Chisago County public meetings in 2024

Board of Adjustment & Appeals

The Chisago County Board of Adjustment & Appeals will hold a public hearing to consider a variance request for Carrie Penshorn to reduce setbacks for a new dwelling and garage at 14150 Old Holt Court. The meeting will also include the approval of minutes from the November 26, 2024 session.

• Public hearing for Carrie Penshorn variance request at 14150 Old Holt Court
• Approval of November 26, 2024 meeting minutes
• Approval of 2025 Board of Adjustment & Appeals meeting schedule

The Board of Adjustment & Appeals unanimously approved a variance for Carrie Penshorn to reduce required setbacks on her Chisago Lake Township property to build a new accessible dwelling with attached garage. The variance allows a 27.97-foot right-of-way setback (12.03 feet less than required) and an 8.7-foot westerly side yard setback (1.3 feet less than required). Conditions include a 25% impervious surface coverage limit, submission of pervious paver specifications, and relocation or removal of a shed encroaching on the property. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Variance Resolution BOAA2024-1201 for reduced setbacks at 14150 Old Holt Court (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved November 26, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Received all materials and submittals into the record (unanimous)

Park Board

The Park Board will discuss a Legacy Funding Application for the Swedish Immigrant Regional Trail. Members will also review updates on the 2025 Capital Improvement Program and the Ki-Chi Saga Concession Building.

• Legacy Funding Application-24-015 F-Swedish Immigrant Regional Trail
• 2025-CIP Update
• Ki-Chi Saga Concession Building update
• Proposed 2025 implementation ideas including branding, medallion hunt, and user counters
• Emerald Ash Bore (EAB) biocontrol update

The Chisago County Park Board approved the amended 2025 meeting schedule, moving the June meeting to Tuesday, June 17 to avoid the Juneteenth holiday. They also approved the November 21, 2024 minutes and discussed several updates, including a grant award for Segment D and a future community garden idea, but no final decision was made on the garden.

• Approved November 21, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved amended 2025 meeting schedule, moving June meeting to June 17 (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The December 19, 2024, work session for the Chisago County Planning Commission has been canceled due to a lack of business to discuss.

County Board of Commissioners

The Chisago County Board will consider extending a design contract for the TH 8 Reconstruction Project from December 31, 2024, to January 1, 2026. The board will also approve payments for a pavement maintenance project and set a public hearing date for adopting the 2025 fee schedule.

• SRF Contract Extension for TH 8 Project
• Final Contract Payments for Pavement Maintenance Project
• Schedule Public Hearing for 2025 Fee Schedule
• Allocating ARPA Funds to Administrative Costs
• Contract with Madeline Eickman for Legal Support

The Chisago County Board of Commissioners approved comprehensive updates to the Zoning, Subdivision, and Shoreland Management Ordinances, effective January 1, 2025. They also approved a conditional use permit for a horse training/boarding facility, set 2025 salaries and per diems, and authorized a transition to the Community Corrections Act model.

• Approved Ordinance 2024/1218-1 to repeal and reenact the Zoning Ordinance (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2024/1218-2 to repeal and reenact the Subdivision Ordinance (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2024/1218-3 to repeal and reenact the Shoreland Management Ordinance (5-0)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for horse training/boarding at 19239 310th St, Shafer Twp (5-0)
• Approved 2025 commissioner salary of $34,744.21 and $65 per diem (5-0)
• Approved 2025 salaries for Sheriff and County Attorney at $169,177.57 each (5-0)
• Approved transition to Community Corrections Act model effective July 1, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved $670,303.29 in warrants and bills (5-0)

Budget & Finance Committee

The Chisago County Board of Commissioners will meet to approve a contract extension for the TH 8 Reconstruction Project and consider a public hearing for the 2025 fee schedule. The agenda includes consent items for warrants, minutes, and agreements with various contractors.

• SRF Contract Extension for TH 8 Project
• Schedule Public Hearing for 2025 Fee Schedule
• Payment of County's Warrants and Miscellaneous Bills
• Lake Improvement District – Weir Repair Contract
• 2025 Problem Materials Recycling Agreements

Lake Improvement District

The Chisago Lakes Lake Improvement District will hold its annual meeting to discuss repairs for the Lofton Avenue and Lake Ellen weirs and approve the meeting agenda. The meeting will be held in-person at the Chisago County Government Center and is also available virtually via Microsoft Teams.

• Approval of agenda
• Discussion of Weir Repair proposal
• Citizens' forum
• Staff and engineer reports
• Meeting adjournment

The Chisago Lakes Lake Improvement District Board approved a $300,000 promissory note from Chisago County for weir repairs and recommended accepting a $412,049.38 bid for refurbishing the Lofton Avenue and Lake Ellen Weirs. Both motions passed unanimously with six directors in favor and one absent.

• Approved $300,000 promissory note from Chisago County for weir repair (6-0)
• Recommended accepting Peterson Companies, Inc. option C bid of $412,049.38 for weir refurbishment (6-0)
• Approved contingency spending up to $20,000 per weir for cleaning and painting steel beams (6-0)

Planning Commission

The Chisago County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider an after-the-fact Conditional Use Permit for a horse training and boarding business on 5 acres in Shafer Township. The meeting will also include the approval of prior meeting minutes and the discussion of the 2025 meeting schedule.

• Public hearing for Kerkow Barrel Horses LLC at 19239 310th Street
• Approval of November 7, 2024 Planning Commission minutes
• Discussion of 2025 Planning Commission meeting schedule
• County Board Liaison Reports for Commissioners Greene and Dahlberg

The Chisago County Planning Commission approved a Conditional Use Permit (Resolution No. PC 2024-1201) for Garrett Kerkow to operate Kerkow Barrel Horses, LLC, a major home occupation for horse training and boarding at 19239 310th Street / CSAH 37 in Shafer Township. The approval includes conditions limiting the business to ten customer-owned horses, prohibiting public competitions, and requiring screening and downcast lighting. The commission also canceled its January 2, 2025, regular meeting and the December 19, 2024, special work session.

• Approved CUP for Kerkow Barrel Horses, LLC (6-0)
• Added condition prohibiting public barrel racing or equine competitions (6-0)
• Amended conditions to clarify customer-owned horse limit and remove customer access restriction (6-0)
• Canceled December 19, 2024, special work session (6-0)
• Canceled January 2, 2025, regular meeting and December 31, 2024, tour (6-0)
• Approved agenda as amended (6-0)
• Approved November 7, 2024, minutes as amended (6-0)

County Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a Truth in Taxation hearing to consider the final 2025 Operating County Budget. The meeting also includes reviews of Health and Human Services reports and various land and contract approvals.

• Consideration of Final 2025 Operating County Budget
• Payment of $221,063.73 in Health and Human Services warrants
• Professional services contract with Solid Oak Financial Services through 2026
• Final plats for Fjellansbole Acres and Winberg Addition
• Conveyance of Cambridge Transfer Station property interest to ECSWC

Lake Improvement District

The Chisago Lakes Lake Improvement District will hold its annual meeting to approve contracts with the Chisago Soil and Water Conservation District and Emmons and Oliver for 2025 professional services. The board will also consider channel maintenance, including a weir inspection and quotes for culvert repairs, and set a date to approve a promissory note.

• Approval of 2025 Professional Services Contracts (Chisago Soil and Water Conservation District, Emmons and Oliver)
• Fall Channel and Weir Inspection Report
• Swamp Lake Culverts Quote (David's Hydrovac, Peterson Companies)
• Beaver Obstruction Removal, Lake Pointe Drive
• LID Director Election, Areas 5 & 7 Vacancy Announcement

Board of Adjustment & Appeals

The Board of Adjustment & Appeals will hold a public hearing regarding a request to expand a non-conforming dwelling. The board will also decide on the adoption of the 2025 meeting schedule.

• Public hearing for variance to expand a dwelling at 1476 509th Street in Nessel Township
• Adoption of 2025 Meeting Schedule

Park Board

The Chisago County Park Board will meet to discuss updates on 2025 Capital Improvement and ARPA projects. The board will also review new business regarding park trails, signage, and biocontrol for Emerald Ash Bore.

• Checkerboard Park hiking trails
• Ki Chi Saga Park hydration station (SHIP Project 2025)
• Sunrise Prairie Regional Trail signage (SHIP Project 2025)
• Chisago County Single-track Course adjustments
• Emerald Ash Bore (EAB) biocontrol

Planning Commission

The November 21, 2024, Work Session was canceled because there was no business to discuss.

County Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss and decide on several infrastructure projects and land-use permits. Key items include a major road improvement project and an update to the county's ADA Transition Plan.

• Proposed award of CSAH 30 Improvement Project to Knife River Corporation for $6,586,316.60
• Proposed $19,484 contract with Stonebrooke Engineering for ADA Transition Plan update
• Conditional Use Permit for Kale Wolff and Federated Co-op Bulk Gas or Fuel Facility
• Interim Use Permit for Behrant Miller & Samantha Riehm contracting business
• Final plats for Haven Homes 'Peaceful Sunrise' and Kelly Jordan 'Kost Ranch'

Water Plan Policy Team

The Water Plan Policy Team will meet to approve meeting minutes, introduce new members, and review updates on aquatic invasive species, water quality monitoring, and hazard mitigation.

• Approval of September 9, 2024 meeting minutes
• Introduction of new team member Victoria Deitschman
• Review of ARPA spending for AIS Sign Project and Rapid Response Plans
• Discussion of Lower St. Croix Watershed Management Plan
• Review of 2023 Chisago County Water Quality Monitoring Report

Budget & Finance Committee

The committee will review year-to-date financial updates, including operating budgets, salaries, and fund balances. The meeting also covers the 2025 Capital Improvement Plan and the Community Corrections Act probation delivery system.

• 2025 Capital Improvement Plan discussion
• Community Corrections Act (CCA) Probation Delivery System review
• Year-to-date operating budget vs actuals for General, Road and Bridge, and HHS funds
• Review of salaries and wages budget vs actuals
• Wheelage Tax and Local Option Sales Tax chart updates

Planning Commission

The Chisago County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a conditional use permit for a bulk fuel facility and an after-the-fact interim use permit for a contracting business. The body will also approve the October 3, 2024 meeting minutes and adopt the 2025 meeting schedule.

• Public hearing: Bulk fuel facility permit at 18397 St. Croix Trail / TH 95
• Public hearing: Contracting business permit at 42895 Daisy Avenue
• Approval of October 3, 2024 Planning Commission minutes
• Adoption of 2025 Meeting Schedule
• County Board Liaison Reports

County Board of Commissioners

The Chisago County Board of Commissioners will meet to approve a consent agenda including health department reports and warrants, and hold a public hearing on an ordinance regulating cannabis retail.

• Public hearing on cannabis retail regulation ordinance
• Payment of county warrants and miscellaneous bills
• Opioid Settlement Q3 staff expenses
• MN Department of Health Community Health Board Master Grant Contract 2025-2029
• Wyoming Emergency Paging Tower Generator

Lake Improvement District

The Chisago Lakes Lake Improvement District will hold its annual meeting to discuss wastewater permits and infrastructure repairs. The board is scheduled to review a bid report and recommendation for the Wier Repair Project and a Phase 3 contract for Collins Engineers Inc.

• Wier Repair Project: Bid Report and Recommendation
• Collins Engineers Inc. – Phase 3 contract
• Chisago Lakes Joint Sewage Treatment Commission Wastewater Permit public comment
• LID Director Election for Areas 5 & 7
• North Center / North Lindstrom Channel discussion

Board of Adjustment & Appeals

The Chisago County Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings to consider two variance requests for properties near East Rush Lake and South Center Lake. The board will also approve the minutes from the September 26, 2024 meeting.

• Public hearing for James & Lori Taylor and Justin Buehring at 51276 Rush Lake Trail
• Public hearing for David & Julie Vislisel at 29860 Glader Boulevard
• Approval of September 26, 2024 meeting minutes
• Approval of agenda and receipt of materials into record

Park Board

The Park Board will discuss requests for 2025 Capital Improvement Projects and parks maintenance projects. The board will also receive updates on State Legacy Grant, SHIP, ARPA, and 2024 Capital Improvement projects.

• 2025-CIP Requests
• Parks Maintenance Projects
• State Legacy Grant Funding Applications update
• SHIP Grant Projects update
• ARPA Projects update

Planning Commission

The October 17, 2024, Chisago County Planning Commission Work Session was canceled because there was no business to discuss.

County Board of Commissioners

The Chisago County Board of Commissioners approved a $2,597,646 advance from the State Aid Construction Fund to continue work on the CSAH 10 reconstruction project. The meeting also included discussions on road projects, drainage improvements, and the approval of contracts for design and right-of-way acquisition.

• Advance Construction Resolution – CSAH 10 ($2,597,646)
• TH 8 Reconstruction Final Design Services Contract
• Right of Way Acquisition Services Contract – CSAH 19 Roundabout
• 2025 Law Enforcement Services Contracts
• 2025 Board of Water and Soil Resources Grant Agreement

Lake Improvement District

The Chisago Lakes Lake Improvement District will hold its annual meeting to approve minutes and financial reports, discuss water resource projects, and conduct an election for directors in areas 5 and 7.

• Approval of minutes and financial reports
• Discussion of North Center/North Lindstrom Channel project
• Weir Repair Project Update
• LID Director Election, Area’s 5 & 7
• Chisago City, Paradise Park Ditch

Planning Commission

The Chisago County Planning Commission will hear requests for five preliminary plats and two interim use permits involving agricultural land. A previously scheduled site tour was canceled.

• Hirsch Homestead plat request (11803 Olson Road)
• Goose Lake Acres plat request (48300 Cedarcrest Trail)
• Fjellansbole Acres plat request (11293 335th Street)
• Mariah Van Heel interim use permit (375th Street / Pottery Trail)
• Jaime Jacobson interim use permit (520th Street)

County Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss road and bridge funding via wheelage tax and review Health and Human Services reports. The meeting includes decisions on several contracts, a final plat, and the payment of various county warrants.

• Payment of Health and Human Services warrants totaling $491,075.33
• Discussion on Road & Bridge Funding regarding Wheelage Tax
• Rinke Noonan Letter of Engagement for TH 8 Condemnation Work
• Renewal of Vision CAMA Contract for 1-year
• Larry Hansen “Ponytail Addition” Final Plat

Board of Adjustment & Appeals

The Board will hold public hearings for three new variance applications regarding setbacks and structure expansions near lakes. The meeting includes a review of property redevelopment and impervious surface coverage in Nessel and Chisago Lake Townships.

• Variance request for reduced setback from Rush Lake for a new dwelling at 52045 Belle Isle Drive
• Variance request for a three-season porch and impervious surface coverage at 52205 Belle Isle Drive
• Variance request for a second story and attached garage expansion at 32860 Nueman Trail
• Approval of August 29, 2024 meeting minutes

Park Board

The Chisago County Park Board will meet to discuss updates on several funding and infrastructure projects. The board will review the status of ARPA and SHIP grants, as well as a State Legacy Emerging Opportunities funding application.

• Update on Minnesota Off-Road Cyclist (MORC)
• Update on SHIP Grant Awarded Project
• Update on Capital Improvement Projects
• ARPA updates regarding Wi-Fi in Parks and Ki Chi Saga Park Building
• Update on State Legacy Emerging Opportunities Funding Grant Application

Planning Commission

The September 19, 2024, Chisago County Planning Commission Work Session was canceled because there was no business to discuss.

County Board of Commissioners

The Chisago County Board of Commissioners will discuss the preliminary 2025 levy and annual budget. The meeting includes reviews of zoning applications and several grant agreements for health and traffic safety.

• Preliminary 2025 Levy and Annual Budget
• Final contract payments for CSAH 23/CSAH 24 Roundabout Project
• Meyer Lloyd IUP Amendment for a commercial kennel
• Joseph Winberg 'Winberg Addition' preliminary plat
• Sale price discussion for the 'Old Jail' site

The Chisago County Board approved the 2025 preliminary budget and levy of $49,953,801, a 5.72% increase over 2024, and set a December 4 public hearing. The board also approved several land-use items, including an interim use permit amendment for a commercial kennel in Sunrise Township and the preliminary plat of Winberg Addition. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Adopted 2025 preliminary levy of $49,953,801 (5-0)
• Approved IUP amendment for commercial kennel at 12690 St. Croix Trail (5-0)
• Approved preliminary plat of Winberg Addition at 11290 Wilcox Rd (5-0)
• Granted one-year extension for Autumn Woods Cottages final plat (5-0)
• Approved agreement with WSB LLC for aquatic invasive species project (5-0)
• Approved HRA-EDA levy and budget FY 2025 (5-0)
• Listed 'Old Jail' site for sale at $750,000 (5-0)
• Approved Knights of Columbus raffle application (5-0)

Budget & Finance Committee

The committee is reviewing year-to-date financial updates, including operating budgets and staffing. Members are continuing discussions on the 2025 budget and levy, as well as the sale price for the 'Old Jail' site.

• Sale price of 'Old Jail' site
• 2025 Budget and Levy discussions
• CIP Facilities 10-year Outlook
• Honeywell Post Installation Conditions Report
• Courthouse Fire Panel cellular connectivity

Water Plan Policy Team

The Chisago County Water Plan Policy Team meets to review water management plans, approve grants, and discuss aquatic invasive species and water quality initiatives.

• Approval of July 8, 2024 meeting minutes
• ARPA Updates: AIS Treatment and Education Grants Reimbursement Requests
• Lower St. Croix Comprehensive Watershed Management Plan
• Drinking Water: Private Well Water Testing Outreach and Grants
• Aquatic Invasive Species Program Updates and New Specialist

Lake Improvement District

The Chisago Lakes Lake Improvement District will hold its annual meeting to discuss water resource projects and financial reports. The board will consider a workplan, budget, and subrecipient agreement for the Lab to Lakes project.

• Lab to Lakes WSB workplan and budget
• Lab to Lakes subrecipient agreement
• Paradise Park Ditch discussion
• North Center / North Lindstrom Channel update
• Phragmites survey results and treatment plan

The Chisago Lakes Lake Improvement District Board approved continuing work with WSB's carp management workplan and budget using MAISRC's Lab to Lakes Initiative funding, and accepted the MAISRC Subrecipient Agreement. The board also approved the agenda, consent agenda (including minutes, financial report, and invoices), and adjourned. No public comments were made.

• Approved agenda as amended (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda including August 5, 2024 minutes, financial report, and invoice payments (6-0)
• Approved continuing work with WSB's Workplan and Budget with MAISRC Lab to Lakes Initiative funding (6-0)
• Accepted terms of MAISRC's Subrecipient Agreement (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:49 p.m. (6-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding a preliminary plat for new lots, a commercial rezoning request, and an amendment to a kennel permit. The body will also discuss updates to zoning, subdivision, and shoreland management ordinances.

• Preliminary Plat of Winberg Addition: creation of two 5± acre lots on Wilcox Road
• Rezoning of 2.95± acres at 18397 St. Croix Trail / TH 95 from Rural Village Center to Commercial / Limited Industrial
• Interim Use Permit amendment for a commercial kennel at 12690 St. Croix Trail / TH 95
• Discussion on Zoning, Subdivision, and Shoreland Management Ordinances
• Extension request for Final Plat of Autumn Woods Cottages

The Chisago County Planning Commission recommended approval of the preliminary plat for Winberg Addition, creating two 5+ acre lots in Sunrise Township. The commission also recommended approval of an amendment to an interim use permit for a commercial kennel, and a one-year extension for the final plat of Autumn Woods Cottages. A rezoning request from Federated Co-ops was tabled pending staff review of whether a conditional use permit would be sufficient.

• Recommended approval of Winberg Addition preliminary plat (6-0)
• Recommended approval of Meyer & Lloyd interim use permit amendment for commercial kennel (5-0)
• Tabled Federated Co-ops rezoning request to October 3, 2024 (6-0)
• Recommended one-year extension for Autumn Woods Cottages final plat (6-0)
• Cancelled September 19, 2024 special work session (6-0)

County Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review Health and Human Services reports and approve various county warrants. The meeting includes appointments for the Opioid Settlement Advisory Council for 2024-2026 and discussions on government center equipment.

• Board appointments to the Opioid Settlement Advisory Council 2024-2026
• Payment of $176,621.41 in Health and Human Services warrants
• CCSO ARMER Replacement Fund Contribution via ARPA
• Government Center body scanner and disposal
• SpyGlass Technology Audit Invoice #3

The Chisago County Board approved the consent agenda, including warrants totaling $748,268.60 plus $15,151.50, and accepted a $500 donation from the Chisago City Fire Department for the Children's Water Festival. They also approved payments of $40,950 from ARPA funds for CCSO ARMER radios and $8,909.98 from CIP funds for a body scanner and hazardous material disposal. A final payment to SpyGlass for a phone technology audit was approved, along with a resolution accepting a state grant for the Victim Services Program and a contract amendment with MnCCC/TriMin. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved consent agenda including warrants totaling $748,268.60 + $15,151.50 (5-0)
• Accepted $500 donation from Chisago City Fire Department for Children's Water Festival (5-0)
• Approved $40,950 ARPA payment for CCSO ARMER radios (5-0)
• Approved $8,909.98 CIP payment for body scanner and hazardous material disposal (5-0)
• Approved final SpyGlass payment for phone technology audit (5-0)
• Approved resolution accepting State of Minnesota OJP grant for Victim Services Program (5-0)
• Approved MnCCC/TriMin Amendment to Agreement for Professional Services (5-0)

Board of Adjustment & Appeals

The Chisago County Board of Adjustment & Appeals will hold a public hearing to consider two variance requests. One request seeks to exceed the maximum allowable accessory storage space in the Rural Residential II District, and the other seeks to reduce setbacks for a dwelling and septic system near the Sunrise River.

• Public hearing for McCall variance to exceed 2,000 sq ft accessory storage limit
• Public hearing for Blood variance to reduce setbacks for dwelling and septic near Sunrise River
• Meeting at Chisago County Government Center, 313 N. Main Street, Center City
• Tour of county sites scheduled for August 28, 2024 at 8:15 am

The Chisago County Board of Adjustment & Appeals approved two variances. The first allowed Duane & Sandra McCall to exceed the accessory storage limit by 364 square feet for a detached structure at 52469 Belle Isle Drive, passing 4-1. The second allowed James & Kalee Blood to expand a non-conforming dwelling and install a new drainfield with reduced setbacks from the Sunrise River and Vibo Creek at 36412 Locke Avenue, passing unanimously.

• Approved variance for McCall property to allow 2,364 sq ft accessory storage (4-1)
• Approved variance for Blood property to expand dwelling and drainfield with reduced setbacks (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved July 25, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Received all materials and submittals into the record (unanimous)

County Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review a 2025–2029 Transportation Improvement Plan and a 10-year Long-Range Transportation Plan. The meeting also includes presentations on land acquisition and corrections planning, as well as several preliminary plat reviews.

• 2025–2029 Transportation Improvement Plan estimated at $91.9 million for 76 miles of highway improvements
• Adoption of the 10-year Long-Range Transportation Plan
• Preliminary plat reviews for 'Mack Estates' and 'Peaceful Sunrise' (Haven Homes)
• State Legacy Emerging Opportunities Funding Grant Application for S.I.R.T. Segment D
• Renewal of Honeywell maintenance contract for DES ARMER HVAC

Park Board

The Chisago County Park Board will meet to approve minutes and discuss maintenance, grant funding, and capital improvement projects. The agenda includes items regarding the Swedish Immigrant Regional Trail and Wi-Fi in parks.

• Approval of June 20, 2024 Park Board minutes
• Discussion on Parks and Grounds Maintenance Supervisor
• Review of Swedish Immigrant Regional Trail grant submittal
• Update on Sunrise Prairie Regional Trail kiosks
• Discussion on Wi-Fi in parks and ARPA projects

Planning Commission

The August 15, 2024, Chisago County Planning Commission Work Session has been canceled. There was no business to discuss.

County Board of Commissioners

The Chisago County Board of Commissioners will consider approving warrants totaling $225,922.08 for Health and Human Services and a grant agreement for the Parks Department. The meeting also includes presentations from the Lakes Center for Youth and Families and a consent agenda of routine items.

• Payment of County’s Warrants for HHS ($225,922.08)
• SHIP 239 Grant Agreement – Chisago County Parks
• HHW Facility Prof./Tech. Services Contract with KOMA, Inc.
• Recognition of County Staff August Anniversaries
• Acceptance of Donations – Children’s Water Festival

Lake Improvement District

The Lake Improvement District will meet to review financial reports and invoice payments. The board will discuss phragmites treatment and the North Center/North Lindstrom Channel appraisal recommendation.

• North Center / North Lindstrom Channel appraisal recommendation
• Phragmites treatment by Lakes Management Inc for Area Lakes
• Phragmites treatment by Minnesota Native Landscapes for Ivywood Site
• Weir Repair Project update
• Fall LID Tour scheduled for September 16, 2024

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings to consider two requests for preliminary plats in Franconia Township. Both requests involve the creation of a single new lot in Agricultural (AG) Districts.

• Preliminary Plat of Mack Estates: creation of one 5± acre lot at 26995 Redwing Avenue / CR 86
• Preliminary Plat of Peaceful Sunrise: creation of one 9± acre lot at the northeast corner of Franconia Trail and Rydeen Avenue

Board of Adjustment & Appeals

The Board of Adjustment and Appeals will hold a public hearing regarding a variance request for a property in Fish Lake Township. The applicant seeks to reduce the township Right-of-Way setback to allow for the construction of a new dwelling and garage.

• Public hearing for Beth Tatur and Level Contracting, LLC regarding a 25-foot setback variance at 46350 Beach Road

Planning Commission

The July 18, 2024 meeting of the Chisago County Planning Commission has been canceled due to a lack of business to discuss.

Park Board

The Park Board meeting scheduled for July 18, 2024, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for August 15, 2024.

County Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider several conditional and interim use permits for venues and structures. They are also reviewing a wetland services contract and various road reconstruction updates.

• Contract with SEH, Inc. for wetland services not to exceed $20,000.00
• Conditional Use Permit for Korman and Walker wedding/gathering venue
• Preliminary plats for Roy & Kelly Ramberg "Kost Ranch" and Larry Hansen "Ponytail Addition"
• Conditional Use Permit Amendment for Karen Buddhist Association, Inc
• State Legacy Grant application for Swedish Immigrant Regional Trail Segment D & E Construction

Planning Commission

The Chisago County Planning Commission will conduct public hearings on several land use applications. These include requests for a wedding venue, amendments to a place of worship, and the creation of new residential lots. The commission will also consider permits for accessory structures in agricultural districts.

• Conditional Use Permit for a wedding/gathering venue at 15323 260th Street
• Amendment to a place of worship permit at 43695 Peaceful Valley Road
• Preliminary Plat for Kost Ranch involving 183.2 acres in Sunrise Township
• Preliminary Plat for Ponytail Addition involving 46 acres in Nessel Township
• Interim Use Permits for accessory structures in Shafer and Rushseba Townships

Budget & Finance Committee

The committee is reviewing year-to-date financial performance, including operating budgets and salaries through June 30, 2024. Agenda items include discussions on the 2025–2029 Transportation Improvement Plan and professional services contracts for building planning. The meeting also covers updates on staffing, budgeting software, and cannabis ordinance development.

• Mid-year financial update of operating budgets and salaries through June 30, 2024
• 2025–2029 Transportation Improvement Plan discussion
• Capital Building Planning Professional Services Contract for Public Works/CCSO
• Comparison of OpenGov vs. ClearGOV budgeting software
• Development of the Chisago County Cannabis Ordinance

Water Plan Policy Team

The meeting includes presentations on drinking water in the county and lake management planning recommendations. Members will also receive updates on aquatic invasive species, stormwater runoff assistance, and the St. Croix Riverway Signage Project.

• Drinking Water in Chisago County presentation
• Lake Management Planning Recommendations presentation
• St. Croix Riverway Signage Project updates
• Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) program updates
• Slow-No-Wake ordinance updates

Lake Improvement District

The Chisago Lakes Lake Improvement District will discuss water levels, weir operations, and navigation channels. The agenda includes updates on the weir repair project and invasive phragmites treatment plans. Members will also consider the purchase of the Center City Dock and branding options.

• Invasive Phragmites treatment for area lakes via Lakes Management Inc
• Update on the Weir Repair Project
• Purchase of the Center City Dock
• Logo and branding quotes from Olive and Company

County Board of Commissioners

The Board will review several grant agreements for the Opioid Action Council and a report from the Health and Human Services Director. Other items include funding for the Rush City shop tank removal using ARPA funds and a contract for noxious weed management.

• Opioid Action Council grant agreements with various organizations
• ARPA funding for Rush City Shop Tank Removal
• Contract with Soil and Water Conservation District for Noxious Weed Management
• Final Plat of Stegmeir Oaks Phase 2
• Credit card increases for Public Works

Board of Adjustment & Appeals

The Board of Adjustment & Appeals will hold public hearings on two new variance applications in Chisago Lake and Sunrise Townships. These requests involve expanding existing structures closer to water levels and adjusting septic system setbacks. The board will also review and approve minutes from the May 30, 2024, meeting.

• Variance request for dwelling expansion at 29850 Glader Boulevard, Chisago Lake Township
• Variance request for dwelling expansion and septic system setbacks at 36214 Locke Avenue, Sunrise Township
• Approval of May 30, 2024, meeting minutes

Park Board

The Park Board will discuss the 2025 Capital Improvement Plan and Operational Budget. The board is also reviewing a grant funding application for the Swedish Immigrant Regional Trail.

• Swedish Immigrant Regional Trail GMRPTC Grant Funding Application
• 2025 Capital Improvement Plan and Operational Budget discussion
• Update on SPRT-Segment G
• Discussion regarding Fish Lake County Park flooding

Planning Commission

The Chisago County Planning Commission work session scheduled for June 20, 2024, has been canceled. There was no business listed for discussion.

County Board of Commissioners

The Board will consider final contract payments for County Road 70 and the 2023 Pavement Maintenance Project. The agenda also includes discussions on zoning plats, budget adjustments, and a closed session regarding litigation strategy.

• Final payment of $15,596.56 for County Road 70 Reconditioning
• Final payment of $19,136.73 for the 2023 Pavement Maintenance Project
• Kenneth Rice “Paradise Woods” Preliminary Plat review
• Equipment request for Harris Sheriff’s Office fence and gate
• Closed session regarding Darcey Duncan v. County of Chisago litigation

Budget & Finance Committee

The Budget & Finance Committee will review year-to-date financial updates, including operating budgets and salaries as of May 31, 2024. The workshop also covers the K-9 program, safety cameras, and the Axon agreement for the County Attorney’s Office. Additionally, the committee will discuss parking lot repairs at the Public Works Center.

• Year-to-date financial update of operating budgets and salaries as of May 31, 2024
• Review of the County Vehicle Leasing Program
• Discussion regarding the K-9 Program and Flock Safety License Cameras for CCSO
• Axon Agreement for the Chisago County Attorney’s Office
• Parking lot repairs at the Public Works Center following a water line break

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider replacing the 2008 Zoning Ordinance, 1999 Subdivision Ordinance, and 1992 Shoreland Management Ordinance with new regulations. The agenda also includes a request for a wedding venue permit in Franconia Township and a plat reapproval in Chisago Lake Township.

• Proposed replacement of the 2008 Zoning, 1999 Subdivision, and 1992 Shoreland Management ordinances
• Reapproval request for the Preliminary Plat of Paradise Woods in Chisago Lake Township
• Conditional Use Permit for a wedding/gathering venue at 15323 260th Street

County Board of Commissioners

The Chisago County Board of Commissioners will convene on June 5, 2024, to process routine health and human services payments totaling $222,984.81 and approve state grant agreements. A public hearing addresses a proposed transfer of county state aid highway funding. Other business includes a contract for annual bridge inspections with Collins Engineering, Inc., law enforcement training travel requests, and a closed session to review appraisal data for four specific real properties.

• Public hearing on County State Aid Highway Funding Transfer
• Approval of Health and Human Services warrants totaling $222,984.81
• Contract for annual bridge inspection program with Collins Engineering, Inc.
• SHIP grant agreements (234–237) and MDH Public Health Emergency Preparedness amendment
• Closed session to review confidential appraisal data for properties 02.00951.00, 02.00958.00, 02.00960.00, and 02.00936.00

Lake Improvement District

The Lake Improvement District will hold its annual meeting to discuss financial reports and budget requests. The board is deciding on weir repair recommendations and funding for the Children’s Water Festival.

• 2025 Draft Budget Request
• Weir Repair Recommendation
• Children’s Water Festival Funding Request
• Bus Rental for Fall LID Tour on September 16, 2024
• Approval of invoice payments

Board of Adjustment & Appeals

The Board of Adjustment & Appeals will hold a public hearing regarding a variance request for a property at 32710 N. Center Court. The applicants are seeking reduced setbacks for a new dwelling and a new septic system.

• Public hearing for variance request at 32710 N. Center Court regarding township Right-of-Way and Ordinary High Water Level setbacks for a new dwelling
• Public hearing for variance request at 32710 N. Center Court regarding property boundary setbacks for a new septic system

Park Board

The Park Board is meeting to review updates on the 2024 Capital Improvement Plan and ribbon cutting events. The board will also discuss the 2025 Capital Improvement Plan.

• 2024 CIP Updates
• Ribbon Cutting Events
• 2025 Capital Improvement Plan

Planning Commission

The May 16, 2024, Work Session of the Chisago County Planning Commission was canceled because there was no business to discuss.

County Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is reviewing several grant applications for police hiring and equipment, as well as a security camera upgrade for the Government Center. The meeting also includes zoning requests for accessory structures and a report on road reconstruction projects.

• Security Camera System Upgrade for Government Center
• Firearms Storage Grant for CCSO
• Intensive Comprehensive Peace Officer Education & Training Hiring Grant
• Pathways to Policing (PTP) Hiring Grant
• Zoning requests for accessory structures without principal structures for Garrett and Brianna Schueller and Kyle Hay and Kelly Zaiser

Water Plan Policy Team

The Water Plan Policy Team will review the Washington County Groundwater Plan presentation and updates regarding the Lower St. Croix Comprehensive Watershed Management Plan. The meeting also includes discussions on Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) program updates and the 2024 Minnesota Impaired Waters List.

• Washington County Groundwater Plan Presentation
• Lower St. Croix, Comprehensive Watershed Management Plan implementation and fund amendment request
• American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) updates for AIS treatment and education grants
• Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) program updates including watercraft inspections and monitoring
• 2024 Minnesota Impaired Waters List review

Budget & Finance Committee

The committee is reviewing year-to-date financial reports, including operating budgets and cash flow. The meeting includes discussions on staffing updates and potential costs related to changes to the MN State Seal and Flag.

• Proposed elimination of two Social Service Lead Worker positions and addition of two Social Service Supervisor positions
• Discussion on a paperless solution for the Child Support Unit
• Review of the Rush City Shop Sale
• Assessment of potential costs for MN State Seal and Flag changes
• Cannabis and Planning & Zoning information

Lake Improvement District

The Lake Improvement District will meet to review financial reports and discuss water quality monitoring. The board will also consider a feasibility study report from Collins Engineers Inc. regarding weir repair.

• Approval of invoice payments
• Water Quality Monitoring & Report
• Swamp Lake Culverts
• Weir Repair Feasibility Study Report by Collins Engineers Inc.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings for four new applications involving accessory structures, a preliminary plat, and a wedding venue. The body will decide on interim use permits and a conditional use permit for properties in the Agricultural District.

• Interim Use Permit for a 60' x 80' accessory structure at xxxx 440th Street (Garrett & Brianna Schueller)
• Reapproval of Preliminary Plat of Paradise Woods to create three lots from 58.21 acres (Kenneth Rice)
• Interim Use Permit for an accessory structure on a 34± acre property on Anchor Avenue (Kyle Hay & Kelly Zaiser)
• Conditional Use Permit for a wedding/gathering venue at 15323 260th Street (Bridget Korman & Loralei Walker)

County Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is reviewing a proposal to adopt a new county logo, brand guide, and policy. The meeting also includes a Health and Human Services committee review and various administrative approvals.

• Proposal to adopt new Chisago County logo, brand guide, and policy
• 2024 CIP County Administration Security Remodel change order
• Broadband grant discussion with Midco for Franconia Township
• Application for abatement of property taxes
• MN Dept. of Agriculture Spongy Moth Proposal

Board of Adjustment & Appeals

The April 24, 2024 tour and April 25, 2024 meeting have been canceled because there is no new or old business to discuss or act on.

Park Board

The Chisago County Park Board will review updates on the Sunrise Prairie Regional Trail and ARPA-funded projects at Ki Chi Saga Park. The board will also discuss ribbon cutting events for the trail and the mountain bike course.

• Sunrise Prairie Regional Trail- Segment G Project Update
• Ki Chi Saga Park Concession Building and Mountain Bike Course ARPA updates
• 2024 CIP Update for Sunrise Prairie Regional Trail
• Parks Maintenance Technician Position update
• Ribbon cutting events for Sunrise Prairie Regional Trail-Segment G and Mountain Bike Course

Planning Commission

The Chisago County Planning Commission work session scheduled for April 18, 2024, has been canceled.

County Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review requests to expand 8 miles of U.S. Highway 8 from two to four lanes. The meeting includes decisions on the County Surveyor's reappointment and various budget adjustments and grant agreements.

• Letter of support to Rep. Pete Stauber for $5,000,000 in Community Project Funding for U.S. Highway 8
• Reappointment of Paul Gibson as County Surveyor for a four-year term
• Approval of the 2024 Annual Pavement Markings Project
• Preliminary Plat of Morrisette Woodlands for Christopher and Sarah Morrisette
• Closed session to discuss purchasing strategies for four real properties

Budget & Finance Committee

The Budget & Finance Committee is reviewing current year-to-date operating budget activity, cash flow, and staffing updates. The meeting includes discussions on ARPA broadband grants, capital building planning, and various Sheriff's Office expenditures.

• Current Year-to-Date Financial Update including Operating Budget Activity
• ARPA Broadband Grant Request – Midco
• ICS Capital Building Planning Professional Services Contract
• Sheriff Office discussion regarding Traffic Safety TZD Deputy and Public Safety Funds
• 2025 Budget ‘Kick-Off’ and Schedule

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to discuss a preliminary plat for the Morrisette Woodlands project. The proposal involves creating two lots from a 16.40± acre tract of land in Fish Lake Township.

• Public hearing for Preliminary Plat of Morrisette Woodlands at 45828 Brunswick Road to create two lots from 16.40± acres

County Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review recommendations from the Health and Human Services Committee and discuss the 2024 Assessment Report. The meeting includes decisions on various joint powers agreements and a seal coat project.

• Payment of Health and Human Services warrants totaling $436,945.93
• 2024 Assessment Report
• 2024 Seal Coat Project
• Renewal of Joint Powers Agreement for MN Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC)
• Joint Powers Agreement for the Farmer’s Market Nutrition Program

Lake Improvement District

The Lake Improvement District board will meet to discuss lake management and planning. The agenda includes reports on invasive phragmites and weir repair feasibility.

• Invasive Phragmites Planning Team report
• LID Survey discussion
• Ki-Chi-Saga Days (August 17-18, 2024)
• Weir Repair feasibility study by Collins Engineers Inc.
• Fall LID Tour (September 16, 2024)

Board of Adjustment & Appeals

The Board of Adjustment & Appeals will hold public hearings to consider two variance requests. Both applications seek permission to expand non-conforming structures in Rural Residential I and Shoreland Management Districts.

• Variance request for structure expansion and impervious surface coverage at 1498 509th Street, Nessel Township
• Variance request for structure expansion at 29305 Glader Boulevard, Chisago Lake Township

Park Board

The Park Board is meeting to discuss updates on ARPA-funded projects and park maintenance. The board will review staffing for the Parks Division and parking pass protocols for Fish Lake Park.

• ARPA updates for Ki Chi Saga Park mountain bike course and concession building
• Fish Lake Park parking collection hut
• Mountain bike course kiosk and signage
• Parks Maintenance Technician position
• Fish Lake Park parking passes

County Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss road reconstruction contracts and zoning reports. A public hearing is scheduled regarding an ordinance for the use of cannabis and cannabis-derived products in public.

• Public hearing on 'Use of Cannabis and Cannabis Derived Products in Public' Ordinance
• Right of Way Acquisition Services Contract for TH 8 Reconstruction Project with WSB for up to $1,349,444.00
• Right of Way Acquisition Services Contract for TH 8 Reconstruction Project with SRF
• Rush City Shop Tank Removal contract with AET, Inc.
• Preliminary Plat of Stegmeir Oaks Phase 2

Budget & Finance Committee

The committee is reviewing year-to-date financial activity, staffing proposals, and the status of ARPA funding. The meeting includes discussions on the sale of the 'Old Jail and Telephone Building' and the Rush City Shop fuel tank removal.

• Sale of 'Old Jail and Telephone Building' property
• Rush City Shop Sale regarding fuel tank removal
• Public Health staffing proposal
• Review of $5.7M in remaining ARPA funds to be spent by December 31, 2024
• Review of 2023 fund balance uses totaling $2,235,332

Water Plan Policy Team

The Chisago County Water Plan Policy Team is meeting to review annual reports on water quality and invasive species. The body will provide recommendations for 2024 AIS Treatment and Education Grants and discuss various watershed management plans.

• Review and recommendations for 2024 AIS Treatment and Education Grants applications
• Amendment request to FY23 Watershed Based Implementation Funds for Lower St. Croix Comprehensive Watershed Management Plan
• Presentation of 2024 Annual Reports for Aquatic Invasive Species, Water Resources, and Water Quality Monitoring
• Discussion of Consulting Services General Services Agreement
• Review of Rush Lake Funding Letter of Support

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a request to create two lots from a 19.90± acre tract of land. The body will also consider a resolution regarding commission and board procedures.

• Preliminary Plat request for 15626 392nd Street in Amador Township (PID 01.00252.00)
• Resolution No. 24/0221-3 regarding Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment and Appeals policy

County Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss the 2023 annual report for Health and Human Services and consider several administrative approvals. The meeting includes reviews of county warrants, equipment requests, and labor contract ratifications.

• CSAH 10 Reconstruction Project with Peterson Companies
• Purchase of 3 1-Ton Work Trucks for Public Works
• New On-Sale Liquor License request for Abella Wedding and Events
• Ratification of 2024-2025 CBAs with AFSCME and LELS
• Final Plat of Make Properties

Lake Improvement District

The Lake Improvement District will discuss aquatic invasive species and water quality monitoring. The board is considering a quote from Collins Engineers Inc. for channel and weir repair.

• Consideration of quote from Collins Engineers Inc. for channel and weir repair
• 2024 Partnership Program Recommendation for Aquatic Invasive Species
• Decision on water quality monitoring
• Point Intercept Study lake selection
• Planning for Karl Oskar Days on July 12 & 13, 2024

Board of Adjustment & Appeals

The Board of Adjustment & Appeals will hold public hearings to consider three new variance applications regarding accessory structures and setbacks. The board will also review minutes from the January 25, 2024 meeting.

• Variance request for 50491 Arbor Avenue W. to allow 6,152 sq ft of accessory storage space (limit is 2,000 sq ft)
• After-the-fact variance request for 44019 Cedarcrest Trail regarding structure height and distance from a County State Aid Highway
• Variance request for 32770 N. Center Court to enlarge a non-conforming structure closer to the Ordinary High Water Level

County Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is reviewing the 2024 Transportation Improvement Plan and several engineering contracts for road and bridge projects. The meeting includes a public hearing regarding changes to Recorder fees and a call for a public hearing on the use of cannabis in public.

• 2024 Transportation Improvement Plan with a total estimated cost of $10,565,000
• CSAH 10 Reconstruction project with a low bid of $10.9 million from Peterson Companies
• Public hearing on 2024 Fee Schedule changes for Recorder Fees
• Call for public hearing on the use of cannabis and cannabis derived products in public
• SHIP 223 Grant Agreement for the North Branch Disc Golf Association

Park Board

The Chisago County Park Board is meeting to discuss the 2024 Parks Operation Budget and the 2024 Capital Improvement Plan. The board will also take action on the 2023 Chisago County Parks and Trails Annual Report.

• 2024 Parks Operation Budget
• 2023 Chisago County Parks and Trails Annual Report
• 2024 Capital Improvement Plan update

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is holding a work session to review an issue resolution matrix. This review pertains to the county's zoning, subdivision, and shoreland management ordinances.

• Review of Issue Resolution Matrix for Zoning Ordinance
• Review of Issue Resolution Matrix for Subdivision Ordinance
• Review of Issue Resolution Matrix for Shoreland Management Ordinance

Budget & Finance Committee

The committee will review year-to-date financial updates, including payroll and ARPA budget reports. Members will discuss 2024 legislative priorities and funding requests for public safety and transportation improvements.

• Public safety requests for encryption licenses, Motorola ARMER radios, and Stacy squad purchasing
• 2024 Transportation Improvement Plan
• Rush City Shop sale
• Public Works ARMER radio upgrade request
• Chisago Lakes Library security camera system

County Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss the 2024 fee schedule for the Recorder and a security remodel for County Administration. The meeting includes a review of Health and Human Services reports and various county warrants.

• Notice of Public Hearing for 2024 Fee Schedule changes in Recorder Fees
• 2024 CIP County Administration Security and Remodel with Gregory Contracting
• Payment of HHS warrants totaling $381,705.46
• Purchase of Motorola ARMER MCC 7500E Mobile Communications Equipment
• 2023 Budget Adjustments

Lake Improvement District

The board will conduct its annual business meeting to review election results and appoint leadership. The body is scheduled to discuss the 2024 budget and the 2024 Water Resource Management Plan.

• Review of Area 3 and Area 4 election results
• Appointment of Board Chair and Vice Chair
• LID Workgroup assignments for invasive species, channel maintenance, and budgeting
• Review of 2024 Budget
• Review of professional service quotes for weir repair

Planning Commission

The February 1, 2024, meeting and the January 31, 2024, tour have been canceled. This is due to a lack of new business to discuss or act on.

Board of Adjustment & Appeals

The Board will hold public hearings to consider zoning variance requests for two property owners. The body will also elect its 2024 officers and adopt a meeting schedule.

• Variance request by Daniel Sager to expand a structure near the Sunrise River at 11967 Wilcox Road
• After-the-fact variance request by Christopher Perry for a detached structure at 44019 Cedarcrest Trail / CSAH 8
• Election of 2024 Chair and Vice Chair
• Adoption of the 2024 Meeting Schedule
• Annual review of Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment and Appeals policy

Park Board

The Park Board will elect a Chair and Vice Chair for 2024. Members will also discuss parks and trails planning and review the 2024 Capital Improvement Plan.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• ARPA-Singletrack Mountain Bike Course update
• 2024 Capital Improvement Plan
• 2024 Parks and Trails Planning
• 2024 Meeting Schedule

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is conducting a work session to review specific updates to the Zoning, Subdivision, and Shoreland Management ordinances. The body will discuss various land-use topics and establish an adoption schedule.

• Zoning updates for Major Home Occupation / Rural Retail Tourism Tree Setback
• Zoning updates for Bulk Electrical Power Storage
• Zoning updates for Home Site Area Size Discrepancy
• Zoning updates for Campground Park Model and Commercial Kennels
• Review of Subdivision and Shoreland Management ordinances

County Board of Commissioners

The Chisago County Board of Commissioners will review a request to extend the SRF Consulting Group contract for the TH 8 Reconstruction project through January 1, 2025. The meeting also includes discussions on road and bridge updates, zoning plats, and various county business items.

• Contract extension for TH 8 reconstruction design services
• Mndot Agreement No. 1055466
• Kelly Hokanson 'Hokanson View' Final Plat
• Sarah Sharkshnas Preliminary Plat of Schulte Farm
• Family Pathways contracts for shelter and visitation through 2025

Budget & Finance Committee

The Budget & Finance Committee is reviewing current year-to-date financial updates, including ARPA budget reports. The committee is also discussing potential changes to ARMER radio system user fees and the distribution of statewide affordable housing aid.

• Review of ARPA budget activity across multiple departments
• Discussion of ARMER User and Subscriber Fees for 2824 and beyond
• Discussion of $130,416 in Statewide Affordable Housing Aid received in 2024
• Lake Improvement District – ARPA Request – Channel and Weir Project
• Review of the Chisago County Housing Trust Fund created April 7, 2021

Lake Improvement District

The Lake Improvement District Board will review ARPA funding recommendations and conduct business regarding the 2024 LID elections. The meeting also includes updates on Lofton and Lake Ellen weirs and a presentation from MNDNR Hinckley Fisheries.

• ARPA request recommendation for planning and budget
• 2024 LID election for Area 3 and Area 4
• Lofton and Lake Ellen Weir update
• Chisago Lake Showcase (Home Show) scheduled for March 23, 2024
• Presentation by Matt Ward, MNDNR Hinckley Fisheries

Water Plan Policy Team

The Water Plan Policy Team will discuss the Lower St. Croix Comprehensive Watershed Management Plan and review annual reports for 2023. The meeting also includes updates on American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grants for AIS treatment and education.

• Review of Lower St. Croix Annual Plan of Work for 2024
• Approval of November 13, 2023, meeting minutes
• AIS Treatment and Education Grants Applications 2024 updates
• Noxious Weed and Invasive Plant Grant Application discussion
• Review of Zebra Mussel Veliger and Spiny Waterflea Tow Results

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold elections for Chair and Vice Chair for the 2024 term. The commission will also consider a preliminary plat request to create two lots from a 20-acre tract in Franconia and Chisago Lake Townships.

• Election of 2024 Chair and Vice Chair
• Preliminary Plat of Schulte Farm: creation of two lots from 20.00± acres at 14327 Chisago Boulevard
• Annual review of Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment and Appeals policy

County Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is conducting its annual reorganization to elect a new Chair and Vice Chair. The agenda also includes establishing the 2024 meeting schedule, committee assignments, and reimbursement rates.

• Election of 2024 Board Chair and Vice Chair
• Public hearing for the 2024 Chisago County Fee Schedule
• Equipment expenditure request for a 3/4 ton truck replacement for Parks
• Partial payment to Pathfinder Trail Building LLC for Mountain Bike Course via ARPA funds
• Professional services contract for Special Assistant County Attorney