66

The Carlton County Board approved the 2022 Aquatic Invasive Species Budget and Plan ($101,030.05), a Fixed Base Operator Lease with Venture North Aviation at the Cloquet-Carlton County Airport, and set a timber auction for May 12, 2022. They also approved a $5 agate picking permit (with one nay vote), a grant extension for the State Homeland Security Program, and refilled positions in PHHS and the County Attorney's office. A public hearing on redistricting was held with no formal action taken.

• Approved 2022 AIS Budget and Plan ($101,030.05)
• Approved Fixed Base Operator Lease with Venture North Aviation, LLC
• Set County Timber Auction for May 12, 2022
• Approved $5 agate picking permit (4-1, Peterson nay)
• Approved SHSP grant contract extension to Dec 31, 2022 ($114,000)
• Approved refilling provisional Attorney position (24 months, ARPA funds)
• Approved refilling Office Support position in PHHS
• Approved out-of-state travel for County Assessor to IAAO conference

County Board of Commissioners

The Carlton County Board of Commissioners is holding a public hearing to consider preliminary plans for redistricting county commissioner districts, as required by Minnesota statutes. The board will hear public comments and acknowledge written plans submitted by April 6. A final redistricting plan will be adopted at the April 25 board meeting.

• Public hearing on redistricting of county commissioner districts
• Deadline for public plan submissions was April 6, 2022, at 4:00 p.m.
• Final redistricting plan adoption scheduled for April 25, 2022, at 4:00 p.m.
• Preliminary plans available for inspection at County Auditor's office, 301 Walnut Ave, Carlton, MN
• Meeting location: Carlton County Transportation Building, 1630 County Road 61, Carlton, MN

Planning Commission

The April 6, 2022, meeting of the Carlton County Planning Commission has been cancelled. No items are scheduled for discussion or decision at this time.

Committee of the Whole

The Carlton County Committee of the Whole will meet to discuss several administrative and transportation items, including the annual fleet car report, a possible update to public hearing rules, and a 5-year transportation plan. They will also receive a COVID-19 update and the SWCD annual report. The agenda includes both informational updates and potential policy discussions.

• Annual Fleet Car Report: 2021 fleet traveled 56,693 miles at a total cost of $21,233.34, with a budgeted amount of $30,000.
• Discuss Public Hearing Rules and Decorum possible updates
• Transportation: 5-year plan, 911 sign fee, agate permits, FBO Lease for EDA Hangar at Cloquet Airport, Township Maintenance Agreements
• Building Committee update (PM budget)
• Lactation Policy update

The Carlton County Committee of the Whole approved a $5 permit fee for agate permits through an online system and approved updates to the lactation policy. The board also received updates on COVID-19, the SWCD annual report, and the county fleet. Several items, including the 911 sign fee and public hearing rules, were discussed but not decided.

• Approved $5 agate permit fee via online system (motion by JinYeene, second by Marv)
• Approved lactation policy updates (motion by Bodie, second by Peterson)
• Approved agenda and February 1, 2022 meeting minutes

County Board of Commissioners

The Carlton County Board of Commissioners will hold an adjourned session to consider several administrative and public health items, including a $27.5 million general obligation bond issuance, a direct land sale to the Fond du Lac Band, and multiple contracts and personnel actions. The board will also review a foster care transportation agreement with Carlton Schools and a reclassification of a staff position in Disabilities Services.

• Consider issue, sale and delivery of $27.5 million in 25-year general obligation bonds
• Consider direct sale of non-conforming parcels to FDL (Fond du Lac)
• Approve contract with SWIM Creative
• Consider Federal Boating Safety Supplemental Equipment Grant
• Approve foster care transportation agreement with Carlton Schools (cap $10,000)

The board approved the sale of $27.5 million in general obligation bonds to fund construction of a new law enforcement center, judicial center, and jail. The bonds will be sold to RBC Capital Markets for $30,362,076, with repayment from property taxes. The board also approved several other actions, including travel, contracts, and personnel changes.

• Approved $27.5M GO bond sale to RBC Capital Markets (4-0)
• Approved out-of-state travel for Veterans Office staff to NACVSO conference (4-0)
• Approved reclassification of .5 OSS to .5 Case Aide in Public Health (4-0)
• Approved Foster Care Transportation Contract with Carlton Schools up to $10,000 (4-0)
• Approved MDH grant agreement with Community Health Board for $18,877 (4-0)
• Approved reflective practice consultation contract up to $36,000 (4-0)
• Approved increase in NEMT reimbursement, estimated annual increase $11,040 (4-0)
• Approved sale of tax-forfeited parcels to Fond du Lac Band (4-0)

Committee of the Whole

The Justice Center Project Working Committee is reviewing the construction timeline, schematic design pricing, and site plan updates for the new facility. The committee is also discussing PFM presentations for bonding and vendor selection processes for furniture, fixtures, and equipment.

• PFM presentation for project bonding
• Review of schematic design price checkpoint
• Update on site plan buffer and B3 impact
• Vendor selection process for FFE
• Discussion of state building permits timeline

Board of Adjustment

The Carlton County Board of Adjustment and Appeals is meeting to consider a variance request (case #322002) from Marcia Bauman, which was tabled from the February 15, 2022 meeting. The agenda also includes routine items: approving minutes, a public hearing, and findings of fact. No other substantive business is listed.

• Public hearing on variance request #322002 by Marcia Bauman (amended request, tabled from Feb 15, 2022)
• Legal ad published in Star Gazette (Mar 3, 2022) and Pine Knot News (Mar 4, 2022)
• Approve meeting minutes from February 15, 2022

The Board of Adjustment approved a variance application (#322002) for Michael and Marcia Bauman at 2484 Briar Oaks Blvd, Monticello, MN, with conditions. The approval was unanimous (3-0) after findings of fact were read and no public comment was received. The meeting also approved the February 15, 2022 minutes and adjourned at 7:14 p.m.

• Approved variance #322002 for Bauman property with conditions (3-0)
• Approved findings of fact for variance #322002 (3-0)
• Approved minutes of February 15, 2022 (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:14 p.m. (3-0)

County Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review a proposed price increase for mattress recycling and landfilling at the Transfer Station effective May 1, 2022. The meeting also includes the presentation of the 2021 Zoning and Environmental Services Annual Report.

• Proposed increase of mattress recycling fee from $15.00 to $20.00 per piece
• Proposed increase of mattress landfilling fee from $19.00 to $24.00 per piece
• Review of 2021 Zoning and Environmental Services Annual Report
• Consideration of Justice Center Architect and Engineering contract
• Setting a public hearing for redistricting on April 12, 2022

Planning Commission

The March 2, 2022, meeting of the Carlton County Planning Commission has been cancelled. No items were scheduled for discussion or decision.

County Board of Commissioners

The Carlton County Board of Commissioners is meeting to consider a range of administrative, land, transportation, and personnel items. Key actions include approving federal ARPA grants for the Moose Lake and Cloquet airports, a tax-forfeit land repurchase, cabin lease renewals, and permanent staffing increases in Public Health. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes, expenditures, and licenses, plus a closed session for a union grievance.

• Consider Federal ARPA Grant for Moose Lake and Cloquet Airports ($32,000 each)
• Consider Vaineo Repurchase of tax-forfeited land in Thomson Township ($2,009.78)
• Consider Cabin Lease Renewals (no fee changes, lease start date moved to May 1)
• Approve increase .9 FTE Public Health Educator to 1.0 FTE
• Execute use of 1.0 FTE Public Health Specialist (PHN)

The Carlton County Board approved a $375,000 no-interest loan to Twin Lakes Township for water service line installation, to be repaid over ten years. They also approved several resolutions including tax forfeited land repurchase, lease renewals, airport grant agreements, a courthouse security grant, and optional mask use in county buildings. The board tabled a decision to increase a Public Health Educator position from 0.9 to 1.0 FTE until after the next Finance Committee meeting.

• Approved $375,000 no-interest loan to Twin Lakes Township for water service lines (all yea)
• Approved resolution 22-018 accepting tax forfeited land repurchase application from Annalee Vaineo (all yea)
• Approved resolution 22-019 renewing all Land Department leases without rate increase, changing lease start to May 1 (all yea)
• Approved resolution 22-020 accepting airport grant agreement for Cloquet Carlton County Airport (all yea)
• Approved resolution 22-021 accepting airport grant agreement for Moose Lake Carlton County Airport (all yea)
• Approved 1780 Justice Drive as address for Justice Center (all yea)
• Approved resolution 22-022 accepting $155,273 Safe and Secure Courthouse Initiative grant (all yea)
• Approved optional mask use in county buildings effective immediately (all yea)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment and Appeals will conduct public hearings to determine findings of fact for granting variances. Three specific requests are scheduled for review.

• Public hearing #322001: Tom Hansen
• Public hearing #322002: Marcia Bauman
• Public hearing #322003: Scott and Julie Antonutti

The Carlton County Board of Adjustment approved variances for Tom Hansen, Marcia Bauman, and Scott and Julie Antonutti. The Antonutti variance was approved with conditions, including relocating a storage shed to meet setbacks. The board also approved the minutes from January 18, 2021, as amended.

• Approved minutes of January 18, 2021, as amended (3-0)
• Approved variance #322001 for Tom Hansen
• Approved variance #322002 for Marcia Bauman
• Approved variance #322003 for Scott and Julie Antonutti with conditions
• Adjourned at 8:03 p.m.

County Board of Commissioners

The Carlton County Board of Commissioners is meeting to consider adopting an amended version of Zoning Ordinance No. 27, which has been updated through February 8, 2022. The agenda includes the full text of the ordinance, covering land use regulations for unincorporated areas, including zoning districts, permits, and standards. This is a legislative action to update the county's zoning rules.

• Adoption of amended Zoning Ordinance No. 27 (amended February 8, 2022)
• Repeal of conflicting ordinances: No. 6 (Zoning), No. 12 (Environmental Review), No. 15 (Floodplain), No. 19 (Shoreland), No. 21 (Wetland Conservation)
• Includes new districts: Red Clay Overlay, St. Louis River Overlay, Closed Landfill Restricted (CLR)
• Sets standards for vacation rentals, communications towers, and gravel/mineral extraction
• Establishes fee schedule and penalties for violations

The Carlton County Board of Commissioners approved amendments to Ordinance No. 27 regarding vacation rentals, aligning with state statutes and clarifying language. They also approved a rezoning request, a minor subdivision, and several contracts and travel approvals. All votes were unanimous except for the PotlatchDeltic contract, which passed 3-2.

• Approved amendments to Ordinance No. 27 on vacation rentals (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 1498 Kortie Road to A-2 Agriculture/Rural Residential (unanimous)
• Approved minor subdivision for Lots 4 and 5, Block 2, Evergreen Acres (unanimous)
• Approved $150 vacation rental permit fee, valid for three years (unanimous)
• Approved PotlatchDeltic wood-ash transport contract with SIP (3-2)
• Approved $31,200 contract with Rex Laaksonen for child protection legal services (unanimous)
• Approved 2023 Budget Planning Schedule (unanimous)
• Approved MOU for AFSCME PHHS and MNPEA union contracts (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Carlton County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a rezoning request (Rezoning #522001) by Northstar Design & Build, Inc., and an amendment to Carlton County Zoning Ordinance #27. The commission will also consider a minor subdivision application (#822002) from the same company. The agenda includes standard procedural items such as approving minutes and the agenda itself.

• Public hearing: Rezoning #522001 – Northstar Design & Build, Inc.
• Public hearing: Carlton County Zoning Ordinance #27 (amendment)
• New business: Minor Subdivision #822002 – Northstar Design & Build, Inc.
• Legal ads published in Star Gazette (Jan 20, 2022) and Pine Knot News (Jan 21, 2022)

The Carlton County Planning Commission approved three items: a rezoning request from Northstar Design & Build, Inc. to change property from A-1 to A-2 zoning; an amendment to Carlton County Zoning Ordinance #27; and a minor subdivision application from the same company. All votes were unanimous (7-0). The meeting also included a public hearing with no comments on the rezoning and general questions on the ordinance.

• Approved Rezoning #522001 for Northstar Design & Build, Inc. from A-1 to A-2 (7-0)
• Approved Carlton County Zoning Ordinance #27 amendment (7-0)
• Approved Minor Subdivision #822002 for Northstar Design & Build, Inc. (7-0)

Committee of the Whole

The Carlton County Committee of the Whole is meeting to receive updates on COVID-19, the Restorative Justice Program, the Family Friendly Jail Initiative, and the American Rescue Plan Act. They will also discuss county board guidelines, employee reviews, strategic plan, public meeting process, and a Master Gardener office coverage plan. The agenda includes several informational items and possible approvals, such as the 2021 Management Team Annual Report and a transportation audio/video upgrade.

• COVID-19 Incident Command update from Public Health
• Restorative Justice Program presentation with 2021 annual report
• Family Friendly Jail Program update
• ARPA presentation by Mary Finnegan
• Transportation audio and video upgrade discussion

The Carlton County Committee of the Whole met on February 1, 2022, and approved the agenda and previous minutes. They received updates on COVID-19, the RJ Program, the Family Friendly Jail Program, and ARPA funding. The committee decided to cancel the March 1, 2022 meeting and requested a proposal for the transportation audio/video upgrade.

• Approved agenda (motion by Bodie, second by Proulx)
• Approved September 7, 2021 meeting minutes (motion by Brenner, second by Peterson)
• Cancelled March 1, 2022 Committee of the Whole meeting
• Requested proposal for transportation audio/video upgrade at next building committee meeting

County Board of Commissioners

The Carlton County Board of Commissioners will hold an adjourned session to handle routine administrative items and several operational decisions. Key actions include reviewing the county's masking policy, approving contracts for medical consultation and job training services, and considering a grant for snowmobile safety enforcement. The agenda also includes personnel and financial approvals, such as refilling a fiscal officer vacancy and approving the November 2021 expenditure listing.

• Review current Carlton County masking policy
• Purchase of Service Contract-Medical Consult
• Purchase of Service Contract-AEOA for MFIP
• Purchase of Service Contract-NE MN Office of Jobs and Training
• Consider snowmobile safety enforcement grant

The Carlton County Board approved multiple personnel actions, contracts, and resolutions, including a $2,287,455.01 road construction contract with Ulland Brothers, Inc. for several projects. They also approved a $3 million state aid advance request, a $55,959.48 final payment for a completed road project, and continued the county masking requirement (4-1). All other motions passed unanimously, with Commissioner Brenner absent for early votes.

• Approved $2,287,455.01 road contract to Ulland Brothers (unanimous)
• Approved $3M state aid advance resolution (22-013) (unanimous)
• Approved $55,959.48 final payment to Ulland Brothers for CR 696 (unanimous)
• Approved 2022-2023 medical services contract with Dr. Kenneth Ripp at $2,000/year (unanimous)
• Approved two $147,650.50 employment/training contracts with AEOA and NEMOJT (unanimous)
• Approved refilling Fiscal Officer and .5 Office Support positions in Public Health (unanimous)
• Approved continuing county masking requirement (4-1, Thell nay)
• Approved $10,710 snowmobile safety grant and HAVA election security grant application (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Carlton County Planning Commission is meeting to elect a chairperson and officers, approve minutes from December 1, 2021, and hold a working session on County Zoning Ordinance #27, specifically regarding existing and potential vacation rentals. Public notice was mailed and posted on the website in mid-December. The agenda is mostly procedural except for the working session discussion.

• Election of Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, and Secretary
• Working session on Carlton County Zoning Ordinance #27
• Discussion of vacation rentals (existing and potential)
• Public notice mailed 12-13-21 and posted on website 12-14-21

The Carlton County Planning Commission elected officers, approved minutes and agenda, and set a public hearing for February 2, 2022, to consider revisions to Zoning Ordinance #27. The hearing was recommended after a presentation by County Assessor Kyle Holmes. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Elected Jack Ezell as Chairperson (all yea votes)
• Elected Erik Abrahamson as Vice-Chairperson (all yea votes)
• Elected Byron Kuster as Secretary (all yea votes)
• Approved minutes of December 1, 2021 (6-0)
• Approved agenda (6-0)
• Set public hearing for February 2, 2022, on Zoning Ordinance #27 revisions (motion by Huhta, second by Belden)
• Adjourned (6-0)

County Board of Commissioners

The Carlton County Board of Commissioners is conducting its 2022 annual meeting to elect the Board Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, and Committee of the Whole officers. The board will also establish the 2022 meeting calendar and review bids for legal publications.

• Election of 2022 Board Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson
• Review of 2022 legal publication bids from Moose Lake Star Gazette and Pine Knot News
• Approval of conflict of interest resolution for county officials and employees
• Establishment of 2022 County Board and Committee of the Whole meeting dates
• Appointment of commissioners and non-commissioners to various 2022 committees

The Carlton County Board of Commissioners held its annual session, electing Gary Peterson as Chair and Thell as Vice-Chair for 2022. They approved multiple resolutions, including setting the minimum salary for County Attorney and Sheriff at $114,442, awarding the 2022 legal publications bid to Moose Lake Star Gazette and Pine Knot News, and authorizing ratification of several 2022-2023 union contracts. The board also approved a motion to draft a COVID-19 vaccination and testing policy and to collect staff vaccination status, with a contract not to exceed $3,500.

• Elected Gary Peterson as Board Chair and Thell as Vice-Chair for 2022 (all yea votes)
• Approved resolution 22-001 and 22-002 appointing MnDOT as agent for federal aid funds
• Approved resolution 22-004 awarding legal publications bid to Moose Lake Star Gazette and Pine Knot News at $13.70 per S.A.U.
• Adopted resolution 22-005 setting 2022 meeting schedule
• Adopted resolution 22-007 approving commissioner committee appointments for 2022
• Set minimum salary for County Attorney and Sheriff at $114,442 for next term (resolution 22-009)
• Approved drafting COVID-19 vaccination/testing policy and collecting staff status, with Paycom contract up to $3,500
• Authorized ratification of 2022-2023 union contracts for AFSCME Local 2750 and others