Crow Wing County, MN

Board of Commissioners

The Crow Wing County Board will conduct a public hearing to consider reclassifying tax‑forfeited parcels, removing them from the Memorial Forest designation, and approving their final sale. The meeting also includes a payment request for Contract No. 26009 covering the 2026 culvert‑lining project, a cost‑share agreement for the CSAH 48 trail with the City of Baxter, and an easement request for Little Pine Section 12. Additional items such as an exempt gambling permit and other routine consent agenda items will be reviewed.

• Public hearing on reclassification and intended sale of tax‑forfeited parcels
• Final payment request for Contract No. 26009 – Project CP 18‑200‑142 (2026 Culvert Lining)
• CSAH 48 Trail Cost‑Share Agreement with City of Baxter
• Little Pine Section 12 – Kurt Johnson easement request
• Exempt gambling permit for MN Deer Hunters Assoc Brainerd Chapter

Planning Commission/Board of Adjustment

The Planning Commission/Board of Adjustment will vote on old business variances for Joan Brand and Steve & Sally Schmitz. New business includes multiple variance requests, conditional use permits, and preliminary plats for Adney Exchange Holding Co LLC and Great North Communications LLC, along with several individual variance applications. The board will decide on these land-use proposals.

• Joan Brand variance (old business)
• Steve & Sally Schmitz variance (old business)
• Adney Exchange Holding Co LLC: variance, conditional use permit, preliminary plat
• Great North Communications LLC: variance, conditional use permit, preliminary plat
• James Kueppers variance (new business)

Planning Commission/Board of Adjustment

The Crow Wing County Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment will review and approve minutes from a previous meeting and consider several variance and conditional use permit applications. The agenda includes items for Ryan & Nicole Wensmann, Steve & Sally Schmitz, and others, as well as a rescheduled preliminary plat for Adney Exchange Holding Co LLC.

• Review and approve minutes for May 21, 2026
• Ryan & Nicole Wensmann - After the Fact Variance
• Steve & Sally Schmitz - Variance
• Joan Brand - Variance
• Amerco Real Estate Company - Amend Existing Conditional Use permit

Planning Commission/Board of Adjustment

The Crow Wing County Planning Commission/Board of Adjustment will review and decide on several land-use items including a proposed ordinance update, multiple variances, preliminary plats, a conditional use permit, and a land use map amendment. The agenda includes both old and new business items scheduled for public hearing and discussion.

• Land Use Ordinance Update (item 6.11)
• Pelican Beach Holdings LLC – Land Use Map Amendment, Conditional Use Permit, and Preliminary Plat (items 6.1–6.3)
• Sean Gragert – Variance and Preliminary Plat (items 6.4–6.5)
• R and R Landscaping and Construction Inc – Greg Rono – Variance and Preliminary Plat (items 6.6–6.7)
• Charles & Carol Brown – Variance (item 6.10)

The Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment approved a variance for a garage and driveway on Nelson Lake, and recommended approval of a land use map amendment, conditional use permit, and preliminary plat for the Pelican Beach Reserve resort conversion. The board also approved variances and plats for several other properties, including Ann Lake Acres, Oak Ridge Terrace, a Bay Lake dwelling, a Platte Lake addition, and Hooker Landing. The commission recommended approval of multiple Land Use Ordinance amendments, including new renewable energy standards and fixed shoreline buffer requirements.

• Approved variance for 86-ft lake setback and driveway in shore impact zone at 4556 Lakeview Lane, Jenkins Township, with amended erosion control condition.
• Recommended approval of Land Use Map Amendment from Waterfront Commercial to Shoreland District for Pelican Beach Holdings, LLC.
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for Pelican Beach resort conversion with 18 conditions, including no short-term rentals under 30 days.
• Recommended approval of preliminary plat 'Pelican Beach Reserve' with 13 lots.
• Approved variance for 33-ft road access width and recommended approval of 'Ann Lake Acres' 2-lot preliminary plat in Deerwood Township.
• Recommended approval of 'Oak Ridge Terrace' 5-lot preliminary plat in Mission Township.
• Approved variances for 45-ft and 43-ft lake setbacks for new dwelling and deck on Bay Lake, with added condition for annual pervious driveway maintenance.
• Approved variances for 54-ft lake setback and bluff placement for addition on North Platte Lake, with amended condition requiring engineered plan certification.

Board of Commissioners

The Crow Wing County Board will review and vote on a budget amendment for the Highway Department's 2026 construction projects. Additional items include a right‑of‑way acquisition for Project SAP 018‑619‑004, several final payment requests for road resurfacing and crack sealing contracts, and a resolution declaring a public health nuisance at two locations on North Nelson Road. The meeting also includes routine consent agenda items, personnel actions, and reports from community services, the sheriff, and the county attorney.

• Right of Way Acquisition for Project SAP 018‑619‑004
• Highway Department Budget Amendment for 2026 Construction Projects
• Final Payment Request, Contract No. 26014 for Project CP 018‑200‑166 and 018‑300‑062 (road resurfacing)
• Final Payment Request, Contract No. 26012 for Project CP 018‑200‑164 and CP 018‑300‑061 (crack sealing)
• Resolution Declaring a Public Health Nuisance at 17394 North Nelson Rd, Ironton, MN

Committee of the Whole

The Crow Wing County Committee of the Whole will hear updates and presentations on childcare, a BLADE Grant recipient, tax forfeit lands for the Northland Reliability Project, the Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport mid-year update, and ordinance updates. No formal decisions are scheduled; all items are discussions.

• Childcare update by Kara Terry, Michelle Mahoney & Michelle Tautges
• BLADE Grant recipient presentation by Know the Truth (John Nelson & Talia Broadhead)
• Tax forfeit lands for Northland Reliability Project presented by Cody Dierks
• Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport mid-year update by Jennifer Roach
• Ordinance updates presented by Chris Pence

Board of Commissioners

The Crow Wing County Board will vote on a consent agenda of routine items including licenses, grants, and abatements, then hold hearings on multiple land-use applications. The most substantive items are a land use map amendment and preliminary plat for Pelican Beach Holdings, as well as several other preliminary plats and a final plat. The County Sheriff also presents an outdoor warning siren maintenance program.

• Pelican Beach Holdings LLC – Land Use Map Amendment and Pelican Beach Reserve Preliminary Plat
• Linda & Philip Tidd – Oak Ridge Terrace Preliminary Plat
• Sean Gragert – Hooker Landing Preliminary Plat
• R and R Landscaping and Construction Inc – Ann Lake Acres Preliminary Plat
• 2026 New Low Potency Hemp License Registration and multiple liquor license renewals (Consent Agenda)

The Board approved several land use amendments and preliminary plats for residential developments. Additionally, the Board authorized multiple liquor license renewals, a state boating safety grant, and an IIJA discretionary match grant.

• Approved May 26, 2026, meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $4,308,601.87 in total expenditures across various funds (unanimous)
• Approved Lakes Area Recreation and Rental hemp license registration (unanimous)
• Approved temporary on-sale liquor licenses for Brainerd Jaycees (unanimous)
• Approved Knights of Columbus exempt gambling permit (unanimous)
• Approved multiple combination and on-sale liquor license renewals (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2026-36 for IIJA Discretionary Match Grant Agreement (unanimous)
• Authorized CRM Developer travel to Community Summit North America (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The board will vote on a consent agenda that includes routine items like liquor license renewals, gambling permits, budget amendments, and a contract for roof replacement. Notable items include authorizing a direct sale of county land to the City of Brainerd with reclassification to non-conservation, declaring a public health nuisance at a specific property, and approving a final plat for a subdivision. The meeting also includes a confidential election emergency plan.

• Authorize direct sale to City of Brainerd, set sale price, reclassify as non-conservation (Item 6.15)
• Resolution declaring public health nuisance at 22103 Rebel Rd, Merrifield (Item 7.1)
• Final plat approval for Clearwater Point Second Addition by Cobblecrest Properties LLC (Item 8.1)
• Central Services roof replacement contract awarding (Item 6.16)
• 2026 Crow Wing County Election Emergency Plan (confidential) (Item 6.19)

The Commissioners authorized the direct sale of a tax‑forfeited parcel to the City of Brainerd for $1. They also declared a public‑health nuisance at 22103 Rebel Rd, approved a roof‑replacement contract for Central Services, and adopted the 2026 Election Emergency Plan. Additional actions included budget amendments for a highway plow truck and sheriff’s boat, and approval of multiple liquor‑license renewals and gambling exempt permits.

• Authorized direct sale of tax‑forfeited land to City of Brainerd for $1
• Approved Resolution 2026‑35 declaring a public‑health nuisance at 22103 Rebel Rd (unanimous)
• Authorized contract with Thelen Heating and Roofing for Central Services roof replacement
• Approved Highway 2027 CIP Plow Truck Early Order Budget Amendment
• Approved Sheriff’s Office Unit 6584 Boat & Motor Replacement Budget Amendment
• Approved 2026 Crow Wing County Election Emergency Plan
• Approved multiple 2026 liquor‑license renewals (malt, combination, on‑sale, off‑sale)
• Approved exempt gambling permits for Crow Wing County Fair, Blake's Beacon, and Mission Township Firefighters Relief Association

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will receive updates on the county 4‑H program and the Kitchigami Regional Library System. Two private‑property easement requests—one from Kurt & Samantha Chenier and another from Kurt Johnson—will be presented. Student survey data will be discussed, and the Breezy Point Police Department will present a BLADE grant proposal.

• 4‑H program update by Tony Hansen and Sashanna O'Shea
• Kitchigami Regional Library System annual report
• Easement request from Kurt & Samantha Chenier (presented by Tom Strack)
• Easement request from Kurt Johnson (presented by Tom Strack)
• BLADE grant presentation by Breezy Point Police Department (Joseph Garcia)

Board of Commissioners

The Crow Wing County Board is holding an emergency meeting to address the ongoing Flanders Wildfire. They will consider a resolution renewing the local emergency and disaster declaration. The board will also vote on authorizing a special timber auction scheduled for June 1, 2026. Updates from various county departments are also on the agenda.

• Resolution renewing Declaration of Local Emergency and Local Disaster related to Flanders Wildfire
• Authorize Special Timber Auction for June 1, 2026, at 8:00am in Land Services Meeting Room
• Sheriff's Office Update
• Public Health/Red Cross Update
• County Highway/Engineering Update

The Crow Wing County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved Resolution 2026-33, authorizing a special timber auction to be held on June 1, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. in the Land Services Meeting Rooms 1 & 2. The board also unanimously approved Resolution 2026-34, renewing the county’s local emergency and disaster declaration for the Flanders wildfire. The meeting was adjourned at 9:39 a.m.

• Approved Resolution 2026-33 authorizing special timber auction (unanimous, Jon Lubke abstained)
• Approved Resolution 2026-34 renewing local emergency and disaster declaration for Flanders wildfire (unanimous, Jon Lubke abstained)

Board of Commissioners

The Crow Wing County Board will consider a proposed TIF District No. 16 Trident in the City of Baxter, along with a consent agenda that includes a public hearing date for reclassification and sale of tax-forfeited lands, property acquisition for the future Theater Road extension, and several contract awards. The board will also review a labor agreement with Law Enforcement Labor Services, Inc. Local 13 and a joint powers agreement for DOC intensive supervised release. This meeting includes routine business items and a few discussion items expected to be decided as a group.

• Proposed TIF District No. 16 Trident – City of Baxter
• Approve setting public hearing date for reclassification and intended sale of tax-forfeited lands
• Property acquisition for future Theater Road extension
• Award professional services contract for SS4A Safety Action Plan SAP 018-589-001
• Award contract for Contract No. 26006 for Project SP 018-666-003 (CSAH 66 Bridge Rehabilitation)

The Crow Wing County Board approved the minutes and agenda for the May 12 meeting, adopted a $1,174,172.92 expenditure bill, set a July 14 public hearing on tax‑forfeited lands, and authorized several contracts and permits. It also approved a labor agreement for 911 telecommunicators, a property acquisition for the future Theater Road extension, and a letter opposing Senate Bill 5166.

• Approved April 28, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved May 12, 2026 agenda as amended (unanimous)
• Approved $1,174,172.92 expenditure listing (unanimous)
• Authorized July 14, 2026 public hearing on tax‑forfeited lands (unanimous)
• Approved property acquisition for future Theater Road extension (unanimous)
• Approved labor agreement for 911 telecommunicators (unanimous)
• Approved gambling permits for NWTF Gobblers, Mille Lacs Trails, and Confidence Learning Center (unanimous)
• Approved opposition letter to Senate Bill 5166 (ayes: Rosemary Franzen; nays: Jon Lubke; motion passed)

Board of Commissioners

The Crow Wing County Board of Commissioners will review several land plats and a public health nuisance resolution. The board is also considering a construction contract amendment for the county landfill and a chain of custody plan for 2026 elections.

• Resolution declaring a public health nuisance at 10042 Gilbert Trail, Brainerd, MN
• Amendment to the 2026 Crow Wing County Landfill Construction Contract
• Preliminary and final plats for Ruttgers Golf and Lakeside Cottages and Clearwater Point
• Crow Wing County Elections Chain of Custody Plan 2026
• Sponsorship of the City of Crosslake for Safe Streets For All (SS4A) funding

The Board unanimously approved the minutes from the April 14 and March 24 meetings and adopted the agenda for the April 28 session. A consent agenda covering routine items, including a $1,013,157.94 expenditure listing, was approved without dissent. The Board also approved a $37,065 amendment to the 2026 landfill construction contract, bringing its total to $4,481,605.00, and authorized the County to act as sponsor and fiscal agent for the City of Crosslake’s Safe Streets For All state grant.

• Approved April 14, 2026 Board minutes (unanimous)
• Approved amended March 24, 2026 Board minutes (unanimous)
• Approved the April 28, 2026 agenda as amended (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda, including $1,013,157.94 total expenditures (unanimous)
• Approved $37,065 amendment to the 2026 landfill construction contract, total $4,481,605.00 (unanimous)
• Approved sponsorship and fiscal agency role for Crosslake Safe Streets For All grant (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary and final plats for multiple development projects (unanimous)
• Approved the 2026 Crow Wing County Elections Chain of Custody Plan (unanimous)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will receive presentations regarding BLADE grants and a DNR update. The meeting also includes reports on Community Services fraud, claims, collections, and annual activities.

• BLADE Grant Presentation - CWC React Program
• BLADE Grant Presentation - Burlington Homes
• Introduction to DNR Regional Director Clarissa Spicer
• Community Services Fraud, Claims and Collections work report
• Community Services Annual Report

Planning Commission/Board of Adjustment

The Crow Wing County Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment will meet to review several variance requests and land use permits. The body will consider preliminary plats and interim use permits for various applicants.

• Cobblecrest Properties LLC variance and preliminary plat
• Brad Holmvig interim use permit
• Natural Resources Management LLC interim use permit
• Joshua & Susan Hagel conditional use permit
• Blackburn IM Ruttgers SPV LLC preliminary plat

The Planning Commission denied the bluff‑zone variance for Cobble Crest Properties and recommended the preliminary plat for County Board approval. Several interim use permits and conditional use permits were approved with staff‑specified conditions. Two preliminary plats for Blackburn Ruttgers were recommended for approval, and one variance request was tabled pending further evidence.

• Denied variance for Cobble Crest Properties (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Cobble Crest preliminary plat with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved Brad Holmvig G4 interim use permit with 21 conditions (unanimous)
• Approved Natural Resources Management G4 interim use permit with 22 conditions (unanimous)
• Approved Joshua & Susan Hagel conditional use permit with four conditions (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Blackburn Ruttgers First Hole Golf Cottages preliminary plat (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Blackburn Ruttgers Lakeside Cottages preliminary plat (unanimous)
• Tabled Michael & Julie Giorgio variance pending additional evidence (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The board will decide on the 2026-2030 Highway Improvement Plan (HIP), receive an update on the Northland Reliability Project, and consider multiple consent agenda items including contract awards for road projects and landfill construction, grants, and gambling permits. Community services items include a Sourcewell Community Impact Funding application, a shared position with Aitkin County, and a request for opioid funding from BLADE.

• Approve 2026-2030 Highway Improvement Plan (HIP)
• Northland Reliability Project update
• Award contracts for road projects CP 018-200-163, CP 018-200-166, and CP 018-300-062
• 2026 Crow Wing County Landfill Construction – award contract
• Community Services shared position with Aitkin County

The Crow Wing County Board unanimously approved the 2026‑2030 Highway Improvement Plan, directing the County Engineer to proceed with planning and engineering. The board also approved several contracts, a lease with the Mississippi Headwaters Board, and a $100,000 Sourcewell grant. A request for opioid funding was denied.

• Approved 2026‑2030 Highway Improvement Plan (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Anderson Brothers Construction for $349,883.30 (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Kowalczyk Gravel for $328,442.00 (unanimous)
• Approved $4,444,540.00 landfill construction contract with Pratt's Affordable Excavation (unanimous)
• Approved lease agreement with Mississippi Headwaters Board (Resolution 2026‑24, unanimous)
• Approved Sourcewell Community Impact Funding application for $100,000 (unanimous)
• Denied opioid funding request of $200 per school (failed vote 2‑3)
• Approved Sheriffs Office fleet replacement and budget amendment (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Crow Wing County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss unorganized territory matters, including fire assessment calculations for 2027 and the Brainerd orderly annexation. The board will also consider several fund transfers to the highway fund and a contract award for projects CP 18-200-140 and CP 18-300-48.

• 2027 Fire Assessment Calculations
• Brainerd Orderly Annexation
• Award Contract No. 26008 for Projects CP 18-200-140 and CP 18-300-48
• Right-of-Way for County Road (CR) 109
• CSAH 11 Traffic and Eagle View Elementary Site Circulation Study

The commissioners approved a $664,146.77 contract with Asphalt Surface Technologies for bituminous seal‑coat work on CSAH 36, CR 142 and other roads in the First Assessment District. They denied a resolution supporting the Brainerd Orderly Annexation. The board also approved several fund transfers to the Highway Fund, support letters for the Brainerd/Baxter Wastewater Treatment Facility funding, and a new labor agreement for county law‑enforcement deputies.

• Approved $664,146.77 contract with Asphalt Surface Technologies for seal‑coat projects (no vote tally recorded)
• Denied resolution supporting Brainerd Orderly Annexation (unanimous)
• Approved transfer of $130,587.27 from First Assessment District Fund to Highway Fund (unanimous)
• Approved transfer of $7,687.46 from Second Assessment District Fund to Highway Fund (unanimous)
• Approved support letters for Brainerd/Baxter Wastewater Treatment Facility FY2027 funding applications (unanimous)
• Approved Exempt Gambling Permit for Ducks Unlimited Garrison Wildlife Chapter (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 Temporary On‑Sale Liquor Licenses for Brainerd American Legion Post 255 and Veterans of Foreign Wars (unanimous)
• Approved Labor Agreement with Law Enforcement Labor Services, Inc. Local #14 (unanimous)

Planning Commission/Board of Adjustment

The Planning Commission/Board of Adjustment will review and approve the meeting agenda and minutes from the February 19, 2026 meeting. It will consider a variance and a preliminary plat application submitted by Cobblecrest Properties LLC. The commission will also discuss several pending variances and an interim use permit for private landowners. No other business is listed.

• Cobblecrest Properties LLC – Variance
• Cobblecrest Properties LLC – Preliminary Plat
• Shirley & Perry Leffler – Interim Use Permit
• Harold & Brenda Whirley – Variance
• Chris & Leeann Oldsberg – Variance

The Planning Commission approved the February minutes unanimously. The board tabled the Cobblestone Properties variance and preliminary plat to the April meeting. It denied the interim use permit for the Leffler event center, citing incompatibility and environmental concerns. It approved variances for applications from Oldsberg, Gumeniuc, Gross, Enger, and Whirley, all with unanimous votes.

• Approved February 19 minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled Cobblestone Properties variance and preliminary plat (unanimous)
• Denied Interim Use Permit for Leffler event center (unanimous)
• Approved variance for Oldsberg garage (unanimous)
• Approved variance for Gumeniuc garage (unanimous)
• Approved variance for Gross addition and deck (unanimous)
• Approved variance for Enger addition, deck, and septic (unanimous)
• Approved variance for Whirley dwelling, porch, and septic (unanimous)

Planning Commission/Board of Adjustment

The Planning Commission will review minutes from the January 15 meeting, then take up old business including a land use map amendment from Keith & Jodi Soderman. New business includes another land use map amendment from William Schrader, two variance requests (Steven & Janett Rudie and Gregory Larson), and a preliminary plat from Gregory Larson.

• Keith & Jodi Soderman - Land Use Map Amendment
• William Schrader - Land Use Map Amendment
• Steven & Janett Rudie - Variance
• Gregory Larson - Variance
• Gregory Larson - Preliminary Plat

The Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment approved the minutes and agenda unanimously. It then approved land use map amendments for three parcels, approved two variances, recommended a preliminary plat, and adopted revised Rules of Business. All actions were approved by unanimous roll‑call vote.

• Approved minutes from Jan. 15, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved agenda with item 5.1 moved (unanimous)
• Approved land use map amendment for Soderman parcel (RR‑5) (unanimous)
• Approved land use map amendment for Schrader parcels (RR‑10) (unanimous)
• Approved variance for Rudy parcel (unanimous)
• Approved lot‑width variances for Larson parcels (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of preliminary plat for Sorenson Lake Estates (unanimous)
• Approved revised Rules of Business (unanimous)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will receive updates on an ordinance, the landfill fund balance, and a community briefing from Camp Ripley.

• Ordinance Update
• Landfill Fund Balance Update
• Camp Ripley Community Brief

Board of Commissioners

The Crow Wing County Board will consider several routine items, including the approval of permits, contract awards, and a resolution on a public health nuisance. It will also discuss land‑use map amendments and a priority list for bridge funding. The meeting includes standard agenda items such as minutes, open forum, and proclamations.

• Award Contract No. 26004 for Project SAP 018‑611‑030
• Award Contract No. 26009 for Project CP 18‑200‑142
• Establish a priority list of bridges eligible for state bridge bonds and town bridge funding
• Resolution declaring a public health nuisance at 1921 Daggett Hall Rd, Brainerd
• Land use map amendments for Keith Soderman and William Schrader

The Crow Wing County Board unanimously approved the February 24 minutes, the March 10 agenda, and a consent agenda that included a $2,737,055.11 contract to recondition County State Aid Highway 11, along with several other contracts and land‑use map amendments. They also adopted the National Agriculture Week proclamation, declared a public health nuisance at 1921 Daggett Hall Rd, and approved a priority list for bridge funding. All actions were approved unanimously.

• Approved February 24, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved March 10, 2026 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved $2,737,055.11 contract for bituminous reconditioning of CSAH 11 (unanimous)
• Approved $113,275.00 contract for 2026 culvert lining (unanimous)
• Approved $387,077.15 contract for 2026 pavement markings (unanimous)
• Approved land‑use map amendment for Keith Soderman, 20 acres Rural Residential (unanimous)
• Approved land‑use map amendment for William Schrader, ~16 acres Rural Residential (unanimous)
• Approved resolution declaring public health nuisance at 1921 Daggett Hall Rd (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Crow Wing County Board will hold a regular meeting to approve consent agenda items including multiple road construction contracts, personnel actions, and an exempt gambling permit. Notable discussions include a BLADE/Opioid Internal Funding Request, a Safe Streets and Roads for All grant agreement, and issuance of an RFP for a Comprehensive Safety Action Plan. The board will also enter closed session for performance reviews of the Veterans Service Officer and County Administrator.

• Award contract No. 26002 for project CP 18-170-03
• Award contract No. 26003 for bituminous resurfacing
• Award contracts No. 26012, 26013, 26016, 26017 for multiple road projects
• BLADE/Opioid Internal Funding Request under Community Services
• Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Grant Agreement and RFP for Comprehensive Safety Action Plan

The board unanimously approved the February 10 meeting minutes, the February 24 agenda, and a consent agenda that included several contract awards and routine items. Major contracts approved were a $7,573,383.01 bituminous resurfacing contract for multiple county highways and a $2,330,735.12 reconstruction contract for County Road 170 in Baxter, along with smaller contracts for crack sealing, asphalt sealing, street sweeping, and dust control. The board also adopted the Safe Streets and Roads for All grant agreement, allocated $250,000 for a Comprehensive Safety Action Plan request for proposals, and approved $52,000 in BLADE/Opioid funding for mental‑health and related programs.

• Approved February 10, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved agenda for February 24, 2026 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda covering routine items and multiple contracts (unanimous)
• Approved $7,573,383.01 bituminous resurfacing contract for multiple county highways (unanimous)
• Approved $2,330,735.12 reconstruction contract for County Road 170 in Baxter (unanimous)
• Approved $250,000 request for proposals for Comprehensive Safety Action Plan (unanimous)
• Approved Safe Streets and Roads for All Grant Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved $52,000 BLADE/Opioid internal funding allocations (unanimous)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will discuss the Brainerd Orderly Annexation presented by James Kramvik. A separate item will address Crow Wing County Emergency Sirens presented by Clayton Barg. Both items are scheduled for the regular meeting on February 17, 2026.

• Brainerd Orderly Annexation – presentation by James Kramvik
• Crow Wing County Emergency Sirens – presentation by Clayton Barg

Board of Commissioners

The board will hold a public hearing to consider amendments to the 2026 fee schedule, including a new registration fee for cannabis businesses. They will also vote on a consent agenda that includes a cyber response agreement with the Association of Minnesota Counties, a trail equipment grant for the Brainerd Nordic Ski Club, a land sale to the Brainerd HRA, and a bridge replacement agreement with MnDOT.

• Public hearing to amend 2026 Crow Wing County fee schedule and add registration fees for cannabis microbusiness, mezzobusiness, retailer, medical cannabis combination, and lower-potency hemp
• Agreement with the Association of Minnesota Counties for cyber response
• 2026 Federal Recreational Trail Program equipment grant application for Brainerd Nordic Ski Club
• Withdraw tracts from tax-forfeited land sale list and authorize direct sale to Brainerd HRA with set sale price
• MnDOT Agreement No. 1061397 for Bridge No. 18506 replacement

The board unanimously approved its consent agenda, which included a $2,424,097.88 expenditure listing, a cyber‑response agreement, a federal trail equipment grant, the sale of four tax‑forfeited parcels to the City of Brainerd HRA for $1 each, and a state bridge funding agreement. It also adopted a resolution adding registration fees for cannabis micro‑businesses, mezzobusinesses, retailers, medical combination businesses, and lower‑potency hemp. Additionally, commissioners authorized a labor agreement with Teamsters Local 346 for corrections and dispatch staff. The meeting adjourned at 9:21 a.m.

• Approved consent agenda items (unanimous)
• Approved $2,424,097.88 expenditure listing (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2026-12: agreement with AMC for cyber response (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2026-13: federal recreational trail equipment grant (unanimous)
• Approved withdrawal and $1 sale of four tax‑forfeited parcels to City of Brainerd HRA (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2026-14: MnDOT bridge funding agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2026-15: added cannabis registration fees to fee schedule (unanimous)
• Approved labor agreement with Teamsters Local 346 for corrections and dispatch (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Crow Wing County Board will review and vote on a range of routine and special items, including contracts, agreements, and policy updates. Key actions include a resolution to adopt the 2025 Hazard Mitigation Plan and a public hearing request to add cannabis registration fees to the 2026 fee schedule. The board will also consider a federal BUILD grant for the MN 371 Baxter‑to‑Nisswa corridor project.

• Signature Resolution for 2026 Capital Projects for Airport Operations
• Award Contract No. 26005 for Project SAP 018-631-007
• Federal BUILD Grant - MN 371 Baxter to Nisswa Corridor Improvements
• Resolution to Adopt the 2025 Crow Wing County Hazard Mitigation Plan
• Request Public Hearing to Amend the 2026 Fee Schedule for cannabis registration fees

The Crow Wing County Board unanimously approved its routine consent agenda, adopted several agreements, and awarded a $1.69 million bridge‑replacement contract. It also authorized the County Engineer to apply for up to $25 million in BUILD grant funds for the MN 371 Baxter‑to‑Nisswa corridor improvements. Additional resolutions authorized a public hearing on cannabis‑related registration fees and adopted the 2025 Hazard Mitigation Plan.

• Approved routine consent agenda items (expenditures, personnel actions, etc.) (unanimous)
• Approved Amendment #20 to Food Service Partnership Agreement – 5% inmate‑meal cost increase (unanimous)
• Authorized public‑performance licensing agreement with Criterion Pictures USA (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 Equitable Sharing Agreement and Certification for federal forfeiture program (unanimous)
• Awarded Contract No. 26005 to Redstone Construction, LLC for bridge replacement on CSAH 31 – $1,692,849.90 (unanimous)
• Authorized County Engineer to submit BUILD grant application for up to $25 million for MN 371 Baxter‑to‑Nisswa corridor improvements (unanimous)
• Authorized Land Services Director to advertise sealed bid for County landfill construction (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution to hold a public hearing on amending the 2026 fee schedule to add cannabis registration fees (unanimous)

County Board of Commissioners - Committee of the Whole

County Board of Commissioners - Regular Meeting

Planning Commission/Board of Adjustment

The Crow Wing County Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment will elect officers and approve business rules. The body will consider a land use map amendment and several variance requests.

• Keith & Jodi Soderman Land Use Map Amendment
• Cobblecrest Properties LLC Variance
• Cobblecrest Properties LLC Preliminary Plat
• Gregory Smith & Timothy Smith Variance
• Robert Jr & Monica Pesola After the Fact Variance

The Planning Commission elected Becky Best as Chair and John Auge as Vice Chair, both unanimously. The board unanimously tabled a review of its Rules of Business and approved the December 18, 2025 minutes. It tabled a land‑use map amendment application, approved a septic‑system variance 3–2, and denied an after‑the‑fact road‑right‑of‑way variance 3–2.

• Chair Becky Best elected (unanimous)
• Vice Chair John Auge elected (unanimous)
• Motion to table review of Rules of Business carried unanimously
• December 18, 2025 minutes approved unanimously
• Land‑use map amendment application tabled to February meeting (unanimous)
• Septic system variance for lots A & B approved 3–2 (Ayes: Sue Maske, Rock Yliniemi, Becky Best; Nays: Jon Auge, Andy Larson)
• After‑the‑fact road ROW variance denied 3–2 (Ayes: Andy Larson, Jon Auge, Sue Maske; Nays: Rock Yliniemi, Becky Best)

County Board of Commissioners - Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will discuss the intent to purchase 120 acres of land from the Paul Bunyan Northland Arboretum, contingent on financing and a Master Plan. The body will also review burial policy expenses and two property easements.

• Proposed purchase of 120 acres from Paul Bunyan Northland Arboretum with a 100-year lease back to the Arboretum
• Review of County Funded Burial Policy, including a proposed $50 Medical Examiner’s Fee for immediate cremations
• Baxter Section 7 Easement
• Timothy Township Section 13 Easement for David Baston
• Resolution supporting Regional Park or Trail Designation for Northland Arboretum

Planning Commission/Board of Adjustment - Regular Meeting

The Crow Wing County Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment will meet to discuss several variance requests and one conditional use permit. The board will also review its Rules of Business.

• Conditional Use Permit for Franklin Outdoor Advertising
• Variance request for James W and Lori J Bakke
• Variance request for John M and Jean M Mehrkens
• Variance request for Ramm Retreats LLC
• Variance request for Paul A and Carol R Seifert Rev Trust

County Board of Commissioners - Regular Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss a consent agenda featuring multiple road maintenance contracts and public licensing agreements. The meeting includes reports from the County Sheriff, County Attorney, and County Administrator, as well as closed performance reviews for county leadership.

• Award Contract No. 25008 for Crack Sealing 1 (Projects CP 018-200-155 and CP 018-300-56)
• Award Contract No. 25009 for Crack Sealing 2 (Project CP 018-200-156)
• Award Contract No. 25012 for Street Sweeping (Projects CP 018-200-159 and CP 018-300-059)
• Public Performance Licensing Agreements with Swank Motion Pictures, Inc.
• 2025 FRTP Equipment Grant Application for Brainerd Snodeos Grooming Equipment

The Crow Wing County Board unanimously approved the regular meeting minutes and agenda, adopted a $1.77 million expenditure listing, and authorized several contracts and grant agreements, including a $365,110 crack‑sealing contract, a $153,900 crack‑sealing contract, a $60,900 street‑sweeping contract, a $42,116 emergency‑management grant, and a $200,000 crisis‑response grant. The Board also approved public‑performance licensing agreements for the Sheriff’s Office and the County Jail, and adopted a revised credit‑card policy and a $1,000 donation to the Veterans Van Fund.

• Approved February 11, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved February 25, 2025 agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted expenditure listing totaling $1,766,713.30 (unanimous)
• Authorized $365,110 crack‑sealing contract with Northwest Asphalt (unanimous)
• Authorized $153,900 crack‑sealing contract with MP Asphalt Maintenance (unanimous)
• Authorized $60,900 street‑sweeping contract with Landwerx (unanimous)
• Authorized $42,116 Emergency Management Performance Grant contract (unanimous)
• Authorized $200,000 Crisis Response Grants contract (unanimous)