Isanti County, MN

County Board of Commissioners

The Isanti County Board of Commissioners will vote on using opioid settlement funds for public awareness and outreach. The agenda includes approving a 3-year GIS licensing contract with ESRI and a Lumen service contract. A public hearing is scheduled to establish a Lake Improvement District on Paul and Elins Lake.

• Approve Resolution to Authorize the Use of Opioid Settlement Funds for Public Awareness, Advertising, and Outreach Activities
• Approve the 3-Year Contract for GIS Licensing with ESRI
• Approve the Lumen Service Contract for July 2026 – June 2027
• Public Hearing: Establish a Lake Improvement District on Paul and Elins Lake
• Approve the Final Plat for Arbor Vitae Estates

Community Health Board

Planning Commission

The Isanti County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on September 10, 2026, to consider two preliminary plats (Braham Compost Site and Cross Creek Meadows), an interim use permit for a taxidermy business, and three zoning ordinance amendments. The amendments address contractor yards, rural tourism setbacks, and an exemption for certain mining projects. The meeting is open to the public, with options for teleconference participation.

• Preliminary plat: Braham Compost Site (Thomas Hesselroth, Stanchfield Township)
• Preliminary plat: Cross Creek Meadows (Wade Hollister, Stanford Township)
• Interim use permit for taxidermy business (Aaron Trethewey, Maple Ridge Township)
• Zoning amendment: contractor yards (Section 4 and Section 6)
• Zoning amendment: rural tourism setback increase from 500' to 1,000'

Board of Adjustment

The Isanti County Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on September 10, 2026, to consider two variance requests. The first request seeks multiple setback reductions for a new home and garage on an undersized lot in Cambridge. The second request asks for a rear setback reduction for a home with an attached breezeway and garage in Maple Ridge Township.

• Bobby Lintz: variance for reduced side, rear, and septic drainfield setbacks, plus garage setback from county road and side property line (34019 Helium Street NW, Cambridge)
• Ronald and Cindy Mudge: variance for reduced rear setback for dwelling with attached breezeway and garage (Lot 3 Block 1 Lory Lake Shores, Maple Ridge Township)
• Public hearing at 9:00 a.m. in County Board Room, Isanti County Government Center, 555 18th Ave SW, Cambridge

Parks & Recreation Commissions

The Isanti County Parks and Recreation Commission will review the July 2026 budget report, approve bills and invoices, and hear the director's report on programs, maintenance, and park projects. They will also discuss the Springvale Development Grant, park reserve fund revenue sources, and potential additions to Maple Ridge Park Preserve and Becklin Park. The meeting includes public comment and approval of previous minutes.

• Budget report through July 2026
• Bills & invoices totaling $9,869.77
• Springvale Development Grant discussion
• Potential addition to Maple Ridge Park Preserve
• Potential acquisition of Becklin Park

Planning Commission

The Isanti County Planning Commission Subcommittee is holding a working session to discuss four specific zoning ordinance amendments. No final votes or decisions are scheduled on this agenda; the items are listed for discussion only. The meeting will take place at the Isanti County Government Center.

• Discussion of the Shoreland Model Ordinance
• Discussion of the Contractor’s Yard Ordinance
• Discussion of the Rural Tourism Ordinance
• Proposal to exempt governmental agency projects from Interim Use Permits for mining sand, gravel, peat, and black dirt

County Board of Commissioners

The Isanti County Board of Commissioners will hold its regular meeting on August 18, 2026, to consider a consent agenda that includes final plat approvals, contract renewals, personnel actions, and claims. The board will also review recommendations from the Planning Commission and approve Health and Human Services contracts and payments.

• Approve final plats for Stanford Meadows East and Rollings Ponds Second Addition
• Approve lease renewal with Quadient for a new mail machine, saving $75.15/month ($4,509 over 60 months)
• Approve contract amendment with Region 7E AMHI and the State of Minnesota
• Approve contract with Princeton School District for foster care transportation
• Approve HHS payments and vouchers totaling $318,435.33

Board of Adjustment

The Isanti County Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on August 13, 2026, to consider two variance requests. One seeks to build a pole structure with less than the required setback from a south side property line in Stanchfield Township. The other requests a reduced setback from the ordinary high watermark of a lake for an addition and attached garage in Cambridge Township.

• Brandon Whichard requests variance to build pole structure with reduced south side setback in Stanchfield Township
• Kenneth W Olson Trust requests variance for addition and attached garage with reduced setback from lake's ordinary high watermark in Cambridge Township

The Isanti County Board of Adjustment approved two variance requests. The first allowed Brandon Whichard to build a 36' x 72' pole structure 13' from the south property line (instead of the required 20'), after he agreed to reposition it. The second allowed the Kenneth W Olson Trust to construct a 30' x 34' addition and 30' x 30' attached garage 80' from the ordinary high watermark of Skogman Lake (instead of the required setback), with the structure placed further from the lake than the existing home. Both motions passed unanimously.

• Approved variance for 36' x 72' pole structure at 13' from south property line (unanimous)
• Approved variance for lakefront addition and garage at 80' from ordinary high watermark (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Isanti County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on August 13, 2026, to consider five requests: a preliminary plat for Arbor Vitae Estates, a rezoning from Agriculture/Residential to Business District, and three interim use permits for a short-term rental, mining for a wetland restoration, and an extended home occupation for a tree cutting business.

• Preliminary plat of Arbor Vitae Estates by Steve Orttel and Lou Armitage in North Branch Township
• Rezoning of John Buzick and Marcella Buzick Living Trust properties from Agriculture/Residential to Business District in Isanti Township
• Interim Use Permit for short-term rental by Ken & Chelsey Sanz in Springvale Township
• Interim Use Permit for mining sand, gravel, peat, and black dirt for wetland restoration adjacent to County Ditch 13 in Oxford Township
• Interim Use Permit for extended home occupation for a tree cutting business by Andy Eich in Springvale Township

The Isanti County Planning Commission held a public hearing and made recommendations on five items. They unanimously recommended approval of a preliminary plat for Arbor Vitae Estates, an interim use permit for a short-term rental, an interim use permit for wetland restoration mining, and an interim use permit for a tree cutting business. They unanimously recommended denial of a rezoning request from Agriculture/Residential to Business District for properties near Cambridge and Isanti.

• Recommended approval of Arbor Vitae Estates preliminary plat (unanimous)
• Recommended denial of Buzick Living Trust rezoning to Business District (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of short-term rental interim use permit for Sanz property (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of wetland restoration mining interim use permit (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of tree cutting business interim use permit for Eich (unanimous)

County Board of Commissioners

The Isanti County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss facility bids and highway department purchases. The board will also consider the retirement of K9 Maverick and review the 2025 Highway Department Annual Report.

• Review of Government Center parking lot bids
• Approval of 1 ton pickup purchase
• Retirement of K9 Maverick
• Approval of Contract No. 2504 final payment
• Mileage reimbursement rate increase effective July 1, 2026

The Isanti County Board approved a $387,249.15 contract for the Government Center parking lot rehab, awarded to Winberg Companies, LLC. They also approved the purchase of a new work truck, retired K9 Maverick, and approved a consent agenda including personnel actions and claims totaling $224,027.23. The board entered a closed session for labor negotiations strategy, then adjourned.

• Approved Contract No. 2608 for Government Center Parking Lot Rehab to Winberg Companies, LLC for $387,249.15 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD work truck for $48,583.33 plus tax (unanimous)
• Approved retirement of K9 Maverick, transferred to Deputy Nate Fisher for $1.00 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including personnel hires, resignations, mileage rate, utility permits, and claims totaling $224,027.23 (unanimous)
• Approved final payment of $15,391.48 for CR 63 Bridge Construction to Redstone Construction, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 Highway Department annual report (unanimous)
• Entered closed session for labor negotiations strategy (unanimous)
• Adjourned at 11:41 a.m. (unanimous)

Community Health Board

The Community Health Board will meet to discuss CSUP mini grants and new requests for proposals (RFPs) going live. The board will also review the agenda and minutes from the June 2, 2026, meeting.

• CSUP mini grants presentation by Health Educators Mady Wiss and Greg Bockrath
• Review of new RFPs going live

The board approved the agenda and minutes unanimously. Health educators reported distributing $9,000 in Cannabis Substance Abuse Prevention Grant funds to four community organizations and individual youth scholarships. The board discussed issuing new mini RFPs up to $10,000 for opioid prevention projects. No formal action was taken on the RFPs.

• Approved August 4, 2026 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved June 2, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $9,000 in youth scholarships to 4 organizations (reported)
• Discussed new mini RFPs up to $10,000 for opioid prevention (no vote)

Parks & Recreation Commissions

The Isanti County Parks and Recreation Commission will review budget reports and director updates. The body will discuss potential additions to Maple Ridge Park Preserve and Becklin Park, as well as the Springvale Development Grant.

• Springvale Development Grant
• Potential addition to Maple Ridge Park Preserve
• Potential addition to Becklin Park
• Park Reserve Fund revenue sources
• Nyman Park Trails & Blinds update

County Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss establishing a Lake Improvement District on Paul and Elins Lake. The meeting also includes reviews of personnel actions, zoning recommendations, and a contract for parking lot rehabilitation.

• Public hearing to establish a Lake Improvement District on Paul and Elins Lake
• Contract No. 2608 for Government Center Parking Lot Rehab
• Final Plat for Rhoades Acres
• CMJTS Amendment with the Opioid Settlement Agreement
• Planning Commission recommendations from July 8, 2026

The Isanti County Board approved the consent agenda, which included personnel actions, donations, a final plat, utility permits, and claims totaling $850,761.88. A public hearing was set for September 1, 2026, to establish a Lake Improvement District for Paul and Elins Lake. Several preliminary plats and interim use permits were approved, and a parking lot rehab contract was tabled.

• Approved consent agenda including personnel hires, promotions, resignations, donations, final plat, utility permits, and claims totaling $850,761.88 (unanimous)
• Set public hearing for Sept. 1, 2026, to establish Lake Improvement District for Paul and Elins Lake (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plat of Rolling Ponds Second Addition with 4 conditions (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plat of Porters Plot (unanimous)
• Approved interim use permit for short-term rental at 1422 329th Ave NW with 19 conditions (unanimous)
• Approved interim use permit for fabric printing home business with 10 conditions (unanimous)
• Tabled Contract No. 2608 for Government Center Parking Lot Rehab until Aug. 4, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved HHS consent agenda including opioid settlement grant amendment and payments totaling $294,217.77 (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Isanti County Planning Commission Subcommittee is holding a working session to discuss three specific ordinances. No final decisions are scheduled for this meeting.

• Discussion of the Subdivision Ordinance
• Discussion on the Shoreland Model Ordinance
• Discussion of the Contractor’s Yard Ordinance

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will review a highway department communication plan and discuss data centers. The meeting also includes an update on a regional jail meeting and miscellaneous business.

• Highway Department Communication Plan
• Discussion on Data Centers
• Update on Regional Jail Meeting

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on three requests for variances to build structures closer to property lines, roads, or water than normally allowed. Each request is from a property owner in a different township.

• Renae Hauge, 27340 Carr Street NW, Zimmerman: garage with less than required setback from lake high watermark, south side property line, and road right of way (Stanford Township).
• Lucas & Nicole Arendts, 6799 401st Avenue NW, Dalbo: attached garage addition with entryway with less than required setback from county road centerline (Dalbo Township).
• Cory & Bromwich, 2228 279th Court NE, Isanti: pole type structure with less than required setback from side property line and township road centerline (Isanti Township).

The Board of Adjustment approved three requests for variances to allow the construction of garages and a pole structure with setbacks less than required by ordinance. All three requests were approved unanimously.

• Approved garage construction for Renae Hauge with reduced setbacks from lake watermark, south property line, and private road easement (Unanimous)
• Approved attached garage addition and entryway for Lucas & Nicole Arendts with reduced setback from County Road 16 (Unanimous)
• Approved 30’ x 40’ pole type structure for Cory & Anna Bromwich with reduced setbacks from side property line and Township Road (Unanimous)
• Approved June 11, 2026, meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Isanti County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on July 8, 2026, to consider preliminary plats for three subdivisions and requests for zoning permits, including a rural tourism event center and a short-term rental.

• Preliminary plat for Braham Compost Site
• Preliminary plat for Rolling Ponds Second Addition
• Preliminary plat for Porters Plot
• Conditional Use Permit for rural tourism event center
• Interim Use Permit for short-term rental

The Planning Commission recommended approval for two preliminary plats and two interim use permits for a short-term rental and a home fabric printing business. A request for a rural tourism event center was recommended for denial after the applicants withdrew their request.

• Recommended approval of Rolling Ponds Second Addition preliminary plat (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Porters Plot preliminary plat (unanimous)
• Recommended denial of Rural Tourism event center permit for Linda, Joshua, and Christina Larrabee (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of short-term rental Interim Use Permit for Gerald F Laase Trustee (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of fabric printing business Interim Use Permit for Corey Pike and Natasha Haney (unanimous)
• Approved June 11, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)

County Board of Commissioners

The Isanti County Board of Commissioners will meet to approve final plats for several developments, approve personnel actions, and discuss 2027 budget goals. The board will also hold a public hearing on a proposed wheelage tax increase.

• Approve Final Plats for Maple Ridge Pines, Gracie Acres, and Black Fox Farm
• Public Hearing on Proposed Wheelage Tax Increase
• Approve BNSF Construction and Maintenance Agreement
• Approve 2026-2027 Portable Restroom Contract
• Approve Second Half Payments of Appropriations to Community Organizations

The Isanti County Board of Commissioners voted 3-2 to approve Resolution 2026-014, which increases the county wheelage tax from $10 to $20 per motor vehicle, effective January 1, 2027. The board also approved a consent agenda that included hiring and personnel actions, final plats for three developments, and over $968,000 in claims. Additionally, the board approved an interim highway engineer agreement with Mille Lacs County and a $26,000 contract for park improvements.

• Approved Resolution 2026-014, increasing the wheelage tax to $20 per vehicle, effective January 1, 2027 (3-2 vote).
• Approved an agreement with Mille Lacs County for interim Highway Engineer services.
• Approved the consent agenda, including hiring and personnel actions, final plats for Maple Ridge Pines, Gracie Acres, and Black Fox Farm, and claims totaling $968,717.51.
• Approved the Health and Human Services consent agenda, including a contract amendment with Region 7E AMHI.
• Approved the purchase of an ATV for the Sheriff's Department for $9,800, funded by a grant.
• Approved a Grade Crossing and Sidewalk Construction agreement with BNSF Railway for CR 54 improvements.
• Approved a 2026-2027 Portable Restroom Contract with Absolute Portable Restrooms.
• Approved a $26,000 contract with DW Companies to construct a parking area and trails at Phillip G. Nyman County Park.

Community Health Board

The Isanti County Community Health Board will not hold its scheduled meeting on July 7, 2026. The next meeting is planned for August 4, 2026, at 9:00 am.

County Board of Commissioners

The Isanti County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss an Opportunity Zones application. The board will also receive a predesign update on the Highway Building from Oertel Architects.

• Discussion regarding Opportunity Zones application
• Highway Building predesign update by Andrew Cooper of Oertel Architects

The Isanti County Board of Commissioners met on June 23, 2026. The Board voted unanimously to deny a request to apply for a federally designated Opportunity Zone in Isanti County. Additionally, Andrew Cooper of Oertel Architects provided an update regarding the Highway Department predesign report.

• Approved the June 23, 2026, County Board Agenda
• Denied the request to apply for a federally designated Opportunity Zone in Isanti County
• Adjourned the meeting at 10:48 a.m.

Parks & Recreation Commissions

The commission will review budget reports and discuss potential land acquisitions for Maple Ridge Park Preserve and Becklin Park. The meeting also includes updates on the Springvale Development Grant and maintenance projects at Dalbo Park.

• Potential acquisition of 120 acres for Maple Ridge Park Preserve
• Potential acquisition of land for Becklin Park
• Springvale Development Grant update
• Pine tree thinning at Dalbo Park
• Restroom rental contract

Planning Commission

The Isanti County Planning Commission will hold a working session to discuss proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance, specifically focusing on the Shoreland Model Ordinance and rural tourism.

• Discussion on the Shoreland Model Ordinance
• Discussion of Rural Tourism
• Zoning Ordinance Amendments

County Board of Commissioners

The board will discuss funding options for a highway building project and set a public hearing for July 7, 2026. They will also consider an Opportunity Zones application, approve multiple final plats for subdivisions, and vote on renewing liquor licenses. Other items include contract amendments for health and human services and a videographer purchase using opioid settlement funds.

• Discussion of highway building funding and setting a public hearing for July 7
• Opportunity Zones application
• Approval of final plats for GHC Meadows, Old House Hill, Reliable Land & Trust LLC, Reimann's Rolling Acres, and Heather Meadows North
• Purchase of videographer services utilizing opioid settlement funds
• Liquor license annual renewals for township businesses

The Isanti County Board approved a $497,948.88 HPE server infrastructure upgrade from Morris Electronics Inc., with a 5-year warranty, using $400,000 from the 2026 Special Projects budget and $97,948.88 from the Capital Improvement Plan. The board also approved the purchase of 9 laptops and docking stations for the County Attorney's office (4-1). Several interim use permits and preliminary plats were approved, and the Opportunity Zones Application was tabled to a special meeting on June 23, 2026.

• Approved $497,948.88 HPE server infrastructure upgrade (4-1)
• Approved purchase of 9 laptops and docking stations for County Attorney's office (4-1)
• Tabled Opportunity Zones Application to June 23, 2026 special meeting
• Approved interim use permit for short-term rental at Sandcrane Hills (unanimous)
• Approved interim use permit for utility trailer sales in Cambridge Township (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plat for Maple Ridge Pines (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plat for Black Fox Farm with conditions (unanimous)
• Set public hearing for July 7, 2026 on proposed Wheelage Tax increase (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Isanti County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on June 11, 2026, to consider five land-use requests. These include two preliminary plats (Maple Ridge Pines and Black Fox Farm), an interim use permit for a Limited Rural Business selling utility trailers, a conditional use permit for a Rural Tourism wedding venue, and an interim use permit for a short-term rental. The meeting will be held in the County Board Room at 555 18th Avenue SW, Cambridge, MN.

• Reliable Land & Trust LLC/Jim Olson: preliminary plat of Maple Ridge Pines in Maple Ridge Township.
• Brian Beaufeaux: preliminary plat of Black Fox Farm in Isanti Township.
• Ryan Osborne: interim use permit for a Limited Rural Business to sell utility trailers in Cambridge Township.
• Linda Larrabee & Josh & Christina Larrabee: conditional use permit for Rural Tourism event center in Oxford Township.
• Scott & Karen Nelson: interim use permit for a short-term rental in Springvale Township.

Board of Adjustment

The Isanti County Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on June 11, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. in the County Board Room. The board will consider three requests for variances from required setbacks: an entry canopy for Word of Life Ministries at County Road 6 NW, a cabin elevation for Anthony Helgeson at Francis Lake Shores, and a garage for Renae Hauge at Carr Street NW. Each request seeks relief from setback rules related to road right‑of‑way, lake high‑water marks, or property lines.

• Word of Life Ministries & Vern Peltz request an entry canopy with less than the required setback from the State Highway 95 right‑of‑way (3640 County Road 6 NW, Stanchfield).
• Anthony Helgeson request to raise an existing cabin with less than the required setback from the ordinary high watermark of Francis Lake and from a Township Road right‑of‑way (29438 Francis Lake Drive NW, Isanti).
• Renae Hauge request to construct a garage with less than the required setback from the ordinary high watermark, the south property line, and a private road easement (27340 Carr Street NW, Zimmerman).

Public Health Commission

The Public Health Commission will approve the minutes from its March 10, 2026 meeting. It will review the 2026 Public Health Awards process and plan for the 2027 awards during National Public Health Week. Updates will be provided on family home visiting, staffing, cannabis prevention grants, opioid settlement, and COVID‑19 funding which ended March 31, 2026. The meeting will end with general questions and set the next meeting for September 8, 2026.

• Approve minutes of March 10, 2026 meeting
• Review 2026 Public Health Awards process and 2027 award schedule
• Family Home Visiting status update
• Opioid Settlement updates
• COVID‑19 funding sunset as of March 31, 2026

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will review an update to the Community Corrections Plan. Members will also discuss the potential acquisition of land for a park.

• Community Corrections Plan update
• Discussion on potential Park land acquisition

Community Health Board

The Isanti County Community Health Board will review an opioid-funded recovery initiative presented by Central Minnesota Jobs and Training Services. The board will also receive an update on the Isanti County Substance Use Response Network and the Opioid Council. Routine items include approving the previous meeting's minutes.

• Opioid-funded project: Isanti County Recovery Initiative presentation by Christian Anderson and Joe Sharpe
• Update on Isanti County Substance Use Response Network (ICSURN) and Opioid Council by Mo Spike
• Approval of minutes from May 5, 2026 meeting

The board unanimously approved its agenda and the May 5th meeting minutes. It then voted to dissolve the existing Opioid Council and create the Isanti County Substance Use Response Network (ICSURN), which will meet quarterly. The meeting adjourned unanimously.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved May 5th minutes (unanimous)
• Ended Opioid Council and established ICSURN (unanimous)

County Board of Commissioners

The Isanti County Board of Commissioners will meet to approve the agenda, review surveyor proposals, and consider personnel actions, contracts, and grants. The meeting also includes a public comment session.

• Review County Surveyor Proposals and Award Contract
• Approve Personnel Action Items
• Approve Claims and Warrants
• Approve MnDOT LRIP Grant Agreement
• Approve Liquor License Annual Renewals

The Board unanimously approved a $1,194,902.06 contract to pave and improve CSAH 5 and accepted a $1,000,000 Local Road Improvement Fund grant. It also approved multiple utility permits, a $279,796.04 claims and warrants payment, and contract amendments for health and human services. Additional actions included awarding the County Surveyor contract to KLD Surveyors, funding park lighting at Springvale County Park, and renewing liquor licenses for 2026‑2027.

• Approved $1,194,902.06 road construction contract for CSAH 5 (unanimous)
• Approved $1,000,000 Local Road Improvement Fund grant resolution (unanimous)
• Approved multiple utility permits for fiber optic and energy lines (unanimous)
• Approved Claims and Warrants payment totaling $279,796.04 (unanimous)
• Approved contract amendments for Region 7E health services (unanimous)
• Awarded County Surveyor contract to KLD Surveyors (unanimous)
• Approved $13,508.07 electrical work at Springvale County Park picnic shelter (unanimous)
• Approved annual liquor license renewals for 2026‑2027 (unanimous)

Parks & Recreation Commissions

The Parks and Recreation Commission will discuss adding Maple Ridge Park Preserve and Becklin Park to the county park system. It will also consider the Springvale Development Grant and review the up‑to‑date budget report through April 2026. Additional items include program updates, spring burn season, and per diem policies.

• Springvale Development Grant
• Maple Ridge Park Preserve – Potential addition
• Becklin Park – Potential addition
• Up‑to‑date budget report through April 2026
• Per diems

The commission approved the April 2026 budget report and the May bills and invoices totaling $66,104.94. It also voted to pursue the acquisition of Becklin Park. Earlier agenda and minutes items were approved as well.

• Approved amended agenda (motion carried)
• Approved April 28th Park Board minutes (motion carried)
• Approved April 2026 Budget Report (motion carried)
• Approved May bills & invoices ($66,104.94) (motion carried)
• Approved pursuit of Becklin Park acquisition (motion carried)

County Board of Commissioners

The Isanti County Board will consider three zoning ordinance amendments and award a contract for a Government Center parking lot replacement. The meeting also includes approval of personnel actions, utility permits, and claims.

• Consider amending zoning from Agriculture/Residential to Business District
• Consider amending zoning ordinance regarding transfer of development rights
• Consider amending zoning ordinance permitted uses for cemeteries and parks
• Approve advertising for bids for Government Center parking lot replacement
• Approve Central Square Pro Suite Contract

The Isanti County Board voted 4‑0 to amend the zoning of a parcel in Section 34 from Agriculture/Residential to Business District. It also approved a $4,362,930.10 pavement‑preservation contract with Hawkinson Construction and a $4,000 federal boating patrol grant. The board accepted authority to implement the Minnesota Wetland Conservation Act for the City of Cambridge and authorized equipment disposal with an estimated $20,000 revenue.

• Approved zoning amendment to Business District for property in Section 34 (4‑0, LaRowe abstained)
• Approved $4,362,930.10 contract with Hawkinson Construction for highway pavement preservation (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order No. 3 ($10,418.70) and engineering amendment ($32,783.00) for CSAH 5 project (unanimous)
• Authorized Highway Department equipment disposal via auction, sealed bid, trade‑in or sale, total estimated revenue $20,000 (unanimous)
• Accepted $4,000 Federal Boating Patrol Supplemental Grant for water enforcement (unanimous)
• Approved 5‑year data conversion and implementation contract with Central Square for CAD/RMS/Mobile (unanimous)
• Approved Wetland Conservation Act administration resolution for City of Cambridge (unanimous)
• Approved request to present preliminary plats for Bobby Joe's Corner, GHC Meadows, and Reimann’s Rolling Acres (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Isanti County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on May 14, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. in the County Board Room. The meeting will include presentations of preliminary plats for several land parcels and a request for an interim use permit for a limited rural business. Commissioners will also consider amending the County Zoning Ordinance’s Contractor’s Yard definition and related interim‑use rules. A discussion of the Rural Tourism Ordinance is also on the agenda.

• Preliminary plat presentation for Bobby Joe’s Corner – Robert & Roxanne Ouradnik, 9228 285th Ave NE, North Branch
• Preliminary plat presentation for GHC Meadows – Alex Johnson, 1418 430th St W, Harris
• Preliminary plat presentation for Reimanns Rolling Acres – Kenneth Reimann, 24980 Baugh St NW, Zimmerman
• Interim use permit request for a limited rural business selling herbal products – Tyler & Sarah McKee, 33205 Salish Court NW, Cambridge
• Amendment to Isanti County Zoning Ordinance: change Contractor’s Yard definition and interim‑use rules (Section 4, Subdivision 3 and Section 6, Subdivision 4)

The commission approved the preliminary plats for Bobby Joe’s Corner, GHC Meadows, Reimanns Rolling Acres, and Flamingo Meadows, each with specific conditions. The Bobby Joe’s Corner plat was approved with a required 33‑foot access easement. GHC Meadows and Reimanns Rolling Acres were approved without additional conditions. Flamingo Meadows was approved pending driveway permit requirements and right‑of‑way dedication. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved Bobby Joe’s Corner preliminary plat with 33' access easement (unanimous)
• Approved GHC Meadows preliminary plat (unanimous)
• Approved Reimanns Rolling Acres preliminary plat (unanimous)
• Approved Flamingo Meadows preliminary plat with driveway permit and right‑of‑way conditions (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Isanti County Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on May 14, 2026, to consider two requests for variances to zoning rules. One request involves a setback violation for a ministry's canopy, and the other involves a septic system installation near a lake.

• Word of Life Ministries seeks variance for canopy setback from State Highway 95
• Trygve Skaar seeks variance for septic system near lake and property lines
• Meeting held at Isanti County Government Center, 555 18th Avenue SW
• Zoning Administrator: Trina Bergloff
• Public hearing scheduled for May 14, 2026, at 9:00 a.m.

The Board approved the April 9, 2026 Board of Adjustment minutes. It tabled the Word of Life Ministries canopy setback request until the June 11, 2026 meeting. It approved a septic system variance for 1998 Glennwood Drive NE, allowing reduced setbacks from the lake's ordinary high watermark. The meeting was adjourned at 9:17 a.m.

• Approved April 9, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled Word of Life Ministries canopy request until June 11, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved septic system variance for Trygve Skaar, 1998 Glennwood Drive NE (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:17 a.m. (unanimous)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will receive a presentation from the Soil and Water Conservation District, discuss setting a date for the Employee Appreciation Lunch, and receive updates from the Sheriff's Department. The meeting concludes with miscellaneous items and adjournment. No final decisions are scheduled.

• Soil and Water Conservation District presentation by Tiffany Determan
• Set Employee Appreciation Lunch date
• Sheriff Department updates